The Melbourne Ukulele Festival returns to Bar 303! For over a decade, 303 has supported the ukulele scene in Melbourne and MUF supports 303!
𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔
27-29 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉, 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑺𝒕, 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒆
𝑻𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝑨𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑵𝑶𝑾 – 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑻𝒊𝒙 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 # 𝑴𝑼𝑭26 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒀𝑶𝑼!
https://events.humanitix.com/melbourne-ukulele-festival-2026
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!
This week featuring
Mick Power Band
Mick is a highly acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator based in Melbourne, recognized for his contributions to the city’s vibrant music scenes. Member of Bumpy, Squid Nebula, Bohjass, Toqui and the Factory House Band.
Strange Meeting
.. is a Naarm/Melbourne-based art-rock project fronted by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jackie French. Named after the Wilfred Owen poem, the band blends grungy, distorted textures with introspective lyrics. They are a staple of Melbourne’s DIY scene, known for their atmospheric originals and collaborative performances.
T-EDD (live)
From 7.00 PM
5$ Cash Entry
A great night of stand up comedy featuring some of the best acts going around Melbourne happening every last Tuesday of the month at the iconic Bar 303 in Northcote.
Line up to be anounced soon.
Come for the laughs, stay for the vibes with FREE ENTRY and CHEAP DRINKS all night
8pm Toby Barrett / Finn Milne
9.30 Julien Wilson’s Rhythmista featuring Nashua Lee, Chris Hale & Dylan 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.
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
Join us for a night of roots reggae and dub at Bar303 Northcote, powered by Rudi Sound.
Very special guest for the night is Rass Tonny!
The Yarra Banks Jam happening every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, featuring our totally pimped out house band of salty Melbourne sea dogs [not actually salty, or sea dogs...a little bit salty maybe.]
Bring your horn, guitar, sticks or whatever else you can make noise with down to Bar 303 and scratch that soul, blues, jazz and funk itch you know you have, before it turns into a rash.
Sign up at 8pm - Play ‘till late!
FREE ENTRY
8pm Abi Lee, Peggy Lee, Paddy Walters
9.30 Julien Wilson w/ Scott Tinkler, Nashua Lee, James Gilligan, Dylan 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.
$20, 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. This edition featuring: ….
Follow @lume.303 on instagram to keep in the loop!
TICKETS are $15 or pay as you can! Everyone is welcome!
A matinee show with the Melbourne-based group Meraki Minds, best described as Indie-pop for big thinkers: twin reverb-soaked guitars, three-part harmonies, and stream-of-consciousness storytelling…what’s not to love? Meraki will perform an especially artful and detailed version of their original music.
Sounds a bit like: Talking heads, Spacey Jane, Alvvays, Tears for Fears, Snail Mail.
Sam Curtis Collective. Please come along to bar @303thebar for your Friday night, @girlsnightinz and @tazflower_ will be joining us for a very special night of tunes and dancing! ✨
Tickets up very soon !
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!
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.
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 featuring Mick Power Band. Mondays at 303 keeps on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul!
Mick is a highly acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator based in Melbourne, recognized for his contributions to the city’s vibrant music scenes. Member of Bohjass, Toqui and the Factory Sessions.
From 7.00 PM
5$ Cash Entry
Klub MUK is an Open Uke Stage the second Tuesday of each month at 303. Hosted by the Melbourne Ukulele Kollective (M.U.K.) an open-armed gaggle of ukers of all ages and persuasions, each equipped with only four strings and the truth! With small egos and big dreams, they're on a crusade to bring the greatest glory to the humblest of instruments and put music back into the hands and hearts of the people.
The first ukulele group in Australia, the Melbourne Ukulele Kollective is still boldly going where no ukuleles have gone before. The “muk” is open to all who wish to join her, regardless of experience, and they delight in crossing borders, smashing boundaries and raising the humble ukulele to new heights! They perform in Art and Music Festivals, pubs, race courses, parks, theatres, schools and on the streets. In 2004 they proclaimed that the Ukulele Revolution had arrived. They now proclaim its glorious victory!
Come early if you want to get your name on the list!
2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH!!
