Here we go… HomeBass is back featuring Love Camp head honcho Butterz (Brisbane) and HomeBass old boys Auramechanic and Old China.

If you have ever been to a festival where Butterz and his crew set up a Love Camp stage or theme camp you’d know the place is just dripping with vibe. Hip hop, beats, sleazy House grooves, thumping techno. Not a stone of genre unturned if there’s shit that makes you move underneath it.
Not to be missed.

As always, FREE ENTRY for the first 100 tickets via the ticket link.
$10 on the door after that

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

Tom Fryer Band

From 7.00 PM

5$ Cash Entry

Nama Rangachari on double bass and Lewis But-Husaim on pedal steel guitar debut Quiet Electric at Bar 303, joined by Alby Rolfe on drums and John Bennett on Hammond B3.

Quiet Electric will play original compositions by Nama alongside repertoire drawing from jazz, Americana, folk, and blues.

Joining them is Choro, the Brazilian folk-jazz project from flautist Yael Zamir, and Gonzo, featuring Richie on guitar and Dean Kalait on tenor saxophone, exploring free improvisation, melody, and texture.

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8pm Strange Meeting (Obtuse angles and hairpin turns)

9.30 Julien Wilson’s Rhythmista 

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 on the door, 8pm

www.julienwilson.com

Henry Manetta and the Trip - Kickin’ the B @ 303

Henry Manetta & The Trip make their 303 debut with an irresistible blend of deep Hammond grooves, original songs, and timeless soul and jazz classics.

Fronted by the unmistakable voice of Henry Manetta—hailed as one of Australia's most distinctive vocalists—this powerhouse quintet delivers music that's raw and full of spontaneity.

From his early days with Adelaide's Precious Memories to sharing stages with Wendy Saddington, Margret RoadKnight and Renee Geyer, Henry has forged a singular musical path. Since crossing paths at Dizzy’s Jazz Bar in 2001, Henry and his musical director Adam Rudegeair have played countless gigs and created three unique and expansive albums: Bijou Box (2004), Sexjazz (2009), and the forthcoming The Delirium Room.

"Henry Manetta's set was a truly impressive tour-de-force showing off his extraordinary expressive range.” - skylashes.com.au

“Super cool, overtly clever, and executed with considerable panache” - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald

Featuring:
Henry Manetta (vocals)
Adam Rudegeair (Hammond organ)
Ron Romero (saxophone)
Hadyn Murtagh (bass)
Edward York (drums)

8pm Doors
9pm Show
$20 on the door (cash only)

A night of salsa, soul and Latin grooves 💃

Salsa Casera brings a 9 piece powerhouse band delivering all-time salsa hits live! Expect deep rhythms, big arrangements, and the sound of the dance floor coming alive.

Opening the night: Velour and Keets. Both amazing bands with a whole lotta soul and Latin influence.

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Salsa Casera brings the greatest salsa hits to the stage with a powerful 9-piece professional Latin band. Featuring iconic songs from the golden era of salsa and beyond, the band delivers an authentic live experience driven by world-class musicianship, rhythm, and energy.

With a full horn section, percussion, and a dynamic ensemble sound, Salsa Casera captures the spirit of salsa music and brings audiences together through the joy of live performance.

Joining Salsa Casera for the evening are Velour and Keets. Velour brings a set of classic soul and latin covers, while Keets delivers original music blending modern soul with Latin-inspired rhythms. Together, they set the stage for a night celebrating rhythm, culture, and live music.

Cat & Bull Club presents the House of Love tour, with the first date featuring @diopsideband, a Melbourne 4-piece band blending blues, grunge, punk, and psychedelic rock.

Saturday, 1 August 2026
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
@303thebar, Northcote

NOISEFLOOR is a curated music event hosted by Melbourne Metalcore act Terra Valē - showcasing a select group of diverse acts that draw from a wide spectrum of sound. This flagship event marks the first instalment of an intended annual gathering of local acts to celebrate a mutual love of music and community.

The line-up features your hosts Terra Valē, Burn City Hardcore representatives Destrøy, Nu-Metalcore titans All Monsters Are Human, and newcomers Deadlock.

All are invited to celebrate a mutual love of heavy and homegrown music. See you there.

