**ROWENA WISE - Bad Things Feel Good* Album Launch (Band show)**

*Presented by Double J, Beloved Records & Remote Control Records:*

This October and November, **Rowena Wise** takes her full band on the road for 10+ dates across Australia to support her sophomore album, *Bad Things Feel Good**. The record is a tender, point-blank look at the pain of transformation and what it means to be flesh and blood &mdash; from Melbourne to Brisbane, Sydney to Hobart and beyond.

Written over two years of near-constant touring and recorded live over three days at The Ratshack in Collingwood with producer Rob Muinos (Julia Jacklin, Didirri), the album traces heartbreak, estrangement, and the knottier growing pains of adulthood through candid poetic lyricism and a raw live production. The songs hold space rather than demand attention, and live, they hit even harder.

Since debuting in 2018, she has amassed over 10 million streams, earned airplay across **triple j**, **Double j** and **Unearthed**, and toured extensively across Australia, the UK, Europe, the USA and Canada, supporting artists including **Holy Holy, Ball Park Music, Bernard Fanning** and **Paul** **Dempsey**. Her 2024 debut album, *Senseless Acts of Beauty*, was praised by **CLASH Magazine** as &ldquo;*carefully etched indie folk*&rdquo; and shortlisted for the **Australian Music Prize**. Her highly anticipated sophomore album, *Bad Things Feel Good**, a tender, point-blank meditation on transformation, is out August 7, 2026 via Beloved Records.

*"Carefully etched indie folk"* &mdash; **CLASH Magazine**
*"Fragrant introspection"* &mdash; **FLOOD**

**Supported by Double J**

***** 

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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.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.

Rowena Wise

**kisses
with special guests Sevilles and Grace Barr + Hinano Fujisaki**

**kisses **has been quietly building a world. Softly-sung memories and dreams float through a landscape of meandering guitars, grungy violin, and layered vocal harmonies, grounded in a spirited rhythm section with a deep groove at its core.  Their captivating live show sees songs taking new life in every room and are never the same twice.

Naarm/Melbourne-based five-piece kisses return to Sydney and the South Coast for a three-show spring fling. Much-loved members of the Australian alternative underground, the quintet released their second album, *You Are in My Dreams*, in February on Bedroom Suck Records. Early 2026 saw the band play to an intimate crowd crammed into Lazy Thinking in Dulwich Hill, and again a few months later delivering a special performance at Phoenix Central Park in May. 

kisses' music is an invitation to revel in all of life's beauty and brokenness, to look up and feel together the steady rhythms of love, of loss, and love again. 

&ldquo;*You Are In My Dreams* finds these core components recombined in subtly more grown-up fashion, with added newer ingredients&hellip; the ten gathered pieces cast broader, deeper and occasionally darker spells.&rdquo; - Freq (UK) 

kisses loves you and can't wait to see you soon. 

*

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

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Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise.
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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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.

kisses

Join **Mark Humphries** for an evening of Broadway classics and captivating conversation. In a unique supper club setting, sip a martini, savour delectable bites, and enjoy a night of anecdotes and songs as Mark chats with musical theatre icons and stars of today.

Each month, we celebrate something different about Broadway and Musical Theatre.

For themes and cast check the website

**cast subject to change without notice*

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**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. 
If you'd like to combine separate dinner and show tables, please email 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.

Broadway Supper Club with Mark Humphries: Tony Award Winners

*Craft Music presents
***KATY STEELE
THIS IS ME, UNDRESSED**
*With Lenka*

Following a successful national run of **UNDRESSED** shows earlier this year and the release of her limited-edition *Undressed* album, Katy Steele is taking her intimate live experience to regional Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales.

Expect a raw, unfiltered performance with Katy stripped bare on stage. In an intimate duo setting, the songs are returned to their purest form- voice, piano, guitar and nothing to hide behind. Known for the soaring anthems of Little Birdy and the richly layered production of her solo work, Katy returns to where every song begins, revealing the heart of the music in its purest form.

The **UNDRESSED** album is a conscious unravelling of everything Katy has released before, featuring stripped-back interpretations of songs from her solo catalogue, beloved Little Birdy favourites, and timeless covers including Patti Smith's Because The Night, Lou Reed's Perfect Day, and Michael Jackson's Ben.

Honest, immersive and moving,** THIS IS ME, UNDRESSED** invites audiences into a rare live experience where every lyric, every story and every note takes centre stage.

