‘Sublimely crafted deadpan pop’ - Uncut

“….the weight of their catalog has grown to the point where they come across like wise tribal elders”  AllMusic.com

‘any day The Bats release music into the world is a 'Lucky Day' as far as listeners are concerned.' - Under The Radar

What happens when a well-meaning comedian makes a cheeky joke about ISIS… during a live interview with Tim Cahill… on national TV… right before a World Cup qualifier against Honduras?

A full-blown international incident, apparently.

In this hilariously outrageous true story, Pete Helliar finds himself at the centre of a media firestorm after a throwaway line on The Project goes global.

An hour of music, comedy and questionable life choices. It’s fine. Everything’s fine. 

Five foot nothing and armed with a guitar and a mic, Sez invites her audience into the trenches to explore the world around her. Through stand-up and songs, she has struck a chord with millions on social media and comedy crowds at shows around Australia. 

★★★★ If you only see one dyslexic, bisexual musical comedian this festival, make it Sez.  —The Age, 2025

Aotearoa’s very own Queen of Disco, Lou’ana, has today released her highly-anticipated sophomore album, aptly titled DISCO WITCH, alongside a corresponding New Zealand tour for March 2026 to celebrate.

Rooted in nu-disco, soul, and funk, Lou’ana weaves nostalgic grooves with her own stories, creating music that moves through dance, liberation, and personal healing.

Earlier this year, Lou’ana revealed ‘side b’ of the album, by way of the five-track SO BELOW EP. Now she completes the full picture with ‘side a’, AS ABOVE.

Time has rolled on, and so has the clan DATSUN. After years of wrangling riffs across distant lands, marinating in sonic experiments, and rebuilding the clan’s percussive backbone, they return to their homeland with fire in their strings, fury in their rhythms, and rock & roll coursing through every vein.

 

Kyle Lionhart returns to Tasmania this autumn for three special shows, bringing his folk and roots sound back to the island. Don’t miss the chance to catch him live in an intimate run of performances across Tasmania.

Support commences 7:00pm.

Family friendly.


Recent Rock‘N’Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tim Rogers announces a string of intimate solo shows. 

Tim Rogers career reaches across 30 years, over 20 albums, 10 ARIA awards, countless TV, Film, Theatre appearances and is a best-selling author to boot. Ultimately Tim is known for his intelligence and craft in writing and performing a some of Australia's best and most loved songs. 

Be up close and personal for these performances of this most loved artist. 

Union Heights and Undeniable The Movie presents a special live music event at the iconic Revolver Upstairs Bandroom on Friday 20th March, celebrating Undeniable: The Evolution of Melbourne Hip Hop, the powerful documentary charting the rise and impact of Melbourne’s underground hip hop culture.

Celebrating the release of Chet Sounds' fourth album 'Tying Up Loose Ends', Centrefold and Boba Lego join the lineup for a night of rock'n'roll in the Gallery Bar at Oxford Art Factory.

'Tying Up Loose Ends' is out 6th March 2026

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We acknowledge that this event is held on the stolen lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.