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Justin Heazlewood, Chris Marlton, Josh Nixon, Nicky Bomba, Al Sko, Lucky Jim, nonbinarycode, Jannah Fahiz, Pan Samara-Wickrama,
STRUTH BE TOLD WITH
JUSTIN HEAZLEWOOD
Each May, I think about schizophrenia (I’m trying to become an expert on it, and I still can’t spell it. Everything about the condition is difficult, down to its name). This is because 24 May is World Schizophrenia Awareness Day. It’s one of the lesser-known awareness days, which is fitting, given that it’s arguably the least discussed issue in society.
My theory is that schizophrenia still freaks everyone out, and so is about the one thing society has collectively agreed it’s okay to keep sweeping under the rug. Schizophrenia is the black sheep of the mental ‘wellness’ movement, if you will.
In fact, where possible, commentators have taken to not even naming conditions such as bipolar or schizoaffective disorder; they’ll simply say a person is having ‘mental ill-health’ - a politesounding euphemism that I’m not terribly fond of. We don’t say someone with cancer is experiencing ‘physical health issues.’
Therefore, I have taken it upon myself to use the 13-letter word that would clean up in Scrabble, as often as possible. It’s part of a general life phase in which I have crawled out from under the rug as a carer of a mother with the condition.
Schizophrenia is so rarely covered in the media, I can pretty much remember the last seven times it has over the past 15 years:
1 Musician and comedian Heidi Everett was on ABC News in January, saying there was a nationwide shortage of the antipsychotic medication quetiapine (Seroquel).
2 The terrible events at the Bondi shopping centre in 2024 were tied to a person with the condition (The Project had a representative from SANE on the show with lived experience to offer their perspective).
3 Dylan Frost (pictured left), lead singer of Sydney band Sticky Fingers, was cancelled from Bluesfest in 2023 for alleged abusive behaviour. He revealed he had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder (a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder).
4 SBS’s The Feed published an online story in 2021. A young woman, Phoebe, said the stigma around schizophrenia was worse than the condition itself.
Sunnyboys lead singer Jeremy Oxley, was an intimate portrayal of living with the condition and the plight of his partner caring for him.
voices at some point in their lives. It’s not always linked to schizophrenia.
5 SBS’s Insight featured an episode about hearing voices in 2020. Approximately 10-25% of people will experience hearing
6 The Sunnyboy, a 2013 documentary about The
7 Andrew Denton’s Enough Rope produced the documentary Angels & Demons in 2008. They recreated the soundscape of what a person hearing voices might experience. It featured an interview with Heidi Everett (pictured), whom I mentioned earlier!
When I gave my recent interview for ABC Conversations, I made sure to emphasise the beautiful, thoughtful, caring, sweet and kind person my mother is. My role in life is to help humanise the medical condition, which just happens to make people behave strangely, through no fault of their own. According to SANE, symptoms of schizophrenia can include: hallucinations, delusions, unusual or disrupted speech, disorganised behaviour, low energy, low motivation, or lack of emotional expression. Schizophrenia has the same ratio as autism: 1 in 100. It derives from the Greek word meaning ‘split mind.’ It has nothing to do with multiple personalities. There is a separate reality for the person who is unwell. Diagnosis usually occurs between the ages of 18 and 30; however, it’s not necessarily a life sentence. People can recover, and its symptoms mellow with age.
Having said that, the life expectancy of someone with schizophrenia is, on average, 20 years less than that of the rest of the population.
It’s abstract, amorphous, and holds a carnival mirror to the soul of a person and those around them. It’s one of the hardest things anyone will ever have to go through. This includes the loved ones caring for them.
People with schizophrenia are highly vulnerable. Statistically, they are more likely to be the recipients of violence, not the instigators. One of the biggest dangers they face is loneliness from a loss of friends. I can vouch for this. I watched it happen to Mum.
People with schizophrenia need our patience, understanding, and love - however and whenever we can spare it. Knowledge is power. The more we educate ourselves, the more powerful we can operate as a human society.
Justin is an ambassador for the Satellite Foundation, which supports young people caring for a family member with a mental illness. You can read a longer article Justin wrote for Schizophrenia Awareness Week here ---------------->
Music for Canberra is opening its doors this August for a series of free Open Days at the Ainslie Arts Centre, inviting kids and families to experience the joy of music firsthand.
Whether you’re a beginner, or a returning player, the sessions are a great way to get involved. Try out a choir or bring your instrument to start joining with an ensemble. Our ensembles give children and young people the chance to learn, rehearse and perform with peers under the guidance of leading local conductors and educators.
Music is more than a skill; it’s a way of building confidence, connection and a lifelong sense of belonging.
CBR Youth Concert Band Open Day –Tuesday, 12 August, 4–6pm – Main Hall
Wind, brass and percussion students in Years 6 – Year 12 are invited to join a rehearsal with conductor Wyana O’Keeffe and Artistic Director Michael Favreau. Includes Q&A for parents and teachers.
The origin story of Coin Collector by Lucky Jim
“A long, long time ago, when the ACT was in lockdown and I was an unemployed performer, I came up with an idea to keep myself busy.
“I decided to interview primary-aged kids in the neighbourhood. I asked them about their lockdown experience and what it was like for them and their families. I also asked about their thoughts on music and collaborated with each of them on a song.
Children’s Choir Open Day
– Thurs, 14 Aug, 3:45–7pm – Ainslie Arts Centre
Led by Greta Claringbould and Tobias Cole, kids aged 5–14 are introduced to the joy of choral singing through games, group singing, and movement. No experience required.
3:45pm–4:30pm (Ages 5–6)
4:45pm–6:00pm (Ages 7–9)
5:30pm–7:00pm (Ages 10–14)
Youth Orchestra Open Day – Sat, 16 Aug, 9am–12pm at Ainslie Arts
Invites string players aged 8–25 to bring a friend for one of our three Saturday ensembles. Wind, brass and percussion players also welcome.
Louise Butler – Strings (Beginner) 9:00am–10:30am McCusker – Strings (Intermediate) 9am–12:00pm
Canberra Youth Orchestra (Advanced) 9:00am–12:00pm
“I broadcast these edited interviews on a weekly livestream show that I ran out of the dance studio at Belco Arts. During the livestream show, I also played a live version of the song I had written for the person I had interviewed that week.
“The original concept for Coin Collector came from my friend Josh, who lives down the road. At the time, Josh was obsessed with coins and the naval military history of the early 20th century. During the interview, I queried Josh on what type of song I should write.
“Fortunately, instead of a shanty about WWII submarines, he wanted a rap about coin collecting.
“I whipped one up and presented it on the Lucky Jim Livestream show. The following year, I was lucky enough to receive an ArtsACT grant and recorded an album of songs generated from those interviews. Simon Milman and I further collaborated on the song, and it soon became a crowd favourite at This Way Orkestra gigs.