Raw. Honest. Unfiltered

Support from **Lenka**

Lenka is an Australian singer-songwriter and performer, known for her unique blend of infectious indie-pop and uplifting sound. Formerly a member of the critically acclaimed band Decoder Ring, she has since carved out a solo career spanning two decades, with hit songs like The Show, Trouble Is A Friend and Everything At Once. Her music has been featured in major films (Moneyball, Easy A, Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging) and TV shows, as well as high-profile ads for brands like Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Disney. Lenka has also appeared in various Australian TV shows and films in her early acting career, including Working Dog's The Dish.

A visionary artist, Lenka has independently released critically acclaimed albums like Shadows and The Bright Side, with the single Blue Skies (Revoke remix) gaining over 30 million views on YouTube. Her 8th studio album Good Days, recorded in Sydney with renowned producer Tony Buchen and released in May 2026, has been warmly received and playlisted, with the title track garnering over 100k views on YouTube within a week.

Lenka is a seasoned live performer and has toured the globe, reaching fever-pitch fandom in Southeast Asia and China and performing successful shows in the US, Europe and Australia to support her albums. Her ability to connect with audiences of all sizes, from intimate club gigs to large festival stages, has made her a beloved figure in the indie pop scene.

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TICKETING INFO

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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.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.

Katy Steele

Experience two generations of exceptional Australian vocal artistry in one unforgettable evening as one of Australia's most compelling new voices, **Ruby Jackson** joins jazz and soul royalty, **Tina Harrod** for a momentous double bill at The Vanguard.

Sydney-born vocalist, songwriter and composer Ruby Jackson is one of the country's most exciting emerging voices. Blending the warmth and sophistication of jazz with the soulfulness of contemporary R&B, Jackson has quickly established herself as a standout performer and songwriter. Inspired by the timeless voices of Nat King Cole and Billie Holiday, she has already shared stages with Ball Park Music and UK icons Morcheeba, while earning an AIR Award nomination for Best Soul/R&B Album/EP. Her deeply expressive songs and magnetic stage presence promise the perfect beginning to the evening.

Ruby Jackson | vocals
Yannick Koffi | guitar
Harry Sutherland | keys
Brendan Clark | bass

Tina Harrod is a true icon of Australian jazz and soul. Born in New Zealand to a family of Fijian and Welsh heritage, Harrod's rich musical roots have shaped a remarkable career spanning more than three decades. Across five critically acclaimed albums – including the Australian Jazz Award-winning Worksongs – Harrod has earned a reputation as one of the country's finest interpreters of song, effortlessly drawing together jazz, soul, funk and folk to create one of Australia's most distinctive voices. This special concert will also offer audiences a first taste of material from her forthcoming album, UnderWorld, presenting the next chapter in the career of an artist whose voice and vision continue to evolve while leaving an indelible mark on Australian music.

*'There are really only two great Australian soul and R&B singers, Renee Geyer and Tina Harrod'.* Bernard Zuel - Sydney Morning Herald.

Oli Thorpe | guitar
Matt McMahon | piano
Dave Symes | bass
Evan Mannell | drums

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TICKETING INFO

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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.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.

Tina Harrod + Ruby Jackson

Get ready for a deadly night of rock 'n' roll! Pacific Avenue are bringing the spook to the stage for an exclusive, highly intimate Halloween show. Expect a bone chilling setlist packed with classic Pac Ave anthems alongside a rare batch of special spooky covers cooked up just for the night.

Dress in your Halloween worst, unleash your inner rock monster, and step aboard the scream machine. Tickets are strictly limited for this one off show! Grab yours before they vanish into the dark!

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TICKETING INFO

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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.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.

Pacific Avenue presents The Little Night of Horrors 

**Sore Horse Sideshow: The World Is Against You (NZ) **

*Sore Horse Festival *presents, **The World Is Against You**, as they jump across the pond from Aoetearoa (New Zealand) for the first time. They're coming through to Sydney and bringing **Tallulah** and **jan.** to the Vanguard's stage. 

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TICKETING INFO

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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.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.

The World Is Against You (NZ)

**Youth Group** are celebrating 20 years of #1 single *'Forever Young'* and 21 years since the release of their album *Skeleton Jar*.  

