About the Event

Join us for an evening of networking, light refreshments, live entertainment, and engaging speakers – all in the heart of Surry Hills.

Proudly supported by the City of Sydney’s Business Sector Support Grant 2024–25, this event brings together business owners, operators, and creatives from Surry Hills and surrounding precincts to:

Share ideas
Learn about local initiatives
Connect with community and government representatives

Whether you're from around the corner or from the next suburb over – come meet your neighbours and grow your local network.

Event Schedule

🕔 5:00–6:00pm – Guest arrival & pre-presentation refreshments
✨ Live roving entertainment by comedy magician Julian Bull

🗣️ 6:15–6:30pm – Welcome & update from the outgoing SHBP President

Leigh Harris – Outgoing President - SHBP
- Short presentation to update members and guests on SHBP activities past and future
- Precinct Guide 2025/2026 printed and digital project
- Welcome the new board

🎤 6:30–7:30pm – Guest Speaker Sessions (15-minute talks)
Hear from an inspiring lineup of speakers:

Jack Meehan – Social Impact & Inclusion Specialist
A passionate advocate for workplace inclusion, sustainability, and community engagement.
Rebecca Wood - Sydney Streets project manager, City of Sydney
Elliot Lindsay – Historian & Founder, Murders Most Foul
Dive into the gritty, fascinating history of Surry Hills with tales of Sydney’s underworld, larrikins, the Razor Gangs, and early LGBTQ+ communities. Elliot also operates the historical research consultancy Talking Walls.

🤝 7:30–8:00pm – Networking continues
Enjoy some refreshments, share ideas, and connect with fellow local professionals and creatives.

🎩 Special Guest: Julian Bull – Comedy Magician

We’re thrilled to welcome Julian Bull, a professional magician known for his quick wit, theatrical flair, and unbelievable close-up magic. Julian will be performing during the arrival hour — don’t miss the chance to be amazed!
🔗 julianbullmagic.com

✅ Who Should Attend?

Local business owners & operators
Staff & team members
Freelancers, creatives & entrepreneurs
Anyone interested in building local connections

This is a free event hosted by the Surry Hills Business Precinct and made possible by the generous support of the City of Sydney.

We look forward to seeing you there!

📍 Location:

Tilly Mays (Upstairs at The Trinity)

505 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010