LUME is a monthly residency at Bar 303 that features some of the most exciting emerging female and gender diverse musicians in Australian music scene.

This edition featuring

TOMALIA

One of Naarm’s best hidden gems, Tomalia is a piano-led cabaret art-pop artist turning confession into spectacle. Her music blends sass, sarcasm, and provocative storytelling, exploring young womanhood in a modern world.

Blending cabaret decadence with avant-garde instinct, her songs move between stark piano, sultry restraint, and cathartic crescendos. Inspired by the emotional intensity of Fiona Apple and the theatrical surrealism of Kate Bush, Tomalia bathes her work in feminine energy, threads it with subtle jazz harmonies, and balances elegance with chaos, vulnerability with spectacle.

https://www.instagram.com/tomalia.music

SUNNDIAL

Sunndial is an evolving pop-soul-electronica project combining music, movement and coming of age stories. Fresh and imaginative, it experiments with vocals, pianos, sequencers and percussive synths.

https://www.instagram.com/livvygoesmusicmaking

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TICKETS are $15 or pay as you can! Everyone is welcome!

Local talented bands, welcoming energy, and fun performances. Bring your friends, grab a drink.

Join us for an exciting night of live music! Local talented bands, welcoming energy, and fun performances. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and experience the music up close!

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The elusive Ultravibralux have teamed up again with the Chai Light Ninja for night of kaleidoscopic sound and visuals.

Returning to earth to play their first show at Bar 303 since the alien obduction, Ultravibralux bring esoteric sounds from the outer asteroid belt. This 6-piece outfit is made up of drums, percussion guitar, bass, keys, sax & trumpet. The music, a unique cocktail of cinematic psychedelic funk that takes cues from greats like the JB’s, Frank Zappa, Funkadelic, Lalo Schifrin, Mulatu Astake, Herbie, Miles & Fella.  Fuelled by the valve-soaked sounds of 60s & 70s Ultravibralux combine sophisticated horn arrangements, heavy hitting baselines and deep wah-wah grooves that will have you reaching for your bell bottoms and feather boas! They will be performing songs from their first full length album ‘Secret Level’ along with a bevy of new tunes.

$20 on the door. (kids under 18 with parents/guardian free entry)

https://www.ultravibralux.com/

The next session at Bar303 is on Saturday, 13th June. With very special guest, Dub Provider.

Mista Savona and friends present Australia’s only Jackie Mittoo Revue, celebrating the legendary Jamaican keyboardist’s funk, soul and reggae classics. With 303’s stunning Hammond B3 organ and rotating Leslie speaker, the band performs two sets drawn especially from Mittoo’s iconic Studio One instrumental work of the 60s–70s.

Bass & Life in the Caribbean! Mista Savona, is arguably Australia's leading exponent of roots reggae and dancehall music, with major international releases under his belt and worldwide tours including festival appearances in recent years at Glastonbury (UK), Shambhala (Canada), Boom (Portugal), Sunska (France), OneLove (UK), Symbiosis (USA), Boomtown (UK) & many more.

About Jackie Mittoo

A founding figure of Jamaican music, Mittoo co-founded The Skatalites and served as musical director at Studio One, shaping ska, rocksteady and reggae with thousands of compositions and arrangements. His influence remains global and enduring.

More info www.jakesavona.com

Mondays JassHub supports local original and improvised jazz music. With the longest ongoing residency at Bar 303, the Jass Hub features many local musicians and jazz ensembles, keeping on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul featuring

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From 7.00 PM

5$ Cash Entry

8pm: Cameron Undy’s Ghost Frequency (Sydney)

9.30pm: 21st Century Hawk (Julien Wilson / Carl Dewhurst / Cameron Undy / Nashua Lee / Sam Bates)

$20 on the door

For nearly three decades Julien Wilson has been an exciting and integral member of the Australian Jazz Scene. His tenor saxophone style can cover an incredibly broad stylistic and emotional range and is featured on over 80 albums. He has received a number of prestigious awards, both personally and as an integral member of a variety of critically acclaimed co-operative bands. In 2013 he formed Lionsharecords to release and distribute his own recordings. His work with the label was recognised by the 2015 APRA Art Music Award for EXCELLENCE IN JAZZ.

