Q Bar has announced that it is shutting its doors for good after 22 years of iconic nightlife entertainment. Although the Sydney party scene will never be the same, the venue isn’t saying goodbye withoutone hell of a send-off.

“After 22 years of providing Sydney with an alternative to the norm, it has come time to say goodbye to the character filled space that holds a special place in more than one generation’s heart,” the venue wrote on Facebook. “Q will live on in the hearts of everyone who passed through her doors and danced her floors.”

Sunday July 19 will mark the very last night at Q, with a party of apocalyptic proportions. The lineup will include the crews responsible for the venue’s quirky history of alternative entertainment, featuring regulars like Hot Damn, Girlthing, Teen Spirit, No Sweat and newcomer MMRS, as well as some “old-skoolers” being pulled out of retirement for the monumental night.

The closing party for Q Bar will take place on Sunday July 19.

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