Seeing Violet are a femme-fronted, furious and provocative powerhouse of alternative rock. Tackling the tumultuous political landscape, ripping heartbreak, power struggles, and pertinent social issues in their music, they are a truly unique driving force pushing alternative rock into the future.
In support of their debut EP, Sleepwalking, Seeing Violet are set to shake Melbourne to its core, with this almighty show is rounded out with hometown heroes One More Weekend and HZED. This is not a show to miss for any fans of Paramore, MCR, & RATM.
Having met whilst studying together at university, Maddie, Rob, Ryan and Jack quickly established themselves in the Brisbane music scene before rampaging around SEQ to support Hands Like Houses, WAAX, Surf Trash & Kurilpa Reach, as well as earning a festival appearance at Valley Crawl and selling out multiple headline shows in their hometown, most recently putting on their own alternative mini festival (La Viola Festiva) which packed out Tomcat. Seeing Violet's live show will take you on an explosive journey of catchy hooks, emotional musings, and searing breakdowns, empowering everyone in their aether to take a journey into their deepest emotions.
Tickets

Small Dance: Created by Scottish songwriter Andy Finn, Small dance are a Naarm/melbourne based alternative indie/folk/rock band. Small dance weave together meandering melodies and intimate song writing with a propulsive, optimistic sound.

Well into winter: Well Into Winter is a Naarm/Melbourne-based alternative folk-rock band founded by Albury-born musicians Alex Cameron and Jayden Dunne. Fusing folk, country, and indie rock, the band's catalog includes their 2021 EP Stumbling Songs, a self-titled 2023 album, and their second LP, Reckless Anatomy

Elliot Taylor: Front man of Damn Williams, Elliot is a Naarm (Melbourne, Australia)-based indie Australiana Songwriter. Damn Williams evolved from Elliots solo project into a fully-fledged powerhouse band. They are best known for their rich Australian storytelling, working-class realism, and the release of their 10-track album Dog Summer.

Tickets

Hot Tubs Time Machine are a delightful bare-bones jaunt of minimal bass, 808 beats, layers of synth, bright guitar and percussion, soundtrack-ing Marcus’ (UV Race) engaging, humorous and very relatable stories taken from his daily life.

Tickets

The second night of Charger’s debut residency at Nighthawks. The band’s live set moves through genres, ranging from alt country, through to high energy hardcore and synth-punk.
With support from Stockings and Little Decisions

Catch the band at Nighthawks every Thursday in August.

Tickets

Join Emily & Jo for their debut headline show at Nighthawks, Collingwood, accompanied by a full band for a special night of live music. Blending neo-soul, indie pop and alternative rock, Emily & Jo create soulful, intimate songs with a warm and contemporary sound.

The evening will also feature opening sets from Sebastian Haysman and Ellara

Tickets

Level Eight Sounds Presents:

Canon Door, Kalayama Sound, Ge-aR, Spisbah and Alison Mckenzie.

Live at Nighthawks.

Tickets

Faxman and his rag-tag posse of scoundrels 'the Crackpot Ensemble' are back showing off their unique brand of 'cowboy jazz' and 'uneasy listening' at Nighthawks for a much requested matinee show. Supports from Hannah Potter, and The Ironbark brothers.

Tickets

With the release of their new EP ‘Butterfly in a Silver Locket’ alternativeindie band Sesame Girl announce their Australian Headline tour.‘Butterfly Wing in a Silver Locket’ marks an exciting new era for the band,and has seen praise from tastemakers such as NME, Rough Trade and Clash.Sesame Girl has shared the stage with acts such as Spacey Jane, Vacations,MAYA, The Belair Lip Bombs, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and British Indiaalongside appearing at festivals such as Spilt Milk and Yours and Owls.

Tickets

The second night of Charger’s debut residency at Nighthawks. The band’s live set moves through genres, ranging from alt country, through to high energy hardcore and synth-punk.
With support from The Noise and Capgun.

Catch the band at Nighthawks every Thursday in August.
Tickets

Caw! Who goes there? Well it's none other than MUNTED CHUNTS (oh boy!).

The rip-roaringest rapscallions to ever grace the fine stages of NIGHTHAWKS. Joined by the fine folks of Ze Wisenheimer, ★ PENALTY ★, and En Zo to really end your weekend the right way.

So grab your tickets quick and head on down to Nighthawks in Collingwood August 9th. Doors open 5pm. See you there!

Tickets

NoTurns. Unplugged. One Night Only.

Fresh off a rapid start to the year supporting Romy Vager (RVG), Stimpies, Bean Magazine, and more, NoTurns are back with their anthemic new single, “Get Off Your Knees.”

