From the world’s most daring genre benders to pub rock up and comers, Melbourne is full to the brim with incredible gigs for your live music needs this month – here are 11 of the most essential picks.
May 1 & 2 – Post Malone, Rod Laver Arena
One of modern rap’s most recognisable stars touches down for his biggest headline shows in the country yet in celebration of his huge 2018 release Berrbongs & Bentleys.
Post Malone – ‘Wow.’
Post Malone AU/NZ Tour
Wednesday May 1st and Thursday May 2nd
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
May 9 – Amyl and the Sniffers, the Tote
Having cut their teeth on the Australian touring circuit for the last few years, Amyl and the Sniffers brand of ultra-okka pub rock is worth the buzz.
Amyl and the Sniffers – ‘Got You’
Amyl and the Sniffers Australian Tour
Thursday May 9th
The Tote, Melbourne, VIC
May 11 – Amy Shark, Margaret Court Arena
Australia’s reigning pop darling will take her debut album Love Monster to arenas around the country this month.
Amy Shark – ‘Mess Her Up’
Amy Shark Australian Tour
Saturday, May 11th
Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, VIC (all Ages)
May 18 – Moby Rich, Northcote social club
Fresh from supporting Broods, the LA-two piece will make their headline show debut in the country with two intimate shows.
Moby Rich – ‘Blink’
Moby Rich Australian Tour 2019
Saturday, May 18th
Northcote Social Club, Melbourne, VIC
May 19- Ghostemane, The Corner
Industrial-trap-meets-hardcore pioneer Ghostemane is set to bring his genre-defying, nu-age sound and style to Australian shores this May.
Ghostemane- ‘Nihil’
Ghostemane Australian Tour 2019
Sunday, May 19th
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
May 21- Broods, Forum Theatre
Alt-pop doesn’t get much finer than Broods – the Kiwi duo will be bringing their saccharine drench take on indie to Australian shores this May.
Broods – ‘Peach’
Broods ‘Don’t Feed the Pop Monster’ Australian Tour 2019
Tuesday, May 21st
The Forum Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
May 22 – Laurel, The Corner
Acclaimed Brit Laurel will celebrate the release of her 2018 full-length DOGVIOLET with a slew of intimate Australian headline shows.
Laurel – ‘Same Mistakes’
Laurel Australian Tour 2019
Wednesday, May 22nd
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
May 29 – Nina Nesbitt, 170 Russell
Pop fans will embrace the ethereal and attitude-drenched bops Nina Nesbitt has delivered in recent years.
Nina Nesbitt – ‘Love Letter’
Nina Nesbitt Australian Tour 2019
Wednesday, May 29th
170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC
May 30- Teyana Taylor, Forum Theatre
One of modern RnB’s brightest up and coming voices, Kanye West’s protege Teyana Taylor will perform two headline shows in the country this May.
Teyana Taylor – ‘Issues/Hold On’
Teyana Taylor Australian Tour 2019
Thursday, May 30th
The Forum Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
