Live & Social
Missing the vibes at lunchtime? Got some time to kill after class?
Missing the vibes at lunchtime? Got some time to kill after class?
We're bringing the good vibes to Manning Bar, Hermann's Bar and Courtyard with Live & Social! Gather your friends for lunchtime bingo, trivia nights, karaoke nights and a semester-long ping pong competition. Plus, soundtrack your afternoons with acoustic sets at Courtyard and Manning, and get your evenings started with DJ sets at Hermann's.
Explore the full schedule for each venue below.
Live & Social events are also a great opportunity for student performers to gain performance experience, build confidence, and contribute to the vibrant performing arts culture on campus.
If you're interested in performing, please sign up with this form.
Semester 1 Schedule
Manning Bar
Manning Unplugged
Enjoy lunch at Hideout with some stripped-back acoustic sets on the Manning Bar balcony.
If you're interested in performing, sign up here.
🗓️ Every Wednesday during the semester
🕛 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunchtime Bingo
It's lunchtime bingo, you know the drill! Up to $100 worth of prizes up for grabs weekly.
If you're a society interested in hosting bingo, sign up here.
🗓️ Every Thursday (week 1 - 12)
🕛 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Paddle Battle: Ping Pong Competition
Right after bingo, compete in the ping pong competition to win even more prizes!
Scores are tracked across the semester. Who will reign as the first Paddle Battle champion?
🗓️ Every Thursday (week 1 - 12)
🕐 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Residency @ Manning
A rotating monthly roster of student DJs to pump the good vibes during lunch at Manning.
If you're interested in DJing, sign up here.
🗓️ Every Thursday during the semester
🕐 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hermann's Bar
The After Class
The ultimate hang out spot after all your lectures and tutes are done.
We've got DJs and live performers, plus food and drink specials to get the night started.
🗓️ Fortnightly Thursdays during the semester from 12 March
🕟 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Trivia Nights
Good ol' trivia. Up to $100 worth of prizes up for grabs weekly.
If you're a society interested in hosting bingo, sign up here.
🗓️ Every Wednesday during the semester
🕔 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Live Music Open Mic Nights
A space for anyone to be a star!
Bring your friends along and see all the rising stars of USYD.
🗓️ Thursday 5 March & 2 April
🕔 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Karaoke Nights
Who doesn't love a good karaoke night?
Live DJ and karaoke throughout the evening. Open to all!
🗓️ Thursday 19 March, 23 April & 21 May
🕔 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Courtyard
Enjoy some live music with your afternoon tea, every Wednesday at Courtyard!
If you're interested in performing, fill out this form.
🗓️ Every Wednesday (week 1 - 12)
🕑 2:00pm - 5:00pm
📍 Courtyard