The Enthusiast at their core are a three-piece band with friends from around Sydney joining them on their live adventures. Starting the project in 2024, the band are gearing up to release their debut album. Inspired by friendship, smiles and fun, The Enthusiast float between genres of Indie-Folk, Indie-Rock and Alt-Country.

The Enthusiast + Thom Bastick *FREE ENTRY VIA RSVP*

Genre defying indie psychedelic post-rockers** Svntax Error **celebrate the release of their third album *Fires Of Home *with an immense show at The Vanguard on Saturday 12th September 2026.  Special guests will be the heavy psych of Melbourne's **Mushroom Giant**, launching their new single *'A Perfect Storm', *and the doom laden post-punk of Sydney's **The Veil**. 

Svntax Error have toured Australia with Japanese post rock titans MONO, performed at the post rock mecca of Belgium's Dunk! Festival and London's legendary Black Heart. Their last Sydney show was at The Metro, performing alongside Cog and US cult icons &hellip;And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead.

*'Drawing influences from Mogwai, The Cure, Nick Cave, The Dirty Three and more, the Sydney-based band have earned a reputation for thrilling sonic explorations&hellip;'* - Progressive Rock Journal

*'Brilliant, creative, beautifully atmospheric and dripping with talent.'* - Uncle Les Talks Music

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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.

Svntax Error

Svntax Error + Mushroom Giant (VIC) + The Veil

*Girls Just Wanna Raise Funds*** **is a women-led country & folk night at The Vanguard raising funds for Full Stop Australia, one of the country's leading sexual, domestic and family violence response and recovery services. 

An event prompted by discontent following recent news coverage around violence against women and rampant misogyny, particularly among young Australians, *Girls Just Wanna Raise Funds* is organised by women, but open to everyone in support of the cause.

Enjoy live music from **Dear Tommie**, **Charley Castle**, **Molly Millington** and **Amy Solylo**, line dancing with Rhinestone Rodeo and a community-powered raffle of prizes contributed by local businesses. Come for the conversation and stay for the donations. 

All net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Full Stop Australia. 

**1800 FULL STOP (1800 385 578)** is Full Stop Australia's **24/7 trauma specialist counselling line**, available to anyone impacted by violence who needs support. 

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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.

Girls Just Wanna Raise Funds

**Birdsnake **plays Sydney live with friends Bria and KOS 11pm - late. Expect deep grooves and textural dance music. Let's get it moving up in here. 

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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.

Birdsnake - Live

**Paco Lara & Paul A. George (from Tijuana Cartel)**
featuring special guest flamenco dancer **Deya Miranda Giner**** **

This is a rare and intimate collaboration between two guitarists whose styles come from different worlds but meet in powerful harmony.

Paco Lara is a true flamenco virtuoso, born and raised in Jerez de la Frontera &mdash; the heartland of flamenco in southern Spain. His playing carries the raw spirit and technical brilliance of a tradition passed down through generations. With decades of experience performing alongside flamenco's greats, Paco brings the unmistakable comp&aacute;s, duende, and emotional depth of Andalusia to every performance.

Paul A. George, known for his work with genre-defying group Tijuana Cartel, draws from a diverse palette &mdash; blending classical, flamenco, and Greek musical influences. With family roots in Crete, Paul weaves the modal colours and rhythms of traditional Greek music into his playing, merging them seamlessly with intricate fingerstyle technique and a cinematic sense of space.

Together, they create a richly textured and expressive guitar performance &mdash; a dialogue between cultures, between past and present, tradition and imagination. Expect fiery rhythms, soaring melodies, and moments of profound stillness as these two masterful players meet in shared language: the guitar.

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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.

Echoes Of Flamenco - Paco Lara & Paul A. George 

**The Adult Beverages Presents: The First Round. **

The big debut of the electrifying and chaotic Sydney 5 piece band. Cousins Antonio and Seamus Field are the second generation of Aussie rock royalty, Anthony Field and John Field of The Cockroaches, joined by superheroes Emma Smith, Daniel Billing, and Natalie Iacullo. They bring a fresh, high-energy sound that pays homage to their roots. 

The Adult Beverages are currently in the studio crafting their debut EP, set for a major release at the end of the year. With energetic performances and eagerness to follow in the footsteps of '80s pub rock they're proving that live music is still alive and well in the hands of the next generation.

