Melbourne Live Music
Melbourne has a long tradition of live music and has witnessed the formation of bands like Crowded House, Hunters and Collectors, and, more recently, Jet and The Living End.
To find out who is playing when and where, you can get Melbourne’s free street papers Beat and Inpress or the weekly lift outs in The Age and Herald-Sun.
Eurotrash is a split level venue in the heart of Melbourne, setting trends in new entertainment.
The upstairs area - Eurotrash Gallery, boasts regular art exhibitions, events, band nights and private parties. Meanwhile, the downstairs Eurotrash Bar features DJ’s and imported drinks from all over Europe.
If you are looking for something uniquely Melbourne, and just a little bit naughty, Eurotrash is definitely for you.
| Where: | 18 Corrs Lane, City |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9654 4111 |
| Website: | Eurotrash Bar |
For more than 60 years, the Prince Bandroom in St Kilda has hosted live music and many international bands. Household names such as Jack Johnson, Scissor Sisters, Pink and Coldplay are just some of the musicians to have performed there.
This trendy hotspot features regular bands and musicians from every genre: pop, rock, hip hop, blues and roots, dance, soul, indie, country, drum n bass, trance, breaks, world music, jazz, reggae, electronic and funk. The Prince Bandroom is located on Fitzroy Street.
| Where: | 29 Fitzroy St (Cnr Acland St), St Kilda |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9536 1168 |
| Website: | Prince Bandroom |
Ahh, the Esplanade Hotel. Most locals will not have a clue what you are referring to when youPreview call it the Esplanade Hotel... Here it is known simply as the Espy.
Anyone who is a fan of the TV show Rockwiz will already feel somewhat familiar with the Espy, as it is the regular host of the show. This St Kilda landmark is famous for promoting fresh young talent. Dave Hughes, Paul Kelly, Jet and Dallas Crane have all performed here.
Hosting an average of 50 performances a week, the Espy has a long tradition of supporting live music.
| Where: | 11 Esplanade Upper, St Kilda |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9534 0211 |
The Cornish Arms boasts live music, comedy and drama in a friendly family atmosphere. Enjoy their great food and local beers on tap. Free Sunday afternoon live music.
The Cornish Arms has a great cosy beer garden, as well as plenty of live music to enjoy.
| Where: | 163A Sydney Road, Brunswick |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9380 8383 |
| Website: | The Cornish Arms |
Located at Docklands, Alumbra is dominated by Middle Eastern artefacts and tribal features as decorations. Friday nights at Alumbra tend to be massive, with everything from house music to 70s disco tunes on the playlist.
Once you set foot inside this building, you will forget you are in suburban Melbourne! It feels more like you have set foot onto a foreign land.
| Where: | Shed 6B South wharf Road, Southbank |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 8606 4466 |
| Website: | Alumbra |
Located in the heart of Southgate, the lively P.J.O'Brien's offers an authentic Irish feel and welcome.
Experience a traditional Irish and contemporary pub menu, and a couple of quiet ones in a cosy snug or get right into the atmosphere with contemporary live music later each evening.
Open 7 days with live entertainment every night, from soloists and duos to live party bands on the weekend.
| Where: | Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9686 5011 |
| Website: | P.J.O'Brien's |
