Christmas is coming and Santa is bringing a whole lot of sweet sets to keep you kickin’ thru till the new year!
Whoever said Canberra’s music scene is lacking clearly didn’t have a look at this year’s Christmas list.
Here’s who will be hitting the ACT in December to get around.
Dec 1st – Oddisee & Good Company
Quoted as the most underrated rapper by Complex – Oddisee and Good Company have played over 150 shows worldwide since the release of the album ‘The Iceberg’ in 2017. This DC rapper has built a strong fan base down under selling out his last tour in 2015. Be sure to show up early for amazing support acts including Melbourne local REMI.
Where: MOLO Live @ ANU
Tickets: HERE
Dec 2nd – Antagonist AD // Honest Crooks // Caged Existence
If ‘Deathcore’ is your thing then this is a show not to miss. Honest Crooks are renowned to bring a wild and violent mosh to every venue. These guys are relatively new on the music scene but have been tirelessly showing Australia what they are all about.
Where: MOLO Live @ ANU
Tickets: HERE
Dec 6th – Alison Wonderland // Paces
Well acclaimed in the music scene Alison Wonderland is hitting the road to unleash her electronic sound in Canberra. She’s no stranger to bringing the heat in a euphoric affair for huge audiences. Not to be missed is her support PACES who is famous for his wild live shows.
Where: UC Refectory
Tickets: HERE
Dec 7th – Bleeding Knee’s Club
Punk Fans listen up. Garage Punk Band Bleeding Knee’s club has just released their new album “Fade the Hammer”. They’ll be serving up their nervy punk sound across 15 dates over November and December. Support by local garage-psych headbangers Crocodylus.
Where: MOLO LIVE @ ANU
Tickets: HERE
Dec 8th – White Blanks // Sputnik Sweetheart // The Narcissists
After just jumping off tour with well-known Aussie surf music band ‘Skeggs’ White Blanks is hitting ACT on a tour of their own. The Wollongong trio White Blanks will be performing across the country this Summer, celebrating the release of their new EP in October. Supported by Sputnik Sweetheart + The Narcissists they are sure to bring a vibe.
Where: MOLO LIVE @ ANU
Tickets: HERE
Dec 8th – Ivan Ooze // Special Guests
Self proclaimed as the ‘Hannah Montana’ of the rap game Ivan Ooze is bringing his cartoon energy down the east coast this December. He’s been religiously touring for the release of the first single off his upcoming EP. DESERVE. Make sure to get down to see what the new breed of Hip-hop is all about.
Where: Mr Wolf
Tickets: HERE
Dec 14th – Dyer Maker
Psychedelic rock band from Maitland DYER MAKER have gained a huge fan base around Newcastle and Sydney. The boys love bringing captivating and lively shows across the country and this year has proved to be huge for them. They love showing off their sound to a live audience. This is a a gig to get the feel good energy going.
Where: Transit Bar
Tickets: TBC
Dec 15th – Gingerfest 2018 w/ Bodyjar // Hightime // Jeff Rosenstock (USA) // Special Guests
Ginger’s unite! The universe has listened and Canberra will be hosting the Australian punk rock mini fest that is GINGERFEST. Australian skate punk legends BODYJAR will be the headliner for this year’s event. For the first time GINGERFEST will be bringing international act Jeff Rosenstock. Sure to be a good way to bring in the silly season plus beverages sorted by Six String Brewing Co.
Where: MOLO LIVE @ ANU
Tickets: HERE
Dec 16th – Dead Letter Circus // Special Guests TBA
Brisbane favourites Dead Letter Circus has just announced an Australian tour over November and December. The band will bring their fierce live sets across the country since the band’s small intimate club sets in June. This will be a killer show to see the band’s new music in action.
Where: MOLO Live
Tickets: HERE
Dec 21st – Oriental Cravings
Bass Bass and more Bass – Oriental Cravings is pulling up in the ACT for a pre Christmas gig. The Perth based trap duo have just come off the back of their Alison wonderland remix to show us what they’ve really got going on at a live show. Prepare to get sweaty.
Where: Mr Wolf
Tickets: HERE
Dec 28th – LUUDE// special guest Madebytsuki
Uploading his first track to Soundcloud just a year ago, LUUDE has put a trap filled dent in the music scene this year. His most recent record “Right Now” reached over a million plays on all streaming platforms in under 4 weeks. Gaining support from some of the biggest names in the music scene including Skrillex, Getter, Borgore and Riff Raff. This perfect Pre NYE party fever has LUUDE’s name all over it.
Where: Mr Wolf
Tickets: HERE
