Gig Buddies : A Stay Up Late Project
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Find a Gig Buddy

We can match you with a volunteer buddy who likes the same things as you

Do you want to go out more and have fun?

If you live in Sussex, have a learning disability or are an autistic person who wants to get out more at night, meet new people, and enjoy the things you love then you're in the right place!

We can match you with a volunteer buddy who likes the same things as you, like music, hobbies, food or going to mainstream evening events.

You and your buddy will go out together and have fun doing things you both choose.

If that sounds good, fill in the form below.
We will do our best to find you a great buddy!

Want to Be Paired with a Gig Buddy?

We aim to match you with a volunteer buddy who shares your interests, whether that’s music, theatre, going to the pub, or anything else you enjoy doing in the evening.

Please note:

  • We’ll do our very best to find you a match, but we can’t guarantee it. It depends on whether we have a volunteer available near where you live who is suitable.

  • We’re currently accepting applications from participants based between Worthing and Newhaven, up to Burgess Hill, including Lewes.

If you're interested and live in one of these areas, we’d love to hear from you!

What Happens Next?

  1. Fill in the form below and click submit.

  2. A Stay Up Late coordinator will be in touch to arrange a meeting with you and your support.

  3. We’ll check if there’s a volunteer available in your area.

  4. If we find a match, we’ll get in touch to let you know a little bit about them.

  5. We’ll arrange a meet-up with you and your new volunteer buddy to introduce you to each other.

  6. Then the fun begins! You’ll start going out together, whether that’s to gigs, pubs, or whatever you both enjoy.

Got a Question?

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our team:
📧 Email: info@stayuplate.org
📞 Phone: 07783 810036

If you don’t live in Sussex but are looking for a buddy, check out our Gig Buddies in Other Places page to see if there’s a project near you.