Sydney's Lady Hampshire pub closes indefinitely after storm damage
Beloved live music venue closed after storm damage; property sold with receivers appointed.
The Lady Hampshire in Camperdown announced temporary closure earlier this month after suffering severe storm damage. Two weeks later, its future remains uncertain.
A property sale was confirmed at the start of September, and a Colliers listing shows receivers have been appointed. Multiple upcoming shows have been cancelled or moved elsewhere.
Sydney band Manhole confirmed their December 5 gig is off, calling it "a shame to see another venue having to shut". DJ Meem also cancelled an event there, thanking the community for three years of memories at the pub.
- Camperdown, Sydney
- Location
- Manhole, December 5
- Cancelled show
- DJ Meem performed there for three years
- DJ tenure
Why it mattersThe closure removes a key live music space during a difficult time for independent venues in Australia.
AustraliaSydney's music community loses a long-running live venue and artists lose performance opportunities.
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