Magdalia returns in 2024 with a brand new single and debut headline show featuring Melbourne new-comer, Mayzie Chew. Celebrate the release of ‘Hold It Up’ with performances from Magdalia & Mayzie Chew, and support from Kaiyah Mercedes & Lamont.

A soulful songstress with “one hell of a belt register” (Necessary Outlet), Magdalia’s recent single ‘Fault Lines’ topped the Australian Atomic Charts and was hailed as “evocative and memorable” (Necessary Outlet). Her release ‘Noreen’ was also voted one of the Real Songwriters of Melbourne Top 5 Songs of the Year proving her affinity for storytelling and understanding makes her a force to be reckoned with in her field.

“When it storms down,” everyone needs a shoulder to lean on and someone to hold them up. In conjunction with Malikah McEwen, the new single was written, produced and recorded by Seetali Mack (Kaiyah Mercedes, Kevin Silvester).

‘Hold It Up’ is a collaboration between Magdalia and long-time student Mayzie Chew, a young, emerging songwriter with a unique voice influenced by Tate McRae and Kasey Chambers. At only 16, she is certainly one of Melbourne’s most promising young artists.

Featuring unforgettable performances from an all female, neurodivergent line up, this show is one not to miss.

** IMPORTANT: This is not an underage event which means that all performers and attendees under the age of 18 must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian. This will be checked by The Bergy staff upon entry. If a performer/attendee enters the venue without a parent/legal guardian, The Bergy has the right to refuse entry. **

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22-year-old Melbourne artist Winn Rose is one to watch in the ever-growing pop scene. Integrating real-life experiences with catchy lyrics and immersive melodies, her music’s impact won’t be forgotten any time soon. Listeners will be able to dance along with and cry to the extensive track list soon to be released, and Winn Rose looks forward to taking over the live music scene in 2023. Supported by James Pav and Drewe Byrne, two of Melbourne’s most promising upcoming artists, join Winn Rose and her band for a night of high-powered music in celebration of her new single, "deep dive"

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Epic rock artist, Montana Sharp, is kicking off the year with 'Something Wicked' indeed. This not-to-be missed single launch promises a delicious serving of Montana's badass bangers both old and new, jaw-dropping high notes, and an exclusive preview of the 'Something Wicked' music video!

Featuring Dreaming Soda, Black Shades and Arrogance

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Come join Mykayla Pain for her first full band launch 'Of The Wild' down at the Thornbury Local free of entry with special guests included.

An evening of indie-folk-pop tunes from Melbourne-based singer-songwriters Blue Windows supported by Leo Nazz.

After a big year of local bands and artists performing at Kindred Bandroom in '22, Worth The Wallet returns as a bi-monthly event on the first Saturday of February 2023!

LINEUP:

Cherry Factory
Mouk
Lazy Liars
Georgia Ray

All bands, musicians and performers encouraged to apply.

How it works:

It starts by us doing our bit to help local musicians get on the stage – free of charge!

Patrons are invited to ‘pay what they can’ in which all of the proceeds go directly to the bands. Join us in getting our community together to do what we do best – support the local music scene over a beer with your mates!

Born in California, the Melbourne-raised songwriter’s yearning voice evokes Coldplay’s Chris Martin, blending cinematic indie rock reminiscent of Gang of Youths with thoughtful lyricism to paint colourful canvases of life and love. His first EP, the autobiographical voyage "Staring Out The Windows", was released in July 2021, with sun-soaked stories of young romance. After a string of sold-out headline shows and an appearance on "The Voice Australia”, his tender duet with ARIA nominee Gretta Ray "Twice Over" was added to Triple J Unearthed rotation. His defiant and punchy new single “Leaning On You (Wrecking Ball)” manifests a new, bolder creative vision, forged in Szabo’s own battles with mental health. Produced by Dave Jenkins (Vera Blue, Ben Lee), the song embraces the arena rock that soundtracked his youth.

