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SUMMARY:The Blues Tram feat: Out of Abingdon + Skip & The Galactic Fantastic
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sights of Bendigo’s architecturally stunning CBD from on board the sensationally restored vintage Class tram #610\, while being serenaded by two talented acts…\nSaturday 10 OctoberBlues Tram\, feat: Out of Abingdon + Skip & The Galactic FantasticDeparting Central Deborah Goldmine (76 Violet Street) at 2pm\, returning by 4:30pm.Tix: $49.50 from Bendigo Visitor Centre 1800 813 513 or online here: https://www.bendigotourism.com/…/ben…/bendigo-blues-tramFollow The Blues Tram here: https://www.facebook.com/TheBluesTram\nStrictly no BYO. Drinks and snacks available for purchase.\nThe Blues Tram is booked\, promoted and staged by Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc\, a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.\nPlease Note:This is a music appreciation event – a mobile concert. For the enjoyment of all patrons\, any rowdy or loud behavior will not be tolerated. Event management reserves the right to refuse admission or evict patrons if requests to manage behavior are not complied with; in this unlikely event\, tickets of offenders will be forfeited and no refund will be available.
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/the-blues-tram-feat-out-of-abingdon-skip-the-galactic-fantastic/
LOCATION:The Blues Tram\, 76 Violet Street\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gigs,The Blues Tram
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261030T190000
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SUMMARY:Toby Mobbs live at The Old Church on the Hill w/Steph Bitter
DESCRIPTION:Albury singer-songwriter Toby Mobbs will be on the road for another national tour this October to promote his third album ‘Stranger That I Know’. This tour will cover 14\,000km in the car over 28 days and will see Mobbs playing a show in every state and territory. This tour will feature local original support acts for each show\, Matt Cross on keys for select shows\, and end with Toby being backed by 13 members of the Albury Wodonga Symphony Orchestra for his hometown show to close the journey.\nThe third album by Toby Mobbs\, ‘Stranger That I Know’\, holds a familiar sound from what you’ve come to expect from his releases while maintaining many surprises. A diverse genre packed collection in 8 songs without any of them feeling out of place. Mobbs has again brought along with him the finest of musical friends to help shape this release including feature artists Meedie and James Oswald. Co-production by Matt Cross has shaped an album that places high value on melody and harmony. While you won’t hear a full orchestra or operatic tenor this time around\, tracks like ‘Best For Me’ will pull you straight back to 90s rock\, a folk driven sound of ‘Some Time’\, and just enough violins and guitar solos on the closing track ‘Rather Stay’ to remind you that a Toby Mobbs album while familiar\, is no stranger to the unexpected.\nToby Mobbs is a librarian by day and pop-folk singer-songwriter by night. Mobbs has sought to carve a unique music style both live and in the studio by incorporating thick\, dynamic\, and rhythmic guitar\, warm vocals\, and introspective lyrical storytelling. When not in his hometown of Albury NSW\, you will find him traveling around Australia finding new towns and audiences to connect with\, providing insight into the stories behind the music\, and promoting his latest studio releases.\nWhile Toby has been labelled one of the hardest working independent touring musicians in the country\, and having supported the likes of Thirsty Merc\, Josh Pyke\, and Winterbourne\, his studio recordings shine a different light to his stripped back performances on stage. These recordings break far away from the solo artist typecast\, showcasing a unique interpretation of the many musical genres that inspire his writing.\n\nTour Tickets: https://tobymobbs.tix.to/NationalTour2026\n$10 online (+bf) or at the door. Under 18s accompanied by guardian. Show starts 7pm. Support by: Steph Bitter\nListen to ‘Stranger That I Know’ album: https://tobymobbs.lnk.to/StrangerThatIKnow
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/toby-mobbs-live-at-the-old-church-on-the-hill-w-steph-bitter/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Gigs,Old Church On The Hill
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261107T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261107T220000
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SUMMARY:A Moonlight Serenade - Red Sand Big Band\, live at All Seasons Conservatory Bendigo
