View Street Amplified

Saturday 13 June - The Royal High Jinx + Louise MacGregor & Sam Pollock + The Sultry Sistas

11:00 - 12:00 - Louise MacGregor & Sam Pollock
12:30 - 2:00 - The Royal High Jinx
2:15 - 3:00 - The Sultry Sistas
Plus DJ Funkmaster Vinnie on the decks

Melbourne's enchanting contemporary world music group, The Royal High Jinx, have taken the Australian festival scene by storm, infusing stages with originality, virtuosity, and theatrical flair. Their music draws from European traditions, adorned with gypsy jazz, Latin, Balkan & swing rhythms, and a touch of folk cabaret circus.

They've captivated European audiences on their "Gone Gone Gone" Germany Tour and have played hundreds of shows both in Australia and internationally. With three dynamic albums under their belt, they’ve been described as the "Balkan ABBA" for their catchy songs, infectious tunes, and glamorous show.

As nominees for the AFMA People's Choice Award in 2023 and 2024, they are thrilled to celebrate with you. Immerse yourself in a world of excitement as Melbourne's most vibrant band joins you for a fun-filled afternoon of singing, dancing and happiness.

Joining the High Jinx will be Bendigo songstress Louise MacGregor known for her soulful and heartfelt acoustic pop original music featuring Sam Pollock on blues guitar. And stick around for the Sultry Sistas who play and sing a joyous mix of jazz standards, Latin dance, classic pop tunes and soulful howling ballads on clarinet, accordion, guitar and mandolin. 

Other things to explore on View Street

• Check out some of the 30 venues and 40 artists involved in Eat.Drink.Art. For more info;  Eat.Drink.Art - Bendigo & Heathcote
• Check out the new Barbara Rae statue out the front of the QEO
• Grab a coffee and a bite to eat from one of the many View Street traders
• Admire the art in Valetines Artist Studios or the La Trobe Arts Institute
• Shop in the fabulous View Street boutiques

Saturday 11 July - Paper Jane

12:30 - 2:00 - Paper Jane
 plus local supports TBC

About Paper Jane - Central Victorian Americana four piece featuring the songs of Buck Edwards, Tim Lane on drums, Dom Redfern bass and Rhyley McGrath on guitar.  Paper Jane feature powerful harmonies and roots swagger. From heartache ballad to new country anthem, the tunes of Buck Edwards make a humble submission to the Australian roots songbook. If Johnny and Emmy Lou had some bizarre love child, that bastard would be called Paper Jane.

Other things to explore on View Street

• Check out some of the 30 venues and 40 artists involved in Eat.Drink.Art. For more info;  Eat.Drink.Art - Bendigo & Heathcote
• Check out the new Barbara Rae statue out the front of the QEO
• Grab a coffee and a bite to eat from one of the many View Street traders
• Admire the art in Valetines Artist Studios or the La Trobe Arts Institute
• Shop in the fabulous View Street boutiques

Saturday 22nd August - Son Quba

11:00 - 12:00 - support to be announced
12:30 - 2:00 - Son Quba
2:15 - 3:00 - support to be announced

Son Quba is a traditional Cuban band based in central Victoria. Founded in 2016 under the tutelage of one of Cuba's national bands El Son Entero, Son Quba has evolved into a 9-piece Latin ensemble that performs traditional music from Cuba, as well as their own inspired compositions.
Son Quba has built their experience as performers with regular gigs at local festivals and live music venues solidifying themselves as an integral part of the Castlemaine community.
Fresh off the boat from a month-long intensive in Cuba, playing with a selection of professional bands in 6 cities across the island, Son Quba returns to Australia with a fresh and vibrant sound. 

Other things to explore on View Street

• Check out the new Barbara Rae statue out the front of the QEO
• Grab a coffee and a bite to eat from one of the many View Street traders
• Admire the art in Valetines Artist Studios or the La Trobe Arts Institute
• Shop in the fabulous View Street boutiques

PAST EVENT Saturday 28 February - Tuck Shop Ladies + Grim Fawkner + Deano Stanton

11:00 - 11:30 - Deano Stanton
11:45 - 12:45- Grim Fawkner
1:00 - 2:45 - Tuck Shop Ladies

Headlining the first View Street Amplified will be the always hilarious Tuck Shop Ladies. Armed with a pair of ukuleles and razor-sharp wit, Sam Lohs and Rosie Burgess turn life’s everyday absurdities into hilarious, harmonious songs. After multiple sold-out seasons at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and two People’s Choice Award nominations at the Australian Folk Music Awards, The Tuck Shop Ladies have firmly cemented their place as crowd favourites.
Their live show is an uplifting ride through spontaneity and connection — part concert, part confessional, and entirely joyful. With heart and hilarity, The Tuck Shop Ladies remind you that life really does sound better in harmony.
Born from their shared roots in the Australian folk scene (Fruit, The Rosie Burgess Trio), The Tuck Shop Ladies have carved out a niche all their own — blending finely crafted songs, exceptional harmonies, and a comedic chemistry that’s impossible to fake. Expect laughter. Expect harmonies. Expect to leave feeling like you want to run away with the band.

Joining them will be rambling man Grim Fawkner and Kennington's own Deano Stanton. 