TIMES:
Doors - 7
Yasmin Leyre - 7:30
Ashling O'Trio - 8:30

TICKETS:
$15 online or $20 on the door
https://events.humanitix.com/ashling-o-trio-yasmin-leyre
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Yasmin Leyre is an emerging vocalist from Melb/Naarm. Inspired by artists such as Kristin Berardi, Bjork and Esperanza Spalding; honesty and authenticity is at the forefront of her writing process. Being intrigued by the genres of jazz and folk, she is determined to take you on a musical journey of vulnerable lyricism and unexpected harmonic spaces.

Yasmin Leyre - vocals
Matteo Pagano - piano
William Sayer - bass
Paddy Walter - drums
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The Ashling O'Trio is an ensemble led by trombonist and vocalist Ashling O’Farrell from Melb/Naarm. At just 21 years old, Ashling shares light and joy through her music, aiming to radiate hope with her jazz-influenced compositions and other favourite songs.
Inspired by artists such as Rita Payés, Kristin Berardi, Andrea Keller, and Stevie Wonder, the Ashling O’Trio will bring a smile to your face – and they can’t wait to share their music with you.

Ashling O'Farrell - trombone/vocals
Saffi Campbell Walker - piano
Lily Appelt - bass

A true celebration of samba, where musicians gather in a circle to play, sing, and share the genre’s contagious energy. The vibe is vibrant and participatory, with everyone getting into the rhythm.

A deeply rooted Brazilian tradition, it takes place in bars, backyards, and cultural spaces, where samba singers take turns leading songs. Unlike a staged performance, a roda de samba is communal—people sing along, dance, and clap to the beat. The atmosphere is spontaneous and full of energy, with musicians feeding off each other, making every roda a unique and immersive experience.

Door $15

Roll up, roll up! Guitar Kingdom ardently returns in 2026! Grungy bar. World-class guitars. Zero pretence.

The first gig of the year features the legendary Melbourne Guitar Quartet on Saturday March 21 from 5pm. Featuring Dan McKay, Ben Dix, Sophie Marcheff and Rose M González for your aural degustations.

Guitar Kingdom brings the concert experience to a grungy bar setting, heralding the intimate and popular roots of the guitar's nomadic history. With four shows a year, Guitar Kingdom has drawn a loyal following of live music lovers who relish cream-of-the-crop guitarists of Melbourne in a low-key setting.

Originally housed at the now-defunct yet presently-beloved Northcote venue Open Studio Bar, Guitar Kingdom has been curated by Yours Truly since 2019. Many happy returns in 2026 as it continues at Bar 303.
Guitar Kingdom....where cult guitarists descend for some gentle shredding on the fine stringbox...

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ACCESS GRANTED IV returns at BAR303 with a stacked lineup of some of the most exciting underground artists right now.

Expect heavy beats, wild performances, and an atmosphere that doesn’t let up. ACCESS GRANTED isn’t just a show - it’s a movement

Mondays JassHub supports local original and improvised jazz music. With the longest ongoing residency at Bar 303, the Jass Hub features many musicians, ensembles, groups and bands from across Melbourne.

Mondays at 303 keeps on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul!

From the tempestuous brine of the deep comes AK’s Bone Patrol - a contemporary outfit that delivers an energetic dynamic blend of jazz, funk, middle eastern flavours and swampy grooves. Ivan’s original compositions unfold like lively short stories - woven together as a musical travel log that invites listeners to jump aboard and journey with AK’s Bone Patrol at Bar 303 featuring: Katrina Owen - Tenor Sax, Martin Zakharov - Baritone Sax, Oscar Poncell - Guitar, Ivan Tagg - Double/Electric Bass and Julia Bebenek - Drums.

Monkey Stick  blend deep grooves, punchy horns and afrobeat heat into something that'll make your body move before your brain has a chance to argue. Part jazz sophistication, part funk demolition, this Melbourne six-piece will have you dancing, swaying and forgetting what day it is. Soul food. Served hot.

Inspired by Snarky Puppy, The Meters and Cookin' on 3 Burners, and fresh from their debut EP, Monkey Stick are one of Melbourne’s most exciting emerging funk-jazz acts.

7.00 pm - 8.00 pm Monkey Stick

8.00 pm - 10.30 pm AK’s Bone Patrol 

$15 on the door

8pm: Abi Lee Trio (NY)

9.30pm: Tinkler, Dewhurst, Wilson, Terry, Daramola

Julien Wilson returns to Bar 303 for a special Wednesday night series showcasing some of his most exciting projects and featuring some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians.

