The Easter Long Weekend is a special time, many utilise their time off for a quick travel getaway, to catch up on sleep and visit family – but what happens when you get seriously sick and tired of your siblings and parents and haven’t been organised enough to escape the city? You attend a live music gig, duh!
As there are so many incredible shows happening around Australia this long weekend, we decided to piece together a list of the eight gigs we think are worth checking out – outside of the best local gigs under $15.00 this week.
Take a look at our guide and start planning accordingly as there are plenty of other folk that will be needing to dance off all that chocolate they’ve scoffed Easter Sunday morning.
Espionage Easter Sunday Party
Where? Howler, 7-11 Dawson Street, Brunswick, Melbourne
When? 5pm, Sunday April 5th
Why? Got to do the “family thing” Easter Sunday and need a saving grace for the latter part of the day? The guys at Holwer in partner with The Operatives have got you covered for an afternoon and evening of killer beats. The lineup comprises of Kirkis (Live), Billy Hoyle(Live), Lucianblomkamp (Live), Silent Jay & Jace Xl (Live), Queen Magic, Hightea whilst the front bar features the flavours of Jamie Now, JPS, Anomie, Jonny Faith, Amin Payne, Bee Ampersand and Jade Zoe. Phewf, this one is going to be unreal.
Tickets & Info: $20, Facebook event
Lowbrow Easter Long Weekend Special
Where? Mojos Bar, 237 Queen Victoria Street, North Fremantle
When? 8pm, Sunday April 5th
Why? Looking for an excuse to shake your ass into the wee hours with some of the finest soulful tunes from local artists? Of course you ar, and this Easter Sunday night the lucky folk of Perth will be treated to performances from LOWER SPECTRUM, Leon Osborn, GRRL PAL [LIVE], Kissinger x Kruz and Lowbrow DJ’s at the West Coast city’s favourite venue, Mojos Bar.
Tickets & Info: $10, Facebook event
Zanzibar Chanel Good Friday Eve Egg Party
Where? Goodgod Small Club, 53-55 Liverpool St, Sydney
When? 10pm, Thursday April 2nd
Why? One of the greatest things about the long weekend is that you can go out on the very first night and have a three whole days to recover – not even your grandma needs that long, but hey – we’ve all got it, so if you’re in Sydney this Thursday night – why wouldn’t you let your hair down at Goodgod Small Club? The CBD venue will see the likes of Zanzibar-Chanel, Pelvis, Tennis Boys, Victoria Kim, Low Ton DJ’s and Jimmy Sing all pump tunes all night long.
Entry & Info: Facebook event
Life Is Noise: Five
Where? The Bakery, 233 James Street, Northbridge, Perth
When? 8pm, Thursday April 2nd
Why? One of Perth’s most important presenting groups Life Is Noise has turned five years old, and to celebrate reaching this milestone, they’re throwing one hell of an evenin of live music. The soon to close city venue The Bakery will witness performances from Drowning Horse, Mt. Mountain, Puck, Fait, Kaan, Cobilis and Dj Wil Bixle.
Entry & Info: $15, Facebook event
I Oh You Easter Sunday Party
Where? Ding Dong Lounge, 18 Market Lane, Melbourne
When? 9pm, Sunday April 5th
Why? Okay, this may just be the sweetest event running all Easter long weekend, at least for those in Melbourne. Adored soul-pop outfit The Harpoons will be charming hearts with their stunning tunes this Easter Sunday, whilst Collarbone and Goldfields coax dancers onto their feet and rising hiphoppers Miluakee Banks drop their suave beats. This I Oh You party is diverse and definitely not one to be missed.
Tickets & Info: $15, Facebook event
Elizabeth Rose Discotheque Club Show
Where? The Brightside, 27 Warner St, Brisbane,
When? 8pm, Sunday the 5th April
Why? It’d be remiss of us to not mention just how excited we were upon discovering that Sydney producer Elizabeth Rose was hosting a series of late night discotheques, one of which takes place this Sunday in Brizzy. Elizabeth Rose’s discotheque will be a house party without neighbours, with Rose’s live performance complimented by local artists playing the best in dark house, trip hop, minimal techno, UK garage and much more.
Entry & Info: $18.40, Facebook event
Lent Outta Shape
Where? The John Curtin, 29 Lygon Street, Carlton, Melbroune
When? 8pm, Thursday April 2nd
Why? After a rousing success last year, The John Curtin hotel are once again hosting a Good Friday-eve night of live music for Melbournians. This year’s lineup consists of some of Australia’s best disarmingly charming musicians, including Lincoln Le Fevre & The Insiders, Rob Muinos and Georgia Maq.
Entry & Info: $15, Facebook event
Sailor Jerry’s Easter Sunday Carnival
Where? Rocket Rooftop, 142 Hindley Street, Adelaide
When? 9pm Sunday 5th April
Why? For any revellers in the South Australian capital this weekend, one of the sweetest gigs happening (outside of your Easter Egg binge in the morning) is the Sailor Jerry take over of Rocket Bar’s rooftop. The evening bash will see a back to back DJ sets from Archers VS. Horror
as well as performances from Punk Ass Kids DJ’s, Mr Whiskers and Nathannathan.
Tickets & Info: Facebook event
