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SPY V SPY

Primarily starting out as the voice of the homeless squatters of early eighties Sydney SPY v SPY spoke for everyone who felt "under the thumb of the system", they told true stories of the common struggle that polite Australia didn't necessarily want to hear.

A formidable live act - the band cut its teeth in the early days opening for groups such as Midnight Oil, INXS, Hoodoo Gurus, Split Enz, the Models and Men At Work as well as gracing the stage with international artists U2, David Bowie, Simple Minds and The Clash.

Throughout the 80's the band released landmark recordings Meet Us Inside, Harry's Reasons, AO Mod TV Vers., Xenophobia[Why?], and Trash The Planet to critical acclaim.

In 2018 founding guitarist Michael Weiley reunited with original drummer Cliff Grigg.

Tragically Michael passed away shortly thereafter.

Move forward to 2024 and the band perform the songs as authentically and true to the original sounds that is SPY v SPY.

SPY v SPY is

CLIFF GRIGG - drums/vocals
PAUL COXON - bass/vocals
DAVE ROMEO - guitar/vocals

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Dance/Electronic

Alternative Rock

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mclusky (UK)

Mclusky (often stylized as mclusky), originally known as Best, are a Welsh three-piece post-hardcore group formed in Cardiff. The group originally consisted of Englishman Andrew Falkous (vocals, guitar) from Newcastle upon Tyne,[1] Geraint Bevan (bass) and Matthew Harding (drums); the latter two were replaced by Jonathan Chapple and Jack Egglestone in 1997 and late 2003 respectively. The band released three studio albums before splitting in 2004, reconvening in 2014 – without Chapple – under the monikers 'mclusky' and mclusky*, before ultimately dropping the asterisk.

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THE CROOKEDS

The Crookeds are a Melbourne 4-piece making rock music like you’ve never heard. Perfect amounts of grit and splendour combine to create an alluring and epic sound. The band effortlessly combine tight drums, groovy bass, and heavy riffs with angelic, Buckley-esque vocals to create one-of-a-kind, heavy rock ‘n’ roll. 2019/20 saw The Crookeds release two massive singles ‘Sucker for Pain’ and ‘Never Get It’. During this time, the band also embarked on two massive national tours, allowing them to refine and perfect their infectiously energetic live show in venues across the East Coast. Rearing to go following the Melbourne lockdowns, the boys have come back strong with a massive new track ‘Dead Eye’ - a hard and fast take on society’s shift from intuition. Dirty riffs and powerful grooves combine effortlessly as the band takes you on an epic sonic journey. With a recent run of sold-out hometown shows, and an EP on the way, these guys are proving they are a rock ‘n’ roll force to be ...

Members
Sonny James // Oscar Linkson // Matt McLean // Brad Biviano

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Alternative Rock

rock n roll

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The Velvet Club

Kicking off 2024 with a headline AUS tour and supporting international acts Louis Tomlinson and Sun Room. Naarm/Melbourne based indie outfit The Velvet Club have had a huge 12 months touring AUS three times in support of DICE, Ra Ra Viper & The Rions alongside debut festival appearances at Splendour in the Grass, Icebreaker and Now & Again.

Creating hazy Indie-rock, reminiscent of early 2000s Indie coupled with self reflective lyricism about navigating life through your 20's. The band, through regular nationwide touring, has been steadily growing a fan base around the country since their inception in 2018.

Returning in 2024 with the first single from their forthcoming EP. The 5-piece are set to release ‘Sleeping In' and announce an 11 date Australian Tour including a support slot with Louis Tomlinson in Melbourne and two dates at Tone City Festival in WA. Tickets for their headline shows are on sale now.

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Indie Rock

Alternative Rock

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Holiday - Band

Emerging with a sound that spans decades and genres, HOLiDAY aligns to a resonance of anthemic artists of recent times. Romantically referenced as ‘the lovechild of Florence and The Machine and Foals’, they unapologetically merge gritty alternative rock with heartfelt indie pop. The charming combination of female and male vocals lands the band in the realm of other joint lead vocal groups alike, receiving recent praise for festival appearances as “a modern-day Fleetwood Mac with hints of The XX ” (Damian Costin, Live Nation).

HOLiDAY’s content spans lyrical war cries to humble love songs with lead vocalist Meg Hitchcock (London, UK) having one of those voices that comes along every few generations, her tone sitting somewhere between the Celtic-coral qualities of London Grammar’s Hannah Reid and pop royalty Whitney Houston. Accompanied by Jesse Higgs (Tasmania, Australia), with an evident musical upbringing, emanates anthemic and heartfelt rawness, recently referenced as “an Aussie Freddie Mercury that plays guitar like John Frusciante” (Julia Davis, New World Artists). Combined with Marcos Micozzi's (Buenos Aires, Argentina) atmospheric guitar playing, Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) meets Brian Eno like production attributes and his passion for integrating analogue and digital recording - results in HOLiDAY’s timeless yet innovative sound.

This dynamic trio from three separate corners of the globe serendipitously met and are still based in the creative vortex of Byron Bay, Northern Rivers. Currently defining their debut EP, a first glance comes via their single ‘Next Best Friend’ showcasing HOLiDAY’s self-produced talents and ambitious creativity. HOLiDAY are for fans of: London Grammar, Foals, Sam Fender, Florence and The Machine and other alternative rock staples.

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Alternative Rock

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Compass

Compass returns with their first gig back after their debut album release.

Compass is a five-piece alternative rock group from Melbourne, Australia. With a sound ranging from ballads, to progressive, to stadium rock, their music aims to cover themes of faith, hope, and love with lyrical honesty.

It’s been a couple of months since Compass came out with their debut album, and they are ready to play another gig at The Workers Club. They are keen to play you their hardest hitting songs with a few surprise covers as well.

Joining Compass are Dan Johnson & Laira J and Gamma Valley, amazing artists that are keen to share their fantastic music with you.

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Alternative Rock

UFO Go

UFO Go is an alternative rock project from Melbourne, Australia.

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Alternative Rock

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Dole Manchild

Dole Manchild release their highly anticipated third EP 'NATURAL BORN CONTRARIAN' consisting of four new high-octane bangers; mixing hardcore, surf-punk and edm into an original art punk sound .

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No Longer Kids

No longer kids are your soon to be favourite 3 piece punk rock feed hailing from the south east suburbs of Melbourne. Comprising of guitarist/vocalist(Jackson), drummer (Blake) and guitarist (Keenan), they have something to bring to the future of the Australian music scene

Keep your eye out for these guys.

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Classic/Pop Rock

Alternative Rock

Me In A Dream

Me In A Dream is a 3 piece indie rock band from Melbourne, Australia. Drawing on influences from the Brit alt-rock scene, including Foals, Doves, White Lies and Bloc Party, then injecting thoughtful melodies and an occasional, but distinctly Australian psychedelic edge reminiscent of Holy Holy and The Belligerents, Me In A Dream carves out a unique sound that dances freely across genre boundaries. The project was conceived by the deep voiced frontman Chris Pehrson, inspired by a strange fan message from a previous project claiming to have been visited by an angel in a dream with a request to help him. Whilst on an intense, lockdown induced songwriting binge, it became clear that the songs deserved to be performed with the energy of a live band. The addition of drummer Mark Eaves and bassist Sienna Armstrong has transformed Me In A Dream into an engaging and energetic force. Me In A Dream released an electronic infused EP ‘Time’ at the end of 2020. Now they are ready to light up the stages of Melbourne with a rockier and more organic sound.

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Alternative Rock

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