EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Curated experiences for music fans
Boutique camping festival + ode to good times
Down a dusty road, camped beneath the stars, dancing in the grass with friends old and new. This is Bloomfield, the first festival of spring. A three day, two night camping festival hosted in pristine bushland by the Shoalhaven River. Tickets and more via @bloomfield.festival or the festival website.
A festival of light + sound.
Port Kembla Festival is an annual event hosted by music venues, art galleries, laneways, barbershops, yoga studios, gardens along Wentworth St, Port Kembla, NSW. Our host spaces are thoughtfully curated, each providing a new and unique experience to explore. The festival is an all day, all night gig-crawl with something for everyone.
Coastal views + all night dance
A few times each year, when the mood is just right, we join forces with Illawarra curators Washing Machine Dance to deliver a unique dance events at the iconic Austinmer Surf Club or Wombarra Bowling Club. These events always sell out, there are no exceptions. Keep your eyes planted on our socials and be fast on the tickets.
Gig crawl + southerly buster
Milton Crawl is a free-entry experience hosted by live music venues, art galleries, eateries & carparks scattered mindfully throughout the village of Milton. The festival presents an eclectic range of music from around Australia, intentionally curating a space for all tastes. Milton Crawl is proudly produced by sister-business Sun Duster.
An annual fundraiser + celebration of women in music
The best in Australian live music are female artists, and they’re front and centre on our stages year round. Vivid Palate is an annual, women-led live music event held on International Women’s Day which raises funds for SAHSSI, who provide Crisis Accommodation Support Services to vulnerable women and families in Wollongong.
A monthly hit of live bands + beer
Everything from country to blues, live and free. Reub Goldberg Brewing Machine is a staple venue in the community, a humming buzz of weekly music and craft brews. Once a month we step it up a notch and stack the local with bands. Our Insta is the best place to stay across these events, we usually pin them up top.
Touring acts + local venues
Each year we join forces with Great Southern Nights and our favourite Illawarra venues to bring you the best in Australian music. The annual series amplifies New South Wales' vibrant live music scene, showcasing an incredible line-up of homegrown talent in venues right across the state.
Events in unique, natural + heritage spaces.
Smoke & Steel is an activation series bringing art and live music to unique, heritage and natural spaces. Our intention is simply to use under-loved spaces to create unique experiences — taking places at boxing gyms, warehouses, galleries and beyond. Each event volume of Smoke & Steel also touches on a new theme and display in visual arts.
A winter small bar festival + gig crawl
Featuring 30+ artists across 7 venues, rise up against the cold to celebrate of music, art & small bar culture. Everything from indie-electro to jazz will feature across dive bars, cocktail lounges & breweries. Expect excellent music, exceptional venues and a wild ride.
A two-day celebration of street art, funk, soul, hip-hop & dance.
An annual event featuring live music, live art, DJ’s and food trucks held in carparks and alleyways. The Block Party is held in collaboration with Wonderwalls Festival - Australia’s largest and longest running street art festival. We’re stoked to kick off a big month of fresh paint hitting the historic walls of Port Kembla & Wollongong.
An introspective journey + ambient experience
SOUND BATH is an immersive and instrumental live music experience. The event facilitates meditation through a live audio soundscape, undertaken laying down and with eyes closed. We encourage you to leave the pressures of daily life at the door. To enjoy live music without the distractions of conversation, lighting, alcohol and social anxiety.
Summer dance project + workshops
jacuzzi stu. brings touring DJ’s into intimate spaces. The project also champions beginner DJ workshops for women, trans & non-binary music enthusiasts to try their hand behind the decks. These workshops have successfully assisted the careers of several participants!