Homebass is coming back to Bar 303 with another heavy session of bass and beats.

We’re gearing up to bring you a night full of deep rolling pressure and unclassifiable beat science with a massive line up to be announced soon. Expect precision sound, no compromise energy, and all the vibes you know and love.

FREE ENTRY before 10PM tickets must be booked online in advance.

An evening acoustic session with Sonia Serin and Cate Taylor. 

             Both Sonia and Cate are prolific songwriters. Be prepared for an afternoon of vulnerability searing voices and showstopping guitar playing.

Sonia Serin has had the opportunity of performing with an impressive list of musicians. From her early days of playing at the Fret Festival [Brisbane]. Sonia has supported Pete Murray, Diana Anaid, Hyske, Gorgonzolla; and shared the stages with artists Nikolaine and Nathanael Martin, Matt Nelson, John Langham, Steve Morrison, Robert Michael Kay (London) and The Mason Rack band. She has previously performed at Woodford Folk Festival,Camden Calling (UK) Kirra music Festival and the Gold Coast folk festivals. In addition to this Sonia has previously headlined many venues throughout her time living in the, UK/London : The Ronnie Scott Bar, The Spice of Life, Camden Callings: The Enterprise, The Courtyard and The Stage Door.

Described as a ‘stella guitarist, emotive piano player and a bit of a technical whiz behind the drum kit,’ (Proud Camden, London). Sonia’s style of playing is a swift collation of sophisticated fusion, eccentric, upbeat and soul.

$10 at the door

Academy Drive are coming to 303 to celebrate the release of their brand-new single ‘VOWELS’ supported by the incredible Sugargum and Scarlett Mitch.

Expect catchy original tunes, heartfelt performances and the kind of night that reminds you why live music matters. Come support the release, bring your mates and get ready for something special.

Academy Drive is an indie rock band from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, made up of four close-knit friends (Ethan, Ali, Keeran, and James) who first crossed paths at university. Blending driving guitar lines with heartfelt lyrics and dynamic rhythms, the band delivers a sound that’s both raw and melodic. With a shared passion for storytelling and high-energy performances, Academy Drive brings an authentic edge to the local indie scene. @academy.drive

Sugargum delivers a distinct sound that’s hard to box in but easy to love — fusing classic rock influences with modern indie sensibilities in an experimental yet grounded way. @sugargumband

Scarlett Mitch is a Melbourne-based musician blending the soul of rock with the heart of Americana and country. Her songs explore heartbreak, overthinking, and the messy journey of self-discovery, delivered with raw honesty and emotional power. Think Amy Winehouse meets Olivia Rodrigo unfiltered, expressive, and unforgettable. @scarlett_mitch

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suds n frenz: "if punk and bossa had a baby"
a band of 3 friends: Olivia Brasil, Sophie Dahm and Miguel Palmeira w Pat Foley guesting on drums

suds n frenz are stoked to share the night with Jag and Bibi

Jag: Jag is a raw, genre-bending musician from Melbourne. Incorporating elements of spoken word, effortless phrasing and grit, she engages with audiences in a fearless and eager manner. The Artist In Question, her current outsider-soul project, is influenced by the oddities of Frank Zappa, Solange, and Arthur Brown. Through her alter-ego SSFN37<3 (Soul Sister 37), she revolutionises the standards of musical value to radicalise and defy society’s understanding of tradition. With an experimental album due for near release, Jag is showing audiences that she is an artist to look out for.

Bibi: delicate and dreamy, Bibi's debut performance of her songs on stage will enthral and envelope you, her sweet voice will stroke your tender heart.

Julien Wilson returns to Bar 303 this October for a special Wednesday night series (excl. 8 Oct) 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

Bohjass JasshuB - a celebrated tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge, and soul - is currently on a seasonal break, but returns for one of its special nights this Monday, 20 October featuring

• Bohjass

• Toqui

• Yurodivye

$5 Cash Entry

7.00 PM start

Discover new frontiers in Australian-Indonesian culture through improvised music and dance.

Improvisation ensemble and creative platform Sahul Sakti, Indonesian dangdut/funk/gamelan fusion group the Jawa Pitu Band, and Indonesian dance group Sanggar Lestari, join forces in a one-night special to explore new directions and possibilities in Australian-Indonesian music through music and dance. The performance will also show how Indonesian art forms are very much part of global musical and cultural dialogues.