For nearly three decades Julien Wilson has been an exciting and integral member of the Australian Jazz Scene. His tenor saxophone style can cover an incredibly broad stylistic and emotional range and is featured on over 80 albums. He has received a number of prestigious awards, both personally and as an integral member of a variety of critically acclaimed co-operative bands. In 2013 he formed Lionsharecords to release and distribute his own recordings. His work with the label was recognised by the 2015 APRA Art Music Award for EXCELLENCE IN JAZZ.

$20, 8pm

www.julienwilson.com

Buttered Loaf is back at 303 for Melbourne’s only regular Hammond/Leslie feature night. Featuring Sam Cope on organ, Gideon Cozens on guitar, Joe Greenway on sax, Selwyn Cozens on drums and Yuri Pavlinov on bass - come down for some tonewheel-drenched funk, rock and dub.

Buttered Loaf are Melbourne's rough 'n' ready gurus of gritty funk and reggae-laden roots, rock and soul music. Their instrumental repertoire blends original compositions and unique covers peppered with off-the-cuff solos and improvisations. Buttered Loaf will leave no bread crumbs behind!

Tickets $20 on the door.

The Tonalists Soul Blues Swampadelica is back @ Bar 303! The Tonalists first return for 2025, with more original and classic tracks for the repertoire of New Orleans and Memphis Boogie feels, feat. Mick Coll (Hammond, piano, vox), Jason Kain (guitar, lap steel) and Nigel Wright (drums, vox), with special guests Tom Williams (trombone) and Christian Foyle (sax). Come on down for a great night of blues grooves.

Join Jam On Raw Dough as they officially launch their highly anticipated third album, Breathe.

Exploring everything from anxiety and loss to escapism and the comfort and complexity of relationships, Breathe is a deeply personal and dynamic record. The band’s lead single, "Blue Balloon," has already garnered praise, with Buzz Music describing it as flowing like a memory that is "slightly messy, warm, and impossible to pin down." Hailed as a "quiet gut punch" that navigates family expectations and societal limitations, that same captivating energy carries through the entire album.

Audiences can expect a massive live set featuring brand new tracks like "Breathe" and "Blue Balloon," alongside crowd favorites from their first two albums. As always, Jam On Raw Dough will be delivering their signature, genre-bending blend of indie rock fused with jazz, Brazilian samba, Filipino OPM, and pop.

Jasper Hill Kicking off the night as the main support is Melbourne’s own Jasper Hill. Led by the Georgiades brothers, Jesse and Dylan, alongside Cambell Smithson and Jacob Lardner, Jasper Hill blends rock and pop into an irresistible sonic cocktail full of catchy hooks that will have you humming for days. Known for their captivating live shows, gritty vocals, intricate guitar work, and thunderous rhythms, they bring a fearless approach to genre-bending and an infectious, high-energy presence to the Melbourne music scene.

https://www.instagram.com/jamonrawdough/

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Mondays JassHub supports local original and improvised jazz music. With the longest ongoing residency at Bar 303, the Jass Hub features many musicians, ensembles, groups and bands from across Melbourne.

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Mondays at 303 keeps on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul!

STOCK play music as predictable and varied as Melbourne’s weather. This electrifiying quartet was formed in 2011 as a vehicle to workshop and perform Wilson’s original compositions. Formerly known as “B for Chicken” they have been performing regularly in Melbourne, developing material and refining the groups powerful, unified, interactive style. While the gentle, lyrical inclinations so evident in Wilson’s long-running trio (and the quartet which recorded This is Always) are still present, this project provides an outlet for the more explosive side of his musical personality. The band reference Ellington & Coltrane while leaning forward to embrace the 21st Century, with a nod to everything in between.

The inspiration for forming this band comes from the flexibility and drive of Hugh Harvey’s astoundingly musical drumming, Fermanis’ blues-drenched, rock-singed, take-no-prisoners guitar work, and the virtuosic beauty and creative flair of Chris Hale’s 6 string bass guitar poetry. Craig, Chris and Hugh are some of the busiest musicians in Melbourne, running their own projects, teaching, touring and recording with artists including The Cat Empire, The Meltdown, Gotye, the AAO & the MSO.

In 2018/2019 STOCK have been recording and producing their long overdue debut, assisted by a recording grant from the Australia Council for the Arts. Seizing the album as an opportunity to rebrand as STOCK they will be officially releasing the album early in 2020. It will be available on CD, as a High Definition 32bit digital download, and as a Collector’s Edition LP on Gold Vinyl presented in a gatefold cover featuring stunning art by Dale Cox.

