Music Events in Melbourne

All shows at Northcote Theatre are standing room unless otherwise specified All shows at Northcote Theatre are licensed and strictly 18+ Secret Sounds presents SUDAN ARCHIVES (USA) The BPM Tour Australia 2026 Sudan Archives, the violinist, singer, and producer from Cincinnati, blends R&B, electronic, and experimental sounds with her signature violin loops. Last in Australia in 2023, she has just dropped brand-new album The BPM, alongside this Australian tour marking its release. This announcement follows Sudan Archives’ electrifying return to the spotlight, fresh from her last visit in 2023. Known for redefining the violin as a weapon of rhythm and soul, she steps into a new era with the release of new album The BPM and a tour that mirrors its energy. This time, she brings her spellbinding blend of strings, beats, and boundary-breaking performance back to Australian audiences—headlining the Perth Festival before taking the stage for exclusive headline shows in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Mastercard Presale: Fri 7 Nov, 9am - Mon 10 Nov, 9am Secret Sounds Presale: Mon 10 Nov, 10am – Tues 11 Nov, 10am GP Onsale: Tues 11 Nov, 11am ABOUT SUDAN ARCHIVES Sudan Archives is the moniker of Brittney Denise Parks, a visionary violinist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and now based in Los Angeles. Teaching herself violin by ear as a child, she was less interested in classical traditions than in discovering how the instrument could be pushed into new territory. Inspired by African fiddlers she discovered on YouTube, as well as the church and club sounds she grew up around, she began to reimagine the violin not as an orchestral instrument but as something that could drive rhythm, energy, and modern experimentation. At 19, she relocated to LA, where she immersed herself in beat-making, looping, and DIY production—developing the singular sound that has defined her career. Her earliest releases, the Sudan Archives (2017) and Sink (2018) EPs on Stones Throw Records, established her as a fresh voice in experimental R&B and electronic music. But it was her debut album Athena (2019) that marked a breakthrough: a bold, genre-defying record that showcased her virtuoso violin playing alongside intricate production and intimate lyricism. Critics praised her ability to weave together sounds from multiple traditions into something that felt wholly new. With her second album Natural Brown Prom Queen (2022), Sudan Archives expanded her palette even further, blending infectious hooks and club-ready rhythms with themes of identity, home, and Black womanhood. The record was met with critical acclaim and earned her two Libera Awards, including Best R&B Record. By this point, she had firmly established herself as one of the most inventive artists of her generation, praised for redefining the possibilities of the violin in contemporary music. In 2025, she unveiled The BPM, her most ambitious and dance-driven project to date. Embracing the sounds of Detroit techno, Chicago house, and global club culture, the record also introduced a new alter-ego—“Gadget Girl”—a persona that reflects her technologically savvy, self-sufficient artistry. True to form, Sudan Archives continued to handle nearly every aspect of her music herself, from songwriting and production to live performance, underscoring her fierce independence. Across her career, Sudan Archives has become known for more than her records alone—her live shows are electric, visceral experiences that highlight her boundary-breaking artistry. Whether looping violins into hypnotic rhythms, dropping beats that fill dance floors, or commanding the stage with her magnetic presence, she transforms the instrument into something unexpected: a party, a statement, and a force of liberation. Sudan Archives stands today as one of music’s most original voices—a Black woman artist who has carved out space where virtuosity meets experimentation, and where tradition collides with the future. Her story is one of constant reinvention, innovation, and a refusal to be confined by genre or expectation. ---------------------------------------- MASTERCARD PRESALE TICKETS These tickets are available exclusively to Mastercard cardholders and can only be purchased using a Mastercard and by paying through the Mastercard network.  To access Mastercard Presale Tickets, please click here [https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/sudan-archives-usa-/187438?skin=northcotetheatre&offercode=mcpre]. For more priceless experiences: www.priceless.com/music [http://www.priceless.com/music] For more information visit: https://music.priceless.com/frequently-asked-questions [https://music.priceless.com/frequently-asked-questions] MASTERCARD PREFERRED TICKETS These tickets are available exclusively to Mastercard cardholders and can only be purchased using a Mastercard and by paying through the Mastercard network. 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One of modern music’s most compelling performers, New York-born, Tamil Nadu-raised singer and trans disciplinarian Ganavya blends spiritual jazz, Indian devotional traditions and ambient textures for a sound that transcends time and space, at once capable of lifting audiences to a higher state and moving them to tears. After enchanting audiences alongside Nils Frahm across Australia last year, she now embarks upon her first headline tour of Australia. Since her evocative 2018 debut, Aikyam: Onnu, the California-based singer has released a string of acclaimed records, including 2024’s collaboration with Floating Points, like the sky I’ve been too quiet, the free-flowing, Alice Coltrane-inspired Daughter of a Temple, and 2025’s Nils Frahm co-produced Nilam, a breathtakingly tender work of spiritual resilience.  Don’t miss this chance to experience the vocalist who the Guardian once described as having “a delicate emotive heft that could turn stoics into sobbing wrecks.” Please note that this show will have limited, unreserved seating options. Guests with medical or other pressing conditions should be given priority for seating. Please be considerate and offer your seat if needed.  ---------------------------------------- VENUE INFO Shows are Standing unless clearly stated. Check Ticket Type when purchasing. Howler Bar & Grill [https://www.howlerbrunswick.com/bar-and-food]  The kitchen will be serving a full menu from 5pm (Tues - Fri) and 2pm (Sat - Sun) till late including vegan and vegetarian options.  You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here [https://www.howlerbrunswick.com/bar-and-food]. Booking are not essential but recommended here. [https://obee.com.au/howlerbar] Accessibility  Howler is Accessible.  Both Garden and Theatre are 100% accessible for patrons including a central restroom and easy curbside access for car services.  This venue accepts companion cards. Simply purchase your ticket and contact Moshtix [https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/8921597480207-How-to-Contact-Us] to arrange access for your Companion.  Parking  A park and ride, council operated carpark is located immediately outside of Howler's doors. Public Transport Howler is conveniently located just a two minute walk from both the Route 19 Coburg tram (stop 21), and Jewel train station on the Upfield line. Bicycle We adjoin the Upfield Bike Path and have many designated bike parks on site.

