Outside may be cold, but the Bergy stage is hot, hot, HOT this month.
You’re walking down Sydney Road. You hear the dull thud of a kick drum and see a warm glow coming through the Bergy windows. You know that no matter what night, the beers will be frosty, the company will be chatty and the stage will be home to some of the finest talent this city has to offer.
The July program keeps things interesting, with a wide range of genres and more debut album release parties than you could shake a stick at. If you’re looking for a new favourite band, you’ll probably find one on the Bergy stage this month.
Keep up with the latest music news, features, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
The Pearlies
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- 3 July
- With Man Crave and Birdgirl
- Tickets here
Nostalgic for the easy-breezy grooves of the ’60s? The Pearlies with take you back there with their time-travelling brand of jangle pop. Expect heartwarming melodies, twangy guitars and enough “ooo”s to get you grooving. They’ll be joined by the high-energy shredders of Man Crave and the ethereal soundscapes of Birdgirl, making for a charming night of tunes.
FANGZ
- 4 July
- With OH! Daisy, All Regards and Grevillea
- Tickets here
Sydney punk rockers FANGZ are hitting the Bergy to show off their brand new debut album Shui, set to be released on the day of the show – so prepare yourself for a big celebration. Gaining acclaim rock local magazines, radio stations and tastemakers, the band are heading out on their biggest tour yet.
MUSE Artists
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- 5 July
- With Christina Nic, Cleo Marie, Indi and Shyla Farrugia
- Tickets here
Presented by Muse Vocal Studios, this arvo show features four impressive voices from different musical spheres. See 17-year-old indie pop artist Christina Nic, pop princess Cleo Marie, musical theatre powerhouse Shyla Farrugia and country blues star Indi, all for the price of one ticket.
Barefoot Bowls Club
- 5 July
- With Spirit Level, Hot Dog and Meraki Minds
- Tickets here
Hailing from Dingley Village, this beloved five-piece is set to drop their sophomore EP Everything to Show You, celebrating the last seven years of creativity, local gigs and community. Indie poppers Meraki Minds, punksters Spirit Level (F.K.A Bayonet) and pork product enthusiasts Hot Dog are tagging along for what is sure to be a wild ride.
Sunday School
- 6 July
- With SLAUX, Badass Broadcasters and Mezzanine
- Tickets here
The Bergy bandroom’s Sunday service is in session! This matinee series offers cheap beers and live bands, this week including alt-rock superstars SLAUX, fuzzy rockers Badass Broadcasters and Perth power chord purveyors Mezzanine. Bring your earplugs, because this one’s going to be a riot.
Jacob Fitzgerald & The Electric City
- 11 July
- Tickets here
Are you craving a good ol’ night of rock ‘n’ roll? Jacob Fitzgerald is your guy. Known as one of the nation’s best live acts alongside his band The Electric City, he’s heading to the Bergy to deliver screaming guitars, thunderous drums, catchy hooks and – wait, is at that a little sexy sax we hear? Oh yeah, baby. Expect to hear nostalgic tracks from his recent album Blue Light Blind and much more.
Oscar The Wild
- 12 July
- Tickets here
Adelaide-based indie rock trio Oscar The Wild are swinging through to show off their latest EP, Blue. Emerging from a time of change, growth and experimentation for the band, the EP means a lot to the band and they can’t wait to share it. Heartfelt, charming and honest – their music is even more touching live.
Battle of the Bands – Heat 3
- 16 July
- With Erfurt Latrine Disaster, Lucy Lorenne, Risk, Sundreamer and Wasted Years
- Tickets here
Just a quick brag – Beat Magazine is presenting this one, and we’re pretty keen for it. These five emerging bands will go head to head, competing for audience cheers and claps to try and make it into the grand final. Picture a school talent show, but with higher stakes and more beers.
Laura and the Hell Cutz
- 17 July
- With Terra Rouge, Violet and NoTurns
- Tickets here
Prepare for a full-throttle night of femme punk. We’re talking sweaty mosh pits, spilled drink and grunge madness. Fresh off supporting IDLES at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Laura and the Hell Cutz are hosting a party of their own, and it’s going to get crazy. Joining them will be underground queer icon Terra Rouge, Geelong three-piece Violet and newcomers NoTurns.
Propaine
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- 18 July
- With Npcede, Mr.Industry and Idle Flowers
- Tickets here
Propaine have just dropped their grungy, shoegazey post-emo debut album This Too Feels The Same, and are set to leave it all on the Bergy stage. Written, recorded and cut to tape all by the band, the album is totally DIY in the best way. The event also has a banger lineup of support, bringing together some of Melbourne’s most thrilling fringes of rock.
Saphra More
- 19 July
- With Mel Francis & the Soultry Rims and Madams
- Tickets here
This isn’t your average gig. Picture three powerful female voices joining forces to channel the High Priestess, a figure in tarot that represents sacred intuition, mystery and feminine power. Let this sonic concoction, delivered in the form of pop, R&B, soul, jazz and vintage country, help you connect with your deeper self.
LoveLoveLove x Lottie McLeod
- 19 July
- Tickets here
This double-header sees indie pop band LoveLoveLove and Brisbane singer-songwriter Lottie McLeod join forces to celebrate the release of their respective debut EPs. In their first national tour, the artists will be sharing new tracks and tidbits that’ll touch your heart and have you dancing.
Remains
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- 25 July
- With Black Jesus, Nephalem and Hematemesis
- Tickets here
Get ready for doomsday! Remains have unleashed their heaviest album yet. Grinding from the Grave spills manic riffs, guteral screams and blast beats like blood from an open wound. These guys are ready to riot, bringing non-stop brutality all night long.
To browse the full Bergy Bandroom program, head here.
