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Budjerah tours his debut album to Anglesea

We’re excited to announce our final show for 2026 – and it is the angelic, velvet tenor voice of the hugely talented star on the rise Budjerah, hitting The Sound Doctor stage on Sun 1 November.

A Coodjinburra man of the Bundjalung nation, Budjerah is already well known for his soul-stirring, genre-defying fusion of contemporary R&B, classic gospel and high-energy pop. From opening stadiums for Ed Sheeran in 2023 to performances at the Australian Open, the AFL Grand Final and performing alongside Kylie Minogue, he continues to cement his place as one of Australia’s most celebrated young artists. With more than 60 million career streams to-date and platinum single ‘Therapy’ achieving over 18.8 million streams on Spotify, he is on the cusp of becoming a household name, so this show offers a rare chance to see him perform with his band up close and personal – before he hits megastar status .

Gentleman is Budjerah’s deeply personal debut album, shaped by nearly four years of growth, self-discovery and life on the road. The record reflects his journey from a young dreamer to one of Australia’s most exciting artists, with each song capturing a chapter of that evolution. As Budjerah shares, “Every song in this album holds a piece of me. I hope little Budjerah is proud.”

The Gentleman Tour marks an exciting new chapter for Budjerah, bringing the acclaimed new album to the stage alongside fan favourites and songs that have made him one of the country’s most exciting young artists. Don’t miss this exquisite Sound Doctor show.

Budjerah – The Gentleman Tour

Sunday 1 November 4.30pm
Tickets: $55 seated / $45 standing / $40 under 30 standing
On sale 10am Thursday 23 July
https://events.humanitix.com/budjerah-gentleman-tour

Announcing Hannah Cameron and NoTurns as supports for our August shows.

We are thrilled to announce that Hannah Cameron will be joining us as support for Fruit Bats. If you haven’t seen Hannah live, prepare yourself. Armed with a baritone Gretsch and a voice that could melt tar, she is the kind of performer who leaves a room quietly stunned. NME called her songs “full of colour, with a richness and warmth that makes them easy to sink into.” An extraordinary support for an extraordinary night.

Sat 15 Aug, 7pm | Fruit Bats + Hannah Cameron | Tickets here $50

For The Belair Lip Bombs, we welcome NoTurns to the stage. Fresh off a rapid start to the year supporting Romy Vager (RVG), Stimpies, Bean Magazine, and more, NoTurns is a force to be reckoned with on the local circuit. Known for their emphatic live performances which meld Rock and Roll with dynamic, vintage and vulnerable Folk songwriting.

Fri 14 Aug, 7pm | The Belair Lip Bombs + NoTurns | Tickets here $40 ($30 for U30s limited tix!)

Under 18s welcome with parent or guardian to both shows.

The Belair Lip Bombs, one last show before they take on the world 🌏

Things are hotting up this winter as we add another show to our August weekend.

Frankston indie-rockers The Belair Lip Bombs headline The Sound Doctor in their last Australian show before a run of dates across Europe and the USA.

Four friends, heartfelt songs, and a sound built on genuine bond and friendship. Quick-footed rhythms, warm and fuzzy guitars, and lead singer Maisie’s cathartic vocals come together on tight, catchy melodies that have earned the band a huge following both here and overseas. We know you’re going to love this one.

Their 2025 album Again was the first Australian release on Jack White‘s label Third Man Records, and it’s been winning praise everywhere it lands, including a glowing mention from The Guardian as one of the year’s best. They’ve toured it around the country, and now they’re taking it abroad.

The Belair Lip Bombs cut their teeth playing at Singing Bird Studios, an all-ages venue and recording space in Frankston, so they know exactly how important live music is to communities like ours here on the Surf Coast. This is shaping up to be a great night for all ages, with under-18s welcome alongside a parent or guardian.

Fri 14 August 7pm
Anglesea Memorial Hall
Tickets $40 (limited $30 tix for Under 30s) HERE

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Fruit Bats (USA) & The Lazy Eyes headed to Anglesea

As the cold settles in on the coast, The Sound Doctor is heating things up with the announcement of not one, but two huge shows!

Bonny Light Horseman’s Eric D. Johnson returns to Anglesea on Sat 15 August as Fruit Bats, one of the most in-demand live acts in indie folk-rock.

Then on Grand Final eve, Fri 25 September, psych-folk four-piece The Lazy Eyes bring Cheesy Love Songs (their latest album, but also featuring some cheesy love songs) to the coast.

Two shows we know Sound Doctor fans will love!

On Sale Now

Fruit Bats (USA) solo
🗓 Sat 15 Aug 7pm
📍Anglesea Memorial Hall
🎟 Tickets $50 – 60 HERE

The Lazy Eyes
🗓 Fri 25 Sep 7pm
📍Anglesea Memorial Hall
🎟 Tickets $35 HERE

Even more joy! Our February shows just got even better.

We’re excited to announce the brilliant support artists for our upcoming shows!

