CLUB SUCCESS STORY - Trying Something New: The GDSC Cocktail Party Series

The team at The GDSC in Grafton hosted a Cocktail Party Community Fundraiser in April this year that has kickstarted a successful event series.

The aim was to create a fun evening targeting a new demographic for the Club (showcasing some exceptional cocktails and diverse food offerings in the Club’s new function space they wanted to promote), and engaging the community in raising funds for a local cause. This has proven to be a winning formula with events now held monthly on the last Friday of the month!

Fun Facts from the first event!

  • 136 oysters were eaten
  • 101 prawns were eaten
  • 108 pieces of pork belly were eaten
  • 108 pieces of jerk chicken were eaten
  • 107 chocolate mousses were eaten
  • $10 per ticket was donated to the Hospital along with $400 from a raffle on the night


Subsequent SELL OUT events have included G&T appreciation, Flavours of Japan, and Magic of Mexico. Well done Team GDSC!

Looking to try something new in your venue? We can help!

Talk to us about promoting your new events and reaching new demographics. hello@axisiq.com.au or call 02 6652 6652.

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