Melbourne verandah-punk favourites The Coolabahs are heading back to Geelong to celebrate the release of their brand-new single, Trash For Another Lifetime at the Barwon Club Hotel on Sunday 16th August, 2026!

Joining them are local heavy-hitters In The Esky and Split State, making for a stacked night of live music from some of the region's finest.

Raw, heartfelt, and undeniably catchy, Trash For Another Lifetime captures the sting of being let down by someone you thought would treat you better.

It's the fourth and final single in an incredible run of releases throughout 2026 - a breakout year that has seen The Coolabahs build a growing international audience and tear up stages across Victoria.

Fresh off a string of standout performances, including a coveted support slot for Australian folk-punk legends The Smith Street Band, the band has earned a reputation for delivering unforgettable live shows.

Ask anyone who's seen them and you'll hear the same thing:

"The Coolabahs are a band you simply have to see live."

Don’t miss your chance to catch one of Victoria’s most exciting up-and-coming live acts in full flight. Grab your mates, get down early, and be part of a huge night at The Barwon Club!

Early Doors 5:00pm

Tix $10 +b/f / $15 Door

The Coolabahs "Trash For Another Lifetime" Single Tour

Get ready for a Massive Night Of Metal & Nu-Metal Mayhem with a Titanic Triple Shot at The Barwon Club on Friday 21st August, 2026 paying tribute to the music of Limp Bizkit, Rage Against The Machine & Metallica with a lineup featuring some of Australia's leading Tribute acts.

Insignificant Other are Sydney’s #1 Limp Bizkit Tribute Band. After playing sold out-shows around NSW, Insignificant Other are bringing the nu-metal party to VIC! The band look and sound just like the real thing, and with a setlist stacked full of Bizkit bangers including Nookie, Rollin, My Way and Break Stuff, they're guaranteed to put the bounce in the mosh pit

Killing In The Dame are Melbourne's Female-fronted Rage Against The Machine Tribute, bringing the same groove and explosive energy as the originators of rap-metal. Playing everything from Bombtrack to Renegades of Funk, Killing In The Dame are sure to get the crowd moving.

Aussietallica are Geelong's very own Metallica tribute, capturing every era from blistering thrash to stadium anthems of the world's biggest metal band. Aussietallica Bringing a Tight, Fast, Energetic set containing early thrash + classics hits & memories.

Tickets $20 + b/f / $25 Door

Doors 7:00pm

Set Times - TBA

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Insignificant Other, Killing In The Dame  + Aussietallica

To mark the 20th anniversary of their debut breakthrough album, The Audreys return to the stage for a special series of performances celebrating Between Last Night and Us at The Barwon Club Hotel on Saturday 22nd August, 2026 for a special intimate seated show in the BC bandroom.

Forming in Adelaide in 2004, the band’s 2006 debut grew from a deep creative friendship into one of Australia's most celebrated releases - earning multiple awards and leaving a lasting mark on the country's musical identity.

These exclusive shows will see The Audreys perform the songs that first defined their sound, alongside carefully selected highlights from across their catalogue.

Tickets and further info at www.theaudreys.com.au.

Doors: 7.30pm

Tickets $40 + b/f presale / $50 Door

This event is a special General Admission Seated Show in the Barwon Club Bandroom.

Tickets strictly Limited.

The Audreys - Between Last Night and Us 20th Anniversary Tour

Australia’s heavy metal pioneers HEAVEN return to Geelong for a night of pure loud rock ’n’ roll Friday 28th August for a celebration of their Legacy, Loud and Now show at The Barwon Club Hotel.

From sharing stages with Kiss, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Mötley Crüe through the wild years of the 1980s, HEAVEN built a reputation as one of the original forces of Australian heavy metal. Now, decades later, the band is louder, tighter and more driven than ever.

LEGACY, LOUD & NOW is not a tribute to the past — it’s proof that real rock bands still exist.

Expect a night of heavy riffs, twin guitars, big choruses and unapologetic Australian rock energy as HEAVEN bring their legendary catalogue and modern firepower to Geelong.

Special guests DOSE bring their explosive brand of “dirt rock” direct from Melbourne — a gritty mix of hard rock, blues punk and classic Australian pub rock spirit. Featuring seasoned players from bands including The Mercy Kills, The Dead Amigos and Electric Mary, DOSE deliver loud guitars, swagger and pure high-energy rock ’n’ roll.

