ALBUM IN FOCUS

here, from the laid-back accessibility of the opening tune, The Cool Moonlight, to the suitably fired-up rock sensibilities of the encore, Cosmic People. The 14 tracks span the length of Owen’s recorded output, digging deep back to his debut album in 2011. The most fundamentally distinguishing element of the record—Owen’s vocal performance—is justifiably prominent, mixed so that its nuances, its gritty attributes, are front and centre. But despite this, the album nonetheless feels authentically representative and a fitting endorsement for an undoubtedly well-developed, ongoing musical experience.

VINCE LEIGH

It’s no surprise that after over 12 years of national and international touring, writing, recording and releasing albums, EPs, and singles, Owen Campbell has established a formidable reputation in the Australian alt-blues rock world.

He’s gigged across the globe—USA, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Holland, Japan, Hong Kong, India, and even performed at the highest blues festival in the world – The Himalayan Blues Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal—and every album upon release has hit the top ten on the iTunes Blues Charts in over ten countries.

One of which, Sunshine Road, reached the top spot on the overall charts in Australia in 2014, replacing Adele. That’s quite a feat. Perhaps it’s no wonder, then, that a live album has been released.

The blues-rock genre Campbell operates in lends itself to such a platform, whether purely a display of finely honed musical skill or the combined energy of performer and audience amalgamated into a unique yet fleeting experience. It acts as a condensed embodiment, and an ultimate exploitative source.

In some instances, an act’s live set reveals what a studio-recorded product cannot. Namely, a breadth and depth of character, connection, and spirit that’s difficult to manufacture. In short, it cannot be communicated any other way.

And although Owen’s style is clearly outlined, there are a few variations at play

My Neighbour Adolf

Holocaust survivor Mr Polsky (David Hayman) is living in a run-down house in rural South America in 1960. Polsky keeps to himself, caring for little besides his black rose bush.

Next to Polsky’s house is one equally run-down, the only other property within kilometres. Its long empty status, which has suited Polsky well, comes to an end when a German, Mr Herzog (Udo Kier), moves in. Polsky is horrified to recognise him as Adolf Hitler.

Determined that the monster be brought to trial, Polsky goes to the Israelis. But his expectations of immediate action are met with disinterest. If Polsky is to bring Hitler to justice, he must gather the proof the Israelis need before they’ll make a move.

So Polsky gathers. But when he is forced to interact with Herzog, the real challenges mount.

David Hayman, a Scottish actor, does a fine job as a Polish survivor of The Holocaust. His character, Polsky, like so many other Jewish people, lost his entire family in the Nazi concentration camps and, with them, all that was meaningful and dear to him. He has little to sustain him but memories, and a determination to survive.

Hayman, largely through body language, demonstrates not only Polsky’s grit but also his unremitting grief for the loss of his family, and the life he knew.

Udo Kier gives a very fine performance as Mr Herzog, a man in a complicated position. Something about Herzog is clearly secret, hard, and amiss, which Kier delicately portrays beneath an intelligent, cultured, and even gracious and understanding exterior.

This is, in many ways, a quiet film. The knolwedge of the horrors of the Holocaust will amply fill in all that is left unsaid and unshown in the film, but will bring an understanding of Mr Polsky, and of why he lives as he does: trusting no-one and relying on none but himself.

Revealing the complex nature of unspeakable grief, guilt, shame, and perhaps even of understanding and forgiveness, My Neighbour Adolf stands testament to the healing power of humanity.

Screening at Dendy cinemas.

— MICHELE E. HAWKINS

Mafia Mamma

Already under constant pressure to help out everyone both at home and in her demanding job, Kristin (Toni Collette), who has lived in the United States since she was a baby, learns that she is expected to attend her grandfather’s funeral and sort out his affairs — in Italy.

Of course, to do so is out of the question, with work projects pending and a husband needing her support. But when a betrayal at work is followed by a betrayal at home, Kristin’s high-powered lawyer friend and Krav Maga classmate Jenny (Sophia Nomvete) persuades her to do something for herself: attend her grandfather’s funeral, see the sights, and play around.

Once Kristin lands in Italy and meets her relations and her grandfather’s “general”, Bianca (Monica Bellucci), she learns that she has inherited her grandfather’s position as head of his winemaking family.

Finding herself with no alternative, Kristin sets out to solve the family’s fatal problems with another family competing in its various endeavours, which she discovers cross various boundaries of morality and law, including prostitution, smuggling, gambling, firearms, and drug peddling. And then there are the many sudden deaths on both sides.

