Decadence at the edge.

After the sold out debut, The Last Salon is back.

You are invited to Volume II. 

No repeats, No photos, No phones.

A new gathering curated by Porcelain Alice and Dino Dimitriadis, artists are invited to respond to risk through pleasure, and to find beauty in the darkness.

In the opulent intimacy of the refurbished Vanguard, The Last Salon sits between performance, ritual and refuge. Multiple acts, multiple artforms. Because right now, art needs to be a little bit dangerous.

Confessions are back.

With a lineup spanning aerials, pole, performance art, burlesque and voice, it is an evening for those who want to feel something in the dark.

Line up announced soon.

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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 LAST SALON - VOLUME II

**Charlie Ivan Band - 'Of Nothing' tour - The Vanguard, Sydney**

**Charlie Ivan Band** (Mparntwe/ Alice Springs) are in Sydney playing songs from their second record, *'Of Nothing'* with support from **Hinano Fujisaki **and** Beryl**.

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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.

Charlie Ivan Band

**That Gurl Bella** is part of a new wave of Australian artists rewriting the rules. At just 19, the Western Sydney-born singer, rapper and songwriter blends infectious pop hooks, hip-hop confidence and Afrobeat rhythms into a sound that's unmistakably her own. 

As triple j Unearthed High finalist and the face of JD Sports' The North Face campaign, Bella has quickly built momentum through sharp lyricism, bold visuals and undeniable star power. With early co-signs from The Kid LAROI, Unknown T and M Huncho, plus national tours alongside RINI and ODEAL, she's proving there's nothing "local" about her sound.. 

Bella returns to launch her brand new EP with a headline show at The Vanguard, celebrating the next chapter of her career. Expect high-energy performances, special guests and plenty of surprises as one of Australia's fastest-rising stars takes centre stage 

Supported by: Tahkoe and Kaileokai

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**TICKETING INFO**

This is an 18+ event. 

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email team@thevanguard.com.au

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.

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.

That Gurl Bella

**Secret Sounds **has today announced that** **rising UK artist **Nectar Woode** is set to embark on her first ever Australian dates, bringing her soulful, jazz-flecked tour to fans in Sydney and Melbourne this August.  Known for her magnetic blend of neo-soul, folk, jazz, gospel and diaristic songwriting, Woode has quickly emerged as one of the UK's most compelling new voices.

The tour will commence at Sydney's The Vanguard on Thursday 20 August before heading to Melbourne's The Toff on Friday 21 August.

**Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 16th June at 10am AEST.**

A** Secret Sounds** presale will commence on Monday 15th June at 10am, running until Tuesday 16th June at 9am AEST.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit secretsounds.com

The announcement follows a standout period for Woode, including her viral breakthrough ***Good Vibrations***, which has amassed over 11 million streams, a sold-out London headline show at Moth Club, support slots with **Leon Bridges** and **NAO**, and recognition as a **BBC Radio 1 Track of the Week**. On last year's EP ***it's like I never left***, she explored identity, heritage and home, inspired in part by her first trip to Ghana in early 2025. The project featured 

collaborations with **Jordan Rakei** and Ghanaian collective **SuperJazzClub**, deepening her already rich blend of soul, jazz and afro-futurist textures. 

Most recently, Woode teamed up with **Elton John** on the poignant ballad *Wine into Water*, the final teaser from her forthcoming *Naturally* mixtape, out on June 26. Elton John lends his magical touch to this emotionally rich gem, further underlining his longstanding support for Nectar Woode, whom he recently spotlighted at this year's 71st Ivor Novello Awards. Having previously likened her to soul powerhouse Nina Simone on his Apple Music show, Rocket Hour, the collaboration builds on an ongoing musical exchange between the two, and highlights Elton's continued championing of the scene's most exceptional rising talent.

The release follows a sold-out headline show at Jazz Caf&eacute;, which saw Nectar perform the single to a captivated audience. Having also commanded stages across Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin, she's now gearing up to take on her biggest show to date at London's iconic KOKO as part of her 'Naturally' UK tour. 