“Many Thanks! – Jim”
Forming in the early 2000s, Melbourne Ska Orchestra bring together some of Australia’s finest musicians and performers, helmed by Nicky Bomba (John Butler Trio, Bomba, Busyamento).
An orchestra with a difference comprising up to 26 members, the group’s 2013 debut self-titled release earned MSO their first of many ARIA Award nominations, with the band going on to win Best World Music Album in 2016 for their sophomore album, Sierra Kilo Alpha, and another win for Best World
Music Album in 2019 for their compilation album
One Year of Ska; an opus that saw MSO release a song every week for an entire year, culminating 52 tracks for the final result.
Produced by enigmatic leader Nicky Bomba, along with MSO’s studio crew, new track Walls of Jericho has them excited.
“We’re thrilled to share the second taste of our forthcoming album, and yes, John Wayne is riding with us on this journey!” the band share. “This
record has a wider lens on our musical journey— dipping into cinematic reggae, big-band prose, and soulful protest vibes.
“Expect a melting pot of deep grooves, lush horn lines, and a global soundscape that keeps one foot on the dancefloor and the other in the clouds.”
Saturday, 2 August
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This edition is all about shaking the winter chill and enjoying what August has in store. I’ve curated a diverse list of gigs to get out to, so go! Read ahead!
Looking for a night out with a good cause?
Saturday, 2 August has Covers for Cancer at The Baso. This is a night of your favourite heavy music songs covered by local legends. You can expect all the classics from Rammstein, Killswitch Engage, and Metallica, with all proceeds going to Camp Quality
There will be prizes and giveaways, and they’re encouraging punters to dress up in superhero costumes. Tickets are $35.20 via Oztix.
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We all love a good party! It’s Jacqui from Goon Girls’ birthday, and they’ll be playing at Shadows Night Club on Saturday, 9 August. And what’s more... It’s their first headlining show!
Also performing will be local punk-rockers Gunk and Night City Psychos. Bring your party hat and get ready to play pin the tail! Tix are $15 + bf via Humanitix.
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The next day, on Sunday, 10 August, we have a duo of duos presenting an intimate evening of indie-folk and pop.
The Lonely Fates and Corduroy Company will both be performing their original tunes in McGregor Hall, upstairs in Smith’s Alternative. Doors open at 4:30pm for a 5pm start, and you can grab your ticket from the Smith’s Alternative website now for $15 ($10 concession).
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Lovers of Angel Numbers and metal are in for a treat, as Festival 15 is back!
If you haven’t heard of Festival 15 before, it’s 15 bands each performing for 15 minutes on 15 August for 15 bucks.
From brand new artists gracing our stage for the first time, to CBR heavyweights working on new material, and the occasional interstate act stopping on for a slot mid tour! This means you get exposed to many upcoming musicians, and they’ll be playing only their finest songs due to the short time.
The show kicks off at 7pm. You can grab your ticket for $15 via the Oztix website.
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Lastly, every Friday, Squeaky Clean Bar hosts its Winter Series, featuring the hottest local artists performing. What’s more, you get to watch it for FREE. This could be your new hangout spot.
The upcoming Fridays to look forward to are: 1 August has DSM-6 and MORGUES, 8 August has Box Dye and Parrots with Piercings. The shows start at 8pm. The pool tables will be pumping, and food will be cooking too.
Now get out to our local live venues to defrost! The cold won’t kill the tunes. See you in the next one - Jannah
nonbinarycode was born in 2019 from the minds of InkBits (they/them) and The Hardman (he/him). Later joined by Sorrento (they/them) and Racso (he/him), the band blend punk, cabaret, grunge, and stadium rock into a sound that defies catergorisation.
With new a EP, I’ve Got ADHD, and a Launch Party on Saturday, 9 August at Smith’s Alternative, BMA caught up with the NBC-ers to get the low down.
“We are unapologetically queer, fiercely independent, and we channel our lived experiences into music that tells the stories mainstream media ignores.
“We exist to carve out space for LGBTQIA+ voices, to be a fierce reminder that your identity, whatever that looks and feels like, is valid. We are the loud soundtrack to your rebellion and your healing.
“Every lyric, every show, every scream into the mic is a declaration that queer lives matter, that our stories deserve to be heard, and that art can transform isolation into community. Our live shows are electric and raw, and are spaces where people can come as they are, dance, scream, and leave feeling seen and valued.
“Our latest single, I’ve Got ADHD, is a lighthearted yet gritty pop-punk dive into the chaos of neurodiversity, viewed through the lens of InkBits and The Hardman.
“With a grinding ’90s riff and hooks that will spin around your head for days, we’ve turned the reality of living with ADHD into a sonic hug for those who’ve felt misunderstood, inviting you into our hectic minds while leaving you with an anthem you’ll be singing tomorrow.
In a world that still tells queer people to shrink, nonbinarycode are QUEER, LOUD, and PROUD. We’re not just a band; we’re a movement for visibility, representation, and community, because when 86% of LGBTQIA+ youth say they feel safer seeing themselves represented*, we’re here to give them that mirror. With 89% of queer youth experiencing hate and 56% of LGBTQIA+ youth being neurodivergent, we know that community can save lives— and music is how we build it.
Come join the chaos, colour, and community at our I’ve Got ADHD EP Launch Party on Saturday, 9 August at Smith’s Alternative – a night where we turn up the volume on visibility, community, and celebration.
*statistics from Minus18 Foundation National Survey of LGBTQIA+ Youth in Australia 2025.
Laughing Season Is Open Once More at Canberra Theatre: 7-9 August
Jeremy Smith - ImMature
Jeremy is bringing an encore of his jarring and effective debut solo show to LOL Season 2025. A mix of stand-up, musical and visual comedy, Immature is a snapshot of his IRL experiences with a funny observational tilt. Jeremy’s been gigging on the CBR scene for years now, developing a clever, often low-key style punctuated by surprising bursts of silliness and unexpected genre changes.
Jeremy is here to ask himself (and anyone who’ll listen): Where did life go wrong? With sharp lines and dry, the man will have you enraptured... and in stitches.
Thursday, 7 August — 6pm — Courtyard Studio
Stell, Seany & Hillman - The Unholy Trinity of Music, Death and Politics
Stell Muses will take you on a funny journey through the end of life, proving that even death has its lighter side.
Aspiring politician Seany Boy will bring the inside scoop on the absurdities of government with razor-sharp humour that hits close to home.
Rounding out this unholy trinity is the very fun, and very funny, Nathan Hillman, bringing his deep, soulful musical comedy to the fray.
A tip-top triple-header that’s even greater than the sum of its already-great parts.