7:30pm, Free
www.muk.com.au
8pm Oscar Garvie Trio (personnel TBC)
9.30 Julien Wilson’s Rhythmista featuring Nashua Lee, Chris Hale & Dylan van der Schyff
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
fugu3state Look out 👀 we're returning to @303thebar to continue the jam odyssey 🫨
April 16 - Two sets from 9pm - Tix on the door
Be there or be 🟨
ALLY OOP MGMT presents Megalomania The Australian Black Sabbath Tribute Show. Rocking Melbourne originally since 2023. Most recently delivering shows at The Graveyard and Wheat wine and whisky bar. They are ready to rock Bar 303 with all your fave Black Sabbath catalogue songs from 1970-1978. Songs include Paranoid War Pigs and Into the void, taking you back in a time warp. Led by Stuart ‘Ozzy ‘Mander Melbourne’s own Prince of Darkness , it is as close as you will get to the British spirit from Birmingham. With our ‘Geezer’ Aaron ‘Traffy’ Trafford, Italian powerhouse drummer Fabry and guest Riffmaster TBC!
Lamassu channel a fierce collision of heavy alternative rock, metal, and progressive influences into a sound that is both immersive and unrelenting.
The Melbourne four-piece deliver expansive tonal live shows driven by well crafted songs and soaring melodic textures.
Known for their commanding presence and tightly honed riff-laden sets, Lamassu are a formidable force in Melbourne’s music scene, delivering performances that hit hard and keep you wanting more long after the amps fall silent!
Razor Burn is a high-energy Aussie rock band delivering raw, electrifying riffs and gritty,
no-nonsense lyrics. Born from the dive bars and underground venues of Australia, the band channels the spirit of classic hard rock with a modern, hard-hitting edge. Their sound is a fusion of blistering guitars, thunderous drums, and anthemic choruses that demand to be played loud.
JPH, a talented songwriter, performer, and recording artist hailing from the Philippines, has fervently pursued his musical passion since the 90's. Besides crafting his own songs, he plays a pivotal role in producing their accompanying music videos.
Following the disbandment of Speakeasy, JPH emerged as a solo artist under the moniker “JPH and The Band of Criminals” in 2013, continuing his artistic journey.
Currently based in Adelaide, South Australia, he collaborates with local musicians, Dean Hermano (Dangerous Bear), Justin Neave (Dangerous Kitty) , Con Magourilos (Dangerilla) and forms “THE DANGEROUS ANIMALS.” as his supporting band.
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 featuring Mick Power Band. Mondays at 303 keeps on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul!
Mick is a highly acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator based in Melbourne, recognized for his contributions to the city’s vibrant music scenes. Member of Bohjass, Toqui and the Factory Sessions.
From 7.00 PM
5$ Cash Entry
The Yarra Banks Jam happening every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, featuring our totally pimped out house band of salty Melbourne sea dogs [not actually salty, or sea dogs...a little bit salty maybe.]
Bring your horn, guitar, sticks or whatever else you can make noise with down to Bar 303 and scratch that soul, blues, jazz and funk itch you know you have, before it turns into a rash.
Sign up at 8pm - Play ‘till late!
FREE ENTRY
fehlbergo and the lawless cousins have returned from sailing the highest of seas. The Luv C - and now that the journey is over and the album is out, it's time to gather round with friends, family and strangers alike to hear them play the dang thing! https://fehlbergo.bandcamp.com/album/luv-c
Luv C combines Alt Rock with elements of Country, Indie, Folk and at times even Shoegaze and Post-Rock.
Babysitter are upfront and unapologetic in their purposefully delivered, sensitive indie rock. https://www.instagram.com/babysitter_band/
JAN will be up first to introduce us into a life of music with dreamy synth pop and transcendent sonic progressions. https://janinmusic.bandcamp.com/album/jan
Set times:
7:15 PM - Doors
7:45-8:10 PM - JAN
8.30-9:00 PM - Babysitter
9.20-10:00 PM - fehlbergo
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 featuring Mick Power Band. Mondays at 303 keeps on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul!
Mick is a highly acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator based in Melbourne, recognized for his contributions to the city’s vibrant music scenes. Member of Bohjass, Toqui and the Factory Sessions.
From 7.00 PM
5$ Cash Entry
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
BE THERE!
Guitarist Nash Lee (12 Tone Diamonds, Rabid Hawk) leads a dynamic quartet featuring Melbourne saxophone great Julien Wilson, powerhouse drummer Sam Bates and rising bass force Charlie Rank.
