Careers launching, eras ending and a slew of tours keep the Bandroom busy all month long.
It’s a big one for the Bergy Bandroom, spanning the full range from exclusive Naarm shows to debut albums, single launches and fond farewell performances. The smorgasbord of sound encompasses synth, metalcore, alt-rock, post-punk and various flavours of pop from global and local talent.
Catch everything from dreamy experimental music to soundscape impressions of distant cities, thumping alt-rock and up-and-coming queer and neurodivergent artists offering a breath of fresh air in the local scene.
Check out the broad Bergy Bandroom lineup that awaits in April.
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The Refuge: Heart in my Hands single launch
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- With Echo Social Club, Wombat, Jaded State
- Friday, April 4
- Tickets here
Off the back of their regional Vic tour, The Refuge are coming to the Bandroom to launch their new single, Heart in my Hands. This outfit from The Otways have spent the past 10 years honing their live performances, performing with The Vasco Era, Dr Colossus, The Maggie Pills and The Murlocs, among others. Their sound is influenced by bands like Queens of the Stone Age, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, drawing qualities from psychedelic, punk, new wave and heavy metal.
Destrends
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- With Milly Strange and The Mundaynes
- Saturday, April 5
- Tickets here
The fierce four-piece The Destrends will command the stage with their distinct indie, post-punk fusion, led by vocalist Matt Savage. They’ve caught the ear of the music world with two singles in 2024, Mindfulness and Straight, and they’re not slowing down.
Kaiyah Mercedes: MANIC !!! Single Launch
- With Local Sweetheart and My Giddy Aunt
- Sunday, April 6
- Tickets here
At just 18 years old, Kaiyah Mercedes has already found her own voice in the scene. Her songwriting explores her experience of being an LGBTQIA+ youth with autism and ADHD but through the light touch of indie pop rock. The entire lineup features all queer and neurodivergent artists for a unique showcase of local talent.
Oliné: Irregular Symmetry EP launch
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- With Emma Yue and LUCKYMAX
- Thursday, April 10
- Tickets here
Prepare to be enchanted by the dreamy vibes, experimental sound and striking vocals of Norwegian alt-pop artist, Oliné. Channelling qualities of Björk, AURORA and Kate Bush, with a fusion of pop, trap, funk and rock, her emotional live performances are already acclaimed since moving to Naarm just last year. (Fun fact, this seasoned pro has been recording since she was 2 and was the Norwegian voice actor for Boo in Monsters, Inc!)
Team Vom Forever, Last Show Ever!
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- With Cat Crawl and Cranes Against Clouds
- Saturday, April 12
- Tickets here
Catch the last ever live show for the runners-up in a “worst Melbourne band name” contest. Team Vom are going out with a bang (or a splash) with one last night of their self-described “friend punk” and “gay pub rock” music, so say farewell to the beloved “trash bags” of the local scene as they launch their final single.
GhostSeeker ‘Divergence’ Tour
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- With Revoid (QLD) , Weightless (NSW)
- Saturday, April 12
- Tickets here
Get ready for dark tales and heavy riffs from metalcore up-and-comers, GhostSeeker. It’s their national headline tour, promoting the debut album, Divergence, with songs of fear, collapse and a grim not-too-distant future. Metal as hell.
sleepazoid: Running with the Dogs
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- With Mr. Industry and Resenter
- Thursday, April 17
- Tickets here
sleepazoid’s 2024 debut album, Running with the Dogs, brought their particular blend of energetic grunge and post-punk with a touch of shoegaze to the alt-rock scene. Now on their national tour, this quintet is bringing their fast-paced pop-meets-grungy-indie-punk tracks to the Bandroom for a rollicking night.
Strange Talk: Luna Tour
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- With Foley and Sab Sagastume
- Saturday, April 19
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Indie synth outfit Strange Talk are back, performing in Australia again after a decade with Bergy as their exclusive Naarm show! These global sensations have released their newest EP, Luna, an electronic-synth-pop-nostalgia journey through soundscapes encapsulating their impressions of Stockholm and Tokyo. Don’t miss your one shot to hear it live in this town.
Rhysics Album Launch
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- With Jarrow and Barefoot Bowls Club
- Sunday, April 20
- Tickets here
After you’ve filled up on far too many hot crossed buns and chocolate eggs this easter Sunday, head down to the Bergy to dance it all off with local power pop legends Rhysics, indie rockers Jarrow and garage charmers Barefoot Bowls Club. Rhysics are dropping their long-awaited debut album Great Barrier Rhys, so expect a night of celebration.
JUNO: The Pity Party Tour
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- With Jewel Owusu
- Friday, April 25
- Tickets here
Meanjin alt-pop duo JUNO are hitting the bandroom with their high-energy pop anthems. Comprised of frontwoman Kahlia Ferguson and songwriter/bassist Sam Woods, they’ve gone from recording in their little home studio to Australia-wide festival tours and New Caledonia’s Live en Aout Festival, touring and supporting acts like Peking Duk, girli (UK) and Blu Detiger (US). Catch them here on their east coast tour, celebrating their new single, Pity Party.
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This article was made in partnership with Bergy Bandroom.
