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The First Round: Meet New People Every Week


Looking to expand your social circle? The First Round (formerly Imperfect Strangers) in Sydney makes meeting new people easy, effortless, and actually fun. No awkward small talk—just good vibes, great convos, and a group that’s matched just for you.

✨ New feature in Sydney: Bring a Friend! 
From 1 June to 15 July, you can share the table — and the laughs — with your favourite partner-in-crime. Simply:

  1. Book your spot

  2. Get a code in your confirmation email

  3. Send it to your friend — they’ll add it when booking

  4. Boom! You’re seated together

Highlights:

  • Real connections, real conversations, in real life

  • Smart matching so you meet like-minded people

  • Fun games, great food, and easy conversation starters

  • Come for your first, second, or third round! Find fresh faces every week

How it Works

  1. Pick your date and reserve your spot

  2. Answer a few fun questions in your confirmation email (so we can match you up)

  3. Let our smart algorithm work its magic

  4. Get the location and the password for your group 24 hours before the event

  5. Show up and start connecting!

General Info:

  • Date: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector

  • Location: an incredible (and secret 🤫) location within a 2 km radius of Sydney’s Opera House! But don't worry, the surprise will be revealed to you 24 hours before the start time!

  • Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID

  • Entry fee covers the experience (food and drinks to be paid on site).

Every week, meet new people. We’ve saved you a seat.

More info & tickets here.

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