Скачать или смотреть The Fitzies Era: Glen Fitzgerald on 23 Years of Nightlife

From running one of Bunbury’s most iconic nightclubs for over two decades to now owning a beachfront café, Glen “Fitzy” Fitzgerald has seen it all. In this episode, we dive into the untold stories behind Fitzgerald’s Nightclub, the licensing battles, the nightlife culture of the 2000s, and how the city’s identity has shifted over the years. Glen shares candid reflections on running a late-night venue, the rise and fall of Bunbury’s party scene, and why he believes the city is still a hidden gem with untapped potential.

👤 Guest Bio
Glen Fitzgerald is best known as the former owner of Fitzgerald’s Nightclub, one of Bunbury’s most popular late-night venues from 2001 until its closure more than 20 years later. With decades of experience in hospitality, Glen has seen firsthand the evolution of Bunbury’s nightlife and community culture. Today, he’s the proud owner of 6230 Café, bringing live music, coffee, and good vibes to Bunbury’s foreshore.

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📌 Topics We Cover
The early 2000s nightclub wars in Bunbury
What it took to open and run Fitzgerald’s for 23 years
The shift from nightlife to daytime café culture
How alcohol licensing laws shaped the scene
Bunbury’s identity crisis and “hidden gem” status
The impact of drugs, money, and culture on going out
Live music as a community connector
Lessons learned from decades in hospitality
Fitzy’s perspective on business, delegation & work ethic
Bunbury’s future and tourism potential

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🕒 Timestamps
0:00 – Intro & Lebanon stories
4:40 – Licensing laws & running a bar
11:50 – The origins of Fitzgerald’s Nightclub (2001)
20:05 – Nightclub wars in early 2000s Bunbury
27:40 – The nightlife boom: Reef, Exit, Barbados & more
36:15 – Changing nightlife culture & why people party less
47:00 – Behind the scenes: running a nightclub for 23 years
57:45 – Transition to owning 6230 Café
1:07:10 – Live music, seafood, and the café’s growth
1:15:30 – Bunbury’s identity crisis & hidden gem status
1:24:00 – Fitzy’s business lessons & reflections
1:32:30 – Closing thoughts & shout to 6230 Café

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