View Street Amplified will have you dancing in View Street from February to November, with upbeat indie and contemporary musicians performing 11am–3pm on The Capital’s front steps. This free event will be kicking off from Saturday 28 February, it will feature a mix of Victorian touring artists and local acts. The once‑a‑month program promises good vibes and a lively atmosphere for visitors exploring View Street.
This is a free event and no ticket required.
- Saturday 28 March
- Saturday 18 April
- Saturday 02 May
- Saturday 13 June
- Saturday 11 July
- Saturday 22 August
- Saturday 19 September
- Saturday 17 October
- Saturday 21 November
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
Saturday 18 April - Queen of Hearts + Mariah McCarthy Trio + Kalo Davies
11:00 - 11:30 - Kalo Davies
11:45 - 12:30 - Mariah McCarthy Trio
1:00 - 2:45 - 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
- 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