Through anxious times, the chemistry between Seb Szabo and his band has expanded even further - diving into the darkest recesses of the psyche, translating our deepest, most powerful emotions live onstage into something awe-inspiring.

It's been a hot minute. Romanie and her band are back for her last headline show of 2022 at Cactus Room on December 1st.

After releasing her sophomore EP ‘Little Big Steps’ in 2021 Romanie was able to gain notable attention including AIR feature artist, national airplay on Coles radio, Aussie Music Weekly, FBi, JOY, MTV, RTR, SYN, Triple J, Triple J Unearthed and a slew of features including Women In Pop, Milky Milky Milky, Scenestr, Rollingstone and more. Having supported artists such as Woodlock, Kaitlin Keegan, Grand Pine, Norwood and more, Romanie quickly made name for herself into the Melbourne music scene after moving away from Belgium 3 years ago.

Strap in for a night of unreleased music and a new sound.

Special guests TBA.

My dear home town, I return to you for a moment to remount a new and improved version of “An Inaccurate History of Electronic Dance Music”. Longer, faster, bolder, louder. Not to be missed.

Imagine a future without dance. Without dance music. Now forget about it and come with me.

It’s rare to find an artist so astute in their craft and in step with a genre they can reimagine it convincingly. Xani achieves this in her latest release with electronic dance music. So inaccurately, yet so eloquently it may have actually happened just like that.

When pandemic restrictions limited our movements and human connection, artist, songwriter, and violin player Xani explored what it might be like to never dance again. Bleak, isn’t it? Dance has the power to transcend limitations, to take a person beyond the moment through the power of a beat, a rhythm, a movement of ideas. The thought of losing dance inspired Xani to create a world within her own reach where dance lived on and metamorphosised into something bigger than the present.

A huge fan of dance music and the iconic philosophical spirit of the dance floor, Xani dove deeper into the nuances of the culture, exploring the roots of electronic dance music (EDM). Where it’s taken her personally and how it’s driven cultures and subcultures throughout its short history.

On a quest to depict the in-actual history of her beloved dance music in her very own way, Xani engaged a visual artists’ approach to exhibiting a concept. Her platform for exhibiting? Sound. Her vehicle? Whatever and whomever got her back to that place. Connected on gritty dance floors again, transcending the moment. Under lasers, through smoke, in the subtle command of the music.

An Inaccurate History of Electronic Music is Xani’s version of that place. A story transcribed through violin, vocals, loops, frantic, primal energy and raw and organic collabs.

With this new concept album and live show, Xani has created her own fictitious universe of dance. A place she escaped to over the solitary months of lockdowns, when dancing with, or performing to humans wasn’t an option. At the heart of it, An Inaccurate History of Electronic Music is an acutely personal interpretation of electronic dance music’s evolution through the ages. And the soul of it is good music to dance to. A party album where chapter, by chapter the (inaccurate) history of dance music is tracked by Xani – a veritable musical alchemist and total fangirl – and friends.

As well as playing violin, singing, producing, and writing, Xani dipped into her family of local musicians and dance music allies to explore, create, and dance around a fictitious and totally immersive world within the concept. This highly genre-lised, ‘not-a-concept-album’ performance is a sequential collection of dance music genres of the past through to the imagined genres and sub-genres of the future with Xani at the helm.

With An Inaccurate History of Electronic Music Xani has created a new world to indulge in a luxury we never before realised was so invaluable.

“…a fictional world of EDM genres according to me. Where violin is at the centre of it all! Is that even allowed?”

Doors 9pm
Xani 9:30-10:45pm
Part Set until 11pm
Tickets $20

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.

Accompanied by indie pop darling Jade Alice and neo-soul extraordinaire YARA on support, R.em.edy shares her intimate new project live for the first time, putting her heartfelt songwriting, intimate lyricism, and powerful voice on full display, with the reimagined live band versions of each track coming to life and making it a night of R&B, soul and jazz to remember.

