The Corner is one of Melbourne's foremost live music venues and sees an enviable lineup of local, national and international touring acts most nights of the week.
LIVE MUSIC takes place in their iconic and famous band room. With big names on constant rotation, you know you’re in for a good show at The Corner
FAMOUS FOR their aforementioned mad gigs. They’ve got a great band room so they’ve been able to book pretty killer acts, including David Gilmour, Mick Jagger, The White Stripes and Crowded House
INFAMOUS FOR the pole! Proudly blocking your vision since 1871, that is one hell of an inconveniently placed pillar
Catering to a mix of music fans, sports crowds and Richmond locals, the venue is a hub for many of Melbournians’ favourite pastimes. The Corner strives to be an inclusive space in both the music and hospitality communities and has an ongoing focus of improving the venue’s accessibility to a broad variety of patrons.
Summery and laid back, right next to the train station and hosting some of Melbourne’s greatest gigs – what more could you want in a venue?
Attracting a diverse crowd, catch footy punters mingling with music lovers over an afternoon drink on their greenery-filled rooftop. Overlooking the backdrop of Melbourne’s city skyline, it’s the perfect summery and chill place to enjoy a late afternoon pint, or two, or three.
It’s been a live music venue since the 1940s and The Corner has certainly cemented itself as a bastion of Melbourne’s music scene. Owned by Tim Northeast and Mathew Everett, who are also at the helm of the Northcote Social Club, they book some pretty prolific Australian and international acts.
Close to the MCG, The Corner is the hangout of choice for the post-footy crowd, which could be a blessing or a curse, depending on who you are. Their ‘Round The Corner carpark springs to life on footy nights with a giant TV screen, and they’ve got a great late night menu of burgers and snacks to keep you fuelled through their high-energy gigs.
They’ve also got some great function rooms, if you’re in the market for that. From large corporate cocktail parties in the City Bar, intimate birthday parties on their rooftop or private dining in their legends lounge, there’s something for everyone.
Getting to know The Corner Hotel
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Why do you think the music scene in Melbourne is so special? Triple R, PBS, SYN, Community Radio, Government and local councils that support live music and creative industrie.
If you could book any 3 bands to play a show, who would they be and why? Dame Nellie Melba, Bon Scott, David Bowie. Rest In Peace.
What has been the ultimate highlight in terms of a show you’ve held there? So many. Here’s a couple of favourites – Gizz Fest, Sampa The Great’s Corner Award show, Thee Oh Sees, Public Enemy, Courtney Barnett, Dean Wareham playing Galaxie 500, even Tina Arena at Corner was awesome. Parquet Courts and Total Control was a big double bill, was also an absolute honour to have the late, great Sharon Jones come play.
Head on down to 57 Swan Street Richmond to see what it’s all about. They’re closed Monday, but open from 12 until late every other day.
