The Complete ALWAYS LIVE 2023 Program: Christina Aguilera, Jessie Ware, Amyl and the Sniffers + More
2000s pop favourite Christina Aguilera leads the lineup for Victoria’s 18-day, statewide music festival, ALWAYS LIVE. The 2023 event is happening from Friday, 24th November to Monday, 11th December, bringing the likes of dance veteran Eric Prydz, UK disco-pop act Jessie Ware, drag superstar Trixie Mattel, alt-pop performer Caroline Polachek, and elusive British alt-R&B singer Jai Paul to venues around Victoria.
Australian-based artists Amyl and the Sniffers, Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos, Amy Shark, Alex Lahey, Tones and I, The Chats, and Angie McMahon will play shows and front up for in conversation events in Melbourne and regional Victoria. A.B. Original will lead a First Nations event in Shepparton with Miss Kaninna and DRMNGNOW, while Cosmic Psychos have locked in three 40th anniversary parties in Castlemaine. See the complete 2023 ALWAYS LIVE program below.
Miss Kaninna – ‘Pinnacle Bitch’
Taylor Made: Taylor Swift Tribute
Friday, 24th November – Northcote Theatre, Northcote VIC (sold out)
Saturday, 25th November – Kryal Castle, Ballarat VIC
Sunday, 26th November – Northcote Theatre, Northcote VIC (sold out)
Alex The Astronaut
Charley
Clare Bowditch
Clementine Ford
Em Rusciano
Emily Wurramara
Kate Miller-Heidke
Lisa Mitchell
Sophia J Smith
Amyl and the Sniffers
w/ Dumb Punts
Friday, 24th November – Meeniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan (sold out)
Saturday, 25th November – Pier Hotel, Frankston VIC (sold out)
Sunday, 26th November – Volta, Ballarat VIC (sold out)
Friday, 1st December – Torquay Hotel, Torquay VIC (sold out)
Sunday, 3rd December – Dart & Marlin, Warrnambool VIC (sold out)
Tuesday, 5th December – The Cube, Wodonga VIC
Friday, 8th December – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne VIC (U18s)
The Jezabels & Middle Kids
w/ Alex Lahey
Friday, 24th November – Kryal Castle, Ballarat VIC
Christina Aguilera
w/ Jess Mauboy, Natalie Bassingthwaighte & M8riarchy
Saturday, 25th November – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne VIC
Holy Holy
w/ Aleksiah
Sunday, 26th November – Shoppingtown Hotel, Doncaster VIC
Ainslie Wills
Solo performance + in conversation with Penny Moodie (The Joy Thief)
Sunday, 26th November – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC
Mushroom 50 Live
Sunday, 26th November – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC
Amy Shark
Christine Anu
DMA’S
Gordi
Hunters & Collectors
Jimmy Barnes
Missy Higgins
Paul Kelly
The Temper Trap
The Teskey Brothers
Vika & Linda
+ more – complete lineup
Emma Donovan and Friends: Live and Acoustic
Sunday, 26th November – Ian Potter Centre, Melbourne VIC
Emma Donovan
Kee’ahn
Kiwat Kennell
Maylene Yinarr
Katie Aspel
Janaya Roach
Gold Country Music Festival
Sunday, 26th November – Kryal Castle, Ballarat VIC
The Wolfe Brothers
Casey Barnes
Andrew Swift
Taylor Moss
Max Jackson
ILLY
w/ Nooky
Wednesday, 29th November – Plaza Tavern, Werribee VIC
The Temper Trap
w/ STUMPS
Wednesday, 29th November – Pier Hotel, Frankston VIC
Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos
w/ BATTS
Wednesday, 29th November – Performing Arts & Convention Centre, Wangaratta VIC
Angie McMahon
Q&A hosted by triple j’s Lucy Smith
Wednesday, 29th November – Victoria by Farmer’s Daughter, Melbourne VIC
Soul Trains featuring Lee Fields (USA)
Wednesday, 29th November – Howler, Brunswick VIC
Friday, 1st December – Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury VIC
Saturday, 2nd December – Corner Hotel, Richmond VIC
Sunday, 3rd December – Mamma Chen’s, Footscray VIC
Lee Fields
Surprise Chef
Ella Thompson
Miss Goldie
Pop-Up Record Store
Gena Rose Bruce
w/ Feign Jima
Wednesday, 29th November – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC
An Intimate Audience With Jessie Ware
Q&A hosted by ABC’s Virginia Trioli
Thursday, 30th November – Victoria by Farmer’s Daughter, Melbourne VIC
Casey Barnes
w/ Taylor Moss
Thursday, 30th November – Commercial Hotel, South Morang VIC
