The sun’s coming out and the Bergy stage is primed and ready for the best acts around.
We love a cold beer any time of the year, but on a Brunswick patio after a long Melbourne winter? You can’t really beat that. Which means it’s time to hit the Bergy Bandroom, the venue that always delivers.
This month, it’s prepared a cornucopia of musical madness for us, from up-and-coming indie rockers to soul-crushing hardcore, with everything in between. Whether you’re looking for fresh new talent or tried-and-true local legends, there’s something delicious for you on the calendar, we promise. Just take a look!
Check out our gig guide here.
Hammers
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- 1 November
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Hammers are kicking off the month with some raw energy and gritty riffs on their The Moment of Struth Tour. Featuring Arabella and the Heist and Fron, expect a lively set that’ll have the crowd shivering with delight.
Songs for MND Victoria
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- 1 November
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Thom Johnston is leading a stellar lineup of local artists, including Mila + Lucas, Jack Paraiso, Nic Bosnic, Albert Steeze, Molly York, Bray, Ali Harman, and Jasmijn Woods, in a day of live music to raise funds and awareness for MND Victoria. A special compilation album featuring original songs by each artist will be available for purchase at the venue and on BandCamp.
East Coast Co-Headliner
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- 2 November
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Get ready for a sonic blitz as Pray4Me, Cultists and Seek Misery team up for one of The Bergy’s most hardcore lineups this month. It’s billed as “the heaviest local tour of the year,” so expect punishing riffs, intense vocals, and an all-out moshpit ready to erupt.
Tentendo
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- 6 November
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This one’s for the experimental heads: Australia’s house and future-soul purveyor Tentendo will splice together weird rhythms and bold soundscapes as featured on his latest EP CPU.
Skyscraper Stan
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- 7 November
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Skyscraper Stan is bringing the full band experience back for round two of his Those Were Days tour. After a successful run earlier in the year, expect a mix of tender moments, big hooks, and a few surprises as he leans into that rustic-meets-rock edge.
Powder Blue
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- 8 November
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Powder Blue are hitting The Bergy to launch their brand new EP In the Shadows, a slick mix of indie, psych rock, reggae and funk as they stretch genre boundaries. They’ll be joined by Strawbz and Norfolk Island Pines, so the night’s bound to have a few layers of flavour and energy.
FEEL THE PAIN
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- 9 November
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Newcastle’s very own Feel The Pain are hitting The Bergy for their first-ever headline show in Melbourne, celebrating the release of their World In Two EP. Prepare yourself for face-melting hardcore, punchy grooves, and enough energy to fuel the mosh pit all night.
Hannah Donnelly
- 13 November
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Meet Hannah Donnelly. She’ll be dropping her debut single Questioned Your Intentions and bringing her warm groove and velvet-soft vocals to The Bergy. Supporting her on the night are Connor Callahan and Melody Kim, to flesh out a solid lineup of mellow magic.
Hachiku + Tamara & The Dreams
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- 14 November
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Indie-pop sensation Hachiku is teaming up with Tamara & The Dreams for a night of dreamy, atmospheric tunes. If you’re into lush soundscapes and heartfelt lyrics, this one’s for you. It’ll be a night of introspective melodies and captivating performances.
Tom Nethersole
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- 15 November
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Tom Nethersole is launching his Father, Son & the Space in Between project live for the first time ever, backed by a three-piece band and joined by Jordie Tomas, Alex Bicknell and Jax Giles-Webb. The show is built around contrasting emotions: love and loss, hope and grief, faith and doubt. It’s a beautiful ride through nuanced storytelling with a heart.
Caution:Thieves
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- 15 November
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With a name like that, you know there’s tension and drama in store. Expect dynamic shifts, tension-building breakdowns, and a show that’ll keep you on edge in the best way as Melbourne post-hardcore band Caution:Thieves take the stage supported by Some Heard Trouble, MiseryGuts and Cruelty in the Constellations.
Freshly Squeezed Sessions: Teresa, Chelsea Reed & Mia June
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- 19 November
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Got a craving for something new and full of flavour? Freshly Squeezed Sessions is The Bergy’s brand-new live series, hand-picked by Tyra Baker to spotlight the next wave of Aussie talent bursting with zest and heart. The debut night features Teresa from SA, Chelsea Reed from NSW, and Melbourne’s own Mia June.
Harper Bloom
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- 20 November
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Indie-pop powerhouse Harper Bloom is back at The Bergy to celebrate her third EP, House of Card, a vibrant, emotional ode to queer self-expression. Fresh off festival stages and a sold-out Northcote Theatre support slot, Harper’s bringing big energy and bigger hooks, with My Giddy Aunt and Kash Music rounding out a killer lineup.
Great Falls
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- 21 November
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Indie darlings Great Falls are back to launch their brand-new single Radioinactive, a shimmering, fuzz-laden slice of nostalgia. Joining them are Tom Lyngcoln, bringing his raw, experimental solo energy, and Comets, Melbourne’s go-to instrumental psych jam outfit.
Kurilpa Reach
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- 22 November
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Brisbane’s genre-blurring seven-piece Kurilpa Reach are stopping by on their Running Back tour. With a reputation for electric live performances and a killer list of festival credits, Kurilpa Reach are set to make this night one to remember.
WrestleBrainia – SundaySlam
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- 23 November
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The wildest quiz show in town, WrestleBrainia, is body-slamming its way back into The Bergy for SundaySlam, a chaotic, laugh-out-loud mix of comedy, games, and wrestling-themed mayhem. Every show’s different, with fresh guests, surprise challenges, and maybe even a new host each time.
Matinee of Madness!
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- 29 November
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Flitcraft are back with a brand-new album, Transmission Echo, and they’re celebrating with a Matinee of Madness. Fronted by Phillip T. King, the band’s brand of heavy melodic rock blends classic ’70s flair with a modern progressive edge. They’ll be joined by Aardvark and Cult of the Night, dishing out speed-metal chaos with tongue-in-cheek horror flair.
Divebar Youth
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- 29 November
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After their debut run through Europe, Divebar Youth is back on home turf for an unmissable national tour. The brainchild of Vinnie Barbaro, Divebar Youth blends late-night alt-pop with cinematic indie rock and raw emotion, crafting soundscapes that hit straight in the feels.
Odd Man Out (USA) + Half Man
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- 30 November
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Seattle’s straight-edge hardcore punks Odd Man Out are making their Australian debut, bringing their intense energy to Melbourne. Joining them are Brisbane’s Half Man, delivering their own brand of heavy hardcore, with support from Time Peace and Implode.
Check out everything happening at the Bergy Bandroom here.
This article was made in partnership with the Bergy Bandroom.