Friday 27 Feb – Hannah Joy (Middle Kids) will be supported by Grace Robinson.
Saturday 28 Feb (sold out show) – Emma Donovan will be supported by Ruby Mae.
We saw both these artists playing at Queenscliff Music Festival at the end of last year, and if those shows are anything to go by, you’re in for a real treat. Read on for more!

$55 Tickets to Hannah Joy Here

Grace Robinson is a songwriter with a quietly powerful presence and songs that reward close listening. Best known for her work fronting electro-soul outfit Empress, she now steps out solo with a set that blends indie rock, emotional honesty and dry humour.

Her songs sit somewhere between anthems and open therapy sessions, drawing comparisons to Sharon Van Etten, Phoebe Bridgers and Julia Jacklin. With sold-out shows and standout festival appearances already behind her, Grace Robinson is fast becoming one to watch, ahead of her debut release later this year.

Ruby Mae is one of Australia’s most exciting rising First Nations voices. Her 2025 debut album Baby, produced by ARIA Award winner Stephen Mowat, marked a breakthrough year, with singles ‘Keeper’ and ‘Dickhead’ landing on triple j, Triple M and gaining traction in the US.

Blending sharp lyricism with a guitar-driven sound, Ruby’s music explores love, resilience and modern youth with honesty and bite. On stage, she pairs intimacy with raw energy, earning sold-out headline shows, major support slots with The Waifs and The Preatures, and wins including Triple J’s My Sis Competition and selection for the Mushroom Records First Nations Program.

What Joy! Hannah Joy from Middle Kids is coming to The Sound Doctor!

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

Tickets on sale now

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.

Emma Donovan is back!

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

Tickets on sale now

Can’t wait to have her back on our stage.

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 making his Anglesea debut!

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.

Tickets on sale now!

Everyone needs Friends.

Love live music and want it to keep happening in Anglesea?
Become a Friend of The Sound Doctor!

As a Friend you’ll get access to the good stuff – guaranteed tickets, exclusive discounts and the inside line on upcoming gigs. Best of all, as a Friend you’ll feel great knowing your support is what keeps our music heart beating!

For $250 a year Friends get:

A heads up on what shows are going on sale. Sometimes we can’t reveal the artist name – but you’ll know exactly when tickets are about to drop so you can plan to jump online.
Guaranteed access to two tickets per show. Never miss out again! Whether it’s Marlon Williams or Eddy Current Suppression Ring, we’ll set aside an allocation just for Friends. Even if a show sells out super fast, like those two did, you’ll still have a chance to secure your tickets. And for seated shows, we’ll even hold seats for those who love a seat and don’t want to miss out. *
One Sound Doctor stubby holder – a new colour for 2026 to add your collection,
Proof of membership (a card, a keyring – exactly what TBC!) so you can prove you’re one of our mates
Special offers, deals and discounts. From time to time we’ll send you exclusive perks.
20% of all drinks at The Sound Doctor Bar (limit of 2 drinks per Friend per transaction)
Priority entry. You and a friend can skip the queue and race in to score a bar table or front-row spot.

Become a Friend and support The Sound Doctor. Because the best cure for anything is more live music.

There’s only room for a limited number of Friends, so if this sounds like you, don’t wait too long to sign up. And remember, you’ve heard us say that before!

Become a Friend of The Sound Doctor Here

* The Fine Print

Friend ticket allocations are limited and won’t be held indefinitely – but we’ll always let you know before any tickets are released for general sale.
Tickets are not included in the Friends benefits and must be purchased separately.
Friendships entitle you to purchase two tickets only from the Friend allocation. Additional tickets can be bought from any general public allocation
Friends benefits apply only to The Sound Doctor’s 2026 program.

Sonny & The Sunsets from the West Coast to the Surf Coast! 🏄‍♀️

We’re excited to welcome Sonny & The Sunsets to Anglesea this spring for a rare, intimate night of jangly garage-pop and gently surreal storytelling.

Beloved San Francisco songwriter Sonny Smith returns to Australia with an all-star local lineup featuring Steph Hughes (Dick Diver, Boomgates), Shaun Gionis (The Green Child, Boomgates), and Mark Monnone (The Lucksmiths, Monnone Alone). Together, they’ll bring Sonny’s sun-faded world of boardwalks, diners, backstreet parties and motel rooms to life on the Sound Doctor stage.

Over more than a dozen albums, Sonny has built a cult following for his melodic warmth, lo-fi charm, and offbeat humour. His shows are playful, poetic and quietly unforgettable—equal parts concert, confession and dream sequence.

This is a one-night-only performance from one of indie music’s most quietly iconic voices.

🗓 Saturday 4 October, 7:30pm $45
📍 Anglesea Memorial Hall
🎟 Get your tickets here: events.humanitix.com/sonny-and-the-sunsets

Come for the melodies. Stay for the strangeness.

Presented by Total Soda, Curtin Touring and The Sound Doctor.

Supported by Surf Coast Events.