Happy’s Gig Guide
(1st July – 8th July)
Updated weekly by the fine folk at Happy Mag, these are some of the best gigs coming up this weekend around Australia!
Terror Bite – Kelly’s on King, Sydney/Eora
Sydney hard rockers, Terror Bite are taking over Kelly’s on King this Friday night. They’ll be joined by local legends, KODA and Wicked Envy. Get ready for an unmissable night of heavy riffs, high-powered vocals and electrifying performances from this stellar line-up of rock favourites. Doors 7:30pm.
TERROR BITE
FRIDAY 1 JULY, 7:30PM
Cosmic Spice – Marrickville Bowling Club, Sydney/Eora
Sydney retro-pop collective, Cosmic Spice are returning to the stage this Friday to celebrate their first album single, Boogie Town. And with even more new music on the horizon in the coming weeks, you won’t want to miss this incredible headline show, filled with fresh, groovy headbangers that will have you screaming for encores! Doors 7:30pm.
COSMIC SPICE
FRIDAY 1 JULY, 7:30PM
Doomsday Pilot – Cherry Bar, Melbourne/Naarm
Rising hard rock four-piece, Doomsday Pilot will be taking the stage at the iconic Cherry Bar on Friday, alongside their local grunge brothers, Sledgehammer Honey and Blew Layn. Kickstart your weekend the right way, with an epic night of grungy, headbanging rock. Doors 8:00pm.
DOOMSDAY PILOT
FRIDAY 1 JULY, 8PM
While She Sleeps – The Triffid, Brisbane/Mianjin
Sheffield-hailing metal icons, While She Sleeps will be kickstarting their highly-anticipated SLEEPS SOCIETY Tour, in celebration of their fifth LP release, this Friday night at The Triffid. Joining them on their debut headliner will be British hard rockers, LOATHE. Grab some tickets while you still can, and witness these legendary rockers perform Down Under for the very first time. Doors 7:30pm.
WHILE SHE SLEEPS
FRIDAY 1 JULY, 7:30PM
Dead Witch – Avalon Beach RSL Club, Sydney/Eora
Rock n’ roll five-piece, Dead Witch are celebrating the launch of their debut single, 15 Dennies alongside Sydney legends, The Uplifting Bell Ends at Avalon Beach RSL this Saturday. Known for throwing high-voltage, crowd-pumping shows, a night of killer live music with these two legendary groups is sure to be a hit. Doors 8:30pm.
DEAD WITCH
SATURDAY 2 JULY, 8:30PM
Will James – MoshPit Bar, Sydney/Eora
Alt-rock trio, Will James, will be headlining at MoshPit bar this Saturday, with support from multi-genre soloist, Mason Ryder and groovy jazz collective, LaHi and the Diks. On this special arvo, Mason will be showcasing some fresh new tunes ahead of his forthcoming EP release. This incredible line-up of local acts has something for everyone, so get ready to enjoy an intoxicating fusion of rock, pop, jazz and beyond! Doors 3:00pm.
WILL JAMES
SATURDAY 2 JULY, 3PM
Alpha Goose – The Vanguard, Sydney/Eora
High-powered alt-rockers, Alpha Goose will be tearing up the stage next Wednesday at The Vanguard, alongside three iconic Sydney collectives: Safford, Pitt and The Polymics. Brace yourselves for groovy, infections, hard-hitting anthems that are sure to get you moving! A night of electrifying live music delivered by this legendary line-up might just be the mid-week refresher you need! Doors 7:00pm.
ALPHA GOOSE
WEDNESDAY 6 JULY, 7PM
Aries – The Triffid, Brisbane/Mianjin
Multi-talented, genre-bending US artist, Aries is playing at The Triffid next Wednesday night. The critically-acclaimed musician, producer and designer is performing on Aussie shores for the very first time, as part of his Believe In Me World Tour. Joining him at Brisbane’s iconic venue is fast-rising hyperpop sensation, tsubi club. Don’t miss out on a live experience of Aries’ invigorating, widely-celebrated sophomore album, BELIEVE IN ME, WHO BELIEVES IN YOU. Doors 7:00pm.
ARIES
WEDNESDAY 6 JULY, 7PM.
Battlesnake – La La La’s, Wollongong/Woolungah
Riotous Sydney seven-piece, Battle Snake will be putting on a show at La La La’s next Friday night, alongside special guests, Smoki Mirror and Plastic Bath. Expect a killer set laden with roaring guitars, soaring vocals and high-voltage headbangers that will leave you craving more from these hard rock heroes. Doors 7:30pm
BATTLESNAKE
FRIDAY 8 JULY, 7:30PM
Bugs – The Princess Theatre, Brisbane/Meeanjin
Brisbane pop-rockers, Bugs, are taking over The Princess Theatre next Friday night, alongside Melbourne alt-rock icons, LOSER and Queensland legends, VOIID. Prepare for an epic night, as the headlining trio light up the stage with all the stellar tunes featured in their latest, widely-celebrated album, Cooties. Doors 8:00pm.
BUGS
FRIDAY 8 JULY, 8PM.