Tonight, we were served more than two hours of the most well-thought out and powerful and intense music that I had seen in 40 years of gig going. - i94bar
Easily one of the most ferocious live bands on the planet - Louder Than War
"I’ve been saying it for at least seven years now Osees are the best band on the planet" - Marc Riley BBC 6
Psych-punk psychic warrior, ear worm-farmer, and possessor of many stamped passport pages, John Dwyer and his band Osees (aka Oh Sees, Thee Oh Sees, OCS, The Oh Sees, etc) return to Australia next March following a blistering sold-out national tour in 2023. Already announced as a feature act at the 2025 Golden Plains Festival, Osees will also headline Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Fremantle and Melbourne.
The 2025 visit comes off the back of the release this month of their 28th album (yikes!) Sorcs 80. Another stab at mutant-punk it may be but Sorcs 80 is unique to the Osees catalogue in that there aren’t any guitars on the album. Two synth samples being the only sounds other than bass, drums and front-man John Dwyer’s vocals. And yet still they deliver the goods with tracks like Also the Gorilla and Termination Office being amongst their very best.
"Sorcs 80 sees the group dump guitars altogether, in favour of synths. However, this is not an album of electronica. The approach is pure rough- edged punk". - The Arts Desk
We acknowledge that this event will be held on Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
TICKETING INFO
Set times are subject to change.
When ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door.
Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
A booking fee applies to all advance tickets.
VENUE INFO
Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence or Passport
The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person.
Intoxicated persons will not be admitted.
Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue.
Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.
COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES
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Hand sanitiser is available at point of entry and throughout the venue.
Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.