We are thrilled to welcome Mama Kin Spender back to The Sound Doctor stage to share songs from their latest ARIA-nominated album. Promises explores love’s optimism, decay, rampage and transformation.
This tour is a rally cry to the heart – don’t miss it!
Mama Kin Spender is Mama Kin (aka Danielle Caruana), a storyteller and dream weaver with a penchant for soul bearing, and Dingo Spender, a multi instrumentalist, producer and songwriter. Their sound is a raw fusion of rock and soul – driven by howling harmonies, pounding drums, dynamic percussion and blistering guitar.
Come and spend your Mothers Day with this duo of mischief makers. You can fit in brunch before the show, or even take Mum to dinner after it.
🗓 Sunday 10 May 1.30pm 🎟 Tickets: $50 seated / $40 standing / $20 Under 18 (standing) 📍 The Sound Doctor, Anglesea Memorial Hall
Public Figures are heading to Anglesea to shake things up at a special Amplify x The Sound Doctor collaboration on Friday 8 May, and it’s set to go off.
This one follows the same all-standing, all-rocking Sound Doctor format you know and love, but with an all-ages focus. That means alcohol-free, and under-18s don’t need a guardian to come along. Big energy, zero barriers.
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know Public Figures are on a serious roll. They tore through Fed Square supporting Amyl and the Sniffers last November, are set to blow away Golden Plains Festival in March, and have just dropped their debut EP. All signs point to 2026 being a massive year, and we can’t wait to see them light up the Sound Doctor stage.
Punk with purpose. Earworms for days. Songs that dive headfirst into identity, power and resistance, delivered with explosive honesty and infectious energy. That’s Public Figures. If you haven’t heard of them yet… you’re about to.
“Everything about this band is epic!” — triple j
🗓 Friday 8 May, doors 7pm 🎟 Tickets: $20 (20 & under) / $30 📍 The Sound Doctor, Anglesea 👥 All ages | Alcohol-free event
ARIA and J Award-winning Middle Kids songwriter and vocalist Hannah Joy is making her solo debut around the country this February. And we are so excited she’ll be stepping onto The Sound Doctor stage on Friday 27 February for an evening featuring reimagined fan favourites from the beloved indie-rock trio, alongside some new, unreleased music.
Tickets are on sale now – standing show with limited seated tickets.
🎟️ Fri 27 Feb 7.30pm 📍 Anglesea Memorial Hall 🎫 Tickets $65 seated / $55 standing
Led by singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist Hannah Joy, Sydney band Middle Kids burst onto the scene with their 2017 single ‘Edge of Town’, a smash that propelled them to global attention and scored a shout-out from none other than Elton John. The band won triple j’s coveted Album of the Year for their top 10 debut album Lost Friends (2018), while their follow-up, Today We’re The Greatest (2021) – with its unforgettable ear-worm ‘Stacking Chairs’ – took home the prestigious ARIA Award for Best Rock Album. In 2024, the group returned with the widely acclaimed Faith Crisis Pt 1, an album of exuberant indie rock produced by Jonathan Gilmore (The 1975, Beabadoobee) and the band’s multi-instrumentalist, Tim Fitz.
One of Australian music’s most adored indie rock voices, this is a rare opportunity to hear Hannah Joy away from the stadium stage. Don’t miss it.
We’re so delighted to welcome Emma Donovan back to The Sound Doctor on Saturday 28 February for an intimate duo performance in a special fully seated show that brings her stunning voice and storytelling right to the forefront.
If you’ve seen Emma live, you already know how powerful and generous her performances are. If you haven’t… this is the perfect way to experience her soulful, distinctive voice.
Tickets are on sale now – fully seated show with limited tickets. Do not sleep on this one!
🎟️ Sat 28 Feb 2026 📍 Anglesea Memorial Hall 🎫 Tickets $70
Emma Donovan is a celebrated Gumbaynggirr and Noongar singer and songwriter known for her powerful voice and deeply soulful blend of country, gospel and rhythm and blues.
In 2025 she released Take Me To The River, a heartfelt reinterpretation of classic soul that marks the beginning of her new soul era.