DESCRIPTION:“A Moonlight Serenade”.\nA fantastic evening of dining\, dancing and jazz.Featuring the amazing Red Sand Big Band and vocalist Steph McCorkelle\, come along to the All Seasons Hotel\, Conservatory in Bendigo for this special night. Dig out your glam outfits as this is a black tie event. We want to make it special.Bring your dancing shoes\, shuffles shoes\, or any shoes really\, they’ll all do well on the dance floor.\nYou’ll enjoy a sumptuous 2 course “Executive” menu selection and 3 hours of jazz and swing to dance the night away. Drinks will be available for purchase at very reasonable bar prices\, and of course we encourage and support the responsible consumption of alcohol.Tickets are available now\, but you’ll have to get in quick. There’s only a limited number of seats for this special event.\nClick the link below for details.\nTickets are $100 per person or $900 if you book a table of 10 which includes dinner and the show. What a great night it will be.\nCome and be amazed by the Red Sand Big Band playing all your favourite tunes\, and probably some that will be your new favourites\, and of course be wowed by the amazing vocal stylings of Bendigo’s very own\, Steph McCorkelle.\nTime to dig out the frocks and bags of fruit and get a baby sitter. This is a night you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/a-moonlight-serenade-red-sand-big-band-live-at-all-seasons-conservatory-bendigo/
LOCATION:All Seasons Conservatory\, 171-183 McIvor Road\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261113T170000
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SUMMARY:Bendigo Blues & Roots Weekend 2026 (mini-fest)
DESCRIPTION:An exciting musical weekend is coming your way on Friday 13 November through Sunday 15 November\, thanks to the volunteer crew from Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival Inc. and 10 of our favorite host venues.Handle Bar\, The Black Swan Hotel\, Bendigo Brewing\, GPO\, The Blues Tram\, Tysons Reef Hotel\, The Rifle Brigade Hotel\, Gold Dust Lounge\, The Balcony (The Hotel Shamrock) and The Courthouse join forces to host more than 40 great local and visiting artists\, sharing their songs for lovers of quality live music.While the scale of the event is bigger than most community or regional music festivals\, from a programming standpoint\, the organisers emphasise it’s still not a return to the full-blown festival fans grew to know and love – the one that ran from 2011 through 2022. (Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival was best known for hosting around 150 acts\, over 4 days in 40-50 venues\, and featured an all-day concert in Rosalind Park.)“We’ve been hearing about how much everyone’s missed having that one massive weekend in November to catch up with friends over some fine tunes in Bendigo’s most welcoming venues” say the BB&RMF crew. “So here’s your chance to enjoy a slightly scaled-back version of the full festival experience\, meandering from one venue to the next – making one musical discovery after another – over three days in November.”The full program of who is playing where is now available for download from the BB&R website: bendigoblues.com – there are only a couple of ticketed shows\, but those experiences are worth the ticket price and more\, given what’s on offer.The rest will be free entry!Who’s playing? The artist line-up includes world traveling troubadours\, local legends\, festival favorites and teenaged artists on the rise.As always\, the genres of music covered by these artists ranges from Blues (of all kinds) to Jazz\, to soul\, to funk\, to folk\, rock’n’roll\, country\, bluegrass\, and everything in between.“We can honestly say there’s something for just about everyone” boasts the festival committee. “You want to hear singer/songwriters pouring their hearts out? We’ve got you. You want sublime folk songs and traditional instruments? We’ve got you. You want hard-rockin’ bands with shredding guitars? We’ve got you. You want soulful voices and musicians that will make you want to dance? you know we’ve got you covered.”The Bendigo Blues & Roots crew’s message to local punters? – Please keep supporting and enjoying grass-roots live music events\, all-year-round\, not just when a big event comes to town. The more you show you’re up for it\, the more events will come your way.We look forward to seeing you out and about on Friday 13\, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November.\nPlease check out the program and plan your weekend here: https://bendigoblues.com/weekend/
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/bendigo-blues-roots-weekend-2026-mini-fest/
LOCATION:Bendigo\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc.":MAILTO:bendigoblues@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Blues Tram feat: Tasha Zappala + Phil & Trudy Edgeley
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sights of Bendigo’s architecturally stunning CBD from on board the sensationally restored vintage Class tram #610\, while being serenaded by two talented acts…\nSaturday 14 November – as part of Bendigo Blues & Roots Weekend 2026Blues Tram\, feat: Tasha Zappala + Phil & Trudy EdgeleyDeparting Central Deborah Goldmine (76 Violet Street) at 2pm\, returning by 4:30pm.Tix: $49.50 from Bendigo Visitor Centre 1800 813 513 or online here: https://www.bendigotourism.com/…/ben…/bendigo-blues-tramFollow The Blues Tram here: https://www.facebook.com/TheBluesTram\nStrictly no BYO. Drinks and snacks available for purchase.\nThe Blues Tram is booked\, promoted and staged by Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc\, a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.\nPlease Note:This is a music appreciation event – a mobile concert. For the enjoyment of all patrons\, any rowdy or loud behavior will not be tolerated. Event management reserves the right to refuse admission or evict patrons if requests to manage behavior are not complied with; in this unlikely event\, tickets of offenders will be forfeited and no refund will be available.
