Melbourne didn’t get branded one of the world’s leading music cities for nothing, you know? It takes a lot of hard work to nab that title and of course, a rich, colourful patchwork of great live music venues, that for musicians and punters alike become a second home.

The Victorian capital certainly has its share to boast about. Whether you’re looking for a giant stadium, a grand old theatre, a mid-sized concert hall, a small pub or even a tiny punk rock squat, Melbourne’s got you covered.

No one knows this better than our Aussie bands and artists and to celebrate Melbourne Music Week, we decided to ask some of them, including the likes of Dorsal Fins and Animaux, what their favourite Melbourne venues are. To celebrate the killer venues dotted over the city of Melbourne, we chatted to artists, bands, producers and Djs who are performing as part of the Melbourne Music Week festivities to tell us a little about their favourite Melbourne venues.

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