Following on from the release of his first true collection of original songs WILLIE WATSON, thecelebrated folk singer returns to Australia this March for a run around the country sharing andcelebrating music in the American folk tradition. Co-founder of Old Crow Medicine Show and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings collaborator,Willie Watson is back with a suite of new music, produced alongside members of Punch Brothers and Milk Carton Kids, that reckon with heartbreak, memory, sobriety and hope, carried by Watson’s exquisite rural tenor and timeless sense of songcraft. Stripped of the cowboy hat and expectations, Watson has emerged as a songwriter of rare depth and truth. His new work stands proudly alongside the folk canon he has long championed-songs that remind us of our shared burdens, resilience and the possibility of renewal.  This March, Love Police proudly presents Willie Watson as he returns Down Under for the tenth or so time. This is one evening with Willie Watson that you won’t wanna miss! With special guest AC SAUNDERS [https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/production-api-file-upload/uploads%2Fclient-19178%2Fevent-description%2F1760054530467-WILLIE+WATSON+IMG.jpeg] ---------------------------------------- TICKETING INFO  Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles. VENUE INFO  THE BALLROOM MENU [https://brunswickballroom.com.au/food/] The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show. You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here [https://brunswickballroom.com.au/ballroom-menu/]. ACCESSIBILITY [https://brunswickballroom.com.au/frequently-asked-questions/] The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible. The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift [https://www.acornstairlifts.com.au/stairlift/stairlift-curved-staircase]. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.) Companion Tickets Accepted Accessible Seating can be purchased by entering this code before selecting your tickets: BBACCESS25 Accessible Seating ensures a reserved seat for both you and your companion. Premium Accessible Seating ensures a reserved table and includes one complimentary meal for both you and your companion from the Selfish section of our menu. Companion tickets must be valid and will be checked upon entry into the venue. VENUE FAQS [https://brunswickballroom.com.au/frequently-asked-questions/] To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here [https://brunswickballroom.com.au/frequently-asked-questions/]. ---------------------------------------- [https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/production-api-file-upload/uploads%2Fclient-19178%2Fevent-description%2F1655877254628-Moshtix+-+WEB+%281%29.jpg]

All shows at Northcote Theatre are standing room unless otherwise specified All shows at Northcote Theatre are licensed and strictly 18+ Astral People and Handsome Tours Presents OBONGJAYAR (NGA/UK) Few artists carry truth in their voice the way Obongjayar does. Every word feels lived-in — drawn from somewhere deep and beautifully human. Raised in Calabar, Nigeria, before moving to London as a teenager, his sound is a fearless collision of worlds — global pop melodies rooted in West African rhythm, charged with punk energy and a poet’s soul. The result is music that feels both ancestral and futuristic; grounded yet limitless. It’s this magnetism that’s drawn collaborators like Little Simz, Danny Brown, Jeshi, and Afrobeats architect Sarz — and earned him a Top 5 hit with Fred again..’s “adore u”, built around Obongjayar’s haunting original “I Wish It Was Me.” His debut album Some Nights I Dream of Doors was a critical triumph, landing him an Ivor Novello nomination and cementing his place as one of the UK’s most singular modern storytellers. Now, he brings that unmistakable voice — and electric presence — back to Australia and New Zealand. Hitting major festivals including Golden Plains, WOMADelaide, and Electric Avenue, Obongjayar will also perform headline shows at Sydney’s Metro Theatre, Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre, and Brisbane’s Princess Theatre. The tour arrives on the heels of his bold second album Paradise Now — a technicolour dive into the mind of an artist at his creative peak. Shaped between London and Los Angeles with heavyweights Kwes Darko (Pa Salieu, John Glacier), Yeti Beats (Doja Cat), and Beach Noise (Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem, Bakar), Paradise Now stretches the Obongjayar universe into new terrain. Pop, punk, dance, Afrobeat, funk, folk — all refracted through a dazzling, defiant lens. This March, audiences across Australia and New Zealand will experience that vision in full force. The beauty is here. And Obongjayar has never sounded more present, more human, or more free.