Day for Caroline “I Regret” Single Launch
Feb
7
7:00 pm19:00

Day for Caroline “I Regret” Single Launch

Day for Caroline, the rising Folk Rock band known for their raw sound and captivating storytelling, are hitting Melbourne for their first interstate show. Hailing from Kaurna land (Adelaide), they bring a fresh blend of infectious rhythms, evocative lyrics, and dynamic stage presence. Joining them for this special night are Melbourne's own Matthew Tankard and Messy.

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Curb Dance presents: bodies, Boyfriend TV, April May + more
Feb
15
to 16 Feb

Curb Dance presents: bodies, Boyfriend TV, April May + more

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A culmination of genres and arts, Expereimental, Folk, Post Punk, Country and many more for a multi band show at the beautiful grace darling. Come to experience the weight of the holy ghost.

Line-Up:
April May
Arsam Samadi Bahrami and Sachin de Silva
Bodies Of Divine + Infinite Eternal Spirit
Boyfriend TV
Copperfield
Linen

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Sightings #2
Feb
20
to 21 Feb

Sightings #2

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Spelunk with us in the basement of the Grace Darling for a night of music, art and (controlled) chaos. 

Once a month, ‘Sightings’ transforms the space into a dynamic and immersive environment that blurs the lines between sound, vision, and interaction - showcasing Naarm-based experimental musicians and artists who are pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. 

Chapter 2 of Sightings will feature live performances from:

OV Pain

Sex Cop

Prophetic Justice Ministry 

Artwork by Jasmin Seale

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G.U.N – From Heaven to Hollywood
Mar
22
to 23 Mar

G.U.N – From Heaven to Hollywood

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Regarded as one Sydney’s most exciting live acts, G.U.N (GALVANIC. UNAPOLOGETIC. NOISE) have trail-blazed their way from pub corners to festivals generating infectious and ecstatic excitement everywhere and anywhere they take to stage. G.U.N’s enigmatic live shows have been widely recognised and celebrated as a loving contribution to Australian alternative music and performance art alike. In 2024 G.U.N was nominated for FBI Radio’s best live act of the year and recognised as #2 in the top 15 best live acts of SXSW Sydney 2024. 

In March 2025, G.U.N  take to the road for their first ever tour in celebration of their upcoming EP “To Heaven From Hollywood” a self proclaimed love letter to the silver screen. 

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KXB Summer Party
Feb
1
to 2 Feb

KXB Summer Party

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KXB (Wes Holland and Sam Gill) are throwing a party to celebrate a new collaboration with Thrush – the Berlin-based artist, vocalist and one third of the sonic trident Concentration (Avon Terror Corps). 

With Thrush in town for one night only – the "KXB & Thrush" trio will present this configuration live for the first time ever – performing tracks from a soon-to-release mixtape coming via Germany’s R.i.O. label (& following on from KXB’s first EP, 2023’s ‘Areas of Uncertainty’). Expect trip-hopping rhythms, indie-tronics, alternative house zones and vivid trips into the kosmiche.

Also playing live will be the most potent force in the underground; Vanessa Worm (Optimo Music). Cosmic, kinetic, hypnotic, constantly changing and evolving… Worm in the GD basement, a dreamy and dangerous scenario.

NEZ DJs will steer the ship throughout, pulling cuts from the top shelf of blissed-out, dub-club infused psychedelia.

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The Pleaser LP Launch w/ Pleaser B2B Ed Kent
Jan
17
to 18 Jan

The Pleaser LP Launch w/ Pleaser B2B Ed Kent

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HONEY TRAP PRESENT - THE PLEASER LP LAUNCH

FEATURING ED KENT AND PLEASER B2B AT THE GRACE DARLING BASEMENT

You are witnessing thee birth of Pleaser, student of the Psychick Temple. Audio exorcism performed behind the wall of sound; let’s build this new path together.

Celebrating the debut revelation from the church of Pleaser, with a B2B from Pleaser & Ed Kent (Sleeper Tapes/Telemuzik) 

Sludged out stompers straight from the gutter. Come take a peak behind the curtain of noise.

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Matthew Tankard's "A Stranger Waving" EP Launch
Dec
19
to 20 Dec

Matthew Tankard's "A Stranger Waving" EP Launch

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Join Matthew Tankard in the basement of the Grace Darling Hotel to celebrate the launch of his debut EP, A Stranger Waving.

 A solo performance of Electronic Chamber Pop ballads, with support from local acts Lunar Lagoon, Hercules and the Bricks (solo set), and Casey Jones.

Matthew Tankard's debut EP, A Stranger Waving is a blend of electronic chamber pop, featuring textural, swirling arrangements and ultra-emotive melodies. This experimental recording artist from Naarm brings together influences from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Alex G, and Animal Collective. A Stranger Waving is a collection of home-recorded ballads that are born from an obsession on life's coulda-shoulda beens, last minute changes of mind, and maladaptive daydreaming.

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Duncan Graham and The Way In
Nov
14
to 15 Nov

Duncan Graham and The Way In

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Duncan Graham has been performing his own songs in various outfits for over two decades, most prominently with The Co-Accused, now a new band known as The Way In are here to play direct, intentional and melodious music with poetic words weaved throughout.

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Holly Hebe ‘Ruby’ EP Tour
Oct
11
to 12 Oct

Holly Hebe ‘Ruby’ EP Tour

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Holly Hebe announces sophomore E.P 'Ruby'+ East Coast Tour ✯ Grace Darling Hotel ✯ Band Room ✯

Naarm/Melbourne's indie-pop angel Holly Hebe launches her sophomore E.P 'Ruby'releasing on September 20th. To celebrate the E.P, Ivy Music Group and CULT Artists are proud to be presenting the 'Ruby' E.P tour this Spring.

