Sydney LGBTQ+ Club Announces New Name After 'Pink Pony' Controversy

Australian LGBTQ+ nightclub unveils new name following Pink Pony backlash

The Australian LGBTQIA+ nightclub that faced backlash for aiming for “90% plus” male customers despite its Chappell Roan-inspired namesake has announced a rebrand. Last week, Kevin Du-Val, the owner of Sydney’s Palms On Oxford, and its manager, Michael Lewis, announced they would be opening a new bar in early December called PINK PONY, which they describe as “unashamedly inspired by its namesake song that resonates so profoundly within our commu…

Sydney LGBTQ+ club announces new name after 'Pink Pony' controversy

The owners of a new LGBTQ+ venue in Sydney, Australia have revealed its new name, a week after backlash for originally naming it “Pink Pony” after lesbian singer Chappell Roan’s anthem “Pink Pony Club”. Earlier this month, the venue’s owners Kevin Du-Val, 80, and manager Michael Lewis, 57, drew a fierce response from members of the LGBTQ+ community for naming the venue after a queer song by a lesbian artist, and then stating that their “preferre…

Sydney Gay Bar Pink Pony Unveils New Name After Backlash From Queer Community

Sydney’s Pink Pony has officially unveiled its new name following the social media firestorm that stemmed from its owner revealing that the venue would be catering to “predominantly” young gay men. Taking to Instagram, the Pink Pony — slated to open on Oxford Street this December — has revealed its new name: TRIBE @ 231. “We’re coming,” the IG statement began. “TRIBE @ 231 Nightclub is set to ignite Darlinghurst Nightlife with three floors …

Club Formerly Known As Pink Pony Announces New Name

The Oxford Street club formerly known as Pink Pony announced their new name on Tuesday afternoon, rebranding as TRIBE @ 231. Describing themselves as a “nightclub created by members of ... The post Club Formerly Known As Pink Pony Announces New Name appeared first on Star Observer.