Whether performing with a full band or in a stripped back duo, Emma’s shows are marked by warmth, generosity and an emotional depth that stays with audiences long after the music ends.
William Crighton is coming to Anglesea for the first time, playing The Sound Doctor on Friday 9 May 2026. We have been hoping to bring him here for ages and we are very excited this one is happening.
William is an ARIA award winner and a key figure in what many now call Bush Psych. He is a powerful storyteller whose songs feel both ancient and immediate, grounded in land and spirit with a real sense of urgency. This tour celebrates his fourth studio album, Colonial Drift, and he will be joined by his wife and long-time collaborator Julieanne along with his full band. It is shaping up to be a big, atmospheric night in the Anglesea Memorial Hall.
🗓 Sat 9 May 📍 Anglesea Memorial Hall 🎟 Tickets $45
This is an intimate show and tickets will move fast. Bring your mates, bring someone new, or come solo and settle in for a cracking night of music at The Sound Doctor.
Two nights. Four incredible acts. One very sweaty – and very happy – Anglesea.
Saturday night with Sonny & The Sunsets was pure magic. San Francisco garage grooves drifted through The Sound Doctor like a southeast swell rolling into Point Roadknight – smooth, unexpected, and full of rhythm. Offbeat, charming, and irresistibly likeable, Sonny’s set felt like stepping into a parallel universe where surf rock, storytelling, and heartache all share the same cocktail.
Winter McQuinn opened the evening with that gentle psych-pop shimmer he does so well – all warmth and melody. His set included songs from his new album Where Are We Now?, each one delivered with the easy charisma that’s quickly made him a favourite.
And just when we thought the weekend couldn’t get any better, we remembered Friday night when Eddy Current Suppression Ring turned the place inside out. It was a wild, sweaty, soul-shaking night that’ll be talked about for a long time. Dragnet kicked things off with raw, local energy – the kind that makes you proud to live here on the Surf Coast.
Huge thanks to everyone who came out, danced, sweated, and sang – and as always to Patrick Callow for capturing it all so beautifully. 📸
Of course, none of this would be possible without our brilliant volunteers. From front-of-house legends, to the bar staff to the behind-the-scenes crew. Give it up for them! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Big thanks also to Elmo and Dan and the Rolling Stages team for making it all sound and look so good. (plus a quick sidenote to thank Elmo and The Wholefoods Crew for supplying some fruit and veg to help feed our artists and volunteers)
And remember – there’s plenty more Sound Doctor magic to come! Our November shows include a sold-out Liz Stringer performance and The Maes are coming back to town for their Abreast album launch. If you haven’t already, grab your tickets before they’re all gone! 💫
With just four Sound Doctor shows left for the year we’re giving you plenty of reasons to come down to Anglesea Hall early. See a support act and start your gig off right! Visit Humanitix for tickets and gig info.
While often hailed as a super group, Dragnet do not let this affect them in their day-to-day life.
They are nothing if not a collection of average Joes, however once these Joes are assembled, magic happens. That magic includes (but isn’t limited to) their recently-released third full-length record Dragnet Reigns!.
The band features members of Vintage Crop, Delivery, Jarrow, Checkpoint & Teen Line – but to rattle those off in an attempt to impress is a disservice to the singular, unique vision of Dragnet. Their sound is familiar, sure, but you can’t say they sound like ________. Their biting wit, obtuse lyricism and oxymoronic band bios are like those never seen. Powerhouse drumming, pulsating synths and fiddly guitar work are hallmarks of their sound, alongside the snarling vocals of frontman Jack Cherry
Geelong born and bred, this band proves to be a bleep on only the radars of those that matter.
Naarm/Melbourne songwriter, Winter McQuinn explores country and folk, imbued by psychedelia.
