Bio: After releasing her debut EP 'Silicone' in March 2025, Zhuli returns with her bouncy sophomore EP 'JU!CY'. Come join her for her first ever show in Melbourne to launch the EP!

With special guests Jewel Owusu and R.em.edy.

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Zhuli is a Sydney based Chinese-Australian alt-pop artist creating sparkly, tongue in cheek pop that lands somewhere between vulnerability and detachment. Working alongside producer Harry James, her sound blends strong pop storytelling with playful, off-the-wall electronic production. Known for her catchy melodies and tongue in cheek lyricism, Zhuli has cemented herself into the Sydney pop scene with her debut EP 'Silicone' and now her follow-up EP 'JU!CY'.

The name ‘Zhuli’ is drawn from a character in the novel Do Not Say We Have Nothing, a quiet nod to her Chinese heritage and her mother’s experiences—an influence that subtly underpins the project’s identity.

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Jewel Owusu has always felt like she lives in the space in between—between sounds, between cultures, and between versions of herself that are constantly shifting.

As a Filipino-Ghanaian artist and producer, she’s forging a new path in alternative electronic pop—one that’s as unfiltered and dynamic as she is.

Born in Hong Kong and raised in New Zealand, Jewel’s music is a melting pot of influences. Combining elements of electronic, dance, indie-pop, rock, and more, her sound blends every experience that inspires her.

Now based in Melbourne, Australia, Jewel has been garnering eyes through international shows, showcases at SXSW Sydney and Music Matters in Singapore, national tours, and an overflowing headline show.

She has been recognised as an artist to watch, won Triple J Unearthed's collaboration competition, and caught the eye of major outlets such as RollingStone, Complex, Colors Studio, MTV, Triple J, and TikTok.

In Jewel’s world, music and visuals are more than just art—they are spaces for transformation and self-expression, where imperfection is not only welcomed but celebrated ₍ᐢ. ̫.ᐢ₎⋆⭒˚.⋆⋆⭒˚.⋆

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Vinted Vineer take their sophomore album ‘Lament’ on the road this May, stepping into their biggest headline run yet.

Backed by strong support from triple j and community radio, the band bring their evolving sound across Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle.

Dynamic, immersive and layered, the live show continues to level up with each stop.

Catch them in your city.

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A return to where it all began.

The Debut Set dives deep into the early Seedy Jeezus material - the foundation of the band’s sound.

Heavy grooves.

Hypnotic repetition.

Locked-in psych rock that doesn’t let go.

This is the DNA of the band - played with the weight of everything that’s come since.

With Rosewood and Dog Watch opening the day, this one hits that perfect balance of nostalgia and power.

Doors 3pm
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Hati Hari makes his debut live appearance with a special show marking the arrival of his upcoming EP, Martyr — a raw and emotive introduction to his evolving sound.

This intimate performance brings the Hati Hari project to life for the first time, offering an immersive entry into his sonic world. Expect a carefully curated journey through layered textures, pulsing rhythms and emotionally charged moments that blur the line between introspection and dancefloor intensity.

Joining the night are Nabii and Horlin, two emerging artists known for their distinctive approaches and atmospheric selections.

Together, the lineup sets the stage for connection, movement, and escape — a shared experience for those drawn to deeper electronic sounds.

Hati Hari Bio:

Hati Hari is the moniker of Ben Rohy, an electronic/pop artist and producer crafting emotive soundscapes that blur the line between club energy and intimate introspection. Drawing from melodic techno, indie rock roots and ambient textures, his music fuses singer-songwriter sensibilities with a nostalgic EDM influence.

Starting as a producer in the local Melbourne music scene and beyond, 2026 brings Hati Hari to the stage for the first time, celebrating the release of his debut mixtape "Martyr" with a headline live show.

nabii Bio:

nabii is a Korean-Australian artist, producer, and DJ blending hyperpop and trance. Creating a unique signature sonic world of emotional, euphoric dance music, with a splash of bratty attitude. 𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ𐀔

Not afraid to push the boundaries in her live performances, sound design and productions, nabii is crafting a signature sound of raw emotion and euphoria. Being a part of the asian diaspora, nabii has founded the radio show AngelFM, a show dedicated to uplifting femmes and POC in the industry. nabii has supported acts like DJ Heartstring, CAIVA, DJ Gigola, and MCR-T. Featuring mixes for Triple J, Steel City Dance Discs Rinse FM Take Over, Hanoi Community Radio and Dublab. Mixmag Asia has featured nabii in their article ‘Artists Exciting us in 2024’ July edition, as well a feature article covering her debut EP “Take Me Home’. ᯓᡣ𐭩

Horlin bio:

horlin is the mononym of Jaak Horlin - a songwriter, vocalist, visual and sound designer based in Naarm. In 2023, horlin won Ninajirachi’s 'Things I Never Nu' remix competition, leading to its official release on the Second Nature Remix EP via NLV Records. horlin’s new mixtape “dwell” is a collection of glitched-out, glossy and unapologetically vulnerable synth pop.

