34 bars in Sydney will stop serving drinks for up to 15 minutes at 6pm tonight in a pre-election pitch to draw voters’ attention to the future of Sydney’s night time economy.
Sydney’s Night Time Industries Association says in a statement that the bars involved were set to “turn up the lights”, with owners being encouraged to grab a microphone and discuss with Friday night drinkers about the election issue
The NSW Government has been criticised over restrictions on liquor licensing and the state’s lockout laws, with the Keep Sydney Open Party campaigning on the issue.
Night Time Industries Association chairman Michael Rodrigues says tomorrow’s state election is a chance to “do something positive” to revive Sydney’s nightlife.