Sahul Sakti is a Melbourne-based improvisation ensemble who draws on the members' post-classical, Brazilian, Asia-Pacific, jazz, and experimental music influences to create a sound that is rooted in friendship, imagination, and a deep exploration of acoustic possibilities. Using its base in pencak silat (an Indo-Malay dance martial arts and cultural form) and in gamelan music, Sahul Sakti will use the fullest extent of its imaginative powers to create improvised music that reflects the melting-pot of cultures and musical genres that is Australia.

Sanggar Lestari is a traditional and modern Indonesian dance group that has been around for almost 30 years. In addition to showcasing traditional Indonesian dance, Sanggar Lestari will join Sahul Sakti to do improvised modern Indonesian dance to highlight the ever-evolving nature of Indonesian dance. It is also a spontaneous dialogue between dancers and musicians - come and find out just what they have to say to one another, and explore the live intersection between movement and music!

To end, the dandut fusion group the Jawa Pitu Band will bring their high-energy performances to get you onto the dance floor. A dynamic 7-piece world music ensemble that seamlessly melds Indonesian dangdut and gamelan traditions with the improvisational spirit of jazz and the infectious rhythms of funk.

Tickets

Record Launch for "Place, Pattern, People" by Robbie Belchamber with live band, support from Indigo King and Bede Benny.

"Place, Pattern, People" is the debut full length record by guitarist and composer Robbie Belchamber. In an alternative folk style, it explores linear melodies, layers of acoustic sounds and fluid approaches to rhythm. It's seen Robbie collaborate with dear friends & fellow musicians, featuring vocalists Grace Robinson, Stella Dunai and Isaac Wattis and a score of local instrumentalists.

A special show not to be missed! Vinyl + Merch available on the night.

Tickets $15 presale, $20 on the door.

Tickets available here

Doors: 7:30pm

Bede Benny: 8:00pm

Indigo King: 9:00pm

Robbie Belchamber: 10:00pm

Renowned Hammond organist Michel Bénébig returns to Bar 303 for a powerful night of soul jazz, blues and groove-driven improvisation.

Born in New Caledonia, Michel has built an international career performing across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, France and beyond. His command of the Hammond B3 organ and deep connection to the jazz organ tradition place him among the leading voices in the genre today.

With early roots in classical piano and a passion for artists like Jimmy Smith, Lonnie Smith and Rhoda Scott, Michel brings decades of musical experience to every performance. His shows are energetic, expressive and rooted in the language of swing, blues and rhythm.

Named Organist of the Month by the International Archives for the Jazz Organ, Michel has shared stages with some of the world’s greatest jazz organists and continues to champion the artform through performance, education and collaboration.

Join us at Bar 303 for a rare Melbourne appearance by one of the world’s most respected soul jazz organists.

Julien Wilson returns to Bar 303 this October for a special Wednesday night series (excl. 8 Oct) 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

Rudi Sound System returns to Bar 303 for a night of deep selections and heavyweight sound. Very excited to have Simo aka Mago Neru joining us.

Bringing the full spectrum of roots reggae, dub, steppers, UK garage and jungle, Rudi Sound delivers a true sound system experience. Expect warm analogue textures, heavy basslines and a dancefloor guided by rhythm and community.

Built and run by local crew with a love for deep sound culture, the Rudi Sound rig is designed to move both body and soul.

FREE ENTRY

Instrumental Soul / Latin / Jazz - Forged during Melbourne’s COVID‑lockdowns, The Winfield Road Experiment began as a creative escape for a group of old friends and new collaborators. From the moment they hit the stage in the inner north, they’ve become known for high‑energy, instrumental performances that blend soul, Latin, jazz and blues into something both expansive and intimate.

Their sound features catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, flamboyant percussion, powerful horn lines, and wailing solos. The band is composed of talented members: Jake Underwood (guitar), Thom Swain (bass), Tobias Bottrall (trumpet), Nick Fruewirth, and Zeb Fernandez (drums).

They released their sophomore album Soulsa Verde, which shows their range from gospel‑tinged ballads to spy‑funk inspired tracks, big jazz party vibes, hidden flute solos, and thunderous percussion. As a live act, they’re best experienced when every element, horns, rhythm section, solos, comes together to build immersive instrumental narratives.

2 sets, starts at 6pm.
Entry $15

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Get ready to groove to forró at Bar 303 in Melbourne, as Fuá da Tita brings Brazilian rhythms, lively beats, and an unforgettable dance party! Don't miss it!

Fuá da Tita is a Naarm (Melbourne) - based forró band channelling the vibrant pulse of Brazil’s northeast. With roots in xote, xaxado, baião and arrasta-pé, our music is rhythmic, joyful and deeply connected to tradition. Influenced by icons like Luiz Gonzaga, Dominguinhos, Trio Nordestino, Os 3 do Nordeste… the band delivers high-energy sets that celebrate forró’s true essence: music made to dance.