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Indie/alt-rock songwriter Mia June brings her live band show to Nighthawks for three Sundays to celebrate the release of her new single, Pet. Joined by imfreshmeat, Twine (solo) and Darcy Forever.
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Doom. Grind. Noise.

21st of May at Nighthawks. a crushing obliteration of extreme metal genres. Doom masters Religious Observance, filth and dirge grind of Slime City and the debut of Skinpicker collaborating with Shoshana Rosenberg.

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This event is part of the Victorian Government’s 10,000 Gigs initiative, supported through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria

Lily Of The Valley:

Fresh off the release of their debut album Adorn The Earth, Melbourne's 5-piece sludge/post metal outfit crafts music forged in tension and release. Their sound balances vast, punishing heaviness with fragile, sweeping atmospheres, creating a sonic landscape as overwhelming as it is immersive.

Gull:

Gull is a heavy band with a penchant for progressive songwriting.  Thick, sludgy guitars churn out articulate riffs, frenetic drums thump odd-time grooves, and powerful death growls lead listeners across high peaks of catharsis and deep valleys of introspection.  Shades of atmospheric black metal, ambient post rock, and whirlwind prog for fans of early Mastodon, Baroness, Intronaut, Opeth, Rosetta, and Gojira.

What Most You Fear:

WMYF is a 6-piece instrumental post-rock band from Geelong. Blending sparse piano & violin-based ambience, the dynamic band is defined by distorted guitars and walls of chaotic noise. A visceral reaction to the state of the world, What Most You Fear is a collective effort not to be consumed by the maelstrom.

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No detours. No extended wanderings.

Just riffs.

The Rock Set is Seedy Jeezus at their most direct - tight, driving, and full force from start to finish.

This is the punch-in-the-chest version of the band.

High energy.

No let-up.

With Tench and NON firing things up early, this one closes out the residency at full throttle.

Doors 3pm

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DING DING DING! Smooth Brains coming at you like a beam, like a ray, with our 3rd ever single ‘Paradigm shift (Kill my Flow!)’. In order to celebrate we’ll be throwing a little shindig over at Night Hawks on Saturday night, the 23rd of May. Come be a boozy Susie and support some local Melbourne music!

Onboard for the antics we got a first class all round group of local Melbourne upstarts. First up we got Clydesdale, followed by The Clones, Whoopie! Doors will be at 8:00pm sharpish, with $20 bucks entry for ya health. SPLOOSH! Come home to the warm embrace and eternal sunshine that is human interaction. Come home to Night Hawks for “Smooth Brains and Friends”.

For your health :)

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Grab your ticket to Sebastian Haysman's headline show to celebrate the release of his third single "seasons change".
Sebastian Haysman grew up writing stories by day and practising piano by night. Now 22, he’s found his voice where words and music collide—crafting confessional pop songs rooted in emotional honesty. With two singles released and a third (“seasons change”) arriving in May, Sebastian is emerging as a compelling new voice unafraid to articulate the feelings we struggle to explain.
Opening act Sophie Salter uses intimate lyricism and personal inspiration to tell stories through songwriting in an indie pop style of music. With many songs freshly recorded, Sophie is working her way through Melbourne and making a name in the industry.

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Indie/alt-rock songwriter Mia June brings her live band show to Nighthawks for three Sundays to celebrate the release of her new single, Pet. Joined by imfreshmeat, Twine (solo) and Darcy Forever.
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A heathen temple? Yes!Come to temple! Not just any temple- but an artists heathen temple founded on experiment, originality and immersion into each distinct but cohesive performance---

Citizen Zane, Sasha Cuha, and The Shimmering Dark bring a night of original music spanning gothic, avant-garde, and experimental sound- it's a night of immersion, exploration and communion with the audience through these 3 distinct music acts from Naarm

Each artist brings their own sonic world — distinct, immersive, and deeply felt — converging for one night inside the Heathen Temple.

From intimate solo performance to layered sound and visual atmosphere, the night unfolds as a live, shared experience.

