The countdown to the weekend is in full swing. Here are some of our fave events happening across the country to get you in the mood for dancing!

NSW

Sam Buckingham w/ Slow Ships @ Low 302 - Friday 11 Oct

After an impressive couple of years since releasing her acclaimed album "The Water" singer, songwriter, poet Sam Buckingham is playing a special show at Low 302 this Friday to support her latest single 'Real Life'. She'll also be joined by up and coming indie-pop legend Slow Ships.

OLYMPIA @ Oxford Art Factory - Friday 11 Oct

Celebrating the release of her forthcoming sophomore record "Flamingo", dynamic alt-pop singer/songwriter Olympia performs live at Oxford Art Factory this Friday.

Moët & Chandon Spring Champion Stakes Day @ Royal Randwick - Saturday 12 Oct

Everest Carnival continues this Saturday at Royal Randwick with Moët & Chandon Spring Champion Stakes Day. Be apart of Harrolds Fashion Chute competition and catch performances by Client Liaison and DJ Jesabel.

VIC

Cookin' On 3 Burners @ Spotted Mallard - Friday 11 Oct

Catch Cookin' On 3 Burners with very special guest Raleigh Williams for THE WIND UP! A night of Raw Funk and Slippery Soul at the Spotted Mallard. Plus Surprise Chef and DJ Miss Goldie spinning wax all night!

SA

Northeast Party House @ Lion Arts Factory - Fri 11 Oct

To celebrate the release of their latest single 'Magnify', high-energy dance band Northeast Party House are playing a show this Friday at Lion Arts Factory with special guest performances by Alice Ivy and Sparrows.

City Calm Down @ Lion Arts Factory - Saturday 12 Oct

Melbourne indie outfit City Calm Down are heading to Lion Arts Factory this Saturday for their last show before calling it a day, announcing an indefinite hiatus after 12 years together. This will be one special gig indeed!

ACT

Tropical F*** Storm w/ Pinch Points & All The Weathers @ Kambri Precinct - Friday 11 Oct

Tropical Fu*k Storm bring their new album 'Braindrops' to life this Friday at Kambri Precinct alongside Melbourne's Pinch Points and Tassie band All the Weathers.

Running Scared @ Lake Burley Griffin foreshore at Commonwealth Park - Saturday 12 Oct

Grab a team of friends, don your best costume and get ready to run for your life at Canberra's scariest new Halloween experience, Running Scared. Lake Burley Griffin will be transformed into a 5km course of terror. With a cast of bloodcurdling characters to scare the hell out of you, it's guaranteed to be a night full of fright and fun! You'll also gain access to their official after-party at Mooseheads Nightclub.

NT

KG @ Happy Yess - Friday 11 Oct

Following the recent release of his single 'Doin' Me', Canberra based lyricist KG is bringing his incredible live performance to Happy Yess this Friday night.

REGURGITATOR + THE FAUVES @ Darwin Surf Life Saving Club - Sat 12 October

Regurgitator performs at Darwin Surf Life Saving Club this Saturday to celebrate 25 years of being consumed. They'll be joined by special guests The Fauves and DJ Mangohig. So get down early!

QLD

WARM UP SESH ft. CHILLINIT @ The Met - Friday 11 Oct

Breakout hip-hop star of 2019, CHILLINIT is warming things up ahead of his performance at FOMO2020 with a fire performance at The Met this Friday. Come cut some shapes!

TAS

Kinder @ The Grand Poobah - Friday 11 Oct

DJ & Vocal duo Kinder make their way to The Grand Poobah in Hobart this Friday to celebrate their new single 'No Sleep'. Get down to their infectious beats and basslines!

Bec Sandridge @ Hobart Brewing Co - Saturday 12 Oct

Wollongong's Bec Sandridge brings her commanding vocals and angular guitar work to Hobart Brewing Co this Saturday, bringing new music and some old faves to the stage.

WA

Oktoberfest in the Gardens - Perth @ Perth Langley Park - Sat 12 October

Celebrate Oktoberfest in style at Oktoberfest in the Gardens this Saturday in Perth Langley Park. Enjoy two massive beer halls, authentic German food stalls, roving performers, sideshow alley, silent disco, dodgeball and an eclectic mix of entertainment and competitions across multiple stages throughout the afternoon and evening.

Natalie Gillespie @ Duke of George - Sun 13 Oct

Perth's most soulful singer/ songwriters Natalie Gillespie is playing a special show at The Duke of George this Sunday, taking the audience on a journey many miles deep. She's worked with the likes of Youthu Yindi, Dave Brewer and Karl Florissen, so you better believe it's going to be one hell of a show!