What we’re about
Named New to Brisbane, NEWBS is the group you're looking for to quickly make some friends, and make the most of all the events this social city has to offer (and is welcoming of everyone in the age bracket). Coming to a group the first time can be a daunting challenge, but knowing there are other people with the same predicament, who are also eager to make friends makes it a whole lot easier.
There won't be any closed off cliques here, so you won't have to worry about standing idly by as other people 'catch up'. Get yourself out there and quickly make some buddies - people who are looking for friends are the easiest to befriend! Your typical Newb is in their 20s or 30s, worldly and experienced, with excellent taste and social skills :)
Whilst we run paid events in other groups such as https://www.meetup.com/Dates-and-Mates-20s-40s/ (website: www.ignitedates.com) here the majority of events are free, but still professionally run. With the lockdowns of recent times out of the way (hopefully) we are looking to run many more events in 2022 - both exploring new venues and heading to well-renowned venues that will ensure a good event (sometimes with deals for our members).
You can see we know what we're doing when it comes to running events!
Our group does regular meetings giving you a chance to get to know the same people without having to organise things yourselves, (which can be hard as a Newb in a new city ><, or with people you've just met). People forming social circles is frequent occurrence from Newb meetups.
We will aim for social meetings at things such as comedy shows, morning coffees, casual drinks or special events such as food and wine festivals. Our group is always easy to find, typically under a big balloon, or otherwise signposted with a photo.
Newbs is a group where people turn up to events, events that sometimes might require a booking. If you're RSVPd to an event - that means you're coming! Often for events at smaller venues there will be waitlists for people who want to attend but the people RSVP'd have beaten them to it. So the RSVPS will make sure to either attend the event or update their status to give other members a chance to attend, or otherwise forfeit the chance to attend similar events.
We promote friendly, welcoming, considerate vibes at our events. Everyone is entitled to have a fun, safe time which means we do not tolerate behaviours putting this in jeopardy. Harassment, aggressive and stalker behaviour, other rudeness or social misdemeanours will not be tolerated - so it's rare you'll see such behaviour with us!