No covers. No filler. Just three artists building something real in the room.

Step inside...

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On May 29th we will be celebrating all things screamo and post hardcore with 4 bands at Nighthawks. Come hang and see Gil Cerrone, Keratin, and the mountains plus pale view will be playing their first show. Doors at 8pm. As always, the show will be a safe space. See you then.

Get ready for an evening of heavy distortion and rock and roll with three local bands, G-String Nicotine, Crushed Lavender and Lace Dress.

G-String Nicotine are a all female punk rock band with a riot grrrl sound. From Djilang they play music with gritt and punch which will end the night with a bang.

Crushed Lavender are a 4-piece punk band inspired by the generations of riot grrrl music before them. They play music that is just like them; confident, loud, fun and always up for a good time. After a writing break for most of 2025, the band is back and ready to share their new music on a stage near you!

Lace Dress are a four-piece rock band incorporating elements of garage rock, alternative rock, classic rock, or basically any rock you’d like.

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A night which showcases an eclectic mix of electronic genres. All while being performed with LIVE instruments and/or through hardware and laptops. Expect guitar, atmospheric vocals, fingers drumming and more all behind the diverse beats and textures electronic music cultivates.

From genres ranging from Techno, Trip Hop, House to Experimental, you'll always find something new and unique at ECLECTICA.

LINEUP:

Blue Captive - Electronic / Singersongwriter - https://youtu.be/Peq5f8tQxfs?si=Lb7Bx-6s0dzQOwYv

Baby Blood Lotus - Experimental & RnB - https://bloodlotus.bandcamp.com

LOCIAN - Trip Hop & Atmospheric Art Rock - https://locian.bandcamp.com

Sol Flare - Techno / House - https://tr.ee/KrmVN5ABe4

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of where this event takes place. The Wurundjeri-willam people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.


Blood Lotus is the music project of Hannah Wu, who fuses club, experimental R&B, avant-garde
pop and traditional Chinese instruments to push the sonic parameters of genre. She constructs
spectral worlds where the past and future collide in motion; intimate vocals flutter over
shapeshifting beats, scaffolded by oscillating synths and glistening strings. With a focus on
collaboration, she has worked with Voidhood and Kuya Neil to produce her debut album, slated
to be released in 2026. She also makes ambient music in collaboration with poet Panda Wong,
under the moniker Lotus Threads, as well as their extended project, Lotus Web.

Blue Captive crafts music that moves between blissful atmospheric space, and beautifully chaotic
wall-of-sound-like textures. Whether live on stage or in the studio, their sound fuses ethereal
textures, raw vocal energy, and hypnotic rhythms.
Debuting with Mid Air, Blue Captive carved out a distinctive sonic world, where intimacy and
catharsis intertwine, and where atmospheric electronica meets emotional storytelling. That vision
deepened with the release of Make It Last Forever: a melodic techno journey of rolling waves,
nostalgic undertones, and pulsing energy.
Live, Blue Captive’s sets are chaotic, vulnerable and intense, blurring the lines between ambient
beauty and deep emotional release. Vocals float between airy delicacy and raw intensity, recalling
the emotive brutality of memory, heartache and love. Layers of distortion, soothing synth washes,
and glitchy textures build emotional arcs that keep audiences suspended in their world.
Hailing from the seaside town of Mt Eliza, Australia, Blue Captive draws inspiration from the
bittersweet beauty of passing moments. Each track is a sonic tapestry that captures the push and pull
between nostalgia, hope, chaos and calm.


Combining lush synths, driving basslines and groove filled beats, Sol Flare’s live shows are known for working the dance floor up to a fever pitch. Fusing together genres ranging from dreamy melodic house, indie dance to techno whilst exploring the light and the dark.

Sol Flare made his debut into the Electronic with his first release Silver Moon on Global Underground, garnering attention in the community and a subsequent remix from Darin Epsilon. Following with a string of releases support has been found with airplay from BBC Introducing, London Live, Triple J and Kiss FM to name a few. His live shows have been performed throughout UK notably at BlueDot & Kendal Calling Festivals and Europe & Australia.


Locian redefines musical storytelling by blending
reflective lyricism with a vibrant fusion of trip-hop rhythms and electronic textures. He weaves together
intricate narratives and thought-provoking themes, drawing inspiration from his personal experiences and
a desire to challenge conventional ideas. With a keen focus on storytelling, Locian poses questions that
invite his listeners to embark on introspective journeys, exploring the hidden corridors of the mind and the
landscapes of the heart.
Influenced by seminal artists such as Radiohead, Nicolas Jaar, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Howling/RY X, his
music exudes a unique blend of atmospheric soundscapes and emotive vocals, evoking moments of
clarity amid a world of chaos.