Opening the night are Geelong locals 4 Days, representing the local original music scene with raw energy, driving riffs and a live set built to fire up the room from the first note.

No backing tracks. No gimmicks. Just loud guitars, sweat, volume and rock ’n’ roll the way it was meant to be.

THE FUTURE IS LOUD.

Tickets

Presale $20 +b/f / Door $25

Doors 7:00pm

HEAVEN : Legacy, Loud & Now

Sydney punk rockers Dear Seattle are hitting the road this August, announcing an extensive regional Australian headline tour with very special guests Seahaven (US) who will be making their debut visit to our shores. Tickets are on sale now via Destroy All Lines

With a distinctive Aussie tinge to their emotive and propulsive wares, Dear Seattle are a headbanging-with-heart punk rock band from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. One part mosh pit, and one part love letter, the band have created a truly unique and powerful style of songwriting that’s connecting with fans across Australia and the rest of the world.

Whether charming Missy Higgins herself with their 2019 triple j Like A Version of "The Special Two", launching their own beer, burning up the charts and airwaves, or penning melodic, sing along anthems, Dear Seattle are a band who build unforgettable moments with charming execution.

Their latest album, TOY (Domestic La La), released last year and marked a major milestone for the band, debuting at #4 on the ARIA Albums Chart and earning Dear Seattle their first ever Top 10 ARIA chart position. Following a massive year of shows all over the world, TOY was re-released earlier this year as an expanded edition featuring two bonus tracks.

Joining Dear Seattle on their trek across Australia is Seahaven, an alternative rock band from Torrance, California, known for blending emotionally raw songwriting with melodic, atmospheric guitar-driven music. Over nearly two decades, the band has earned a devoted following through acclaimed releases including Winter Forever, Reverie Lagoon: Music for Escapism Only, Halo of Hurt, and their self-titled 2026 album. With introspective lyrics, dynamic arrangements, and a sound that balances melancholy with soaring hooks, Seahaven continues to evolve while staying true to the honesty that has defined the band from the beginning.

Dear Seattle Regional Aus Tour 2026

Get ready for a night of infectious grooves, soaring solos and high-energy musicianship as meta4 returns to Geelong for a special hometown show Friday 11th September, 2026 at the iconic Barwon Club Hotel .

Blending funk, soul, jazz and modern fusion, META4 delivers a set packed with deep pockets, tight arrangements and explosive improvisation,

From groove-heavy originals to fresh takes on modern classics, every performance is built to get the room moving. Joined by special guests Euphoric and Cooper Nathanael. Whether you're a musician, a funk fanatic, or just looking for a great night of live music, this is a show you won't want to miss.

Euphoric are a 6-piece rock group formed in 2024, consisting of Evie Tomkins and Heidi Warnock on vocals, Charlie Gregory on guitar, Felix Rankin on drums, Mia Pearce on bass and Will Harrison on keys. The band have honed their skills around Victoria, performing covers and originals with a focus on tight grooves and stunning vocal harmonies.

Cooper Nathanael is a Melbourne based indie folk singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist focused on creating stories and musical experiences designed to relate to each person in the crowd. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Missy Higgins, James Taylor, John Mayer, and Lizzy McAlpine, Cooper strives to create a quiet space in a busy world.

Bring your mates, grab a drink, and experience one of Geelong's most exciting young live bands in one of the city's premier live music venues.

Doors 7:30pm

Tickets

$15 + b/f Pre-Sale / $20 Door

META4 Live @ The Barwon Club

Drencher Festival 2026 – Geelong’s Heavy Metal Mecca Returns.

Get ready for the fifth year of Geelong’s most brutal and boundary-pushing heavy music event: Drencher Festival. On Saturday, September 19th, The Barwon Club Hotel will once again transform into a thunderous arena for fans of death metal, thrash, grindcore, punk, and everything in between.

This year, Drencher is set to deliver its most intense lineup yet, featuring some of Australia’s most ferocious acts.

Line Up So Far:

Segression (NSW)

Infernal Method (NSW)

Munitions (VIC)

Allocer (WA)

Tongue Scum (VIC)

Rat Tomb (VIC)

Artifact (NSW)

Godspeed! (VIC)

Earlybird Tix OnSale Now!