Julien Wilson – tenor sax
Craig Fermanis – electric guitar
Chris Hale – bass guitar
Hugh Harvey – drums

The Calabrians bring a uniquely Australian hard rock edge to the stage, driven by the legendary Pip Pupillo, co-founder and frontman of veteran alt-country/rock band The T-Bones. With over 35 years of experience, Pip's distinctive voice and style are unmistakable. Teaming up with Baz Valance, a skilled guitarist with a metal background, The Calabrians deliver a high-energy sound influenced by iconic bands like AC/DC, Sunnyboys, Radiobirdman, and REM.

The combination of Pip's rough, emotive style and Baz's slick, metal-infused guitar work has created something truly special. The Calabrians' music is a testament to the enduring power of Australian rock, with songs that explore themes of heartbreak, isolation, and everyday life. With their unique sound and wealth of experience, The Calabrians are a force to be reckoned with in the Australian rock scene.

5pm FREE ENTRY

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Kiss of Reality (KoR) return to Bar 303 for an immersive evening of progressive art-rock, cinematic soundscapes and explosive rhythmic interplay — performed completely live with no backing tracks.

Founded in Berlin in 1991, KoR combine the intricate guitar language of Robert Fripp’s Guitar Craft tradition with powerful modern progressive textures, Chapman Stick counterpoint and hybrid acoustic/electronic percussion.

Their performances move seamlessly from atmospheric ambient passages to intense rhythm-driven compositions, creating a concert experience that feels both intimate and cinematic.

The band has toured extensively throughout Europe and Australia, supported Robert Fripp & The String Quartet on their 1993 European tour, and more recently appeared on Cherry Red Records’ “Chameleon – The Very Best of Toyah & Kiss of Reality,” which reached the UK Independent Albums Top 10 in 2025.

Expect a fully live performance designed as a continuous musical journey.

MADAM NIGHTINGALE

Madam Nightingale create atmospheric and emotionally immersive performances blending songwriting, cinematic textures and experimental soundscapes.

Their music moves between intimate ambience and expressive art-rock influenced performance, creating a unique opening set perfectly suited to the immersive atmosphere of the evening.

Jazz meets Rock - From Australia's smallest orchestra, using elements of modern jazz, rock, Latin and funk, you will hear four guys produce a sound that is greater than the sum of their individual inputs. This is a unique experience in instrumental music. 

Ron Anderson - Sax and Flute
Mike Hirsh - Drums
Ben Harmsen - Bass
Geoff Spooner - Guitar

Photo by Kevin Blaze

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LUME is a monthly residency at Bar 303 that features some of the most exciting emerging female and gender diverse musicians in Australian music scene.

Follow @lume.303 on instagram to keep in the loop!

TICKETS are $15 or pay as you can! Everyone is welcome!

Kyle Chenoweth is a Melbourne-based Jazz Trombonist and bandleader known for his “musical maturity beyond his years containing a pleasing mix of poise, pacing, flow, flair and fire” – Paul Williamson. A regular presence on Melbourne’s jazz scene, he leads a fresh quintet that blends classic repertoire with their contemporary edge.

Following the release of their debut album in 2025, the band is now bringing some new music as well as a mix of their favourite standards from the American Songbook and beyond, inspired by the likes of Walter Smith III and Immanuel Wilkins.

Kyle Chenoweth - Trombone 

Oscar Bruten - Tenor Saxophone 

Miles Farnan - Drums 

Miro Lauritz - Piano 

Jack Smythe - Double Bass

Roll up, roll up! Guitar Kingdom ardently returns in 2026! Grungy bar. World-class guitars. Zero pretence.

The first gig of the year features the legendary Melbourne Guitar Quartet on Saturday March 21 from 5pm. Featuring Dan McKay, Ben Dix, Sophie Marcheff and Rose M González for your aural degustations.

Guitar Kingdom brings the concert experience to a grungy bar setting, heralding the intimate and popular roots of the guitar's nomadic history. With four shows a year, Guitar Kingdom has drawn a loyal following of live music lovers who relish cream-of-the-crop guitarists of Melbourne in a low-key setting.

Originally housed at the now-defunct yet presently-beloved Northcote venue Open Studio Bar, Guitar Kingdom has been curated by Yours Truly since 2019. Many happy returns in 2026 as it continues at Bar 303.
Guitar Kingdom....where cult guitarists descend for some gentle shredding on the fine stringbox...

