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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!

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Fruit Bats (USA) solo 
đź—“ Sat 15 Aug 7pm
đź“ŤAnglesea Memorial Hall
🎟 Tickets $50 – 60 HERE


The Lazy Eyes
đź—“ Fri 25 Sep 7pm
đź“ŤAnglesea Memorial Hall
🎟 Tickets $35 HERE

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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
đź“Ť 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
đź“Ť 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.

đź—“ Sat 9 May
đź“Ť 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.

What. A. Weekend.

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! đź’«

The Maes + Pirritu | Sat 15 Nov | Tickets $40 Here

Supported by Surf Coast Events

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.

đź—“ Saturday 4 October, 7:30pm $45
đź“Ť 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.

🎹 Liz Stringer – The To Survive Tour

Renowned singer-songwriter Liz Stringer brings her powerful new album The Second High to The Sound Doctor this November, as part of her just-announced national To Survive tour.

Launched to critical acclaim in London earlier this year, The Second High marks a bold new chapter for Liz. Known for her searing honesty, magnetic live presence and lyrical force, this new body of work dives deep — rich with piano-driven arrangements, emotional candour and melodic strength.

This is Liz Stringer in full flight: raw, reflective and resonant.

But this tour isn’t just about great music. Presented in partnership with Wombat Housing Support Services, To Survive also shines a light on the growing housing crisis in Australia — raising funds and awareness for the thousands of young people facing homelessness.

One of the album’s standout tracks, ‘To Survive’, tells the true story of a young man growing up on the streets of Melbourne and the community that lifted him up. At every show, audiences will have the opportunity to donate directly to a local housing service — with Liz personally contributing as well.

“There are very few artists in this country that can command an audience like Liz Stringer. And even fewer who can break your heart and put it back together in one song.” — NME Australia

đź“… Sunday 16 November 4:30pm
đź“Ť Anglesea Memorial Hall
🎟️ Book Tickets via Humanitix

Join us for a night of unforgettable songs and stories from one of Australia’s most compelling voices, with a cause that couldn’t be more timely.

The To Survive Tour presented by Double J, Remote Control Records, Select Music & Wombat Housing Support Services.

The Sound Doctor is supported by Surf Coast Events.

Eddy Current Suppression Ring spotted in the wild!

⚡YESSSS! It’s true. They’re back with new music, and we’re beyond excited to announce that Eddy Current Suppression Ring are making their way down the Great Ocean Road and onto the Sound Doctor stage this October!

Formed in the back room of a vinyl pressing plant in Highett, ECSR have built a reputation as one of Australia’s most revered underground bands—without ever chasing the limelight. Since 2003, their stripped-back blend of garage rock, post-punk and proto-punk energy has earned them a loyal cult following and critical acclaim alike.

Raw, wired and totally magnetic, their sound is as unmistakable as their DIY spirit—and their live shows are something else entirely.

This is a rare opportunity to catch ECSR live. Trust us: you don’t want to miss this one.

Joining them on the night are Dragnet, post-punk rockers who’ve just released their latest album, Dragnet Reigns—recorded locally (Geelong) and packed with gritty, driving energy.

đź—“ Friday 3 October, 7:30pm $35
đź“Ť Anglesea Memorial Hall
🎟 Tickets available now via Humanitix: Click here to book
***SOLD OUT*** (in under an hour!) Resale through Tixel or Humanitix

📸 Photo by Chris Middlebrook

Supported by Surf Coast Events.