Location - Bar 303, Northcote
Early-bird tickets $15 (1 week only)
Pre-sale tickets - $20
Door tickets $25

Bohjass again joins JasshuB in a celebrated tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge, and soul.

6/30pm yurodivy play sweet tunes from around the world and a few sneaky ones of my own

7/30pm the wonderful benny carr trio featuring aaron mcCoullough on drummo and philip rex on bass- a rare chance to see these fantastic melbourne musos dusting off the dust from a few tunes from the jazz repertoir

9/30pm...my bewdiful bohjass delving deep into the incendiary library of lost free jazz bliss and geo politically infused rage...not to be missed

$5 Cash Entry

6:30 PM start

Sweat Every Wednesday through August at Bar 303 in Northcote.

Sweat combines groove, spoken word, horn melodies and improvisation to create a fresh take on spiritual jazz. With a cast of vibrant young musicians, the band features vocalist and poet Jag, who traverses seamlessly between spoken word and singing over the top of resonant, intense grooves.
GET DOWN

$15 Cash Entry
8pm

Hook Turn is a groovy organ trio playing funky originals that hit you in the head, the heart, the feet — and a few places in between. Think spinning Leslie cabinets, warbly tape delays, springy reverbs, and a pocket so deep you'll need a map to get out. Named after Melbourne's infamous intersection manoeuvre — where you swing left to turn right — Hook Turn takes the indirect route to the pocket, and that's exactly where they live. Featuring Adrian Whitehead on Hammond, Tim Nikolsky on guitar, and on the drum kit – Daniel Berry. Hook Turn’s influences come from the likes of Medeski Martin & Wood, Grant Green & Soulive. The result is punchy, robust, spicy, and just citrusy enough to keep you honest — music for people who nod their heads before they even realise they're doing it. Tix - $20 (CASH ONLY) on the door.

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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Cinematics + Jump the Fence (Argentina)

Cinematics: Hard as a Northcote brick one minute, soft as a broccoli stalk from Bad Coles the next. The Cinematics are a band of the north, their moody soundtrack rocking venues from Fitzroy to Brunswick.

Sonic Fuze brings their debut single “Red” to Bar 303 with an electrifying blend of jazz, funk, and fusion. Formed during the 2020–21 lockdown by brothers Lyndon and Lachie Riggs on saxophone and drums (often mistaken for twins!), the project has since evolved into a dynamic six-piece united by a shared love of jazz, improvisation, and groove.

The launch at Bar 303 celebrates the release of “Red”, marking the start of an exciting new chapter, with more original music and a debut album on the horizon.

The Payback are a sextet of young and eager working musicians based in Naarm/Melbourne, recreating the timeless sounds of the funk, soul and blues greats, including James Brown, The Meters, Jimmy Smith, Donny Hathaway, Betty Davis and many more. Their performances are exhilarating, authentic and deeply funky. The Payback will send any crowd into a hypnotic state of dance and groove. ‘Get down, get down’

Catron Trio is the project of Leo Laddin-Catron, Charlie Smith and Max Ingles, playing and creating music that resonates with each member. The trio aims to create a rich sound leaning into modern jazz with the bones of traditional jazz, focusing on dynamics and tension through their music.

8:00pm
$20 pre-sale | $25 doorsr

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Sweat Every Wednesday through August at Bar 303 in Northcote.

Sweat combines groove, spoken word, horn melodies and improvisation to create a fresh take on spiritual jazz. With a cast of vibrant young musicians, the band features vocalist and poet Jag, who traverses seamlessly between spoken word and singing over the top of resonant, intense grooves.
GET DOWN

$15 Cash Entry
8pm

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.

ATHANASIA is redefining Australian soul, blending old-school funk with a modern pop flair. A vocalist, songwriter and producer inspired by Amy Winehouse and Olivia Dean, her diary-like lyricism draws listeners into a world where vulnerability and confidence coexist.  

A sought-after collaborator, she features on releases including Tigerlily’s ‘Sway’ and KLP’s ‘Best Believe’, contributing to a catalogue that has amassed over 4 million streams. Her work has charted Top 10 on Beatport’s Hype Dance/Electro Pop chart, reached the Apple Music Dance Top 100, and landed editorial support across Spotify and Apple Music, alongside global syncs with JBL and Roblox.

On stage, ATHANASIA has performed at BIGSOUND, SXSW Sydney and Rolling Stone House, supported the Earth, Wind & Fire Experience at Enmore Theatre, and headlined sold-out shows in both Sydney and London. Whether delivering intimate sets or commanding a full band, she is fast emerging as one of Australia’s most compelling voices.

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

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

Mankind Soundscapes and Bar 303 present a night of Gothic sounds featuring a delectable selection from across the many sub-genres currently seeing a revival in Naarm/Melbourne.

DYSTROPOLIS bring the post-punk tinged, driving bass and jangling guitars of classic 80's goth and new wave.
Think: Siouxsie and the Banshees or The Cure

MANKIND is known for their energetic live performances and dynamic soundscapes featuring emotive vocals, melodic basslines, droning synths, and booming percussion.
Think: Jane's Addiction or Joy Division meets Type O Negative

WOLF ARROW RAIN's neo folk inspired music swings between melancholia to soothing lullabies.
Think: Florence in the Machine or a femme Jeff Martin

What do all these bands share in the sonic and visual realm?
Collectively, they are defined by a brooding, atmospheric sound, driven by deep basslines, reverb-heavy guitars, and melancholic or romantic themes. They share a distinct fashion and lyrical ideology that embraces macabre, melancholic and the darker side of life.

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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!

Celebrating the 3-year journey of Rudi Sound @Bar303 with a best of selection in roots reggae and dub. Adrian from Adrians Wall Soundsystem was the first guest selector at our very first gig. He's returning with one of his special selections to help elevate the vibes. See you in the dance! .....

Sweat Every Wednesday through August at Bar 303 in Northcote.

Sweat combines groove, spoken word, horn melodies and improvisation to create a fresh take on spiritual jazz. With a cast of vibrant young musicians, the band features vocalist and poet Jag, who traverses seamlessly between spoken word and singing over the top of resonant, intense grooves.
GET DOWN

$15 Cash Entry
8pm

Sweat Every Wednesday through August at Bar 303 in Northcote.

Sweat combines groove, spoken word, horn melodies and improvisation to create a fresh take on spiritual jazz. With a cast of vibrant young musicians, the band features vocalist and poet Jag, who traverses seamlessly between spoken word and singing over the top of resonant, intense grooves.
GET DOWN

$15 Cash Entry
8pm

Queensland born Chris Johnstone called Canberra home for the past 25 years, establishing himself as one of its most in demand guitar teachers and talented performers. A graduate of the Australian National University and prize winner in the prestigious Ike Isaacs Jazz guitar competition, Chris has performed with many preeminent musicians in the Australian jazz scene including Dale Barlow, Carl Dewhurst, James Sherlock, Mat Jodrell, Warwick Alder, Carl Mackey, Ben Hanlon, Ben Robertson, Mark Fitzgibbon, Brendan Clark, Anton Delecca, Tom Lee, Danny Fisher, Emma Gilmartin, Con Campbell, John Mackey, John Morrison, Jacki Cooper and Gary France, establishing himself as a stylistically flexible and diverse performer.

​Chris has since relocated to Melbourne and is not only becoming an in demand player in the local scene, but also one of Melbourne's most sought after private tutors.

2 sets, 9pm - 11pm

Tix $20 (cash only) on the door.

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

Your home of Bass music, DNB, 140, Beats, Hiphop & UKG.

Special Guests -

TBA

8:30-1am

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ONLY VALID BEFORE 10pm

With a constantly evolving sound that incorporates electronic music, Iranian folk, hip-hop, and contemporary classical music, Shayan is a forward-thinking, ever-changing jazz ensemble.

Fuá do Nordeste: A Brazilian Cultural Immersion is a free, community-focused event celebrating the music, dance, and cultural traditions of Northeast Brazil. Through live music, workshops, and audience participation, the event aims to create an engaging and inclusive cultural experience for people of all backgrounds.

This event is supported by the City of Darebin as part of Darebin FUSE Festival .

Free Entry ticket

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...

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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

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

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