Together they explore deep rhythmic interplay and melodic conversation - blending lyricism, groove and open improvisation in equal measure.
Lee’s roots trace back to the vibrant North Coast scene of the ’90s, where he was mentored by rhythm visionary Greg Sheehan and guitar master Jim Kelly. Now based in Melbourne, he continues to refine his voice within the jazz tradition while keeping a fearless, exploratory edge.
Each week features a completely different lineup and a fresh slice of improvised Melbourne mayhem in the communal spirit of workshopping number diamonds, original improvised music and exploring the standard repertoire.
Wed 06 May - Badger on the Paddock | Feat. Tom Fryer, Julian Banks, Nick Delaney, Arron Light
Wed 13 May - CNL | Feat. Toby Barrett, Charlie Rank, Paul Whitwood, Chris Pappas
Wed 20 May - Rabid Hawk | Feat. Julien Wilson, Craig Fermanis
Wed 27 May - Rabid Hawk | Feat. Julien Wilson & James Sherlock
Come and chill out to an evening crossing many genres from acoustic to blues to ambient with Sonia Serin and more.
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Sonia Serin is a multi-instrumentalist powerhouse and a self-described "technical whiz" behind the drum kit, Sonia Serin delivers a sophisticated fusion of eccentric, upbeat soul and emotive folk. Described by Proud Camden as both a stellar guitarist and a deeply moving piano player, Sonia has built an international reputation through her commanding stage presence and raw, honest songwriting. Her career is anchored by a history of high-profile performances, having shared the stage with artists such as Pete Murray and the Mason Rack Band, and graced the lineups of the Woodford Folk Festival and Camden Calling in the UK.
During her time living in London, Sonia headlined prestigious venues including Ronnie Scott’s Bar and The Spice of Life, experiences that later informed her 2015 debut EP, Everyone in Small Doses. Her more recent work, the 2019 album UNRESOLVED, marks a profound evolution in her artistry. The record serves as a sonic journey through healing and transformation, blending haunting cello tones with soulful soprano vocals. From the ancestral reflections of the instrumental track "Syria" to the cathartic themes of her title track, Sonia’s music navigates the complexities of grief and the beauty of finding peace within the "unresolved," offering audiences a truly immersive and atmospheric experience.
Guitarist Nash Lee (12 Tone Diamonds, Rabid Hawk) leads a dynamic quartet featuring Melbourne saxophone great Julien Wilson, powerhouse drummer Sam Bates and rising bass force Charlie Rank.
Together they explore deep rhythmic interplay and melodic conversation - blending lyricism, groove and open improvisation in equal measure.
Lee’s roots trace back to the vibrant North Coast scene of the ’90s, where he was mentored by rhythm visionary Greg Sheehan and guitar master Jim Kelly. Now based in Melbourne, he continues to refine his voice within the jazz tradition while keeping a fearless, exploratory edge.
Each week features a completely different lineup and a fresh slice of improvised Melbourne mayhem in the communal spirit of workshopping number diamonds, original improvised music and exploring the standard repertoire.
Wed 06 May - Badger on the Paddock | Feat. Tom Fryer, Julian Banks, Nick Delaney, Arron Light
Wed 13 May - CNL | Feat. Toby Barrett, Charlie Rank, Paul Whitwood, Chris Pappas
Wed 20 May - Rabid Hawk | Feat. Julien Wilson, Craig Fermanis
Wed 27 May - Rabid Hawk | Feat. Julien Wilson & James Sherlock
Guitarist Nash Lee (12 Tone Diamonds, Rabid Hawk) leads a dynamic quartet featuring Melbourne saxophone great Julien Wilson, powerhouse drummer Sam Bates and rising bass force Charlie Rank.
Together they explore deep rhythmic interplay and melodic conversation - blending lyricism, groove and open improvisation in equal measure.
Lee’s roots trace back to the vibrant North Coast scene of the ’90s, where he was mentored by rhythm visionary Greg Sheehan and guitar master Jim Kelly. Now based in Melbourne, he continues to refine his voice within the jazz tradition while keeping a fearless, exploratory edge.
Each week features a completely different lineup and a fresh slice of improvised Melbourne mayhem in the communal spirit of workshopping number diamonds, original improvised music and exploring the standard repertoire.