In among all this, Kristin meets a stranger, Lorenzo (Giulio Corso), who seems serious about winning her heart, but who cannot know the family’s true business. And she faces hostility from within, as her new position is contested. Nobody stands out in the movie as the comic; every role is serious. Yet the entire movie breaks out in comedy. It’s the conflict between established Mafia practice and Kristin’s outsider’s take, first on escaping all this and then on dealing with it, that sets everybody up for the comically unexpected, even in the midst of some bloody violence.

Even with its stronger moments, Mafia Mamma offers consistent hilarity in its clash of families, of cultures, and of temperaments as the thoroughly American Kristin learns what it means to become part of a traditionally rural, traditionally volatile family whose lives teeter on the edge of explosive conflict.

An all-round treat.

Screening at Dendy, Palace, Hoyts, and Limelight cinemas. — JOHN P. HARVEY

Thu 11 May

Light, Colour, HumanityLegacy Of Alastair Swayn

Through immersive light cubes and augmented reality installations, this exhibition is inspired by the architectural legacy of Alastair Swayn and other Australian designers. Curated by Ian Wong from Monash University

CANBERRA MUSEUM AND GALLERY

Shake Appeal

Get ready to shake it up! The Shaking Hand and Burnout Bookings deliver a weekly free music night of local and interstate acts! 7pm

THE SHAKING HAND

Lightbulb Improv - Comedy

It’s Back To The Future meets Prison Break in this action packed adventure where your hero tries to gain their freedom using the power of time travel. 7pm, $15 via venue

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

Fri 12 May

Reuben Solo: Palindrome Stories and puns are for cowards and nerds. This is an ill-fated evening of offbeat stand-up. 7:30pm THE STREET THEATRE

Jazida Productions present: Pop-Up Party

Interactive arts and crafts, play with flow and circus props, fire eating, fire dancing, sideshow performances, circus, drag, cabaret, and fan dancing. Includes a 1.5 hour cabaret show + DJ Dance Party one hour before and after each show. And it’s free!

GLEBE PARK, CIVIC

Silverback Touring present: The Iron Maidens

Regarded as one of the world’s finest tribute acts, acknowledged by members of Iron Maiden themselves. An intense, electrifying show that’s received rave reviews the world over. 7pm

THE BASEMENT

Bad Lunar w/ The Polymics, Parrots with Piercings & 51st Avenue

Burntout Bookings presents Bad Lunar, The Polymics, Parrots With Piercings, and 51st Avenue! Serving as a highlight of the best up and coming pop punk acts from Canberra and Sydney, this is the perfect gig to start your weekend with. 7pm, tickets

$20 via Oztix

THE BASEMENT

Sat 13 May

Under The Influence

Mainstays Shortis & Simpson will be joined fellow veteran special guests Nigel McRae and Beth Tully, in a show that highlights the musical influences of these two musicians, the owners of Smith’s Alternative, both passionate advocates of live and local music. 6pm, $30/$40 via the Smith’s venue website

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

Ruth O’BrienSongs For Abby EP Launch

Ruth is calling cat-lovers far and wide to be a part of this love-filled evening to launch her newest tunes into the world. Expect lots of laughs, stories, pics and, of course, good music! With Viktor Rufus on guitar, Tabitha Hart (Mirror Mirror) on cello, and Matt Nightingale on double bass. Supported by Xandrella (aka Ally Cowell).

7:30pm, $29 - $35 via the venue website

THE STREET THEATRE

The Turner Brown Band featuring Nikki D Brown & Dom Turner

Musical collaboration between Aussie slide guitarist and producer Dom Turner (of awarded blues act Backsliders) and Ohio-based ‘Sacred Steel’ lap-slide guitar and vocal sensation, Nikki D Brown.

6:30pm, $30 / $40

TUGGERANONG

ARTS CENTRE

Go-Jo + Portair

Get ready for Australian up-and-coming pop sensation

Go-Jo and the Australian born and US-based indie/folk star Portair as they hit the road for their first Australian Tour. 9pm, $20/$25 via venue

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

Canberra Roller Derby League: First Home Game

The Surly Griffins take on the Red Bellied Black Hearts for the first game of the Canberra Roller Derby League 2023 season! 6pm, $17 for General Admission, $9 for age 5-15, $32 for a family (2 adults, 2 kids) via Moshtix

EVELYN SCOTT SCHOOL, DENMAN PROSPECT

Nu-Metal Mayhem!

