The Beast, as it lives and breathes, is certainly a glutton for a good time, and here at Beat we thought as much to give you a taste of what's to come.
The folks over at The Beast, situated in Brunswick East, have prepared a lineup so racy, so fast, so loud, so… September, and one so becoming of the changing of seasons.
The cozy venue offers a little protection from the tail end of one of Melbourne’s infamous winters, why not stay a little while and warm the body and mind with a perfect concoction of good beers, good food and good music?
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The Beast celebrated its 12th birthday just this week, and with plenty of that birthday spirit spilling over into the next month, it’s always going to be a party when you’ve got company like this.
If you’re keen for a drink or a feed, or even if you feel like jumping around a little bit, make this your first stop. So, let us raise a toast to The Beast: may it continue to bring travellers from near and far for many years to come.
Crafternoon with Ride A Cowboy
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- Sunday, September 1st
- Hosted by Ride A Cowboy
- Get tickets here.
How do you wind down after a three-day birthday bender at The Beast? We at Beat can get behind arts and crafts, acknowledging the undeniable meditative benefit you get out of it, as well as a tangible object that you’ve put your own personal spin on. What’s the tangible object in question you may ask? Cowboy hats! Decorate and bedazzle to your heart’s content, and walk away forever enriched by the experience. Yeehaw!
Shelly’s Motor Club
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- Saturday, September 7th
- w/ Insufficient Funds
- Free!
The 7th marks a real treat for those who love all things Motown, as Shelly’s Motor Club make their way to The Beast for one night only. Disciples of classic funk and soul, these cats really know how to get a dancefloor grooving, ripping through a set of classics and new tunes that are sure to send you sock hopping and foxtrotting before you even know what hit you. Joined by Insufficient Funds, it’ll be a roaring good time.
Sunday Honey
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- Saturday, September 14th
- w/ The Toothpicks
- Free!
Sunday Honey are a band that feels like a hug, with thick syrupy guitars that conjure up images of late-night drives along beaches and countless sunsets surrounded by people you love. Think powerful choruses and melodies that’ll leave you smiling long after the show’s over. Supported by Sydney indie legends The Toothpicks, we’ll see you down there.
CATPISS + Where’s Jimmy?
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- Friday, September 20th
- w/ Arabella and the Heist
- Free!
Start doing some research into a chiropractor – trust us, you’ll need one, especially after you spend a night with these hooligans. With each tune as moshable as the last, CATPISS and Where’s Jimmy are hitting the road together, and it’s all systems go for their caravan of carnage, first stop: The Beast. Maybe you should get that healthcare plan upgraded too, and you might want to get in touch with an armourer as well… things could get pretty ugly.
Portal Gun Album Launch
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- Saturday, September 21st
- w/ Pontresina & Vango Mango
- Free!
This funkadelic four-piece is gearing up to knock your proverbial socks off, and they won’t even break a sweat in the process. Rarely does a band like this surface, one that has managed to dial in just the correct amount of crazy, taking risks as they move in synergy through the changes. Blimey!
Trivia Tuesday
- Every Tuesday from 8pm
- Hosted by the Funky Bunch
- Contact details here.
What’s there to know? This ain’t your average trivia night, so leave those huge IQs at home and prepare for something a little different. Treat it more like a game show, where the mundane becomes interesting and those fun facts you’ve saved are now suddenly useful.
There’s a case of beer up for grabs courtesy of Tallboy and Moose, with a few consolation prizes that are sure to keep the sadness at bay. With $10 pints on tap all night, genuinely what else are you doing with your time?
Plus, stay tuned for the announcement of The Beast’s AFL grand final event at the end of September! It’s going to be a big one.
Want to know what else The Beast gets up to? Check out their site here.