Are you brave enough to swim with sharks?

Australian electro-pop artist Kitty Rae is swimming with sharks and ready to take over the world. Don't miss this one-night-only performance at The Gaso, supported by two extremely talented singer/songwriters, Sidney and Araminta, in a powerful, all-female/non-binary line up.

Kitty Rae is a pink-haired, dark electropop artist with an empowering attitude and unwavering ambition. Reminiscent of Halsey and Lana Del Rey, her infectious alt-pop music will lyrically hit deep, but have you grooving to the beat and humming the melodies for days. 

Her confident, fierce attitude is undeniable, but her story is laced with a deep, dark quality that flows through her music. Her experience with depression and anxiety since an early age left her feeling disconnected - something she overcomes through music.

Soaring to over 13K TikTok followers in a short few weeks, her vulnerability and authenticity as an artist is captivating a growing worldwide audience who connect with her message of unapologetically being yourself.

With a live show that will suck you in from start to finish with lights, laughs, high-energy and deep feelings, Kitty Rae is proving to be a rising star in the Australian music industry.

Araminta is an angelic artist who revolves around sass-driven lyrics and smooth rnb grooves. Naarm based singer-songwriter brings her home produced art together through modernised feminine folk and pop influences such as Julia Jacklin, Faye Webster and Raveena. Her soundscapes are filled with soulful vocals, tight grooves, witty lyrical flares and playful uses of rhymes (while being soaked in a whole lot of attitude)!

You wouldn’t want to miss the beginning of this sassy heartbreaker.

Delivering bittersweet melodies threaded through vulnerable lyricism and comforting vocals, Melbourne artist Sidney, has forged a unique brand of introspective indie-pop that wraps itself around you - soft and familiar like your favourite linen.

Sidney marked her debut in 2020 with ‘Bullet’, a single that found itself on the airwaves of Triple J. She followed the success with ‘Guarantee’ and ‘Never’, landing a spot on Spotify’s ‘Soft Glow’ playlist, joining rotation on triple j Unearthed Radio and being labelled by Declan Byrne as “misty eyed, intimate and pristine pop that you feel a connection to when you're listening to it”.

Recent releases Tried and NICE GUY have amassed over 82K streams, landed on multiple Spotify editorial playlists including New Music Fridays, and Fresh Finds Pop as well as being played on Fbi Radio.

Sidney has just returned from a national tour supporting Harrison Storm and released her debut EP ‘Imposter’.

Don’t miss out! Get your tickets today before they’re gone.

Montana Sharp and Some Velvet Morning presents; "Choose Your Own Adventure!" a one-night only-show personally tailored and created by you, the audience!

Back after the torrential rains and ready to showcase the half-silly half-serious set list you've been waiting for!

Tickets are limited so don't miss out - With Support from Dreaming Soda

About Montana Sharp:

Eccentric, unapologetic art-pop connoisseur Montana Sharp marries complex classic chord structures and motifs with modern, innovative pop songwriting - her cinematic atmosphere will make you feel like the main character of your own movie.

Her coming-of-age debut EP Blood Moon, released in 2022, is a time capsule of the early twenty-something experience - the battle in removing the outer shell, and facing all the unanswerable questions. Sharp’s debut single 'Greenhouse' (2020) garnered impressive critical reception from the likes of Katie Noonan, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Cebrano, and non-Kates too of course!

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Prepare to be enthralled by Melbournian pianist turned singer-songwriter Tomalia. The homegrown, alternative pop artist plays around with her humorous but dark sound as she immerses her audience in pop cabaret style stories. Using attitude and eerie comedy, Tomalia sings about being a young modern woman and explores the ugly side of love.

Tomalia has been a pianist and singer for as long as she could remember and uses her classical piano background combined with jazz harmony and snarky lyrics. Studying a Bachelor of Popular Music at Monash University, Tomalia finds inspiration from fierce female pianists and singers including Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, and Florence and the Machine. Using the piano as an extension of herself, Tomalia tells eerie stories through twisted pop power ballads. Her alternative sound along with her sassy and unsettling performance style aims to draw you in.

