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Wendy Lloyd Curley
· 4 hours ago
Some of my favourite live music moments are from great times at the Basement. I was even lucky enough to stand on the stage once. What a treat. I’m sad to hear that it might be closed. Sydney is slowl...y changing. Live music is one of the reasons I chose to live here. Sad to see one amazing venue after another go out of business due to poor patronage, poorly considered laws, and development that doesn’t consider the arts. See More
Aurelia Selwyn
· March 7, 2018
Love the ambience of the place. A great cosy intimate venue to enjoy music. I got a dinner/show package for Emily King. She was amazing! I was impressed with the service I received, meals and drinks o...rdered from the table, no need to join the queue at the bar. Top night! Although they don't have air conditioning, they have fans scattered throughout the venue. See More
Katie Bray
· December 20, 2017
Worst venue ever- no air conditioning or ventilation & it was absolutely sweltering inside and packed to the brim. General admission was a joke. There was no standing room they had crammed tables into... every available space to maximize profits. What’s more the staff were not coping and were rude.
We left after seeing two songs of Mark Wilkinson a marvelous artist.
This is the worst venue I have ever been to a packed peak hour train with 40 degree heat and no air conditioning would have been more pleasant. See More
Trevor Norton
· February 23, 2018
February 21 2018
I highly recommend The Basement Sydney.
WOW. So great to see this place still pumping after all the years. I played there a lot in my younger days. Greeted with smiles, my Wife and I ...went for the Dinner package to see Steve Gadd with Hemmer and Blicher. The sound was PERFECT. Congratulations on a great sound system.
Getting back to the Dinner package. Five Stars. Soooooooooo dam tasty. We both went for the steak and it was the most tender and juicy steak we both have ever had and we have eaten steaks all over Sydney and Australia. MIND BLOWING. The meal was so good we will never forget it. We had the entree ( delicious ) then the main with side orders of chips and Beans. The Beans were superb.
After that, feeling quite full, the Musicians were about to take to the stage and the waitress said we could have desert at the interval, (which was a great suggestion by her) went down perfect with the wine we chose from the great wine list. Also a good selection of beers here too.
We both visited The Basement some 6 years ago for the dinner and show package, it was OK then but let me tell you The owners and Management of The Basement have lifted the bar way above anyone's reach. Very Impressed indeed. Such a great atmosphere here too, not one idiot to be seen. A venue full of great Music lovers.
Congratulations to all the smiling Staff. 10 Stars from me and 10 hearts.
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The service was excellent, second to no one. See More
Ivory Tickler
· 5 hours ago
There was a time in the 20th century when this venue rated a reputable ***** within our music industry circles. Such is the demise of many a good gig that was (money makes the world go around, not mus...ic). Always a problem when solicitors get involved in the music industry. David Mathew Wallace co-owns it with lawyers Andrew and Dominique Robinson. See More
Aline Fernandes de Oliveira
· October 9, 2017
Friday night I was the last person on going out to the club, after 5 minutes I realise that I forgot my jacket inside. I ask for the security to go inside, no one let me go inside to get it back, so I... ask for the security, he look and he found it, but did not give me back saying that the hotel was close. The promoter that was working at the party fall in front of the hotel feeling her pressure low so I ask for a glass of water but seems that this place doesn't care about any thing. Today I call and they say that my jacket is not over there anymore. A place that the less important person is the client don t deserve that much appreciation. See More
Henry Everingham
· October 12, 2017
saw robbie fulks, with liam gerben supporting. both are acoustic country singers. why the basement had to keep serving food once the performances started escapes me. the ambience was ruined by people ...clanking their cutlery on the plates incessantly, a table of drunks carrying on relentlessly (is there security there?), and the staff using a soda hose that sounded like an elephant with gastro. and going on other reviews, ya gotta wonder why you'd eat there anyways. thankfully the great music outranked the bogan attitudes - of both drunk punters and staff. you guys have an rsa? See More
Valaza Lo
· October 1, 2017
Only two stars this time. The veal starters were tasteless and bland. Then we waited ages for the main meal of grilled Barramundi but then the house lights were turned off and we had to use phone ligh...ts to hunt for our meal. The biggest insult were potato crisp with t fish, what happened to real potato chips? The music was great until our front row table view was ruined by drunken rude dancing women who jammed between the tables and blocked our view. I may never return after going there for 30 years! See More
Pal Fekete
· January 22, 2018
The Basement seems to be more about the money these days and less about the music. If there is an alternative I will go elsewhere. A pity. It was once a great venue. Something to do with the manager no doubt?
Sean Mulcahy
· September 2, 2017
The Basement is legendary, a music institution and never more welcome in a dying live music era. The atmosphere is first class and no different than other great jazz and blues bars in New York and Lon...don. The only downfall that drastically needs addressing is the food, nothing short of dog crap. Extremely disappointing to sit for a meal and a bottle of wine in front of a great act only to have a substandard plate of garbage served up. My advice is to stick to the pub basics, steak and chips, pasta, Caesar Salad etc. See More
Tiffany Chapman
· February 18, 2018
Had an awesome time last night at the George Michael tribute! The performance was fantastic and whilst the food was ordinary our waiter Hugo could not have been more friendly and efficient.
Sheena Barnes
· October 27, 2017
I can't wait to bring my show The Martini Lounge back here on December 1st. I have been to numerous shows here and have all been memorable along with the amazing staff and crew. Xx
Bev Ash
· November 24, 2017
Had a great night at The Basement - brilliant musicians with Peter Lock band supporting Greg Arthur - one of Sydneys best jazz singers. Thanks guys for a memorable night.
Food was delicious and staff... attentive without being intrusive! Well done The Basement! See More
Robert Linsdell
· March 23, 2018
Intimate venue - we watched Canned Heat who were great, service was very good as the place was full and the food edible if a little unexciting
But we were there for the music 🎵
Janette Cherrie
· August 18, 2017
Great venue for an intimate gig. Had GA tickets but definitely would go for the dinner/show package next time. Being a small venue the GA space is very small and with a lot of people arriving late, th...e standing room area was challenging with little room for all the patrons. See More
Clarinda Ellis
· August 6, 2017
A group of us went to see " Rolling Stones" some had dinner, which apparently was good but small helpings. We sat at the back which was fine, others stood. The Band was fantastic, Mick was amazing, he... really worked the crowd! First time I've been back in ten years! Great night! Dance floor would be good? See More
Gordon Marshall
· March 23, 2018
A great night in the presence of Canned Heat. Infectious blues while soaking up the ambience which is the Basement.
Jacqueline T Brant
· June 18, 2017
I've been going to The Basement for many years and love it, we booked dinner and show for The Martini Lounge Saturday 17th June the show was outstanding and lots of fun but please do something about t...he food if you could call it that, it was absolutely none eatable the crab was tasteless and the gnoochi was rubbery please please fix this problem. I will be going back though but from now on just for the gigs. See More
Tanya Cook
· September 3, 2017
Atmosphere & the show was great... however the food was overpriced. Meals were quite small, & not of a high quality. May eat elsewhere next time, & just go for the show.
John Crawley
· October 2, 2017
It's the BEST place in Town for live Music & Entertainment,...,That's what I think anyway,...,,.., We have had many hours of good fun there,..,,..., Vince Jones, Doug Williams, Grace Knight,..., & So,.....,Cheers, John&Family,.., See More
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A MONTH IN REVIEW: It's been an incredibly busy yet exciting month at The Basement Sydney! Check out some of the amazing artists we've had at the venue over the past few weeks including: The Soul Rebels, Beth Hart, KT Tunstall, @peace, James Cotton, ILUKA, King Tide, The Basement Big Band and more, below. Who was your favourite act? Huge shout out to our multi-talented door girl, Nisa East for putting this video together!
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Tonight! We can't wait to see what Ryan McMullan with Support from David Hosking has in store for us! Last tickets available here: http://bit.ly/ryanmcmullanbasement