Wed 06 May - Badger on the Paddock | Feat. Tom Fryer, Julian Banks, Nick Delaney, Arron Light
Wed 13 May - CNL | Feat. Toby Barrett, Charlie Rank, Paul Whitwood, Chris Pappas
Wed 20 May - Rabid Hawk | Feat. Julien Wilson, Craig Fermanis
Wed 27 May - Rabid Hawk | Feat. Julien Wilson & James Sherlock
Guitarist Nash Lee (12 Tone Diamonds, Rabid Hawk) leads a dynamic quartet featuring Melbourne saxophone great Julien Wilson, powerhouse drummer Sam Bates and rising bass force Charlie Rank.
Together they explore deep rhythmic interplay and melodic conversation - blending lyricism, groove and open improvisation in equal measure.
Lee’s roots trace back to the vibrant North Coast scene of the ’90s, where he was mentored by rhythm visionary Greg Sheehan and guitar master Jim Kelly. Now based in Melbourne, he continues to refine his voice within the jazz tradition while keeping a fearless, exploratory edge.
Each week features a completely different lineup and a fresh slice of improvised Melbourne mayhem in the communal spirit of workshopping number diamonds, original improvised music and exploring the standard repertoire.
Wed 06 May - Badger on the Paddock | Feat. Tom Fryer, Julian Banks, Nick Delaney, Arron Light
Wed 13 May - CNL | Feat. Toby Barrett, Charlie Rank, Paul Whitwood, Chris Pappas
Wed 20 May - Rabid Hawk | Feat. Julien Wilson, Craig Fermanis
Wed 27 May - Rabid Hawk | Feat. Julien Wilson & James Sherlock
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...
The Putbacks are Melbourne’s premier grit-and-soul ensemble. Established in 2007, the group has become the "stone-cold pro" backbone of the Australian soul scene, most notably through their multi-award-winning collaboration with Indigenous powerhouse Emma Donovan.
Comprising Mick Meagher (bass), Rory McDougall (drums), Tom Martin (guitar), and Simon Mavin (keys), the band specializes in raw, fluid, and razor-sharp funk that pays homage to the Stax and Atlantic traditions while maintaining a distinctly Naarm/Melbourne identity.
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.
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...
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...
March edition is a special one.
This will be Auramechanic's last Homebass/gig for the forseeable future in Melbourne as he heads over to live in NZ with his family!
Joined by special guest HEMURA (UK) Future jungle/Dnb & Bass Music
and Kodiak Kid.
Lets send him off proper styles!
FREE ENTRY VIA EVENTBRITE. LIMITED CAPACITY. More on the door!
The Melbourne Ukulele Festival returns to Bar 303! For over a decade, 303 has supported the ukulele scene in Melbourne and MUF supports 303!
𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔
27-29 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉, 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑺𝒕, 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒆
𝑻𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝑨𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑵𝑶𝑾 – 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑻𝒊𝒙 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 # 𝑴𝑼𝑭26 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒀𝑶𝑼!
https://events.humanitix.com/melbourne-ukulele-festival-2026
Wɒmbatuque -Pronounced /ˈwɒmbatuːki/, we bring 'Samba de Raiz' to Melbourne
It’s been a while since our last samba — and we’re finally back together for a warm night at 303 Bar.
Expect big rhythms, plenty of chorus, and that dance floor vibe we’ve all been craving.
Come sing, dance, and sweat with us.
Where: 303 Bar, Northcote
When: Friday, 27 March
Entry: $15
Grab a drink, pull up close, and let’s make it feel like home again. See you there!
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
Melbourne’s premier electro-jazz chameleons Firetail take over Bar 303 every Wednesday this March for a month-long exploration of "jazz-tronica," psych-funk, and global groove. Each week features special guest supports.
Fresh off the release of their groundbreaking 2025 album Anglayang, a cross-cultural collaboration with Gamelan DanAnda. Firetail brings their signature "beguiling musical language" (The Age) back to the dark dive bars of Northcote.
From the space-jazz-funk of their debut LP Undertow to the intricate rhythms of South Indian Carnatic music and Balinese Gamelan, Firetail’s live sets are a transcendent journey through culture and connection.