Adding to an already stand-out year for the rising star, from joining Olivia Dean for a special BRITs Week performance to selling out Jazz Caf&eacute; in just three days, Nectar continues to draw listeners into her unique world of uplifting soul, gaining a growing fanbase of music-lovers and industry icons alike.

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**TICKETING INFO**

This is an 18+ event. 

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email team@thevanguard.com.au

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.

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.

NECTAR WOODE

Don't be alarmed. Nobody dies.** FLATLINE **meshes the grit and the grime with gloss in full bloom. For its hazy debut at the 'guard, the below have assembled for a distorted, twisted winter dalliance: 

**R.Rebeiro: **Hypnotic acoustic and electronic probability. A Distorted Dream. 

**Winged Mantis Emerald Dream Machine:** Deconstructed earworms; metal influences mix with bouncy harsh sound design and ghoulish rumblings

**CRWLR: **Brutal shredding, hooky lyrical melancholia and avant-garde strings are met with glamorous pop plasticity.

**Dro Carey:** A bleary, demanding 150BPM clash of acid and orchestral dread.

**Battle Ax:** A classically trained viola weaponised by heavy romantic distortion.

**Arsonist: **Abrasive, percussive textures and elusive danceability.

**Comorbid: **Hypnotic club rhythms laced with maniacal noise

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**TICKETING INFO**

This is an 18+ event. 

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email team@thevanguard.com.au

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.

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.

FLATLINE v1.

***VENUE CHANGE TO THE VANGUARD - All tickets sold for previous venue still Valid***

Unassuming and unconventional, **Wishlist** produce each track themselves off two laptops, two headphone sets and a shared tape-machine-style device capturing their ideas as they emerge. This instinctual writing approach has shaped this project into a sound that can only be defined as their own, with each musical brick fitting perfectly into place.

As individual artists, Stella and Soren have performed on stages from the Sydney Opera House to the Forum, toured with the likes of Angie McMahon, Mallrat, and Gretta Ray, and contributed to Grammy-nominated and ARIA-winning projects. These years spent touring and recording as session musicians and producers have shaped this new phase of their creative endeavours, through the vessel of Wishlist.

To celebrate the release of their debut EP, Big Sign, Wishlist are embarking on their very first headline tour across the East Coast, bringing with them some very special guests. Following on from being one of the breakout acts from BIGSOUND 2025, to a slew of live sets with the likes of Hatchie, Effe, Horse and Juice Webster, these shows are not to be missed. 

Joined on the night by Sydney stalwarts **198archie **& **Riki Twinkle Wells**

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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.

Wishlist + 198archie + Riki Twinkle Wells *Venue Change*

Touring in support of last year's critically acclaimed album* Last Night I Heard the Dog Star Bark*, **Gwenifer Raymond **brings her singular, spellbinding approach to American primitive guitar to Australia for the very first time.

Widely regarded as one of the great folk guitarists of the 21st century, Raymond has earned international praise for her raw, hypnotic instrumentals rooted in Mississippi and Appalachian traditions. Her performances are intense, intimate, and utterly transportive - music that feels both ancient and fiercely alive.

These Australian shows mark a rare opportunity to experience one of the great contemporary guitarists live. 

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**TICKETING INFO**

This is an 18+ event. 

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email team@thevanguard.com.au

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.

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.

Gwenifer Raymond 

Come and celebrate Sydney's emerging burlesque and cabaret talent.

Hand picked and hosted by Porcelain Alice, this showcase is an opportunity to watch many performers take to the stage for the very first time. 

Expect an open mic night but with sparkles, feathers and striptease! 

Scream and cheer while Porcelain Alice hosts you and you watch troupe acts, debut solos and a few surprise guests live on stage.

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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.

Royalty Recruits - A Royal Heart Revue Special

**The High Street Drifters & Midnight Chicken: Live at The Vanguard** 

Two of Australia's standout contemporary bluegrass and acoustic roots acts share the stage for a special double headliner at The Vanguard. 