Not much can prepare you for Tomalia’s passive aggressive cabaret style performance. She will be releasing her new single ‘Stupid’ on the 18th November and performing her debut show at the Wesley Anne on the 17th November. So you best be there and paying attention… Or else…

Up-and-coming singer/songwriter Noah Vernon is debuting in Melbourne at The Gasometer Upstairs. The Geelong local doesn’t shy away from the struggles of everyday life, mental health, love and loss, bringing it to you on November 16th. Joined by the likes of Nikki Wishart and Angus Legg - it’s bound to be a show you won’t want to miss.

I'll be back at The Lyrebird Lounge in Ripponlea for a headline show on Friday, November 11! I'll be playing two sets, with a whole bunch of originals as well as a few choice covers! (Maybe even some requests too...)

This is a rare opportunity for me to play a proper show so close to home, with an incredibly low entry fee of $10! Come down early for some of Lyrebird's signature Pizza and stay for the gig, or have dinner at home and come out for a fun friday night!

Laura Lucas is launching her debut EP “Light the Candle, Hold the Mirror” at Some Velvet Morning on November 11, 2022. Joining her for a night of warm music and deeply personal songwriting is special guest BRŪDE.

Canadian born, Australian based singer-songwriter and poet Laura Lucas fell in love with storytelling from a young age. Her introspective songwriting is delivered by delicate vocals and dreamy instrumentation rooted in a modern take on the indie-folk genre.

The five tracks that make up “Light the Candle, Hold the Mirror” collectively tell a story of how places can shape our lives and who we are. With the narrative pull of Laura’s heartfelt lyrics, threaded together by her soft and expressive voice, the songs reflect the tension between an acute sense of nostalgia for the city Laura grew up in and the future that awaits her in Australia.

Naarm/Melbourne based singer songwriter Scott Candlish is set to release his raw and intimate new single titled Blue on Thursday 10th of November.

Following the release of his recent track Forever in the Dark, the reflective new piece further explores deeper and darker moments of vulnerability experienced over the last two years.

After a consistent run of shows with the band throughout the year including Retreat Hotel, The Wesley Anne and Gasometer, Candlish will headline the Brunswick Artists Bar on 10th November to launch the two singles.

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Come and join singer-songwriters Georgia Ray and Amelia Allan for a cosy Thursday night of live music. Free entry!

Georgia Ray is a Melbourne based singer-songwriter, bringing together a mix of indie, pop and country influences to create a new and unique sound, telling her raw stories of heartbreak, loss and hope. She has recently been recognised by the Nashville Songwriters’ Association International (NSAI) as ‘One to Watch’. After spending the majority of the last couple of years writing songs and recording home demos, she is now excited to share these songs with Melbourne’s live music scene in the lead up to her upcoming EP.

Amelia Allan is an indie folk/pop singer-songwriter based in Naarm. Both intimate and accessible, her songwriting captures those fleeting, seemingly mundane moments of our everyday lives and transforms them into the significant. Her soft, understated vocals coupled with her unique sense of humour will draw an audience into her stories that reflect past observations, conversations and experiences. Amelia has recently been in the studio recording her debut EP in collaboration with producer and sound engineer Alex O’Gorman (Angie McMahon, Hannah Blackburn, BATTS). She is set to release her debut single in early 2023.

Breaking out in 2021 with releases ‘Linger’ and ‘What Can I Do?’, today Matilda Pearl has just shared new single ‘NICE TO KNOW YA’, out now via Sweat It Out. As the second instalment of her trilogy titled ‘MAYBE I’M JUST PETTY’, Matilda continues to say sayonara to toxic energy and reclaim her power the best way she knows how, making irresistible records. Basking in her pop-fuelled world of technicolour, she rids herself of bad vibes and second-rate relationships as combinations of acoustic and synthesised chords underpin layers of her electric vocal harmonies. Magically moving through her alto register, Matilda displays a richness in tone and depth of texture to be reckoned with. Entirely confident and self-assured she throws the ultimate level of shade, “hunny I’m so over it, gotta tell you don’t feel bad for me, I get to leave, you gotta live with you forever”. Forever bold and wise beyond her years, Matilda Pearl is non-stop flexing her insane energy and dynamic songwriting talents.

