In a huge win for the city of Sydney and Australia’s late-night culture, Club 77 is proud to announce our venue as a successful recipient of Sound NSW’s Venue Upgrade Grants initiative, which will see the club completely revamped and upgraded to accommodate clubbers and electronic music lovers with disability.

Too many young Australians with disabilities are unable to properly experience nightlife, and we believe inclusivity and accessibility are no longer just nice-to-haves, but essential components of any successful venue. As such, Club 77 will close its doors on Monday 13 April, 2026 to undergo extensive infrastructure works and relaunch on Thursday 4 June, 2026 as an accessible venue – another vital step in our ongoing commitment to creating safe and equitable spaces for Sydney’s nightlife community.

Accessibility for people with disability will be at the forefront of a progressive redesign spearheaded by Kristie Paul of Inochi Design Life. New updates will include accessible entry with a wheelchair lift, accessible bathroom facilities, an accessible bar and lowered bar top, an accessible DJ booth and live music performance area, accessible seating, and 1.5 metres of wheelchair turning space throughout the venue.

Club 77 Music Director Dane Gorrel said:

“It’s been both a dream and mission of Club 77’s long term plan to make the venue accessible and truly inclusive. Thanks to Sound NSW, this dream is now becoming reality and we couldn’t be more grateful. Everyone should be able to experience live music in an accessible, inclusive and safe environment. This new chapter for the community is so exciting and we are looking forward to being a venue for all.”

A dedicated sensory room will provide a supportive space for individuals with sensory processing needs or challenges related to emotional regulation. Braille and tactile signage will be installed throughout the venue to support navigation for people who are blind or have low vision. Haptic vests will also be available on-site, offering a new and immersive way for Deaf and hard of hearing community members to experience live music.

Additionally, Club 77 continues to pride itself on being one of the only NSW nightclubs to operate under its own Master Security License. This means our security team is not contracted from a 3rd party organisation but instead employed and directly trained by the venue to ensure safety for all patrons.

Our exciting new chapter as an accessible and inclusive nightclub would not have been possible without Sound NSW and the vital consultation and support from Accessible Arts, Electronic Music Conference (EMC), Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), Green Music Australia, alongside artists Aquenta of Crip Rave Theory and Transenergy director Sophie Forrest.

 Accessible Arts CEO Liz Martin said:

“Accessible Arts is delighted that the iconic Club 77 has received Sound NSW support to make the venue accessible. The Club 77 team is committed to inclusivity, and we’re excited for what the future holds as more people will be able to access and enjoy live music and nightclub culture.”

EMC Director Jane Slingo said:

"EMC has been proud to collaborate on a number of accessibility, cultural and sustainability initiatives with 77 over the years. We're thrilled that they have been awarded a Sound NSW Venue Upgrade grant for this transformative accessibility upgrade to Sydney's beloved and iconic cultural institution. EMC looks forward to many more collaborations with 77 in the future and seeing even more of the electronic music community enabled to participate in all of 77's great programming."

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City of Sydney Councillor Olly Arkins said:

 “Club 77 has been an institution in Sydney’s nightlife for decades. Everyone should be able to experience the joy of music, dancing, and community there. Their transformation into becoming an accessible live music venue will be a milestone for our city to celebrate. This funding will allow Club 77 to show how our nightlife can be both world-class and welcoming.”

 Riana Head-Toussaint aka Aquenta said:

“The accessibility upgrades at Club 77 will have a massive impact on the music and nightlife culture of Sydney. In a landscape that is still largely inaccessible, it will be a game changer in terms of who can be booked, who can attend, and ultimately, who can contribute to the culture. It also shows what can happen with imagination and investment and will hopefully inspire other spaces and organisers. Can't wait for the reopening!”