**'BANDS @ THE BENDIGO' - SATURDAY 31ST
Heavy Psychedelic Fuzz Rock / 70s fuzz rock / 60s psychedelia / Classic Rock / Grunge / Rock
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ANCIENT MAN,
MY LEFT BOOT,
SONS OF THE IONIAN SEA.
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| SATURDAY 31ST |
"... a lot of power and strength. I hope they will find the right partner to help them making ANCIENT MAN big! Watch out!" - Daredevil Records, Germany
"... was absolutely blown away by how tight and proficient they were. Their style was very stoner rock, Queens of the Stone Age fans eat your heart out! One of the guitarists kept making lots of jokes about how Anton (bass player) likes it up the arse. I got the feeling that he had never made it past the genitalia jokes of his childhood." - thedwarf.com.au
My Left Boot combine elements of 70s fuzz rock, 60s psychedelia and grunge era heavyness with high energy and pinch of salt to form a band that is both exciting and high in blood pressure.
The group began early in 2005, initially with an aim to make postcards and wrapping paper, but it quickly developed into a music project when the home craft industry suddenly crashed.
In late 2005 The Boot released "Season of the Time", a 5 track EP which gave hints of their developing sound. The video for the track "Writers Block" was well received through both national television and the internet, and was featured in a number of short film competitions.
SotiS .... Ten thousand thundering typhoons on a taste bud, divided by four, add a clapdance frenzy and you have the basic ingredients of a brotherhood most discreet, a band cleanly dormant amongst the thorns of yore. We have a long player vinyl sided bastard of noteworthy mention upon us people, please remain alert for the sign of launch as invariably it must come to pass. That we launch. The album as it were. A New Deadly Intravenous, out soon.... |
| $8 | 8:30PM |
www.myspace.com/ancientman
www.myspace.com/myleftboot
www.myspace.com/sonsoftheioniansea
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'BANDS @ THE BENDIGO' - FRIDAY 30TH
Punk / Rock / Garage / Alternative
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THE GREATEST OF THESE (QLD),
SILVEIRA (QLD),
IKARII,
THE HUMAN ELECTRIC,
ELVIS SCANDAL.
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| FRIDAY 30TH |
When friends Cameron Grant, Mat Thomas and Byron Gear teamed up with Dan Lechmere to complete Brisbane based "Silveira", a new sound dripping with world domination was birthed. Rising from the depths of hardcore riffs and double-kicks, while keeping a fresh, melodic and lyrical genre usually kept aside for the "big guns"; Silveira have created a musical drop of pop-rock coated honey for the ears.
An EP is underway for the hardworking guys, and should be due for release later in 2010.
IKARII - Fancy Names For Messed Up People...
Guilty pleasure rock blended pop; Ikarii are delivering their driving live show across Oz in 2010 in support of the anticipated new E.P, 'Fancy Names For Messed Up People.'
The four Peninsula boys, self-confessed lovers of mild weather and savoury food, have achieved much in their three short years, playing alongside the likes of Trial Kennedy, The Getaway Plan, Grinspoon, Evermore, The Galvatrons, The Beautiful Girls and Gyroscope.
Their first debut EP (Crash Burn Hold Tight, released March 2008) led the way for a national tour with friends Brittle last year and helped lay down the groundwork and further build the 'karii' fan base.
'Fancy Names For Messed Up People' delves into a snap shot of the contrasting and unique personalities that make up our existence.
The Human Electric are a four piece rock outfit from Geelong Victoria. After alot of trial and tribulations with other band and music endeavours these guys came together to perfect the sound each of them had been working for. The name The Human Electric derives from basic human potential and these guys are giving everything they have to make the best music they know how.
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| $8 | 8:30PM |
www.myspace.com/greatestofthesemusic
www.myspace.com/silveiraband
www.myspace.com/ikariirock
www.myspace.com/thehumanelectric
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'EQUAL LOVE FUNDRAISER' - THURSDAY 29TH
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'SUNDAY 25TH'
fuse, confuse and abuse folk / funk / blues / jazz / pop
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MONDAY PROJECT
+ SPECIAL GUESTS.
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| SUNDAY 25TH |
This Sunday at the Bendigo Hotel see newcomers on the scene, The Monday Project. Three female local songwriters fuse, confuse and abuse folk, funk, blues, jazz & pop with textured tunes & dirges in the key of red, combining humour and sombre tales, a wee hint of operatic vocalisation & a whole lotta soul!