Mornington Peninsula based Matilda Pearl is going from strength to strength as she shares her technicolour world with every infectious release. Self-proclaimed as “mermaid meets disco”, she first discovered her love for songwriting at the age of 14, drawing inspiration from the likes of Lily Allen, Dua Lipa, Madonna, Jamiroquai and Confidence Man. Going on to enter triple j’s Unearthed High competition with ‘Your Touch’, Matilda garnered attention from an array of the station’s presenters as well as former Unearthed High winner George Alice. Recent releases ‘What Can I Do?’ and ‘Linger’ solidified her unique and inspiring pop sound, catching industry attention from the likes of The Music Network, Life Without Andy, Milky, Pilerats, AAA Backstage and triple j, with Declan Byrne noting how a Matilda record “feels like someone has shot a confetti cannon from a building top and everyone's suddenly dancing in the streets to the colourful rain!” Over the last 12 months Matilda Pearl has brought this insane energy centre stage with a plethora of festival performances including Reconnect All Ages, Land of Plenty, Groove Tunes, Ocean Sounds and NYE On The Hill, not to mention supporting Client Liaison at The Forum in Melbourne. This year she will be gracing the stage for her headline show at Northcote Social Club in November as well as returning to NYE On The Hill for what is guaranteed to be yet another electric performance.

Following the anniversary of their 2021 EP 𝙨 𝙥 𝙖 𝙘 𝙚 𝙙 , genre-bending chaos agents FAIRTRADE NARCOTICS storm The Catfish on November 4th to mark the release of their new single Water Signs with support sets from Momoko Rose & Vinnyrn.

A tapestry of lucid dream-logic, experimentation & shoegaze, Water Signs signifies a pivotal shift in trajectory for the band as they usher in their next wave of “Phase 2” modern rock epics.

Boasting a dynamic live set from 4 years of performing as a collective, this final headline for FAIRTRADE NARCOTICS in 2022 is not one to be skipped.

$15 presale (+bf) $20 on the door. 

First headline show supported by Annbll and Ameila Allan. Free entry.

Melbourne born and bred and flaming red-headed, Matthew Gilbert is an alternative singer songwriter with a folky and ambient flavour unlike no other. At the core of Matthew's sonic palette lies heartfelt songwriting, compelling storytelling and an abundance of relatable life perspectives. Matthew takes his musical inspiration from the likes of Sufjan Stevans, Boy & Bear, Coldplay and Bon Iver. His music is deeply rooted in storytelling elements from his own life and the people around him. These personal stories give an opportunity to think about life, illuminating the emotions we all feel but just can't fully explain. Matthew's arrangements captivate listeners with their honest melodies, lush harmonies and mysterious lyrics which reflect on every day to's and fro's of life. They hit hard, but always come for a cuddle afterwards.

After the successful album launch of his 10 track album ‘Getting Over All Of It’ in 2022, Matthew went off to perform it alongside an incredible 14-piece ensemble, to a sold out show and The Wesley Anne, creating a truly cinematic experience for his fans. Think lush string sections, earthy warm brass and an enigmatically soulful choir. This has spurred Matthew on to take this music into deeper areas of Melbourne.

Supporting acts include St Emerald and Rogerson.

Girls to the front! Buckle up for an epic night of pussy-powered badassery at Bad Decisions, boasting the talents of Melbourne’s premiere pop-punk princesses.

Here is your fierce femme lineup:

Witching Hour

Lady Whisper

Abbey Rose

Kitty Rae