{
  "id": 10064919,
  "title": "From adjustable DJ booths to vibrating vests: Nightclub's accessible revamp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/from-adjustable-dj-booths-to-vibrating-vests-nightclubs-accessible",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T21:11:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-27/nsw-inclusive-and-accessible-nightclubs-club-77-sydney/107193400"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lana Zilla, a Sydney-based DJ with fluctuating disabilities, has been struggling to perform as much as they'd like due to accessibility challenges. Club 77, a Darlinghurst nightclub with almost three decades of history, has undergone a comprehensive revamp to address these issues. The club received a NSW government grant to renovate and improve accessibility. The redesign includes a ramp and wheelchair lift at the entrance, accessible bathrooms, lowered bars, a dedicated sensory area, and a DJ booth that can be adjusted for performer height and mobility aids. Haptic vests, which vibrate with the music, are available for deaf or hard-of-hearing patrons. Interior designer Kristie Paul contributed to the project, aiming to preserve Club 77's character while upgrading it. Club 77's owner, Dane Gorrel, sought advice from accessibility consultants and the disabled and electronic music communities. The club is also implementing staff training programs to better cater to patrons with disabilities. Lana Zilla expressed that these changes would significantly improve their experience at nightclubs, eliminating the need to feel like a problem for requesting accommodations. Gorrel hopes other venues will follow suit, emphasizing the importance of research, community consultation, and listening to those with lived experience.",
  "summary": "A Sydney nightclub used a grant from the NSW government to undergo an extensive renovation — with their redesign focused on accessibility.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}