DRENCHER FESTIVAL 2026

The amazing Out Of Control Army are heading to Australia for the very first time this October landing at the Barwon Club on Thursday 15th October, 2026 for an explosive national tour presented by Focus Group Music and Ska Nation.

Formed in Mexico City in 2014, the amazing Out Of Control Army have become one of the most exciting bands in the international ska scene. Fusing classic Jamaican ska roots, punk energy, Latin fire and powerhouse brass arrangements, the band has built a reputation for unforgettable live performances and a rapidly growing worldwide following. Their music combines sharp musicianship, infectious rhythm and the kind of crowd connection that turns every show into a celebration.

Australian audiences may already know of the band through their 2024 Mexican tour with Melbourne Ska Orchestra, a successful run that helped spark their desire to tour Australia. A special recording from that tour is set for release to coincide with these long-awaited Australian dates.

Joining them on all shows are Melbourne ska favourites The Resignators. Formed in 2005, The Resignators are one of Australia’s most respected ska acts, known for high-energy performances, strong songwriting and a horn-driven sound that blends ska, reggae, punk and soul influences. Over two decades they have toured widely, built a loyal following and represented Australian ska on the international stage.

Earlier in 2026, The Resignators joined the amazing Out Of Control Army in Mexico, where the two bands formed a strong friendship that now brings them together again for this special Australian run.

Expect massive brass lines, dancefloor rhythms, singalongs, punk spirit and the joyful energy that only ska can deliver. This is a rare chance to catch one of Mexico’s finest live bands on their debut Australian visit, backed by one of Australia’s best.

Do not miss the amazing Out Of Control Army with special guests The Resignators this October.

Tickets on sale Thursday April 30th at 10am

Presale $50 + b/f presale / $65 on door

Out Of Control Army (Mexico) Australia 2026

Sydney psychedelic heavyweights Robot God return to Victoria for two nights of crushing riffs, hypnotic grooves and immersive space jams. Robot God will be drifting into overdrive to celebrate the release of their acclaimed album Onto the Afterlife and to unveil new material from their forthcoming album Curse of the Driven,

Robot God will be joined by local legends Smoke Witch who will be delivering their own brand of heavy, riff-driven doom rock steeped in blues and psychedelia, as well as Mollies Hug who will be kicking off the night with some heavy alternative rock that will perfectly complements an evening of heavy music.

Offering a powerful blend of space rock, heavy blues, traditional stoner, psychedelia and doom, Robot God delivers long-form songs that shift between thunderous walls of fuzz, blues infused grooves and expansive cosmic improvisation. Fresh from international acclaim for Onto the Afterlife, the band now looks ahead with new material that pushes their sound even further into the unknown.

On the live front Robot God have shared the stage with some legendary local and international acts such as Slomosa (Norway), Greenleaf (Sweden), YOB (US), Sasquatch (US), Deville (Sweden), Brant Bjork (US), Yawning Man (US), Rollerball (AUS), and Witchskull (Aus) to name a few.

If you live for fuzz, volume, hypnotic grooves and cosmic exploration, Drifting into Overdrive with Robot God at The BC is where you'll want to be.

Heavy. Psychedelic. Unforgettable.

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Tickets

Presales $15 + b/f / Door $20

Drifting into Overdrive with Robot God

Fanny Lumsden has a new album(!) and now she and her band the Daddies are doing a new tour(!) landing at The Barwon Club Hotel in Geelong, Friday 6th November 6:30pm to celebrate and play the songs exactly how they were recorded - LIVE!

2 x ARIA, 10 Golden Guitar, 3x AIR winning artist Fanny Lumsden's fifth studio album out October 30, Traditions is a heartfelt collection of songs that marks a deeply resonant shift in Lumsden’s songwriting and has resulted in her boldest face first album yet. Recorded live with her band the Daddies, produced by Steven Schram at Soundpark studios in Melbourne, Traditions is a testament to the band's enormous amount of touring together from Country Halls to Glastonbury UK, over the past few years.

Raised on a sheep farm in western NSW, award-winning artist Fanny has performed on some of the world's biggest stages and toured with artists like Paul Kelly and Lucinda Williams. She has established herself as “one of the genre’s most esteemed performers” (The Australian), combining heartfelt songwriting, humour and sharp observation with a live show renowned for its energy, generosity and connection.

