Canberra Music Arts thingy compiled by Allan Sko
BMA has lovingly gathered together some of the best and brightest music happenings the fair city of Canberra (and surrounds) has to offer.
Read on below, and get on out!
WHO: Box Dye Princess single launch
WITH: NORA, Abi Main, Dirt Nap
WHEN: Sat 16th Dec. 6pm – 9pm
WHERE: The Front
A new single from beloved punksters Box Dye! Well, this is cause to celebrate, and the Boxsters. As YOUR Punk & Disorderly columnist and Box Dye drummer/vocalist Alice Worley says: “We are so proud to finally get Princess out into the world, and we’re stoked to be celebrating with all these talented people.” Speaking of, marking the occasion is the electrifying emo-rock thrills of NORA, talented beyond her years singer/ songwriterpianist/guitaris Abi Main, and—oooooo! exciting!— brand new femme punk band alert Dirt Nap! 6pm – 9pm at The Front. Get your tickets via Humantix.
WHO: King Parrot
WITH: Witchskull, Deprivation and Point 17
WHEN: Saturday 16th Dec from 7pm
WHERE: The Baso
After returning from a 34 date North American tour supporting Pantera, Lamb of God, Weedeater and a slew of headlining dates across the US and Canada, King Parrot are heading to Canberra to round out a massive year of touring. Saturday December 16 at The Baso will be one of the last King Parrot shows of the year, with support from Witchskull, Deprivation and Point 17. Be sure to catch the boys before they head out on the Knotfest tour in March 2024 and prepare for their forthcoming new album. From 2pm til late, tickets $39.90 via Oztix
WHO: Palace Of The King
WHAT: Friends In Low Places tour
WHEN: Sunday, 17 Dec, 3pm
WHERE: The Baso
With over a decade under their studded belts, Palace Of The King have ascended ever since their 3-track demon days of 2012, touting their fiery blues-infused rock and roll sound. Far from a grave-robbing retro trip, PotK has just as much in common with Rival Sons, Graveyard, and Jack White as they do Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple. Remember when bands released an album a year and toured ’til the wheels fell off the tour van? That returneth, with new LP Friends In Low Places. Sunday, 17 Dec, The Baso, 3pm, $29.60 via Oztix
WHO: Music in the Mountains at Corin Forest
WHAT: Live music + Food and Drink + Alpine Slide
WHEN: 06 Jan, 21 Jan, 03 Feb
WHERE: Corin Forest
Get ready to groove with friends and family this summer as Music in the Mountains returns to Corin Forest! Catch an epic line-up of local artists as you kick back under the open sky with a selection of wines, beers, and tip-top food. And the Alpine Slide will be working its magic late into the evening. Score! Tickets are only $15 per person with free entry for kids aged 12 & under. Peep the full lineup via https://www.corin.com.au/events/
WHO: CREATIVES-IN-THE-PARK
WHAT: A picnic catch-up hosted by You Are Here
WHEN: Saturday 16 December, 2pm-4pm
WHERE: Eddison Park, Woden
Creatives in-the park is a chance to connect with Canberra’s creative community. And for the final event of the year they are heading south! You Are Here will host a Saturday arvo picnic in Eddison Park with artist-led conversations on collaboration, music, art installations, with iced tea from our friends at Waypoint Tea Co. PLUS Colombian artists Yamile Tafur Rios and Carlos Mario Sanchez will chat about their love of food and cooking, and share delicious homemade charcoal arepas. All creatives and alike are welcome! Please register for catering via Eventbrite.
WHO: Phil Franklin’s super band
WITH: Dr El Suavo (magician) + The Absentee
WHEN: Sat 18th Jan
WHERE: The Pot Belly
Multi-disciplined musician, Phil Franklin (of prolific American Avant Garde and Noise Rock groups Faxed Head and The Secret Chiefs 3) is creating a different sound from his decorated past endeavors and delivering his newest creation, Franklin’s Mint. Franklin’s Mint has melded itself into a band of extreme extraordinary talent featuring, Phil Franklin, Danny Heifetz, (Mr. Bungle/The Secret Chiefs 3/Diesel Head), Bär McKinnon (Mr. Bungle/The Secret Chiefs 3/ Umlaut), also including Melbourne’s very own musical freak of nature, Daniel Tucceri. Joining them is Melbourne magician Dr El Suavo with local opener The Absentee. Tix are $20 via Trybooking.