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| FREE ENTRY | 3PM |
www.facebook.com/themondayproject?ref=ts
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'BANDS @ THE BENDIGO' - SATURDAY 24TH
Punk / Rock / Garage / Alternative
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CHEAP THRILLS,
THE TEARAWAYS,
LIQUOR SNATCH.
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| SATURDAY 24TH |
Queensland punks CHEAP THRILLS hit Melbourne on their first ever tour. Be sure to catch them live at the Bendigo Hotel this Saturday night. Joining them on the bill are Melbourne City Hell Dykes LIQUOR SNATCH, Geelong lads THE HALF PINTS and new comers THE TEARAWAYS. A great bill of filthy, trash pile punk rock. Get your hands dirty and get on down to the bendigo hotel – where it aint shit no more. 125 Johnston St. Collingwood. Doors at 8PM. $8 See ya in the pit!
The Tearaways... Brad Matthews: Vocals & Bass
Matt Tong: Guitar & Vocals
Bartek Slaby: Drums.
LIQUOR SNATCH - PUTTIN' PUSSY BACK INTO PUNK!!
FLEA : bass slut, JADE : screams, LINDSAY: drums, STRIPPER SPICE: guitar
Sounds Like YR MUM givin' birth!
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| $8 | 8:30PM |
www.myspace.com/tearawaysmusic
www.myspace.com/liquorsnatch69
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'RUMBLE' ~ FRIDAY 23RD
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Adrian Whyte,
The Atomic Hi Tones,
Wild Turkey,
and The Flyin Saucers...
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| FRIDAY 23RD |
Rumble - The Bi-Monthly bada bing bada boom at the Bendigo Hotel went off earlier in the month with Midnight Woolf and The Greasy Hawaiians leading a solid spread of high quality entertainment. This Friday is no exception with a great line up of rockabilly spanning several decades of stagemanship. The Vaudevillians and Manic Pistoleros gun slinger, Andrian Whyte will bring his solo set to the stage. Wild Turkey return to Australia after some shows in the US – with a swag full of experience and tales of the road under their arms. The Atomic Hi Tones squeeze Rumble into their busy run of regional shows across the country with the unmistakable warmth of Gretsch guitars. It won’t stop there folks – The Flyin Saucers headline the evening with their only show in some time.
Bendigo Hotel, where it aint shit no more!
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| $10 | 8:30PM |
www.myspace.com/atomichitones
www.myspace.com/theflyinsaucers
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||NMIT INDIE NIGHT ~ THURSDAY 22ND||
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EL MOTH AND THE TURBO RADS, MATHEW HALL feat SEBBAY & DON CORLEONE, THE SOUL SUPREMACY front by RUBY KIROV...
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| THURSDAY 22ND |
FoxyFive present the first in a monthly series of live music events of talented and inspirational Melbourne artists for your listening pleasure. Planning to change the groove each month, the Five are kicking off the party with a mix of soul, funk, and reggae, with a couple of MCs thrown in. The Soul Supremacy will open with some modern, bluesy soul, fronted by Ruby Kirov - whose voice will melt the iciest of hearts. Super-chilled soulster Matt Hall is bringing 2 MCs with him, while headliners El Moth & The Turbo Rads, an infectiously danceable 6-piece, will bring their roots, reggae and funk jams to the mix. $5 before 9, $8 after, wander in, play some pool, enjoy the drink specials and warm your winter with some soul and funk. If you like a little hip hop amongst your soul, all the better. Thursday July 22, Bendigo Hotel, Johnson Street Collingwood.
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| 8PM | $5 BEFORE 9PM | $8 AFTER |
www.myspace.com/theupstandingmembers
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'SUNDAY 18TH' - HARDEN THE FUNK UP!
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THE UPSTANDING MEMBERS
+ SPECIAL GUESTS.
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| SUNDAY 18TH |
"And the Lord Said'th unto Abraham
Let thy mountain be a reflection of the funk
Upstanding and ready to be mounted by the mightest."
Sunday 18th July, the Bendigo Hotel will play host to a fat, funky, strung-out and horny funk event featuring The Upstanding Members plus special guest performances from Dave Stergo and Hilda.
