As some of you may know, the front bar at the Bergy Seltzer held its last performance last month.
Fret not, however, for where one door closes, another (or several in this case) opens. Though the front bar may never have another band play its bandbox in the foreseeable future, there’s no reason why the show can’t go on elsewhere, which is awfully convenient considering that the Bergy has both a beer garden AND a bandroom, perfect for all your needs in recreation, musical enjoyment and assorted scallywaggery.
There’s no use in having a bandroom if you’ve not got any bands to fill it either, right? Well, you’re in for another surprise then, because the folks at the Bergy have done just that! Booked in a killer lineup that is, and boy is it a lineup to behold: a lineup so chock full to the brim with talent, so heavy with cool, that it’s quite honestly set to burst. And to be quite honest, we think you should get down to the Bergy and take a look for yourself.
You won’t be able to find a reason to regret it, trust me, we’ve tried. Get amongst it!
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OVRNIGHT
- Thursday, August 8th
- w/ Kincaid and Bodhiel
- Get tickets here.
Bergy veterans OVRNIGHT are once again making themselves at home on the 8th, as part of a series under the Local Sounds banner. Supported by wordsmith Bodhiel and indie sweethearts Kincaid, OVRNIGHT has put together quite the show for us all, showcasing the epitome of the Melbourne modern jazz canon. Featuring some of the grooviest cats on the circuit, come down and you may just witness a vision of the future.
EchoWave
- Friday, August 9th
- w/ Pretty Moi, The White Flower Society & BIG CAT
- Get tickets here.
EchoWave are finally making the trek down to gloomy old Naarm, hoping to inject a little bit of sun and fun into our lives. Bringing an eclectic brand of 80s-flavoured power-pop to the stage, they’re sure to have you moving and grooving long before you even realise it, regardless of whatever denomination or creed you choose to identify with: there’s room on the groove train for everyone, and it’s an express service straight to funky town! Tickets are all-inclusive, and you will receive your complimentary Pretty Moi, White Flower Society and BIG CAT upon arrival. We hope you enjoy your time with us, thank you for travelling on The Bergy Express. All aboard!
Against Abuse 2
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- Saturday, August 10th
- w/ My Safe Word is Murder, Cat Crawl & Erin Will Be Mad
- Get tickets here.
The Bergy will be playing host to the second iteration of Against Abuse, a charity initiative that aims to raise funds to help those facing domestic abuse through a benefit concert. The first run, which was hosted at Whole Lotta Love, couldn’t have received a better response, and this time around, it’ll be an arvo show at The Bergy! They’ve got quite the lineup in store, featuring old friends and some new ones too. Fair warning for any would-be warriors, however, as this one’s going to get heavy, and boy will it be loud. All proceeds will be donated to Givit, find their website here.
RINSE
- Saturday, August 10th
- Get tickets here.
RINSE is the solo project of prolific artist Joe Agius, known for his work with the much-loved Hatchie. The 10th marks a particularly momentous occasion, where RINSE will be launching his debut EP STARFISH at the Bergy! Think bands like The Cure, My Bloody Valentine and Cocteau Twins. You get the picture. Tickets are DIRT cheap, and for a musician of this pedigree? You’d be hard-pressed to miss out, so don’t, simple as that. We’ll see you there.
Battle of the Bands: Heat 4
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- Wednesday, August 14th
- w/ Pretty Moi, The Valiants, Seb Szabo, Waliens & Baby Shower
- Get tickets here.
August 14th marks the next instalment of the Battle of the Bands, hosted right here at the Bergy! Organised by long time pals Strictly Live, come see five of the funkiest flyers in the city come together for one night only, in a battle of sonic wit and expression. It’ll be a display like no other, and with these gladiators in the pit, there’s really no telling which way it’s gonna go. Unless you vote of course! It may just make all the difference, and with over a grand and a spot in the finals up for grabs, the stakes can’t really get that much bigger. Come give the next generation that little push they need!
SAN
- Thursday, August 15th
- w/ The VoidDecks and Nausicaa
- Get tickets here.
On the 15th, a few bands are crawling out from the dark desolate corners which they inhabit, offering us a rare insight into what goes on in their heads over the course of one fateful night. Leading the pack is SAN, an eclectic four-piece that draws influence from all over, distilling post-rock, shoegaze and doom into something entirely new, leading audiences on journeys down ever-spiralling sonic paths and melodies. Supporting them are flower-punks VoidDecks, who hail from the Singaporean underground, and alt-rock duo Nausicaa.
