The Bendi has got some bangers happening this month, and it’s all leading up to another one of their legendary Halloween parties.
The moshpit will be swirling. Heads will be banging. All balanced out with some chill Sunday sessions. This October, the Bendigo Hotel is serving up a cacophony of sounds. With bands flying in from far and wide as well as local hitmakers returning to their old stomping ground, it’ll be a month for the ages.
Plus, the venue launches its new, free Hazy Sunday sessions, bringing a little country twang to help you wind down after a big weekend. Bringing us into November, two massive shows: a Halloween bash with a costume party and karaoke, and a night headlined by legendary ’90s Seattle hardcore punks Zeke.
What else? Oh, we’ll tell ya.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
Cammy Cautious & The Wrestlers + Bimbo + Equestrian Fields
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- 3 October
- Tickets here
If you’re after something raw and local to kick off the month, Sydney’s Cammy Cautious & The Wrestlers bring their garage punk grit. Bimbo and Equestrian Fields will add in some tasty support with varying textures to keep your ears on their toes. This’ll be a sweaty, reckless show in the upstairs room of The Bendi.
Witchskull + Psychic Mass + DoG
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- 4 October
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Doom meets psych riffscapes in this triple threat. Witchskull have been making ripples in Oz’s heavy underground. Psychic Mass add a spacey, atmospheric counterpoint, and hometown heroes DoG round it out with some feel-like-home sludge.
Nontinuum w/ Adularia + Rat Tomb + Cenris
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- 11 October
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Nontinuum lead the charge in this night of brutality. Returning after 13 years, the post-black metal trio will be joined by a cast of support including Cenris, who will be launching their new album Uhtceare, as well as Adularia bringing their post-doom/post-black sounds, and Rat Tomb slashing in with unmatched energy.
Vollie + No Questions + Laura and The Hell Cutz + Cass Aware
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- 18 October
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An eclectic lineup here, with alt-rockers Vollie and future noisemakers No Questions teaming up to launch two new singles. Laura and The Hell Cutz + Cass Aware bring in messier alt/noise/grunge edges. Great for those who like their nights with twists and turns, this is one of those lineups where you’re sure to discover something unexpected.
Hazy Sundays — Honk + Truckers For Christ
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- 19 October
- Free entry
It’s Sunday chill vibes at The Bendi as country twangers Honk and Truckers For Christ take the stage for a free gig, perfect for a lazy evening of local sounds without breaking the wallet. It’ll be a great chance to catch up with mates, sip drink specials and hear some tunes in a more relaxed setting.
Munt + Writhing + Resin Tomb (QLD) + Tumour
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- 25 October
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This one is a triple threat of pure death metal, grindcore and fury. Munt and Writhing are no joke, Resin Tomb flies in from Queensland to bring extra venom, and Tumour caps it off. If you like your ears bleeding and your pit nasty, this is your night.
Hazy Sundays — Wild Dog Mountains + Acid Arrow
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- 26 October
- Free entry
In another edition of the Bendi’s free Sunday sesh, jangle folk slangers Wild Dog Mountains and psychedelic countryfolk Acid Arrow will take the stage. This night will be whirring with riffs, atmosphere, and laid-back attitude. It’s the kind of show you stroll into casually but exit with your spirits lifted.
HALLOWEEN AT THE BENDIGO HOTEL — ISUA Electric Wizard Cover Set + BURIAL PIT + GHOSTSMOKER + Karaoke
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- 31 October
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Brace yourselves: ISUA will unleash a special Electric Wizard cover set for Halloween, backed by New South Wales sludge monsters Burial Pit and atmospheric doom crew Ghostsmoker. After the crushing riffs, JRoc hosts karaoke, and there are prizes for best costume. It’ll be the spookiest night the Bendi will see all month, so don’t miss out.
Zeke (US) + The Onyas + Stepmother
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- 1 November
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While technically creeping into November, this is the perfect post-Halloween blowout. Hardcore punk kings Zeke fly in from Seattle, delivering it hard, fast and loud. They’ll be flanked by Aussie legends The Onyas and Stepmother. Mosh madness will ensue.
Keep up with everything happening at The Bendigo Hotel here.
This article was made in partnership with The Bendigo Hotel.
