Put the fun in fundraisers and catch the finest indie acts at the Bergy Bandroom.
Bergy Bandroom sees a big line-up for May, with album and EP launches, cabaret extravaganzas and parties for a great cause.
Want folky jazz electronica? Surf psych? Hyperpop metalcore? Egg punk? There’s fresh sounds, local acts and a trans-Tasman visitation bringing funk-soul worship to the masses. Come down and rock on at the Bergy Bandroom.
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Much Love fundraiser
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- Friday, May 2
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Much Love returns with an epic lineup to raise funds for Safe Steps, a 24/7 family and domestic violence crisis support center. Known for hosting legendary house parties in Kensington, Much Love is bringing back some of their favorite acts for this great cause. The lineup includes Psychobabel, Jack Harlon & the Dead Crows, Dopplerhaus and Overthinker, plus DJ sets post-show. Party hard and do some good.
Hobsons Bay Coastguard
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- With Metdog and My Guardian Angel
- Saturday, May 3
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Hobsons Bay Coast Guard return to Melbourne for their first show of 2025, bringing vibrant surf-psych energy and celebrating the upcoming single from their anticipated album Weather Report. There’s something special about this performance: the gig will be filmed and recorded to be released alongside the album for a full movie experience. Joining them are the chaotic Metdog and Vovo’s side project, My Guardian Angel. Come be part of history.
Frog Impostor single launch
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- With Riff Raff, Remember The Circus and Packed With Haste
- Thursday, May 8
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Bolty Faults Autos proudly presents Frog Impostor’s debut single launch, Verde. Fresh from a Sound NSW-backed European tour, this Muloobinbah prog-folk trio blends folk, drum and bass, jazz, Latin and electronica. The band, comprised of Niamh Bellicanta, James Hodgett, and Tim Evans, will be joined by special guests throughout the performance, as well as supporting acts: all-female punk-jazz powerhouses Riff Raff, emotional songwriter Remember the Circus and ambient groove project Packed With Haste.
Dr Reknaw (NZ)
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- With Julian Joseph and LAISA LOVED
- Friday, May 9
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Dr Reknaw is marking the release of their second studio album Miracles with a trans-Tasman tour, bringing their psychedelic folk-reggae-soul fusion to life in the Bandroom! Featuring the enchanting vocals of sister duo Sophie and Julia, backed by Aotearoa maestros Jules Blewman (guitar) and Luther Hunt (drums/BVs), it’s a soulful experience of musical joy and psychedelic worship. An uplifting night of divine soul sounds.
The Mundaynes
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- With Exiles and De Porsal
- Saturday, May 10
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Catch The Mundaynes, Melbourne’s six-piece post-punk, new wave rising stars, as they celebrate the release of their debut EP at the Bergy Bandroom. They list Shame, Talking Heads, and early INXS as influences and they’re known for delivering killer live shows with passion. Joining them are gritty post-punk rock-and-rollers Exiles and De Porsal, spanning egg punk, jangle pop, blues, and funk.
Red Heart Rising
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- Sunday, May 11
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Go goth for a good cause. It’s a night of dark revelry at a very different fundraiser, with proceeds going toward gender-affirming surgery for local goth Hazel. Featuring a killer line-up of gothic, psychobilly, electronic and punk bands, the night will bring performances from Hypno Sex Ray (Cramps tribute), Howling Mountain (grunge/stoner rock), One Whole Hand (Gothic/New Wave rock), Hope in the Static (post-punk, shoegaze), Helvetica Scenario (Sisters of Mercy covers) and Teeth Dreamer (ambient electronic). Haunting drag acts shall entertain between sets. Dress in your best bloodied, corseted and fang-ready attire.
Bukowski
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- With Sophisticated Dingo and Crawling
- Thursday, May 15
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Local emo-punk band Bukowski return to the hometown stage for a night of ferocity off the back of the release of their debut album, I Don’t Wanna Live. I Don’t Wanna Die, released independently in February. With emotionally charged tracks like Superweak, Sow and What Do You Want Me To Be, expect raw energy and heart-wrenching lyricism you’ve come to expect. garage-punk duo Sophisticated Dingo and local act Crawling will join them for this killer gig.
Nightlight
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- With A Swift Farewell, Benchcup and This Space Is Ours
- Saturday, May 17
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Bringing their blend of hyperpop, metalcore and alt-pop to the bandroom, nightlight are marking the release of their debut EP, how does it feel? With their signature high-energy, almost festival-level performance intensity, nightlight is making bold, crashing waves in the Aussie alt scene. The night features support acts emo pop-punk A Swift Farewell, Benchcup’s metalcore-trap fusion and the emo talents of This Space Is Ours, whipping the crowd into a furious frenzy.
Roxxie Simone
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- Sunday, May 18
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Get ready for an unforgettable night of “glam, grit and glitter” as Roxxie Simone seduces the Bergy Bandroom. Vintage tease with a contemporary edge, Roxxie fills the room with her bold rock-and-roll presence and sheer star power. This is real dirty dancing. The name on everybody’s lips is gonna be Roxxie – and her special guests, Altav and Starlet. One night. One stage. One show you don’t want to miss.
New Delica
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- With The Sundials and Yours, Georgina
- Sunday, May 30
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New Delica’s back in Naarm, riding high on the mega release of their sophomore album, Taken By The Storm, which amassed over a million streams in 2024. The show features support performances from Adelaide’s high-energy, flared-pants party-rockers The Sundials, bringing their vintage sound to Melbourne for the first time, and Yours, Georgina, a Naarm-based folk-rock singer-songwriter.
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This article was made in partnership with Bergy Bandroom.
