The New Venue

The venue renovations are complete to stage 1.  The venue opened officially with the Hitmen along with an impressive line up which saw over 500 people to both shows. The venue is still capable of hosting smaller shows in the original "Small" venue space which becomes the chill-out space when shows are hosted in the larger venue.  The completed space is a larger more comfortable capacity, complete with bar.

We initially were force to open the venue without air-conditioning as we needed to prove the soundproof integrity of the venue prior to any structural alterations to accommodate the air-conditioning. All passed with flying colours and the New Christs were the first band to experience the venue at a very comfortable temperature. "In fact a little too chilly" 

We are currently negotiating with a sponsor for screens and the capacity to webcast shows with two links and with any luck all age shows (pending licensing approvals)...

Exciting Stuff.........

Our Community - "Newtown"

As most would be aware we are in the centre of Newtown - Marrickville Council's - "Entertainment Precinct".

Since we took over the Sando we have had certain issues with a very small number of neighbours. It has always been our goal to "fit into" an artistic community and provide a facility for a majority of the community to use. I am glad to say after discussions, hearing and the odd confrontation we continue to do this despite the small number of objections.

The Sando provides:-

  • 100 bands a space to performer each month
  • A comedy space once a month
  • 15 local people employment
  • Bi-Weekly Sketch Club 
  • A Social Club
  • A voice for local artists and advice service
  • Heavily promotes responsible gaming and discourages binge drinking

The Sando is also involved in raising money for RPA Children's Hospital, in local events such as Feastability and the Newtown Festival and enjoys providing a Lounge Room for many locals who simply don't have much more than four walls to live in...

At times it has been hard but we will continue to try to provide the wonderful community of Newtown with the best Lounge room possible...  

Web Changes

As you are already aware the Sando has a webpage but we also have a myspace address

www.myspace.com/thesandringhamhotel

This space has the most up-to-date news on  what's happening and when... It is also your opportunity to become a Sando Pal... Nicole will contact you and include you on request...

 

 
Send mail to tony@sando.com.au with questions or comments about this web site.
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Last modified: April 25, 2011