This may be a little cheeky, but one of the greatest things of being part of the Commonwealth is the fact that Australia has a public holiday each year to celebrate her Majesty’s birthday – even if it isn’t actually on her birthday.
There isn’t a better way to celebrate the Queen’s day of days than checking out what killer live music events that are happening over three days, and boy, there are some absolute pearlers happening across our nation this year.
Take a look at the eight gigs we suggest you head to this long weekend.
Around The Way: Cut Copy DJs, Tin Man, András & More
Where? Corner Smith Street & Plummer Street Port Melbourne
When? 12:00pm, Saturday 6 June
Why? There’s nothing better than partying super hard with the knowledge that you’ve got an extra day to recover, and easily one of the most exciting parties happening in Melbourne this long weekend is Around The Way. Having literally just dropped the location, the day session is headlined by some huge names, including Sei A, Cut Copy DJs, Tin Man, András, Lovebirds, Myles Mac and more.
Tickets & Info: $58.00, Facebook & www.moshtix.com.au
Ain’t No Queen Of Mine: SPOD, Bloods, CHIEF HAVOC & More
Where? Goodgod Small Club, 53-55 Liverpool Street, Sydney
When? 9:00pm, Friday 5 June
Why? Friday evening is the best time of the week for a very obvious reason, but man, how much better is it when you know you’ve got a killer gig to check out that night and a whole extra day to chill out? We’re pretty jealous of the lucky folk in Sydney this weekend who are being treated to the I OH YOU & Vivid Music party that will feature performances from SPOD, Bloods, CHIEF HAVOC, as well as DJ sets from King O.P.P (Straight Arrows), Pasito (Shane from DZ Deathrays), Palms and I OH YOU DJs.
Tickets & Info: $15.00, Facebook
Tinnie Party #2 + Zodiac, Hobo Magic & More
Where? The Bearded Lady, 138 Boundary St, West End, Brisbane
When? 3:00pm, Sunday 7 June
Why? Brizzy, take a nice sleep-in this Sunday then make your way to The Bearded Lady as they’ve got a whole day and night worth of fun for y’all. First up, they’re hosting the second tinnie party, inviting any and all to sink a few cans in the afternoon before the main event of live music kicks in at 8:30pm. Headlined by Zodiac, the West End venue will also be rocked by Hobo Magic and Coffin Magic.
Tickets & Info: $10.00 (gig) Facebook Tinnies & Facebook Gig
I’m Flipped Out Over You: Le Hoodoo Gurus & The Scientists
Where? Rosemount Hotel, 459 Fitzgerald Street, North Perth
When? 8:00pm, Saturday 6 June
Why? My oh my, the people of Perth are being treated to a huge evening of punk and rock. Dual-headlined by the original lineup of Le Hoodoo Gurus and The Scientists, the Rosemount Hotel will be annexed by a slew of fast-hitting rockers including The Dubrovniks,The Painkillers, The Television Addicts, Kim Salmon, and Spencer P Jones plus Spencer P Jones, and Greg Dear.
Tickets & Info: $55.00, http://rosemounthotel.com.au & http://tickets.oztix.com.au
The Operatives We Are 11 Party: TOKiMONSTER, Toddla T, Beat Spacek & More
Where? Revolt Melbourne Artspace,12 Elizabeth Street, Kensington, Melbourne
When? 5:00pm, Saturday 6 June
Why? The Operatives have been consistently been at the forefront of killer electronic music shindigs, and to celebrate 11 years of killing it in the business, they’re throwing a massive bash this Saturday arvo and evening. Boasting of a massive lineup that consists of TOKiMONSTER, Toddla T, Beat Spacek, Losco, Sunit, 1lc, A13, Amin Payne “Live”, Headston, Jade Zoe And Mimi, Jps Vs Nam, Kano and Lady Banton.
Tickets & Info: $53.80, Facebook & www.moshtix.com.au
Etcetc x Vivid Music Present: Kilter, Paces & More
Where? The Basement, 7 Macquarie Place, Circular Quay, Sydney
When? 8:30pm, Sunday 7 June
Why? Australian imprint etcetc Music presents a night of electronic muscle for Vivid, with an enormous lineup of performers set to rock your Queen’s Birthday eve. The Sunday night of live music will see Kilter, Paces, Set Mo, GodWolf, Klue and Sir Jonathan as well as special sets from KLP, Porsches, Deutsch Duke, Nicole Millar, Madeline Vida and Tim Lockwood. Wow.
Tickets & Info: $25.00 Facebook & www.moshtix.com.au
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks
Where? Howler, 7-11 Dawson Street, Brunswick, Melbourne
When? 8:00pm, Sunday 7 June
Why? What better way to cheers the Queen of England’s birthday than getting down to one of Australia’s Queens of soul, Emma Donovan. The ‘Daddy‘ singer is taking her captivating live show to one of our favourite live music venue/eateries, Howler, this Sunday night. There’s a stellar list of supports including Latin jokers San Lazaro, an instrumental set by The Putbacks with DJ Mike Gurrieri filling in the gaps.
Tickets & Info: $21.00, www.moshtix.com.au
THE 1NE (Live) Feat. Dialect, Funkwig, Social Change
Where? Rocket Bar, 142 Hindley St, Adelaide
When? 8:00pm, Saturday 6 June
Why? Heads up Adelaide, the perfect reason to go out and get a little extra this long weekend has arrived. The 1NE will be performing live, guest performances from Dialect, Funkwig and Social Change. In addition to that, there will also be sets from Inkswel, Meryl Creep and LL Cool Dre. With a rad lineup like this, who cares how rough your Sunday spent on the couch eating Maccas will be.
Tickets & Info: Facebook & www.moshtix.com.au
