Australian folk and alt-country legend Michael Waugh and Melbourne's favourite on-stage dating show are coming to Brunswick Ballroom as part of Midsumma Festival.
Michael Waugh
- 6:30pm, Thu 8 February, 2024
- Brunswick Ballroom
- Tickets here
Stomping the Brunny Ballroom stage with his rainbow elastic panelled Blundstone boots, this is queer-country, queer as folk, and some of the best damned songwriting in the country.
Painting vivid, joyous, funny and loving pictures of growing up queer in rural Australia, award winning songwriter Michael Waugh has reinvigorated Australian folk and alt-country music. Waugh is a songwriter’s songwriter, a compelling live performer and an extraordinary storyteller.
Among his admirers are Josh Cunningham from The Waifs, iconic singer-songwriter Eric Bogle and alt. country luminary Shane Nicholson. He is the recipient of a Music Victoria Award (2018 Folk and Roots Album of the Year) and a Golden Guitar Award (2022 Heritage Song of the Year).
Human Love Quest
- 6:30pm, Fri 9 February, 2024
- Brunswick Ballroom
- Tickets here
A special LGBTQIA+ focused edition of Human Love Quest! Featuring LGBTQIA+ live on-stage dating rounds, a special interview with a very special guest, love note reveals, prizes and more.
Human Love Quest is a live onstage dating show, presented by friends Xander Allan, Conor Gallacher, The Captain and Dr. Gretta, that brings the golden age of television dating shows into the future
Taking place in the beautiful Brunswick Ballroom, tickets and application form are available right here.