Sanfona return to Bar 303, 303 High St, Northcote on Tuesday 24th March, 2026 from 8pm to perform 3 sets of jazz tinged with French and European influences. They create music with high energy improvisations, colourful melodies and harmonies and toe-tapping grooves. Sanfona transform the music by artists such as Richard Galliano, Django Reinhardt, Serge Luc and Ludovic Beier with some original tunes included. Tickets $15 (at door)/$12 (online). Ticket link: https://sanfonaticketsbar3031stMarch.eventbrite.com
$15 (at door)/$12 (online)
Mondays JassHub supports local original and improvised jazz music. With the longest ongoing residency at Bar 303, the Jass Hub features many local musicians and jazz ensembles, keeping on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul!
This week featuring
Mick Power Band
Mick is a highly acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator based in Melbourne, recognized for his contributions to the city’s vibrant music scenes. Member of Bumpy, Squid Nebula, Bohjass, Toqui and the Factory House Band.
Strange Meeting
.. is a Naarm/Melbourne-based art-rock project fronted by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jackie French. Named after the Wilfred Owen poem, the band blends grungy, distorted textures with introspective lyrics. They are a staple of Melbourne’s DIY scene, known for their atmospheric originals and collaborative performances.
Marley Del Prete Quartet
Marley Del Prete is a Melbourne‑based trumpeter and improvising artist known for his work in spiritual jazz and free improvisation. He draws inspiration from legends like Don Cherry, Pharoah Sanders, and Alice Coltrane, blending meditative grooves with intense, free-flowing trumpet lines.
From 7.00 PM
5$ Cash Entry
Come join The Jawa Pitu Band and The Offtopics playing together for the first time for a fun and inclusive celebration of Harmony Day, 2026. On offer will be a masterclass of global grooves spanning 1960s New Orleans to 1970s Jakarta: a funky Gado Gado and Gumbo combination! The night starts with the slapstick soul, punch drunk funk, and unsteady rocksteady of The Offtopics, and continues with the danceable dangdut, graceful gamelan, and pulsating percussion of The Jawa Pitu Band’s unique fusion of Javanese, Hindustani, Malay, Arabic and Western music. Come to down Bar 303 for an evening of music to make you laugh, dance and celebrate the world’s cultural diversity.
Tickets: $20 online or $25 in the door.
Doors open at 8pm, with The Offtopics starting at 8:15pm and Jawa Pitu Band on at 9:30pm.
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...
harminia releases her debut single “anamorphosis” live at bar 303 — an intimate, high-intensity night on the edge of the abyss.
Melbourne-based singer-songwriter harminia headlines Bar 303 for the launch of her debut single “anamorphosis.” Blending elements of grunge, shoegaze, and dream rock, her sound pairs poetic lyricism with emotive vocals and immersive live performances. The night features sets from Scarlet Whine, B-sides, and Pepper La Floyd, leading into a 45- minute headline set from harminia, where she’ll debut the new single live alongside her full band. Join us for an evening of atmospheric alternative rock and celebrate the awaited release.
You will dance and you will feel, not a command but a prediction, written in your DNA the truth guaranteed by our music, inspired by a philosophy so old that the words no longer exist, or perhaps words could never suffice. As for the monetary value, we have made an estimation based on necessity, we are sorry if it exceeds your means but we perform for free all around Melbourne so don't fret.
Sub-Sol and Rubita welcome you to 303 on the 19th of March to listen, to dance, drink and have a good night most importantly. Like our audience, we have no uniform except the intention for beauty in whatever form manifests. Enjoy!
Sub-Sol
.. draws on the rhythms of West-Africa, Yoruba in particular, and fuses with it the eclectic variety of influences that each member brings, but all with the singular intention of making you dance.
https://www.instagram.com/subsolband/
Rubita
As the first female electric guitar graduate from the University of Otago (NZ), Rubita crafts intricate, heartfelt songs shaped by her love of bossa nova, pop, and jazz, delivered through her velvety smooth vocals. Joined by Flynn on bass, Christian on Cuban percussion, and Matt on drums, the Rubita Band is a melting pot of genres, blending rich rhythms and dynamic grooves into soulful, unforgettable performances.
Melbourne’s premier electro-jazz chameleons Firetail take over Bar 303 every Wednesday this March for a month-long exploration of "jazz-tronica," psych-funk, and global groove. Each week features special guest supports.
