If summer was to sound like anything, you can bet it sounds a whole lot like the Bergy Bandroom.
The weather’s too nice and the music’s too good to think about beginning the new year just yet. Let the January gig guide at Brunswick’s The Bergy Bandroom lead you the way through the thick of red-hot music and balmy nights. Music always seems to sound better when you’ve got summer to soundtrack it all.
The Bergy has a real mix of all kinds of musos lined up for this upcoming month of music. There’s a dash of iconic punk bands (The Borderland), a sprinkle of debut shows (Michael’s Cane), a peppering of rockers playing one last gig before they farewell Oz (Terminal Sleep), plus heaps more.
Read on to find out which local legends are hitting up the Bergy Bandroom stage this January.
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Lazerlips
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- With Low Monroe and Filthy McNasty’s
- Friday, January 3
- Tickets here
Begin 2025 off with a bang in the company of none other than the gothic grunge trio that is Lazerlips. They’re a prolific band that draws in dedicated fans and if you haven’t caught Lazerlips in action yet, the first Friday of the new year is the perfect time to see this eccentric party of punksters.
Bushido
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- With Cicadastone and Verona Lights
- Saturday, January 4
- Tickets here
A new year means new beginnings, and Bushido is back. After an extended hiatus, this trio of heavy rockers has come out of the shadows and are bursting into the Bergy with a shine so bright it looks like they’ll be here for a while. Gearing up for the release of their sophomore record later in 2025, Bushido are leading the charge with three singles already released, hinting at exciting things on the horizon.
Connor Callahan: All This Time Single Launch
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- With Sophie Kelly and Melody Kin
- Thursday, January 9
- Tickets here
Ahead of his newest single, All This Time, Connor Callahan is set to blow up the Bergy Bandroom on the eve of its release. The local R&B and soul artist is known for masterfully mixing a dash of folk croons into his immaculate sonic soundscapes.
Terminal Sleep
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- With R.U.B, Bright Sun and Seventh Circle
- Friday, January 10
- Tickets here
If you’ve been thinking about catching Terminal Sleep play live in Naarm, now’s your chance. The band are playing this one last hometown show before hitting it big time over in the UK and across Europe. If hardcore sounds like your sonic dream, make sure to hit these guys up while they’re still in town.
Bollard: Single Release Show
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- With War Room (SA), Mr. Industry and desire path
- Saturday, January 11
- Tickets here
Bollard are on a hot streak, and they’re not slowing down. The last couple of years have seen some massive releases from the band and 2025 is setting up to be no different. Ahead of releasing their newest LP, the Naarm outfit are launching their latest single at the Bergy this January.
Blue Nude: Double Single Launch
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- With Harry and the Ettes and Max Aurora
- Sunday, January 12
- Tickets here
It’s a double whammy of launches on this Sunday at the Bergy in January. Naarm locals Blue Nude are set to release not one, but two of their newest singles before they close the curtains for a while. This may be your last chance to catch Blue Nude in action, so don’t sleep on it.
Sweet and Sultry: Michael’s Cane Debut Show
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- With Emily Jane Pritchard, Midnight Violet and Aeriqah
- Thursday, January 16
- Tickets here
There are few pleasures more enticing than a debut show from an up-and-coming local band. Indie folk trio Michael’s Cane are hitting the stage for the very first time at the Bergy Bandroom this January for a show that is sure to satisfy all your sweet and sultry desires.
Little Red Trucks: 2025 New Year Takeover
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- With ENT UNT, Mini Waters and Charlie Valentine
- Saturday, January 18
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Little Red Trucks are kicking on with the New Year celebrations right through January. They’ve curated a night of not just local music, but also some laughs too. Opening the night will be comedian Charlie Valentine, followed by the indie folk outfit Mini Waters, and then capped off with none other than ENT UNT – AKA Entertainment Unit.
Keith Smackdown: Groovy Love Always Album Launch
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- With Bailey Judd and Forner
- Thursday, January 23
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Launching his latest album, Groovy Love Always, at the Bergy this January, you just know by the album’s title that this is going to be one tranquil trip of a show. Having taken a break between live performances for a while, Keith Smackdown is back and groovier than ever. Don’t miss it.
The Casanovas
- With The Black Aces and Dear Thieves
- Friday, January 24
- Tickets here
Formed in 1999, The Casanovas are the stuff of legend, fusing rowdy rock with distinctly Australian tomfoolery. Having toured with the White Stripes, Motorhead, Motley Crue and Datsuns and graced the stages of SXSW, the Big Day Out and many more 21-century festivals, the band is ready to take to the Bergy.
Ultravit: Just Friends Tour
- With Blyss and This Space is Ours
- Saturday, January 25
Ultravlt are kicking off 2025 with their first show to celebrate their new single, Body Language,”following a busy 2024 supporting acts like Future Static and The Last Martyr. Their new track combines heartfelt storytelling with punchy, high-energy hardcore hooks, addressing themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and mental health struggles. Expect an electrifying live performance packed with raw emotion and intense theatrics, as Ultravlt bring their unique brand of alternative hardcore to the stage.
The Borderland: Return Show
- With C54, Kayo and DJ Kez 2000
- Sunday, January 26
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While the Bergy Bandroom is known for platforming a diverse array of up-and-comers and rising rockers, The Borderland are certainly no strangers to a stage. Formed in Naarm’s late-’80s punk scene, the group last performed live in 1990. Now, with new members, new material and new fans, The Borderland are back and bigger than ever before.
Outlaws of the Underground
- With Jack Harlon & the Dead Crows, Beautiful Bedlam, TTTDC and Fabulous Contraption (SYD)
- Friday, January 31
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Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows are gearing up to perform unreleased material from their upcoming album at The Bergy on January 31. The band promises an unpredictable show, with the potential for both epic highs and chaotic lows. They’ll be joined by a lineup of experimental acts, including Beautiful Bedlam, TTTDC and Fabulous Contraption, all presented by Progximity Melbourne.
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This article was made in partnership with Bergy Bandroom.