Dress up funk styles, prizes for dancing and costumes!
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| $5 | Doors 3PM |
www.myspace.com/theupstandingmembers
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-- 'BANDS @ THE BENDIGO' - SATURDAY 17TH
Rap / Happy Hardcore / Techno / Trip Hop / Healing & EasyListening / Jungle
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KEITH! PARTY,
BASTARDS OF RHYTHM,
FIEVEL.
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| SATURDAY 17TH |
'Two turntables, seven microphones'
Get ready for a roof raisin' and rump shakin' night on Saturday at
the Bendigo Hotel. Keith!Party's: 7MCs and 1DJ, bring their happy
hardcore hip hop show leaving a trail of balloons, confetti and party
vibes! Proudly supporting them are the dynamic duo Bastards of Rhythm who are known to be the hardest and funkiest instrumental groovers
around and Fievel, showcasing their triphop, shoegaze sampling
styles. This is bound to be the best party night around, so get down
to the Bendigo Hotel on Saturday.
About BASTARDS OF RHYTHM: Simon "Funk Pumpkin" Lawrie joins forces with Marto "Jam Fancy" O'Donnell to create some of the hardest and funkest instrumental groovers this side of Jupiter. Si (Hercules in NY/The Cuckoos/Grizzly Jim Lawrie) and Marto (Hercules in NY) seek to create medication for the soul n hips administered aurally. Enjoy.
Fievel is a Melbourne based band making experimental kinda pop tunes. A new set of songs is out soon, will have a hip hop / sampled shoegaze feel to them.
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| $8 | 8:30PM |
www.myspace.com/keithparty
www.myspace.com/thebastardsofrhythm
www.myspace.com/fieveltheband
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'BANDS @ THE BENDIGO' - FRIDAY 16TH
Hardcore Rock 'n' Roll / Rock / Metal / Alternative / Punk / Rock
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SPEED DEMONS + GUT + THE JACKS + DREAD
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| FRIDAY 16TH |
Rock and Roll aint noise pollution – show your colours rock folk and get out to the all new Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood on Friday the 16th of July to check out this high octane rock n roll bill. The Speed Demons, GUT, The Jacks and Dread all on the one bill. This night promises to go to Eleven and put a fire in your compound. The Speed Demons headline the bill after playing some great shows around town of late - fronted by Tattoo artist Smeer - We reckon this is Melbourne’s Motorhead! GUT come up from St Kilda to ply their trade - a filthy rotten rock n roll experience from these seasoned performers. The Jacks pull up the middle slot after an impressive Cherry Bar show - the vibe is building for this band. Dread open the night so get in early - you’ll be rewarded. Drink specials on all night - Doors @ 8PM - get in early get a free drink! 125 Johnston St. Collingwood - And Remember - the Bendigo aint shit no more! $10 Entry.
A tattoo of Mr Potato Head is all the inspiration needed for tattoo artist and Speed Demon King - Smeer to go into a song writing frenzy. Not many songwriters draw their inspiration from artwork they create. And even fewer get inspired by drawings they ink into people's skin. Throughout his life, Demons lead singer Smeer says that he's always loved tinkering with instruments. No doubt its this love that got him started into a life of tattooing and song writing which has lasted for 15 years.
The boys shared love of their hot rod cars is the reason behind the name - Speed Demons. Their music is self-described as smeerpop - hardcore rock 'n' roll with sounds similar to their influences Motorhead and Rose Tattoo. The Speed Demons have a reputation for putting on huge shows with Smeer preferring to to jump around on stage with guitar and mic in hand, feeding off the energy of the crowd. Fasten your seatbelts, drop the clutch and floor the accelerator to the next Speed Demons gig for a night of metal-head madness.
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| $8 | 8:30PM |
www.myspace.com/speeddemonsband
www.myspace.com/dreadoz
www.myspace.com/thejacks3121
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~THURSDAY 15TH - BANDIT~
INDIE BAND NIGHT
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*** BITCHSLAP ***
*** VALENTIINE ***
*** SNAKADAKTAL ***
*** SAMANTHA WASS ***
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| THURSDAY 15TH |
Sneaking onto Melbourne's indie rock scene is BANDIT, a brand new night at the Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood. Each month BANDIT will capture new up-and-coming female-infused bands to create one fabulous night.
