What we’re about
Welcome to International friends in Sydney!
Sydney can be lonely place. It can be even more isolated if you are a bit older or if you are an expatriate who does not have a social network in the city. You seek substantive, intelligent conversations and not mindless chatter.
You are either new to meetup or have been on meetup for a long time and are tired of how the social activities have deteriorated in the other meetup groups in London.
Click on the link to have a look at some of our past events - Photo Album
Here you can see everyone from different cultures and races meeting and having a great time and this is what we tend to achieve everytime we host!
Here is how we will do things differently
Ever since Covid has occurred the world has changed ways in how we function and operate.
Meeting people of various cultures has become difficult with various restrictions and with online events people rarely have the opportunity of meeting face to face and this results in not getting the right opportunity to meet in person.
We will always have hosts at all our events. You will always be greeted by someone
at all our events and introduced to others. (Warm & welcoming hosts to help you
mingle!)
Click on the link to understand WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO SOCIALISE AT OUR MEETUPS!
We will minimise no shows by requiring attendees to pay a deposit in advance. No
shows are misleading and not fun for organisers nor for members.
We will not disguise organisation costs in opaque ticket prices, commissions from
bars or inflated set menu prices.
We will instead ask for a small charge of a few pounds to help us manage the group and its activities. (Very Transparent)
We will strive to attract a high quality membership who prefer higher quality
venues and events. We will not be driven by happy hours, free food etc...(as all
of these are eventually balanced out by much higher prices later)
We will constantly request members to help us host events and take a lead on
activities so that we have energy and variety.
Click on the link to our website and have a look at our other cities that we host in -
https://meetconnectdevelop.com/
I very much hope that you will join us and create a vibrant social community
which is close knit and high quality.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Festive Fast Friending: Ladies & Gents!(21-35s/AUD 15) FREE LADY GUESTShark Hotel, Sydney
Festive Fast Friending - Make Your Christmas Merrier!
Will your holiday season change if you met just one special person who truly brightens your day? Will your New Year be transformed if you meet more wonderful people? Could they be your next best friend, your future life partner, your next employer, or your next business partner?
'Festive Fast Friending' is our magical Christmas-themed social evening designed to help you make new connections quickly with both ladies and gentlemen. These are people in the age group of 21 to 35s, so you'll be on a similar wavelength. Naturally, you can always choose who to speak with based on your preference!
Click below to book your ticket online today and save money! -
Festive Fast Friends with Collins 21st December!Collins, your Christmas host, will be there to welcome you warmly into the group with some festive cheer and help you with introductions!
We welcome locals and internationals both to join our Christmas celebration!
Here's how our Festive Fast Friending works:-
- We will meet at 7:00 PM in our beautifully decorated venue, with time to settle down and enjoy a complimentary mulled wine or hot chocolate.
- From about 7:30 to 8:30 PM, we will run the fast friending system. Half of the group (mixed gender) will stay by their Christmas-themed table settings, and the other half (mixed gender) will rotate. During these intervals, each pair will get the opportunity to chat and share their favorite holiday memories.
- Collins will be hosting the evening and organize the fast friending process with festive bell chimes to indicate when you should move to the next person.
- From 8:30 PM onwards, we'll stop the system, and people can mingle freely while enjoying Christmas canapés and seasonal music.
- From 8:30 to 9:00 PM, we have a FREE Christmas party session, where you can learn some classic party moves perfect for the holiday season!Click below to book your ticket online today and save money! -
Festive Fast Friends with Collins 21st December!If you're a bit shy or anxious, please come early. Collins will help you meet other members in a small group, perhaps over some warm mulled wine, and help you settle down and get comfortable.
All attendees are welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful as you'll always have your friend alongside.
We have Happy Hours until 8 PM with special Christmas cocktails!
Our venue for the evening - Shark Hotel. We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment and holiday ambiance.
- We are not a close-knit tight group. Our evenings are warm and welcoming for members attending for the first time and those coming alone. You won't feel like the Grinch!
- We have many groups in this city. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers to give you an indication of expected people.
- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 35s age group. While some will be at the younger end of this range, there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in-between!
- We are not a dating group. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like-minded people. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet-up.
EVENT COST:-
Special Christmas Offers
Early Bird Christmas Special - AUD 15 per person
Regular Christmas Tickets - AUD 20 per person
General Christmas Admission - AUD 25 per person
Last-Minute Tickets - AUD 40 cash to Collins on the event day
(Ladies FREE ticket - Bring an Extra LADY along) This offer is applicable on ALL Tickets.*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
Why do we have tickets?
Cover our costs - Our festive host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay for venue decoration, meetup fees, and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues, and communication.
Group Safety - By securing your ticket, we have a record, and you contribute to a well-organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space, and plan seasonal activities.ABOUT fastfriends.co.uk -
We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years.Here are some videos which will give you some guidance -
How to make people like you at our socials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI
Why you should attend our evenings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8
If you don't meet new people you will never know and never meet them. Give yourself the opportunity and join us. Yes, it may change your life!
What's More - We have Happy Hours until 8 pm.
We have $5 special and $10 cocktails until 8pm and DJ at 9pm
$5 specials -House beer, wine and spirits
$10 cocktails-Mojito, espresso martini, margarita and a redbull cocktail
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Why do we have tickets?- Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
- Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
- Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.