George Lane presents to you the music of one of the most highly regarded and influential musicians of his time, Hank Williams. On the year of his 102nd birthday, we will be celebrating Hank's extensive catalogue of Country and Western tunes.

Get ready for a night of foot-stomping storytelling, fiery guitar riffs, and raw, soulful blues. Experience the smoky, mountain roots voice of Jack Raymond, the electrifying, genre-bending guitar power of Lecia Louise, and the seasoned, blues-soaked Americana sound of Pete Cornelius.

Post-rock instrumental darlings Badinage are proud to launch Banter, the first single from their forthcoming second album, at a special George Lane matinee session.

By Popular Demand X presents X - At Home With You: 40th Anniversary Second Show

In 1984, X finally made it back into the studio to make a follow-up to their classic debut album X-Aspirations.  The end result became another classic Australian album, AT HOME WITH YOU. This year marks the 40th anniversary of this iconic release. Support on the night will be Fenn Wilson and the Weather

Ska punk outfit Admiral Ackbar’s Dishonourable Discharge hails from Melbourne, Australia. Made up of Toffer Rush-Vocals/Guitar, Matt Sexworth-Guitar/Vocals, Crow-Bass/Vocals, Dan-Drums, RISTOVSKI!-Sax/Vocals, the dishonourable Barnaby Joyce-Tombone/Vocals, Taffy-Trumpet/Vocals and Brendan-Trumpet/Vocals. Known for fast, nonstop live shows, laced with self deprecation and party fairs, the roving gang of angry nerds are notorious for fun, zany antics, and extremely liberal use of cusses and insults.


SAMMI PALINKAS – ‘NO SETTLIN’’ ALBUM LAUNCH LIVE AT GEORGE LANE

Rising Melbourne country artist Sammi Palinkas has been turning heads across the Aussie country scene with her modern country edge. Now, she's bringing her high-energy live show to George Lane, St Kilda, to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated debut album NO SETTLIN’.

Semi-finalists at the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, recording at the legendary SUN Studio, word keeps spreading about this formidable act.

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Experience the laid-back groove of JJ Cale’s timeless music, brought to life by an all-star band featuring Gallie (vocals/guitar), Bruce Haymes (keys), Steve Hadley (bass), and Danny McKenna (drums), Shane Reily (Pedal Steele/Guitars). From classics like Cocaine and After Midnight to Call Me the Breeze, don’t miss this night of masterful songwriting

Grand Final Eve 2025, legendary blues-rocker Geoff Achison and his powerhouse band The Souldiggers are back on stage at George Lane for a night of soul-stirring music and electrifying grooves.

Ruby & The Tuesdays is a young, up-and-coming indie rock band from Melbourne's South. Defined by their rock-on grooves and powerful, emotional lyrics, Ruby & The Tuesdays is sure to have you up on your feet, or on the floor in tears (just joking. kinda.). Led by singer-songwriter-guitarist Ruby Margaux, the four-piece band has been playing their way around St Kilda, and they are so excited to be playing at George Lane for their first headlining gig!

LOVE POLICE PRESENT DUG FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Get ready to meet your newest pals DUG.

From across the seas, Irish American duo DUG, made up of Irish songwriter Lorkin O’Reilly and California Clawhammer Banjo player Jonny Pickett, bring their raw and rowdy fresh sounds steeped in harmony alongside clever picking and fan-worthy fiddle tricks, to Australian shores for the very first time this October. And we’re stoked to share their transatlantic sounds along the East Coast.

Join TWIGGS, Melbourne's finest Jam Band as they be hittin' the note and bringing you the experience of The Allman Brothers Band. Drawing upon tracks from the debut self titled album, Idlewild South, Live at the Fillmore East, Eat a Peach, Brothers and Sisters and beyond, this is going to be an experience that celebrates the music of the Allman Brothers committed to the ideal of every night being special and unique.

Jeff Lang – ‘More Live’ - (George Lane Matinee Sessions)

Guitarist, singer and producer, Jeff Lang is widely regarded as one of Australia's most talented songwriters and technically gifted musicians. Across a career that includes more than 30 albums, 3 x ARIA awards and countless national and international tours, Jeff is not one to keep still.

Los Angeles six-piece Swimming Bell bring their lush Californian alt-folk to Australia for the first time this October. Compared to a folk-era Sharon Van Etten, Meg Baird and Rosali, Swimming Bell is the musical project of Katie Schottland, a Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter whose ethereal melodies and intricate harmonies create a dreamlike sonic landscape. 