Featuring five amazing bands performing full sets of some of the biggest names in numetal, including; Korn, Linkin Park, System of a Down, Static X, and Deftones. 7pm, $25 + bf via OzTix

THE BASEMENT

The Amateurs vs Lulu and the Tantrums

Nerds vs Brats, Canberra vs Queanbeyan, Indi-Punk vs Indi-Rock - It’s The Amateurs launching their new single up against the searing vocals of Lulu and her Tantrums.

7:30pm, $15 + bf via Humanitix

THE SHAKING HAND

Live Music

From 8pm, free entry

MOBY DICK’S TAVERN

SUN 14 MAY

Eurovision Song Contest

Cheer on Australia, play Eurovision bingo, and dress up for pop music’s biggest night of the year! 7pm, $25

NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND

ARCHIVE – ARC CINEMA

TUE 16 MAY

Open Mic Comedy

Come down for a laugh, a beer, and a burger. 7pm, free

THE BASEMENT

Thu 18 May

Flickerfest 2023Best Of Australian Shorts

Celebrating 32 years, Flickerfest remains Australia’s leading Academy® Qualifying and BAFTA Recognised short film festival, from a record pool of 3,200 entries! Host to plenty of CBR talent. 7pm, $27.50 via Flickerfest website; free drink on entry!

PALACE ELECTRIC CINEMAS

QL2 Dance - Communicate

QL2 Dance’s 2023 Quantum Leap project Communicate will present three new works by Australian and international choreographers, which pivot on the statement to engage with the human imperative to interact and convey meaning. 18 - 20 May, $38 + bf via venue

THE PLAYHOUSE, CANBERRA THEATRE

Luke O’Shea & Lyn BowtellLove & Laughter Tour

Multi award winning country music stars Luke O’Shea and Lyn Bowtell are touring Australia in 2023, as part of their Love and Laughter Tour. 7pm, $35 via Oztix ROYAL HOTEL, QUEANBEYAN

The Imogene Blake Quintet and Jess High, Hello, How Are You?

Two of Canberra’s most engaging and melodic vocalists, backed by two of its hardest swingin’ rhythm sections of jazz, R&B, and soul. 8:30pm, $15/$20 via venue website

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

FRI 19 MAY

Senes Flamenco Dinner + Show

Senes Flamenco present a captivating fusion of dance and guitar at Tallagandra Hill Winery with a traditional Spanish dinner. 6:30pm, $80 (with dinner) via Humanitix

TALLAGANDRA

HILL WINERY

SoSo - This Tour Ain’t Big Enough for the Both of Us w/ Nelly Nova, Rental Snake & Wardens of Sound

Self-described “offensively average pop-punks”, SoSo are heading out on tour across the east coast. 7pm, $20 + bf via Oztix

THE BASEMENT

Emo vs NekoMay Emo Night

Nominate your Neko kin for your chance to win a $100 voucher! All our events sell out, buy now or cry later! We’ll be playing the biggest and best Emo hits. 7pm, $20 + bf via Oztix

THE BASEMENT

Paper LaceAustralian Tour 2023

Come and meet the original drummer and the lead voice on all the hits, Phil Hendriks, the lead guitarist, Dave Major, our keyboard man, and Dale the bass player who is standing in for Cliff Fish, who, due to illness can’t be on the tour. 8pm, $54 via Eventbrite

THE HARMONIE GERMAN CLUB

SAT 20 MAY

The Tuesday Weld Experience w/ Vespertine Lounge & The Hovering Spooks

Great original music featuring Bruce Callaway’s (ex-The Saints & New Christs) new band. 3pm, $15 via venue

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

These New South Whales 6pm, $15 via Humanitix (sold out at time of print; check venue for details)

SIDEWAY

Ana de la Vega + Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

Opening its doors for the very first time, Snow Concert Hall at Canberra Grammar School is a spectacular new venue for music, purposebuilt with world-class acoustics. Experience Ana de la Vega, one of the world’s best classical flautists, as she kicks off the series. 7pm, $90 - $120 via Humanitix

SNOW CONCERT HALL, CANBERRA GRAMMAR

Thy Art Is Murder w/ Justice for the Damned & To The Grave

Thy Art Is Murder are set to cause absolute carnage across regional Australia. Kicking off in May, our lords of extreme metal will raze through venues across the eastern states. 7pm, $45 + bf via OzTix

THE BASEMENT

Solquemia Trio (Melb): A Night of Latin / Jazz / Flamenco

Flamenco to Latin JazzPresented by Melbourne’s much loved Solquemia Trio as they return to Canberra for a special performance.

