“…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

Stupid F*ck The Silly Clown is a Naarm based punk rock clown act with a full band of clowns, performing live music, clowning, skits and comedy and much more. See it for cheap while you still can.

AMAZING CLOWN BAND PLAYING A FUSION OF MUSICAL STYLES AND THERE WILL BE SKITS AND BITS AND CLOWNING

OTHER BANDS SKEZM AND SPEEDBUMPS PLAYING

COME IN CLOWN MAKE UP FOR PRIZES AND GIFTS

$15 CASH
DOORS AT 8

https://www.instagram.com/stupidfuckthesillyclown/

Twobuxx is a rock band from Melbourne’s inner North. We play funny uplifting songs with harmony vocals, fuzzy electric guitar, bass and drums.

It's been a while, we have some new songs and some old favourites to share. Come say goodbye to winter (we think!) with friends and family at the excellent Bar 303 Saturday 30 August. It's free!

Homebass is back this August with another heavy session of bass and beats.

Welcoming back the don Safire from Plasmalab. One of Melbourne’s most respected producers and DJs returns to Homebass to deliver a masterclass in deep rolling pressure. Expect precision sound and no compromise energy.

Also on the bill are residents Big Trouble Old China and Auramechanic. You already know the vibes. From halftime to dubwise to unclassifiable beat science, these two have been setting the standard since day one.

Limited free signups are live now via eventbrite

FREE TICKETS

Only valid before 10PM so get down early or pay at the door

Open jam session

All welcome

Sign up from 8, play ‘til late

Dust off your instrument and come get involved in this amazing music community that gets together twice a month to have a play.
It's an open jam session, all are welcome.
Bring an instrument and get involved!
Backline provided.
Sign up from 8, play 'til late.
Bar 303 Northcote

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!

https://www.instagram.com/buck.dancers.choice/

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

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

CIRCUIT BREAKER is a high octane, Japanese style fusion band, inspired by artists who shaped many classic game soundtracks - artists like Casiopea and T-Square, composers like Koji Kondo and Yoko Shimomura. They are racing into the Melbourne music scene, featuring the talents of:

Sam Spicer - Ewi

Max Peace - Keytar

Xander Barbosa - Guitar

David Ritlewski - Drums

Circuit Breaker made their live debut this year, proudly supporting alternative hip-hop artist Isagani’s debut headline show at Shotkickers.

Their original music fuses serious chops with serious fun, a love letter to the soundtracks of the games that raised them.

With more shows on the horizon - including a show at PAX Australia Oct 12, Circuit Breaker is preparing to bring their joyful, turbocharged fusion to even bigger stages.

https://www.instagram.com/circuit.breaker.band

Enki

Presented as part of Darebin FUSE Festival

A fusion of jazz, electronics, Iranian folk music and the sounds of Darebin. Enki is a unique trio of electronic violin, saxophone and percussion that blends Iranian melody and rhythm, jazz harmony and improvisation and electronic field recordings. At Darebin FUSE Festival 2025, the ensemble will perform a suite of new music fusing live performance with the sounds of distinctive community areas in Darebin, reflecting the diverse spaces of our municipality, highlighting what makes Darebin so unique: multicultural, diverse, structured yet improvised, with an equal exchange of ideas that acknowledge but are not hindered by the weight of tradition. Artists: Omid Shayan, Jackson Fumberger and Mandy Goldsworthy. 

The event will also feature a support act appearance from The Black Sea Ensemble. 

$20 Adult | $15 Concession | Children under 12 free

arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Festivals/Fuse/Enki

The next session of Rudi Sound @Bar303 is scheduled for 6th September. A 5 hour musical journey from roots reggae & dub to jungle. We’ll be joined by local legends Tea Money & C:1 for some jungle indulgence.

Free Entry

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!

https://www.instagram.com/buck.dancers.choice/

LUME is back at Bar 303! Featuring vocalist Yasmin Leyre and cellist Ffion Stoakes.

Yasmin Leyre is an emerging vocalist from melb/naarm. Inspired by artists such as Kristen 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. In this first live performance she will be joined by two members of her sextet, which recently recorded her first EP, set to be released in coming months.

Ffion Stoakes is a trans masc cellist based in Melbourne (Naarm), whose music blends both his jazz and classical training alongside bold sonic experimentation. Through inventive use of loop pedals, effects, and a deep exploration of the cello’s timbral range, Ffion pushes the instrument into new territory. His compositions and improvisations evoke immersive soundscapes that reflect and reimagine the textures and landscapes of Australia.

TIMETABLE

8.00 pm - Yasmin Leyre

9.00 pm - Ffion Stoakes

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

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

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.

This is a fundraiser for Code Northside @code.northside and Blak Pearl Studios @blakpearlstudiofitzroy.

Taking place on unceded Wurundjeri land in the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge sovereignty was never ceded.