Friday, 8 August — 6pm — Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre
Canberra comedy fans are in for a winter treat when a huge line-up of cream-of-thecrop comics descend on the Canberra Theatre from 7 9 August.
Returning after last year’s success, LOL Season brings ten shows over three nights that’ll have you bathing in enough laughter-generated energy to keep you warm in the cold Canberra winter.
Nick Starkey and Charlotte KurucThe Marketplace Of Bad Ideas
Fresh off the 2025 RAW Comedy National Finals where these rising stars delivered their best comedy to the entire country, Nick and Charlotte continue their momentum at LOL Season.
An encore to their sold-out Canberra Comedy Festival show, The Marketplace of Bad Ideas, the split-bill show highlights the rampant energy and abrupt thoughts of comic avenger Nick Starkey, and gives the chance to explore the outrageous and clever comedic mind of Charlotte Kuruc.
Thursday, 7 August — 9pm — Courtyard Studio
Tom GibsonBored and Scared
CBR born and bred and one of the country’s best, Tom’s latest hour is full of clever observations and contrasting generations, replete with childhood memories, cheeky nostalgia, and a profound meaning towards the end.
World-class observational comedy from a comic at the peak of his powers. A definite must-see.
Saturday, 9 August — 7:30pm — Courtyard Studio
Carlo Ritchie - A Bit Of This, A Bit of That
You’ve seen him on TV on Thank God You’re Here, and Celebrity Letters and Numbers. Comedy mastermind Carlo Ritchie’s thoughts span the ages, from hard truths about modern-day Canberra to even harder truths about the Austro-Hungarian Empire… no one is safe in this energetic and clever show, especially not the old RMS Titanic. A powerhouse experience from start to finish, this is a must-see show this LOL Season.
Friday 8 August — 9pm — Courtyard Studio
Sarah Stewart – Midwife Crisis
Selling out festival shows all over Australia, Sarah is bringing her Midwife Crisis back to the Nation’s Capital.
After 40 years of birthing babies, corralling her hapless husband, and wondering where her kids are, Sarah has stories and laughs to keep you LoL’ing.
Opening for Sarah is Jelin ‘Jellybean’ Palm, a two-time ACT RAW Comedy state finalist, giving you the low-down on marriage, motherhood and much more besides!
Saturday, 9 August — 4:30pm — Courtyard Studio
Suma Iyer, Caitlin Maggs & Anneli Cole –Dolly Doctor Lied to Us
Three hilariously different and magnetically funny comics make this triple-header a must-see. RAW Comedy National Finalist, the endlessly talented Suma Iyer, cleverly constructs elaborate and relatable tales that linger long after the show’s end.
Anneli Cole’s humour hums from every sentence; her powerful stage presence matched by sharp writing and daring delivery.
And from winning a RAW comedy state final with one of her first ever gigs, to selling out her debut solo show at this year’s Comedy Festival, the naturally funny and effortlessly charismatic storyteller comedian Caitlin Maggs will have you wrapped around her little finger and laughing all the while.
Saturday, 9 August — 9pm — Courtyard Studio
Michael Hing –Comes At You Fast
You’ve seen him on The Project, you’ve heard him on Triple J, comedian, broadcaster, actor, and improviser Michael Hing is back in Canberra with some brand new material set to wow you from start to finish. One of Australia’s driest and most clever comedians, Hing has been called “Endlessly Funny” by the Sydney Morning Herald. You’ll definitely need to grab tickets quick before they sell out.
Saturday, 9 August — 6pm — Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre
The Women’s Room –Underestimated
Trish Hurley, Tan Losanno and Jacqui Richards are back with an encore of their hilarious show Underestimated. Trish Hurley has a new job; Tan Losanno is balancing her hormones and her teenagers (don’t ask); and Jacqui Richards is dodging matchmakers and public servants whilst wondering whether her kids have actually ever told her the truth about anything. Big laughs guaranteed from this comedy trio powerhouse.
Friday 8 August — 7:30pm — Courtyard Studio
Sarah Ison - ImMature
What’s funny about philosophy? A lot, apparently.
The brilliant and charismatic Sarah Ison has transmogrified her monumental comedy prowess into a fresh ‘n’ funny analysis of the world’s greatest thinkers. An imposing task to some, Sarah is taking this challenge in her stride in this hour of comedy that promises to make you laugh while also discovering the meaning of life. Probably.
Thursday, 7 August — 6pm — Courtyard Studio
BIRDCAPITAL THE HOUR BETWEEN
There is something at once translucent and weighty about Birdcapital’s debut LP, The Hour Between. It floats, it flickers, it glows— but it never evaporates.
Helmed by Canberra-based artist Palimah Panichit, Birdcapital offers a lo-fi majesty that sounds as though it was dreamt up in the narrow space between midnight and dawn. Indeed, the album frames itself around that very liminality—literally from Dusk to Dawn.
Birdcapital first crept into view with a handful of singles, most notably Be Brave, a track defined by its halting groove, muted acoustic tones, and a hush of romantic sensibility. The presence of Saulė on that track offered a counterpoint, a kind of spectral mirror to Panichit’s intimate vocal delivery.
The Hour Between harbours a sonic architecture that is far more ambitious by comparison: one part folk-pop chamber, one part experimental void, three parts private diary.
Dusk opens the collection with a quiet confidence: acoustic textures and vaporous vocals rise into the frame like fog over a lake. Samsāra arrives like a choral afterimage, opening on a lone vocal sample—fragmentary, almost overheard—before a collective choral swell lifts the mood into a brief yet distilled melodic motif.
Entre Chien et Loup is where Birdcapital begins to tilt into something deeper and stranger: fragmented vocals, rhythmic obfuscation, and eerie overtones that suggest this is not simply an album of songs but of states.
Mephistopheles grins behind a veil of bass and digital tremors. It is gentle but dangerous, seductive but skewed.
The centrepiece, Hour Between, fuses sub-bass, synth glint and rap-kissed phrasing into something part-hopeful, part-hysterical.
There’s a tension in Panichit’s work that hovers between clarity and collapse. Tracks like Limbo and Breathe play with genre like a distracted lover: a bit of this, a moment of that. Get Home Safe is almost prose-poetry folded into song form.
The Tower, Acts I and II, function as pillars in this strange sonic temple. Vocoder ghosts, distorted narratives, fractured rhythm. It is part sci-fi monologue, part bedroom confession.
Then, with ...And Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, the album almost dares you to stay asleep.
But it is on Dawn that Birdcapital returns to flesh and strings, the voice restored, grounded, still tremulous.
The Hour Between is a remarkable album. It has torque, but it also has ache. It dares to be gentle without being slight, experimental without being evasive.
Panichit has created a piece of art that is more than a mood. It’s a reckoning—soft-spoken and unshakable.
