A new gay nightclub on Sydney's Oxford Street has been forced to change its name after backlash from the community.

Kevin Du-Val and Michael Lewis, the respective owner and manager of the popular gay club Palms, were set to open the doors to the multi-level Pink Pony in early December.

In a social media post announcing the move, they said the name was "unashamedly inspired by its namesake song that resonates so profoundly within our community", referencing Pink Pony Club by lesbian singer Chappel Roan. 

But Du-Val and Lewis began receiving criticism after marketing Pink Pony "specifically" for gay men aged 18 to 35. 

"In line with our experience and our passion Pink Pony is being created specifically for 18-35 (state of mind) gay men who love to dance and get sweaty to high

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