Music Events in Sydney

Dolls Gone Wild! A celebration of female musicians and all women on International Womans Day 2026 Join Doll Parts, Wild Ginger and Amy Solylo at the Brass Monkey on Sunday the 8th March for an evening of music showcasing amazing female talent, Celebrating International Women’s Day. Raising money for Orana NSW Inc at Sutherland; a local not for profit organisation providing essential services to the community of the Sutherland shire including women’s health services. Doll Parts band will be donating their total proceeds to Orana’s Safety and Healing DV service. Meet your artists! Saddle up! Amy Solylo is a country pop artist whose guitar is not the only thing she plays. A singer-songwriter at her core, it’s boots on, guard down and breaking both strings and hearts all in the same night. Wild Ginger is a 4 piece all women rock band hailing from the Northern Beaches. Their dynamic live performance brings you songs from some of your favourite female rock artists, sprinkled with catchy originals. Doll Parts are a local all female 5 piece playing your favourite grunge and alternative tunes from the 90’s, noughties and now. Known for getting rowdy on and off the stage, their energy will have you wanting more.

Blair Dunlop, award-winning British singer-songwriter and guitarist, has now released 5 albums, 1 live album and toured around the globe.  All of this in a relatively short career is astounding alone but what sets Blair apart from his peers is the lyrical and musical maturity with which he writes.  His third album ‘Gilded’ was released in May 2016 on his own label – Gilded Wings – and was widely acclaimed gaining BBC Radio 2 Playlist status for the two single releases (‘The Egoist’ and ‘356’).  Prior to this Blair released his acclaimed album ‘House Of Jacks’ in mid 2014 which lived up to the promise of his 2012 debut ‘Blight and Blossom’ (the quality of which contributed to his winning the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award).  Blair has now cemented his place as one of Britain’s most exciting talents.. 2024 Blair saw the release of his 5th studio album ‘Out of the Rain’ on his own label to rave reviews.   “this is a glorious welcome re-energised return that should comfortably reinstate Dunlop among folk rock’s upper echelons.”  KLOF Review "There is so much to enjoy on this record, and repeated listens unveil level on level of depth that is richly rewarding. Here comes the summer, people, and here comes a record to soundtrack it." Americana UK Review 9/10 Joining Blair at The Vanguard will be Mia Kelly (CAN), an award-winning singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec, making her mark on the Canadian folk music scene with a distinctive blend of folk, rock, and blues. Since releasing her debut album Garden Through The War (2022), she has been recognized as a poetic lyricist with a powerful and versatile voice. Known for her ability to weave the stories of those around her into her music, Mia is an imaginative storyteller who channels raw, vulnerable emotion through expertly crafted songs. TICKETING INFO This is an 18+ event.  Do not attend if you are feeling unwell. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax). Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. Please note the time indicated on the ticket is the 'Door Open Time' the performance start time will vary from show to show, traditionally with Dinner & Show settings there is 1.5 hours from doors to the start of the performance, so that the dinner service does not interrupt the show. This is only a guideline  If you'd like to combine separate dinner and show tables, please email team@thevanguard.com.au [team@thevanguard.com.au] with both purchasers full name and booking number to avoid being seated separately. Tables cannot be combined on the night. All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous  behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from  this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.