- VINCE LEIGH
METALISE
THE WORD ON METAL WITH JOSH NIXON DOOMTILDEATH@HOTMAIL.COM
After the all-star nostalgic and triumphant electric retirement party for Sabbath and Ozzy, time has once again shown to wait for no man, even a shirtless Bill Ward. The gig announcements since we last checked in have been utterly ridiculous. There’s so much to look forward to here and a bit up the road for some absolutely fantastic shows. So much so, I will attempt to put this in some form of order.
Kinda redundant to mention, but fans of Karnivool were so enthused by their long-awaited return to Canberra, they went and bought every ticket they could for their 29 July show at The Baso. If you missed out, beg, borrow, or steal!
On Saturday, 2 August, there’s a great show for an even greater cause at The Baso with the Covers For Cancer - Metal for a Cause show.
The proceeds go to Camp Quality, and whipping up those funds will be three sets of covers of Rammstein, Killswitch Engage and Metallica. So, go have a bang for a great cause.
Hardline Media keeps the shows coming, with Doug and the team keeping us VERY busy the rest of this year. Along with the already announced December Baso visit by Cryptopsy, there are newly announced tours from Uli Jon Roth, Combichrist, Arkona & Nytt Land in September (in Sydney), and, this just in... Possessed!
The 40th anniversary of the classic Seven Churches album couldn’t be celebrated in finer fashion than the album in full at The Baso on 1 November. News on supports for the fourdate Oz birthday celebration will no doubt be forthcoming, but what another classic treat courtesy of Hardline!
At the time of writing, some tickets remain for Northlane’s All Over Australia Tour. The Baso plays host to the band’s first capital show in three years, and the occasion will be celebrated by supports Ocean Grove and Mirrors & Heists. I highly doubt any existing tix will last, so don’t dilly-dally!
The Pot Belly continues to go from strength to strength, with the two-night Trapped Under Ice fest on 15 & 16 August looking fantastic. Friday night’s line-up comprises Maggot Cave, Post Human, Master Leonard, Serial Pest and Ragetrigger.
Saturday night is Dark Horse, Futility, Amammoth, O’Sluggard and Bad Form. Each night is 15 bucks, which is ridiculously great value. I was a little surprised to see Master Leonard on the bill after their supposed break-up show at Sunburn a-ways back. But what a great couple of nights, thanks to Grindhead Records.
On Saturday, 23 August, the gates of the underworld open at (checks notes), The Baso, which hosts the Canberra leg of Hell’s Symphony Tour 2025. Where The Devil, Carbon Black, Project: Ultimate Satan, Shatterface and Desolate will warm your winter evening with fire, riff, and brimstone.
After The Baso Staff’s attempt to air out the sulphur from the previous evening’s affairs, Sunday, 24 August sees a visit from Indian death grind lords Gutslit. The Party Down Under 25 tour is a 6-date run for the Mumbai maniacs, and they’re bringing Gosika along for the ride. The Canberra leg includes support from Post Human and Rodenticide
Post Human is also part of the Metal Fiesta at The Baso on 30 August. Again, Shananigans bring the goods with Deprivation and Black Rheno headlining the latest chapter. Rounding out the bulging bill are Futility, Deathbeds, Dead By Dawn, Black Iris and Blackened Dred.
Witchskull has a show coming up on 13 September with a new Canberra act, Storm of Steel (check ‘em out on Bandcamp), and Space On Fire. Hitting up the backroom for maximum volume, you can pick up a ticket at The Baso site right now.
Plenty more are incoming, but a big one is coming up: Canberra’s premier transgressive music event, Essence 2. Held at The Baso over the weekend of 3-5 October, the event includes a Friday pre-fest event curated by QLD/NSW underground label
Gutter Prince Cabal with sets from Destruktor, Aglo, Hebephrenique, Grotesque Bliss and Leaker.
Over the Saturday and Sunday (with Monday being a public holiday), the full line-up features: Life Cult, Pod People, Diploid, Contaminated, Convulsing, Tir, Growth, Teeth Dreams, Golgothan Remains, Mammon’s Throne, Raven, ZCluster, Nontinuum, Bacchus Harsh, Burden Man, Živa, Shay Doe and Jack Napier, Josh Shipton, Oar, Lithik, Bruxist, Knife, Marlēné Claudine Radice, Fukno, Canary Bones, Atavus Infectum, External Organ and Futility.
A full ticket to the festival covers all three nights, with individual tickets also being available. Earlybird tickets are now on sale.
As I said, plenty more incoming, but that’s yer lot for now. See you next time for more filth.
THE DROP
[THE WORD ON EDM/DANCE MUSIC]
BY AEGIPAN SAMARAWICKRAMA - AEGIPAN101@GMAIL.COM
G’day-g’day! It’s yer mate Pan, geared up with more goss on what’s happening around Ngunnawal Country.
It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been writing these columns for a whole year now! I couldn’t be more proud to be helping out all of the beautiful people and hard workers in the scene. And it’s made all the more worth it by the positive feedback I get – I’m even getting recognised on the street, which I guess is my fault, considering there’s always a picture of my freaky mug at the top of the column.
Huge thanks to everyone who has given me details on gigs, shared the column around, and shown the love. I’m going to be here for a while, I reckon.
Been feeling the chill? I certainly am. Half of my home is so cold that I can feel it in my bones. I took a day trip to Forest Life on the Saturday and made the mistake of not bringing enough warm gear.
Luckily, I caught Burley Bassweight bringing the heat with an experimental set, spent some time around the fire in the tipi, and even snagged a cappuccino and a bacon and egg sandwich after the sun set. The setup there was immaculate, and the vibes were unreal. So, big ups to RPG and all the crews that made it happen.
Wish I could have stayed longer, but thankfully, they’ll be chucking a sequel at some point – something you should absolutely stay tuned to this column for when more details emerge.
Earlier last month, Headz are Rolling hosted Junglism #9 at Dissent Cafe & Bar, and DAMN did it go off! With all of the venue closures around town, Dissent’s opening provided a much-needed new home for these free Royal Rollers gigs and is, in my humble opinion, the perfect spot. Not only were we blessed with many-a familiar
face, but the City Walk location meant a whole lot of foot traffic and fresh faces, too!
As a result, the crowd matched the joyous energy of sets from Baxter, Lenni, Juzlo, and Tidy & Samwise; some of the best we’ve had in recent memory. First star goes to the crew and the performers for putting on such a memorable night.
Unfortunately, the deep chill of winter means that the gig calendar has become a little sparse. I can’t really blame yas for wanting to stay inside where it’s warm, but I was hoping to escape my four walls and find some heat on the dancefloor!
That being said, I still have some shiny shindigs to report on over the next couple of months, including a couple of big uns that warrant attention.