GET YOUR TIX HERE

Checkerboard Lounge Trio play the 303 Hammond night ‘Kickin the B’

$20 on the door

9pm start, 2 sets

Legendary underground institution, Checkerboard Lounge, deliver a dynamic, soulful well of emotion and playful abandon in collective improvisation over classic blues, soul and originals.

Singing drummer Carl Pannuzzo, guitar master Shannon Bourne, Hammond virtuoso Tim Neal

Introducing the Shackmen. A very rare coming together of old friends who happen to make up one of the best rhythm sections in the country. The engine room of legendary Melbourne funk gods The Bamboos for 10 years, they are now the mystical unicorn of funk rhythm sections. Featuring Ben Grayson (Hammond), Lance Ferguson (Guitar), Yuri Pavlinov (bass) & Daniel Farrugia (drums). A special gig not to be missed! Tix $20 on the door

Ben Grayson - Hammond Organ
Yuri Pavlinov - Bass
Daniel Farrugia - Drums
Lance Ferguson - Guitar

2 sets, 9pm -11pm

$20 cash entry

www.facebook.com/LanceFergusonMusic

www.facebook.com/thebamboos

About the Band

King Canoe is an eight-piece curation of the finest instrumental musicians in Australia. The reggae and soul band members have played with the world’s biggest names in the genre—from The Congos to Mavis Staples, Prince Alla to Maceo Parker and Syl Johnson. Individually, they perform across many Melbourne soul and funk ensembles including The Putbacks, The Meltdown, The Bamboos, and Joelistics.

The Lineup

• Tom Martin: Guitar (The Putbacks, Bombay Royale, The Meltdown)

• Dan Marsh: Keyboards (The Red Eyes, Human Face)

• Julian Goyma: Drums (Bombay Royale, Public Opinion Afro Orchestra)

• Steve Allingham: Percussion (The Red Eyes, Blue King Brown)

• Rohan Sherlock: Bass (The Congos, The Red Eyes, Prince Alla)

• Ben Gillespie: Trombone (Gotye, The Cat Empire, C.W. Stoneking, Midnight Oil, Lauryn Hill)

• Lachlan McLean: Saxophone (The Meltdown, Maceo Parker, Femi Kuti)

• Produced by: Award-winning producer/composer Tom ‘Soup’ Campbell

Roll up, roll up! Guitar Kingdom ardently returns in 2026! Grungy bar. World-class guitars. Zero pretence.

The first gig of the year features the legendary Melbourne Guitar Quartet on Saturday March 21 from 5pm. Featuring Dan McKay, Ben Dix, Sophie Marcheff and Rose M González for your aural degustations.

Guitar Kingdom brings the concert experience to a grungy bar setting, heralding the intimate and popular roots of the guitar's nomadic history. With four shows a year, Guitar Kingdom has drawn a loyal following of live music lovers who relish cream-of-the-crop guitarists of Melbourne in a low-key setting.

Originally housed at the now-defunct yet presently-beloved Northcote venue Open Studio Bar, Guitar Kingdom has been curated by Yours Truly since 2019. Many happy returns in 2026 as it continues at Bar 303.
Guitar Kingdom....where cult guitarists descend for some gentle shredding on the fine stringbox...

GET YOUR TIX HERE

“…epitomises good taste and swing” The Australian

Hammond organ soul-jazz is the speciality of the Jake Mason Trio, quickly becoming one of Australia’s favourite jazz acts.

The Jake Mason Trio features Danny Fischer (drums), James Sherlock (guitar) and Jake Mason (Hammond Organ). With influences from the golden era of organ trios (Smith, McDuff, and McGriff) and music from today’s melting pot, the trio weave their way through familiar sounds with a modern twist.

Jake Mason is a multi-instrumentalist and prolific songwriter who has released twelve albums and established his own label and production house. The award-winning musician, songwriter, producer and touring artist made his triumphant solo debut with full length album “The Stranger in the Mirror”, receiving rave reviews worldwide.

Nominated for ARIA song of the year, he co-wrote and co-produced the Kungs Vs Cookin’ On 3 Burners chart topper “This Girl”, hitting the #1 spot in 10 countries and reaching the Top 10 in 37 territories. An accomplished live performer, he has worked with artists such as Richard Clapton, Kylie Auldist, Clare Bowditch and Hugh Jackman, and has co-written with Kate Ceberano, Eric McCusker and Tania Doko to name a few.

8pm doors, $20 cash entry