Gigs to get you going this month

Pubs, clubs, venues and theatres are serving up a sizzling selection of live music acts this month.

Let’s be real, it’s tough going to gigs over winter. You have to rug up to beat the freeze upon entry but then you work up a sweat in the crowd. To top it off, you are hit with a bone chilling breeze as you exit the doors of the live music venue, adding a little sting to a great night out.

Come spring, there is no excuse not to get around live music across Victoria. From local acts to touring heavyweights, the state is alive with live music activations.

Here are seven gigs to add to your calendar this month.

Keep connected to your live music scene here.

John Butler

Prism Tour

When: Saturday 13 September

Where: Civic Hall, Ballarat

Supports: Emma Donovan

 

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John Butler returns to Ballarat for an intimate show at the Civic Hall, and will be introducing his brand new album and return to his full sound, PRISM, in the live setting. He will be accompanied by his 3-piece band, featuring Michael Barker, his original touring drummer; percussionist Michael Boase; and Ian Peres on keys and bass, with support by special guest ARIA Award-winning Emma Donovan.

Dangerous Curves

When: Saturday 13 September

Where: Medusa Bar, Geelong

Supports: The Reasons Why and Midnight Alibi

 

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Heading down the Princes Freeway, Melbourne rockers Dangerous Curves are ready to tackle the Rock O’Cashel Lane live music venue. Formed in 2015, Dangerous Curves take cues from hair metal legends Bon Jovi and Van Halen, aiming to revive the late 80’s LA music scene with a modern twist. This tour sees them team up with The Reasons Why and Midnight Alibi.

Earthless

Australian Tour

When: Sunday 14 September

Where: Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong

Supports: Brown Spirits & Seedy Jezus

 

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Known for their mind-expanding compositions and electrifying live performances, Earthless has built a cult following across the globe and now their returning down under. Formed in 2001 in San Diego, Earthless has risen to the top of the hard rock/heavy psych scene with groundbreaking tracks as ‘Sonic Prayer’, ‘Violence Of The Red Sea, ‘and ‘Cherry Red’ ready to be unleashed live.

Lachie Gill

Give Me A Little Tour

When: Thursday 18 September

Where: Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo

 

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After an 18-month-hiatus, The Voice winner Lachie Gill returns to the scene with brand new raw and heartfelt music on his regional Give Me A Little Tour. Catch Gill perform his hits and share his new work, and the stories behind it, after a tumultuous year rediscovering his artistry post TV show.

Jumbuck

When: Friday 19 September

Where: Shedshaker Taproom, 9 Walker St Castlemaine

Supports: Pat Devlin

 

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A collection of songs, musings and tongue-in-cheek observations. Jumbuck is the solo project of Nathaniel Peacock, one half of Melbourne duo Norwood, with folk and country sensibilities at the forefront of the music. No Lights is the first release from Jumbuck, and is being celebrated with a tour through Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT. 

merci, mercy

Hold On You Tour

When: Saturday 20 September

Where: Volta, Ballarat

 

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Alt-pop singer-songwriter merci, mercy unveils her luminous new single ‘Hold On You’, lifted from her recent debut album Don’t Take It To Heart, which dropped Friday 29 August 2025. Alongside the release, merci, mercy shares a run of headline tour dates for fans in VIC, NSW and WA.

The Smith Street Band

Star Child East Coast Tour

When: Thursday 25 September

Where: Torquay Hotel, Torquay

Supports: To be announced

 

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The Smith Street Band are back today with ‘Star Child’ – the second single from their upcoming seventh album. This will be the third studio album recorded at the bands off the grid recording studio in regional Victoria, following on from Life After Football and the #1 ARIA charting album Don’t Waste Your Anger. They will be stopping into eight regional Victorian cities on the mammoth Star Child run.

Discover more live music around Victoria here.