Wanna add some music culture to your festive cheer? Wanna keep it intimate and local?

Here are some the coolest gigs going around this December:

The Bennies

These Melbourne-based psychedelic reggae band are fresh from their Japan tour and ready to bring their funky, chilled vibes to the Curtin hotel.

Light er’ up!

WHEN: Friday 23 December 2016
WHERE: The John Curtin, 29 Lygon Street, Carlton 3053
PRICE: TBC- track the event HERE

See more at http://www.thebennies.com.au/

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Ceres

 With pop-rock tunes about the city life and quashed love, relationships and the passing of time, this one off performance from Ceres is set to kick start your Xmas hangovers. Keep an eye out for the very special guests also set to take stage on the night!

WHEN: Friday 23rd December 8pm
WHERE: The Evelyn, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy 3065
PRICE: $20 plus booking fee

See more HERE
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Jack Earle

Jack is a youthful composer, vocalist and conductor, as well as all round music extraordinaire who directs the Jack Earle Big Band, an in-demand ensemble that plays at some of Melbourne’s most popular live music venues. See Jack and the crew in the flesh at this one-off festive gathering set to light up The Spotted Mallard Thursday December 15!

WHEN: December 15, 8pm Doors open, 8.30pm start
WHERE: The Spotted Mallard, 314 Sydney Rd, Brunswick 3056
PRICE: $15 plus booking fee
Check out more Jack Earle HERE

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Dance Technique at New Guernica

Listen and jam to the disco sets of some Melbourne’s finest DJ at this all night gig at one of our favourite inner city sesh spots.

WHEN: 15th, 22nd, 29th December 9pm
WHERE: New Guernica, 2/318-322 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
PRICE: FREE

More deets HERE

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Open Mic Comedy at the Imperial

Take the plunge and try to make the crowd laugh with your comedic skills, if not, watch from 8:30 onwards and be prepared for a giggle all the same!

WHEN: 14th, 21st and 28th of December 8:30pm
WHERE: 2-8 Bourke Street 3000
PRICE: FREE

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