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Capital Noise presents: ‘Nothing Left But Noise’ Compilation Launch

Following the success of their compilation ‘Beyond Us’, featuring Canberra artists and bands such as Nuta Mantis and At Last, Capital Noise have returned with a new compilation titled ‘Nothing Left But Noise’, a compilation of screamo and heavy bands from across Australia.

Featured on the compilation and headlining are Naarm’s Indented, blending post-hardcore, emo, and screamo into a dense, heavy sound. Their recent debut EP, ‘The Day It Broke’, brings a heavy, sombre brand of post-hardcore, with elements of Midwest emo and screamo scattered throughout. Also playing at Capital Noise’s sold-out ‘I Thought You’d Be Here Too’ at The Tote, Indented are guaranteed to deliver an intense, emotionally charged set with lots of energy and sick breakdowns.

Supporting and also featured on the compilation are Street Carp; loud gazey indie / slacker rock bound to get your head banging. Dubbing themselves a ‘less-horny deftones’, Street Carp bring a fresh, yet familiar take to indie rock & shoegaze that everyone can rock with. Playing at Capital Noise’s ‘Eaten Alive’ and ‘I Thought You’d Be Here Too’, the carp are bound to perform some loud, fun, and raw tracks with insane atmosphere and energy.

Also supporting are the up-and-coming post-hardcore trio Cornea. Based on Awakabal lands (Newcastle, NSW), the trio take a lot of inspiration from bands such as title fight and modern baseball, and are eager to perform at their debut Naarm shows, which include Capital Noise’s compilation launch.

You do not want to miss this epic compilation launch, with such amazing local and national talent playing at one of melbourne’s best live music venues.

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Celebrate Great Lake's first show outside of their hometown with World's Best Neighbours and Darcy Forever at Nighthawks on Tuesday June 2. This is the kind of show you ought to attend if you enjoy earnest and dynamic songwriting in the alternative orbit, as all three acts converge on this axis. There will be happy songs and sad songs and loud songs and quiet songs.

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JAMES SEEDY:
the dirty bedroom serenade of neon latex cowboy

SOLAR LOGOS SECT:
Orthodox Industrial - Exhuming the fossilised remains of god from the machine

BUTCHER:
avian humanoid sings the brain-worms with a full flock

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This event is part of the Victorian Government’s 10,000 Gigs initiative, supported through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria

BENEATH THE NOISE:

Are you ready?

Beneath The Noise is hitting Nighthawks Bar on Saturday June 6th.

One action packed afternoon, three bands, fifteen bucks and whole lot of noise, come join us as EVEYA, Elyzium Falls and Crestfallen carve out their own path beneath the spotlight in celebration of the underground and the unheard.

Combing the sounds of Alt Rock and Modern Metalcore, this isn't just another gig but rather a community and reminder, that the biggest bands all started on the smallest stages.

It's time to tune out the noise and find what's beneath.

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3 X Indie Alternative Rock and Pop/Rock acts hit the NightHawks, Johnston Street, Collingwood. South Melbourne group Ruby & The Tuesdays, Tirzah Vision from Canada and Hugernaut from Castlemaine. Edgy, punchy, funky, powerful and all original Indie Alternative/Pop Rock.

Tirzah Vision is a 4 piece Groove driven Pop Rock project of Tirzah Vetter, Singer Songwriter from British Columbia, Canada. With songs like “Fool 4 U” and “What’s Lost” .

Ruby & The Tuesdays is a young, up-and-coming indie rock band from Melbourne’s South. Defined by their rock-on grooves and powerful, emotional lyrics, Ruby & The Tuesdays is sure to have you up on your feet, or on the floor in tears (just joking. kinda.). Led by singer-songwriter-guitarist Ruby Margaux and her four-piece band, The Tuesdays.

