PAPRIKA

Fri 11th Oct 8:30pm

Special guests THE MODS

PAPRIKA, a group comprised of young lost souls, interrogates what it means to be overcome by feelings of love and uncertainty. The group came together in mid-2021 in the northern suburbs of Naarm, and they quickly found their shared passion for the nostalgic rhythms of city pop, funk, and melancholic hints of soul. As the city pop revival continues to simmer within the cultural zeitgeist, it is only a matter of time before a band like PAPRIKA explores the genre to its fullest potential. Blending undeniable personality with contemporary sensibilities, Paprika invites listeners to travel back to times of unexpected beginnings.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CVSEC

GENTLE BEN & HIS SHIMMERING HANDS

Sat 21st Sept 8:30pm

Like the one-night stand you hoped to never see again, Gentle Ben & His Shimmering Hands are back to ruin your life, break your heart and make your loins quiver.

After leaving France in a smouldering, postcoital ruin, Gentle Ben turn their sights to the east coast of Australia to unleash their new album, ‘Brut’.

Thirteen years after Magnetic Island , Gentle Ben returns to business with an album that joins the very select club of absolute masterpieces ... The melody, the orchestration, the voice… It’s breath-taking ... haunted and elegant at the same time … lyrically packing a punch the record is littered with Regret, Bitterness, Tragedy, Redemption.

 TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CUZJL

DRAG BINGO

Thurs 19th Sept 7:30pm

Get Ready for a Fabulous Night at Major Tom's

Join us on Thursday, the 19th of September, for a night of glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of fun as the sensational Gabriella Labucci, finalist from RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 3, takes the stage for an unforgettable Drag Bingo event!

Date: Thursday, 19th September
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Show Starts: 7:30 PM

It's basically the weekend so come down have a few drinks, and enjoy a delicious burger while you soak in the electrifying performances. Plus, get ready for exciting rounds of bingo and fabulous prizes up for grabs!

Tickets: $25 - Be quick, as capacity is strictly limited!

Grab your friends, secure your tickets, and get ready for a night of high-energy entertainment. See you there!

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1277932

Daffodil Parade Afterparty with THE CHA CHA CHAS

Sun 15th Sept 2pm

Join us after the Kyneton Daffodil Festival parade with party starters Thee Cha Cha Chas, one-woman, one-man garage punk band from Melbourne, Australia

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CUKPF

Amarillo

Sat 7th Sept 8:30pm

AMARILLO the alt-folk project of Jac Tonks (Fountain Lakes) and Nick O’Mara (Raised By Eagles) announce their forthcoming album GOLDEN MOUNTAIN and unveil singles HEATWAVE a harmony rich alt-country ballad, and BREATHE a Led Zep-esk folk waltz. 

Amarillo, the project of duo Jac Tonks (Fountain Lakes) and Nick O’Mara (Raised by Eagles) deliver intricate alt-folk that blends lyrical craft and deft musicianship, with melancholy and wonder. With an eclectic mix of influences, the musical world of Amarillo and band spans delicate folk, Americana, and melodic country harmonies in full flight. Amarillo has carved out a niche in the Melbourne music scene, captivating audiences with an impressive band line up including Jason Bunn (Orchestra of Victoria) on viola, Brooke Russell (Brooke Russell & the Mean Reds, Fountain Lakes) on mandolin and backing vocals, Ben Franz (The Waifs) on double bass, Dave Rose (Laura Imbruglia, Zebras, Anthony Atkinson & the Running Mates) on squeezebox & drums and Chris Baker (Laura Imbruglia, Anthony Atkinson & the Running Mates) on banjo.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CURRR

FELICITY CRIPPS

Fri 30th Aug 8:30pm

Having just released her second 'FCB' album, singer/songwriter Felicity Cripps, is softly launching this new release with a series of intimate solo shows throughout Victoria. Her new album, Chasing Volcanoes, is a heartfelt offering, shimmering with nostalgia and psychedelic tinctures. The new recording features a full band, creating lush soundscapes, supporting Felicity's dreamy, dark and ethereal vocals.