Australian Blues, Rock Guitarist, Singer Simon Kinny-Lewis is returning to Melbourne for an exclusive show at George Lane performing songs from his brand new album "Pouring Water On A Drowning Man" after signing with major record label ZYX Music, Germany.

They’re smooth, they’re funky, and they’re bringing the Kentucky twang Down Under. For the first time ever, dynamic duo Laid Back Country Picker are heading to Australia for a string of unmissable shows this October, bringing their indescribable brand of 70s guitar power with honky-tonk leanings to George Lane on October 16.

Journey with Merlin through the lust of uther pendragon for Igraine, the Vengeful Morgana, the Innocent young Arthur, the law of chivalry, King Arthur & the Knights of the round table, Gawain, Sir Lancelot, Guenevere, Percival, and the Holy Grail, the evil of the Inbred Mordred, and the sword Excalibur!
With a cast of Melbourne’s finest talent:

Pat Powell is one of Australia’s most accomplished vocal talents. He'll be collaborating with some of Melbourne’s finest for a journey through mesmerising funk, soulful jazz and dancehall rhythms!

Julia Deans and Celia Church have been crossing musical paths since the early ’90s — from Headless Chickens and Banshee Reel, to Fur Patrol’s #1 hit Lydia and Celia’s acclaimed collaborations with Jon von Goes. When they finally met in Melbourne, their voices blended effortlessly and their friendship has been inseparable ever since.

Julia has gone on to become NZ rock royalty, with Silver Scroll and Taite Prize nominations, solo albums, and collaborations with the likes of Neil Finn and Tami Neilson. Celia has toured, recorded, and built a rich catalogue with Jonnie Goes To Church — their debut album drawing praise from Tim Rogers, Angie Hart and Rebecca Barnard.

Now, for one special night, the Julia Deans return to Melbourne for a show that brings it all together: a little Julia solo, a little Julia & Celia, a little Jonnie Goes To Church, and a lot of magic from a quarter century of sisterhood and song.

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Mark Snarski returns to Australia in November for five shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Fremantle to celebrate the release of the last of his trilogy I Like To Leave A Place As If I Never Stayed only found at shows and on Bandcamp.

It is a double album. Stay was recorded at Tutu Estudios in Avilés with the assistance of Sergio Tutu and Héctor Moriv, who had previously co-produced the second of his trilogy Such Are The Sounds Of Trains. Leave comes from embers of his first, I Have To Burn Everything Before I Start Cooking, which was co-produced by Matt Walker and Rowan Matthews at Stovepipe in Upwey.

In Melbourne and Sydney he will be accompanied by Jason Kain, co-founder of The Jackson Code, whilst in Perth long-time friends will be putting country tinges on songs that someone once described as 13 Bar Blues.

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The Apartments are returning to George Lane after three years for the launch of their new album “That’s What the Music is For”. Performing as a three piece The Apartments are playing two sets playing two sets in a night of new and old songs, and stories from the world of The Apartments songs.

Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour, recognised for his exceptional gift as a born entertainer.

Formidable Sydney musician Pat Powell and Melbourne’s own Kerri Simpson will be getting their roots music groove on for an intimate once only show. Keeping it “fonky” will be the soul searing, sheer brilliance of Shannon Bourne on guitar, master mason of the keys, Tim Neal, king of hard hitting swing Andrew Swann, drums, and mythical Mark Ferrie on bass. Together they will be performing some of their favorite spirituals, gospel and blues tunes.
Special guests on the day will be Pepper Creek Revival powerhouse Kelly Auty and Pearly Shells daunting Dave Allardice on keys.

8 Ball Aitken and his full band are returning to George Lane December 30th.

8 Ball has toured the world for more than a decade performing his swampy blues-rock across twenty countries to date. He’s earned a loyal fanbase from his live shows and internet videos, while paying his dues as a singer, songwriter, slide guitarist, and producer.

With multiple Awards and accolades countless ticket & album sales to his name , Alex Lloyd continues to thrive as a contmeepraary evolving artist music. Having released a series of successful albums, he has consistently showcased his diverse musical influences and prowess in personal storytelling. His latest project delves even deeper into themes of love, loss, and resilience, striking a profound chord with audiences both in Australia and internationally.