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26/07/2024

In her first headline show of the year, Melbourne’s ‘high priestess soul’ Kylie Auldist is bringing her band to the Brunswick Ballroom on August 10th.

Tickets on sale NOW: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/kylie-auldist/168902

26/07/2024

Indie-folk artist Riley Pearce takes over the Brunswick Ballroom on August 9!

Tickets: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/riley-pearce/166070

25/07/2024

Darren Hanlon takes us on a trip down memory lane as he revisits his debut album 'Hello Stranger' at the Brunswick Ballroom tomorrow, July 26! 🎶

Darren will reunite with the Hello Stranger 2002 touring band (Bree van Reyk, Simon Wooldridge) for this special one-off show.

Supported by Machine Translations.

🎟️ Less than 50 tickets remain: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/darren-hanlon/167922

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 23/07/2024

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💃 Estudiantina & Christos Shakall - Sunday 6 October
Zeibekiko Festival Australia celebrates the Greek zeibekiko dance in Melbourne as its final show for the 10 days of events! Join us for this celebration and join in on the dance fun with our special guest band Estudiantina of Melbourne and Internationally renowned dancer from Cyprus Christos Shakallis.

🐎 Andrew Farriss - Thursday 31 October
Best known as the co-founder, key songwriter, keyboardist, guitarist, and backing vocalist for the Grammy-nominated, multi-award-winning band INXS, Andrew has carved out an enduring legacy in the music industry. He brings his "Something Stronger" tour to the Brunswick Ballroom.

✨ Euphoric - Friday 8 November
Are you ready for an entertainment experience that will leave you speechless? Look no further! We're inviting people who are open minded, not easily offended, and ready to leave political correctness at the door. Come and enjoy a night of unbridled fun with performances of music, dance, comedy, drag, burlesque and more!

⭐️ Elana Stone - Saturday 9 November
Coming off the back of a massive national tour supporting Missy Higgins’ on her 20th Anniversary Tour for The Sound of White, Elana will be taking centre stage and hitting the road in November 2024 to celebrate the release of Married To The Sound.

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

23/07/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED 📣

PRIVATE FUNCTION returns to the Brunswick Ballroom on August 22nd to preview their unreleased and currently untitled new album. A night of music you’ve never heard and likely won’t hear again until at least 2025. All the songs you don’t know and none of the ones you like.

With support from special guests Checkpoint, Licklash and the comedy stylings of Fat and Skinny (Aaron Gocs and Jonathan Schuster).

Tickets: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/private-function-plays-new-unreleased-album-in-full-one-night-only/169482

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 22/07/2024

This Week at the Ballroom 🪩

✨Wed 24: Ben Abraham
✨Thu 25: Ben Abraham
✨Fri 26: Darren Hanlon
✨Sat 27: Jazz Sabbath
✨Sun 28: Jazz Sabbath

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 18/07/2024

What’s on in August 🎶

✨August 7
Ballroom Bingo

✨August 8
Riley Pearce

✨August 10
Kylie Auldist

✨August 15
Country Club Mini Hoedown

✨August 16
S*x on Toast’s Winter Variety Show

✨August 21
Sophia Club

✨August 24
NOASIS

✨August 25
The Avenue Ensemble’s Merri-Bek Disco Tek 2

✨August 31
Cairo Club Orchestra

✨August 31
Yacht Rock Revival

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

H***Y TONK WOMAN [snippet] Grand W***o Kings of Soul 17/07/2024

Soul Music Lovers, come out and get your groove on with Australia’s premier 13-piece soul kings, the unstoppable Grand W***o Kings of Soul as they grace the stage for a Winter Soul Extravaganza at the Brunswick Ballroom, on Saturday, July 20!

H***Y TONK WOMAN [snippet] Grand W***o Kings of Soul Just a little reminder that 13 piece Grand W***o - Kings of Soul shall celebrate an amazing 43 Years of Soul - with a "Winter Soul Extravaganza" Party Show ...