With songs spanning different genres, emotions, and vocalists, NoTurns are not a band to miss. Catch them Saturday 8th of August in a one time only unplugged show performing live staples and new material. With support from Lalu and Opera.

Tickets

Cat Crawl - Band Shirt Single Release


Cat Crawl will be stoking the fire and keeping the embers burning as they release their lead single, ‘Band Shirt’, from their upcoming album, ‘Alchemy’. Also weaving their magic will be the moody and brooding, dark alt duo Human Intrusion, and the crooning and frenetic man in white, Long Hours.
Tickets

WILL EVEREST AND THE MIGHTY ACID CAT BAND attacks NIGHTHAWKS on Friday August 7th!



Adelaide's psych-rock wizard has made the trek into the mysterious streets of Naarm/Melbourne for the very first time! Backed by a mysterious power trio known as The Mighty Acid Cat Band, Will Everest prepares to summon feral sonic demons to terrorise the citizens of Nighthawks! Dipping his toes into the swamps of psychedelic rock, stoner rock, doom metal and garage rock, Will invites the curious eyes into his fuzz-soaked world of noise!



Joined by neo-psychedelic auteurs Mollie's Hug and the fierce Black Wattle Witches, the populace is guaranteed to leave the night drenched in sweat and reverb.

Tickets

This is Charger’s first headliner since coming off a recent hiatus. The band’s live set moves through genres, ranging from alt country, through to high energy hardcore and synth-punk.
With support from Fionnula Keith and Force Quit.

Catch the band at Nighthawks every Thursday in August.

Tickets

Join Annie & The Make Believe live at Nighthawks, Melbourne on 2 August to celebrate the release of the new single, Out To Sea. Blending indie-folk, alt-country and pop influences, Annie & The Make Believe delivers heartfelt songwriting, catchy melodies, and captivating live performances. Be among the first to hear Out To Sea live, alongside a set of original music. With special support from Scott Candlish and Renee Alison.

Tickets

Fresh-faced, raw, and always evolving, Clydesdale are the newest band to emerge from the concrete jungle of the Frankston underground. In the 6 months since their first show they've packed out rooms, played Flippin the Bird 2026 and shared stages with domestic and international heroes alike - The Belair Lipbombs, kanekoayano (JPN), Plastic Tones (FIN), Stimpies, The Gnomes, DYGL (JPN).

The band's sound is a timeless collage of garage and punk, a d-i-y circle of creation that's equal parts 1970's New York and 21st century Melbourne. The songs emerge from collaboration and live jams, with lead vocals shared across 4 of the 5 members.

Joining them on the stage at Nighthawks are Violet and Allara

Tickets

Minibus launch their first single 'Plants and Animals' at Nighthawks on Saturday August 1st from 3pm. With special guests the Sprouts and Ellen James.

Tickets

60’s revival band, The Pearlies, are bringing their charming melodies, harmonies and twangy guitars to Nighhawks on Friday 31st of July.

The Pearlies breathe new life into the scene with carefully crafted originals that reflect the past with a modern perspective, inspired by the likes of The Easybeats, The Carpenters, The Who and many more nostalgic classics.

They'll be joined by disco sweethearts, Supa Lucia, and psychedelic rockers, Fur Blossom, kickstarting the show with their equally infectious tunes.

It’s guaranteed to be a night full of throwback genres, don’t miss it!

Tickets

DITCH THE HEATER AND FIRE UP THIS WINTER:

Wacky punk rockers RED40PA!NCLUB are taking over NIGHTHAWKS JULY 30th for a spectacular evening of RNR greatness. Joining them are experimental Punk-rockers PENALTY and Frankston alt-rockers MISS COMMUNICATION. DANCE FOR YOUR LIFE.

LETS GET RED.

Tickets

THE REST IS HISTORY – "ISN'T IT IRONIC?" SINGLE RELEASE SHOW

The Rest Is History are celebrating the release of their brand new single "Isn't It Ironic?" with a huge hometown show at Nighthawks on Saturday, 6 September.

Joining them are an incredible lineup of local talent, with support from Mutual Friends of Former Lovers, and Razorgirl.

Whether you've been following The Rest Is History from the beginning or you're discovering them for the first time, this is the perfect chance to celebrate the release of their latest track live.

Tickets

Tickets

O come, creatures of the night! Bare witness to BLACK PLANET: A Celebration of Australian Dark Music.
Descending for the first time as a full-spectrum gathering of darkness, Black Planet hosts 3 stages across two iconic venues: The Bendigo Hotel & Nighthawks.
Built for devotees of sonic extremity and shadow culture, this inaugural edition transforms the night into a living cathedral of sound, atmosphere, and chaos.