Fresh off the release of their groundbreaking 2025 album Anglayang, a cross-cultural collaboration with Gamelan DanAnda. Firetail brings their signature "beguiling musical language" (The Age) back to the dark dive bars of Northcote.
From the space-jazz-funk of their debut LP Undertow to the intricate rhythms of South Indian Carnatic music and Balinese Gamelan, Firetail’s live sets are a transcendent journey through culture and connection.
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!
This week featuring
Mick Power Band
Mick is a highly acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator based in Melbourne, recognized for his contributions to the city’s vibrant music scenes. Member of Bumpy, Squid Nebula, Bohjass, Toqui and the Factory House Band.
Bohjass
Bohjass are a high energy free jazz band formed by composer and saxophonist Tim Pledger during the 1980's Bohjass has metamorphosed many times with long time members Belinda Woods and Ali Watts joining in 1996 and 1998 and the current line up established by 2015.
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From 7.00 PM
5$ Cash Entry
10 years after his 12-hour synth marathon in 2016 at Bar 303, Michael Mildren returns to Bar 303 for a 2026 debut. Moving into psychedelic drone funk, this new project prioritizes long-form, spontaneous composition. Expect a night of hypnotic, high-quality music in an intimate setting.
Honey Jeremiah features Michael Mildren (keys, guitar, vocals), Tim Dennis (bass), and Brendan Payne (drums). Inspired by the improvisational spirit of Can and The Necks, the trio explores unscripted, evolving soundscapes. Their sound blends motorik rhythms with atmospheric drift to create a unique, psychedelic edge.
Melbourne’s wildest fusion night is here. Five bands, two stages, one rule: wear something yellow and bring your best energy.
From psychedelic jazz and neo-soul to high-energy fusion and heavy grooves, this is a full night of live music pushing sound in every direction.
LINEUP
6:30pm — Careful Yelling (Front Bar)
7:30pm — G_Tano (Front Bar)
9:00pm — Sansonus (Band Room)
10:00pm — Keets (Band Room)
11:00pm — Circuit Breaker (Band Room)
G_Tano is a high-energy funk collective that blends old-school rhythms, acid jazz atmospheres, Mediterranean fusion, and psychedelic soul. Founded by Stefano “Tano” Ioele, G_Tano in 2022, the band thrives on cultural diversity, featuring core members from South Korea, Panama, Indonesia, Italy, and Australia, while an extended family of rotating musicians from Ecuador, Chile, Brazil, and Fiji frequently join their explosive live sets.
Careful Yelling - is a Melbourne (Naarm) quartet blending progressive grunge, psych-rock, and jazz-fusion. Defined by atmospheric builds and horn-powered explosions, they’ve become a staple of the Northside circuit, moving seamlessly from hypnotic dub grooves to heavy, shoegaze-laden noise.
https://www.instagram.com/carefulyelling/
Sansonus - Born from the gritty, unglamorous dive bars of Melbourne, Sansonus is a band that prides itself on the "slow slog." Their sound is a high-energy blend of disco-punk and "cock-eyed" indie rock, characterized by skittish vocals, synth interludes and anxious, frenetic guitar riffs. Described as the sonic equivalent of a restless night out, their music moves between danceable hi-hat-heavy grooves and surrealist odes to burning out.
https://sansonus.bandcamp.com/
Keets is a singer songwriter, pushing the boundaries with her voice using scatting, vocal percussion, and loops. Backed by lush keys, keets draws on jazz and indie influences to create something new and share her love for music.
Circuit Breaker - 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. Their original music fuses serious chops with serious fun, a love letter to the soundtracks of the games that raised them.
Dress yellow. Party hard. See you on the dancefloor.
Melbourne’s premier electro-jazz chameleons Firetail take over Bar 303 every Wednesday this March for a month-long exploration of "jazz-tronica," psych-funk, and global groove. Each week features special guest supports.
Fresh off the release of their groundbreaking 2025 album Anglayang, a cross-cultural collaboration with Gamelan DanAnda. Firetail brings their signature "beguiling musical language" (The Age) back to the dark dive bars of Northcote.
From the space-jazz-funk of their debut LP Undertow to the intricate rhythms of South Indian Carnatic music and Balinese Gamelan, Firetail’s live sets are a transcendent journey through culture and connection.
