LGBTQIA+ nightclub's lease at former Sydney church terminated due to 'offensive trade'
A landlord in Sydney has terminated the lease of an LGBTQIA+ nightclub located in a former church, citing 'offensive trade' following complaints from religious groups. The club organizers are currently considering legal action against the decision.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between secular nightlife culture and religious institutions regarding the use of heritage spaces.
Landlord Revelop has terminated the lease at the abandoned heritage site on Kent Street in Sydney's CBD. ( Supplied: Anna Hay )
Landlords Revelop has terminated the lease of a LGBTQIA+ pop-up club operating at a deconsecrated Sydney church.
The landlord claims the venue has been used for "offensive trade", while organisers of the club say they are "devastated" and are considering legal action.
A fundraiser is being planned and a sing-in rally is due to take place on the weekend.
Link copied Share Share article The owners of a deconsecrated church in Sydney's CBD have terminated the lease of an LGBTQIA+ pop-up club, claiming the venue had been used for "offensive trade".
Organisers of Divine Playhouse were served with a breach notice earlier this month, in the wake of complaints from some members of the Christian community.
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