Led by mandolinist Justin Vilchez and guitarist Daniel Watkins,** The High Street Drifters **have quickly established themselves as one of the leading progressive acoustic acts in the country, delivering a live sound that blends traditional bluegrass influences with a distinctly Australian voice, grounded in the places they've grown.

Hatched and hand raised in Newcastle NSW, **Midnight Chicken** are quickly becoming a hot topic in the bluegrass and country circuits around Australia. Their bizarre take on bluegrass music gives birth to amazing renditions of traditional tunes, old classics as well as more modern tunes alongside originals written and led by all members of the band.

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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 High Street Drifters + Midnight Chicken

**Alcides Neto - Am&uacute; Album Launch presented by BEMAC and Music In Exile** 

**Alcides Neto** is a Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Narrm/Melbourne. Drawing inspiration from the folk traditions of his homeland, Alcides offers a fresh perspective on Brazilian music by blending traditional rhythms with contemporary Brazilian jazz, samba, bossa and more. Known for his distinctive percussive guitar playing and warm, soothing vocals, he brings an authentic Brazilian feel to every performance. 

This year, Alcides will launch his debut album* Am&uacute;* via the Music in Exile label. Featuring eight original compositions recorded at Head Gap Studios, Melbourne with a band made up of some of the finest players that city has to offer, Am&uacute; is a nostalgic, celebratory journey into the landscapes of Alcides' homeland. It reminisces on the cultural traditions and family networks left behind, while looking hopefully to new horizons up ahead. For fans of Gilberto Gil, Jorge Ben Jor, and all the samba greats. 

Joining Alcides is none other than **Selvagem Soul**, a hybrid live outfit straddling two continents, deep in the pocket between Brazil and Australia. Drawing on MPB, Bossa Nova, Samba, Tropic&aacute;lia, 60s psychedelia, funk, soul and trip-hop, the four-piece brings together S&atilde;o Paulo-raised songwriter THi, Sydney-born vocalist Mait&ecirc; Ina&ecirc;, bassist Doc Proctor (Quarteracre, Little Aida) and producer/turntablist KlevaOne for a sound as sun-soaked as it is genre-defying. Catch them opening the night before Alcides Neto takes the stage.

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**TICKETING INFO**

This is an 18+ event. 

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email team@thevanguard.com.au

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.

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.

Alcides Neto

**SUB-TRIBE** are a Sydney-based 7-piece dub-fusion outfit with roots in Aotearoa, blending deep bass, reggae, blues, jazz-hop, dancehall, jungle and drum and bass into a sound entirely their own. With rolling low end, glitchy beats and soaring harmonies, they've built a reputation for high-energy live shows and feel-good vibes that leave crowds skanking for more.

Since first emerging in 2017 supporting Salmonella Dub on their East Coast Australia tour, SUB-TRIBE have continued to build momentum through a steady run of releases, festival appearances and live performances across Aotearoa and Australia. Often described as an unprecedented take on dub-fusion, their music crosses groove-heavy genres with sub-bass conviction, melodic vocals and a modern bass-driven edge. 

From Next Phase and Who's That to Tribute, their debut EP and remix project SUB-DUBS, SUB-TRIBE have continued to evolve while staying rooted in reggae and sound system culture. With a growing following on both sides of the Tasman, they remain one of the most exciting live dub acts in the region  

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**TICKETING INFO**

This is an 18+ event. 

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email team@thevanguard.com.au

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.

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.

SUB-TRIBE

**Poetiq Honesty **returns to The Vanguard with **Young, Black & Gifted 2.0 **- a night of spoken word, live music, and community, celebrating National Poetry Month. This edition also marks one year since Poetiq Honesty was relaunched at The Vanguard, making it a true milestone celebration. Expect open mic performances, live acts, and a night that centres Black creative voices in true Poetiq Honesty fashion. Proudly supported by RUSSH as media partner, with Arts-Matter as a series partner.

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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.

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