Back to the BC: All of the gigs begging for a visit to the bandroom at Barwon Club Hotel this month

Seven sets you want want to miss this month.

Barwon Club Hotel hits the nail on the head this month with their live music programming. They have it all – local launches, regional tours, cross-regional collaborations, Australian debuts, and a GRAMMY Award nominated artist. You read that right! Whether you’re after a night supporting the local music scene or wanting to witness big names bring their bucket of belters, there’s a gig lined up!

Explore the full April gig guide for the Barwon Club Hotel here.

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W.O.M.B.A.T

When: Saturday 11 April

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Bad Batch Zine lights up the BC Bandroom Saturday 11 April with a night of blistering Aussie rock. Melbourne’s W.O.M.B.A.T bring chaotic, high-energy punk swagger, Geelong’s G-String Nicotine pump out distorted, tongue-in-cheek rock, and Kitty Mustang fuse indie, jazz-fusion, and groove-driven riffs. Expect loud guitars, infectious hooks, and a ripper celebration of live music and local talent.

 

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Newtown Faulkner

When: Friday 17 April

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When: Saturday 18 April

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Old-school heavy rock storms the Barwon Club Hotel Saturday 18 April, 2026, with a powerhouse lineup featuring Surf Coast’s 74 KINGS, Melbourne’s hard-hitting Kings Vengeance, and special guests The Kind Regards. Expect soaring guitars, massive riffs, and a night of brash, soulful rock in the BC Bandroom, celebrating classic pub rock energy with a modern Victorian twist.

The Wet Whistles

When: Sunday 19 April

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The Wet Whistles return to the road for their own headline shows, landing at the Barwon Club Hotel on Sunday 19 April with special guest Michael Honan. Fresh from touring with Shane Smith & The Saints, the band deliver a night of high-energy Aussie country, blending new material with crowd favourites like Sex, Drugs & Country Music and Guilty of a Good Time.

 

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Black Foxxes

When: Thursday 23 April

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Black Foxxes make their Australian debut this April/May, stopping at the Barwon Club Hotel in Geelong on Thursday 23 April, 2026. Known for raw honesty and unfiltered expression, the Exeter band deliver career-spanning sets from I’m Not Well, Reiði, Black Foxxes, and The Haar, blending intimate, ragged performances with sprawling, transcendent jams for a truly unique live experience.

Riffs & Reckoning

When: Friday 24 April

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Jesse Valach

When: Saturday 25 April

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