Buckle up for a full month of Bergy, filled with everything from LA hip hop to home-grown psychedelic fuzz.
What do you get when you mix in a month of golden sunshine and epic gigs with the best band room this side of Brunswick? The Bergy.
The Bergy Bandroom has lined up an entire December’s worth of events to kick your summer off on the right foot. They’ve got everything from witchy psychedelia to classic indie rock, iconic heavy music to live podcast recordings.
Read on to get a taste of what’s in store at The Bergy this December.
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Celeste Kate: Too Tired For Heartache Single Launch
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- With Shani Weiss and Sara Jane
- Wednesday December 4, from 7pm
- Tickets here
Celeste Kate may be Too Tired For Heartache, but she’s certainly not too tired to bring a show of epic proportions to The Bergy this first Wednesday of December. Come along and catch the rising star launch her newest single.
Gia Ransom: A Woman Scorned Single Tour
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- Thursday December 5, from 7.30pm
- Tickets here
From being nominated for ACT’s Live Act of the Year to touring her single all across the eastern seaboard, now is your chance to check out Gia Ransom while you can. Hitting up The Bergy this December, Gia will deliver the kind of theatricality and drama you wouldn’t want to miss.
Skitso x Congo: It’s A Rap Party
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- With Pettikash, Tigerbalm Emcee, Kylo Tha King, Crooked TP, Bayza, Jarrod Kennedy, ACP, Mb1, 2207, Donkeyman, Bartigus, Taahliyah, Ridzy Ray, Jessica Hook, Sixpence and Jarrod Kennedy
- Friday December 6, from 7pm
- Tickets here
LA and Naarm is teaming up for a rap party to end all rap parties. Skitso and Congo are joining forces to bring a taste of hip-hop artists Skitso to Aussie shores for what will be a spectacular performance of both local and international talent.
Scares: Live at the Bergy Bandroom
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- With Queen Hyena and Gull
- Saturday December 7, from 2pm
- Tickets here
Get ready for a witchy show that is sure to make your blood curdle and your freak go wild. Scares are coming to town and they’re bringing their twisted mates with them. Queen Hyena and Gull will join this psychedelia outfit for show that will be perfect for a sunny Saturday summer afternoon.
The Swells Are Back At The Bergy!
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- With The Opals and The Satts
- Saturday December 7, from 8pm
- Tickets here
They’re made it big in Beunos Airies and now they’re back in Naarm. The Swells are bringing their signature indie rock sound back to The Bergy in what is shaping up to be a show just as massive as their iconic one in the band room last year.
Dann Dib: Homecoming
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- With BANTA and Jazzy Dale
- Wednesday December 11, from 7.30pm
- Ticket here
From the Northern Hemisphere to back home in Naarm, Dann Dib is having a homecoming party to celebrate his return Down Under with a headline show. No stranger to The Bergy Bandroom, make sure to check Dan out before he heads back up north.
RSOM 2024 End of Year Awards
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- Thursday December 12, from 7pm
- Tickets here
The Real Songwriters of Melbourne are coming together to celebrate with their 2024 End of Year Awards at The Bergy. Cap off the year by congratulating the best songwriters in the biz and the noise they’re making in the music scene.
NTH RD: Embrace Single Release Show
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- With Revoid, Silk Village and Matahari
- Friday December 13
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NTH RD are launching their newest single in what will be their biggest show yet. Playing at The Bergy this Friday in December, this heavy act are sure to stun with the release of Embrace, as well celebrate their single Remember from earlier this year.
Helluva Ride
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- With Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice, Screensaver, Checkpoint, Hooper Crescent, Kitchen People and Favoured State, The Genevieves (ADL)
- Saturday December 14, from 12.30pm
- Tickets here
Helluva Ride doesn’t just promise one epic set of the best music going around town, but a whopping nine. With Naarm favourites like Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice, Screensaver and Hooper Crescent taking the stage, this is sure to be one helluva show not to miss.
Oblivious Maximus: End of Year Knock Off 2024
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- Thursday December 19, from 7pm
- Tickets here
Send off 2024 with a special live show of the fan-favourite podcast Oblivious Maximus. Including everything from special guests to crowd segments, end of year lists to competitions, you’ll get it all from the Oblivious Maximus boys.
Slay Belles 2
- With A Gazillion Angry Mexicans, Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows, TTTDC, My Safe Word Is Murder and Machetez
- Friday December 20, from 7pm
- Tickets here
It’s coming up to Christmas and what better way to get silly this festive season than at Slay Belles 2. Featuring an epic lineup, Slay Belles is back by popular demand for anyone who missed out for the first edition – or just want an excuse to check this second one out.
The Seven Ups Xmas Bonanza
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- Saturday December 21, from 8pm
- Tickets here
The Seven Ups are blowing up The Bergy for one festive bonanza. Come along, find some Christmas cheer and get moving to this heavy-groove outfit that promises everything from deep-funk and psychedelic fuzz to synth-laden post-psych.
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