Other things to explore on View Street

• Check out the new Barbara Rae statue out the front of the QEO
• Admire the pop up sculpture by Andre Sardone at the Bendigo Sign
• Keep an ear out for the divine guitar sounds of Raziel Gutierez Soto
• Grab a coffee and a bite to eat from one of the many View Street traders
• Admire the art in Valetines Artist Studios or LA Trobe Art Institute
• Shop in the fabulous View Street boutiques

PAST EVENT Saturday 28 March - No Sleep Till Texas + The Quarry Hillbillies + Ellie Sylvia

11:00 - 12:00 - The Quarry Hillbillies
12:30 - 2:00pm - No Sleep Till Texas
2:15 - 3:00pm - Ellie Sylvia

Hailing from Melbourne, Australia and fueled by a love of real country music, come NO SLEEP TILL TEXAS. Paying homage to their own heroes, the likes of Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Doug Sahm, Dwight Yoakam, Alan Jackson and Willie Nelson, this Melbourne outfit are throwbacks to when country music was exactly that. Combined with a swag of their own songs written by their award winning frontman Rick Hart, they deliver an honest and bare bones brand of honky tonk and vintage country. No Sleep Till Texas are all about folks up and dancing and having a good time. If the dancefloor's full their hearts are full!

Joining them will be Bendigo based bluegrass musicians The Quarry Hillbililes and up and coming contemporary pop/folk singer Ellie Sylvia. 

Other things to explore on View Street

• Join a free art class run by Bit Sketchi Bendigo. 10am - 12pm out the front of Dudley House. For bookings and more info visit the Bit Sketchi facebook page
• Listen out for Gus Wilde busking along View Street
• Check out the new Barbara Rae statue out the front of the QEO
• Grab a coffee and a bite to eat from one of the many View Street traders
• Admire the art in Valetines Artist Studios or the La Trobe Arts Institute
• Shop in the fabulous View Street boutiques

PAST EVENT Saturday 18 April - Queen of Hearts + Mariah McCarthy Trio + Kalo Davies

11:00 - 11:15 - BTC's Pricilla Queen of the Desert sneak peek performance
11:15 - 12:00 - Mariah McCarthy Trio
12:00 - 12:30 - Kalo Davies
12:30 - 2:15 - Queen of Hearts
 

As highlighted by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, Queen of Hearts is the first all-female mariachi ensemble in Australia, praised for redefining tradition through a bold, multicultural lens. Following the 2025
release of their acclaimed second studio album, Divina—a collection of original songs celebrating
Latin American roots and sisterhood—the band continues to push creative boundaries. In December 2025, they recorded a new EP at the iconic Frying Pan Studios within MONA in Hobart.
This upcoming release captures their signature fusion of folk, jazz, and rock, showcasing the group’s fearless storytelling and deep creative chemistry.

Joining them will be Bendigo's enchanting and honest folk singer Mariah McCarthy with her Trio and up and coming contemporary soul/funk singer and guitarist Kalo Davies. 

Other things to explore on View Street

• Free facepainting for kids at the front of the Capital 10:30am - 1:30pm
• Bendigo Pride in the Park - free family friendly entertainment 10am - 4pm
• Check out some of the 30 venues and 40 artists involved in Eat.Drink.Art. For more info;  Eat.Drink.Art - Bendigo & Heathcote
• Check out the new Barbara Rae statue out the front of the QEO
• Grab a coffee and a bite to eat from one of the many View Street traders
• Admire the art in Valetines Artist Studios or the La Trobe Arts Institute
• Shop in the fabulous View Street boutiques

PAST EVENT Saturday 2 May - Seb Szabo + Sherri Parry + Ryan McPartlane

11:00 - 12:00 - Sherri Parry
12:30 - 2:00 - Seb Szabo
2:15 - 3:00 - Ryan McPartlane
& featuring DJ Funkmaster Vinnie on the decks. 

About Seb Szabo - Brimming with bright chords, alt-country twang, and the kind of joyous, sparkling energy that has made him such a live favourite, Seb Szabo's world is one for dreamers & everyday romantics.

Building a groundswell of adoring followers in 2025 through shows in unique spaces (backyards, warehouses, the streets) as well as show-stopping appearances supporting Medium Build , Playlunch, Bic Runga, Charlie Collins & at BIG SOUND, Szabo's lyric-driven singalongs capture all the colours of a romantic's view of the world. Triple J's Anika Luna put it best: "even when he's making me cry, his universe is overflowing with joy."

Celebrating the release of new road-trip ready single "Figure It Out" with appearances at the Forum & Enmore Theatre with collaborators Joan & the Giants & his biggest sold-out Melbourne headliner yet, Seb Szabo & his band are stepping forward into the light, ready to make the leap from hometown secret to unmissable Australian act.

"some of the best songwriting around" - Claire Mooney, triple j

Joining them will be Bendigo's genre blending songwriter Sherri Parry, fresh off the launch of their new single Italian and a Movie, and up and coming mellow, contemporary pop singer and guitarist Ryan McPartlane. 

Other things to explore on View Street

• Join a free art class run by Bit Sketchi Bendigo. 10am - 12pm at the Bendigo sign at the corner of View St. and Pall Mall. For bookings and more info visit the Bit Sketchi facebook page
• Check out some of the 30 venues and 40 artists involved in Eat.Drink.Art. For more info;  Eat.Drink.Art - Bendigo & Heathcote
• Check out the new Barbara Rae statue out the front of the QEO
• Grab a coffee and a bite to eat from one of the many View Street traders
• Admire the art in Valetines Artist Studios or the La Trobe Arts Institute
• Shop in the fabulous View Street boutiques