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/the-blues-tram-feat-tasha-zappala-phil-trudy-edgeley/
LOCATION:The Blues Tram
CATEGORIES:Gigs,The Blues Tram
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261122T170000
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SUMMARY:Flora's 'This Feeling is a Memory' album launch at The Old Church on the Hill\, w/Xanthe Thorpe
DESCRIPTION:Flora presents their sophomore album ‘This Feeling is a Memory’. First up on Flora’s inaugural interstate tour is hometown Bendigo. They will be joined by the local Xanthe Thorpe. Flora’s debut and sophomore album will be available to purchase on vinyl.\n\nDoors – 4:30pm\, Xanthe Thorpe – 5pm\, Flora – 6pm\n\nFlora is the evocative musical project of Wurundjeri-based artist Manni Churchill (they/them). Known for their alt-folk and country-gaze magic\, Flora’s music is a steady fixture of the Melbourne/Naarm music scene. Seeping through venue walls Flora encapsulates echoes of home\, unspoken conversations\, and a fierce dedication to the underdog. Backed by an intricate ensemble\, Churchill’s sonic world draws comparisons to the raw vulnerability of Adrianne Lenker and the melancholia of Phoebe Bridgers. While pulling from an eclectic web of influences ranging from the quirky lo-fi folk of Kimya Dawson to the soulful\, textured beats of Nujabes\, Flora’s sound has it’s own unique feeling.\nCentral to Flora’s identity is Churchill’s emotional connection to Djarra country. Growing up in the rolling hills of Harcourt\, the landscape served as a playground of freedom and imagination. Churchill spent their childhood roaming the hills\, building hidden cubbys within granite rocks\, swimming in snake-inhabited dams\, and proudly guiding friends on tours of the local wombat holes and forests. This profound intimacy with the land remains the beating heart of Flora’s songwriting. It infuses the music with a distinct sense of place and nostalgia.\nAs an active participant in Naarm’s vibrant music scene where folk music and community naturally intersect\, Flora has cultivated a dedicated following\, regularly selling out local venues long before releasing their self-titled debut album in 2024. The first record explored early struggles with mental health in raw tracks like ‘Die Young’ and ‘Get Better’\, Flora’s highly anticipated sophomore album\, ‘This Feeling is a Memory’ represents a triumphant\, unfolding evolution of their life journey. The album is a cohesive testament to Churchill’s personal recovery\, speaking directly to healing\, hope\, and the enduring strength of bonds with loved ones.\nAs an independent artist\, Flora begins the songwriting process with an acoustic guitar. While Churchill arranged specific instrumental blueprints for the title track\, the band contributed their own creative liberties to build upon the foundations of the other songs. The band consists of Pia Nesvara (backing vocals)\, Lali Hodgkins (banjo\, backing vocals)\, Finn Endries (viola\, accordian)\, Lachlan White (Drums) and Franz Justice-Delupang (Bass).\nSuccessfully producing their first album with Lara Prokop\, they have collaborated for a second time to produce ‘This Feeling is a Memory’. The duo meticulously produced the album to refine Flora’s unique alt-folk sound.\nFlora’s live performances offer audiences a multi-faceted experience. Performing solo\, Churchill delivers the songs in their purest form\, just a voice\, unconventional chord progressions\, and alternate guitar tunings. Deeply inspired by Melbourne’s old-time scene\, they also perform as a stringband trio gathered around a single condenser microphone. When joined by the full band\, the arrangements bloom into a grand\, spellbinding wall of sound. Banjo\, viola\, accordion\, and acoustic guitar interweave with a rhythmic backbone of bass and drums\, all elevated by rich\, three-part harmonies. With a vast back catalogue of poosongs already earmarked for future stringband reimagining\, Flora continues to evolve\, proving that home isn’t just a place in the hills\, but a feeling carried forward.