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GIG GUIDE
what's on, what's where, and what's good.
EMMA DONOVAN
+ THE PUTBACKS
December 17th //
Brunswick Ballroom
Emma Donovan and The Putbacks wrap up their massive year into a special festive bundle for this Christmas party edition of funk, soul and R&B.
TYGA
+ HOOLIGAN HEFS
+ YOUNGN LIPZ
December 17th //
John Cain Arena
'It's Too Loud I Can't Hear You' world tour!
POOKIE
+ TEBIR + JULAI + DJs MIRASIA + SAVAGE THE GIRL + KGOMOTSO + FOLARIN + PETS
December 17th / The Howler
Engaged in myriad forms of creative expression, POOKIE’s artistry invokes her South Sudanese roots in combination with a nod to her Western upbringing.
AKOSIA
+ IJALE
+ OLIVIA ESCUYOS
December 15th //
The Night Cat
Celebrated for her rich storytelling and glossy vocals, AKOSIA has released her long-awaited debut EP BLACK DIAMOND. A master of capturing emotion into song, AKOSIA is poised as one of Australia’s most compelling and honest voices
JON HOPKINS
+ SUCHI + BEATRICE
December 15th //
Max Watts
Cited by The New Yorker as “One of the most celebrated electronic musicians of his generation”, Hopkins has forged a reputation for music that marries the dance floor to the devotional
RÜFÜS DE SOL
+ LUKE ALESSI + RONA.
December 15th & 16th // Flemington Racecourse
Presented by Fuzzy, Rose Avenue Records, Select Music & triple j
P'IERRE BOURNE
+ HORIZON
December 14th / 170 Russel
'Good Movie' LP tour! Following on from his critically acclaimed 2021 album 'The Life of Pi’erre 5' and the release of Yo!88 in collaboration with TM88.
DRY CLEANING
+ GIRL & GIRL
December 12th & 13th //
The Corner Hotel
I OH YOU and Frontier Touring present UK post-punk band Dry Cleaning on their debut Australian tour! 'Stumpwork' album tour.
AZAELIA BANKS
December 10th //
Melbourne Festival Hall
Point Productions Presents: Hailing from Harlem, New York, US, Banks has found acclaim with her unique rapping style and vocal abilities.
DANTE KNOWS
+ THE BEL AIR LIP BOMBS + QUEEN P
December 10th / Laundry Bar
One of the Australia most exciting experimental rap artists. Raised in the mecca of Hip-Hop: Brooklyn, New York and now based in Eora/Sydney.
December
THE OPERATIVES
December 10th //
The Industrique
The Operatives are turning 18, and they're inviting some close friends to join the celebrations with a fabulous lineup of their artists and DJs.
QUEEN P
+ TBC
December 10th //
The Toff In Town
Speaking your mind with true expression and confidence is the core essence rapper and poet Queen P., blurring the line between hip hop, pop, RnB and electronic with her darting flow, impenetrable rhymes, and journey towards self-assurance.
YIBBY & CHUB.E
+ CHEF CHUNG
December 9th //
The Gasometer Hotel
Chivas Regal presents The Chubby Tour Melbourne. To celebrate the release of their new EP ‘The Chubby Tape’
CRY CLUB
MAX LAWRENCE + POMAA + WINTER GREENE
December 9th //
The Gasometer Hotel
Presenting a night of 80's glam while they launch their new single "Somehow (You Still Get to Me)." The Cry Club live show has a reputation for being electrifying
OPEN SEEN
+ KHYA + ROBERT BAXTER + CERULEAN
December 9th //
Meat Market's Stables
a collaborative art & music event with an all queer and gender diverse line up.
Celebrating intersectional identities and elements of queer culture, Open Seen will bring their DJs, performances and local fashion brands to help curate the art exhibition of your hot gay summer!
BLAKTIVISM
+ BIG WETT
December 23rd //
170 Russel
December
24th //
John Cain Arena
Tres has managed to create a lane for himself through his “Compton house” sound. Now he’s back with his first ever full-length record Real Cultural Shit – out later this year via Godmode.
