‘It Always Can Get Worse’ is the first taste of Tex Perkins and Matt Walker’s forthcoming debut album, Before The Show. The acoustic track reflects on pushing through the hard times without getting stuck in your own pain, reminding us to be grateful - as others have been through, and got through, worse. The song unfolds in a way that can catch you off guard - something that carries across the whole album. Before The Show is a testament to the belief in a song, and the authenticity of this release simply affirms the standing of Perkins and Walker as artists at the top of their game. Album to be released late August.

Australian music icon Rick Price returns to the stage with his Call On Me Tour, celebrating the release of “Call On Me”, the latest release from his acclaimed Hometown album. Best known for his timeless hits, unmistakable voice, and heartfelt songwriting, Rick Price has built a career spanning decades, earning a reputation as one of Australia’s most respected and enduring performers. His live shows are intimate, engaging, and deeply personal, blending beloved classics with new material that reflects his continued evolution as a songwriter and storyteller. “Call On Me” captures the emotional core of Hometown — a record rooted in connection, resilience, and the pull of where we come from. Performed live, the song sits seamlessly alongside Rick’s much-loved catalogue, offering audiences both nostalgia and something beautifully current. Audiences can expect an afternoon of finely crafted songs, soulful vocals, and genuine connection, as Rick shares stories behind the music in a relaxed, acoustic-driven setting. The Call On Me Tour is a celebration of past, present, and the enduring power of songs that speak straight to the heart.

THE SHED SPEAKEASY Immerse yourself and let us transport you to our secret world… The Speakeasy. Delighting your senses with the fun and frolics of the roaring 20s, this soirée will be one to remember. The lights deviously low, the cocktails illicitly divine and that’s only the beginning. Meet our speakeasy family and then let the show begin... Savour the hottest, toe-tappin' jazz in town, sublime velvet vocals from The Wild Tonics and fancy footwork and jaw dropping tricks from the finest flappers and acrobats around. What a night we have in store. So, join us old sport (we’d love to meet you), and let the party begin. Brooks and Baker Renowned for their authentic 1920s entertainment, it all began as The Gatsby Girls in London, 2013. Firmly established in the most renowned haunts in Olde London Town and across the globe, it's now time for the Mornington Peninsula to have a slice of this delectable speakeasy pie.

A celebration of the legendary British rock band known for their clean guitar tone, understated style, and poetic storytelling, led by the distinctive voice and fingerpicking genius of Mark Knopfler. Experience classic hits like Sultans of Swing, Money for Nothing, and Romeo & Juliet, all brought to life by Matt Arthur and the Lazybones with passion, precision, and musical storytelling at its finest. After a standout evening at The Pig & Whistle last August with Eric Clapton’s Unplugged & Hits show, Matt Arthur & The Lazybones are back—so if you missed them then, don’t make the same mistake twice. An evening of iconic songs, masterful musicianship, and unforgettable moments. Matt Arthur & The Lazybones line up Matt Arthur – Vocals/Guitar Sam McNally – Keys Michael Vidale – Bass Dave Egan - Drums

About Pat Powell 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! With a career that spans over four decades and right across the globe Pat Powell is the artist that everyone wants to work with, to name a few there’s Margaret Erlich, Jenny Morris, Paul Mac, James Freud & Michael Hutchence’s Max Q. Hailing from the close-knit and highly musical Jamaican community of 1960s/70s Bristol, Pat toured extensively throughout Europe before descending on Sydney with great force in the 80s. Filling bars and clubs across Australia with his pioneering acts Caribbe, Club Ska, LoveTown, Ten Wedge and Neptune St, within a couple of years he was one of Australia’s most in demand studio vocalists. Pat has supported James Brown, Queen, The Eurhythmics, Boy George, Crowded House, Spit Enz, Horace Andy and Luciano, Tina Arena, George Benson and more. In the late eighties & nineties he toured Australia, Asia & Europe as Kylie Minogue’s primary backing vocalist and since then in more recent years he’s toured extensively throughout Australia, Canada, America, Turkey and the UK. Pat has recorded over 18 singles, featured on over seven albums, and as an actor been in a myriad of classic Australian films but finally here’s his debut album “About Time” released in June of 2018. Pat Powell singing for The Melbourne Ska Orchestra has been nominated for 5 Aria’s and taken 2 of them home, plus 4 nominations for The Victorian Age Music Awards and won 3. The documentary about Pat Powell by Melbourne based director Fiona Cochrane recently premiered at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. THE BAND: Pat Powell, vocals Alexander Nettelbeck , piano & keyboards Jim Glasson, saxophone Conrad Henderson, bass Andy Horneman, drums & percussion The band members have all recorded and toured extensively in Australia, Canada, USA, The U.K, Germany, Japan and New Zealand appearing at major festivals including Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Tuscia in Jazz (Italy), WOMADelaide, Mordialloc by the Bay, Toronto Jazz Festival and others. Individually they have recorded on many albums.