First up – for those of you willing to drive a couple of hours out, there’s a series of gigs on damn near every weekend called The White Noise Sessions at Sponars Chalet in Kosciuszko – a spot with incredible views and great vibes making for a perfect little getaway. If you’re lucky, you might catch me there at some point!
In GREAT news – it looks like The Vault is making a comeback! If you’ve missed the awesome party warehouse, then Friday, 29 August is the date to circle.
Premier drum ‘n’ bass producer LUUDE is bringing his new label, No Instruction, to town with the help of Decibel Creative. Expect further label favourites and local legends to further lace the line-up.
Headz are Rolling will be having another free gig at Dissent on Saturday, 6 September. I know it’s a fair way away, but considering how unreal the first one was, it’s worth getting the next instalment into your calendars now.
They’ll be monthly from that point out - 18 October and 15 November. How can you say no to a night of free drum ‘n’ bass with so many wonderful people and a killer venue to boot?
The Free Range nest egg has definitely cracked! The professional party-thrower’s many years of hard work is finally culminating in the Free Range Gathering – three days of Spring celebrations from 5 – 8 September
If you’ve been to a Free Range party, you know this crew doesn’t miss the mark. Once again, they feature a diverse range of genres and artists throughout the weekend, with the initial announcement including killers like New Zealand’s Page Julia, Victoria’s Tom Baker, Adjani, ANADROME, DJ GOANNA, Discretion, Funcle, Konedawg, Viking... And that’s only the first round!
Earlybird tickets and car passes are now available, so plan for a weekend of great music, awesome people, and good vibes all around.
stage festival featuring the best selection of music, performances, art installations, markets, as well as native revegetation and lifestyle workshops.
If that piques your interest (and why wouldn’t it?) then you really don’t want to miss out!
And you can start by marking Saturday, 23 August in your calendars, because Dragon Dreaming are doing another warm-up party! The last one was epic, and this one promises to be just as impressive. Stay tuned to the Facebook event page for more details.
Coupla of new releases to talk about before I let you get back to whatever you were doing before you started reading this column.
Every time I sit down to write another column, there’s at least one new release from the deadset legends at Soliq Records. This time, we’re blessed with TWO!
The first is a four-track EP from Saint Esprit titled Sauvage. Across these four tracks, Saint Esprit weaves memories of his trip to India into truly hypnotic psytech that builds from minimalism to a brilliant crescendo. From sipping chai and watching clouds to forging a path through lush jungle and abandoning civilisation for a primal state, this EP is a story told through sound and BOY... does it click. It’s got an organic feel that only adds to the pulsing rhythms that carry each track.
Dragon Dreaming, the region’s perennial music and arts festival, is obviously happening again. The party’s been moved up a week and is now taking place from 26 - 29 September at Lake Burrinjuck in Wiradjuri Country.
The organisers are going above and beyond by collaborating with the local community and the Rural Fire Service to ensure the event is safe, inclusive, and beneficial to the locals, while still maintaining its underground spirit.
If, by some miracle of unfortunate happenstance, you’re hearing about Dragon for the first time: it’s a multi-
Mexican producer and head of AMW Black Label, Sanderjammes, released his debut EP, Teleport, on Soliq Records. Two tracks of footstomping psytech that feature dark and trippy soundscapes that will make you feel like you’ve teleported to a different dimension –perfectly represented by the insanely cool cover art, which invokes an H.R. Giger level of cosmic horror.
I’ll be listening to these pulsating tracks next time I’m out hiking in a forest, and I’ll let my mind do the rest.
That’s it from me this time. When next you read this column, we’ll be entering Spring, so you better believe there’ll be a lot more gigs to talk about.
Until then – stay safe, stay warm, give your animal friends a good cuddle, and make the world your dancefloor. Much love to all of you out there on Ngunnawal Country.
Step into the wild: Dragon Dreaming Festival returns to the lush shores of Burrinjuck Lake, Wee Jasper, NSW. This four-day, multi-stage celebration fuses cutting-edge underground music, immersive arts, hands-on workshops, and regenerative experiences in a breathtaking lakeside setting.
What began in 2008 as a forest doof in Cowan, ACT, has blossomed into a fully immersive, 4-day camping festival. Since 2014, the fest has made Lake Burrinjuck its “home”, supported with pride by the Wee Jasper Community.
The Year of Expansion & Connection
Four days of immersive festival: three stages, music, performance space, roving performances, visual art gallery, ceremony, healing spaces, workshops, lake swims & much more...
Land-connected art & regeneration: native revegetation, tree planting, and workshops rooted in sustainability and First Nations cultural respect.
Lakeside art installations & theatre: from large art installations, massive murals,
Dragon Dreaming - A lakeside paradise - Dance, Dream, take the Plunge
projection mapping, and cinema - the full sensory experience unfolds.
Markets: global cuisine, ethical fashion, hand-crafted jewellery, lifestyle crafts, coffee and charming market stalls.
Family-friendly focus: music, art and workshops for both children and adults.
Diversity: We are proud to be the winner of the 2025 Yass Valley Business Chamber Award for Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion.
Underground & United: Reaffirming its core DNA, Dragon Dreaming curates a diverse line-up of global underground sounds— spanning techno, psytrance, ambient, dub, drum & bass, broken beat, and more.
This year, the festival places a stronger emphasis on expanding live music performances, with jazz, reggae, hiphop, and soul joining the mix. Expect experimental surprises and unique collaborations throughout the weekend.
Co-Creation and Community Spirit
This not-for-profit celebration is powered by connection, creativity, and community - free from commercial advertising.
It’s a collective canvas for artists, educators, activists and dreamers, united in shared purpose.
You Need Festivals & They Need You!!
Outdoor music and cultural events are so crucial to our health & happiness. To dance, connect, and take time from the daily grind in nature and with other great people is an amazing opportunity we don’t want to lose or take for granted.
It has been a tough run for festivals over the past seven years, marked by a pandemic, draconian government policies, and the added costs related to compliance. Sadly, we have seen the demise of many underground and mainstream events alike.
Due to Dragon’s strong team of amazing humans that go above and beyond and the fantastic community of old and new dreamers who support the event, DDF has traversed this very rocky road, and the 2025 event is tracking well for another sellout event. Don’t let it slip away!
Save Your Place at the Water’s Edge
DD2024 sold-out, so secure your ticket soon - this lakeside dream fills fast. Passes, as well as glamping packages & bus transports from Canberra, Sydney & Melbourne, are now available on dragondreaming.com.au.
Tickets also available for the Dragon Dreaming Warm Up Party @ The Vault headlined by Doppel!
ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
THU 31 JULY
Chasing the Moon, Gypsy Jazz, Latin and Swing
The 6-piece band delivers a sumptuous feast of gypsy jazz, Latin and swing via vocals, violin, accordion, guitar, bass, and drums. 7pm, $30 via venue SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE
FRI 1 AUGUST
Covers Central
Shananigans presents a night of Rage Against The Machine, System Of A Down, Incubus, and Primus via four amazing bands. 7pm, $35.20 via OzTix
THE BASO
Night Fever
Get ready to be spellbound as Disco Revolution’s Night Fever brings to life the greatest disco anthems of the era. 7pm, $65$80 via Ticketsearch
THE B - QUEANBEYAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Illy - The Good-er Life Tour
Following Illy’s Good Life—his 3rd ARIA #1 Aus album, and the huge tour of the same name— comes The Good-er Life, an epic, 27-date party around Oz. 8pm, $67.59 via Moshtix
UC HUB
Flynn Marcus Quartet
Four-piece local jazz outfit performing some of the smoothest jazz you can wrap your head around! 8pm, free OLD CANBERRA INN
Tilt Trio
Playing jazz standards, Latin, blues, & crossovers. 8pm, free DICKSON TAPHOUSE
SAT 2 AUGUST
HoneyClub Live
Looking for classy, fresh, unapologetically good music? HoneyClub’s got ya. 4pm, free OLD CANBERRA INN
13th Annual International Blues Music Day 2025
Canberra Blues Society has put together a top line-up of local and interstate blues musicians to mark the joyous occasion. 3pm, $45/$35 CBS members
HARMONIE GERMAN CLUB
One Direction15th Anniversary Party
On 23 July, 2010, One Direction formed... and we’re parting to celebrate! 7pm, $30 via OzTix
THE BASO
Covers For Cancer
A massive night of heavy music and fundraising where local bands play crushing sets hommaging Rammstein, Killswitch Engage, and Metallica — three big names, one great cause. 7pm, $35.20 via OzTix
THE BASO
Are You Pulling My Leg?
Showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians, who are living with disability or chronic illness. 7pm, $35-$40 via Ticketsearch
THE B - QUEANBEYAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Trashed Again
The Newcastle punks celebrate new album, Here Comes the Riff-Raff, with CBR’s folk/punk misfits A Commoner’s Revolt and Night City Psychos. 7pm, $20 + bf via Humanitix
DISSENT CAFE & BAR
SUN 3 AUGUST
Ben Drysdale
Heartfelt lyrics with musical shades of indie folk, soul and blues via introspective ballads and upbeat foot stompers. 4pm, free entry
OLD CANBERRA INN
THU 7 AUGUST
Jeremy Smith – ImMature
Jeremy’s back with an encore of his Canberra Comedy Festival show, ImMature, in which he asks himself, and anyone who’ll listen, ‘where did life go wrong?’
Once he’s worked that out, all that’s left is to grow up. 6pm, $25 + bf via venue
COURTYARD STUDIOCANBERRA THEATRE
Sarah Ison – You Laugh, Therefore I Am
Back in the day, Sarah Ison turned to the wisdom of Tumblr to “live, laugh, love” her way out of the creeping existential dread. 7:30pm, $25 + bf via Canberra Ticketing
COURTYARD STUDIOCANBERRA THEATRE
Nick Starkey & Charlotte Kuruc – The Marketplace of Bad Ideas
From the authors of Homer’s Odyssey comes what can only be described as “something else”. 9pm, $25 + bf via Canberra Ticketing
COURTYARD STUDIOCANBERRA THEATRE
FRI 8 AUGUST
The Unholy Trinity of Music, Death and Politics
Get ready for a night of laughter, wit, and unexpected perspectives at The Unholy Trinity of Music, Death, and Politics. 6pm, $25 + bf via Canberra Ticketing
COURTYARD STUDIOCANBERRA THEATRE
Rang de Bharat
A celebration of diversity, music, and nostalgia — all in one unforgettable show! 6:30pm, $40-$55 + bf via Ticketsearch
THE B - QUEANBEYAN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
DICE AU Winter Tour
Following a triumphant tour through the UK and EU, and prior to taking on the US of A, DICE are hitting the road this winter to warm your souls. 7pm, $51 via OzTix
THE BASO
M’ap Boulé
Experience the lyrical storytelling of M’ap Boulé – a play with songs about a child born of immigrants growing up in a country called Australia. 7:30pm, $30-$69.90 + bf via Ticketsearch
THE Q - QUEANBEYAN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
The Women’s Room –Underestimated
The titillating trio back for the third iteration of the Women’s Room. They know what you’re thinking – is anything good on its third go? 7:30pm, $30 via Canberra Ticketing
COURTYARD STUDIOCANBERRA THEATRE
The Blooz
Four musicians playing the great blues songs of old that fuel so much of modern music. 8pm, free DICKSON TAPHOUSE
Carlo Ritchie –A Bit of This, A Bit of That
Some old jokes, some new jokes, mostly jokes about the Titanic, your friend Carlo Ritchie returns for an encore performance of his solo show. 9pm, $30 + bf via Canberra Ticketing
COURTYARD STUDIOCANBERRA THEATRE
SAT 9 AUGUST
DARKNESS – Dark Beer
The OCI is bringing together some of the finest breweries in the land for a celebration of mysterious, rich nectar known as dark beer. Replete with live music, mouthwatering food, and a vibe like no other, don’t miss this chance to celebrate the darkness. From 2pm til late, free entry
OLD CANBERRA INN
Sarah Stewart –Midwife Crisis
Sarah Stewart’s past 40 years have been a roller-coaster of birthing babies, corralling a hopeless husband, and wondering where her kids ‘parked’ themselves this time. 4:30pm, $25 + GST via Canberra Ticketing
COURTYARD STUDIOCANBERRA THEATRE
Michael Hing –Life Comes at You Fast
“Every single person I’ve ever met is an annoying moron,” muses Hing. “However, upon careful reflection, I am open to the possibility that I may be the problem…” 6pm, $35 + bf via Canberra Ticketing COURTYARD STUDIOCANBERRA THEATRE
Taking Brat Saturday: Emo vs Pop Night
A huge night of TBS & Superficial DJs spinning all your favourite Club Classics and Dancefloor Anthems. From 7pm til late, $20 via OzTix
THE BASO
Lyhra Album Launch
In this special one-night only performance, Lyhra will proudly launch their first full-length live album, Live at Church Street Studios. 7pm, $45/$38 + bf via TicketTailor
TUGGERANONG ARTS CENTRE
Tom Gibson –Bored & Scared
Tom Gibson spent his childhood alternating between feeling bored and feeling scared. Not that he’s complaining. His generation had better childhoods than this current crop of kids…or did they? 7:30pm, $30 + bf via venue COURTYARD STUDIOCANBERRA THEATRE
Goon Girls - Jacqui’s Birthday Show
The Gooners take over the Shadows with musical partners-incrime, Night City Psychos and the pleasingly titled, Gunk. 7:30pm, $15 + bf via Humanitix
SHADOWS NIGHTCLUB
ENTERTAINMENT
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
A reflection on what we chose to see – and what we wilfully ignore. 7:30pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue THE STREET THEATRE
Anneli, Caitlin & Suma –Dolly Doctor Lied to Us Puberty isn’t exactly a graceful time in anyone’s life. Like many millennials, Anneli, Caitlin, and Suma came of age in the mid-tolate 2000s under the tutelage of Dolly Doctor… with mixed results. 9pm, $25 + bf via venue COURTYARD STUDIOCANBERRA THEATRE
SUN 10 AUGUST
Latin Percussion Workshop
A dynamic 3-hour journey through Latin American rhythms! Led by three incredible percussionists, this hands-on workshop will immerse you in Afro-Latin and Brazilian traditions guaranteed to get your hands moving! 12pm, $15 + bf via Humanitix
SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE
Peruvian Guitar Workshop
This hands-on 2-hour guitar workshop is designed for beginner to intermediate guitarists who are curious about Latin American rhythms and harmonies. Led by Peruvian classical guitarist and educator, Eduardo Ruiz. 3pm, $15 + bf via Humanitix
SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE Tiernan
The alt-folk artist draws from Irish influences old and new, with themes of reflection and growth via intricate guitar. 4pm, free DICKSON TAPHOUSE
Cool Music: Hot Brass!