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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 Adult Beverages

**Husky - 15th Anniversary Tour of *****'FOREVER SO'***

Fifteen years ago, *Forever So* quietly found its way into people's lives and never really left.

To celebrate the album's 15th anniversary, **Husky** returns for three special shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, performing the beloved debut record that launched the band from a small Melbourne bungalow where it was recorded, to stages around the world.

Featuring fan favourites* 'History's Door' *and *'Tidal Wave'*, *Forever So* became the first Australian album signed to legendary Seattle label Sub Pop, home to artists including Nirvana, Fleet Foxes and Father John Misty. Its dreamlike folk, rich harmonies and timeless songwriting connected with audiences across Australia and beyond.

Now, for the first time in years, the band will revisit the album in intimate rooms, where these songs were always meant to be heard: up close, with old friends and new faces singing along.

Expect the whole album, a few stories and memories from the road, and some favourites from across the catalogue.

One night only!

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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.

Husky

Four bands, four songs, four cities - these Aussie DIY champions have teamed up to produce a split EP and they're celebrating it with a tour. 

Join us for a night of emo, punk, and alt rock as we celebrate interstate collaboration and the beauty of the DIY community. 

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:

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.

GREAT JOB! | BUKOWSKI | OSCAR THE WILD | TALK HEAVY

**The Vanguard Presents** – a late night series shining the light on forward thinking collectives, crew takeovers and live electronica acts. 

It's going back to basics. 11pm-3am. Free Entry&mdash;all night long. $10 Pizza Slices, Cocktail Specials and a Happy Hour till midnight. Eat, Drink, Dance and enjoy. It's simple. 

The finale. NEVER ENOUGH will be closing off the series in style and we couldn't be more excited!

**Line-up**:

Rakish (DJ Set)

Mason Browne (DJ Set)

Kidskin (Live)

Sveta (DJ Set)

Never Enough is a platform for radical artistic expression. We are a collective of artists who posit underground art as both experience and antidote. A project of nightlife curators, creative producers, DJs and dancefloor enthusiasts Jess Hill & Mason Browne, we exist as a two-part force. 

(01)  A collective of provocateurs shaping the present and future of underground performance. 

(02)  A producer of experiential concepts - playgrounds where artist and audience are part of the experiment.

'The Vanguard Presents' is supported by 'Revive Live'- an Australian Government initiative.

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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

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.

NEVER ENOUGH

**Breakfast Road - The 'Good Boy' Show**

The hottest band on the internet, Breakfast Road, presents the live experience of 'good boy' on October 2nd at The Vanguard. 

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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.

Breakfast Road

**ALEX THE ASTRONAUT  ****+ Guests**
**'The Weird One' EP Launch****
**The Vanguard, Newtown NSW
Sunday October 4th, 2026 (Long Weekend) 

**Alex the Astronaut **is the ARIA-nominated, Sydney-based singer-songwriter who has toured the globe but famously never actually been to space. Alex's signature blend of hyper-observant lyricism and infectious melodies is uniquely Australian, so much so that their sophomore album, *'How To Grow A Sunflower Underwater' *was once presented as an official diplomatic gift to New Zealand.

After a 2-year musical hiatus, Alex is returning to debut a bold new chapter. They spent their time away absorbing new creative dimensions, graduating from Cate Blanchett's acting alma mater - NIDA - and expanding their foundational story telling skills onto the screen with a starring role in the new medical drama 'The F Ward'. This creative rebirth takes shape in *'The Weird One',* - an EP born from an unconventional, cross-continental hustle.

Every track was written entirely via Zoom, connecting Alex's Sydney apartment with producer Jonathan Quarmby at London's legendary RAK Studios. The music directly reflects a period of grounded, everyday routine, and exposes Alex's gift for turning the mundane details of life into brilliant pop-folk poetry. Alex wrote these songs while balancing shifts at a local music store and a children's hospital, a clash between corporate survival and artistic purity that also comes alive visually in a series of whimsical, wonderfully wacky music videos. 

Fast forward to now, and Alex The Astronaut return's to live stages across the East Coast launching 'The Weird One' and the next chapter of their brilliant career!

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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 Vanguard

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