“He’s a man of great style, an exceptional songwriter and tremendous singer” – Elvis Costello “Jim Lauderdale could easily be called a renaissance man. He’s a great singer, great guitar player and there’s no way you could miss his work as a songwriter.” – Ricky Skaggs 2-time Grammy winning Americana legend Jim Lauderdale returns to Australia for his first tour since 2023. The legendary singer-songwriter, whose rhinestone-studded silhouette has been iconic in American roots music for decades, is bringing his peerless catalogue of songs, soulful vocals and cosmic charisma back down under for a series of special shows across NSW and Victoria. Fresh off his Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction, the raucous troubadour will take in full band headline dates in Melbourne and Sydney, followed by his first ever visits to Cronulla, Bulli and Newcastle for intimate acoustic shows.  All shows will feature ARIA-nominee Imogen Clark as special guest, and will showcase the incredible songs from throughout Lauderdale’s 40 year career, including the classics made famous by George Strait, Elvis Costello, The Chicks, Solomon Burke, Old Crow Medicine Show and countless others that have recorded his work over the decades. Lauderdale’s music blends country, soul, blues, bluegrass and rock’n’roll and on stage he is an artist not to be missed. ---------------------------------------- TICKETING INFO This is an 18+ event.  Seating is a mix of theatre style (seating without tables) and cabaret style (seating with tables).  ALL SEATING IS UNRESERVED AND IS ALLOCATED UPON ENTRY. We ask that you please arrive with the group you wish to be sat with. We cannot guarantee where you will be seated prior to your arrival. Do not attend if you are feeling unwell. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. Must be a physical or digital copy. Photos or scans will not be accepted. ---------------------------------------- We acknowledge that this event is held on the stolen lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

Water From Your Eyes (US) will make their anticipated headline debut in Sydney and Melbourne in March 2026. It’s a Beautiful Place (released in August via Remote Control/Matador Records), is Water From Your Eyes’ glittering and gonzo magnum opus. Since its release, the album has been met with an outpouring of praise, including rave reviews at Pitchfork (8.3 Best New Music), Stereogum (Album of the Week), Bandcamp (Album of the Day), Paste (8.7), and more. The Brooklyn-based duo – Nate Amos and Rachel Brown – were also interviewed in Rolling Stone, FADER, Nylon, Flaunt, and performed ‘Life Signs’ on Colbert’s #LateShowMeMusic series. Throughout It’s a Beautiful Place is a clear sense of a band who have honed their curveballs into home runs. The band – now a four-piece on stage with Al Nardo (guitar) and Bailey Wollowitz (drums) – has just completed a mostly sold-out US headline tour and will kick off a run of European dates this week, with a sold-out show at London’s Village Underground. In the time since WFYE’s 2023 Everyone's Crushed debut and critical breakout – which appeared in end of year lists by The New York Times, The Guardian, Pitchfork, NME, Vogue, Wired and Rolling Stone – Rachel Brown and Nate Amos have become a pillar of the city's alternative music scene and one of its most revered underground exports. ---------------------------------------- TICKETING INFO This is an 18+ event.  Do not attend if you are feeling unwell. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. Must be a physical or digital copy. Photos or scans will not be accepted. PRESALE TICKET LIMIT: There is a strict presale limit of four (4) tickets per customer on this event. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number or other information. GP TICKET LIMIT: There is a strict limit of eight (8) tickets per customer on this event. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number or other information. Terms of Sale: https://www.frontiertouring.com/page/terms-of-sale [https://www.frontiertouring.com/page/terms-of-sale]

The kings of New York cool are returning Down Under. After 15 years, Fun Lovin’ Criminals are back with their seventh studio album, A Matter of Time, and they’re bringing their signature blend of gritty rock, hip-hop, and cinematic soul back to Australian shores in March 2026.For three decades, the Fun Lovin’ Criminals have been one of the most electrifying live acts on the planet. Best known for the multi-platinum hits "Scooby Snacks," "King of New York," and "Love Unlimited," the band has spent the last few years revitalized, performing over 150 shows across the globe. Now, it’s Australia’s turn to experience the new chapter. Conceived by founding member/producer Brian ‘Fast’ Leiser and drummer Frank Benbini, ‘A Matter of Time’ marks a bold return to the band’s roots. Mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Tim Latham, the new record stays true to the "this here song" philosophy that has earned the band a massive cult following since the 90s. "Our fans have been wanting to hear new music from us for years," says drummer Frank Benbini.  "We have a renewed creative freedom... Fun Lovin’ Criminals are not going anywhere—except on tour." This tour is your first chance in over a decade to hear their new material live alongside the classic deep cuts that built their cult following.