Does the closure of Mary’s Underground signal a changing Sydney or something more dire?
Mary's Underground, a popular live music venue in Sydney, is closing due to financial difficulties. The venue has hosted over 1,000 shows and 3,000 artists in its seven years of operation. Experts suggest that changing nightlife behaviors and the shift in the CBD's focus may also contribute to the venue's closure.
- ▪Mary's Underground has sold more than 150,000 tickets to 1,000 shows over seven years.
- ▪The closure is attributed to financial reasons, including declining bar sales and increasing costs.
- ▪The changing dynamics of Sydney's CBD have led to a loss of grungier venues that once supported the live music scene.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 17:32:23 +1000 |
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