Pop-up lesbian and queer women's bar night

Lesbian and queer women guests paying for entry and drinks, and sometimes sponsors or community groups supporting the night.

Door or ticket sales, a deal with the host venue such as a share of bar takings or a guaranteed fee, and occasional sponsorship or merchandise.

• Promotion and social media
• Event organising
• Negotiating with venue owners
• Hosting and looking after guests

• Usually the host venue's liquor licence covers drinks, so confirm in writing who is responsible for service and what the licence allows
• If you want to sell drinks yourself, check your state's rules for temporary or event licences
• Check your state's anti-discrimination rules about how you describe and enforce who the night is for
• Public liability insurance and clear written terms with the venue about fees, damage and cancellations
• Music licensing and any security or crowd controller requirements, which vary by state
• Income depends on turnout; wet weather or a clash with other events can hit a night hard

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the venue deal, promotion, insurance and music. Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on turnout. These are estimates, and weather or clashing events can affect a night.

Usually the host venue's liquor licence covers drinks, so check in writing who is responsible for service and what the licence allows. If you want to sell drinks yourself, check your state's rules for temporary or event licences. Also check music licensing and security requirements.

Estimates suggest at least around 8 hours a week, covering promotion, organising, venue negotiation and hosting on the night. Useful skills include social media promotion, event organising, negotiating with venue owners and looking after guests.