Before he was an international television success story with the critically-acclaimed Please Like Me and Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, Josh Thomas was a mainstay of the Australian stand-up comedy scene. He promises this new live show will be an hour of dumb, fun, and in no way ‘important stand up.
Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm at the Brunswick Picture House. Tickets from $32 at brunswickpicturehouse.com.
The Record Breakers enjoy playing music from all eras, but especially enjoy putting their own spin on classics from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, and are most at home with close vocal harmonies and percussive rhythms.
Saturday from 7pm at The Northern, Byron Bay. Free show.
Lucid Safari are a Brisbane/Meanjin band weaving indie-rock grit with dreamlike textures, balancing raw energy with melodic depth, leaning into intensity and connection.
Saturday from 7pm at the Billinudgel Hotel. Free show.
The Necks are one of the great cult bands of Australia and the world. Featuring lengthy pieces which slowly unravel in the most mesmerising fashion, frequently underpinned by an insistent deep groove – the deceptive simplicity of their music throws forth new charms on each hearing. Not entirely avant-garde, nor minimalist, nor ambient, nor jazz, it is totally unique in the world today.
Saturday 7pm at the Byron Theatre. Tickets $67/$57conc at byroncentre.com.au.
This week at the Ballina Blues Club you can see Hubcap Stan & The Sidewalk Stompers – Stan and the band play authentic, old-time blues – from the heart, not because it’s the fashion.
Sunday from 2.30pm at the Ballina RSL Boardwalk. Free show.
The Ninth Chapter is a seven-piece band known for their powerful ability to groove – blending elements of funk, blues, and folk, the band crafts dynamic, genre-bending songs that take audiences on a rich and diverse musical journey.
Sunday from 3pm at the Shaws Bay Hotel. Free show.
One of Melbourne’s biggest and most dynamic party bands, The Screamin’ Eagles deliver a high-performance rock show built on power, precision, and pure energy. Inspired by their Harley-Davidson high-performance namesake, this Australian rock powerhouse brings that same attitude to the stage—loud, polished, and relentlessly entertaining.
Sunday from 4.30pm at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. Free show.
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