Oxford Art Factory

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Inspired by Andy Warhol’s Factory, Oxford Art Factory is Oxford Street’s cultural anchor hosting breakthrough indie acts, late-night electronic club gigs, and visual art installations across two rooms.

Neighbourhood

Sydney

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Age

18+ (local law)

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No dress code listed

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Music & atmosphere

A quick guide to the music and atmosphere you can expect.

Music

Disco Indie Electro Live music

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Editorial39.2 of 45

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Scene7.0 of 9

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Freshness6.0 of 17

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Ratings5.0 of 10

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Impact4.4 of 11

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Longevity1.6 of 4

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