The night will be separated into 3 spaces:

The Ossuary (Bendi Main Room) - A shrine to heavyocity and brutality
The Void (Bendi Upstairs) - A chamber devoted to noise, ambient, drone and experimental
The Black Hearts Lodge (Nighthawks) - A sanctuary of goth, darkwave, post-punk and nocturnal romance

Headlining the Black Planet 2026 is THE AMENTA - One of metal's most uncategorizable acts, THE AMENTA have been synthesising the ugliest aspects of death, black, and noise into a unique maelstrom for over 25 years. Well known across the world for their intense live shows, THE AMENTA combine speed, anger, and weird sound with smoke and strobes to create a brutal, overwhelming experience.

Joining them across the 3 stages are: Mammon’s Throne, Hybrid Nightmares, Victoria K, Küntsquäd, Bentham’s Head, Knife, Npcede, Živa, Inaugural, Chiffon Magnifique, Blood In The Champagne, Dystropolis, Palliative, Blood of a Pomegranate, Military Position, Anocht, AnnaBortionist, Serene Ailment, Angellis Taliuu, and Koolooz.

Tickets

Short Hand needs no long introduction. It’s work is the love child of Nu-Jazz, Soul and RnB, this four piece band comprising of Gene Du Vergier (drums) Marley Del Prete (Trumpet) Casper Cameron (Bass), Joel Segal (Piano) and for tonight only Isadora Lauritz (vocals). Short Hand uses these sounds and improvisation to create something new. Supporting the band is long time friend and collaborator Taeanna with her neo-soul outfit.

Tickets

Join Adam Mendum for a night of folky rhythms, and emotive tunes at Nighthawk's to celebrate the release of Danny's Boy, Adam's latest single. Joining Adam on the night will be the new folk duo - Buckleys and Bom Derry.

Providing a home for all things intricate, ornate and a little out-of-the-ordinary, Buckleys are a new alt-folk/rock gracing stages across Naarm/Melbourne. Known for their immersive storytelling, Ali Harman and Mila May beckon listeners into the worlds they build. Wherever you end up, Buckleys are sure to leave you feeling spellbound.

Bom Derry brings a folk sound heavily influenced by the 60’s and 70’s into his own contemporary sound, forming a songwriting style of warmth, honesty and timelessness.

See you there!

Tix

LEAPS & BOUNDS PRESENTS LOWLIGHT ON LOJO!

Leaps & Bounds presents LOWLIGHT ON LOJO on Sunday 19th of July at Nighthawks and the Bendigo Hotel.

Soundscapes will spill across the undercurrent of Johnston Street for an evening of alternative, immersive and experimental performance. Drift between rooms, stairwells and stages with a wintry live music program to soundtrack your revelries.

Each bandroom holds its own charge:
NIGHTHAWKS: Craning + Baglicker + World Sick + Gil Cerrone
BENDIGO MAIN STAGE: G-String Nicotine + Black Wattle Witches + Mystery Daughter
BENDIGO UPSTAIRS: The Clags + Slow Shell

Nighthawks and The Bendigo come together to bring a mix of diverse projects, emerging acts, and new voices into our LoJo pocket. Discover new artists and cross between scenes as Collingwood settles into lowlight.

FREE ENTRY ★ 9 ACTS ★ 3 STAGES ★ DOORS 4:30PM

The tantalising sights, sounds and smells of George Carroll Wilson's glam-rock-power-pop solo sonic onslaught Pollyman is coming to ravage the Nighthawks stage for the very first time!

Joined by the slick and sultry sounds of Satisfaction, and Snake Thighs, a power house four piece so fresh off the press they’re still steaming!

So come on down to Nighthawks on the 18th of July and finally get what you’ve been waiting for!

Tickets

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.

Tickets

Hailing from Melbourne's eastern suburbs ANGLERR is a 3 piece punk band featuring Alex (Lead Vox / Bass) Jay (Drums / Backing Vox) & Jordan (Guitar / Backing Vox) incorporating classic punk and grunge motifs with a hint of noise rock and hardcore attitudes. Forming in mid 2023 the band has been consistently playing shows since their inception and recently making a radio show apparence at Radio Carrum. Releasing 6 tracks on streaming / physical media + merch

The boys are hitting up Nighthawks once again with the legends Going Swimming and Knight Rider for one epic night! Come on down and support local music

Tickets