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C.O.F.F.I.N

Children of Finland Fighting in Norway (C.O.F.F.I.N) are a four piece hard rock & roll band hailing from the ocean shores of Sydney, Australia featuring a lead vocalist on drums. Forming in 2005 as schoolmates influenced by a huge love for music, skateboarding and a good-times-all-the-time attitude. Since playing their first show at the age of 12 opening for The Hard-Ons at Manly Youth Centre the band have meticulously carved out their own corner of hard biting Australian Rock n Roll.

C.O.F.F.I.N have gained a passionate following for their unique take on punk and rock music, gathering widespread acclaim for their energetic and addictive live shows combined with their lyrical activism and howling guitars. It has delivered them hundreds of gigs over the years, headline tours, and numerous festival appearances. They’ve toured and shared the stage with many world renown bands such as Rose Tattoo, TSOL, Celibate Rifles, Dead Kennedys, Cosmic Psychos, Parkway Drive, Frenzal Rhomb, Misfits, Amyl and the Sniffers and the Hard Ons.

C.O.F.F.I.N have recorded and released four studio albums, one live album, and three EPs, all of which have sold out globally.

Their most recent LP – the self-titled ‘Children Of Finland Fighting In Norway’ – released through Legless Records and Erste Theke Tontraege Records in October 2020 is now in its 6th re-issue and continues to be distributed globally. 2022 saw C.O.F.F.I.N tour the world in support of friends and Australian punk heroes Amyl and The Sniffers. Playing shows to crowds in the thousands across the globe, C.O.F.F.I.N’s reputation for wild live performances became known by fans and industry alike everywhere. Following their lap of the globe, with not a minute has been wasted, a new album has been tracked and three new record labels signed (EU, AU and US regions), including a deal with the highly esteemed, historical Goner Records (US).

C.O.F.F.I.N are set to travel far and wide this year with various scheduled tours around key festivals such as The Great Escape (Brighton, UK) and Goner Fest (Memphis, US).

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Start Making Sense

If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7-10 piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire career. Together they bring much of the Heads unique live show to the stage, with front man Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne, giving you a "once in a lifetime" experience. Prepare yourself for a rockin', funkin', danceable celebration of the new-wave art punk you loved from the 80's !!!

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Keiron McDonald combo

Delighting audiences for years with their energetic and original interpretation of 1950’s rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll music, The Kieron McDonald Combo are one of the most well-known rockabilly acts in Australia.

Kieron is well known for his singing and songwriting, both at home and abroad, with a total of eight CD releases and three vinyl releases spanning 18 years. After spending many years out of Australia, Kieron teamed up with some of Melbourne’s finest roots musicians – Dave Cantrell, Andrew Lindsay and Til Vex to compliment his style of traditional rockabilly.

Totally living up to the 50s-inspired lifestyle, from the way they dress to the music they listen to and cars they drive, The Kieron McDonald Combo deliver authentic, wild, garage-style rockabilly, hillbilly bop and rock ’n’ roll music in total style that’s guaranteed to have you jivin’, boppin’ and strollin’ on the Cooly Rocks On dance floor this June 2022!

Dracorex

Get ready for an electrifying celebration of the release of Dracorex’s latest high-energy single, “Fucken Wild.”

They’ll be bringing their best to the stage alongside Dreamworm, who blend industrial, death, thrash, punk, and funk into a cosmic, otherworldly experience. Rounding out the lineup is DevilMonkey, serving up their unique “DirtyPopSpacePunk” as an epic first course.

Don’t miss this explosive night of genre-defying music at Melbourne’s most iconic live music venue! This will also be serving as birthday celebrations for both James from DevilMonkey & James from Dracorex!

Mr Muk

Following several highly successful and critically acclaimed debut gigs in Melbourne, the next stop for the young and aspiring covers band Mr Muk, is none other then The Workers Club.