Toby Martin reflects on the time; "Skeleton Jar changed our lives very quickly.  We were suddenly touring the US and UK, playing with Death Cab, and at Reading and Leeds and Coachella. It was an amazing adventure. And then the OC commissioned us to do a cover of Forever Young. We were reluctant at first, but then thought we could put our own spin on it. A bit of our melancholy sparkle. We never predicted it would even be a single, let alone do as well as it did. It became a song that really resonanted with people - played at graduations, and often at funerals too. Sometimes it felt like it wasn't our song anymore, but had become something for others.  We are not going to play Forever Young twelve times on this tour, but will probably play it once. Plus we will play Skeleton Jar tracks, and some other favourites."  

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TICKETING INFO

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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.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.

Youth Group 'Forever Young' 20th Anniversary Tour 

**Leyla Sabo: The Beginning**

Now just 13 years old, Melbourne singer-songwriter Leyla Sabo made history at just 12 as the youngest artist ever to reach the Semi Finals of The Voice globally, captivating audiences across Australia with her powerful, soulful voice and deeply emotional storytelling.

Leyla stole the hearts of the nation with performances far beyond her years, bringing an old-soul quality and raw emotion to every song she sings. From reinventing iconic covers with her own soulful tone to performing her own original music, Leyla is carving out a sound and identity entirely her own.

Leyla is not only a vocalist but a young songwriter with a growing catalogue of original songs and a passion for telling stories through music.

Now, at just 13, Leyla is taking her music beyond the screen and onto stages around Australia. Come and celebrate the voice of tomorrow and support Leyla at her first-ever headline acoustic shows to be held at iconic Sydney and Melbourne venues. The shows are all ages, so everyone is welcome.

Her live shows blend emotional storytelling, soulful reinterpretations of songs you know and love, and original music that gives audiences a glimpse into where this extraordinary young artist is heading next.

A voice this powerful. A story this young. This is the beginning of something special. 

This is Leyla Sabo, live, intimate and unapologetically herself. 

Sydney - Sunday 08 November - The Vanguard - Matinee 2pm show - All Ages. (Under 16 must attend with parents).

Melbourne - Friday 30 October - MEMO Music Hall - Night show 7pm - All Ages Welcome. (Under 16 must attend with parents).

*All tickets include a photo and Meet & Greet with Leyla Sabo at the show*

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TICKETING INFO

This is an All Ages 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).
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a a responsible adult. 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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.

Leyla Sabo *ALL AGES*

The greatest hits. The crown jewels. The Keys to the Kingdom. Your best aca-pals The Spare Keys are raiding the royal vaults and bringing back the songs we've loved singing most over the years! 

Join our 15-piece comedy a cappella choir for a greatest-hits spectacular packed with old favourites, questionable choreography, and far more vocal noises than strictly necessary. We'll be revisiting some of our very best arrangements, from Earth, Wind & Fire and ABBA to Queen, George Michael, Lady Gaga and beyond.

Whether you've been with us for years or are fresh to the world of glorious Spare Key acapella, Keys to the Kingdom is your chance to hear the cream of our crop, the jewels in our crown, and several songs we simply refused to stop singing. 

Come claim your throne and join in the musical mayhem at The Spare Key's KEYS TO THE KINGDOM! 

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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.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.

The Spare Keys

Australian singer-songwriter **Ben Morgan** returns to home turf for a special Sydney performance. 

Ben creates music that blends indie-folk and blues, brought to life through a raw, high-impact performance, built around husky vocals, intricate guitar melodies and soaring saxophone lines. His songs are inspired by real-life snapshots&mdash;stories of love, loss, adventure and nature. 

Since first busking around Australia's East Coast, Ben has built a dedicated international following, amassing millions of views across social media while earning a reputation for honest, captivating live shows. From intimate backyard performances to international stages, he has shared the stage with acclaimed Australian artists including Ziggy Alberts, Boy & Bear and Kim Churchill, performing at renowned venues including London's Royal Albert Hall. 

Fresh from his biggest international tour to date, this Sydney show marks a homecoming and a chance to experience Ben's latest music before the release of his highly anticipated debut album. 

Whether you've followed his journey from the beginning or are discovering him for the first time, expect an unforgettable evening of powerful songs, genuine storytelling and a performance that leaves every part of himself on stage, every night. 

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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.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.

Ben Morgan

** Holly Throsby** is playing a selection of east coast in celebration of her sixth studio album, *Normal Magic*. This is Throsby's first album tour and tour in 9 years. She will be joined onstage by longtime collaborator **Bree van Reyk **and play songs from her new record, as well as songs from across her back catalogue. 

Doors: 7.00pm

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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.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

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.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.