SHARON VAN ETTEN
+ BATTS
December 8th //
Northcote Theatre
ALWAYS LIVE and Mistletone presents: in the wake of her brilliant new album, 'We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong'. A wholehearted artist, the kind of songwriter who helps people make sense of the world around them.
SOUND MINDS
+ FOUSHEÉ
December 5th //
Northcote Social Club
Sound Minds: Meet Ups For The Music Community
Sponsored by Heaps Normal
JACOB COLLIER
December 4th / The Forum
December 5th/ The Forum
Frontier Touring and Chugg Entertainment are excited to bring five-time Grammy Award-winning composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier and his DJESSE WORLD TOUR to Australia and New Zealand this December.
SPILT MILK
+ STEVE LACY + PEACH PRC + BUDJERAH + GENESIS OWUSU + FLUME + A.GIRL + KING STINGRAY + NINAJIRACHI + 1300 + SPACEY JANE + TELENOVA
3rd December / Victoria Park, Wuddawurrung
Real music festival hours!
KHRUANGBIN
December 3rd //
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
December 4th / 170 Russel
A mixtape of surf-rock cool, dubby disco and worldly funk – held down by the steady hand of drummer Donald Ray ‘DJ’ Johnson Jr, virtuosic guitarist Mark Speer, and enigmatic bassist Laura ‘Leezy’ Lee.
JAS.
+ IVORIS + MIZUKI + JEWEL OWUSU
December 2nd //
Colour Club
Join Hy-Lo Creative Studios in celebrating the release of Jas.’ highly anticipated debut EP ‘Along the Way’, which features collaborations with OX4ORD, 5AM and production from YAAK.
MINA YU
December 2nd //
Melbourne Recital Centre
Born in South Korea, raised in New York, now one of the most active pianists in Australia, Mina expresses her unique and authentic story of being a migrant through music. She approaches classical and contemporary pieces with curiosity, dismantling and reassembling to create something new and beautiful.
SOUL TRANE
December 2nd //
The Paris Cat
Jamie Oehlers, one of Australia’s premier jazz saxophonists, presents the music of probably the most well-known saxophonist in jazz music history, John Coltrane. Coltrane’s music ranges from beautiful, haunting ballads and tone poems, to highly energetic and powerful modal improvisations.
THNDO
December 2nd / Jazzlab
Having graced the stage all across so-called Australia, with an electric presence and powerhouse vocals, this local legend is bringing us 'Beyonce: The Deep Cuts and Beyond'.
JUNE JONES
December 2nd //
The Howler
Written, recorded, and produced in a small studio apartment during her first year of living alone, brand new LP 'Pop Music for Normal Women' is an inventive, energetic, intense and amusing journey through June's world.
JAWBREAKERS
December 2nd / Hotel Esplanade
presented by Live & Seismic Talent, the Jawbreakers’ performances have blended together dance music, theatrical performance and high-quality drag to create an experience unlike any other. An embodiment of bold, colourful fun that always brings the unexpected.
LION
+ DIRTY VERSACHI
December 1st / 24 Moons
Here to perform a patchwork of pulsing rhythms, sharpshooting rap stylings and a tinge of heavy rock; a vessel for their piercing lyrics which discuss socio-political issues.
EMILY LUBITZ
+ ANNIE-ROSE MALONEY
December 1st //
Northcote Social Club
Prowling the stage with the gravitas of a giant Edith Piaf stalking through a post-apocalyptic Laurel Canyon, with her friends from East Brunswick in tow.
THE GLAMOUR
+ AUNTY BLUE + XYLA
December 1st //
The Night Cat
This Soul/Grunge outfit is performing in full their highly-anticipated debut album set for release in early 2023. The group’s piercing live show will bring unforgettable melodies lulled gently by heavy, cosmic grooves.
GIG ARCHIVE
let the fomo drive you <3
+ BAKER BOY + BUDJERAH + JESSICA MAUBOY + KING STINGRAY + SYCCO + THELMA PLUM + ALICE SKY + ELECTRIC FIELDS + EMMA DONOVAN + JK-47 + KALYANI + MO'JU + MORE!
