NO HOPER

CRANING

THIS IS A FREE FRONT BAR SHOW!! NO TICKET NEEDED JUST BRING YOURSELF AND HAVE A GOOD OL' TIME!

Two bands that value structures that sonically unpack and resemble with angular intent are No hoper and ex Turrbul land mob Craning! If one was to place either in a cart to explain workings it would be fair to say noise rock would be the flavour for this afternoons front bar foray.

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NO HOPER + CRANING - FREE FRONT BAR SHOW

Naarm/Melbourne trio UGLIEBOY are embarking on an east coast tour in support of their sophomore EP, COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN, releasing August 5th.

The EP was independently produced/mixed by vocalist Oakley Boyd and mastered by Guy Faletolu known for his studio work with Amyl & The Sniffers, Way Dynamic, and NPCEDE.

UGLIEBOY tow the line between electronic/trip hop and dissonant alternative art rock, drawing inspiration from the likes of Blonde Redhead and Massive Attack in the same breath.

The lead single from the EP titled LIP SERVICE featured on ABC’s Rage as the program’s Wild One of the week, amongst accolades from Triple J Unearthed and 4ZZZ. Their debut EP, LOSING CONTROL [2025], received rotation on Triple J Unearthed and cited by Triple J Music Director Claire Mooney as having a “dark, brooding, mysterious touch.”

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UGLIEBOY - COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN EP LAUNCH

I can only speak for myself and perhaps I’m somewhat biased but believe me this is one hell of a show, feeling incredibly blessed to have Awning from Aotearoa joining who put out one of my favourite albums of last year as well as kisses who put out one of my favourite albums of this year

This is Twine playing one last show before we go over yonder to Europe and The UK - having recently wrapped up a new batch of recordings we’re looking forward to playing them live and in the flesh ; rock and roll realised in real life.

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TWINE - EU/UK SEND OFF

Dance-punk, Afro-disco and DIY art-pop find common ground on the dancefloor.

Returning to Now or Never after headline shows across the globe, lauded six-piece Gut Health appear with a new live set powered by dancefloor energy. The Melbourne / narrm ensemble blur the boundaries of guitar music, weaving hypnotic dance-punk, no wave and chaotic noise with a nightclub-inspired sound.

Joining the line-up is Wrong Way Up, a duo whose vintage Afro disco, psychedelic boogie and analogue synths transform the sonic landscape with deep grooves, energetic melodies and infectious chants.

Known for its off-kilter sense of experimentation and irony, Essendon Airport have been a defining presence across the city for almost five decades. Releasing new album MOR in 2025, the original band returns alongside pedal steel guitarist Graham Lee (Triffids, KLF).

Finally, dreamy new-wave artists crank appear after the release of its self-titled debut album through Southern Exposure Records. Together, this eclectic collective ends of the musical spectrum unite to create an unforgettable dance experience.

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NOW OR NEVER PRESENTS: GUT HEALTH + ESSENDON AIRPORT + WRONG WAY UP

Wet Kiss Return - After a Smash 16-Show Tour of the European West and British Isles.

Opening for an act like Bar Italia as an “unknown” builds character, your mission every night is to pleasingly woo a cross-armed audience who expect a less gaudy genre of music than rock and roll and the theatre of hard-core camp. However their relentless perseverance paid off and Wet Kiss became Queens of the Continental trail overnight. Following the completion of the 16 show run in late March, the group sought a personal and final victory with a headlining appearance at London’s iconic Cafe OTO. Having now returned home, the band are battle ready.

For the opening night at the Curtin, Wet Kiss will perform their hardened roadshow repertoire which includes new material, the daniel dog penned ‘Addicted to my Life’ and a bawdy ballad ‘Bitch to be a Woman’, both songs perfected on tour.

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WET KISS RETURN

Two years after the release of their self-titled debut EP in 2024, Mood Spill return with their debut album, ‘Bones to Wrap Blankets Around’, a sprawling and genre-diverse offering. Adopting a pass-the-mic approach to writing and performance, ‘Bones to Wrap Blankets Around’ sees four of the five members take on lead vocals across nine tracks of this sprawling and eclectic debut.

