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Connections (Nightclub)

1975 establishments in AustraliaJames Street, NorthbridgeLGBT culture in AustraliaLGBT nightclubsMusic venues in Perth, Western Australia
Nightclubs in AustraliaNorthbridge, Western Australia

Connections or 'Connies' is a nightclub in the Northbridge suburb of Perth, Western Australia. It is believed to be the longest-running gay club in the southern hemisphere. It opened in 1975.The club is on the City of Perth heritage register for its significance to the LGBTQIA+ community in Western Australia.

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Connections (Nightclub)
James Street, Perth Northbridge

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James Street 87
6003 Perth, Northbridge
Western Australia, Australia
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