FIRST AND FOREVER
November 26th //
Hanging Rock
First & Forever is a new, day-long festival celebrating Blak excellence and the irrepressible force that is contemporary First Nations culture and music.
R.E.M.EDY
+ JADE ALICE + YARA
November 26th //
The Toff In Town
Join rising R&B superstar R.em.edy and her live band at her first ever headline show to celebrate the release of her debut EP, 'Last Summer'.
VETTA BORNE
+ ROBERT BAXTER
November 25th //
The Gasometer Hotel
'Rose Avenue: Vol 1: EP release party, headlined by multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Vetta Borne! With an amazing support act to match, this is not a gig to be missed.
FLUME
+ MAY(A) + TORO Y MOI
November 24th //
John Cain Arena
As one of Australia’s biggest-selling international touring artists, Flume will bring his Palaces World Tour to town this November.
RUBY GILL
+ SPECIAL GUEST TBC
November 24th //
Northcote Social Club
Armed with her heavy piano, incredible supports and, of course, a frown on her face. Come for the wit, stay for the emotional repercussions.
CHANNEL TRES
+ BIG WETT
November 23rd //
170 Russel
November 24th //
John Cain Arena
Tres has managed to create a lane for himself through his “Compton house” sound. Now he’s back with his first ever full-length record Real Cultural Shit – out later this year via Godmode.
BIG THEIF
+ SUPPORT ACT TBC
November 22nd & 23rd
// The Forum
Hot on the heels of their monumental 20-track album 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You', they head back into town for another set of shows.
STEVE LACY
+ FOUSHEÉ
November 22nd //
John Cain Arena
Lacy’s Australian visit follows the release of his critically acclaimed new album 'Gemini Rights', released in July. Written, produced, and played pretty much entirely by Steve, the record is an incredible leap forward for an artist who has already established himself as a true cultural force.
PRAHRAN SQUARE BLOCK PARTY
November 20th //
Prahran Square
FREE ENTRY
+ BUMPY + EMMA VOLARD + 30/70 + MIDLIFE
YUNG SINGH
November 19th //
The Night Cat
Global Gabru Tour Presented by Astral People & The Operatives.
HOLLY HEBE
+ FRANJAPAN + MIZUKI
November 19th //
The Gasometer Hotel
Bringing euphoric soundscapes and a bubbly pop sound, Holly Hebe is launching her debut EP ‘Party Mix’.
GALLERY - EXHIBIT A
+ DAMEELA + HUMAN MOVEMENT + LEX MARLI + PRIYA + RINO + SAMALFRED
November 19th //
Industrique Warehouse
OPS TV
RAH(SG) + PHILLY + NAM + JPS
November 15th / The Night Cat
Brand new Melbourne import from Singapore, Rah and Party starter Philly play their debut show for the ops, alongside Residents Nam & JPS.
FREE ENTRY
SOUL CHIC (WOMEN OF JAZZ)
November 18th //
The Paris Cat
With their unique blues and Jazz voice blend, their vibrant personalities & endearing stage presence, this pair has been described as both memorising and highly entertaining to watch.
SLY WITHERS
+ TYLER RICHARDSON + MOANING LISA
November 18th //
Northcote Theatre
This Perth indie emo outfit have announced a brand-new album - Overgrown - and their largest ever national headline tour.
MARLON WILLIAMS
November 18th / The Palais
Presented by RRR, 'My Boy' album tour!
LOVE CLUB
+ CLADDY + MOTHAFUNK + DJ CHERUB + WHEAT + DJ MOONCUP
November 18th / 24 Moons
An immersive evening of disco inspired dance music. Feel love under the hazy shimmer of the disco ball. Love Club is a discotheque for queers, femmes and their friends.
PANIA
+ GRAIGIER WAVE
November 17th //
The Worker's Club
Celebrate release of new EP 'burnt ur clothes and changed the addy' with West Melbourne rapper and singer.
SOAKED OATS
+ HOT IN THE CITY
November 13th //
The Curtin
On the release-eve of their debut album, 'Working Title'.
