From jazz to indie rock and everything in between, Melbourne's live scene is firing on a Monday night. Here's where to be.
Monday nights in Melbourne have a reputation for surprising the hell out of you, and this 29 June is no exception. Whether you're after cutting-edge jazz, post-punk energy, or something a little more leftfield, the city's venues are delivering the goods tonight. Here's your essential guide to what's on.
Jazz That'll Stop You in Your Tracks
If you're a jazz lover, tonight is genuinely spoilt for choice. Andrea Keller plays The Jazzlab — one of Melbourne's most intimate and acoustically brilliant rooms — and if you haven't caught this pianist and composer in a live setting, now is absolutely the time. Keller is one of the finest improvisers in Australian jazz, and an evening in her presence is the kind of thing you'll talk about for weeks. Tickets are available, so don't sleep on it.
Meanwhile, JasshuB hits Bar 303 in Northcote for a looser, more experimental take on the form. Bar 303 is the kind of room that rewards curiosity, and JasshuB consistently brings something fresh to the floor.
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Rock and Indie Picks
Human Noise takes the stage at Northcote Social Club tonight, and this is one to circle in red. NSC's room has an energy that suits big, bold guitar music, and Human Noise are exactly that kind of band. Tickets available — grab them before they're gone.
Over at The Old Bar, DARLENE bring their brand of raw, emotive rock to one of Fitzroy's most beloved dives. The Old Bar never lets you down for atmosphere, and DARLENE are a perfect fit for its worn-timber, loud-and-proud vibe.
Something a Little Different
Nieuw Mondays at The Workers Club is exactly the kind of weekly institution that makes Melbourne's music scene so special. This regular showcase spotlights emerging and experimental artists in a welcoming, low-key setting. Tickets available and prices are friendly.
If you're in the mood for something with a bit of groove and grit, +1 Fridays / Crip Rave Theory at New Guernica is carving out its own space as one of the city's most inclusive and high-energy dance events. This is community-driven music culture at its best.
Don't Forget the Rest of Australia
It's not just Melbourne going off tonight. On the Gold Coast, SOPO is hosting both Issy Dye and the gloriously campy ELTON JOHN THE DIVAS. In Sydney, Sam Wade plays The Vanguard, and Adelaide's got Jazz Jams at Adelaide UniBar keeping the Monday vibes rolling.
On the Horizon: Festival Season Is Coming
With Big Red Bash kicking off on 7 July and Splendour in the Grass landing on the Gold Coast from 17–19 July, the festival season is almost here. Start planning now so you don't miss a beat.
Browse the full gig listings and grab your tickets at musick.com.au — your home for live music across Australia.