Produced by Stuart Cam, co-produced by the band themselves and mixed by Tom Iansek (Maple Glider, #1 Dads, Big Scary), this album sees Mood Spill prove themselves with a natural progression to their wide-ranging and dynamic indie-rock stylings.

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MOOD SPILL - BONES TO WRAP BLANKETS AROUND ALBUM LAUNCH

South Africa-born, Australia-based musician Ruby Gill returns with a brand new single 'Carol / not carol', out everywhere on 19th August. This show at the Curtin is a rare chance to see the beloved queer poet with a full band live in action, playing all the songs you love as well as teasing the launch of a new era, shared movingly and powerfully with her Naarm/Melbourne home community before anyone else. Ruby’s tender, strange, and delightfully ungovernable “lyrical wizardry” is beloved by everyone from triple j and Double J, to BBC and KCRW over the pond. She’s sold-out tours in Australia, South Africa and the UK/EU, and been named by Rolling Stone, NME, CLASH, The Guardian and The Independent as some of Australia’s best music, with two Australian Music Prize nominations to her name and Best Country Album at the recent Australian Independent Record Awards. Don't miss this one-night-only full band experience sure you make you cry/laugh/sway and call your parents (or crush?) afterwards. Special guests to be announced shortly.

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RUBY GILL (FULL BAND) SINGLE LAUNCH

Following the release of his latest EP, More Gas Deux, Melbourne hip hop artist Jaal returns for his first headline show in two years. As part of his East Coast Spring Tour — with stops at BIGSOUND in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne — this hometown show marks the next chapter after the You Only Die Once sophomore project and national tour, and the release of As It Stands in 2025.

Blending introspective storytelling with soulful production and high-energy rap performances, Jaal's live show moves seamlessly between reflective moments and explosive crowd energy. For the first time, supporters will get to experience music from both As It Stands and More Gas Deux performed live, alongside favourites across Jaal's catalogue.

Joining Jaal are special guests Bilalli, bringing raw, thought-provoking hip hop inspired by the golden era, and gsteez, whose melodic trap-soul sound adds another dimension to the night.

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JAAL - EAST COAST SPRING TOUR

The old bull and the young calf together! VIC heavyweights THE MEANIES have joined forces with QLD chainsmokers DAD FIGHT to bring you something truly dangerous; a split 7" vinyl featuring one track each and a joint tour to match.

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THE MEANIES x DAD FIGHT SPLIT 7” LAUNCH

The Seven Ups celebrate the release of their sixth studio album, Flight, with a special launch show at The Curtin. Blending psychedelic jazz, Atmospheric funk, modal groove and warm synth layers, the Melbourne instrumental combo has built a reputation for immersive live performances that move between cinematic soundscapes and driving dancefloor rhythms.

Released through French label Nice Guys Records, Flight is the band's most ambitious record yet, featuring layers of vintage synths, guitars-led ambient cuts and infectious rhythms. Join us for the first hometown performance of the new album, with special guests to be announced, followed by an afterparty downstairs featuring DJ Jocelyn Leong spinning late into the night.

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THE SEVEN UPS 'FLIGHT' ALBUM LAUNCH

For the first time in two decades, acclaimed guitarist and composer Sir Richard Bishop returns to Australia for a rare run of intimate performances.

Best known as a founding member of the legendary Sun City Girls, Bishop has spent more than forty years exploring the outer reaches of folk, improvisation, psychedelia and global musical traditions. His solo work has earned international acclaim for its virtuosic guitar playing, adventurous spirit and singular musical vision.

Fresh from the release of 2025's acclaimed Hillbilly Ragas on Drag City, and with the new album Hillbilly Erotica set for release in 2026, Bishop continues to push his distinctive approach to the guitar into new territory.

Renowned for performances that balance intricate composition with fearless spontaneity, Bishop remains one of the most celebrated and uncompromising voices in underground music.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness a true original on his first Australian tour in 20 years.

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