Bad/Love
- Friday, August 16th
- w/ Outloved
- Get tickets here.
We’re in for a heavy one folks! Get ready for a pit where you’ll be torn limb from limb, chopped up into little bits, and glued back together again as metalcore maestros Bad/Love come to town! Fresh off the back of a relentless 18 months of recording and touring their triple EP release Mono No Aware. Wind still in their sails, Bad/Love are finally taking the fruits of their labour out on the road, this time on home soil, and they’re bringing homegrown sensation Outloved with them! First stop, The Bergy!
Echo Bravo 2024
- Saturday, August 17th
- w/ Garage Sale, Local Authority (QLD), Peace Ritual (NSW), Propaine, Apparitions (QLD), Crawling, Gil Cerrone, Keratin, Caustic Grip & Hope In The Static.
- Get tickets here.
Listen up folks! The Bergy is playing host to the second iteration of Echo Bravo Festival! Showcasing 10 of the best acts from around the country and down the road for one day of music, drinks, and boatloads of fun. With a lineup that’s sure to keep you on your toes, it isn’t too unrealistic to promise that you’re sure to enjoy yourselves. So rarely does something like this happen, and events like this are incredibly important to keeping our local scenes nice and healthy. And at this price? Bit of a steal if you ask me.
Nonnie
- Sunday, August 18th
- w/ Fliney & Grass Stains
- Get tickets here.
These emo-indie power-punks are making their way down from Adelaide again on the 18th, making use of the occasion to launch their brand-new single I Don’t Live Here, out August 15th. Embracing the fuzzy and warm sounds of bands like Weezer and The Get Up Kids, Nonnie is a shout-in-the-dark and the result of pure sonic expression, an example of what happens when musicians pour their entire hearts out on stage. Sure to breathe life into any scene kid, young and old, and when you’ve got Fliney and Grass stains on support, it’s safe to assume the kids are ok.
Strictly Live Wednesdays
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- Wednesday, August 21st and 28th
- w/ Trip to Paris, Apollo Project, All Monsters Are Human, Pulana (21st) Jacqui Lumsden, Jamison, Chloe Booth & Winn Rose (28th)
- Get tickets here (21st)
- Get tickets here (28th)
In partnership with the Bergy, Strictly Live is showcasing another array of some up-and-coming acts from around the state, over two weeks. These folks really know what they’re doing, and have procured a whole array of acts from all corners of the musical canon, uniting them under one roof. This’ll be one for the books people, or rather two, as it’s being hosted twice this month! Rawk Awn!
Jaron Jay
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- Thursday, August 22nd
- w/ Jamie Lena and Isaac McKenzie
- Get tickets here.
Get ready for a night of tunes that’ll be extra smooth, served up by some of the slickest in the business, and led by the one, the only, Jaron Jay! This player really wears his influences on his sleeves, conjuring up images of Motown and the 70s, notably with a modern flair and energy that’s sure to keep the good times rolling, long after the music stops. Supported by the equally as soulful Jamie Lena and Isaac Mckenzie, it looks like you’ve got your plans for the 22nd sorted.
Echo Social Club
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- Friday, August 23rd
- w/ Ebi Nori + the Phantom Fingers & Shadow Tussle
- Get tickets here.
It’s going to be a big one on the 23rd, when the only band to be featured both on our lists and those of the Victoria Police simultaneously take over the Bergy for one night only. Our two favourite degenerates have been cooking up quite the storm for us, and they think it’s finally ready to be released to the public in the form of their highly anticipated EP White Heat – White Noise! These two never cease to keep raising the bar when it comes to the sheer amount of noise two people can make, and boy is it quite a sight to behold. Supported by friends Ebi Nori and the Phantom Fingers and Shadow Tussle, everything is in good hands. We hope. Can’t be too sure.
Chaos Divine
- Friday, August 30th
- Guests TBA
- Get tickets here.
One of Perth’s best-kept secrets is making its way to the East Coast this August, and as much as we’d like to keep things a little hush-hush, we just had to let you know that Chaos Divine will be making a stop at the Bergy for one night only. So rarely does a band like this come around, a band that has carved out its own niche within melodic progressive metal, a band that has mastered the art of blending technicality and emotion. It’s quite like teaching a robot how to feel love, but these guys have made it look effortless, moving between sections and soaring solos with an intimidating ease.
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This article was made in partnership with the Bergy Bandroom.
