From jazz legends to K-pop megastars, Melbourne is bringing all your live music needs this month – here are some essential picks for your June calendar.
June 8 & 9 – Herbie Hancock, Melbourne International Jazz Festival
The modern jazz legend will be gracing Melbourne’s prestigious International Jazz Festival this month with his genre-defying signature sound.
Herbie Hancock – ‘Rockit’
Herbie Hancock AU/NZ Tour
Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9
Melbourne Jazz Festival, VIC
June 13 – Lil Mosey, 170 Russell
Already boasting millions of streams on his debut project “Northsbest” in well under a year, the 17 year old SoundCloud rap icon is making his Australian debut this month.
Lil Mosey – ‘Noticed’
Lil Mosey ‘Northsbest’ Tour
Thursday, June 13th
170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC
June 13 – BLACKPINK, Rod Laver Arena
Taking the world by storm, the Kpop superstars are embarking on their debut Australian tour set to pack out arenas in Melbourne & Sydney.
BLACKPINK – ‘Kill This Love’
BLACKPINK ‘In Your Area’ Tour
Thursday, June 13th
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
June 14 – serpentwithfeet, The Workers Club
Fresh off his debut Coachella appearance, the experimental pop artist’s exclusive run of Dark Mofo sideshows is an essential for lovers of modern R&B.
serpentwithfeet – ‘bless ur heart’
serpentwithfeet Australia 2019
Friday, June 14th
The Workers Club, Melbourne, VIC
June 14 – Winston Surfshirt, The Forum
Sydney’s own six-piece collective will be bringing their unique blend of soul, funk & pop to The Forum this June.
Winston Surfshirt – ‘Be About You’
Winston Surfshirt ‘Baked Goods’ Tour 2019
Friday, June 14th
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
June 19 – Billy Ocean, Palais Theatre
The 69 year old Grammy award winning soul superstar returns for a massive Australian tour to steal your hearts once again.
Billy Ocean – ‘Caribbean Queen (No More Love On the Run)’
Billy Ocean – Australian Tour 2019
Wednesday, June 19th
Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
June 22 – Pist Idiots, Stay Gold
The always rowdy local legends are continuing their massive year with a run of national tour dates set to fire up crowds across the country.
Pist Idiots – ‘Motor Runnin’
Pist Idiots ‘Motor Runnin’ Tour 2019
Saturday, June 22nd
Stay Gold, Melbourne, VIC
June 28 – Kira Puru, Corner Hotel
After rocking sets at Listen Out & Spilt Milk and landing the #75 spot in Triple J’s Hottest 100, Kira Puru is headed on her her biggest headline tour yet in support of the new single “Everything Is Better Without You”.
Kira Puru – ‘Molotov’
Kira Puru ‘Everything Is Better Without You’ Single Tour
Friday, June 28th
Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
June 28 – Polish Club, 170 Russell
The Sydney rockers are embarking on a massive national tour ahead of the release of their upcoming album “Iguana”, which arrives June 7.
Polish Club – ‘We Don’t Care’
Polish Club ‘Meet Me At the Iguana’ Tour
Friday, June 28th
170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC
