Our colourful show will portray West African culture through rhythms, songs, and movement incorporating African dance and drumming at its best with Aboriginal didgeridoo. Come and see our high energy blend of West African and Aboriginal culture . An original performance, not seen anywhere else.

The evening will include:

Mic Neda

Azonto Mix (DJ Marrs and DJ Vyruz

Shabba/Dancer (Ghana

Kofi Kunkpe/Drummer (Ghana

Julius Bright Sackey/Dancer (Ghana

Nii Kpakpo Addo/Dancer (Ghana

Mohamed Camra ( Guinea

Doors Open at 8:00PM

Entry fee $20

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"The more they play, the angrier they get!"

Local acts Bollard and Georgia Smith team up with Sydney band Gostwyck for the Melbourne leg of their single tour. Come down to 303 for a night of musical activity, have a couple of drinks on us and dance til ya can't dance no more.

$5 entry

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Check out the bands here:

https://www.facebook.com/thebandbollard/?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/gostwyckmusic/?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/georgia.smith.music/?fref=ts

After the success of their debut EP ‘It’s All A Dream’ and tour which featured sold out headline shows in Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra, Sydney’s up and coming alt-rock six-piece Gostwyck are back, and set to celebrate the upcoming release their new single 'Riverstone' on The Riverstone Tour.

The tune signals a new direction for the band, drawing on strong 80’s New Wave influences channeling the arena sounds of Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen and The Cure while holding steadfast to the ambient aesthetic reminiscent of The War on Drugs and Gang of Youths. Having spent the last six months refining their recorded and live sound with accomplished producer Lewis Mitchell (The Parliament Studios), Gostwyck are back with their punchy and mesmerising live show, embarking on The Riverstone Tour this April, May and June!

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"The more they play, the angrier they get!" - Jack Anstey

"Bollard are definitely the kind of guys that would wear sunglasses indoors." - Barman Geoff

Co-Headlining with Gostwyck on the Melbourne leg of their Riverstone Tour are local newcomers Bollard. Expect fuzzy guitars and driving rhythms influenced by bands like Dinosaur Jr., The Drones & Gang of Four, and lyrics that vascillate between philosophical musing and modern Australian storytelling.

'Kickin' The B' at 303.

Hammond drenched tunes of funky deep soul grooves.

Jake Mason (Hammond)

Dan West (Guitar)

Ivan Khatchoyan (Drums)

8pm doors, $10 entry

www.facebook.com/pages/Cookin-on-3-Burners/119006314005

http://www.cookinon3burners.com

Come along to Amnesty Northcote’s FREE screening of Gayby Baby!

This screening will feature a talk from a leader within the LGBT community. We hope to raise awareness and promote discussion about the LGBT rights movement.

About the film:

Gayby Baby is a documentary about kids raised by same-sex couples. These numbers are growing worldwide – who are these kids? What do they think about having same-sex parents? Do they face different issues to other kids?

This documentary is told from the perspective of the kids, providing an intimate and human account of four children and their families.

www.amnesty.org.au/events/northcote-action-group-gayby-baby-film-night

Music from their recent release "This Canvas", as well as some new pieces and some old favorites.

Isaac Gunnoo - bass
Selene Messinis - piano
Maddison Carter - drums

Music from 8:30pm
Donation Entry

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Robert Johnson was able to heavily influence the shape of popular music throughout the 20th century, despite being virtually unknown until several decades after his death and only recording a total of 29 different songs.

Come along and hear his entire recorded works performed live by one of Melbourne's most exciting guitar players - BOADZ.

A free night of cabaret, music, poetry, performance art, film, comedy and more! Tonight's theme: Angels, Devils and other mythical creatures. Prizes for the best dressed mythical creature!

Tonight's supernatural feast includes:

*our favourite little devil, Tim Train

*the astonishing shapeshifter Brendan Bonsack

*seraphic songs and demonic ditties from...
The Citizens Band (Sjaak de Jong, Graham Twist, Bernadette Brogan, Anna Fern)

and more!

Entry is FREE to all who come colourfully attired, $5 for anyone wearing black.
 

Don't miss this rare Melbourne appearance of Totally Gourdgeous.

Thursday May 18, 7:30pm.

They'll be trying out a bunch of exciting new material from their album-in-the-making, "Gourd in the Act".

Formed in 1998, Australian band Totally Gourdgeous is four singer/songwriter/musicians united under gourd. Indeed, playing instruments made from woody cucurbits, they make a manic, organic, folk/funk philosophy to feed your wildest pumpkin longings. Penelope Swales (guitar), Carl Pannuzzo (drums), Mal Webb (bass/mbira) and Andrew Clermont (violin/mandolin/guitar). Songs by themselves and a few dear friends. Imagine Joni Mitchell and James Brown getting down in Bob Marley's pumpkin patch via the Muppets. Infectious eclectic beauty in the gourdiest of costumes. All the instruments are made by Penelope under the guidance of world renowned luthier, Jack Spira.

www.facebook.com/totallygourdgeous

The Gallant Trees will be releasing their much awaited first digital single off their new album Open Book Syndrome 'Too Many Snakes' at 303 in Northcote. Supported by Birthday Girl (featuring Prairie Nischler). This will be entry by Gold Coin, extra if you would like a download to the single.

Sabrina Lawrie is in town with her band The Hunting Party for the weekend, all the way from sunny Brisbane and she will be stepping out solo with her Gibson SG to close out her time in Melbourne at 303 with special guests The Jackrabbits and a debut gig from Rambo Fox!!

Set your faces to WOW!! Gonna be amazeballs \m/

7-Rambo Fox

8-The Jackrabbits

9-Sabrina Lawrie (& the hunting party)

$10 at the door from 6pm

We're playing from 3:30-4:30pm. $10 entry/or by donation at the door. It'll be our last show in Melbourne until later in the year! :)
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Off the back of performing at Australia's largest folk festivals, including Woodford Folk Festival and Queenscliff Music Festival, 23 year old Triple J Unearthed Spotlight Artist ‘Tullara' has quickly developed a reputation as one of the country’s brightest up and coming performers. Renowned for her guitar playing, described as “beautifully complex and intricate while within an instant raw and powerful”, Tullara has an endearing stage presence and high energy performance.

“Tullara has a way with words and a way with that guitar. She's a gifted artist just at the beginning of what looks to be a promising adventure ahead.” - John Butler

www.facebook.com/tullaramusic

Come join us this saturday as we chuck on our best Lowies, pack the maggy up and "go up the street for smokes" and a couple of cheeky ones at beautiful Bar 303 with our friends Fortress of Narzod and Seance Mystere. $8 on the door

Sansonus are an ex-VHS rental store turned high energy drunken pop act. Once described as "80s heartthrob music with rabies" the band teeter on the edge of accessible danceable pop with a pinch of psychedelic fear.

Also playing are: 

Bitterfruitt. Unique 5 piece alternative project with delicious grooves and rich female vocals. 

As well as :

Dr. Sinha's Jazz Lobotomy. 

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Paul Williamson’s Hammond Combo. Australia's most distinctive Hammond band - Paul Williamson's Hammond Combo - has been a household name for more years than many can remember. They set the benchmark years ago, yet still go out on a limb to stretch their musicallity due to the skills of the members. Lead by Paul Williamson on baritone/tenor sax/cool vocals, with Michael Jordan hitting those skins ever so artistically, the wailing/grinding Hammond sound comes from no other than Timothy Neal.

303 Hammond night: 1st & last Thursdays.

Doors @ 8pm Performance 9.00-11.00pm $10 entry

Different Hammond player every time. Next Hammond Session: - Thur 25th May – Cookin’ on 3 Burners.

Folk Punk.  8pm.  Free Entry!

https://www.facebook.com/lukeseymoup

https://www.facebook.com/The-Cooks-Music-236801386651540/

Cruise down High Street and be whisked into the warm embrace of some perfectly moody tunes oozing out of the glorious doors of 303...

Ioda Rosa are still soaring off the back of their debut album "Ferris Wheel" released in August last year. They've got a huge catalog of new material to play; come and listen to their dark, swooning, rumbling post rock textures and be immersed in their emotional storytelling and dry humour.

Dougal & The Sunken Sea are going to be blasting some new art rock anthems - Come for the polyrhythms, stay for the feelings!
Witness our crunchy harmonic material and bonkers rhythms as Dougal wails about anxiety and the fragility of youth and grumbles about politics and existentialism.
We released a two track EP last year and we're ready to start trialling some new tunes in preparation for another release.
You'll hear some oldies, some goodies and some rearranged solo tunes, as well as some new bangers that you can bounce along to!

Tickets are $10 at the door.

www.facebook.com/DatSSband

***Pot Chuckas present***

Erin Watkins -
beaut songs by a beaut gal whom we love!

DOG CUNTZ -
badass songs by badass dudes Raph & Sam who are putting out a debut LP soon through their label, Only Once Records!
https://www.facebook.com/dcntz/

ISLA KA -
me singing songs about being heartbroken and the world's injustices but mostly just about being heartbroken, with Dave on double bass!
https://www.facebook.com/islakamusic/

The Flying So High-Os -
hard folk big dogs and one of my favourite bands to grace the earth with killer melodies and a trumpet, yee!
https://www.facebook.com/TheFlyingSoHighOs/

Doors at 7 thirt for 5 $

jazz meets rock

4pm -6pm, free entry

Ron Anderson - Alto , Tenor , Soprano saxophones and Flute

Mike Hirsh - Drums

Ben Harmsen - Bass

Geoff Spooner - Guitar

Free Entry

Free Entry

Irie is arguably the longest running original reggae act in Melbourne. Originally a 8-12 piece outfit, last year Irie went through a major revamp. Inspired by the constant re-inventing of Reggae and using the latest music technology, they operate as a tight and heavy 4 piece.

Queen Charmaine melodies weave through wicked grooves, drum and bass courtesy of Ranji Dread, sweetened up with Sax and Guitar by Ron and Brett. Add percussion to taste.

www.facebook.com/Irieband

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Kid Dingo - The Mamas - Ola Milena (Senivoda)

Perth based rapper-songwriter Kid Dingo presents a bombastic brand of pop music, with roots deep in multiple music traditions and fresh AF raps. Having recently released his EP 'Wild', Kid Dingo makes his Melbourne debut with a live band. This is a musical slap to the face you didn't know you needed.

Keeping it soulful, Kid Dingo is joined by local superstars The Mamas: RnB, Soul, Funk and sweet 90's hiphop vibes from four of the sassiest vocalists you'll ever meet.

Opening the night, songstress Ola Milena is gracing us with a stripped back solo performance: A mix of soul, jazz, polish mountain folk and psychedelic rock. Songs of love and silliness. A Melbourne based dreamy waterfall.

$10

Doors at 7:30

On the 15th April 2017 Shadows At Bay, Citrus Jam and Gravis Mentis will be hitting the stage ready to entertain you all!

Come down for a great night of local music and memories!

Tell your friends and share this event! Let’s make this a big night to remember and support local music!

Doors open at 8pm!

Shadows at Bay
Citrus Jam
Gravis Mentis

To celebrate the release of our new single 'She Was Gold', we're hitting up Bar 303 on Friday April 14th.

We are delighted to have joining us on the night our friends The Fuse and Bright Light Empire.

Bands/Set times:
KOTA - Band 10:15pm - 11pm
The Fuse 9:15pm - 10pm
Bright Light Empire 8:15pm - 9:00pm

Doors open at 7pm
Entry: $10

Following on from four exploratory releases in the early months of 2017; ezekielthomas now prepares to launch his solo project into the cosmos just in time for the Easter Weekend. In the veins of William Basinski, SONOIO and Assembler/Responder; ezekielthomas will bring his subtle, deliberate sounds to life on the stage of Bar 303.

With the help of long standing Melbourne sonic exploiters Gearóid Brinn, Daffodil 11 Day Interval and Shane Van Den Akker; the night is set to showcase the broad sonic palette each artist brings in a collaborative sensory experience that will make the night an absolutely umissable event!

Donation entry. Cd's available at the door for $20.

'Thousand Footsteps' is expansive and broad, whereas 'Invisible Desert', recorded on the same day was more personal and intimate. 'Thousand Footsteps' is an allegory of change in a world of complacent discontent; a world where the future is unseen, unknown and extremely fragile.
The band once again shine in an atmosphere of musical alliance that portrays a beautiful yet simple comittment to wholistic music making.

Timothy Mark Pledger - Saxophones and Guitar
Alastair Watts - Bass Mick Power - Guitar,
Belinda Woods - Flutes Oscar France - Keyboard
Chris Lewis - Percussion Luigi Portararo - Percussion
Daniel Brates - Drums Harry Shaw Reynolds - Drums

Bohjass explore an aural terrain that celebrates European cinematic landscapes whilst traversing a cascading free jazz spirit.


Tim Pledger ~ sax
Belinda Woods ~ flute
Mick Power ~ guitar
Oscar France ~ keyboard/synth
Ali Watts ~ Bass
Daniel Brates ~ Drum kit
Harry Shaw-Reynolds ~ Drum kit
Chris Lewis ~ Percussion
Luigi Portararo ~ Percussion

www.facebook.com/bohjass

It's a ROCKET LAUNCH

I invite you to come celebrate Zoë Fox and the Rocket Clocks releasing our debut single 'Dancer Girl'
With support from our friends 'Girlatones'
Tickets are $10 on the Door
See you at 303 on April 10th ( pencil it in ) and come and show us how you can dance!!

Little Daniel single launch for the song 'Fitzroy Blues (Do You Think Of Me?)' from the upcoming album!

Bar 303, Northcote. 8th April 2017
$5 entry including a copy of the single.

7:30PM - Green Hollows
8:30PM - Pilgrim
9:30PM - Little Daniel

 Roman Tucker (Rocket Science) and Matty Whittle (God) perform for free at Bar 303,High Street Northcote.

Matty will play his debut solo set, with special guest appearance from Rachel Lendvay (BABY 8). Roman Tucker summons Micky Gino Zocchi (Acts Revelations) and James Baldwin (The New Pollution) in their new incarnation 'Checkout'.

Both Roman Tucker & Checkout and Matty Whittle will perform works old and new spanning three decades of discontent and estrangement.

Come bare witness, in an intimate setting off the street and in the window! Wine, Hammond, Leslie and guitars. Great stuff.

And all this is for FREE!!

8pm, free entry

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