The owners of Throb Nightclub in Darwin which has remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic have proposed a new open-air venue at East Point Reserve.
Speaking with Kaite Woolf on Mix102.9 today, Tim Palmer, owner of Throb explained, “If you’ve ever enjoyed an outdoor venue like Ku De Ta, this is a family-friendly environment. Why should people be flying to Bali to experience that?”
Concept artwork was revealed last night showing the coastal sunset lounge, to be known as Throb on Point sea at Dudley Point
The plans included a pool, large dancefloor and two huge disco balls spinning on towers at both sides of the stage area.
Why should people be flying to Bali to experience that?
Owner Mr Palmer said without the new outdoor venue, Throb’s future looked “very bleak.”, but gained backing from Darwin Council after a spokesman said they had provided “full support” for the proposal.
Concerns were raised due to the potential noise levels but Mr Palmer commented, “Only two nights of the week will the dancing go beyond midnight and it will be managed with security and crowd control to the highest standards”.
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Posted by THROB NIGHTCLUB on Monday, 18 May 2020
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