The Bendigo Hotel has got a thunderous month ahead of it, and we've got the scoop.
The Bendigo Hotel has absolutely ripped through its first couple months back in Melbourne’s live music scene. Having closed down for a bit of a hiatus, the bar synonymous with Melbourne-Metal has returned with rejuvenated spirits, mindboggling riffs and some of the best people in the industry.
So if you’re in the hunt for some typical November headbanging, or you’re just after something to spice up your Spring nights, boy-oh-boy do we have you covered. Enjoy our list of the endlessly exciting gigs at the Bendi, congregated purely for your enjoyment. Hopefully we’ll see you there!
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Full Goon Fest
- Saturday November 16
- Featuring Keggin, Rattleback, The Pingers and more.
What’s spookier than a full moon? A full goon! The Bendi is throwing the party to end all parties and it boasts a lineup that’ll have your eyes popping. Featured will be punk rock specialists Keggin in what will be a return show after a bit of a break. Holding down the support slots are fellow punk powerhouses Rattleback, The Pingers and there will also be tacos! TACOS! Grab some tickets here before they inevitably run out.
Sin City, Foggy Notion and Paddock Bomb
- Friday November 1
Halloween celebrations will be kicking on through November at the Bendi. Sin City will be reviving classic rock will twangy riffs and trippy pedals, while the unapologetically-Americana Foggy Notion and up-and-coming four-piece Paddock Bomb will be keeping the rock rolling. If you’re after some genuinely old-school guitar music, grab some tickets.
AstroFuzz album launch
- Saturday November 2
- Support from Select All and Drenched
AstroFuzz are hitting up the Bendigo Hotel to release their second album, one that promises more of the trippy riffs that have built the band quite a name through Melbourne and beyond. In tow will be fellow Melbournians Select All, as well as some pals from across the Bass who form Drenched. Tickets will be in high-demand, so score some quick!
Horsepower
- Friday November 15
- With support from Mindrace, Skorn and more
Horsepower are an ode to everything heavy metal. From a charistmatic frontman to thick, spine-tingling riffs, the Melbourne locals are throwing a hell of a show all around the country celebrating their debut EP A Tear or Two. They make their way back to Melbourne on November 15, taking to the Bendi with a string of supporters that’d make even the burliest metal fans squeal like a spoilt kid. Naturally, line ups this big mean not a heap of tickets, so pretty please don’t miss out.
Uncle Geezer and guests
- Saturday November 30
- With Fuxache, Meth Leppard, Tongue Scum and more
Uncle geezer are in town, promising a show that’ll be a nuts as it sounds. They’ve got the likes of Tongue Scum, Fuxache and Meth Leppard supporting their very unique brand of Tassy rock. The self-proclaimed juggernauts of smoke and dirty undies will be providing the perfect night for you to let your hair down, headbanging and spilt drinks included. Lose yourself at the Bendi for a night! Your tickets await.
The Collingwood Crawl from PBS Radio and Always Live
- Wednesday December 4
- Spread across three venues, with fifteen artists
Melbourne’s hippest suburb is getting its own festival! The Collingwood Crawl will take place on December 4, equipping the Bendi, as well as the Tote and the Gaso in a congregation of some of the inner-city’s best acts who’ll undoubtedly be bringing their A-Game. Your night at the Bendi will include Frenzee (all the way from Greece), Cutters, Blonde Revolver and a couple more! It’s going to be huge, so if you’re in the area, float through these three venues. It’ll be well worth the ticket price.
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This article was made in partnership with The Bendigo Hotel.
