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MUSIC
- 07 Feb 2025, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pmThe Coolroom at Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, AustraliaDamon Smith brings his blend of New Orleans, Jazz & Blues, Folk, and Rock & Roll to Castlemaine. Since 2020, Damon has released 7 albums, topped the Australian Blues and Roots charts, and toured around Australia. Supported by The Vintage Vixens & Ross Richards. Tickets $25/$20 (conc/Fringe member).
- 21 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmThe Coolroom at Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker St, CastlemaineWe launch the MPG’s Maine Piano Guerrillas onto the world. Join us and our four ‘Pianists-at-Large’, for a concert as we launch the 14 days of musical mortars on Castlemaine’s streets as the latest aboveground, underground, piano movement. Fundraising raffle, and concert. $20/$15.
- 22 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm – 11:50 pmCastlemaine Town Hall & Surrounds, Lyttleton St, Castlemaine3 stages, 150+ performers, food & drink, all ages, bands, dance acts, live art painting, projections, DJs and more. Kicking off early with youth presentations in Mechanics Lane, then staying up late with a huge line up of local legends to keep you dancing way into the night!
- 22 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 11:00 pmMechanics La & Community House precinct, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineKeep your eyes and ears open for the Bridge Hotel’s Roving Rickshaw, with flashy flights and solar sound system powered by Central Spark! The Rickshaw will be ferrying punters between the Bridge Hotel and the Opening Night Street Party Spectacular! BEEP BEEP! FREE.
- 22 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmThe Coolroom at Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker St, CastlemaineTransport yourself to a night filled with a mix of classical and Anatolian Psychedelic remixes. Ms Onur returns to The Coolroom with her soulful voice and music that reflect her Turkish roots and Western influences. Luqman is Syrian/ Lebanese DJ & Live Electronics act. $20/$15.
- 23 Mar 2025, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pmTheatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St, CastlemaineEstudiantina of Melbourne - translates to students of Melbourne. A Greek ensemble that brings new light to traditional Greek music. The ensemble focuses on a style of Greek music called Smyrneika - Greek Turkish music from Asia Minor from the 1920’s & 1930’s. $41.
- Multiple Dates23 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmThe Red Hill Hotel, 163 Main Rd, ChewtonLocal legend, label and producer Garden Seat presents Sunday Sessions in the Red Hill Hotel beer garden! With a curated line up of DJs and live acts, plus a very special Grunge Gallery party on Sun 30 March at 8pm featuring Garden Seat and special guests. 23 & 30 March and 6 April. $15/$10.
- 23 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmThe Coolroom at Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker St, CastlemaineLes Thomas is a Melbourne-born country-folk troubadour, a singer-songwriter, and a sonic storyteller, an activist bard, and a lyrical luminary with a knack for connecting with audiences wherever he goes. Les follows in a long tradition using music as medicine, solidarity and sustenance. $20/$15.
- 23 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineThe Sea Devils perform songs about and inspired by the sea. The centrepiece of this show is a complete performance of Kate Bush’s The Ninth Wave by an eleven piece ensemble. $25/$20.
- 26 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineBec Matthews & Jamie Swann bring to the stage an intriguing, contemplative and meditative music repertoire. Featuring the Kora (21 string West African Harp), Kamelngoni (West African harp), Banjo and Guitar. Incorporating modern influences with ancient strings and quirky storytelling vibes. $20/$15.
- 26 Mar 2025, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineIt’s the 25-year anniversary of Juriansz’s first album In this Flow. David took a performing hiatus to produce 5Rhythms conscious dance music. A songwriting award winner at Port Fairy, he returns to his Folk-roots acoustic guitar in this show, featuring songs old and new. FREE.
- 27 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pmTheatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St, CastlemaineNai Palm, front-woman of Hiatus Kaiyote, is revered as one of the defining soul artists of the 21st century. This spellbinding, captivating and intimate solo show is not to be missed! $52.
- 28 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:30 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineCelebrate Frida Fiesta with Shedshaker! Enjoy a special Mex inspired menu followed by salsa dance lessons, and round the night off with Cuban dance music masters Son Quba. Live large and celebrate the Latin way. Viva Frida, Friday Fiesta! $15/$10.
- 28 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pmTheatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St, CastlemaineAn explosive powerful show! 12 drums played with hands, feet, sticks, souring vocal harmonies, flutes, and spectacular dancing. Traditional polyrhythmic music repertoire of Jazz roots rhythms from Palm Wine and Highlife songs with their own original arrangements. Supporting act Mamba Negra. $43/$38.
- 29 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineLeave your grown-ups at home and come down to the Taproom for this ALL AGES live music gig, VIP line up of local and state-wide bands, 3 solid hours of noise and fun. $10 over 18, $5 under 18.
- 29 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 11:50 pmlot19, 19 Mcshanag Rd, CastlemaineClub Unity is a party series showcasing DJ sets and Live acts, launched in Naarm with the next one being at lot19 in Castlemaine! We acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung as the custodians of the land this event will be hosted on. $20/$15.
- 29 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmMechanics Lane, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineTake a musical journey to the West Coast and experience the sounds of The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Doobie Brothers, Joni Mitchell and Fleetwood Mac. FREE.
- 29 Mar 2025, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineDuncan first performed at Fringe 18 years ago & has since played the Maine on 100s of occasions. Joined by trio Duncan Graham’s Small Circle and the quintet Duncan Graham And The Way In, you’ll enjoy stories, songs and crackerjack musicians to create a one-off delight. $20/$15.
- 30 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pmTheatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St, CastlemaineThe Black Sorrows are back on the road celebrating their 40th Anniversary and new album The Way We Do Business! This massive tour brings Sorrows’ hits and tomorrow’s classics to cities and towns nationwide. $60
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