Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 29, 2026

Another beloved live music venue is closing. Is Australia’s precarious rental market killing the vibe?

Panels engulfed in grungy band posters, handmade plates that have served countless customers, a shelving unit housing a library of iconic vinyls: all of it will be sold for next to nothing in the rush to vacate.

Another beloved live music venue is closing. Is Australia’s precarious rental market killing the vibe?

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Panels engulfed in grungy band posters, handmade plates that have served countless customers, a shelving unit housing a library of iconic vinyls: all of it will be sold for next to nothing in the rush to...

With Lazy Thinking in Sydney the latest venue to shut its doors, the once-vibrant grassroots music scene is becoming increasingly vulnerable Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jim...

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Panels engulfed in grungy band posters, handmade plates that have served countless customers, a shelving unit housing a library of iconic vinyls: all of it will be sold for next to nothing in the rush to vacate. With Lazy Thinking in Sydney the latest venue to shut its doors, the once-vibrant grassroots music scene is becoming increasingly vulnerable Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jim Flanagan has four days to hand his keys back to his landlord.

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With Lazy Thinking in Sydney the latest venue to shut its doors, the once-vibrant grassroots music scene is becoming increasingly vulnerable Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jim Flanagan has four days to hand his keys back to his landlord.

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