US alternative metal artist Alex Sandra brings her Australia Tour 2026 to Geelong for a night of heavy riffs, soaring vocals and high-energy performance at The Barwon Club. Known for blending modern metal with cinematic soundscapes and emotionally charged songwriting, she has built a global following through relentless touring and viral momentum. Joining the lineup are Deathbeds, with orchestral-infused metalcore and electronic textures, and Atriox, delivering crushing, boundary-pushing metalcore built for maximum impact.
When: SAT 4TH JULY
El Bebe headline a massive night at Barwon Club Hotel with special guests Mazzon and Caught In The Crossfire, delivering a powerful showcase of Australian hard rock and metal. Expect huge riffs, soaring vocals and explosive live energy across three standout acts. El Bebe bring modern hard rock power and hooks, Mazzon deliver melodic classic-tinged rock, while Caught In The Crossfire unleash aggressive, modern metal intensity built for the stage.
When: WED 8TH JULY
When: FRI 10TH JULY
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A massive night of mayhem hits Barwon Club Hotel with a stacked local lineup featuring Le Bongè, G-String Nicotine, The Rorts, plus DJs Shame-Bro & Chunky Love. Expect punk rock chaos, riot-grrrl energy and high-voltage indie rock across a sweat-soaked, no-frills bill. Le Bongè bring raw, beer-fuelled punk, G-String Nicotine deliver fierce, chaotic punk fire, and The Rorts unleash melodic surf-coast rock, while DJs keep the late-night energy spinning into chaos.
When: FRI 17TH JULY
3220 Sessions returns to the Barwon Club Hotel, showcasing Geelong’s thriving original music scene with Plastic Cheeses, The Styes and The Shore. Expect a night of indie, alternative and rock from three emerging acts shaping the region’s grassroots sound. Plastic Cheeses deliver lethargic yet cathartic indie rock with catchy songwriting, The Styes bring raw garage and post-punk energy from across the bay, while The Shore offer dreamy alt-surf rock driven by melodic guitars and beachy rhythms.
When: THU 23RD JULY
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