17/07/2024

Happy 78th birthday to the one and only Linda Ronstadt! 🌼🎶

Celebrate one of the greatest and most diverse singers of all time, Linda Ronstadt, at the Brunswick Ballroom on October 27th, as we pay tribute to the halcyon days of Linda’s iconic seventies sounds with Violet Towncountry cowgirl Ella Hooper out the front of an all-star backing band.

Experience the classics, the hits and the stories of Linda Ronstadt in this ultimate celebration of the American singer who reached the stars from simple dreams.

🎟️ Tickets selling fast!

Tickets: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-linda-ronstadt-show-featuring-ella-hooper-plus-guests/165755

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 16/07/2024

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❤️‍🔥Small Town Romance - September 15
Small Town Romance return to Brunswick Ballroom on September 15 to launch Home Fires, their long awaited second record. Featuring a 7 piece band, a host of special guests and support from Katie May & the Mystics, this is an afternoon of music not to be missed.

Aria nomination and a slew of high-profile festivals and supports already under their belt, STR are proudly carrying on the incredible musical legacy of Jim’s mother Anne Kirkpatrick and grandparents Slim Dusty and Joy McKean.

🎶 Habeas Chorus: Melbourne Lawyers Choir - September 8
Habeas Chorus is a Melbourne-based community choir comprising members of the legal community (but open to everyone else). After a COVID-induced hiatus, Habeas Chorus returns to bring you a program that is short, sweet and guaranteed* to leave you smiling. Think Gershwin, Queen and Fleet Foxes.

🎸Geoff Achison - November 17
Geoff Achison has toured the world delivering memorable solo shows. On Sunday 17th November, Geoff celebrates the release of his latest, limited edition vinyl and CD at the Brunswick ballroom.

Performing with his equally famous Gibson guitar, Geoff will also be joined in the second half the show by fellow guitarist Shannon Bourne and Hammond organ maestro Tim Neal, backed up by The Algo-Rhythms (Dean Matters & Robb Dabbs) presenting a retrospective set of Geoff’s material from past releases.

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

22 years on, Darren Hanlon is taking us on a nostalgic journey back to Hello Stranger 16/07/2024

22 years on, Darren Hanlon is taking us on a nostalgic journey back to Hello Stranger Hello Stranger was the album that thrust Hanlon into the consciousness of the Australian scene, with Punks Not Dead being thrashed by the national broadcaster and gaining him a 45 spot on the Hottest 100. Darren Hanlon 26 July 2024, 6:30pm Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne, VIC Keep up with the latest m...

16/07/2024

Come get your groove on with the unforgettable 14-piece band Grand W***o Kings of Soul at the Brunswick Ballroom on Saturday 20 July!

Masters of soul and funk, these world-class performers blast through a range of classic dance hits, forgotten gems and some of their own infectious originals. Versatile across any style or genre, this dynamic multicultural lineup has wide appeal to all ages.

Tickets: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/grand-wazoo/165586

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 15/07/2024

This Week at the Ballroom 🪩

✨Wed 17: Alexander Flood
✨Thu 18: Seven Drunken Nights
✨Fri 19: C.W. Stoneking (SOLD OUT)
✨Sat 20: C.W. Stoneking
✨Sat 20: Grand W***o
✨Sun 21: Damon Smith & Ezra Lee

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 13/07/2024

Having shaken hands with her own despair, Odette's new music embodies her surroundings and refracts them into bold new textures. Grittier than ever, The Reverence Tour will see Odette, flanked by her trusted bandmates, reaching towards friends and strangers alike. ✨

Join Odette and take a moment to find a bit of respite in a growingly uncomfortable world through Odette’s lyrical and musical valour at the Brunswick Ballroom on September 20th.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/odette-the-reverence-tour/166037

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 12/07/2024

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🎶 Cairo Club Orchestra - Saturday 31 August
The Cairo Club Orchestra boasts Melbourne’s finest musicians, whose decades-long collaboration imbues their music with a rare synergy and precision. Their performances are a celebration of swing, featuring exhilarating solos on period instruments that evoke an infectious sense of joy and nostalgia as they romp their way through history’s dust bin to uncover long-forgotten hidden gems.

