Fancy a Halloween party scored by Tim Burton films? How about a showcase of the best pianists in town? Whatever it is, Odeon Richmond has your October plans sorted.
Richmond’s newest music venue is showing no signs of slowing down. After an explosive opening its doors in June, Odeon Richmond continues to stun with month after month of epic gigs and incredible music. This October is no different.
From glam rock cover bands to Britpop cover bands, legendary Aussie musos to reemerging rising rockers, Odeon Richmond has it all this month. Read on to find out what gigs and events are sure to tickle your fancy at Odeon Richmond this October.
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Back Catalogue Bowie
- Thursday, October 3
- Beka Baker and Michael Dwyer
- Tickets here
If you were lucky enough to see Beka Baker perform her ridiculously good renditions of Marc Bolan’s classics at the Merri Creek Tavern, then you’ll probably be scrambling for tickets right now to see her take on David Bowie’s lesser-known songs. Known for her captivating acoustic renditions, Beka will be joined by special guest Michael Dwyer from The Thin White Ukes, adding plenty of Bowie-pedigree to the experience.
A Night of X Music and Other Things
- Friday, October 4
- Steve Lucas
- Tickets here
Odeon Richmond presents A Night of X Music and Other Things featuring legendary punk rock band X, led by Steve Lucas. Experience a thunderous showcase of seminal X tunes alongside original tracks styled after the iconic sound. Join us on 4 October 2024 at 7:00 pm for this unforgettable evening!
Moving Toward the Pulsebeat
- Saturday, October 5
- DJ Bricolage along with DJ Randy Lipz XXX
Saturday nights, the usual suspects take control of the sound system at Odeon Richmond, though with a noticeably darker flavour. Want to dress with a little new romantic flair? Maybe you hang out with the kids wearing too much eyeliner, or perhaps you feel a little more comfortable in a battle jacket. Either way, you’ll all fit in here, a night sure to satisfy all your synth-wave, punk (both of the post and classic variety), industrial and goth needs. We know you’ll be swaying with the rest of them in no time.
Video Disco
- Friday, October 11
- Fringe Festival Event
- With NAKS and Steely Ann
- Tickets here
Melbourne Fringe is stopping by Swan Street this festival season. Tony King’s Video Disco is an audiovisual feast that will see Odeon Richmond transform into a sonic escape of beats as Tony explores every corner of music from rave and rock to soul and pop. As a DJ who has spent his life immersed in club culture, you know you’re in safe hands with Tony King and his Video Disco.
Supersonic 90s
- Saturday, October 12
- With DJ Dan Brunswick and DJ Eddie Monsoon
- Tickets here
Has a certain brotherly reunion made you nostalgic for Britpop anthems and dancefloor hits? Odeon Richmond is here to satisfy the craving with this journey through the best tracks of the golden era of Britpop 90’s – Oasis included. DJ Dan Brunswick and Eddie Monsoon will be at the helm of the party, so you just know it’s going to be Supersonic.
They Came From Ballarat: The Mavis’s TISM Warm Up Show
- Friday, October 18
- With The Dead Salesmen
Ballarat-bred rockstars The Mavis’s are back at it again with another epic tour lined up, supporting Melbourne superstars TISM. Before they hit up the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in November, The Mavis’s will be warming their voices and warming the Melbourne crowds with a very special show at Odeon Richmond. Catch them in Richmond while you can.
Little Murders: Under Northern Lights Album Launch
- Saturday, October 19
- With The Interceptors
- Tickets here
As if 45 years of music, international tours and a doco made about them wasn’t enough, Little Murders are back to celebrate the release of their ninth studio album. Under Northern Lights marks a milestone in this prolific band’s career and will include 11 new songs for fans to drink up.
Sound As Ever: The Flannel Files CD Launch
- Sunday, October 20
- With Anthony Atkinson, Jane McCracken, KTV (duo), Rob Clarkson, Sodastream (duo), Penny Hewson and Robots In Love (formerly Sobriquet)
- Tickets here
With a stellar lineup to help launch the newest compilation CD from Sound As Ever, there’s no doubt that this night of Australian vintage musical artistry will be an unmissable event for anyone interested in Aussie music. Sound As Ever’s fifth compilation album, The Flannel Files, is a catalogue of rare and unreleased recordings that are nothing short of instant classics.
Psycho Sequinz: Glam Rock Covers
- Friday, October 25
- Tickets here
There’s nothing like a bit of glam rock to get your weekend going. Legendary glam rock cover band Psycho Sequinz are making their platform booted way to Odeon Richmond for this very special night of 70’s and 80’s anthems that are made to be shimmied to under the disco lights of a dance floor.
Dark Glove: Michael Sheridan (Of Max Q and NO)
- Saturday, October 26
Dark Glove is gearing up for an explosive show at Odeon Richmond this month. A band whose sound will no doubt ripple throughout the airwaves of Richmond and beyond on this Saturday in October, if you’re a fan of Michael Sheridan or any of his previous work (in bands like Max Q and NO), you can’t miss this gig.
Piano 4te
- Sunday, October 27
- With Adam Rudegeair, Solune, Ania Reynolds and Hong Yang
- Tickets here
Odeon Richmond is welcoming a change of pace this Sunday in October as the rock’n’roll is swapped out for the classics. Piano 4te will see solo pianists perform in this new series that has been curated by Adam Rudegeair. A local pianist and composer himself, Adam will also be moderating the performances. Experience the mastery of some of the best pianists in town this October at Odeon Richmond.
Halloween Tim Burton / Danny Elfman Tribute
- Thursday, October 31
- With Lake Minnetonka
It’s the spooky season and there’s no better way to celebrate than with this spectacular tribute show to Danny Elfman’s music from the films of Tim Burton. Local Melbourne musos Lake Minnetonka will be honouring these artists of eerie magic on Halloween night. Expect an event of the scariest of scores.
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This article was made in partnership with Odeon Richmond.
