Last month, we organised a media famil on the behalf of City of Sydney for Glebe, an inner-city suburb of the Emerald City. The famil was part of a City of Sydney project which aimed to raise awareness of the different parts of Sydney and showcase what makes them unique.
Previous to this famil, I had been to Glebe once or twice for some tapas. Yes, I’m a typical Swedish expat in the sense I live in Bondi Beach and think if it ain’t got a beach, it ain’t a place worth visiting – I know, such a cliché!
However, organising this media famil opened my eyes to the quirkiness that is Glebe. The creative industry is the biggest employer in the postcode of 2037, and it certainly shows. Book shops, a café that doubles as a floral school, designers repurposing old furniture, edgy Saturday markets, food from all over the world… Glebe has it all, and we did most of it during our tour!
Journalists from a range of lifestyle and travel media attended the tour hosted by The Red Republic, and the feedback was phenomenal. We have already secured coverage in Lifestyle YOU, and are expecting coverage in Take 5, Prevention magazine and SBS over the coming months.
Here is a snap shot of some quirky things we did during the Glebe tour – and you should too next time you’re in Sydney:
Glebe Markets
Every Saturday, you can head to this vibrant and bohemian market to find the perfect vintage find or rare handmade gem. It’s one of Sydney’s most famous markets, and it has been around since 1950. It’s also a great platform for Sydneysiders to launch their businesses, with brands such as Wish clothing and Dinosaur Designs starting here!
The Works Glebe
The Works is a creative hub, aiming to provide a space where designers can make and sell their ideas – all in one location. Specialising in crafting ideas for the future based on a respect for the past, this unique organisation embodies the spirit of Glebe. With an eclectic range of rustic, vintage, retro and industrial wares as well as fashion, lighting and art for sale, The Works Glebe also offers workshops for budding creatives. It’s the perfect place to learn how to give your old furniture a nip tuck!
Yuga Café & Gallery
Setsuko Yanagisawa opened the Yuga Café & Gallery because she wanted to bring happiness into people’s lives through the creative artwork of flower arrangements. Yuga offers courses from beginner level through to experienced, attracting all kinds of flower lovers wanting to enhance their ability. Or you can simply enjoy the atmosphere of exquisite flowers while feasting on Italian gourmet meals in the café. So have your flat white with a side of floral art!
What are you waiting for? Go ahead and #discoverglebe!