Bohjass JasshuB is a celebrated tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge, and soul at Bar 303 usually happening on a Monday but thanks to the public holiday will be happening on a Sunday for one of its special nights featuring
6pm....tim pledger trio...exploring the extended tunes of tim pledger with the amazing ali watts on double bass and effects and john kostaras on the drums
7/30pm the mick power band...getting ready for their debut recording the tunes are both fragile and delicate and powerfully translucent...beautiful really!!!
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 PM start
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
Dërty Bërd are taking the stage at the iconic Bar 303 in wonderful Northcote for their last headline show until winter rolls around and BërdFest '26 excitingly descends upon us!
Before this act of pseudo-hibernation, catch Dërty Bërd in their element, genre hopping around and borrowing ingredients from dub, reggae, neo-soul, funk, ska and afrobeat to whip you up a deliciously-tantalising, musically-rich feed.
They will be joined by some absolute weapons in 'The Winfield Road Experiment' and 'Melodious Funk', who will serve as the equally nourishing appetisers to your Dërty Bërd main course.
Hope to see you there!
Dërty Bërd is a Naarm-based, soulful/funky-reggae syndicate composed of mellifluous vocalists, earthy-toned brass players and a rhythm section that thrives on a dance-floor atmosphere. Dërty Bërd is an eight-piece collective that borrows elements from afro-beat, ska, funk, soul and jazz and weaves them into one, attaining a sound akin to a love-child of Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Shaolin Afronauts, Jorja Smith and The Fearless Flyers.
Brandishing their unique, fiery brand of Soul, Latin, Jazz and Blues music, Melbourne instrumental band The Winfield Road Experiment will have you feeling the heat one moment before melting your heart the next. The Winfield Road Experiment is an eclectic and diverse group of musicians that has grown into a must see act within the Melbourne music scene. Expect to hear highly energetic and jam-packed instrumental music featuring catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, flamboyant percussion, thunderous horn lines, virtuosic flute and wailing solos.
Melodious Funk is a new, high-energy 7-piece funk & soul band led by vocalist Melody Crystal, bringing infectious grooves, silky soul and a side of gritty funk direct to your dance floor. Blending seasoned musicians with fresh emerging talent, the band delivers crowd-moving classics and modern favourites spanning the ‘70s through today. Melodious Funk is all about tight rhythms, big harmonies and feel-good vibes.
Booking URL - https://www.trybooking.com/DJYJJ
FB event - https://www.facebook.com/share/14Vn5mBMDzL/
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
$20 cash entry
Melbourne’s premier electro-jazz chameleons Firetail take over Bar 303 every Wednesday this March for a month-long exploration of "jazz-tronica," psych-funk, and global groove. Each week features special guest supports.
Fresh off the release of their groundbreaking 2025 album Anglayang, a cross-cultural collaboration with Gamelan DanAnda. Firetail brings their signature "beguiling musical language" (The Age) back to the dark dive bars of Northcote.
From the space-jazz-funk of their debut LP Undertow to the intricate rhythms of South Indian Carnatic music and Balinese Gamelan, Firetail’s live sets are a transcendent journey through culture and connection.
Mondays JassHub supports local original and improvised jazz music. With the longest ongoing residency at Bar 303, the Jass Hub features many local musicians and jazz ensembles, keeping on a fantastic tradition of exceptional music with attitude, edge and soul!
This week featuring
Mick Power Band
Mick is a highly acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator based in Melbourne, recognized for his contributions to the city’s vibrant music scenes. Member of Bumpy, Squid Nebula, Bohjass, Toqui and the Factory House Band.
SANDS
SANDS is a hypnotic rhythmic hecticity from Naarm/Melbourne, Australia
Born from a neglected swamp in your backyard
Tom Mansfield & Matt Bush
From 7.00 PM
5$ Cash Entry
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
FREE ENTRY before 10PM tickets must be booked online in advance.
