Thursday | Halfway Bar (25-45) | Wollongong

Can an algorithm find your spark? Let’s find out. 👀💘

We’re taking over Halfway Bar for a Thursday night powered by AI matchmaking, mystery, and real-life connection — and yes, it’s as spicy as it sounds.

​Matching will be powered by Matchbox. It’s a software that uses relationship science to find you your most compatible match at the party. The algorithm has matched more than half a million people to date, across 40 countries. It optimizes for long-term compatibility, based on values—but it’s up to you to see if you’ll click.

​How it works:

• ​Upon arrival, you’ll take a matching questionnaire built by Matchbox’s team of relationship scientists and curated by your host.
• ​The Matchbox algorithm will identify your optimal match at the party, based on relationship science, AI, and Nobel Prize-winning economics.
• ​After mingling with the whole group, matches are revealed!

Here’s how it works:

This event is highly intentional and the matching will proceed on schedule. Please be on time.

⏳ 6:30 PM — Arrive on time, grab a drink, and take your matching quiz
🚪 8:00 PM — Doors close + the Algorithm starts computing
🕵️ 8:00 PM — Follow playful clues to uncover your matches
💘 8:30 PM — Your match is revealed
📱 9:00 PM — Continue mingling with guests

📍 Halfway Bar, Wollongong
🗓 Thursday 20th November
🕕 6:30PM – 10:00PM

Why it’s different:
💡 You’ll be matched with someone you’re most compatible with in the room
🧠 Based on values + long-term compatibility (not just a good selfie)
💬 No match? No stress — we’ll connect you with a friendship match so you’re still meeting someone new
🌟 You’ll be surrounded by like-minded singles aged 25–45 who are over the apps and ready to flirt IRL

Limited tickets. AI-picked matches. Real chemistry.
🎟 Book now — the algorithm is waiting… 👾💬

✨ $30 early bird, $35 general admission, $40 on the door tickets. Arrive pre 8pm, it’s guaranteed entry. Arrive post 8pm, it’s one in, one out.

🎫 When the event sells out, there will be more tickets released at 8pm on the day of the event and entrance will be at the venues/hosts discretion.

⏰ PLEASE AIM TO ARRIVE FOR 6.30PM!

🪪 I.D. REQUIRED. NO REFUNDS. 18+

You do not need to match with someone on the app to come to an event.

Many attendees (40%) come by themselves, so even if you’re the only single in your friendship group, don’t hesitate to join us solo. You’ll find yourself in great company.

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