🔥 Mick Thomas' Roving Commission - Thursday 26 September
With Melbourne buzzing as the ‘big dance’ approaches, Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission return to the Brunswick Ballroom for Grand Final Eve Eve - that’s Thursday 26 September (the night before the public holiday). It promises to be a classic Melbourne fixture with the full Roving Commission line-up is sure to be on fire in anticipation of a trip to Auckland to record an album at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios.

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

11/07/2024

Only one month away! 🎶

Susan Marsden, Melbourne’s premier singing instructor, is showcasing her incredible students in a performance you won’t want to miss!

With over 40 years of live singing experience and three decades of teaching across Australia and internationally, Susan’s passion for performance in musicals, theatre, solo work and live bands is unmatched.

Accompanied by the phenomenal Yacht Rock Revival, this evening will feature a mix of music theatre, rock, and pop classics.

Tickets: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/susan-marsden-vocal-studio-showcase-concert/167928

11/07/2024

Soul Music Lovers, it's time to get your groove on! 🎵

Join GRAND W***O, Australia’s 13-piece soul kings, for a Winter Soul Extravaganza at Brunswick Ballroom on Saturday 20 July.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/grand-wazoo/165586

10/07/2024

Robert Forster is back at the Brunswick Ballroom on November 15 and 16 for a special two-night event! 🎤✨

Join Robert Forster, co-founder of The Go-Betweens, for a unique tour featuring 40 songs across two nights with entirely different setlists. Experience Robert and his favourite songs in an intimate setting with no repeats.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 09/07/2024

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🎶 Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows - Friday 6 December
Joe Camilleri has been at the forefront of the Australian music scene for decades as the leader of Jo Jo Zep & TheFalcons and The Black Sorrows. The Black Sorrows, are one of Australia’s most prolific and enduringly popular bands, renowned for their high-energy live shows, musicianship and infectious, roots-soaked blues/rock. They’ve sold more than two million albums to date and won an ARIA Award for Best Group.

🤠 Country Club Mini Hoedown - Thursday 15 August
Join us for a Country Club Brunswick Mini-Hoedown! One hour line dancing class then stick around for drinks and to try out your new moves at the hoedown. No prior experience required. First-timers welcome.

🎤 Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks - Saturday 21 September
Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all star band The Peaceniks to celebrate over 50 Years of Hits including all the Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock favourites you’d expect along with the latest offering from an almost 6 decade career, tracks from his latest EP on Bloodlines Records She’s Stuck On Facebook All The Time, and everything in between.

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 08/07/2024

This Week at the Ballroom 🪩

✨Fri 12: An Evening with Lucinda Light
✨Sat 13: The Pearly Shells Big Band
✨Sun 14: Eugene Hamilton and the Money
✨Sun 14: Grace Cummings (SOLD OUT)

📸 : First photo by Simon Fazio

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 06/07/2024

Indie-folk artist Riley Pearce is packing his bags and bringing his band around Australia this August to celebrate the release of his Sophomore album ’It’s Your Turn Now’. ✨

Having amassed over 100 million streams globally across an impressive catalogue of reflective and upbeat acoustic-driven folk songs, his new album is a deep exploration into the human experience and the heightened awareness of all that comes with venturing into parenthood.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/riley-pearce/166070

05/07/2024

Second C.W. Stoneking show added due to demand 📣

After selling out his show the night before, the legendary returns to the Brunswick Ballroom for a special matinee show on July 20th.

This show will feature C.W. performing in trio mode, of course performing songs we know and love from the entire catalogue.