Make sure to get in early because the first 25 people through the door receive our signature BANDIT BOOTLEG MIX CD, with tracks by all our featured bands plus other indie rock favs.
To have your say on what will be on BANDIT's MIX CD, visit our facebook page at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104714812912706&ref=mf
A little bit of mystery, and a whole lot of sweet new music from Melbourne's underground … BANDIT. See you there.
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| $6 Entry plus free BANDIT MIX CD to first 25 through the door
Drink Specials All Night!!!! |
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104714812912706&ref=mf
powerful girlful grunge punk
www.myspace.com/bitchslapband
three chicks: hot garage rock n roll
www.myspace.com/valentiinemusic
tropical indie pop flavours that taste oh-so-sweet!
www.myspace.com/snakadaktal
(from Institut Polaire / Jack on Fire) sweet indie pop melodies
www.myspace.com/strawbags
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SUNDAY GIRLS - SUNDAY 11TH
folkfunk music
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LAZY RAINE,
KERRYN FIELDS.
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| SUNDAY 11TH |
Singer / songwriters Lazy Raine and Kerryn Fields join forces for a laid back acoustic afternoon at the Bendigo Hotel. Settle in by the fire with two of Melbourne's up and coming female acts, playing a collection of folk / blues infused originals. Music starts at 3pm, free entry...
Kerryn Fields describes herself as a folkfunk artist with a rich and dusky voice, clever lyrics, and an infatuation with making people laugh. Armed with a guitar and a few harmonicas, and the recent addition of a very chirpy bass player, Kerryn's sound is a influenced by the likes and sounds of KT Tunstall, Fiona Apple, with a Jack Johnson style undertow, weaved together with uncompromising honesty, and a voice igniting with passion and strength. Kerryn Fields jumped ship from New Zealand, and introduced herself to Melbourne in 2009 singing for a spot in the top 10 unsigned artists at The Espy. A little Live EP soon followed, and the invitations to play with some fantastic musicians in venues around Melbourne has seen Kerryn steadily growing her audience with her edgy folkfunk music, outstanding stage presence, and witty conversation. |
| FREE ENTRY | 3PM |
www.myspace.com/claireraineperrin
www.myspace.com/kerrynfields
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'RUMBLE' - SATURDAY 10TH
Rockabilly / Rock / Garage / Surf / Country
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MIDNIGHT WOOLF,
YARDAPES,
THE RECHORDS,
+ SPECIAL GUESTS
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| SATURDAY 10TH |
Straight outta the swamplands - Midnight Woolf bring the ruckus to Collingwood on Sat July 10th - spearheading another edition of the successful RUMBLE evening at the all new Bendigo Hotel (It aint shit no more folks!). If you haven’t seen these guys live then you better not miss this show - Let the Garage, the surf and the country furnish your entertainment. Bringing the noise in the support department are The Yardapes - who continue to impress punters with their swirling Surf Trashabilly styling’s and The ReChords who come off a Cherry Rock appearance that delighted punters and The Cherry staff who described them as ‘…one of the best rockabilly bands around’. A special guest will open the evening so make sure you get down early - there’s a free drink on entry for those in the door before 9PM and between 9PM and 10PM there will be $10 Jugs of Carlton Draught - You just can’t loose at the new look Bendigo Hotel - 125 Johnston St. Collingwood. Doors @ 8PM - $10 Entry.
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| $10 | 8:30PM |
www.myspace.com/midnightwoolf
www.myspace.com/theyardapes
www.myspace.com/therechordsmusic
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'GROUSE QUEER PARTY'
FRIDAY JULY 9TH
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1am: SAMAR KAUSS (SYD/BRAZIL), 11pm: ANN OMINOUS, 9pm: JACK MANNIX (SYD)
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| FRIDAY 9TH |
(GROUSE) <QUEER PARTY> is back for another monthly installment of guaranteed hangover-inducing, wild party action, FRIDAY 9 JULY at THE BENDIGO HOTEL, and we’ve called on a few out-of-town hotties to heat us up outta the thick of winter.
Purely by coincidence we've got a fairly Sydneycentric line-up this month featuring DJ SAMAR KAUSS (Syd/Brazil), JACK MANNIX from CIRCLE PIT/KIOSK (Sydney), and from Sydney originally, but thankfully now a Melbournite, our resident DJ ANN OMINOUS (Romy/Macromantics).
