Kick off the long weekend with some local noise at everyone's favourite venue, Nighthawks.

After a hiatus, CAT CRAWL will return to the stage with a brand spanking new drummer and handful of new tracks. Like a very hungry caterpillar after eating too many snacks, we have been hibernating in our gothy cocoon and are itching to unveil our transformation for ya'll.

Feelin' moody? Feelin' dark and spooky? Coldwave duo COLD REGARDS have got you covered with their moody pop Casio-esque vibes. Can you dig this atmos?

Don't forget to wear your butterfly hairclips as you ride the grunge rocket into outer space, because ASSTEROID are serving steaming hot "space-pop" to cool your nerves.

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Daisypicker are excited to share their new single 'Birthday/Funeral' with you at Nighthawks on Thursday 17th April! Joining them are ethereal and melodic folk outfit Morag as well as Duncan Graham & The Way In, who's cheeky lyrics, diaphanous harmonies and general adventurism will make your day.

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Fresh off their debut single 'Crab God' ANGLERR are making their rounds all across Melbourne with the launch at the legendary Nighthwaks for one hell of a night! With the amazing Arli and crazy Misfitdeo carrying the night, sundays have never been more hectic!! Get keen and bring ya ear plugs

ANGLERR is a rock n’ roll act combining Aussie punk rock with the 90’s Seattle grunge sound, incorporating classic punk motifs with a hint of noise rock and hardcore attitudes! Hailing from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs the band began in mid 2023 as simple riff based jams between Alex (Vocals / Bass) and Jayson (Drums / Backing vocals) Realising their songs had potential they hit the ground running playing local gigs all around Melbourne loud and proud! Discovering like minded bands and playing gigs all throughout 2024, with 2025 being even bigger! Launching their first single CRAB GOD in January to kick off the chaos that is ANGLERR… the angry fish band

Post-Hardcore/Skramz mainstays Raccoon City (Kaurna/Adelaide) return to Naarm as part of their tour of their third album "Fugue" out through Dogknightproductions. Raccoon City create fevered and hard hitting Post-hardcore for fans of bands such as Pianos Become The Teeth and At The Drive-In. Joining them is Valve (Meanjin/Brisbane) Noise Rock/Post-hardcore off the back of their latest single out through Team Glasses Records. Also playing is the Expansive and Heavy World Sick and the Emocore and Impactful longing of Propaine at Nighthawks. $15 online and $20 on the door

Hello! Sophisticated Dingo here. Keen to release a new song called Mess Me Around. Keen to play a show for it too. Going to do something special and play a stripped back set because Jimmy broke his ankle. Poor Jimmy.

Looking forward to playing some songs a little softer in the cozy surrounds of the Nighthawks band room. Great bar. Bad Yoke on support too for their first ever show so that will be great. Come through. Here are some more conventional musings on the new song:

Mess Me Around is about being let down by those you rely on. An anthemic cry of pain when your partner won’t hold up their end of the bargain. Hurt compounds because so much good in your relationship led you to depend on them. Sadly they don’t care enough to make sure you both achieve what you are working towards. The song appeals to inspire action but also concedes that resistance to a doomed partnership may be futile. “I know who you are” and you may never change.


Sophisticated Dingo is a Garage Rock duo from Melbourne, Australia. Friends since adolescence Jimmy and Lew write songs that are a punch in the face you can relate to.

Relentless touring with JET, Polish Club, The Terrys, Beddy Rays, Press Club and Dear Seattle, sees the road-worn Sophisticated Dingo ready to share their new single ‘Mess Me Around’. The anthemic cry of pain begs for support from an absent partner when achieving a dream lies in jeopardy.

The song features on an EP to be released in 2025. Following much revered singles including Radio On, Morning View and Day In The Life.

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A night to celebrate the 2nd single release from Melbourne band Sugargum. with support from two amazing bands, Harry & The Ettes, Tractor Beams

Flower Extract return to Wurundjeri country for a very special, intimate matinee at Nighthawks in Collingwood. They will be joined by kiwi exports Pretty Stooked for two hours of Saturday afternoon madness. Tickets are extremely limited and retail at $10-12 presale. Get. In. Quick.

Hailing from the east coast of lutruwita/Tassie, Flower Extract are a distinctly vandemonian indie-psych-rock quartet who now operate between nipaluna/Hobart and naarm/Melbourne. Musically they create a sound that is unique yet familiar, and have a reputation for energetic, spontaneous, and occasionally nonsensical live shows.

On the streets they are known for their C-grade stage banter, B-grade indie-psych-rock, and A-grade friendship. Their typically Tasmanian, heads-screwed-on approach has seen them release a swath of music (including a 14 track extended edition of their debut EP - Natural Press), play some notable sets at festivals like Party in the Paddock, The Great Escape, and Bonzaki, and support mainlanders like The Grogans and Johnny Hunter.

They now turn their attention to bigger fish, with a list of 2025 new year resolutions including - release some music, play some shows, self actualisation, and learn how to make coffee like they do in Melbourne.

In conclusion - “mum reckons we sound like the 80’s, but just the good bits”.