LADYHAWKE
+ THE BEL AIR LIP BOMBS + QUEEN P
November 13th //
The Corner Hotel
From across the pond, Ladyhawke visits to bring us a performance of her 'Time Flies' tour.
November
GIG ARCHIVE
stay in touch, so you don't miss out
AMADOU SUSO
+ FRIENDS
November 13th / Bar Oussu
Variously described as a prodigy, mesmerizing, and the Jimi Hendrix of the kora, Amadou is this generation's direct descendent of the world's first kora player.
JULS
+ KOMANG
+ TURBO CHOOK
November 13th //
Bourke Street Courtyard
Tamo Junto and The Operatives welcome acclaimed producer, Juls, for his debut Australian tour
IJALE
+ JAAL + VOLDY + JEWEL OWUSU + SOJU GANG
November 12th / Colour Club
'On To The Next' album party from Naarm based rapper, mix and master engineer and creative director.
SUMMER CAMP
+ ACCOMPANIMENTS
November 12th
Chapel Off Chapel
Interwoven with stories from Emma’s childhood, growing up in Nambucca, alongside an all-star band of Melbourne jazz legends including Eugene Ball, Andrea Keller, Fred Leone and more, this will be a joyous festival.
VERA BLUE
+ BECCA HATCH
November 12th / The Forum
2022 Australian tour, in celebration of the release of her new album 'MERCURIAL'!
SRIRACHI
+ BECKAH AMANI
+ GABRIELLA COHEN
November 11th / Section 8
'Suckin On My Titties' single release party, with West Sydney's very own. Tittie donuts included, this is not one to miss!
FREE ENTRY
DON GLORI
+ KRAKATAU + MINDY MENG WANG
November 11th / The Howler
Welcome' album launch party!
BIG FREEDIA
November 11th / The Curtin
ALWAYS LIVE Presents: Islands In The Sky, with bounce rap queen herself!
JESS B
+ SOUVBLKPSSY + PK + CVETLANA
November 10th / Section 8
Aotearoa's finest, ready to switch between dance floor fillers and hard-hitting wit, rapper JessB effortlessly whips up hip hop, dancehall, Afrobeat and house confection.
FREE ENTRY
ASHE
+ RIIKI REID + PHOEBE STAR
November 9th / Max Watts
'Is It Me Or Is It Hot? album tour!
SYN SESSIONS:
ROBERT BAXTER
+ AVA + MON FRANCO
November 9th //
Brunswick Artists' Bar
Join SYN and Brunswick Artists' Bar second collaboration for SYN Sessions! Get in early, spots are limited!
FREE ENTRY
ARAMINTA
+ SPICY MILK + ELAURA
November 8th //
The Worker's Club
Naarm based singer-songwriter brings her home produced art together through modernised feminine folk and pop influences
WALLOWS
+ HATCHIE + SPILL TAB
November 8th //
The Worker's Club
Naarm based singer-songwriter brings her home produced art together through modernised feminine folk and pop influences.
CONDENSED MILK
+ AMIN PAYNE + TAIJAE + SPECIAL GUESTS
November 8th / Section 8
For the past 8 years, Amin + Tai have hosted their much-loved party, every Tuesday night at Section 8's carpark.
FREE ENTRY
TLC
+ KYE
November 8th / The Palais
Five-time Grammy Award winnning, global RnB legends tour Australasia!
ALLZY
+ CALEB DAFF + LUCIENNE WYNN
November 6th //
The Worker's Club
Presented by Electric Events, this stripped-back set is the perfect way to chill and vibe on your Sunday.
MATILDA PEARL
+ KEEKS + OUTFIT
November 5th //
Northcote Social
Head on down to enjoy music from up and coming pop idol!
FLOW
+ THE FAR SIDE + KAMAAL WILLIAMS + THNDO + WAYNE SNOW + DANCINGWATER + ELSY WAMEYO + EMELYNE + TONY ALLEN EXPERIENCE
November 5th //
The Corner Hotel
Presented by The Operatives, Foreign Brothers & Always Live
GYPSY BROWN
+ THNDO + NFA JONES
November 5th / The Night Cat
This eight piece are coming to perform a mix of explosive old-school percussion heavy funk & soul infused with some hip hop.