UK’s Shindig Magazine best-described his music as “pollinated with dashes of 21st Century environmentalism and political awareness” and his music ripples with free-ness similar to revered 1960s/70s artists such as Nick Drake and Syd Barrett, and contemporary artists such as Kate Bollinger, Tex Crick and Alex Izenberg. Known as the frontman of psychedelic pop group, Sunfruits and drummer of jade imagine, he is no stranger to The Sound Doctor stage (and having spent a bit of COVID time living in Fairhaven, it’s almost a homecoming to have him back to play for us!). Winter’s new collaborative record, Where Are We Now? is set for release on 19 September and this support show is part of his extensive tour to celebrate.
Pirritu’s music is a gentle, honest and melodic personal journey that entices you into the depths of sadness, love, and shimmering hope.
With two album releases under his belt, The songman’s work honours a cultural journey to connect back to land, language and family with a continual thirst for deeper understanding of his people and country.
KYARNA is a Yuin singer-songwriter who shares raw, heartfelt songs shaped by love, loss and legacy. With warm guitar tones and soulful vocals, her country-folk sound carries stories that speak to personal grief and strength.
Her performances are intimate and reflective, creating space for deep listening and quiet connection. Audiences are invited into a world where vulnerability becomes strength, and music becomes a form of healing.
Tickets on sale now through Humanitix Eddy Current Suppression Ring SOLD OUT
We’re thrilled to welcome The Maes back to The Sound Doctor—this time for a headline show to launch their stunning new album, Abreast.
After winning over our audience last year with their unforgettable support set for Troy Cassar-Daley, sisters Maggie and Elsie Rigby return to Anglesea to share their new songs, their unmatched harmonies, and their signature blend of warmth, honesty and musical mastery.
The Maes are simply spellbinding live. Drawing comparisons to Gillian Welch and The Waifs, they craft contemporary folk songs with a timeless glow—woven together by breathtaking vocals and instrumental finesse across guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo.
Their new album, Abreast, continues this tradition with songs that are deeply personal, emotionally resonant, and beautifully performed. From the moment they step on stage, The Maes create an atmosphere that is both intimate and electric—inviting you into their world with disarming charm and deep musical connection.
“Quite simply breathtaking.” – Rhythms Magazine
Whether you’re a long-time fan or hearing them for the first time, this is a show that promises to move, delight and linger long after the final note.
What a weekend! Our May run of shows has come to a close, and we’re feeling full — of music, community, and gratitude.
Over three special nights, we were treated to an incredible lineup:
🎸 Press Club and Bad Bangs kicked things off on Friday with a high-energy blast of rock — raw, urgent, and absolutely electric. The room was buzzing from start to finish.
🎶 On Saturday, Marina Allen (USA) and local favourite Leah Senior gave us a stunning folk-infused double bill — voices that soothed, stories that lingered, and a touch of unexpected comedy that had us all smiling.
💥 And to finish, the incomparable Joan As Police Woman gave us a show we won’t soon forget — intimate, soulful, and full of joy. From spotting dolphins at Anglesea Beach to calling our crowd the best singers on tour, Joan left a mark on all of us.
Thank you to all the artists, our volunteers, and each and every one of you who came out to listen, connect, and support live music on the Surf Coast.
We’re back in October with more brilliant shows — make sure you sign up to the Mailing List for first access to tickets (and believe us, you’ll want them!) — until then, stay tuned and keep the spirit alive.
Big thanks as always to Patrick Callow for the photography, and Rolling Stages for the sound and lighting (with Elmo, Dan and Harry doing the work on the floor).
We’re beyond excited to announce that local folk superstar Leah Senior (in duo format with Jesse Williams) will be supporting Marina Allen (USA) at The Sound Doctor on 24 May! 🌟
Leah, who we like to claim as local having spent a number of years in town, is known for her evocative lyrics and soothing melodies. Her 2023 album, The Music That I Make, showcases her growth as an artist, and last year, she won the Music Victoria Award for Best Regional Act. What better place to play than in the Best Regional Venue Award winner from 2024 – us!
We’ve been lucky enough to have Leah perform at our hall back in 2018, and we can’t wait to welcome her back for this special show. It’s going to be a beautiful evening, and just a reminder this is a fully seated show, so tickets are limited – grab yours before it sells out!
Sat 24 May 7pm Anglesea Memorial Hall Tickets $40 on sale now HERE
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