Their contagious grooves and rich instrumental arrangements invite everyone - dancers or not - to move their bodies.

Whether it be at festivals or intimate venues, Fuá da Tita brings people together through rhythm, community and joy.

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

Bella Cloud a songwriter with roots in San Diego, California (USA) now based in Naarm after the launch of her debut EP, The Limerent, which along with the rest of her songs nestles itself somewhere between the genres of folk, indie rock, and chamber pop. Cloud’s music often arrives through fruitful vessels such as open tunings, delicate finger picking, and illustrative lyricism and creates a reflective, honest, and excavating experience for listeners with open ears.

Sydney born, Melbourne based improviser and songwriter Maisie Niven ditches the comfort of instrumental music for the vulnerability of lyrics and song. An exploration of anxiety, magic thought, memory, identity, and growth, Maisie's music is foremost an exercise in openness. Inspired by a love of Andy Shauf, Cameron Winter, Adrienne Lenker, and Margaret Glaspy, you are guaranteed to enjoy this performance.

8pm - Bella Cloud

9pm - Maisie Niven

Tickets are $15 or pay as you can on the door! Everyone is welcome!

Anomaly is a dynamic Melbourne-based fusion outfit featuring: Jeremy Poole-Johnson on Keys, Alex Hughes on Guitar, Owen Downie on Bass, and Thom Mann on Drums. An elite group of forward-thinking musicians, Anomaly explores virtuosic instrumental music with highly-organized arrangements and improvisational flair, drawing inspiration from jazz, progressive rock, funk and metal. Whether performing some of the great fusion music of the past and present, or their own innovative compositions, Anomaly crafts an immersive and enthralling sonic experience.

Step into the sacred rhythm.

On Saturday, Oct 4th, Bar 303 Northcote becomes a portal - a pulsing nexus where bass meets breath, and tribe becomes one. Under the violet glow of a sonic eclipse, Roshin, Jimmy Strat, Sundari and Mickey Space guide us through waves of Afro, Tribal, Melodic, and Progressive House/Techno - a dance floor alchemy of deep grooves and ancient memory.

Expect neon war paint. Expect ecstatic movement. Expect to be seen.

From 7PM to 1AM, we weave a spell of presence, sweat, and collective release. This is more than a party, it’s a ceremony of rhythm, a gathering of the mystic-hearted. Come dressed in your wild.

You can get your tickets here..

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

FREE ENTRY

Three parts 70s Cop Show, two parts Northcote Brickworks, and four parts Hugh Hefner’s Tracksuit.

Get ready to step into a world where silky smoking pyjamas are the dress code and the vibes are nothing short of cinematic magic. The Cinematics bring a unique blend of retro cool, mixing gritty 70s cop show swagger with a Northcote Brickworks edge and the unmistakable flair of Hef’s finest tracksuit moments.

Pop on your silkiest smoking pyjamas and mosey on down to Bar 303 for a night of unforgettable grooves, wild style, and cinematic storytelling.

Supported by The Agents of Reverb - a four-piece powerhouse serving up surf and spy/detective tunes straight from the 1960s TV and film vaults. Expect a high-energy set blending Rockabilly, R&B, Soul, and instrumental shakers that will keep you moving all night long.

Join us for a night where nostalgia meets cool - it’s The Cinematics at Bar 303. Don’t miss it!

The Calabrians

Melbourne's newest hard rock band The Calabrians are keen to show what they’ve got. Co founder Pip Pupillo has spent the last 35+ years fronting veteran Alt country/rock band The T-bones, but decided at age 56 to start a hard rock band with his old buddy Baz Valance. Valance is a slick guitarist with a metal background and Pupillo says the combination of his rough style with the slickness of Valance has produced something special. Influences range from AC/DC to the Sunnyboys to Radiobirdman and REM and their sound posses that uniquely Australian hard rock edge. The Calabrians are here.

free entry

The Putbacks. Simon Mavin - Hammond, Tom Martin - Guitar, Henry Jenkins - bass, Justin Marshall - percussion & drummer - Rory McDougall.

8pm doors, $20 cash entry

The Putbacks are stone cold pros, grizzled veterans of all the tours and all the studios. As individuals, they’re the players behind so many bands it’s difficult to list. Their collaboration with Emma Donovan elevates their music and Emma’s songs to another level, an enigmatic sound that can be heard on their most recent release Under These Streets (2021) written in the depths of lockdown, and prior to this Crossover (2020).

