Time flies in the realm of Lost Souls! Did you know we are one year old this winter solstice? We invite you to help us mark the first year since our dark, strange and beautiful birth with readings and music. Our performers will share a beguiling blend of horror short stories, an “in character” short […]

We are stoked to be working with Jet Black Cat again to present Hannah Stretton with Alice Barlow. Hana Stretton is an accomplished Australian-British multi-instrumentalist, songwriter & producer. Born and raised on a farm in New South Wales, Hana’s early life was steeped in natural beauty and isolation, which has become the influence for much of […]

Fresh off the release of his new EP Deep Hate via Heartworm Press, Buzz Kull heads to Canberra for an intimate headline show at The Abyss (The Basement). In recent years, the Sydney dark electronic mainstay has toured Australia with Molchat Doma and Boy Harsher, the United States with Cold Cave, and Europe with Kontravoid, cementing his […]

Gang Gang Comedy brings you the best comedians from around the country. This July we have rising comedy star Suma Iyer. Local supports will be the very funny Dylan Holmes, newcomer Cruze Batcheldor, and everyone’s favourite Chris Ryan. Your MC for the evening is the one and only Maddy Weeks.  Fresh off a successful comedy […]

Transmitter is Max Clarke’s fourth full length record as Cut Worms, due out March 13th via JagJaguwar. Produced by Jeff Tweedy at Wilco’s Loft studio, Transmitter marks a deepening of Clarke’s abilities and the convergence of two artists whose work searches for grace amid dislocation. Together, they conjure the ecstatic spirits of power pop and alt rock, expanding Cut […]

Sometimes we have people play at the cafe who have such an impact that it’s a little bittersweet, they’re so good that they’re going to be too big for us to ever get them back. Miss Kaninna was one of those sets at our festival Sundowner. She has been blowing up ever since (supported Kneecap […]

We are delighted to have Mildlife’s Adam Halliwell for his solo east coast tour, with support from the amazing Flora Carbo. This is a free event – please RSVP via the link and or rock up on the day ( :

You already know what it is, Day 12 and it’s easily the best one yet. Legendary, genre defining Jay Tripwire (CAN) alongside infamous DJ Las Vegas, industry legends skunks, and the local dark horses of the scene Dimebag, Trae Bashford and Babyxxhope. Starting at 3pm – going till late. Rock up early, support the scene, grab a ticket before you can’t.

❄️GlowHaus: FROSTBITE edition – WHERE WINTER LEARNS TO BURN ❄️ The winter edition of our GlowHaus series is here. Step into a world of cold breath, soft light, and performers who shimmer against the frost. FrostBite is a night of sensual storytelling, queer winter magic, and the delicious tension between chill and heat. Expect elegance. Expect mischief. Expect moments […]

Worse Records, The AFP & The ATO & Select Music, Sonic Business presents… “The Squeeki Wheel (Gets The Grease)” Very special guests ESCAPE-ISM join Kirin J Callinan, live in concert for the first & only time ever in Australia. Fronted by the legendary Washington DC Author, Filmmaker, Dilettante & Rock & Roll philosopher & provocateur Ian Svenonius and Los Angeles […]

Gang Gang Comedy brings you the best comedians from around the country. Coming up we have storytelling prodigy Cameron Ribbons. Local supports will be the very funny Caitlin Maggs, clever and witty Charlotte Kuruc, and silly man deluxe Chris Marlton. Your MC for the evening is one of the best, Tom Gibson.  You may have […]

This winter brings many changes to Gang Gang…As some of our staff come to the end of their time in Canberra, we want to celebrate the creativity in and around our community. In a place as transient as Canberra, Sojourn will be a snapshot of the now, bringing together art and music for one night […]