The Bendi’s back, baby!
I mean, they’ve actually been back for one whole year, after re-opening under new ownership by The Mill Brewery last August. And what a year it’s been! Full of culture, community and non-stop mosh pits.
The venue’s undergone a bit of a transformation as well, part of which includes a pumping new pub kitchen. Featuring a full menu of classics and weekly specials to boot, it’s one of the most exciting new eateries Collingwood has on offer.
Plus, they’ve also introduced a brand new bandroom initiative as well: Buck Wild Thursdays. In partnership with Jägermeister, they’re championing emerging local acts, serving up cheap drinks and live music of any genre in the upstairs bandroom.
Then there’s the epic return of Aussie legends Cosmic Psychos with Stepmother and FRONS.
So, what else is happening this August? We’ll tell ya.
Check out our gig guide, our festival guide, our live music venue guide and our nightclub guide. Follow us on Instagram here.
Convulsing + Reekmind + Tumour + WELL
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- 1 August
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Convulsing is finally back after six years, bringing their crushing, chaotic energy to the Bendi stage for their first-ever headline appearance. They’ll be joined by NSW’s death-doomers Reekmind, local death-metal bruisers Tumour and the experimental heaviness of WELL.
Nephalem + Kniver + Virulent Invocation
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- 1 August
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Upstairs, after seven years of buildup, Virulent Invocation will be making their long-awaited stage debut, unleashing metal madness on all in their presence. They’ll be joined by the genre-hoppers of Nephalem and the melodic aggression of Kniver for a night of loud and sweaty celebration.
Ulthar + Jarhead Fertilizer
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- 2 August
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Blackened death metal force Ulthar are flying in from the United States, teaming up with grindcore freaks Jarhead Fertilizer for an absolutely crushing co-headliner. From California and Maryland respectively, they’ll be giving it full-throttle, so get ready to mosh.
Charger + Past Her Eyes
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- 2 August
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Head upstairs for an intimate night as Charger headline for the first time in Melbourne, alongside fellow rising talents Past Her Eyes. Charger will be leaving it all on the floor as it’ll be their last show before a brief hiatus.
All Monsters Are Human + Electric Funeral + Hard Mercury
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- 7 August
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Prepare for a night of monstrous sound as All Monsters Are Human lead the charge in the first Buck Wild Thursday of the month, with Electric Funeral and Hard Mercury in tow. Expect thunderous riffs, technical prowess and heavy grooves from start to finish.
Smoking Caterpillar + Wrendive + Long Legs – Metamorphosis
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- 8 August
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Psychedelic punks Smoking Caterpillar may have been in their cocoons for the past little while, but lucky for us, they are emerging to transform the upstairs stage with their mind-bending rock. With support from Wrendive and Long Legs, this gig promises weird vibes, warped riffs and a few surprises.
NOTHING + Vault Hill + Roswell Deathsquad + Oppose The Sun
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- 8 August
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NOTHING brings their signature wall of sound to the Bendi, dishing out blast beats and prog prowess with support from Vault Hill and Roswell Deathsquad. It’s also the debut show for Oppose The Sun, so don’t miss their first outing into the heavy scene.
Emo Diva – Divorce Core with Divorced Dad 83
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- 9 August
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IG icon Divorced Dad 83 is hitting the Bendi stage for a night of ’90s rock hits. He’ll be celebrating the release of his new online course by offering one-on-one interactions and therapy to anyone who needs it. He’ll be joined by Emo Diva DJs, and it’s free entry for anyone who’s ever been divorced – yay!
Babchia + Special Guests
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- 14 August
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Babchia heads upstairs for another Buck Wild Thursday night, bringing alternative charm alongside a hand-picked lineup of special guests. Expect shoegazy vibes and raw emotion straight out of Naarm.
Rise From Ashes + Armoured Earth + Abreact + Destroy Fear
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- 15 August
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Modern metalcore fans, assemble. This stacked lineup features the punishing precision of Rise From Ashes, the anthemic might of Armoured Earth, and heavy support from Abreact and Destroy Fear.
Hellraiser Fest – Questmaster + Gutless + Josh Wells & Karina Utumo + More
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- 16 August
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Hellraiser Fest is back to melt your face off with Questmaster, Gutless, and more heavy heroes on the bill. It’s a one-night-only, full-force showcase of Aussie metal talent, hosted by Hellraiser Tattoo. Maybe get some new ink while you’re at it?
War Bear
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- 22 August
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Things are getting weird at the Bendi, in the best way possible. Queensland’s War Bear are teaming up with Albury deathcore divas Arkangel, Bendigo’s ever-energetic Spacegoat and Melbourne’s own Outer Worlds for a night of ooey-gooey goodness.
Myridian + Atra Vetosus + In Eden Slain + Requite
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- 23 August
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Melbourne’s own Myridian headline a brutal bill with Tasmania’s Atra Vetosus bringing their melodic black metal to the mainland. With In Eden Slain and Requite rounding it out, this is a showcase of epic, doomy grandeur.
Bendi 1-Year Revival – Mammon’s Throne + Algor Mortis + More
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- 29 August
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Mammon’s Throne and Algor Mortis help the Bendi celebrate one year since reopening! This co-headliner will be absolutely brutal, with doom metal, death hardcore, thrash and heavy punk on the bill. Expect blood, sweat, tears and maybe a birthday beer or two.
The Cthulus + The Stripp + Burning Effigy + DJ’s Miss Dom and Johnny Dambuster
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- 29 August
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Coming across from New Zealand for the first time ever, surf rockers The Cthulus will bring the groovy, cruisy vintage rock vibes to the upstairs stage. Joining them are turbo charged rock ‘n’ rollers The Stripp, hooky garage rockers Burning Effigy and more.
Bendi 1-Year Revival Finale – Cosmic Psychos + Stepmother + FRONS
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- 30 August
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What better than one birthday party? Two! There’s no better way to round out the month than with Aussie legends Cosmic Psychos. They’re tearing it up with garage punks Stepmother and up-and-comers FRONS for a no-frills, all-thrills pub rock celebration.
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This article was made in partnership with The Bendigo Hotel.
