Since opening, Surry Hills nightspot Tone has hosted an impressive range of parties and gigs, establishing itself as a much-needed space in Sydney. It’s a real blow, then, to discover that Tone is closing in September – with some hope for a silver lining. Here’s the statement from the venue.

“Dear friends of Tone,

Due to circumstances beyond our control (which we can’t go into for legal reasons) Tone Venue will cease trading from its current location on Monday September 19th. We believe that the venue is to become some kind of cheesy, themed restaurant…

We are already searching for a new venue and in the meantime will continue to be involved with some of the best events in town so please make sure to keep that dial locked on Tone. We’ll keep you in the loop.

We now have 4 weeks, 21 kick arse events, 7 Internationals, 11 launch parties, a thousand dance moves and a bajillion beers to get through before we say goodbye to our current home and hello to a new day.

Anyone who has partied at Tone in the last year and a half, please make sure you come and say goodbye at least once (if not 21 times!) Anyone who hasn’t yet been to Tone, make sure you come and see where the party AT.

A HUGE thanks must go to everyone who has supported us, contributed their creative passions and partied with us. Together, we have indeed set a new Tone.

Thank you Sydney, we love you. See you on the dancefloor.”