All year round, the MEMO Music Hall makes sure St Kilda’s live music heyday is not a thing of the past.
Coming up at MEMO in December you’ve got Celtic rock and hard-hitting blues, a George Michael tribute from an ARIA winning pop singer, Australia’s most beloved ABBA show, and plenty of convivial, festive sing-alongs.
So, head on down to Acland St and see the year out in style.
Check out our gig guide here.
Singsongs: The Magic of Christmas
- 3 December
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Singsongs invite singers of all ages to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Hosted by Gary Brown of the LandDownUnder Band, Singsongs is a group sing-along with lyrics displayed on a big screen. Brown will be joined by Scott Griffiths on piano and guitar for a night of Christmas classics, from carols and Santa songs to pop hits such as Last Christmas, All I Want For Christmas Is You and Happy Xmas (War Is Over).
Eugene Hamilton & The Money
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- 5 December
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Eugene Hamilton is bringing the funk to the festive season. The local vocalist and band leader will be joined by a six-piece ensemble to re-wrap and re-gift plenty of crowd favourites, ranging from ‘60s soul to noughties pop hits. Hamilton is known to give everything a funky tweak with a splash of country and the odd Latin tangent.
BABBA
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- 6 December
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What rhymes with ABBA but is an active touring band known for its repertoire of Swedish pop classics? BABBA, of course. Hailed as one of the world’s most musically accurate tributes to ABBA – and with a stamp of approval from ABBA’s Benny Andersson himself – BABBA stop by MEMO for one last hurrah before 2025 comes to a close.
Claymore’s Celtic Christmas
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- 7 December
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Anyone keen on high-energy Celtic rock and magic dance need look no further than festival favourites Claymore, who’ll be bringing the holiday fun and a sleigh-load of special guests to MEMO on 7 December. Drawing on Celtic folk traditions and armed with guitars, mandolins, fiddles and bagpipes, a Claymore show comes with a promise of music, mischief and magic.
Checkerboard Lounge & Opelousas
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- 12 December
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Checkerboard Lounge and Opelousas, two leaders of Australia’s contemporary blues and roots scene, have dubbed this twin headline at MEMO a “big bad blues party”. Singing drummer Carl Pannuzzo will lead the four-piece Checkerboard Lounge through a set of blues, classic soul and roots originals, while the Opelousas trio will put on a masterclass in urgent, lively blues rock, led by vocalist Kerri Simpson.
Andrew De Silva’s Dedication to George Michael
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- 13 December
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Remember CDB? The 90s Australian boy band who had a massive hit with a cover of Earth, Wind & Fire’s Let’s Groove circa 1996? The group’s leader Andrew De Silva went on to win Australia’s Got Talent Winner in 2012, and lately he’s been indulging his love of George Michael. Expect to hear all of Michael’s many hits at this tribute show, including Faith, Careless Whisper, Freedom, and Last Christmas.
Relax With Max
- 19 December
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How many musicians does it take to create a tantalising blend of funk, soul, Afrobeat, R&B and gospel? The answer is ten. At least, that’s how many musicians cram onto the stage at a Relax With Max show. The band, led by former Night Cat owner Max Vella, have been at it since 1984, supporting the likes of Wilson Picket, Maxi Priest and Seun Kuti’s Egypt 80 along the way. Expect horns, percussion and non-stop rhythm.
The Mighty Wilde Xmas
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- 21 December
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Saxophonist and band leader Wilbur Wilde wants to get MEMO rocking for Christmas. He’s enlisted his band the Troublemakers to carry out the task, featuring members of Skyhooks, Men at Work and Bootleg Family. Wilde himself has been a member with Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons and Ol’ 55, and was a prominent member of the Hey Hey it’s Saturday house band. Wilde and The Troublemakers will be playing classic hits and crowd favourites representing their combined career efforts.
NYE with JAZZPARTY
- 31 December
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It’s going to be a party at MEMO on New Year’s Eve. Specifically, a JAZZPARTY. The local eight-piece have spent the last decade doing exactly as their name suggests, creating a loose and occasionally chaotic atmosphere courtesy of pounding drums, ecstatic horns, vocal harmonies, and the lead vocals of powerhouse Loretta Miller. As if that wasn’t enough, on New Year’s they’ll have support from Nitida of Don’t Thank Me Spank Me! and DJ Aperol Ritz.
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This article was made in partnership with Memo Music Hall.
