As we all prepare to soak in the last dog days of summer, Stay Gold delivers more parties than you can shake a stick at.
March at Stay Gold starts out with Brunswick’s iconic Sydney Road Street Party and finishes with a celebration of Japanese pop and rock, with plenty of tribute shows, heavy throwdowns and sick bands in between.
Plus, the venues got some hot, hot heats of its crowd-favourite battle of the bands and karaoke competitions happening if you’re keen on high-stakes musical action. Which, like, who isn’t?
Get your weekly planner out, because here’s the rundown.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
SRSP @ Stay Gold
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- 1 March
- Free entry
Kick off March with Sydney Road Street Party, where local legends The Tarantinos, Grim Rhythm, Tench, R.U.B, A Gazillion Angry Mexicans and Great Australian Bank are set to throw down on the Stay Gold stage. Think DJs in the front bar, specials from Ollie’s Pizza and a free Sunday sesh that’s the perfect arvo of live music and good times.
WORDPLAY
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- 5 March
- Tickets here
Get your creative juices flowing with WORDPLAY, a playable celebration of words. Hosted by Sofija Stefanovic, this one’s for the quick-witted and sharp-tongued. Whether you’re a seasoned spit-shiner or just keen for laughs and lyrical fun, this’ll be a night for the lit-lovers among us.
PAY WHAT YOU WISH
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- 7 March
- Tickets here
Back for another wild round of grassroots vibes, this event lets you decide what your ticket costs while soaking up a killer local lineup. Melbourne pop-punk mainstays Paperweight headline with sing-along anthems, Sydney’s 51st Avenue bring upbeat grooves, and rising heavy acts like Mortala, Motionblur and Civillians add everything from grunge-to-deathcore energy to the mix.
The New Wave of Naarm Hardcore
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- 7 March
- Tickets here
Melbourne’s heavy-music trenches surge to life with a night built for fans of snarling riffs and chaotic pits. With ferocious sets from Pleasers A.D, Blackbird, Destroy, Lockjaw and Pillars, this one’s a proper ode to raw punk and metallic hardcore energy.
Taking Back Saturday 10th Bday
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- 7 March
- Tickets here
Melbourne’s beloved emo and pop-punk party Taking Back Saturday celebrates a decade of good times, and it’s bringing nostalgia in spades. DJs will spin your favourite anthems late into the night with cheeky giveaways and drink specials to boot.
A Wilhelm Scream
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- 8 March
- Tickets here
Punk veterans A Wilhelm Scream stomp into Stay Gold with their trademark frenetic riffs and face-melt energy. If you’re after shredding hooks and pit-ready chaos, this show’s gonna be an absolute blast.
STAY GOLD SUMMER KARAOKE COMP
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Belt your heart out at the Stay Gold Karaoke comp, where the prize is a whopping $10,000 and bragging rights forever. Whether you’re a shower-singer or karaoke king, it’s your time to shine under the bar lights with two songs and the crowd as your jury.
Stay Gold Battle Of The Bands
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Stay Gold’s famous Battle Of The Bands brings fresh local talent to the stage, with each act hungry to wow the crowd and judges alike. Prepare for raw riffs, future anthems and a sweaty room full of live music lovers.
Stay Gold All Stars Plays: Paramore
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- 13 March
- Tickets here
Paramore fans, unite! The Stay Gold All Stars are taking on the iconic catalogue of Paramore with heart-on-sleeve intensity and plenty of sing-along moments. It’s the emo revival you didn’t know you needed.
MAGNOLIA PARK
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- 15 March
- Tickets here
Orlando punk-meets-metalcore quintet Magnolia Park are bringing their genre-smashing live show to Melbourne for an intimate headline set at Stay Gold. Fresh off a run of dates with Japanese metal icons BABYMETAL and with new album Nights After Vamp dropping just days before, this is a rare chance to catch one of underground music’s most unpredictable and exciting live acts up close.
SAVE THE ANIMALS
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- 18 March
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This one’s a feel-good meets full-on live music event, showcasing sounds for a cause. With good vibes and great indie and garage rock tunes by Fauna as they raise money for the Australian Conservation Foundation.
DR COLOSSUS
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- 20 March
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Celebrate the launch of Simpsons-themed metal band Dr Colossus’ latest sonic behemoth Burn Em All with a ritual-style performance that’s equal parts metal and mischief. It’ll be a full-throttle night of heavy riffs and good-vibe madness.
COME BACK HOME – BTS COMEBACK CELEBRATION
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- 21 March
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Army alert! Come Back Home is your cinematic BTS celebration with three hours of pure BTS bangers, livestream moments and themed drinks. It’s the perfect excuse to dance, scream and maybe shed a tear of joy with fellow fans.
REVENGE: XXXTentacion Club Night
- 21 March
- Tickets here
Late-night vibes hit a whole other level with this XXXTentacion tribute club night, full of heavy beats, deep cuts and all-night energy. If you’re down for a bass-forward, late-night throwdown, this is your scene.
ANIROCK FES MELBOURNE
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- 29 March
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Wrap up March with ANIROCK FES, a festival-style night celebrating all things anime, J-rock and J-pop fused into one. Expect high-energy performances, Cheki (Polaroid) sessions, a special meet and greet and lucky draw prizes for attendees.
To keep up with everything happening at Stay Gold, head here.
This article was made in partnership with Stay Gold.