Joining the incredible BIGSOUND 2024 lineup, Hebe will also be hitting NSW and VIC with Chiara Kovac (Newcastle), THEÄDORE (Sydney), Chloe the Brand and Grace Baker (VIC).

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Mia Marcelle w/ The Mirrors (solo) & Kisses
Aug
23
to 24 Aug

Mia Marcelle w/ The Mirrors (solo) & Kisses

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✯ Mia Marcelle ✯ Grace Darling Hotel ✯ Band Room ✯

Mia Marcelle’s second EP ‘Soft Love’ is leftfield alt-synth pop produced and written by Mia, played live with a new 4 piece lineup. The music weaves through influences from 90s/00’s UK electronic synth and drum machine music, with RNB harmonies and the gliding guitar of post punk and 80’s Australian indie, all with the ease of playful storytelling with a DIY approach. Mia is joined by The Mirrors (solo) and Kisses. 

Support from:

⭑ The Mirrors (solo)
Kisses

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General Release| $15

Fri 23rd Aug | Doors at 8pm

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Ahm w/ Heather Vomiting God, Aarti Jadu, D.E.S.T.I.N.Y.T.T. - Grace Darling Basement
Aug
16
to 17 Aug

Ahm w/ Heather Vomiting God, Aarti Jadu, D.E.S.T.I.N.Y.T.T. - Grace Darling Basement

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✯ Ahm ✯ Grace Darling Hotel ✯ Band Room/Basement ✯

Support from:

 heather vomiting god
⭑ Aarti Jadu
⭑D.E.S.T.I.N.Y.T.T.

heather vomiting god - is a multi-genre electronic artist based in Naarm, Australia. Through tracker based hardware sampling she creates uneasy sounds evoking the silent hill series and other Y2K era videogames, bridging together old and new breakcore, jungle, gabber and harsh noise styles.

Aarti Jadu's live performance grows from a combination of various folk and classical music, integrating elements like electronic ambient and bass music, artificial vocal manipulation, and synthesizers. Her music, characterized as "down-regulating" and "trance-like”.

D.E.S.T.I.N.Y.T.T. 
Does. Existence. Surround. Truth. In. New. Year. Three. Thousand.

Ahm - Escapist sci-fi jungle from Andrew Huhtanen McEwan, of Tongue Dissolver among many others.
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Pre-Sales| $12
Door | $15

Fri 16th Aug | Doors at 8pm

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The Heart Shaped Aces w/ Human Noise and Operation Karma
Aug
16
to 17 Aug

The Heart Shaped Aces w/ Human Noise and Operation Karma

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✯ The Heart Shaped Aces ✯ Grace Darling Hotel ✯ Band Room ✯

The Heart Shaped Aces are a pop-rock duo from Naarm/Melbourne. Their exciting live show borrows from pop, rock, punk and funk - putting their own refreshing spin on indie music. 

Support from:
⭑ Human Noise
⭑ Operation Karma

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Bollard 'I Was Wide Open' EP Release w/ Daily Commuters, Speed Mullet and Solder
Aug
10
to 11 Aug

Bollard 'I Was Wide Open' EP Release w/ Daily Commuters, Speed Mullet and Solder

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✯ Bollard 'I Was Wide Open' EP Release ✯ Grace Darling Hotel ✯ Band Room ✯

A mainstay on the Melbourne scene, Bollard are touring their 'I Was Wide Open' EP with a run of shows in SA, VIC, ACT & NSW. This EP is their fourth release overall and follows on from last year's LP 'Lo.'

Support from:

⭑ The Daily Commuters 
⭑ Speed Mullet
⭑ Solder 

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Idle Flowers w/ Power Tools, Nocto Nocto & Hi-Dae (DJ)
July
27
to 28 July

Idle Flowers w/ Power Tools, Nocto Nocto & Hi-Dae (DJ)

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idle flowers ✯ The Grace Darling Hotel ✯ Basement ✯

An evening of diverse electronic tinged music. Idle Flowers make their debut with support from Power Tools, Nocto Nocto and a DJ set from Hi-Dae.

A new project from Cari Scharl and Charlie Nimmo, Idle Flowers unites downtempo electronica with oblique instrumentation and evocative vocal melodies. An exercise in sensuous and intimate minimalism.

Support from:
⭑ Power Tools
⭑ Nocto Nocto
⭑ Hi-Dae (DJ)

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Leaps & Bounds: Totalno Zeleno! x GDH w/ Cutting Room, Guppy (Meanjin), Soft Approach VS Tongue Dissolver, Nate Lust, JUPiTA + more
July
26
to 27 July

Leaps & Bounds: Totalno Zeleno! x GDH w/ Cutting Room, Guppy (Meanjin), Soft Approach VS Tongue Dissolver, Nate Lust, JUPiTA + more

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Leaps & Bounds Music Festival 2024 ✯ Friday July 26th, 2024 | 6pm - 1am 

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 & 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒏𝒐 𝒁𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒐! explore the Oz underground, the aural oddities, and the emerging talent of our burgeoning live music scene for a full venue take-over.

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Experimental whispers, cling to smoke in the night
Flickers of a candle, glow with a restless light
Avant-punk prophets, tripping through dub's distorted haze
Shadows move in the subterranean maze...

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NSFW Trivia
July
24
7:00 pm19:00

NSFW Trivia

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The trivia for people who hate trivia.

Hosted by the Grumpy Scottsman, upstairs in the bandroom every second Wednesday.

Free Entry

1st Prize $75 Voucher

2nd Prize $25 Voucher

Doors open at 6.30pm, trivia starts at 7pm. Head upstairs pre-game to order dinner at your table.

Burger night specials and $6.66 hot shots!

Book a table for Wednesday July 24th

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