After nine long months, the state government has given venues across the state the go-ahead to reopen dancefloor facilities, and the Elephant and Castle Hotel is set to immediately make up for lost time on Saturday.
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To celebrate the dancefloor re-opening, the venue will host an event from 10pm aptly titled 'TakeOver, The Breaks Over,' with 50 people allowed on the dancefloor at any time observing the four-square metre rule.
Elephant and Castle events manager Casey Rollinson said it'll be a joy to see a further sense of normality return to the venue.
"It'll be somewhat strange to see people dancing again, as we've grown accustomed to everyone staying seated, but it's really exciting," Ms Rollinson said.
"It takes us closer to a year ago where everything was normal, but of course there will be limits on how many can access the dancefloor, and we're working closely on a plan to effectively manage numbers."
The eases to COVID restrictions, which came into effect on Monday, also allow patrons to stand outdoors, however they must continue to remain seated indoors.
Ms Rollinson said the event will be desirable especially for the local 18-year-old demographic, who have had to wait patiently for the past few months to enjoy a more normal night on the town.
"They haven't been able to experience that proper nightlife atmosphere yet, so this will be a new thing for them," she said.
"Venues have essentially operated as restaurant-style bars for most of the year, and now we have a road back towards a diversified entertainment roster."
With capacity at local venues now reduced to the two-square-metre rule, Ms Rollinson said the new measures will allow capacity to increase.
"The new measures will still require a fair deal of policing on our end, but more patrons means more revenue, which will allow us to put more staff on to manage crowds," she said.
"The entertainment industry has suffered immensely throughout the year, but this is an opportunity to slowly rebuild, and we hope people come out to support us."
For more information, visit the Elephant and Castle Facebook page.
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