High Note

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High Note

Northcote

High Note Northcote
Words by George Tana

Your new go-to place for eclectic beats and a healthy dose of community.

Live Music: Already proving to be a haven for those who have a penchant for the smooth, sultry and soulful side of nightlife, High Note’s monthly music programming stands out with an expansive mix: alternative, leftfield, electronica, dub, reggae and much, much more..

Famous for: Having their own custom-made sound system, an awesome feat of technical and creative ingenuity crafted by Turkish-born, Melbourne-based music legend (and co-owner of High Note) Umut Turkeri. It’s a sleek hi-fi system featuring vintage Altec horns that were once housed in the Sydney Opera House. 

Infamous for: Being a “twofer-one”. High Note transforms from a cozy, chill, clock-off spot where you can knock back a couple of cold ones, into THE spot for a night out – a place you would want to stay at for the long haul.

With two distinct adjoining spaces placed on either side of the iconic Northcote Theatre, High Note is a brand new music bar and community space in the heart of Northcote. Hosting workshops, art exhibitions and live music, it ultimately creates a uniquely multifaceted experience.

This commitment to variety also extends to their drinks menu. Ensuring there’s something available for every taste, it features plenty of classics but also a pretty sizable array of locally sourced Australian beers and wines.

High Note radiates this self-affirmed but not standoffish sense of coolness, coming across as the place to be for people who are in the know (which would be you now that you’re reading this, how lucky). The best part of this though, is it doesn’t tread into being a wanky, exclusive cool-kids-only club. It’s an inclusive venue full of lovely staff and patrons alike.

It’s also got a super friendly, community-focused ethos, bringing like-minded people together in a space where they can immerse themselves in its hazy-orange ambience and revel in good music, good company and good vibes.