7:30pm, $25/$30 via Humanitix

LIVE @ THE POLO

Ella Fitzgerald

Meets Count Basie

The fantastic Blamey Street

Big Band take on the famous songs of Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie in an event that’s sure to swing! 7:30pm, $25 via Eventbrite

HARMONIE GERMAN CLUB

Live Music

Live music at The Dick from 8pm. Free entry

MOBY DICK’S TAVERN

Small Town Alien

Aliens are real, and they’re landing in Canberra. Small Town Alien is hard to explain but easy to love. Above all, they aim to entertain. No genre is safe. 9:30pm, $15/$10 concession

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

SUN 21 MAY

Coolibah Coolective

Join us for the launch of Canberra outfit Coolibah Coolective’s debut album, Teacup In A Storm. 7pm, $10/$15 via venue

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

Wed 24 May

UC MUSIC Society

Performance Night w/ Sonic Death Ray & Revenge on Seattle

UC Music Society present the end of semester free show. From 7pm

THE BASEMENT

Lior & DominiAnimal In Hiding EP Launch

Animal In Hiding is a collaboration between one of Australia’s most established and critically acclaimed singer/songwriters Lior, together with emerging artist and exciting new voice on the Australian music scene, Domini. 7:30pm, $52 via baypavilions.com.au

BAY PAVILIONS, BATEMANS BAY

THU 25 MAY

Alivan Blu

In celebration of their next single, Embers, Alivan will be venturing far and wide to showcase a fresh new folk sound and take you on an adventure. 7pm, $20 via venue website

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

AYA YVES - seratonin & forget me nots Tour

YVES is a masterful storyteller and magic weaver, with a unique blend of dark alt-pop and indie electronica. See page 36 for review of lead track white flag for a taster. 7:30pm, $28.38 via Moshtix

UC HUB

Holy Holy - Messed Up Tour

Launching emotive yet up-tempo new tune Messed Up from their forthcoming album. Joined by guests Kwame, and Medhanit. 8pm, $65.25 via Moshtix. Full article on page 18

KAMBRI @ ANU

Fri 26 May

Alter Ego: An Evening of Other!

This 18+ late-night event is produced by Kat Dopper (Heaps Gay) featuring performances from Radha, Betty Grumble, Lupa J, Mowgli May, Marlena Dalí, YOKELUST, and more.

6:30pm, $39 Adult/$36 concession/$33 Circle of Friends/$45 on the door

NATIONAL

PORTRAIT GALLERY

Chain Tombstone & The Dead MenState Of The World Single Launch Party

Canberra’s happiest metal band are back to make you laugh, headbang, and twostep your way through the night. To celebrate the release of latest single State Of The World, joining them on the night are Highland Light, Dyatlov Pass and, from Sydney, Live Like Animals! A mix of heavy/hardcore music to enjoy. 7pm, $18.40 via Oztix

THE BASEMENT

Salonistas + What She’s Having

Bust out your dancing boots and rhinestones for a night of alt-country/rockabilly/blues/ rock. 7pm, $10/$15 via venue

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

High School Musical Party

Get’cha Head In The Game for A Night to Remember - the Best of Both Worlds is back hosting another High School Musical Party!! We’ll Bop to the Top to your fave tunes from High School Musical + the best of the classic Disney movies. 7pm, tickets $15 + bf via OzTix

THE BASEMENT

Disco Revolution

Canberra, are you ready? It’s time to get your DISCO on! Join the Disco Revolution showband for two huge sets to reignite the flame for disco dancing and funky grooves. 7pm, $35 + bf via Eventbrite

HARMONIE GERMAN CLUB

Lior & Domini: Animal In Hiding EP Launch

Hauntingly beautiful vocal harmonies soar as they weave intimate stories about human connection from their debut EP, Animal In Hiding. 7:30pm

THE STREET THEATRE

Sammy J - Good Hustle

After five years, 200 episodes, and countless legal threats, Sammy J is stepping away from his weekly ABC TV spot – but not before throwing a giant farewell party. 8pm, tix may have sold out; check with venue

CANBERRA THEATRE

SAT 27 MAY

Floor Element

Floor Element is a floorworkstyle dance competition for amateurs, semi-pros, and professionals! 6pm, $40 plus bf via Eventbrite

