Outspoken folk, unbelievable vocals, drag comedy and living legends – nothing is off the table this month at Memo.
Settle into Memo Music Hall for a night (or afternoon) of dazzling musicianship and welcoming community. The St Kilda venue beckons you in, offering world-class entertainment in an intimate setting, equipped with a show-stopping sound system that makes the talent shine.
This month, all of the artists on the calendar are time-tested and road-ready, with decades or more of experience behind them and plenty of stories to tell. They’re musicians who have had the chance to sharpen their skills and perfect their performances.
So who’s playing? Let’s take a look.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
Searching for Charlie Owen w/ Charlie Owen & Dan Brodie
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- 2 April
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After four decades in the game, Charlie Owen is digging into the back pages with good mate Dan Brodie for a special intimate night at Memo Music Hall. Fans can expect deep cuts, masterful guitar work and stories from his days in Tex, Don and Charlie, Beasts of Bourbon, The New Christs and Divinyls. It’ll be the kind of warm, heartfelt evening that only Memo can deliver.
Meg Washington
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- 10 April
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Platinum-selling, award-winning force of nature Meg Washington is rolling through Memo with her genre-defying blend of jazz, pop, folk and musical theatre flair. Joined by special guest Jo Davie, this Natural Beauty Tour promises soaring vocals and heartfelt tunes that’ll have the whole room swooning.
Strings Attached Festival
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- 11 April
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Greg Gould has pulled together a star-studded lineup for Strings Attached, featuring powerhouse voices like Kate DeAraugo, Tarryn Stokes, Adam Noviello, Cle and more. Prepare yourself for soaring live strings, big vocals and pure magic in one unforgettable night.
Eric Bibb & Band
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- 15 April
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Three-time Grammy-nominated blues legend Eric Bibb is back in Australia with his full band for the first time since 2023, celebrating the new album One Mississippi. Get ready for soulful storytelling, masterful guitar and that warm, rootsy vibe that Eric does best.
Kevin Borich Express
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- 16 April
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Australian guitar hero Kevin Borich is hitting the road again with his Express, serving up infectious funkin’ rockin’ blues that’ll have you moving from the first riff. With decades of fire and flair behind him, this is classic Aussie rock energy done right in the heart of St Kilda. Crank it up, Melbourne.
Neil Murray & his Band
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- 17 April
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Naarm’s own Neil Murray is launching his new single Still Here By My Side with a full band set packed with cuts from his acclaimed album The Telling, plus plenty of landmark tracks from his 40+ year career. Special guest Clare Cowley joins the fun for what’s sure to be an emotional and outspoken night of quality Australian songwriting, perfect for a Friday night singalong.
Myra Dubois (UK)
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UK comedy queen Myra DuBois is bringing her take-no-prisoners, acid-tongued show Siren to Memo. Expect rapid-fire laughs, savage wit and the kind of laughs that’ll leave you gasping. These are the only Melbourne dates, so get in early or miss out on one of the sharpest comedy acts going around.
Penelope Swales and the Stranded Assets
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- 22 April
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In the cosy Ember Lounge, Penelope Swales brings her searing songwriting and soaring vocals, backed by Mal Webb on bass and Kylie Morrigan on fiddle. It’s intimate, artful and full of heart, with outspoken political lyrics and folk spirit.
DIESEL, BY REQUEST ’26
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- 24 April
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Diesel is giving the people what they want with a special By Request set, digging through Johnny Diesel & The Injectors classics, his solo catalogue and the covers that shaped him. With raw soul, killer guitar and that unmistakable voice, it’ll be an iconic up-close Memo session.
Billy Field
- 26 April
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Quirky, fun and unmistakably Billy – the legend himself is back on a Melbourne stage for the first time in 40 years, hosted by Countdown’s Gavin Wood. Get ready for a rare afternoon of charm, stories and those timeless hits in the relaxed Sunday sesh. This one’s going to be special, so grab your tickets and don’t miss the return of a true Aussie original.
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This article was made in partnership with Memo Music Hall.