TRIPLE ONE
+ YUNG SHÓGUN
November 5th / The Night Cat
Triple One, are back with a new tour in support of their continuing genre-defying project ‘A Dangerous Method’.
PEACH PRC
+ YORKE
November 4th / Max Watts
Breakthrough hyperpop sensation, Peach PRC grants you melodramatic dance-while-you-cry-anthems at her all ages show!
2 ON
+ DJs SOJU GANG + SAVAGE THE GIRL + HOUSE MUM. + KSMBA + performances by + KHYA, CHANTAL BALA
November 4th / Miscellania
Bestie duo TINIKA and Matisse bring you another stuntin all BIPOC line-up of DJs and performers for their second instalment of 2 ON.
FAIRTRADE NARCOTICS
+ TUDOR CLUB + VINNYRN
November 4th //
The Catfish
'Water Signs' single launch party!
KAREN LEE ANDREWS
November 3rd //
Birds Basement
Don't miss the opportunity to see music from an artist whose songcraft is built on a thorough knowledge of blues, gospel and soul music and motored by an undeniable hunger to connect.
THE
VERONICAS
November 2nd //
Transport Hotel
ALWAYS LIVE Presents: Islands In The Sky, with Australian pop punk icons!
November
GIG ARCHIVE
let the fomo drive you ♡
ELIZABETH
+ JUNE JONES + PILLOW PRO + FRAKO GONZO + GRAZER + HUNNY MACHETE + SOJU GANG + LONER
October 29th //
Thornbury Theatre
'Always Live & Our Golden Friends Present: A Night with Elizabeth + After Party'
Music Video Premiere!
MATAHARA
+ KOMANG
+ TURBO CHOOK
October 27th / Colour Club
'Side' Single Launch! ‘Side’ can be described as “simple yet beautiful”, with its lyrical elements exploring youthful enthusiasm and hope for new beginnings. It’s a song about self-rediscovery and celebration of life.
MNDSGN
+ THE RARE PLEASURES
October 26th //
Chapel Off Chapel
For his debut full live-band Oceania tour, come celebrate the release of MNDSGN's third album on Stones Throw Records - ‘Rare Pleasure’!
EMMA DONOVAN
+ ACCOMPANIMENTS
October 26th //
Chapel Off Chapel
Interwoven with stories from Emma’s childhood, growing up in Nambucca, alongside an all-star band of Melbourne jazz legends including Eugene Ball, Andrea Keller, Fred Leone and more, this will be a joyous festival.
DAYBREAK
October 23rd //
Abbotsford Convent
A one day festival traversing worlds of music, art, design and community. With access across three rooms plus the central, prodigious courtyard. 4 stages of sound and art. 18 pop-up market stalls. A selection of some of the finest local food & drink.
BIG SCARY
+ BECKAH AMANI
+ GABRIELLA COHEN
October 22nd //
The Corner Hotel
A belated celebration of LP release 'Daisy'! Freshly nominated for the Best Independent Pop Album AIR award, 'Daisy' is their most playful and dramatic album yet.
LALAH HATHAWAY
+ MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
October 21st + 22nd //
Arts Centre Melbourne
'Legacy: Lalah Hathaway sings Donny Hathaway' Hathaway's vocal prowess is undeniable, and her soulful jazz expression and technical virtuosity unparalleled. This is a rare opportunity to see a modern master alongside Australia's leading symphony orchestra.
SOLOMAN SISSAY & HIS BAND
October 21st //
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
'A tribute to the rich musical history of Ethiopia' Celebrate Melbourne International Jazz Festival by indulging in this delightful event!
PRESS CLUB
+ TO BE ANNOUNCED
October 21st //
Brunswick Ballroom
Having just returned from a month touring across the UK and Europe, join the Naarm four piece while they burn up stage.