A wide variety of big band music presented by ConneXion and Blamey Street Big Bands. 4pm, from $15 + bf via Trybooking LIVE AT THE POLO
Northlane – All Over Australia Tour 2025
The heavy music trailblazers charge across the country with special guests Ocean Grove and Mirrors. 7pm, $59.90 via OzTix
THE BASO
TUE 12 AUGUST
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
An alternate version of Baynton’s classic story about what we chose to see – and what we ignore. 6:30pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
WED 13 AUGUST
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
In this alternate version of Baynton’s Australian classic story, we’re asked to reflect on what we chose to see – and what we wilfully ignore. 6:30pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
THU 14 AUGUST
Bengal Tigers - Cry Havoc Tour w/ Taliesin & B.C
Bengal Tigers, Melbourne’s longstanding heavy metal institution, release their first album in over 25 years, Cry Havoc. 7pm, $18.40 via OzTix
THE BASO
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
In this alternate version of Baynton’s Australian classic story, we’re asked to reflect on what we chose to see – and what we wilfully ignore. 7:30pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
Daniel Connell –Box-Headed Manbaby
Daniel’s brand-new hour, packed with punchlines and stupefying stories, will have you laughing for days afterwards. 8pm, $35/$31 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
FRI 15 AUGUST
Ruby Fields –Half The Laugh Tour
“Jumping straight back into another tour to celebrate Half The Laugh and probably play more new songs, with best mates, The Beefs,” Ruby says. “Can’t wait to watch their set every night.” 7pm, $45.64 via Moshtix
UC HUB
Festival 15
Join some of Canberra’s finest up and coming bands for a high-paced mixed bill showcase across two stages. Looking for your new favourite Canberra band? There’s a good chance you’ll find ‘em among the 15 bands! 7pm, $15 via OzTix
THE BASO
Trapped Under IceNight One
The first of two epic nights of heavy music at the Pot Belly. 7pm, $15 +bf via Eventbrite
POT BELLY BAR
Reclink Community Cup: Jersey Presentation Night
Everyone’s a winner with Gia Ransome, Spouse, Stella Eve and The Limestones All-Star Band. Meet the musicians and media folks set to have a kickabout in the upcoming 2025 Reclink Community Cup. 7pm, $15 + bf via Humanitix or $20 on the door
DISSENT CAFE AND BAR
This Way Orkestra - Coin Collector Single Launch
A wild night of Afrobeat, ska, reggae and dub, powered by horns, percussion and pure dancefloor energy as This Way Orkestra launch new single Coin Collector. With special guests, Kopasetic. 7:30pm, $20/$25 + bf via Humanitix
LIVE AT THE POLO
Waltzing The Wilarra
Interspersed with edgy, dark vaudeville humour and political satire with bite, Waltzing the Wilarra is a multi-award-winning Aboriginal music theatre work!
7:30pm, $30-$79.90 + bf via Ticketsearch
THE Q - QUEANBEYAN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
7:30pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue THE STREET THEATRE
SAT 16 AUGUST
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025Opening Day
The esteemed NPPP celebrates photographic portraiture by emerging and established artists across Australia. The exhibition offers a powerful visual record of the year and a specific period in Australian culture. Runs every day from 10am until 12 October, $15 via npg.gov.au
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
Saturday Salon: Claire Edwardes
Showcasing her talents on the marimba and vibraphone, Australia’s sorceress of percussion, Claire Edwardes OAM, will inspire, touch, and amaze you with her program of solo percussion. 1:30pm, $38/$32 + bf via TicketTailor
TUGGERANONG ARTS CENTRE
Musica Viva: Takács Quartet w/ Angie Milliken
The undimmed brilliance of the Takács Quartet shines through masterpieces by Beethoven and
Haydn, framing a new work by Cathy Milliken inspired by Bertolt Brecht’s Sonnet of an Emigrant, narrated by Angie Milliken. 7pm, $65 + bf via Musica Viva Australia
LLEWELLYN HALL – ANU
Trapped Under Ice - Night 2
The second and final night of the all-things-heavy weekender. 7pm, $15 + bf via Eventbrite
POT BELLY BAR
Dark Order w/ Wretched Arms & Anglesee
Dark Order returns to Canberra to rain down the truth of humanity via their dark militant brand of thrash metal. Cousin’ chaos since 1993, the DO’s three albums with soon be joined by a long-awaited fourth. 7pm, $29.60 via OzTix THE BASO
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
A play about what we chose to see – and what we ignore. 7:30pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue THE STREET THEATRE
SUN 17 AUGUST
[Screening] Psycho
Step into the shadowy world of suspense and terror in Hitchcock’s Psycho, screened as part of the STA Movie Series! 4pm, $12 + bf via Ticketsearch
THE B - QUEANBEYAN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
4pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue THE STREET THEATRE
The Kransky SistersAssorted Nuts
These strange but endearing musical sisters from Esk are stirring up a spicy, nutty mix of their Hot Hits. 7pm, $59 + bf via venue THE STREET THEATRE
WED 20 AUGUST
The Paper Escaper
A bright new puppetry work about determination, friendship, and the power of following your own path. 6pm, $15-$35 + bf via Ticketsearch
THE Q - QUEANBEYAN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
6:30pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
THU 21 AUGUST
Russell Morris - The Farewell Tour
Catch Russell Morris’ final Canberra show (unless he pulls a Farnsey) when he brings his 14-piece smoking hot band to see things off right. 7pm, $99 - $139 + bf via Canberra Ticketing
CANBERRA THEATRE
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
In this alternate version of Baynton’s Australian classic story, we’re asked to reflect on what we chose to see – and what we wilfully ignore. 7:30pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
Bored Teachers - The Struggle is Real Tour