HARMONIE GERMAN CLUB

Guttermouth - 25 Years (or so) of Musical Monkey

Warlords of skate-punk satire. Fans of trailblazing Musical Monkey’s blistering lyrical humor, machine-gun drumming, and wildly fast guitar work will not want to miss this beautiful return to late-90s Warped Tour chaos. 7pm, tix via Oztix

THE BASEMENT

Rock or Be Rocked

Rock bands, good food, fun times. 8pm, free entry

MOBY DICK’S TAVERN

SUN 28 MAY

Austrian Choir Autumn Concert

The Harmonie Club’s famous Austrian Choir presents its Autumn Concert with special guests the Forrest National Chamber Orchestra. 2pm, $25 plus bf via Eventbrite

HARMONIE GERMAN CLUB

The Real Bay Sydney Shit Tour: Speed + Sumani + Scowl

With sold-out shows across continents, Sydney hardcore stalwarts Speed are on the cusp of world domination - but first, they’re delivering their most extensive Australian tour yet. Presented by Vans. 4pm, $40 + bf via Oztix

THE BASEMENT

Reconciliation Concert 2023

Canberra Theatre Centre is proud to present legendary band Yothu Yindi as part of this year’s Reconciliation Concert. 7pm, $59 + bf via Canberra Ticketing

CANBERRA THEATRE

TUE 30 MAY

Kitty Flanagan Live!

You’ve seen her on Fisk, Utopia, and Have You Been Paying Attention?. She also wrote the best-selling book, 488 Rules for Life, but now it’s time for Kitty to get back where she belongs. On the stage, doing stand-up. 8pm

CANBERRA THEATRE

WED 31 MAY

Make Them Suffer10 Years of Neverbloom

With just over ten years since the release of their staggering debut album Neverbloom, Aussie metal leviathans Make

The Suffer have continued to flourish. To celebrate, Neverbloom is available for the first time on vinyl. With special guests Fit For An Autopsy all the way from New Jersey, as well as metalcore locals Ocean Sleeper. 7pm, $59.90 via Oztix

THE BASEMENT

FRI 2 JUNE

Jazida Productions present: Pop-Up Party

Interactive arts and crafts, play with flow and circus props, fire eating, fire dancing, sideshow performances, circus, drag, cabaret, and fan dancing. Plus a 1.5 hour cabaret show + DJ Dance Party one hour before and after each show. And it’s free!

HAIG PARK, BRADDON

The Jungle GiantsTrippin Up Tour

With well over half a billion streams worldwide and the #1 ARIA-charting fourth album Love Signs under their belts, The Jungle Giants are undeniably Australian indie-rock royalty.

7:30pm, tix via Moshtix

UC REFECTORY

SAT 3 JUNE

Garry Starr

Performs Everything

The story of a disgraced actor who attempts to save theatre from its inevitable extinction by performing every genre imaginable in 60 minutes. What ensues is a satirisation and celebration of many well-known, and lesser-so, genres via utter stupidity and surprising skill.

2pm & 7pm, $30 - $50 via venue

THE Q, QUEANBEYAN

Troy Kinne - Made Wrong Kinne shares too much about the things wrong with him. But, you get to walk away feeling better about yourself. 8pm, $42 via venue

THE STREET THEATRE

Skunkhour

The renowned ‘90s triple j legends are back with a series of shows leading up to their 2023 single release. 7pm, $43.50 + bf via OzTix

THE BASEMENT

Fiona Boyes - Keller Sessions

Canberra Blues Society presents Victorian Blues Music Hall of Fame inductee Fiona Boyes for an intimate solo performance in The Keller.

Fiona plays deep blues, influenced by a myriad of traditional styles. 7pm, $25/$30 + bf via Humanitix

HARMONIE GERMAN CLUB

Rock or Be Rocked Rock bands, good food, fun times. 8pm, free entry

PJ O’REILLY’S TUGGERANONG

Karaoke

Karaoke at The Dick from 8pm. Free entry

MOBY DICK’S TAVERN

SUN 4 JUNE

Luke Kidgell - Happy Hour

After his sold out International Cheers To That! tour, Luke Kidgell is back on the road with his brand new stand up comedy show Happy Hour. 6pm, $55 + bf via Ticketek