\n@flora_andtheband\nBendigo native singer-songwriter Xanthe Thorpe has been surrounded by live music since her birth. Growing up in a musical family\, she began performing locally at around 14\, developing her voice through bands playing everything from jazz and funk to rock and beyond. In 2026\, Xanthe shifted focus to become a solo acoustic performer\, bringing that broad musical background to a mix of acoustic covers and original songs. With a love for exploring different genres and a passion for sharing music\, she brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the solo stage.\nThe Old Church on the Hill is on Djaara Country – the land of the Dja Dja Wurrung people and is located on the corner of Harkness and Russell Streets\, Quarry Hill\, Bendigo.\nThe Singer/Songwriter Showcase events\, staged at the Old Church by the Bendigo Blues & Roots crew on a semi-regular basis\, are an opportunity to enjoy a House Concert vibe in a public venue. The door charge is kept as low as possible to ensure accessibility to all. Under 12s free and\, although drinks are available for sale\, the focus is on THE MUSIC.Proceeds from drink sales go to supporting the Old Church crew and their many worthy initiatives.We look forward to your company for an intimate concert experience like you’ve likely never experienced before.
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/floras-this-feeling-is-a-memory-album-launch-at-the-old-church-on-the-hill-w-xanthe-thorpe/
LOCATION:The Old Church on the Hill
CATEGORIES:Gigs,Old Church On The Hill
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc.":MAILTO:bendigoblues@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261212T163000
DTSTAMP:20261026T015724Z
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SUMMARY:The Blues Tram feat: Rhyley McGrath + Piano Wizard Andrew Farrell
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sights of Bendigo’s architecturally stunning CBD from on board the sensationally restored vintage Class tram #610\, while being serenaded by two talented acts…\nSaturday 12 DecemberBlues Tram\, feat: Rhyley McGrath + Piano Wizard Andrew FarrellDeparting Central Deborah Goldmine (76 Violet Street) at 2pm\, returning by 4:30pm.Tix: $49.50 from Bendigo Visitor Centre 1800 813 513 or online here: https://www.bendigotourism.com/…/ben…/bendigo-blues-tramFollow The Blues Tram here: https://www.facebook.com/TheBluesTram\nStrictly no BYO. Drinks and snacks available for purchase.\nThe Blues Tram is booked\, promoted and staged by Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc\, a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.\nPlease Note:This is a music appreciation event – a mobile concert. For the enjoyment of all patrons\, any rowdy or loud behavior will not be tolerated. Event management reserves the right to refuse admission or evict patrons if requests to manage behavior are not complied with; in this unlikely event\, tickets of offenders will be forfeited and no refund will be available.
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/the-blues-tram-feat-rhyley-mcgrath-piano-wizard-andrew-farrell/
LOCATION:The Blues Tram
CATEGORIES:Gigs,The Blues Tram
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Inc.":MAILTO:bendigoblues@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261219T203000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261219T223000
DTSTAMP:20261026T020327Z
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UID:33425-1797712200-1797719400@bendigoblues.com
SUMMARY:Bill Barber Trio\, live at Handle Bar\, Bendigo
DESCRIPTION:Bill Barber smashes out two monster sets with powerhouses Jaspar Austin-Gray on bass and Colin Thompson on drums.Originals\, Blues favorites and improvised jams.Free entry\, no bookings.71 Mitchell Street Bendigo
URL:https://bendigoblues.com/event/bill-barber-trio-live-at-handle-bar-bendigo/
LOCATION:Handle Bar\, Rear of 73 Mitchell Street\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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