Midnight Shift Archives

ICONIC OXFORD STREET GAY BARS MAY SOON GAIN HERITAGE RECOGNITION

Posted on March 19th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Three iconic gay bars on Oxford Street are being nominated for heritage status to honour their significant role in Sydney's queer history. Universal nightclub (formerly Midnight Shift) at 85-91 Oxford Street, Palms at 124 Oxford Street, and the Oxford Hotel

UNIVERSAL MODULATION ON MIDNIGHT SHIFT BEGINS TONIGHT

Posted on September 28th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

After much speculation, Universal Hotels is tonight opening its tweaked Midnight Shift, launching a three-day party under a new moniker. The group operated by the Kospetas family acquired the legendary Shift – reputed to have been the first gay bar

UNIVERSAL TAKES OXFORD ST ICON MIDNIGHT SHIFT

Posted on June 27th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

Universal Hotels has clinched another Oxford Street icon – it’s biggest to date – settling on the once-thriving now dormant Midnight Shift. The acquisitive pub group now holds title on four Oxford Street pubs, in a clear play to invest