LLEWELLYN HALL

TUE 6 JUNE

Russell Crowe’s Indoor Garden Party

Featuring The Gentlemen

Barbers and special guests. 6:30pm, tix $69 +bf via Canberra Ticketing

CANBERRA THEATRE

THU 8 JUNE

Come From Away

Set to inspire audiences, Come From Away follows the incredible real-life journey of 7,000 air passengers who became grounded in Gander, Newfoundland in Canada in the wake of the September 11 tragedy. Runs from 8 June - 2 July. 7pm, tix via venue

CANBERRA THEATRE

Midway Happy As Larry Tour

Stella Culliton & Asaiah Riley

Midway are heaps keen to announce their east coast tour in support of the release of their debut EP Happy As Larry. 7pm, $16 + bf via OzTix

THE BASEMENT

Fri 9 June

Anthony LocascioHeart Of Darkness

Following his successful 2022 national tour of Don’t Call Me A Wog!, Anthony Locascio, Australia’s premiere post-racial standup comedian, returns with Heart Of Darkness. We all do bad things. We are all worthy of love. Anthony will tell stories about the worst things he’s ever done, to make you all feel a little better/worse about the things you’ve done. With local supports Ethan Kirk and Laura Johnston. 7pm, $20/$25 via venue

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

Fred Again

Appreciation Night

Australia’s best local DJs will be spinning Fred ‘n’ friends all night. From 7pm, $20 via OzTix

THE BASEMENT

SAT 10 JUNE

Monkey Spanner - Ska Dance Craze Tour w/ This Way Orkestra

After back to back sell out shows in 2022, 2 Tone Ska favourites

Monkey Spanner are finally coming to Canberra, playing classics from Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, The Beat, and reggae royalty Toots & The Maytals. With a full horn section, keys, guitars and all the clobber to match. 7pm, tix via Oztix

THE BASEMENT

SUN 11 JUNE

Garry Starr - Grease Lightning

An overzealous idiot attempts to perform all of Greek Mythology in less than 60 mins in order to save his Hellenic homeland from economic ruin. A hilarious, high-energy, and very, very silly hour of fun awaits. 4pm - 5pm, tickets $15/$20 via

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

Apeiron Baroque: Too Many Strings

Baroque concert featuring the sonorous alto and tenor registers of the unusual Viola d’amore and the black sheep of the string family, the Viola. Guest Artists: Karina Schmitz, Pippa Newman, and Alex Munro. 5pm, $40 Adult, $35 Conc, $15 Student, $0 U/12 at Trybooking

WESLEY UNITING CHURCH

The Funky Fest Featuring Albatross, Shaastra Nepa’, Mudbloodz & Raja ko Radio

We here at The Funky Mushroom are super stoked to announce The Funky Fest - A True Nepali Rock Festival. 7pm, tickets $40 + bf via OzTix

THE BASEMENT

TUE 13 JUNE

Daoirí Farrell (Ireland)

Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell is one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years.

7pm, $35/$40 via venue

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

Wed 14 June

Coda Chroma (VIC)

Swirling folk rock and cinematic pop, with support from Lewis Coleman. 7pm, $20/$25 via venue website

SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE

THU 15 JUNE

I Built The Sky

I Built The Sky are hitting the road this June, as part of the highly anticipated headline world tour which saw fans raise in excess of $30,000 to see Ro and his exceptional live band. 7pm, $40 + bf via OzTix THE BASEMENT

Rebus Theatre presents: Systems and Sanity

A theatrical journey through the mental health system by people who have travelled there, or got lost along the way. 7pm, $25 full/$10 Concession

RALPH WILSON THEATRE, GORMAN ARTS CENTRE

Cabaret de Paris

Be transported by the atmosphere and excitement of a Parisian-themed revue with a parade of first-class entertainers and the daring beauty of exquisitely bejewelled dancers, as the stage spectacular Cabaret de Paris comes to Canberra. 7:30pm, $71$199 +bf via Canberra Ticketing CANBERRA THEATRE

FRI 16 JUNE

Systems and Sanity

A theatrical journey through the mental health system by people who have travelled there, or got lost along the way. 7pm, $25 full/$10 Concession

RALPH WILSON THEATRE, GORMAN ARTS CENTRE

Jack Biilmann & The Black Tide: Divided Mind Album Launch w/ Hope Wilkins, The Burley Griffin & Toby Morwitch

Following the great success of the Full Circle album in 2021, Jack Biilmann is back with his fourth & by far the most unique album, Divided Mind. 7pm, $20 + bf via Oztix

THE BASEMENT