It's a public holiday week and we're using that as an excuse to cram in as many bands and beers at the Bergy as humanely possible.
With a cozy vibe, a laidback beer garden and a fine selection of ice-cold brews, The Bergy Seltzer has always had a special place in our hearts. Recently, with the addition of the state-of-the-art bandroom, they’ve managed to kick it up a notch.
While we always loved packing in to see a show in the intimate front bar, the new Bergy Bandroom has allowed them to host bigger bands, welcome bigger crowds and get a little more loud and rowdy. Since opening, they’ve been hard at work wearing in the stage with gigs on almost every night of the week.
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So with a public holiday quickly approaching and good weather on the forecast, we’re highlighting all the cool stuff going down at the Bergy. From manic metal bands to a charity festival honouring bands that start with the letter B, it’s set to be a massive week.
Below, we’re giving you the rundown of everything happening from November 5 to 11. If you just can’t wait or you’re curious about what else is going on, check out their full list of events in their gig guide.
Blue Vedder Single Launch
- Monday, November 6
- With Kitschen Boy and Hot Glue
Blue Vedder is celebrating the recent release of their shoegazey new single Leather. After dropping their debut EP Static last year, the band has quickly gained a solid local following. In 2022, they secured a coveted spot on the Split Milk mainstage by winning Triple J Unearthed. They’ll be joined by the universally adored sweethearts of Kitschen Boy and the rising indie stars Hot Glue who are fresh off the release of their acclaimed debut album.
B-Fest
- Tuesday, November 7
- With Back Pocket, Bad Bangs, Bass Drum Something Music, Bayonet, Bellhop, Bench Press, BIFF, Black Bats and Blowers
- All proceeds are going to Animals Australia
Who cares about those damn races? This Cup Day we’ll see you at B-Fest! BOFF Records have rangled up as many B-themed bands as they could get their hands on and they’ll all be playing sets on November 7. B-Fest proceeds will be donated to Animals Australia, an organisation that fights against animal cruelty. It’ll be beautiful, boisterous, bold, berserk… You get the picture.
Xani + Life is Better Blonde
- Thursday, November 9
- With You Are The Eagle
Two Melbourne art pop artists are coming together for a huge double bill of eclectic improv jams. Violinist, artist and songwriter Xani will be performing her celebrated latest album, An Inaccurate History of Dance Music. She’ll be joined by producer and singer-songwriter Life is Better Blonde, best known for his glitchy RnB-inspired debut single Mine. Esoteric house artist You Are The Eagle will be kicking things off.
The Last Martyr Single Launch
- Friday, November 10
- With The Weight of Silence and Evergreener
The Last Martyr are coming in hot with their brand new single Burn It Down. Bringing together elements of nu metal, metalcore and electro-fused dark rock, they’ve got a distinct sound that packs a heavy punch. In 2022, the band toured with scene icons including Black Veil Brides, Skunk Loto and Dayseeker. They’ll be joined by Syndey trap metalcore trio The Weight of Silence and alt-rockers Evergreener.
Lonesome Dove Album Launch
- Saturday, November 11
- With James J McCann Transmission and Andy Burnout
Indie rock janglers Lonesome Dove will be celebrating the release of their debut album Sucked In with a big party at the Bergy. This year alone, they’ve toured alongside The Black Lips, These New South Whales and Magic Dirt and gigged all across the east coast. They’ll be returning to their Melbourne hometown to perform with legendary rock n’ roller James J McCann Transmission and Andy Burnout of Blowers and Brat Farrar.
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