Witness a celebration of rock 'n' roll's greatest hits throughout the years. From Nirvana, to Faith No More, to Rage Against The Machine, there is bound to be something for the whole family to enjoy. As a surprise, Mr Muk will be featuring some very special guest musicians during their set.

TRUCK

Rock is dead. Or so they say.

Get back for the counter-attack!

I was speaking to an ’80s rock star the other day who lamented, “The guitar solo doesn’t exist on radio anymore, unless you listen to the oldies stations.” But Truck don’t care. They’re not worried about what’s “cool” or what’s on the radio. This is classic in every sense of the word.

Hell, there’s even a bass solo.

I fell in love with Truck as soon as I heard one of their early songs, ‘I Need A Miracle’. “Long live rock ’n’ roll,” declared Andy McLean, one of the finest rock singers this country has produced. “It was there when I lost control. Gave me something to hold on to when life was kicking me black and blue … that’s the power of rock ’n’ roll.”

Amen.

Truck’s debut EP roars to life with the sound of an engine rumbling into action. Then Dave Leslie’s distinctive guitar sets the scene as ‘Make Hay’ picks up where ‘I Need A Miracle’ left off.

No matter what shit is flying your way, a great rock song – and a great rock band – can save you.

Mixed by the legendary Kevin “Caveman” Shirley (Aerosmith, Baby Animals, Cold Chisel, Iron Maiden, Silverchair), this EP is exactly how you want your rock to sound … BIG.

The drums are thundering, the grooves are mighty, and the keys add some explosive colour.

When it’s all said and done, I wanna get me some.

Rock is dead?

No one bothered to tell Truck.

– Jeff Jenkins

Large Mirage

Large Mirage is a fresh rock group from Sydney, making waves in the Australian rock scene with their unique vintage sound and image, their virtuosic musicianship, memorable repertoire, and energetic live act. Taking influence from the psychedelic hard rock sounds of the 60s and 70s, the trio have shown their flair with their earliest releases 'Going Insane', 'Dream Machine' and 'When The Morning Shines', but with their most recent projects are now pushing their own limits in songwriting and production.

Their debut EP 'A Side To Blame', released on September 6th, is their best-produced work to date. Composed and recorded entirely by members of the group, the fourth Large Mirage release is a unique demonstration of the band's power pop attitude with a classic rock 'n' roll sound. The lineup consists of bassist/vocalist Blake Rochester, guitarist/vocalist Kolya Chan, and drummer/vocalist Daniel Croft.

Among the Restless

Raised on Rock n’ Roll and fascinated by the Australian indie-alternative rock sound, Among The Restless fuse both the old and new to create their own personalised take on guitar-driven music, whilst still maintaining an indie sensibility.

Comprised of Rhett James (Lead Vocals), Lachie Dunn (Guitar/Vocals), Seamus Glenn (Guitar), Jaidyn Hale (Drums) and Josh Marra (Bass), the energetic five-piece comes from all corners of Australia. After meeting by chance in Fitzroy in early 2019, they quickly realised there was something special happening between them.

Among The Restless captivate audiences with their hard hitting sound and commanding performances. The band thrive off playing regular gigs and have completed a recording-venture at ‘Red Engine Recording Studios’ in Brisbane, where they have finished their debut EP.

Bob 'Bongo' Starkie

BOB 'BONGO' STARKIE'S SKYHOOKS SHOW -RAZOR SHARP Riffs and a lotta laughs!!! Skyhooks helped change the face of rock n roll in the 1970s with #1 and Top 10 singles to their credit, as well as two of the country's biggest selling albums, Living in the 70s and Ego is Not A Dirty Word.

The Vibrajets

The Vibrajets are made up of past and present members of The Stems, The Shimmys, The Futuras and more. With their scorchin’ repertoire of wigged-out surf, frat and rock'n'roll, this string-bustin’ Melbourne four-piece harks back to a time when music was fun rather than phoney, instros were wild, and cats like Link, Chuck, Bo & Ike reigned supreme.