If you’re planning a function we’re open to proposals and booking enquiries from any group or individual of any discipline wanting to stage an exhibiton, screening, performance, function or gathering. Please kick things off with an email indicating your preferred space or spaces, a brief description of your idea and a range of proposed dates.
Ever since its inception, 303 has supported the live music scene, since that's what its inception was all about. A quality, no frills venue, that gives musicians and artists a place to be seen, heard and talked over the top of.
The Royal Melbourne Hotel (RMH) is Melbourne’s most unique entertainment and functions establishment. Housed in a heritage listed building incorporating a Bluestone Cell block, it has since been refurbished and transformed to provide the perfect place to have a snack, lunch, dinner or simply enjoy a cold drink after a day at work – all in indoor/outdoor surroundings.
A unique bar and live music venue situated on Brunswick St., right in the heart of Fitzroy.
An Opulent & Sophisticated Function Space, Social Venue and Club. Baroque Style and Ornate Decor.
Bebida Bar & Cafe is a beautiful and welcoming space where the music is not so loud you can't hear yourself talk, and you could happily spend a few hours just looking at the pictures on the walls. It’s a great meeting point or place to escape to. Inspired by the founders’ travels in Spain, France, Italy, the Czech Republic and even China – Bebida’s aim is to serve good, honest food and drink in a welcoming space with a strong sense of community. We have independent live music most nights and also feature ambient DJ's.
Not too many music venues can boast a criminal history. But then again there is only one Bendigo Hotel. Despite its moniker, Bendigo Hotel is located in Collingwood, one of Melbourne's oldest suburbs and the heart of its music community. The building itself boasts gorgeous Art Nouveau influenced architecture by Sydney Smith & Ogg, and is now home to one of the city's liveliest music venues. The Bendy has the best rockabilly, metal, rock and punk bands ripping things up in its newly renovated band room, as well as an awesome beer garden, a kitchen serving the best burgers in Collingwood (we're not lying, we promise) and a public bar worthy for a standoff.
The Dedicated Jazz Venue.
Billboard has been an entertainment venue for more than 40 years. Its name is synonymous with quality entertainment for two generations of Melburnians.
Having played host to a myriad of Australian and international performers including from back in the day Tina Turner, The Little River Band and AC/DC to Cut Copy, Presets, Carl Cox, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Amity Affliction, De La Soul, Todd Terry, Pnau, Battles, and Roisin Murphy to name a few. The venue has evolved today into an upscale multi-purpose space the perfect location for concerts, theatre, university and charity balls, large corporate functions.
Located at 95 Smith Street Fitzroy, Blue Tile Lounge is a hidden gem you'll want to turn into your new local. With live music every night, a chilled atmosphere and ongoing events such as art exhibitions, open mic nights, comedy nights and swap meets, make sure you check back for all the news and updates.
Looking for a Melbourne bar experience like no other? Then slide down underground and into the sultry chocolate curves and creamy soft shadows of the Bond Bar Lounge.
Cherry is pretty much the best rock n' roll Bar in the world. Cherry is the only business located in world famous AC/DC Lane Melbourne (off Flinders Lane between Russell and Exhibition Streets) right in the heart of the Melbourne business district. A jewel in the junk heap or maybe an annoying boil on corporate arse cheeks? Cherry has become the destination for local, interstate and international bands to descend upon and party at after they’ve finished playing live themselves. We don’t need to name drop. You never know who you might meet at Cherry.
Irish & folk music.
The Colonial Hotel is a restaurant, bar, function venue and one of Melbourne’s hottest night spots.
Copacabana International offers you authentic Brazilian Churrascaria (BBQ) & a captivating night of live Latin entertainment. Spectacular floor show, live bands and DJs through until 3am. Experience the color and energy that only an authentic Latin venue can offer.
Knock back a beer with your mates in the stylish bar that opens out onto bustling Sydney Road. Sip on a cocktail in the comfy lounge area. Deliberate over our beautiful, inexpensive, produce-driven menu in the bistro. Bask in the sunshine in our completely renovated and casual courtyard. Dance to the beat of our live DJs in the evenings or our acoustic Sunday sessions. Whatever it is you feel like, you'll feel like doing it at The Cornish.
The Dan O’connell is a quality boozer situated in sunny Carlton. It is as historically significant as the exhibition buildings and has twice the granduer.
Currently closed due to a nearby fire in June, 2011. Expected to re-open for Melbourne Music Week in November, 2011.
One of Melbourne's favourite live music venues - playing host to some of Australia and the world's favourite bands!
Edinburgh Castle is a laid back pub in Sydney road Brunswick that offers live music entertainment from Wednesday through until Sunday.
The Elephant & Wheelbarrow Pub, Melbourne opened its doors approx 10 years ago and caters to a diverse range of clientele. The pub features an extensive range of beers and a traditional English menu. Providing live music and sport every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, there is something for everyone at the Elephant.
Etihad Stadium is a multi-purpose facility designed to cater for major sporting and entertainment events, as well as social, business and private functions. The stadium is situated in the heart of Melbourne’s Docklands, just minutes from the CBD. Etihad Stadium is the only football stadium in the Southern Hemisphere with a fully retractable roof. Since opening on March 9, 2000 more than 19-million people have passed through the venue's turnstiles.
West Melbourne Stadium was originally built by John Wren, the chairman of Stadiums Pty Ltd, in 1915 and was the mecca for entrepreneurs’ entertainment ventures, which included numerous boxing, professional wrestling bouts and large meetings. Festival Hall was known as the original House of Rock and Roll, and is famous for its electric atmosphere. From the pandemonium that greeted the Beatles, Bill Haley, Johnny Cash and the famous Lee Gordon “Big Shows”, through to the classic styles of Frank Sinatra, Liberace and Shirley Bassey. More recently Oasis, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol and Powderfinger have all played to packed houses.
