Regular LGBTQ+ club night
Run a monthly or weekly LGBTQ+ dance night in an existing venue before taking on your own club.
- A$3k-15k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A recurring late-night party with DJs, music and a themed crowd, held in a bar or club you partner with or hire, without the cost of a lease.
Your first three steps
- Pick a night and style, then approach two or three venues with a clear proposal for door and bar arrangements
- Book DJs or performers and set ticket prices, then build a following on Instagram and with local community groups
- Test with one or two launch nights, collect feedback and check numbers before committing to a regular date
Who pays
LGBTQ+ guests and friends who pay for entry or tickets and buy drinks, and the venue, which pays or shares revenue for the crowd you bring.
How it makes money
Ticket or door sales, plus a share of bar takings or a hire arrangement agreed with the venue, and sometimes sponsorship from local businesses.
Skills that help
- Promoting events on social media
- Booking DJs and performers
- Negotiating with venues
- Looking after guest safety and welcome
Watch out for
- Who holds the liquor licence and what the venue's licence and capacity allow, so check this in writing
- Public liability insurance, as some venues ask for your own cover
- Security and responsible service of alcohol requirements, which differ by state and territory
- Music licensing for the venue, so check who pays and what applies to your nights
- Ticketing rules and ticket platform fees, and a plan for safety, harassment and refunds
- Reliance on one venue, which can end the arrangement or change terms
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: regular LGBTQ+ club night
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LGBTQ+ club night?
Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the venue arrangement, DJs and performers, promotion and any insurance you need. Using an existing venue avoids the cost of a lease.
How much can a regular club night earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how often you run nights, crowd size, ticketing and the deal you strike with the venue.
What should I check before running a club night at a venue?
Check in writing who holds the liquor licence and what the venue's licence and capacity allow. Also check insurance, security and responsible service of alcohol requirements in your state, music licensing, ticketing rules and fees, and your safety plan.
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