New year? New music. It’s debuts-galore at the Bergy Bandroom this February with local starters, Aotearoa icons and interstate up-and-comers.
The Bergy Bandroom has jam-packed February with 28 days worth of music, mayhem, mates and dates. From a Valentine’s Day party for rockers to brand-new music from a slew of fresh faces, there’s a little something for everyone at the beloved Brunswick venue this month.
Get schooled in great music on the weekend and fall in love with ethereal pop in the evening. This month is making way for a whole bunch of first-timers, first-releases and tried-and-true legends coming back for another round.
Read on to find out about just some of the shows that will be taking to the Bergy Bandroom stage this February.
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Takee Alif: Watermelon Moon Single Launch
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- With Friggy, Tahlea and Adam Mendum
- Saturday, February 8, from 1pm
- Tickets here
No musical genre is safe from Takee Alif’s songs. Drawing on a wide spectrum of influences and inspirations, this singer-songwriter will be launching his very first single at the Bergy Bandroom this month. Get down to see the first in what will be many more releases to come.
Soda Boyz (NZ): Not Boyz Anymore Australian Tour
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- With Linen
- Saturday, February 8
- Tickets here
From across the ditch and straight to the Bergy, Soda Boyz are coming to town. This Kiwi trio of slowcore sweethearts will be launching their latest record, Not Boyz Anymore, all across the Eastern seaboard, with an extra special show at the Bergy. Catch ‘em while you can.
Riff Fist: Bringin’ The Fuzz and the Feels This Valentine’s Day
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- With Fungoose and Trash & the Treasures
- Friday, February 14, from 8pm
- Tickets here
Stuck for Valentine’s Day plans? Prepare to be unstuck. Slip right on down to the Bergy for the heaviest, riffiest stoner rock known to humankind. Both a celebration of romance and a dedication to the riff raff of rock, Riff Fist is offering you the kind of V Day plans you’re going to wish that you had.
Sundreamer: Live at the Bergy Bandroom
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- With Trauma Ties and The Cats That Ate Paris
- Thursday, February 20, from 7.30pm
- Tickets here
Describing themselves as ‘a thematically coherent journey through emo sensibility’, you just know that this blow-up at the Bergy is going to be brilliant. With three bands ready to bring the angst and trauma of emo-riddled tracks, only to delight with a shining light of gothic optimism, this isn’t a show you’d want to miss out on.
Thunder Fox: I’ll Give You The Daylight Tour
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- Friday, February 21, from 8pm
- Tickets here
Launching their latest EP, I’ll Give You The Daylight, Thunder Fox are bringing their pop sensibilities and charming humour back on the road. After a massive year of touring in 2024, this indie outfit shows no signs of slowing down.
Lostii: Debut Album Launch
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- With Forner and Girl From Nowhere
- Saturday, February 22, from 8pm
- Tickets here
Another debut is on the cards for February, with self-described synth-witch Lostii launching her debut album. A self-titled dreamscape of a record that traverses between ethereal pop and indie rock, Lostii – AKA Chloe Harrison – has got big things on the horizon with this project. Catch her here at the Bergy before she hits it massive.
Sumner: EP Tour
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- With Emi Emi
- Friday, February 28, from 8pm
- Tickets here
Across the Bass Strait and onto the mainland, this Lutruwita/Tasmania electronic duo are embarking on their very first Australian headline tour. These guys have all the ingredients to mix together an ideal Friday night: profound songwriting, masterful lyricism and explosive energy.
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This article was made in partnership with Bergy Bandroom.