FEATURING

@anakbangsamerdeka48
@sekutu.123go
@wolfpackshred
@notmykingmusic
@jalang_dbeat
@workerandparasitebureau
@thevictimsball63
@cantona_oi_fc
@gravitatemhc
@sidesplitter_band

Limited door tickets available and presale in bio of @0161skinsau 

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!

https://www.instagram.com/buck.dancers.choice/

The Corduroys are a Melbourne-based ensemble that seamlessly blends infectious pop melodies with the rhythmic grooves of funk and the sophisticated harmonies of modern jazz. What began as a high-energy cover band has evolved into a formidable force, now captivating audiences with original compositions that pulse with creativity and passion. Fronting the ensemble is a vocalist whose talent is nothing short of extraordinary. With a voice that effortlessly transitions from sultry lows to soaring highs, they captivate audiences with every note... The Corduroys stage presence is magnetic, drawing listeners into a world where every song feels deeply personal and universally resonant. Together, they create a sonic tapestry that's both polished and spontaneous, ensuring every performance is a fresh and exhilarating experience. Whether performing a beloved classic or debuting a new composition, The Corduroys bring the same level of energy, passion, and authenticity to every stage they grace.

Supported by Rivera

Hailing from Melbourne’s inner north, Rivera are a fresh indie outfit weaving lush guitars, dreamy vocals, and groove-laced rhythms into a sound that sits somewhere between nostalgic and new. With influences spanning alternative rock, soul, and ambient pop, their live set promises a journey through heart, haze, and hooks.

Catch both bands live at Bar 303 for an intimate night of original tunes and atmospheric energy!!!

Jacqui Lumsden launches her 4th smashing single of the year: 'Minutes'. Not wasting any time since her last release, Jacqui has thrown everything she's got into this track delivereing other-wordly vocals, gutsy lyrics and perhaps her hookiest melodies to date.

The song is a revelation on how time is precious and we can't afford to waste it with the wrong people. ‘Minutes’ is Jacqui Lumsden at a new creative and personal peak. The song is joyous with a rebellious edge taking inspiration from idols Hayley Williams and Chappell Roan.

With killer supports Peak Park and Supa Lucia on the bill, this show is going to be a high energy celebration of indie pop and disco so come ready to dance.

“With a live show that is colourful and theatrical all at once, Jacqui is a new force on the Melbourne live scene that should be enjoyed.” - BEAT MAGAZINE

“With a new solo venture and captivating stage presence, Jacqui Lumsden ushers in her arrival as a pop phenomenon.” - FORTE MAGAZINE

“Jacqui has got such a knack for impeccable arrangement and vocal treatment. It’s boppy, the lyrics are relatable, the guitar and synths are stunning - you’re the whole package gal!!” - PIP RASMUSSEN, TRIPLE J

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Pinko Collective is a community organisation that aims to help build a strong community and support postive mental health. It does this by connecting people through music.

The goal is simple. Join us to watch or participate in one of our six weekly gatherings where local musicians, both accomplished and amateur, get up to showcase a small set of songs infront of a supportive audience.

It was born our of the Westgarth Idol - a fundraising event for Westgarth Primary - over 15 years ago and is made up of people who are both directly and indirectly linked to local school communities.

Got a song you've always wanted to sing?

As it's a collective, we have a bunch of willing collaborators for any song you may have in mind, so please contact us if you have something in mind you'd like to do?

We're not an open-mic, or a karaoke session, but if you have a direct or indirect link to members of the Collective, you can contact us to play! We particularly encourage women to put their hands up!

Our aim is to build social connection across the community using music as a means to gather together regularly.

Sign up via pinkosessions@gmail.com or just drop in for a pint or for a squiz of the live music.

Come and enjoy the loungey, Saturday arvo vibe! xxxx

Free entry!

Naomi Diane is a Gamilaroi singer-songwriter, raised by the Dharawal ocean and now based in Naarm/Melbourne. After an almost 2 year gap between releases, Naomi Diane returns with her second single 'Same Sky'. A sonic shift into 80's pop disco, capturing the feeling of empowerment after a heavy heart - inspired by the likes of Gavin Turek, Solange, and Jungle. Joined by her full band of gorgeous mates and supported by The Rayes and Lina, it'll be a night of sparkly feminine delight! (Photographer: Ian Laidlaw, 2025)

The Rayesare nostalgia personified. Frizzy hair harmonies and melodicbasslinespiecing together the soundtrack to a late summer 70s film. “Spectral yet striking” (Triple J) - "capturing the joy and pain of the human experience" (The Luna Collective) - TheRayes'are led by sisters, Jordan and Rebecca Stobbe, alongside close friends they have made in their journey from hometown Seattle, USA to Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.

LINA is the solo project of Naarm based 20-something song writer Catalina. Singer,song writerand producer, Cat endeavours to intertwine notes of all her favourites. Inspired by the likes of Alice Phoebe Lou, Rufus Du Sol and Gorillaz - you never really know what you might get. Her music is an exploration of love, a dedication to growth and the ultimate desire to stay playful in this ever so complicated world. 
Creating on the lands of Wurundjeri and Gadubanud people, a gratitude for and essence of land and sea is never far away from her compositions. LINA is excited to transit from Winter hibernation into Spring bloom and bring you a special solo set to accompany Naomi. 

