Month: January 2019

Having spent their formative years storming stages in every corner of Australia – alongside bands as varied as Airbourne and The Tea Party – and priming themselves for an international assault, Palace Of The King took their finely-honed live show through Europe in October 2015. Armed with 2 EPs, a full-length vinyl LP and a second full length studio album; this is a band that has earned their stripes and wear them with pride.

Come for the tennis, stay for the music. Alternatively, come for the music and treat yourself to a little world-class tennis in between. Whichever way you see it, the AO Live Stage is the perfect platform to put a slightly different spin on your typical night out. With the city of Melbourne as the backdrop, get your friends and family together to unwind and witness some fabulous live music.

For their 2019 Australian tour, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts chose Melbourne – the rock capital of Australia – and the legendary Corner Hotel for one exclusive headline performance.

The Breeders are best known for their album ‘Last Splash’, recorded in 1993 by Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Jim Macpherson and Josephine Wiggs, and released on 4AD. It was propelled by the instantly recognisable “Cannonball” (with the iconic MTV video directed by Kim Gordon and Spike Jonze) and a year on the road—including a support slot on Nirvana’s In Utero tour. It all culminated in the epic Lollapalooza tour of ’94, when Last Splash went platinum and the Melody Maker opined, “[the Breeders] are probably the most casually brilliant band around.”

Very sad day for us here. He was a talented and great man and also one of the nicest guys I ever got to play with and spend time with both on and off the stage. My heart goes out to Sarah and the boys and those who knew him best. Melbourne music and the world is down a good man today.

In 1978 the Mental As Anything Play At Your Party EP was released. It was the band’s first recording and it was a sound of pure fun: catchy, quirky, and joyful. It captured the essence of a band that since its formation has never swayed from the path and continues to entertain crowds all over Australia and the world.

The RADIATORS have carved a niche in the annals of Australian rock history and shared the stage with all the great Aussie acts such as AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and INXS, with over four thousand shows […]

Bigger Than Jesus – known for their irreverent on-stage antics – launched their new limited edition 12” vinyl LP titled “One For The Road” in the Gershwin Room at The Espy on Saturday, December 15. […]