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We're so excited for the stunning Frances Madden, who's returning to The Basement tonight to give us some Practical Magic! We'll see you there! Doors at 9.

Final tickets here: http://bit.ly/francesmaddenbmt

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Tickets are flying out for 40up (The Basement, Sydney) Featuring the Music of Barry White- it's going to be a special night!

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Tonight we have Michael Bublé Tribute & the Legends of SWING SHOW, and are ready to have the roof blown off by big horns and bigger vocals! Last tickets -> http://bit.ly/legendsofswing

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Michael Bublé Tribute & the Legends of SWING SHOW
Fri 7:00 PM UTC+11The Basement SydneySydney, NSW, Australia
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The Stars are out! STARS In Concert! is going to be amazing- the original lineup, new material- we can't wait!
Tickets on sale now: http://bit.ly/starsbasement

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Tonight! We're on the road again with Canned Heat (US) - Dinner & Show, Sydney!
FINAL tickets still available here: http://bit.ly/cannedheatbasement

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Favourite Michael Bublé track? Michael Bublé Tribute & the Legends of SWING SHOW will have this and MORE. Can't wait! This Fri. Tix -> http://bit.ly/legendsofswing

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We're delighted to have the wonderful Frances Madden stop by this week and give us a little Practical Magic! This Sat night, tickets going fast! http://bit.ly/francesmaddenbmt

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See you soon, Ryan McMullan 😘 We're very excited to have Ryan at The Basement this Sunday while he's in town supporting Ed Sheeran. We hope to see you all there! http://bit.ly/ryanmcmullanbasement

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Ryan McMullan
March 17 at 10:33pmInstagram

SYDNEY! I’ve played to 200,000 of you in the past 3 days. Next week I’ll get to play to a few more! Tickets at the basement.com.au X

Look at all that hair! Canned Heat are on the road again- catch them THIS Thurs at The Basement (very limited tickets remaining) http://bit.ly/cannedheatbasement

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This week we're so excited to have the amazing Kele Okereke dropping by for an intimate and rare performance.

Friday night! Limited tickets still available: http://bit.ly/keleokerekebasement

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Wow! Tonight's The Monday Jam is going to be huge! Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange will be opening the show, along with Michael David, Paula Baxter and maybe even Bruno Mars' band... 😱😱 Doors at 8:30!
Tix: http://bit.ly/themondayjam19feb

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The Monday Jam added 3 new photos — at The Basement Sydney.
March 18 at 5:49pmSydney, NSW, Australia

So tonight we have a very action packed Monday Jam on the cards! Opening up we have the Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange from Melbourne (members of 30/70). The...n we have Michael David and his awesome band, a guest appearance from Paula Baxter and friends with her new single "Procrastination" AND Bruno Mars' band..probably. Doors open at 830pm at The Basement Sydney. $5 entry. Don't miss out!

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March 18 at 5:19pm
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Tonight! Andrew Strong (Ireland) Performs The Commitments! Catch the legend himself performing tracks from "The Commitments" classic soundtrack in full!

Doors at 6:30, limited tickets available: http://bit.ly/andrewstrongbasement

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Andrew Strong (Ireland) Performs The Commitments
Sun 6:30 PM UTC+11The Basement SydneySydney, NSW, Australia
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Australian jazz legend James Morrison presents his first album with his own quartet tonight at The Basement from 7:30!

Limited tickets remain: http://bit.ly/midnighttildawn

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