Sex-on-premises business Bodyline has been sold to a new undisclosed company, Gay Sydney News can reveal.
“Bodyline will be temporarily closed and be re-opening again very soon under new ownership,” a sign on the door says.
“Thank you for your patience and understanding, we look forward to seeing you all very soon.”
When contacted by phone on Thursday night, outgoing Bodyline owner Shadd Danesi told Gay Sydney News he had no comment to make.
It follows the announcement on Wednesday of Danesi selling the lease of the ARQ nightclub, the premises of which he also owns, to Home The Venue.
It’s unclear whether Danesi has sold the Bodyline premises or just the lease to the new owner.
In addition to Bodyline and ARQ, Danesi owns the adjacent buildings and has previously tried to sell the properties as a package unsuccessfully.
The last time the buildings were publicly listed for sale was in September 2021.
This article was written by Ben Grubb (@bengrubb).
Ben Grubb is the founder and editor of Gay Sydney News, an independent publication covering LGBTQIA+ news. A journalist with more than 15 years' experience, he has reported and edited for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WAToday, Brisbane Times, The Australian Financial Review, News.com.au, ZDNet, TelecomTimes and iTnews, primarily on the topic of technology. He previously hosted The Informer, a queer current affairs program on Melbourne’s JOY 94.9 radio station, and contributes to LGBTQIA+ media including Stun Magazine. Ben has also appeared as a technology commentator on Channel Ten's The Project, ABC RN’s Download This Show and commercial radio stations 2UE, 2GB and 6PR. Contact Ben: ben.grubb@gaysydneynews.com.au
