Music Industry Night

Our first Music Industry Night for 2026 at Stanley's on Stanley

This month we host LINK UP Sydney for talks, networking, and DJ sets all night with BBQ sizzling out back.

If you’re building something in music, events or art and trying to get your foot in the door, this nights’ for you.

We’re kicking off our first industry speaker session with Luke Halpin - a key connector in the Sydney scene - pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to build something here, from grassroots ideas to working with government and councils.

-Free entry
-BBQ running out back
-$15 espresso martinis all night

About the speaker:

Luke’s been behind a stack of projects shaping the culture:

• Art Battle Sydney - live painting clashes at Kinselas, 12 artists, 20-min rounds
@artbattlesydney

• LINK UP - grassroots, volunteer-run networking nights for the industry - @linkupsydney

• GET SOME Sydney In Me - a go-to directory for events, deals & hidden gems (pulling 20k+ hits daily) - @sydneyinme

His next big project is: Foundabout Festival taking over Granville this May. A cultural playground spotlighting Sydney’s emerging creatives including live music, street art, vinyl DJs, exhibitions, stalls, live painting battles and more - https://events.humanitix.com/foundabout

Come through, tap in, meet people.

Want to jam at one of our open decks sessions? Sign up at: https://airtable.com/appe1WFwM8dNCAwtt/shrsTMjjOqhdrpfsP

City Sounds is a Sydney-based music community bringing people together around decks, dancefloors, and good company.
We run a mix of midweek and weekend events across local venues, open decks, industry meetups, and the occasional games night.
Whether you're new in town, an international, a DJ, a music lover, or just looking for something social and music-focused that isn’t the usual night out, you’re in the right place.

Come through solo or bring friends - everyone’s welcome.

*photo provided courtesy of Linkup