And to add a little more sizzle on the grouse-party griddle, we're busting a whole wad of LIL' KIM at MIDNIGHT to celebrate her tour to the dirty south downunder.
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www.facebook.com/
www.myspace.com/grouseparty
http://grouseparty.tumblr.com/
Read the full story here!
grouse party pic's - from June are up!
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Amy Wright (solo) - SUNDAY JULY 4TH
electroflash /
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WHITE AMSTERDAM, TINKA, SHINY SHINY (NSW).
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| SUNDAY 4TH |
Northern NSW electroflash trio, Shiny Shiny head to Melbourne this winter on the "Flannies are Forever" Tour.
Shiny Shiny has been working hard developing a show for their “Flannies are Forever” tour in collaboration with Brisbane's Polytoxic/Briefs boys. Shiny Shiny combines live electro beats, choreographed dance moves and ear licking harmonies to seduce audiences into toe tapping and clapping right along. Chaotic mid song costume changes give even PINK a run for her money. As always, red cordial will be made available for the elastics competition.
The "Flannies are Forever" Tour kicks off at The Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood on Sunday July 4 at 3pm, and sees Shiny Shiny joined by White Amsterdam and Tinka.
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| 3PM | FREE ENTRY |
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104335292952174&ref=ts
www.myspace.com/shinyshinyflash
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'X-MAS IN JULY' - SATURDAY JULY 3RD
MEDIA PARTNERS: JOY 94.9fm
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SPECIAL GUEST DJ LIZ,
MICHELLE PARSONS,
& LOUISE
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| SATURDAY 3RD |
WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJ LIZ (fruit & nut show on JOY)
SPECIAL GUESTS MICHELLE PARSONS & LOUISE - singing songs from Broadway
MEALS AVAILABLE & DRINKS AT BAR PRICES ~ PRICE: $10
CONTACT: Donna 0409 155 991 ~ Part proceeds to Lesbian Open House.
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| $10 ENTRY 7:30PM |
xmas-in-july.pdf (322KB PDF)
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'SCARLETT QUEER GIRLS NIGHT' - FRIDAY JULY 2ND
Detroit Techno / High-tech funk / Ghettotech / hiphop / hip-house / Breakbeats / Minimal Techno / Deep House / Reggae / Dancehall / Dubstep / afrobeat / latin / calypso / soul / jazz
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FEATURING DJs: M.A.F.I.A. | LEZBELLAH | CHAIRMAN MEOW
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| FRIDAY JULY 2ND |
Scarlett Queer Girls Night @ the Bendigo Hotel
Friday 2nd July is set to be a killer at SCARLETT!!! Murder on the dancefloor styles! Serving up the trashy goods we have the infamous M.A.F.I.A.! Followed by LEZBELLAH and CHAIRMAN MEOW.
9pm - 11pm {M.A.F.I.A.}
Perhaps Melbourne's hardest working female Hip Hop DJ, she has supported Dizzee Rascal, Snoop Dogg, Vanilla Ice, Spank Rock, Kid Cudi, A-Trak, CSS, Girl Talk, Chromeo, Felix Da Housecat, South Rakkas Crew, N.E.R.D, Grandmaster Flash, Tittsworth and a host of others. A regular on the festival circuit and a self-promotional machine, M.A.F.I.A. prides herself on playing to diverse crowds poppin' out hip hop/rnb/booty bass/bmore/cock rock/pop and everything in between. If you want to sweat til ya drop, then M.A.F.I.A. is the DJ for you!
11pm - 1am {LEZBELLAH}
The ringleader behind the infamous gay party CLOSET, Lezbellah knows what the ladies like...! Turning tricks on every corner from dirty electro, nu disco, a bit of old house to some 80s/90s. Think A-Trak to Aeroplane right through to Prince and Salt N Pepa. BANG!
1am - 3am {CHAIRMAN MEOW}
Renowned for her crazy musical mixed bags the foxy CHAIRMAN MEOW likes to keep ya guessing with 60's, 80's, garage and new wave sounds.
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| $5 ENTRY | 9PM |
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128914563797884&ref=ts
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'3SSR ON SHUFFLE' - THURSDAY JULY 1ST
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