DIY Dykes was an opportunity to share the histories and lessons learned from building alternative lesbian/dyke spaces in Sydney, while subverting stereotypes still present in the larger queer community about who goes to dyke bars and why. Hear from co-convenor of the Lesbian Space Project Georgina Abrahams, co-founder/director of The Red Rattler Penelope Benton, founder of The Bearded Tit Joy Ng, and artist Macon Reed as they question: Why are dyke bars disappearing from the queer cultural landscape? Do we need them anymore? How have factors such as gentrification, gender-based income disparity, and shifting needs in the community contributed to this phenomenon?