Your favourite home away from home , last Saturday of the month! DNB, 140, HipHop, Beats, UKG, Psychedelic Bass music. LIMITED FREE SIGNUP
FEB EDITION
featuring..MAD ZACH (USA) - https://soundcloud.com/mad-zach
IMMERSE - https://soundcloud.com/darkimmerse
MRAS NITZI - https://soundcloud.com/mrasnitzi
SLIPSTREAM - https://soundcloud.com/slipstreamaus
harminia’s debut single, “anamorphosis,” is coming out march 20, 2026 at @303thebar.
with supports from @pepperlafloydtheband, @bsidestheband, and @scarletwhine.
after nearly a year of playing shows and building this project live, i’m finally releasing the song that started it all. thank you to everyone who’s come to see us, screaming and losing your minds from front row to back row as i pass out during this song and asking for it after every show.
anamorphosis is for you.
是非遊びに来てください。- come see us inside the abyss.
design by @dda_4ro_de
On Feb 27 head down the Bar of dreams, the Bar of the people and the Bar of which sets the standards for all other Bars to comfortably fail to live up to - Bar 303!
The Winfield Road Experiment, known for their flamboyount yet incredibly stylistic and tasteful brand of Instrumental SOUL, LATIN and JaZzZzZ music will be performing TWO - that's right TWO sets of music, coupled with 'light' humour and incredible stage theatrics!
And if the night couldn't possibly get any better, the incredible band Circuit Breaker will opening up the evening! Featuring a fully grown man with a Keytar and lots of other equally exciting things, Circuit Breaker are to EXPLODE your mind.
$15 entry at the door.
Doors at 7:30.
Set times:
8pm - Circuit Breaker
9pm and 10pm - The Winfield Road Experiment
The Clayton Doley (Hammond/vocals), Dave Brewer (Guitar/vocals), Hamish Stuart (Drums) Trio is an exciting and energetic group that only comes together on the rarest occasions, but comprises the most enduring musical friendships. This is the first time they’ve ever played outside of Sydney, so it’s going to be monumental! History in the making…All three of them played in the now legendary Blues band, "The Mighty Reapers" and have been playing together since, in many other formats over the years. The chemistry is undeniable, they bounce off of each other and take the whole audience along with them in their journey into the blues and beyond. They each bring original music to the table as well as some of your favorite Mighty Reapers and other blues standards played in their own style.
Tix $20 CASH ONLY on the door.
With a career spanning over three decades, Doley has shared the stage and studio with legends like Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Barnes, and Steve Cropper. Whether leading his world-class band Bayou Billabong or delivering a masterclass in the classic organ trio format, his performances are a masterclass in "old-school" cool mixed with modern technical brilliance.
“I have been having the best gigs in Melbourne lately and really can’t wait to come back a see everyone again. Of course it’s always a treat to play the beautifully maintained house organ there too. See you on the 31st for the next installment of Kickin the B at 303.”
The Julian Banks Quartet brings together four musicians with a deep musical connection and a shared commitment to creative improvisation. Led by saxophonist and composer Julian Banks, the group performs original works that honour the jazz lineage while boldly pushing into new expressive territory.
Julian has released two acclaimed albums of original music and appears as a sideman on numerous recordings. He has been featured as a soloist in leading Australian jazz ensembles, including Christopher Hale’s Sylvan Coda, and has led his quartet at major festivals such as the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues and the Ubud Village Jazz Festival in Indonesia, as well as performing at leading venues and jazz clubs across Australia.
With Joe Talia on drums, James Gilligan on bass, and Louis King on guitar, the quartet crafts music that moves between intensity and intimacy - clear melodies woven into rich harmonies and open improvisation. Their sound balances drive and subtlety, inviting listeners into a space where structure and freedom meet.
Support Lawrence Folvig
7.30 PM start
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!
With their roots in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Melbourne-based band The New Monos combine inspiration from their South American heritage and diverse musical experience with the flavor of contemporary Buenos Aires, mixing Reggae, Folklore, Cumbia, Rock, Rumba, Hip-hop and Latin beats, all expressed with the passion of the Tango.
Whatever we play, it's got to sound tough, tight and with a badass groove. 3 Base Hit are all about bringing excitement and adventure to live music. Whether it's the pumping grooves or the improvised cliff hangers, 3 Base Hit will take you for a wild ride into the darker side of the jazz idiom. With a collective playing experience of several lifetimes, 3 Base Hit come together with purpose and drive to push music into a new frontier.
3 Base Hit are currently working to release their work into the digital world. With the recording of a full length album in the works, they are now beginning to bring their work to the live stage.
Will Gijsbers-GuitarHong Yang-KeysDan Pickard-BassTim Burnham-Drums
