Mikelangelo & the Black Sea Gentlemen are bringing their distinctive musical storytelling back to Melbourne after a three-year hiatus.
The Australian quintet is returning to the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their definitive album Journey Through the Land of Shadows. Mikelangelo & the Black Sea Gentlemen have built a reputation over more than two decades for their compelling songs, distinctive style and wildly entertaining performances that blend European folk rhythms with various eccentric musical influences.
Since forming in November 2000, the band has earned widespread acclaim, from headlining at the Sydney Opera House to sold-out shows on London’s West End, along with appearances at major arts and music festivals both nationally and internationally.
Mikelangelo & the Black Sea Gentlemen
- When: Friday 18 July, 2025
- Where: Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne
- Doors open: 6:30pm
- Show starts: 8:30pm
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The anniversary celebration will feature fan favourites from their milestone album including The Wandering Song, One of Those A Minor Days and the centrepiece of their live shows, A Formidable Marinade. Their music incorporates elements of European folk, mid-20th century popular song, spaghetti western soundtracks, sea shanties, old world circus music and other eclectic styles.
Journey Through the Land of Shadows established the band in Australia and the UK, showcasing their unique blend of storytelling, dark humour and musical mastery that has become their signature sound over the years.
The Brunswick Ballroom event offers various ticket options, including general admission with limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis, as well as premium reserved seating packages that include meals. The venue’s kitchen will be open from 6:30pm, allowing attendees to enjoy dinner before the performance.
This Melbourne show represents a significant moment for fans of the band, particularly those who have followed them since their early days, providing an opportunity to experience live performances of the album that helped establish their distinctive musical identity.
With their theatrical performance style and genre-blending musical approach, Mikelangelo & the Black Sea Gentlemen bring together elements of cabaret, folk music and storytelling in a package that defies easy categorisation.
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