Tickets on sale NOW: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/c-w-stoneking/169055

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 05/07/2024

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🌿Kylie Auldist - Saturday 10 August
In her first headline show of the year, Melbourne’s ‘high priestess soul’ Kylie Auldist is bringing her band to the Brunswick Ballroom on August 10th. Having taken time off to release and tour the Bamboos new album ‘This Is How You Do It’, she’s also been locked in the studio recording songs for her forthcoming 6TH solo album. This will be a night of revisiting old songs and introducing new ones.

🎱Ballroom Bingo - Wednesday 7 August
Get ready to yell "BINGO" at BALLROOM BINGO, hosted by the dynamic duo — Conor Gallacher and Lily Fish! Whether you’re a seasoned bingo shark or someone who thinks "B-12" is just a vitamin, come on down and dab your way to potential riches. This isn't your grandma's bingo night — the prizes are hot, the drinks are cold, and the fun is off the charts!

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

04/07/2024

Are you a fan of rebetiko music, the urban folk genre that emerged in Greece in the early 20th century? If so, you won’t want to miss this tribute show dedicated to two of the most influential rebetiko artists of all time: Vasilis Tsitsanis and Sotiria Bellou.

Limited tickets remain to both shows on July 7th!

Matinee: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/sinefiansemni-kiriaki-tsitsanis-and-bellou-legacy-concert-matinee/166320

Evening: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/sinefiansemni-kiriaki-tsitsanis-and-bellou-legacy-concert/164779

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 04/07/2024

What’s on in July 🎶

✨July 13
The Pearly Shells

✨July 14
Eugene Hamilton & the Money

✨July 17
Alexander Flood

✨July 18
Seven Drunken Nights

✨July 20
Grand W***o

✨July 21
Damon Smith & Ezra Lee

✨July 26
Darren Hanlon

✨July 28
Jazz Sabbath

Head to the link in bio for the full list of what’s coming up at the Ballroom!

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 03/07/2024

This Week at the Ballroom 🪩

✨Wed 3: Ballroom Bingo
✨Thu 4: An Evening with Lucinda Light (SOLD OUT)
✨Sat 6: 40 Up On Fire: Burlesque Comeptition
✨Sun 7: Sinefiansemni Kiriaki

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

Photos from Brunswick Ballroom's post 02/07/2024

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✨ Ben Abraham - July 24 & July 25
Ben Abraham returns to Melbourne for a night of stripped acoustic set of new songs, old songs, and songs he’s written for other artists. You can maybe even expect a few surprise guests!

💗 Human Love Quest - July 30
Human Love Quest is a live onstage dating show, presented by friends Xander Allan, Conor Gallacher, The Captain and Dr. Gretta, that brings the golden age of television dating shows into the future! The future being now! Today!

🌐 NOASIS - August 24
NOASIS are back in Victoria for another night of OASIS antics and anthems. This group of blood brothers know a bit about Britpop, Liam and Noel Gallagher, and how that wall of sound goes!

🪕 The James Taylor Show - October 20
Celebrate the timeless music and iconic smooth sounds of James Taylor with Melbourne’s acclaimed singer-songwriter John Flanagan and his dynamic band. Flanagan’s warm baritone vocals have seen him compared to James Taylor over the years and now he brings these legendary songs to life.

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

01/07/2024

July at the Brunswick Ballroom 🪩

Tickets: https://brunswickballroom.com.au/whats-on/

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We are here! Music & Good Times.

With our cosy little Sydney road level bar - The Welcome Swallow at 316 Sydney Rd. We are a live entertainment venue that is giving Brunswick great acts 6 days a week. Comedy, Rock, Brunswick artists market, Punk, Folk, Blues, Alt.Country/Americana, Schlock horror movie nights, Trivia, Record fares, DJ nights, Science debates and lectures - mini festivals to lazy Sunday afternoon kid friendly matinee shows.

Craft beers, local and international spirits. Rums are the focus on the spirits front, yet we still stock a great range of whiskey, bourbon, vodka and gins. Every attempt to be local is made with choice of all products in the bar.

The kitchen is currently closed temporarily.

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