Live music
Melbourne crowds and venues have a long and celebrated tradition of nurturing live music, making Melbourne the nation's city of rock.
Proud supporters of breakthrough acts like AC/DC, Crowded House, Dirty Three and more recently Jet and Wolfmother, Melbourne's vibrant independent music scene comes alive every night of the week in pubs, clubs, warehouses and basements. Choose a style and check out some of the best local musicians performing across the city.
Details appear in Melbourne's free street papers Beat and Inpress and weekly lift-outs in The Age and Herald Sun.
See a band in Melbourne and see why Victorian crowds and venues have a long and celebrated tradition of nurturing live music.
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See indie and electro, hip hop, rock and everything in between at any number of the city's premier music venues.
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Melbourne is a favourite stop for Australian and international superstars alike. Catch a show and discover Victoria's long and celebrated tradition of live music.
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Need a night of soothing sounds? From big bands to sultry soloists, Melbourne has a great jazz scene as long as you know where to look.
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Melbourne and Victoria dance all summer with music festivals celebrating rock, alternative, techno, folk, jazz and all types of music and performance.
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Visit an independent record store in Melbourne – find second hand bargains, obscure new releases and live in-store performances.
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Take in a show at one of the many venues across Melbourne. Get all the information you need on concert ticket outlets and venue details right here.
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Want to see a band in Melbourne on public transport? Figure out the quickest and easiest way to get to where you want to go.
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