The Putbacks take their cues from the great house bands of the 60s and 70s soul studios - think of The MGs, The Meters and The Wrecking Crew, as well as film composers from David Axelrod to Adrian Younge and contemporary instrumental groups BADBADNOTGOOD and Khruangbin.

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Julien Wilson returns to Bar 303 this October for a special Wednesday night series (excl. 8 Oct) 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

Get ready for a great night of FREE stand up comedy at 303 featuring some of the best acts going around Melbourne happening every last Tuesday of the month.

This week featuring

• Zach Riley 

• Nick Capper 

• Andrew Portelli

• Richard Menses

• Tom Hedley 

• Aaqib Merchant 

• many more

Homebass is coming back to Bar 303 with another heavy session of bass and beats.

We’re gearing up to bring you a night full of deep rolling pressure and unclassifiable beat science with a massive line up featuring

SISTYM - https://soundcloud.com/sistym - DNB, 140. Dubstep

ANGUS GREEN - https://soundcloud.com/agreen -UKG, DNB

DAGGERS - 140. Dubstep

FREE ENTRY before 10PM tickets must be booked online in advance

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The Hornstars. Funky. Danceable. Quirky. While they may not take themselves too seriously, they are serious about creating a funky good time. The Hornstars will put the cut in your strut and the glide in your stride.

The Hornstars sound is big, brassy and bold. The lineup is fronted by the charismatic Clancy Cullen a jazz-trained vocalist with undeniable stage presence. The horn section - Daniel Bardan (trumpet), Bruce Cousins (trombone), Russell B Myers (tenor sax) adds the sass and dance moves that only live horns can bring. The rhythm section - Joey Mount (drums), Mike Holloway (bass), Peter Bonett (keys), Gareth Durant (guitar) and Eric Morand (alto sax and percussion) drive the the funky beat. Each adds their own influences to the mix. Jazz, blues, soul, reggae - it may not all be funk as we know it, but it is definitely funky.

The Hornstars formed in 2016, so the story goes, after founding members were kicked out of a ska band for allegedly “playing on the one”. The band quickly recruited their 9-piece lineup and confected a set of catchy and danceable songs, which they took to the pubs and bars of Melbourne and beyond, and eventually released as their debut album in March 2020.

Over the next couple of years the band’s writing evolved, sometimes reflecting the challenging times the world was facing (witness the hard funk grooves of "No Gigs" and "Half Way There"), and at others expressing aspirations for brighter future ("Touch", "Say Goodbye"). Emerging between lockdowns in 2021, the new songs were greeted with an enthusiastic reception and sold out shows.

With their second album Half Way There released in August 2022, the Hornstars are regulars on the Melbourne music scene. As well as packing out local venues, the Hornstars have proven themselves on bigger stages with opening slots for Ska legends The Allniters at the Corner Hotel, Disco Superstars Boney M at the Palais Theatre, and a feature slot at the St Kilda Blues Festival. It's little wonder The Hornstars were dubbed "a big band with a big future" by AMRAP's Cameron Mengenoni. And while we may be living in uncertain times, here is one thing to be sure of - The Hornstars are where the party's at, and everyone's invited.

More info www.thehornstars.com

Naarm/Melbourne post-punk powerhouse SKIPTONS announce their first and only hometown headline live show in 2025. 

Following the release of the band's latest single ‘I Need Your Hand In This’ back in June, there has been this lingering feeling that something has been left unfinished. After some reflection, the band concluded that the source for the strange droning feeling is that there hasn’t been a proper launch, no ceremony, no celebration, which just doesn't sit right, or make any sense. So, SKIPTONS are finally giving ‘INHYIT’ the launch it demands with one roaring party.  

Joining SKIPTONS are Perth born indie rockers RubyHoo who are hot off the release of their EP ‘Before it was now’ and its subsequent sold out Australian tour.

TIMETABLE

08.00 PM - Doors

09.00 PM - 60nice (DJ set)

09.20 PM - RubyHoo (Live band)

10.00 PM - SKIPTONS (Live band)

11.00 PM - SKIPTONS + Special Guests (DJ set)

More info and tickets via https://linktr.ee/skiptons

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.

This September you will forget you ever wanted to move to Austin because BDC are bringing you 2 sets of 2 steppable Honky Tonk every Wednesday night from 8pm FOR FREE!!!

Block out your Wednesday nights this Sept and join us at 303 to complete the holy trinity of midweek Honky Tonk in melbourne's inner north.

We'll be joined by Jarrah Meagher on pianny plus a plerothra of guest musicians and vocalists. Start practicing your favourite country songs, cause we'd love you to sing one with us!

Giddy up!

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