This show is proudly presented by Oyster Botanics, a lutruwita based community record label. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which this event is held. It always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

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On the heels of showcase and festival appearances SPY FOX SIX head to Nighthawks to share a special show with guests Darcy Fox and The Moment Killer. Upbeat sounds with downbeat lyrics are ensured.

Spy Fox Six is the sound of four friends that grew up listening to their parents
New Order, Cocteau Twins, and Kitchens of distinction records, then bonded over a shared love of The War on drugs, Four Tet and M83.

Join Clover Blue, Faxman and Connor Kerr-Newell at Nighthawks on Thursday the 27th of March!

Connor Kerr-Newell: 8:30

Faxman's Crackpot Ensemble: 9:30

Clover Blue: 10:30

$15

Clover Blue is a First Nations artist, playing slightly harrowing alt-folk, grounded in abstracted poetics and supported by a motley crew of talented friends. They present introspective, and intense folk rock songs to spin life-based narratives through abstract lenses. With writing often grounded in poetry, Blue aims to craft poignant music that drums emotion in the gut of the listener.

After a lengthy period in the musical wilderness, Faxman returns with an album load of unreleased songs brought to life by his new band, the Crackpot Ensemble. Expert purveyors of cowboy jazz - a messy collage of growling blues, Romani jazz and desert-soaked country, think Marty Robbins and Dr John lost in a mangrove swamp - Faxman’s Crackpot Ensemble are dusting off their instruments in preparation for their first gig back in the saddle at Nighthawks on March 27th.

BIG LENG IS BACK! AND REALNAME IS BACK TO ANNOUNCE THAT EMERALD WOODS IS BACK. YOU KNOW WHO ALSO IS BACK? THREE MOTHERS… YOU COULD BE BACK TO. COME TO NIGHTHAWKS ON THE 23TH OF MARCH (REALNAME HAS A SURPRISE)

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IDENTITY ERROR is a new wave of heavy music hailing from Melbourne, Australia. Since forming in 2022, the band have played over 25 shows opening for the likes of SeeYouSpaceCowboy (USA), Volatile Ways (NSW), Terminal Sleep, To The Grave (NSW), Starve and Bodysnatcher (USA). This event will be Identity Error's first ever headline show to celebrate the release of their new single 'Frailty'.

Supporting Identity Error on the ‘Frailty’ release show will have unrelenting deathcore monoliths 'Cultists' (NSW) who return to Melbourne with their signature repertoire of slams, alongside Northern Suburbs 2000’s Metalcore inspired group ‘Ends in Tragedy’, and heavy hardcore newcomers 'GUTTA' hailing from Frankston.

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Gun Laws are the soulful sweatpunk soundtrack to your dirtiest daydreams and your big city nightmares.

Assteroid serve up some steaming hot grungey guitar-driven space pop.

Billy Cart make garagey, grungey, sarcastic, surf-flavoured pop music and fun times.

On Saturday 22nd of March, you can catch em all at Nighthawks from 3pm sharp, and then get home in time to make a chicken dinner and some lemonade. Yeehaw.

Show Bio:
Vermont is a dynamic four-piece alternative rock band making waves with their emotive sound and high-energy performances. Known for their powerful melodies and raw lyricism, the band has built a loyal following, sharing stages with acclaimed acts like Windwaker, Badflower, and Tiny Moving Parts. After a successful string of shows, Vermont is gearing up to headline their own show to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated new single, 'Almost Anything' alongside Melbourne-based powerhouses 'Nth Rd' & 'Benchcup'. With passion and momentum on their side, Vermont is quickly becoming a standout force in the alternative rock scene.

Vermont Bio:
Vermont is a four-piece alternative rock band known for their emotive sound and energetic performances. Blending powerful melodies with raw lyricism, they continue to make waves in the local scene, captivating audiences and building a strong connection with their audiences with each electrifying show.

Nth Rd Bio:
NTH RD are an up and coming Melbourne Port Harcore band, hot off the release of two huge new singles in 2024, which debuted the talents of new frontman, Dan Charlton. As a staple of the Australian scene, NTH RD have supported international acts 'Against the Current' & "NOVELISTS' as well as having toured alongside Australia's top homegrown acts.

Benchcup Bio:
Benchcup is a heavy-hitting trapcore/metalcore band delivering crushing breakdowns and hard-hitting beats. Formed in 2022, we fuse modern trap elements with intense, high-energy riffs. With relentless energy and raw emotion, Benchcup is here to push boundaries and hit harder than ever.

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Knight Rider is hitting the Nighthawks stage ready to melt some ears off!!!

Fronted by Kit, a crazy lead guitarist that will bring the rock energy of all your mum's ex boyfriends from the 80's. Also with Finn on rhythm guitar, Isaac on bass, and Tommy on drums.

Knight Rider loves to show off and put on a sick show, BYO roses to throw on stage ;)

Joining them is Tractor Beamz, beer fueled tractor action, nuff’ said.

Also on the bill is Floral, a project one would think the smell would be the highlight of the performance. Alas, this is a sweaty blues riffin' quad piece slingin' jam tracks across Naarm.

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