Hugernaut delivers a fresh take on the 3-piece rock group, keeping it real with their raw and unfiltered sound. The poised and passionate vocals of lead singer Hugo Horvat are extended by his heady and deliberate lifted lead guitar, giving extension to the vocals with great effect. With great drive and energy, each song is propelled into another stratosphere by the hard hitting, yet smart drumming of Gerard Horvat. Anchored together by bass guitarist Gabriel Horvat with depth and distinction, like a warm blanket around an electrical storm. Hugernaut’s vision of contemporary alternative vibes, smashing against the most classic rock, emerges as a sound of magnitude and timeless emotive musical elegance. Smart yet edgy, pumping and escalating Indie Alternative Rock in the best Australian fashion. Each song is destined to follow the last and designed to listen to as a complete album from start to finish. From the most modern theme of bitchin’ about a misguided pull of social media, to the age-old case of broken relationships, yearning and fanaticising about what could be, after getting over the hurdles of life.
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Muloobinba act Ponzi Scheme hit Naarm for the first time with their signature collision of post-punk tension, darkwave mood and EBM force.

Joining them are Kayo and Second Skin, delivering a full bill of dark energy and live intensity.

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Name: LOTHARIO
Height: 6'9
Weight: 300kg
From: Sunbury, Vic.
Trained By: Ken Done
Debut: 1972
Finishers: Thunderstruck (Double knee backbreaker)

Name: EQUESTRIAN FIELDS
Height: 5'1”
Weight: 7kg
From: Sebastapol, Vic.
Trained by: Minogue Minogue
Debut: 2001
Finishers: Electrocution (Twist of fate tummy tuck)

Name: TECHNO 666
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 32.5 kg
From: Mentone
Trained By: Guru Josh
Debut: 1954
Finishers: The Ibiza Lobotomy (skywheeling skull crusher)

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This event is part of the Victorian Government’s Gigs initiative, supported through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria

Come down to Nighthawks for an afternoon of slagger tunes from Haylex Cox, Pet Therapy and Alice and the Slags!

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Sydney favourites 'Gilroy' are hitting the road in the midst of their biggest year yet. For the first time ever, the band is taking it interstate for a run of headline shows. After packing out their biggest hometown gigs to date, Gilroy are ready to bring that same raw, electric energy to new cities, new rooms, and new faces. Built on years of friendship and constant gigging, their live show turns late-night thoughts into something loud, honest, and impossible to ignore. This tour marks a new chapter with bigger moments, new connections, and songs that hit even harder in the room.

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Buzz Kull brings his Deep Hate EP tour to Melbourne, delivering his signature blend of dark electronic intensity and industrial pop precision. The long-running project of Marc Dwyer has built a global cult following since 2012, touring Australia with Molchat Doma and Boy Harsher, the United States with Cold Cave, and Europe with Kontravoid. Deep Hate captures Buzz Kull at his most focused and ferocious, translating to a commanding and immersive live performance.

Opening the night is Cherry Rype, whose brooding and atmospheric sound blends dark pop textures with raw emotional weight. Rapidly emerging within the underground scene, Cherry Rype’s live shows balance vulnerability and intensity, setting the tone perfectly for a night of shadowy, high-impact electronic music.

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Saturday arvos are for getting serves - serves of beers, serves of chips with a pub feed, soft serves with hundreds and thousands, tennis serves, suponea serves, dishing out "piece of mind" serves and...

SERVES OF SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC KICKING ACROSS THE SPHERE OF ALT GENRES

Come down to Nighthawks 27th June for a Saturday Serve of Punk, Post-punk, Gothic rock and Shoegaze.

MILKSICK are "noise punk losers" doom preaching on a soap box, stirring up a cauldron of screaming, angular guitars and moody, dread-tinted rhythms.

FLOCKS are emotional shoegaze, voted the noisiest and number one shoegaze band to come out of Bayswater’s industrial estate 12+ years running.

MANKIND, up from the southern Isle, are a Gothic Rock duo, with big beats, melodic bass and dark lyrics hot off opening for Regurgitator, The Mavis's and a blistering set at DARK MOFO thus far in 2026.

A serving not to be missed, best served warm and wrapped in plastic.

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This event will be held on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung country. All artists performing give their respects to all First Nations and Torres Strait Islanders past and present, and time ever lasting. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Head-liner: Nothinge is a masked cold-wave, post-punk act which draws its creativity from incongruous moments in modern life. It is a distinct macabre spectacle putting forward a restrospective set of works through the lens of a proto-punk/hypnogogique synth enthusiast.

Special guests to be performing on the night will be Electric Self which is an alarmingly refreshing experimental pop, ghetto funk, p-funk act & Serene Ailment which is a solo heavy noise/experimental act which teases the skins off the bone through its predatory and aggressive sound.

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Ymi! presents Green and Yellow as the launch of her three latest singles: Playground, Saviour - not the saved, and House fire. | Supported by Greg Allan and Dirty Gwen.