Northeast Party House
w/ WIIGZ
Thursday, 30th November – Village Green, Mulgrave VIC
BLAKTIVISM
Friday, 1st December – Hamer Hall, Melbourne VIC
King Stingray
Uncle Bart Willoughby
Deline Briscoe
Emma Donovan
Tasman Keith
Sorong Samarai
Suga Cane Mamas
The Kulin Nations Songwomen (Dr Lou Bennett, Mandy Nicholson, Isobel Paipadjarook, Renee Sweetman, Corrina Eccles)
Kaiit
Birdz & Fred Leone
Cosmic Psychos 40th Anniversary
Friday, December 1st – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC
The Chats
Cosmic Psychos
Blowers
Affordable Repayments
Dead Clampets
Saturday, 2nd December – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC
Amyl and the Sniffers
Cosmic Psychos
The Prize
Pat Todd (USA)
Southeast Desert Metal
Thee Cha Cha Chas
Boondal Boys
Sunday, 3rd December – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC
Dune Rats
Cosmic Psychos
The Unknowns
Pat Todd (USA)
Meatbeaters
K5
Jamaican Music and Food Festival
Saturday, 2nd December – Seaworks Maritime Precinct, Williamstown VIC
General Levy (UK)
DefStar (UK)
Spikey Tee (JA)
Fitzroy Lee (JA)
Flames Eye (JA)
Heartical Hi Powa
Housewife’s Choice
+ more
The Music of Ennio Morricone & the Spaghetti West
Saturday, 2nd December – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC (Matinee)
Saturday, 2nd December – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC (Evening)
The Counterfeit
Freya Josephine Hollick
The Tedesco Brothers
John McAll
Sandy Festival
Saturday, 2nd December – Sandringham Beach Foreshore and Sandringham Village VIC
Clare Bowditch
Blanco Tranco
Pirritu
Sophia J Smith
Summer Camp
Saturday, 2nd December – St Kilda Marina, Melbourne VIC
Jessie Ware
Trixie Mattel
Brooke Candy
Kito
Meg10
Rebecca Black
+ more – complete lineup
Emma Donovan
w/ Pirritu
Sunday, 3rd December – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC
Jai Paul
Monday, 4th December – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
Tuesday, 5th December – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
Wednesday, 6th December – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC
Ruby Fields
w/ Adam Newling
Thursday, 7th December – York on Lilydale, Mt. Evelyn VIC
Eric Prydz
Friday, 8th December – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
Saturday, 9th December – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
Sunday, 10th December – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC
Music In The Park
Saturday, 9th December – Mornington Park, Mornington VIC
The Cat Empire
The Veronicas
Budjerah
Kaiit
Pierce Brothers
+ more
End of The Line Williamstown
Saturday, 9th December – Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown VIC
Alex Lahey
Alice Skye
Meghna
Philly
Hometown: A.B. Original
Saturday, 9th December – Victoria Lake Park, Shepparton VIC
A.B. Original
Miss Kaninna
DRMNGNOW
+ special guests
The Orbweavers
Afternoon show
Saturday, 9th December – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC
Zach Bryan
Saturday, 9th December – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne VIC
Maximum 80s
Sunday, 10th December – Kryal Castle, Ballarat VIC
1927
Eurogliders
Mark Gable (Choirboys)
Chantoozies
Sean Kelly (Models)
Real Life
Brian Mannix (Uncanny X-Men)
Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen)
Fred Loneragan (Machinations)
Steve Williams (Wa Wa Nee)
Mo’Ju: Collaboration and Creation
In conversation
Sunday, 10th December – The Capitol, Melbourne VIC
Caroline Polachek: The Spiraling Tour
w/ True Blue
Sunday, 10th December – Forum, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
Monday, 11th December – Forum, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
Caroline Polachek In Conversation
Hosted by Brodie Lancaster
Sunday, 10th December – The Capitol, Melbourne VIC
Further Reading
ALWAYS LIVE Announces Free Soundbox Lineup: Rebecca Black, Chappell Roan, DJ Trixie Mattel + More
Zach Bryan Moves Melbourne ALWAYS LIVE Show to Flemington Racecourse
Jai Paul Adds Third Show to 2023 Australian Debut
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