I can't get excited about Marrickville getting "Purple Flag" status.

I just can't. I appreciate that some progress is being made but on the whole, I think Marrickville's been getting by. Comparatively. People are crowing as if it's a big achievement.

What about the rest of Sydney?

For all of their raving about the success of the Enmore Road district, up there are two of the examples touted as our finest nightlife, a former glory, and a hub in a broader region where some of the most exciting music in Sydney is being made.