Greg Allan is an Australian indie-folk singer-songwriter based in Melbourne. He is known for his unique finger-style guitar playing, coupled with his distinctive, ethereal, dreamlike vocal delivery. His songwriting has often been described as ‘sitting somewhere between Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley, yet entirely new’. He is an artist you definitely will be hearing about again.

Dirty Gwen are a 5-piece rock band from Melbourne's north-east bringing an exciting, energetic modern rock sound to local crowds. Since they formed in the beginning of 2022, the group have since been getting to work, putting on shows and packing out local venues around Melbourne. The band consists of vocals by Lars Miller, lead guitar by Harry Todd, rhythm guitar by Hayden Khoo, bass by Anastasia Vertsonis and drums by Max Crosby. Their debut EP ‘Back to Me’ brings a rocky modern feel that’s loved by fans and showcases the band’s signature sound. They have a range of influences between their members with classic rock at its core and a mix of modern rock and indie that drives their unique style.

Ymi! is an optimistic and gentle yet confrontational artist based in Melbourne who performs original music in the vein of indie folk through to industrial dance rock. She is known for the whiplash between her devastating Nick Drake and Bon Iver inspired ballads and intoxicatingly danceable upbeat tunes. The set is amplified by Ymi!'s band of passionate and skilled composers, who blend her ethereal vocals with dark, brooding textures that tie together a diverse and engaging set.

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Introducing Pixie's Mess, bringing you his one-man blend of riffs, loops, beats and bloops. Joined by Where is Home's smooth lounge tunes to warm you up on a winter Saturday arvo.

Playing longer sets, things might get a little sexy, weird or both.
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Big Black Maria take on Nighthawks for their third show, playing alongside the noisey, experimental sounds of Greeble and Fuji Death Cult.
The night will begin with a transportation into the darkness and noise that is Fuji Death Cult whose style and performance is both provocative and boundary pushing in nature.
Alongside them, Greeble will grace the stage with their brooding and atmospheric sounds that are contrasting in nature and rooted in shoegaze and hazy post-rock.
For the final act of the night, Big Black Maria will take the stage with their experimental, post-rock noises with a sound that is built upon dynamics and droning and interwoven with punchy, grooving bass lines and melodies. They seek to the push the limits of genres, blending heaviness with grooviness to highlight the contrasting nature of light and dark within life.

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The World At A Glance, Backlit, …And The Mountain and Well at Nighthawks Bar, Collingwood, Naarm (Melbourne) on Friday 10/07/2026.

Bands at 8:15pm, bar opens at 4pm.

Tickets $20 on the door (cash only), $15+bf online.

Join alternative sludge metal band “Backlit” at Nighthawks for their Naarm debut and first interstate show. Headlined by Naarm's own captivating experimental post-metal band “The World At A Glance”. Featuring sets from the exciting new screamo band “…And The Mountain” and the enduring abrasive hardcore noise act “Well”. This is one for fans of riffs, innovative walls of noise, sludge, doom, post, screamo and hardcore.

Booked by Meridian Collective (Backlit).

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Street Legal return with their new single The Barassi Line, out Wednesday June 10th.

Mixed by ARIA Award–winning producer Anton Hagop (Silverchair, Powderfinger, Missy Higgins), the track marks the band’s first collaboration with the acclaimed mixer and signals a bold new chapter for the Adelaide indie rock five-piece.

The Barassi Line is available on all streaming platforms and follows the band’s critically praised debut EP Bruxism.

“‘The Barassi Line’ questions our relationship with those who control natural resources and shape the cities we live in,” says vocalist Matthew Hayward. “It’s about the stories we’re sold - that growth is always good, that wealth equals virtue.”

Built on driving, interwoven guitars and anchored by a soaring, anthemic chorus, the track captures Street Legal at their most urgent and expansive.

The release sits comfortably alongside contemporary indie heavyweights such as Fontaines D.C., IDLES, Shame, Interpol and The Murder Capital, while locally drawing comparisons to DZ Deathrays and Gang of Youths - further cementing Street Legal’s place among Australia’s fast-rising underground acts.

Street Legal will be joined on the night by rising Naarm acts De Porsal and Frons.

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Join us for an afternoon out of the cold upstairs at Nighthawks.

First up the up-beat, country-rock stylings of Lift Kit will have you grinning from cheek to check as they launch their long-awaited EP 'Something Right'.

Break Fast will then take the stage for a set that's sure to make your heart ache in all the right ways.

JAN rounds out the triple bill. There'll be sax, there'll be synth and you'll be there.

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