SET TIMES

8:30 - Lina
9:10 - The Rayes
10:10 - Naomi Diane

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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!

https://www.instagram.com/buck.dancers.choice/

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

8:30-10:30pm

www.facebook.com/LanceFergusonMusic

www.facebook.com/thebamboos

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.

Julien Wilson's BlueSurprise

Featuring Stephen Magnusson (gtr), Brett Williams (organ), Yunior Terry (bs), Danny Fischer (dms)

$20, 8pm

Back to play the blues at 303 with this mighty band. Those who were at our first gig know what to expect. For everyone else ... BLUESURPRISE
w/ Stephen Magnusson - guitar
Brett Williams - hammond organ
Danny Fischer - drums
Yunior Terry - bass
Julien Wilson - sax

This will be the first show in a season of different acts curated by Julien Wilson at 303 on Wednesdays in April and May.

The following weeks will feature:

April 9th Rough Diamonds featuring Greg Sheehan + members of 12ToneDiamonds including Naomi Jean, Nick Delaney, Nashua Lee & Arron Light

April 16th Kyrie Anderson / Sam Anning / Stephen Magnusson

April 23rd STOCK (Fermanis/Hale/Harvey)

April 30th Open Thread (Peggy Lee, Theo Carbo, Dylan van der Schyff)

May 7th Trio w/ Sam Anning / Dylan van der Schyff

May 14th STOCK (Fermanis / Hale / Harvey)

May 21st Trio w/ Yunior Terry / Dylan van der Schyff

May 28th Open Thread (Lee / Carbo / van der Schyff)

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.

julienwilson.com

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.

facebook.com/theputbacks

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..

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.

JassHub is an ongoing event every Monday night.
The Jass Hub features improvised and original music with 3 bands each week.

$5 Entry

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

7pm - tba

8pm - tba

9:30pm - tba

The Dozeytones are a 6 piece Melbourne based trad jazz group. They enjoy playing classic New Orleans trad tunes as well as Australian trad tunes from artists such as John Scurry and Allan Browne. The band is known for their energetic collective sound, and are super passionate about keeping this genre alive in the Melbourne scene, especially amongst younger folk!

Catch the Dozeytones performing at bar 303 on October 25th! Join us for a night of swinging trad jazz and fun vibes. 

Cornet - Yael Marks
Clarinet - Jamie Holmes
Trombone - Ashling O’Farrell
Piano - Saffi Campbell Walker
Washboard - Rupesh Bankar
Guitar - Samuel Mazzotta
Sousaphone - Josh Mackie

JassHub EVERY MONDAY night.

Only $5 cash entry.

This week:

7pm - tba

8pm - tba

9:30 - tba

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.

PSI PHI is back at 303 for Australia’s only regular Hammond feature night. Two sets from 9 - don’t miss it!

Drawing inspiration from the gatefold-era of 70s prog and psych rock hedonistic excess, PSI PHI is Sam Cope on Hammond & keys (Blue King Brown, The Badloves), Kumar Shome on guitar (The Punkawallas, Ajax Kwai), Will Hull-Brown on drums (The Cat Empire) and Ryan Monro on bass (The Cat Empire, The Meltdown). This supergroup boasts a burgeoning repertoire of originals, blended with some iconic and formidable covers. PSI PHI evoke the gods & monsters of the golden age of rock with virtuosity and intensity.

Jackson Combo – Take a Mardi Gras trip down to New Orleans with The Jackson Combo. Featuring Gary Jones on Hammond, Peter Jackson on vocals & percussion, Jeff Mead on Sax & backing vocals, and on the skins - Nick Mierisch. A very strong passion for the culture & people of New Orleans, but especially the very distinctive rhythm of the music is what you will experience from the band's performance.

Think of tunes by Dr John, Professor Longhair, Earl King, Neville Brothers & Fats Domino & you'll know what I mean.

Tix $20 (cash only) on the door.

Tonight: PSI - PHI (Sci Fi)

PSI PHI

Returning to Australia’s ONLY regular Hammond night, PSI PHI (“sci-fi”), features Sam Cope (Blue King Brown, Buttered Loaf, The Badloves) on Hammond/keyboards/vocals, Ryan Monro (The Cat Empire, The Meltdown) on bass, Kumar Shome (The Punkawallahs, Mad Vantage, Ajax Kwai) on guitar and Will Hull-Brown (The Cat Empire) on drums. They blend a selection of covers with a growing repertoire of originals, drawing inspiration from the gods and monsters of 70s-era prog and classic rock as well as more modern incarnations, with an appropriate level of musical virtuosity and intensity. Expect anything from Floyd to Focus; Yes to Sabbath; Deep Purple to Justice and everything in-between, and some truly monstrous, organ-driven grooves.

The Thursday Hammond Sessions - Kickin The B at 303 are presented on the first and last Thursdays of each month The Leslie will be spinning and the tone wheels in the mighty vintage B3 style Hammond Organ will be grinding .

8pm doors, $20.