The power of these songs is undeniable when performed solo – each song is brought to life in an acoustic setting, just vocals and acoustic guitar, with occasional drum machines and glimmers of the band, backing an otherwise minimal set. The stories and subtleties behind each song really shine in this stripped-back arrangement, as Felicity draws her audience into another realm; searching for meaningful connections and portals into other worlds.

Felicity will be joined by Open Swimmer - the brain-child of Ben TD whose sound is most often reflective and quiet, sprinkled with moments of exhilaration and intensity.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CUGKK

EMILEE SOUTH

Sat 14th Sept 8:30pm

Emilee South brings her commanding live show to Major Tom’s, to celebrate the release of her debut album ‘LUXURY’. Combining the raw edge of punk with the driving force of rock, South shouts unapologetically over chaotic guitar riffs and charging rhythms to themes of capitalism, feminism, privilege, and the power of community.

With its release, ‘LUXURY’ has featured in Rolling Stone, and seen support from RRR, PBS and Double J. Joined by her band—Matt Dixon, Rob Muiños, Jess Ellwood—Emilee South will celebrate the release of ‘LUXURY’ with a run of Victorian shows, including Major Tom’s in Kyneton.

Supports TBA.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CUQBZ

JESS LOCKE

Fri 16th August 8:30pm

Exploring melancholic introspection, dealing in alienation, impermanence, despair and darkness and revelation, songwriter Jess Locke attempts to make sense of a world that feels more and more unreal on her latest LP 'Real Life.' See Jess and her band play the new album live when they tour through July and August. 

TICKETS https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/63f5dbfb-1d38-4678-927e-3ebe9332eba9

ROWENA WISE

Fri 2nd Aug 8:30pm

Rowena Wise is a Naarm-based artist whose ruminations on love, alienation, and self-empowerment are fast catching attention. Described by CLASH as “carefully etched indie folk”, she delivers songs that have a newfound sense of honesty, holding space for all of life’s beauty and messiness. Inspired by the strong storytelling sensibilities of 60s folk icons, Rowena’s storytelling is like a close friend, offering heady ruminations on love, loss and alienation while giving gentle echoes of courage and empowerment. 

To celebrate the release of her debut album Senseless Acts of Beauty, Rowena hits the road this August for a national tour, including a show at Kyneton’s Major Tom’s.

Hailing from the Western Australian surf town of Margaret River, Rowena Wise’s musical journey began at a young age. Together with her mother (a folk musician from Chicago) and father (a luthier who builds the custom guitars she plays today), they performed as a family band throughout her youth, playing folk festivals all over. Now, grown up and living on the opposite coast in Naarm, Rowena is on the precipice of something exciting of her own.

Having gained a burgeoning reputation over the last few years as both a lyricist and performer, Rowena is finally opening her songbook up to the world with a stunning new album, Senseless Acts of Beauty. Inspired by the strong storytelling sensibilities of 60s folk icons, Rowena is making a sound that sits her snugly alongside the likes of Aldous Harding, Julia Jacklin, and Waxahatchee. Produced by Rob Muinos (Didirri, Jess Locke, Julia Jacklin), Senseless Acts of Beauty combines Rowena’s piercing lyricism and soaring melodies with a warm, punchy and organic live band sound. 

A new zenith, Rowena’s songs are full of emotional depth, and by allowing a searing honesty to run throughout, she’s being true to herself and the listener with piercing lyricism. Over the album’s ten tracks, she offers heady reflections on heartache and the blurriness of selfhood, yet counters them with warmth and relatability. Hailed as a “menacing force in indie-pop's next generation” (Pilerats), Rowena showcases a raw, earnest power with Senseless Acts of Beauty, cementing herself as a compelling voice in the indie music scene and beyond.

TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CSMNT