Rolling Stone are thrilled to unveil the second artist announcement for their annual Rolling Stone Live Lodge, taking over The Workers Club in Fitzroy for three entertainment-packed weeks from September 21 – October 9. Located on the corner of Brunswick & Gertrude Streets, the Rolling Stone Live Lodge is a complete venue takeover, a living breathing bespoke bar open seven nights a week treating punters to exclusive live performances with a Rolling Stone twist, including artist Q&As and special guest DJs.
Tickets to the Rolling Stone Live Lodge are on sale now through Oztix. For a full run-down of the Rolling Stone Live Lodge events, along with ticketing details and up-to-the-minute information, head torollingstoneaus.com/live-lodge
On Tuesday 27 September Rolling Stone are proud to present In Conversation with Jimmy Barnes – a rare chance to get up close and personal with one of Australia’s most loved rock‘n’roll legends whilst he reads from his forthcoming autobiography Working Class Boy. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase up a signed copy and be involved in an Audience Q&A, with some very special surprises to be revealed on the night.
From supporting The Prodigy to playing the main stage at Splendour in the Grass, Ecca Vandal doesn’t just push boundaries – she smashes them with a sledge hammer. She’ll be bringing her explosive live show to the Rolling Stone Live Lodge on Friday 23 September with support from Melbourne future soul outfit Mosé + The FMLY.
On Friday 7 October, Rolling Stone will highlight the best of local music at showcase, presented by Call & Response, featuring Luke Million (live), who recently went viral with his epic remix of the Stranger Things theme, ethereal brother-sister duo Lastlings, Melbourne rising star Nico Ghost and Sydney hip hop artist Sarah Connor. With previous The Future Is Now alumni including Tkay Maidza,Thelma Plum and Delta Riggs, this will be a must-see night at the 2016 Rolling Stone Live Lodge.
The Fauves will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their legendary LP Future Spa at the Rolling Stone Live Lodge on Saturday 8 October. Synonymous with ‘90s alternative Aussie rock, they will be performing the ARIA-nominated Future Spa in its entirety, with a splash of some of their greatest hits.
The first announcement of the 2016 Rolling Stone Live Lodge includes exclusive shows from REMI, presented by House of Beige, Flyying Colours previewing their new album, Kim Salmon performing songs from his expansive catalogue that includes both his solo work and tracks by The Scientists, APES previewing their anticipated debut album, Briggs and Trials’ new collaboration A.B. Original, An Intimate Evening with Jon Toogood (Shihad) featuring a live Q&A, a special performance from Oh Mercy & Friends, the electric Ella Hooper and her New Magic Band, and Victorian rockers Stonefield presented by Yamaha Backstage, who are set to unleash brand new material. The Rolling Stone Covers Exhibition will be shown this year in the SONOS Lounge, a room within the Rolling Stone Live Lodge that has been designed by their team to host exclusive events, including this exhibition which is being shown for the first time in inner-city Melbourne.
Rolling Stone Live Lodge – Melbourne 2016:
September 21 – October 9 at The Workers Club, Fitzroy
#LiveLodge2016
Tickets on sale now through Oztix
Wednesday 21 September – Flyying Colours (Album Preview) w/ Contrast & Yes Sir Noceur
Thursday 22 September – Stonefield presented by Yamaha Backstage
Friday 23 September – Ecca Vandal w/ Mosé + The FMLY more TBA JUST ANNOUNCED
Saturday 24 September – House of Beige presents REMI (Album Launch) SOLD OUT
Sunday 25 September – An Intimate Evening with Jon Toogood
Tuesday 27 September – In Conversation with Jimmy Barnes JUST ANNOUNCED
Wednesday 28 September – Kim Salmon (The Scientists Box-set Launch)
Thursday 29 September – A.B. Original
Friday 30 September – Oh Mercy & Friends
Sunday 2 October – APES (Debut Album Preview)
Thursday 6 October – Ella Hooper and her New Magic Band
Friday 7 October – The Future Is Now presented by Call and Response feat. Luke Million (Live), Lastlings, Nico Ghost and Sarah Connor JUST ANNOUNCED
Saturday 8 October – The Fauves (Future Spa 20th anniversary show) JUST ANNOUNCED
…plus the Rolling Stone Covers Exhibition, showing for the duration of the Rolling Stone Live Lodge and more artists to be announced!