MOOR MUSIC PRESENTS: FIRST BEIGE
FIRST BEIGE + SUNNYSIDE + EBIPHE + DJS: O HONEY + MOTHAFUNK
October 21st /
The Night Cat
Sunnyside reminds us of the beauty in collaboration - A cross pollination of jazz, dance, funk and house, led by an inescapable commitment to serve the dance floor.
WILSN
+ DAVID M WESTERN
October 21st //
Hotel Esplanade
'If You Wanna Love Me' Single Release party! Blurring the lines between the rock n’ roll and soul worlds, this will be an event you wont want to miss.
FREE ENTRY
MALLGRAB
+ LOODS + SURUSINGHE
October 20th / The Forum
Returning to his homeland this spring to perform off the back of his long awaited debut album. Get ready to dance your socks off!
ZELA MARGOSSIAN QUINTET
October 20th //
Chapel Off Chapel
Zela Margossian Quintet is an ARIA nominated ethno-jazz band based in Eora performing original works and arrangements carrying influences from Armenian traditional music.
THNDO
October 20th //
The Paris Cat Jazz Club
Having graced the stage all across so-called Australia, with an electric presence and powerhouse vocals, this local legend is bringing us 'Beyonce: The Deep Cuts and Beyond'.
MONTAIGNE
+ MOLLY MILLINGTON + MONTGOMERY
October 20th //
The Corner Hotel
Reining in her new era of music, Australian pop maverick Montaigne is bringing her album 'making it!' to life with an exciting and power hitting tour!
SYN SESSIONS:
ARAMINTA
+ P A V A N I
October 19th //
Brunswick Artists' Bar
Join SYN and Brunswick Artists' Bar very fist collaboration for SYN Sessions! Get in early, spots are limited!
FREE ENTRY
FREAK CLUB
+ SASCHA ASTRID + REALNAME
October 14th / Yah Yah's
Celebrating their new single and music video release 'GOBSTOPPER', FREAKCLUB will be taking the stage to show up and show out! Dress angsty, there's a prize for best dressed!
AGUNG MANGO
+ CD
October 15th / The Night Cat
'On The Go' EP Release Tour! Mango’s mainstream rise has been steady, leading to appearances at Laneway Festival, Spilt Milk, Golden Plains, and has been praised from triple J as their Unearthed Feature Artist.
J.ROBB (SOULECTION)
+ SMILEZ +MAC MAYOR + P.DAZEY + C-PASH + MOWGLI + ANTAGONIZE
October 15th / The Howler
'The Australasia Tour' Honeycutt returns from hiatus alongside Soulection’s Goat and crowd favourite
in J.robb for his first shows since his sold-out Australia Tour in 2019.
AMIN PAYNE
+ OJ KUSH LIVE + WALLA C
October 12th / Whitehart Bar
'Wednesdays at WHITEHART' featuring live music and DJ sets covering all genres from hip-hop, gfunk, jazzy house, Afrobeats, funk, disco & Brazilian.
FREE ENTRY
GOOD TIMES
+ CHRIS GILL + SOPHIE MCALISTER
October 8th / The Night Cat
The Night Cat and Northside Records are teaming up to present: GOOD TIMES, occurring monthly to bring the vibes!
LEISURE
+ HOLLY HEBE
October 7th / The Howler
For the first time in three years, Aotearoa's
LEISURE return to play an intimate show live in Naarm, bringing with them the best of their three albums.
THE STROPPIES
+ LOWER PLENTY + MOD CON + GLASS PICTURE
October 7th //
Brunswick Ballroom
Having returned back to Naarm from the UK touring with Paul Weller, The Stroppies have a night full of fun planned for their home town.
THNDO
October 6th //
Chapel Off Chapel
'The Reintroduction Tour' as THNDO (FKA Thando) furthers into her soulful journey of self expression.
ROBERT BAXTER
+ JULAI + GARFIE + MON FRANCO + STEV ZAR + CHAOTIIC GOOD
October 2nd / The Avalon
'TWENTY SOMETHING' Single and Music Video Premiere! Robert Baxter is a name to remember, as this superstar's light continues to shine.