For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought humour to teachers the world over; selling out clubs and theatres, amassing millions of followers across social media with their #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast. 8pm, from $69.90 + bf via Canberra Theatre THE PLAYHOUSE
FRI
22 AUGUST
Lakeside at 5: Harry and Imogen Duo
Expect fresh new arrangements of traditional standards as well as songs composed specifically for bass and vocal duos, highlighting the unique sound of this rarely heard combination. 5:30pm, entry by door donation
TUGGERANONG ARTS CENTRE
80s Tribute Night
Six amazing acts performing full sets by the biggest names from the ‘80s, including INXS, Phil Collins, Tina Turner, Toto, Dire Straits, Midnight Oil and more. 6pm, $35.20 via OzTix THE BASO
MX/Miss Pole Dance ACT
A competition offered by Miss Pole Dance State Heat organisers. 7pm, $69.90-$89.90 + bf via venue PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
The Mersey Beatles
A gloriously presented hit-packed celebration of The Beatles! 7:30pm, $49.90-$69.90 + bf via Ticketsearch
THE B - QUEANBEYAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
7:30pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue THE STREET THEATRE
SAT 23 AUGUST
Little Wing Puppets: The Owl’s Apprentice Owls aren’t born wise; they have to learn it from somewhere… The Owl’s Apprentice is an interactive solo show for kids that combines shadow puppetry, hand puppetry, and storytelling. 10:30am, Adult $30 / Child $20 / Family $90 via TicketTailor
TUGGERANONG ARTS CENTRE
Hell’s Symphony Tour
Featuring Where the Devil, Noveaux, Project: Ultmate Satan, Shatterface, and Desolate Symphony. 7pm, $25 via OzTix
THE BASO
Der Rosenkavalier
A fast-paced, thoughtfully condensed version of Richard Strauss’s beloved opera, Der Rosenkavalier. 7pm, $55 - $10 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
7:30pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
SUN 24 AUGUST
Der Rosenkavalier
A fast-paced, thoughtfully condensed version of Richard Strauss’s beloved opera, Der Rosenkavalier. 3pm, $55 - $10 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
Ben Drysdale
Contemporary indie folk, soul and blues via introspective ballads to upbeat foot stompers. 4pm, free OLD CANBERRA INN
The Chosen Vessel by Dylan Van Den Berg
4pm, $42 - $52 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
Gutslit (India)
A night of extreme metal mayhem as Gutslit bring their brutal sounds to Oz, with Gosika, Post Human, and Rodenticide. 7pm, $45.40 via OzTix
THE BASO
TUE 26 AUGUST
Kiss the SkyTribute to Jimi Hendrix
Meticulously detailed reproductions of every aspect of the Hendrix look and sound – direct from the USA! 7:30pm, $69.90 + bf via Ticketsearch
THE B - QUEANBEYAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
THU 28 AUGUST
Starve - South Eastern Decimation w/ Splinter
Melbourne’s mosh metalcore stalwarts Starve have returned with the decimating new single, Wrong Body, offering an even heavier and abrasive intensity to their sound. 7pm, $29.60 via OzTix
THE BASO
FRI 29 AUGUST
Slowly Slowly w/ Bakers Eddy
After their hugely successful album tour in April, Slowly Slowly are hitting up some regional venues (which, apparently, means Canberra???). 7pm, $59.95 via OzTix
THE BASO
Too Fast Too Furious
After the popular return of Club Sandwich Comedy in May, Tuggeranong Arts Centre is delighted to announce another killer line-up loaded with laughs. 7pm, $25/$20 + bf via TicketTailor TUGGERANONG ARTS CENTRE
Der Rosenkavalier
A fast-paced, thoughtfully condensed version of Richard Strauss’s beloved opera, Der Rosenkavalier. 7pm, $55 - $10 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
God of Carnage
Two 11-year-old boys, a stick, and some broken teeth are the catalyst in this classic comedy, which Echo Theatre have re-imagined, setting it in Canberra in a vibrant new production. 7:30pm, $30-$69.90 via Ticketsearch
THE Q - QUEANBEYAN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
SAT 30 AUGUST
Der Rosenkavalier
A fast-paced, thoughtfully condensed version of Richard Strauss’s beloved opera, Der Rosenkavalier. 3pm, $55 - $10 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
Metal Fiesta
Eight big bands over two stages. 7pm, $29.60 via OzTix
THE BASO
SUN 31 AUGUST
Der Rosenkavalier
A fast-paced, condensed version of Strauss’s beloved opera. 3pm, $55$10 + bf via venue
THE STREET THEATRE
THU 4 SEPTEMBER
Pete Murray
Pete’s first-ever solo tour on home soil! 7pm, $84.90 + bf via Ticketsearch
THE B - QUEANBEYAN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
FRI 5 SEPTEMBER
Jerry Can & A Van presents: WAAX Ur A Rat Tour
WAAX is back, leaner, louder, and ready to tear up stages with Jerry Can & a Van. 6pm, $39.99 via Moshtix
UC HUB
Rose Tattoo - Hard Road Tour
Australia’s meanest and most reliable rock ‘n’ roll band, the Tatts are back! Harder, faster and stronger. But not for long. 7:30pm, $45 via Oztix
ROYAL HOTEL QUEANBEYAN
Darren Coggan – Fire & Rain, The James Taylor Songbook
Relive the songs of one of the most magnetic figures in music. 7:30pm, $60-$65 + bf via Ticketsearch
THE Q - QUEANBEYAN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
SAT 6 SEPTEMBER
Cruising With The Grandparents Club
Cruising on board the SS Grand Times, where age is just a number. 3pm, $67.50-$72.50 + bf via venue
THE B - QUEANBEYAN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Royale with Cheese
Ultimate 90s Rock Show
Oz’s Premier 90s Rock Show, Royale with Cheese, return to The Baso to play aaaaaall the hits courtesy of some of the tightest musicians in the land. 7pm, $51 via OzTix
THE BASO
SUN 7 SEPTEMBER
Pig Destroyer w/ Wormrot
Boiling metal down to its muscle, sinew, and bone—razor-sharp guitar, percussive pummelling, and a lone, stark howl—and uses them to commit a vicious aural assault. 6pm, $80.60 via OzTix
THE BASO
THU 11 SEPTEMBER
Pacific Avenue
The boys are back in town with a whole new album! Hear the new music before anyone else does. 7pm, $45.40 via OzTix
THE BASO