"Your authentic late-night street club on the north side"
A night free from social constraints and inhibitions awaits you at the very top of this Brunswick Street staircase. Climb on up and you’ll discover First Floor, still one of the only places left in Melbourne where people actually move. With some of Melbourne’s most renowned DJ’s including Agent 86, Paz, Oohee, Moonshine and Simon Sez, pumping out only quality tunes, who can blame you for giving up the comfy couch, you can’t help but move... it’s contagious!
Beneath the sky-blue ceiling and before the eyes of the surrounding Romanesque statues and gargoyles, the Forum Theatre, with its outdoor amphitheatre setting, has come a long way from the first “talkies” that played here in 1929. Today, the Forum lends itself to the people of Melbourne as one of the most unique, and undoubtedly best venues, magnificent in its scope and mesmerising in its architecture. The Forum Melbourne has earned a reputation for hosting many of Melbourne’s most cutting-edge events.
The eco-friendly lounge bar in Fitzroy – where you ‘Eat, Drink & Save the World’! We have comfortable couches scattered throughout the bar where you can sink in and relax, it is like a home away from home…. only better! With our huge selection of Victorian microbrewery beers, Victorian wines and local spirits to choose from you will wonder how saving the planet can be so enjoyable! Alternatively, come and enjoy the great outdoors with our open beer garden and sample some of Victoria’s local produce from our vegetarian menu – all day breakfast, lunch & dinner available 7 days a week from noon until late.
On Brunswick Street, Melbourne’s own bohemian centre, lives THE GYPSY BAR and all its characters.
The HiFi Bar delivers the biggest local and international touring headline artists. Under the heart of Melbourne’s central business and shopping precinct lies one of the city’s most unique entertainment venues. Originally the magnificent Century Theatre designed in the modern art deco style, it was constructed to provide uninterrupted stage views for all patrons. It is unusual also in the completeness of its soundproofing and in the clever utilisation of the sound absorbing fibre as a visible surface in the ceiling and in the main walls of the venue. Hence today, it is well known as the best viewing and sounding venue in Melbourne.
Bang on Hoddle St, Idgaff is the proverbial lounge room away from home. Packed with sofas, chairs and more seating than pretentions, it's easy to see why this newbie to Melbourne's bar culture is attracting a regular crowd of music loving devotees. Each night you'll find live bands or solo artists seducing the ears of patrons and playing into the wee hours. Hosting an array of events, from album launches to themed music nights, and covering a huge variety of genres - reggae, blues, rock, pop, roots, 1980s - this bar can't help but pull a constant crowd of music lovers.
The Curtin Bandroom is the latest addition to Melbourne's live music scene. The 300 capacity bandroom has been designed to ensure an unrestricted view of the large stage from anywhere in the room. The Curtin is the perfect size to cater for album launches, interstate touring bands, and larger internationals seeking an intimate show.
Great small pub with old world charm.
New bar located on the northside of Melbourne. Live 'n' local bands, open mic hip hop nights and Melbourne hip hop DJs.
The Lomond Hotel is located in Brunswick East. It opened in 1888 as the Albert Hotel (after Prince Albert), and was renamed Lomond Hotel in the 1930s. It is extremely relaxed and friendly, much in the style of the country family pub. Patrons come from every corner of the globe, and it is common for painters and brickies to be sharing the bar with famous actors, Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling crew, local and international musicians, and music lovers from all walks of life. There is a strong sense of community and support... and one of the last musician's pub left in Melbourne. There is always time for the song at the Lomond.
The Moonshine Lounge is a chilled out funky lounge, perfect for dinner & drinks. We offer fantastic food and great music in a cool atmosphere! We have free live music from Wednesday thru Saturday in the downstairs bar. We also have concerts and special events upstairs.
A North Melbourne icon. Circa 1872, the Town Hall Hotel has been under the management of Jonny Lamar and staff for over a decade, serving the loyal, local following with great food, drink and music, and a great rustic and relaxed atmosphere, you'll instantly lower your blood pressure and wonder why you hadn't come here before.
Melbourne's favourite music venue.
The Paris Cat is Melbourne’s premier Jazz club. It truly is a unique and intimate venue and was chosen by the Age magazine as one of the cities must see venues. The club features live Jazz 5 nights per week and is open from 8pm Tuesday through to Saturday. If you are planning a night out in a chilled and intimate setting make sure you consider the Paris Cat for an evening with a difference.
Rising from the ashes, a team of creative minds has transformed an old space into a new, multi-purpose venue on the corner of Union Street and Sydney Road in the cultural heart of Brunswick. Phoenix Public House has opened its doors for eating, drinking and tunes. The band room features ample sightlines, great acoustics and two bars. It’s versatile enough to host a diverse range of events, including international artists and local acts.
Pink Noise Audio has developed a solid reputation in the audio industry. We supply audio visual production and technicians directly to the Seven, Nine and Ten television networks along with many commercial radio stations.
Home of the 2am band slot! Unpretentious bar situated on Little Collins Street is open until 7am. Offers live music schedule.
A fresh face in an old shell. Since its renovation in 2010, the pub has been filled with a new warmth and hospitality dedicated to the old equation of good company, great beer, delicious food and solid live music. On Sundays, bring the family for a relaxed lunch of our weekly changing roast, or sit back and enjoy the entertainment of our afternoon bands.
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