‘There’s no mistaking the joy she carries into her music — it’s authentic, heartfelt, and absolutely contagious. It’s not just charm that makes Fanny such a force… she delivered a set that showcased why she’s one of Australia’s finest contemporary country storytellers’ - Hunter Brother Media 2025

A compelling and captivating performance’ - Hi Fi

“Shes got a great connection with audiences, is great fun and has great songs too’ - Paul Kelly

“There are certain visionary artists forging new paths and reinventing what popular music looks and sounds like. Fanny Lumsden is one such artist, delivering a compelling blend of stagecraft, storytelling, and musical prowess that has mesmerised audiences all over the world”

★ ★ ★ ★★ Joshua Eckersley, BMA Magazine 2023

‘There’s no mistaking the joy she carries into her music — it’s authentic, heartfelt, and absolutely contagious she delivered a set that showcased why she’s one of Australia’s finest contemporary country storytellers. Fanny’s songs painted vivid pictures of rural life, family, and the kind of stories that connect deeply across generations.’

★ ★ ★ ★★ Hunter Brothers Media 2025

Tickets Onsale

NATIONAL PRE-SALE DATE: Wednesday, August 5th, 10:00 AEST

NATIONAL GENERAL PUBLIC ON-SALE DATE: Friday, August 7th, 10:00 AEST

SIGN UP FOR PRE-SALE

* GA - $45.00 + b/f

* GA plus new album digital download - $50.00 + b/f

* Kids 5 to 16 - $25.00 + b/f

* Families (2 adults plus 3 kids) - $150.00 + b/f

* VIP - $100.00 + b/f

VIP Ticket includes: 1x GA 16+ ticket, access to pre-show acoustic performance, meet + greet, gift and digital copy of new album emailed to buyer on October 30th.

Ticket holder to arrive at venue at 5:15 pm. Event runs from 5:30 pm until 6:15 pm.

Doors 6:30pm

Fanny Lumsden

Fanny Lumsden : Fanny Has A New Album Tour

Canadian independent folk musician Ryan Harris’ first ever Australian Tour includes a stop at The Barwon Club on Friday 4th December, 2026 in Geelong.

Ryan Harris is a Canadian independent folk musician living in the mountains of Canada. In just 5 years, Ryan’s music has reached over +150 million streams across all streaming platforms and sold out headline tours across Canada, South Africa and Europe.

Growing up around the world in New Zealand and Australia, artists like Ben Howard & Jack Johnson kept Ryan company during his childhood on the move and influenced his sound.

For fans of; Ocie Elliott, Hazlatt, Ben Howard and Gregory Alan Isokov, this special show will be definitely one not to be missed.

Tickets

$30 + b//f / $35 Door

Doors 7:30pm

Supports - TBA

ryanjharris.ca

Ryan Harris Australia Tour 2026 (CAN)

THE FILTHY ANIMALS LIVE AT THE BARWON CLUB! Geelong, prepare yourselves for a huge Sunday afternoon of rock as The Filthy Animals make their FIRST EVER appearance at The Barwon Club on Sunday 6th December.

Known for their explosive live shows, powerhouse musicianship and unforgettable performances, The Filthy Animals are bringing a full-throttle celebration of Australian rock to town for one massive show only. Leading the charge is an incredible all-star line-up

Featuring:

Skenie — legendary frontman of The Poor

Bobby Poulton — Wolfmother

Kerry Jacobson — Dragon ( iconic lineup)

Pete Robinson - Electric Mary and Screaming Jets

Daniel Cox - The Poor

Andrew Szumowski - The Badloves

Born during lockdowns from a passion for live music and featuring over 30 elite Australian musicians rotating through the collective, The Filthy Animals deliver the songs they’ve lived, recorded and toured — from Aussie rock anthems to deep-cut favorites that fans never forget. Expect soaring vocals, blistering guitars, pounding rhythms and wall-to-wall energy as this powerhouse band brings decades of Australian rock history to the stage.

This isn’t just another pub gig. This is a full-scale rock experience, If you love classic rock anthems performed by the musicians who helped shape the Australian music scene, this is the show you cannot afford to miss.Tickets are expected to move fast — grab yours now and be part of The Filthy Animals’ debut in Geelong on Sunday 6th December!. Loud, live and unforgettable!

Tickets $40 + b/f Presale / $50 Door

Doors 4:30pm

filthyanimals.com.au

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