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King’s Cross Theatre Darlinghurst Road and Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW

The Aztecs from the footpath of Darlinghurst Road outside the entrance to Surf City (AKA King’s Cross Theatre) late 1963 - Source : Stations of The - KINGS CROSS PHOTO SERIES #2454

The venue Surf City in the former Kings Cross Theatre on Darlinghurst Road was accused of ‘breeding delinquents’ soon after it opened in 1963.

Despite its short lifetime, the venue is crucial to the musical history of Australia. For three years it served as the spiritual home of Australian beat music, giving rise to mainstream pop stars and underground cult heroes whose influence remains today.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -