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Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Newtown.
The Tiger Lillies (UK) *SOLD OUT*
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<p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 18px;">The Tiger Lillies (UK) - Serenade from the Sewer</span></u></strong> </p><p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;">The legendary post-punk, death oompah band and cult cabaret superstars <strong>The Tiger Lillies</strong> make their long-awaited return to Australia with a new concert celebrating the weird, macabre and those that society has abandoned. </p><p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;">Olivier award-winning and Grammy nominated, The Tiger Lillies have toured the world for over 35 years and released scores of critically acclaimed albums. They have starred in many unforgettable theatre productions from their West End smash Shockheaded Peter to 2025’s A Macbeth Song which ran from three months in Barcelona. </p><p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;">Armed with songs from their new album, Serenade from the Sewer tells the stories of those on the margins of society, the band will also perform fan favourites from their long and illustrious career. </p><p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;">With an international reputation for being one of the foremost avant-garde bands in the world, The Tiger Lillies never ceases to surprise, shock, and entertain with their inimitable musical style, conjuring up the macabre magic of pre-war Berlin and fusing it with the savage edge of punk. </p><p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><hr><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TICKETING INFO</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">This is an 18+ event. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.</p><p style="text-align: center;">PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:</p><p style="text-align: center;">This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:team@thevanguard.com.au">team@thevanguard.com.au</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable</p><p style="text-align: center;">A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).</p><p style="text-align: center;">Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise.</p><p style="text-align: center;">All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.</p>
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Secret World
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<p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;">Fresh off their tour supporting Scowl and End It from the US, Sydney's Secret World will be playing three intimate headline shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in February 2026. Along with that tour, 2025 saw the band head over to the US for the first time supporting High Vis (UK), as well as touring locally with Basement (UK) and Trophy Eyes, and releasing their second EP "Tomorrow Is A Mystery To Me" on Last Ride Records (AUS), Sunday Drive Records (US) and Ice Grill$ (JP). There's no signs of slowing down in 2026, with the band heading back to the US to support Drain on their massive album tour, and these three shows will serve as the perfect warm up tour. </p><p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><br></p><hr><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TICKETING INFO</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">This is an 18+ event. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.</p><p style="text-align: center;">PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:</p><p style="text-align: center;">This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:team@thevanguard.com.au">team@thevanguard.com.au</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable</p><p style="text-align: center;">A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).</p><p style="text-align: center;">Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise.</p><p style="text-align: center;">All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.</p>
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Blair Dunlop (UK) + Mia Kelly (CAN)
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Blair Dunlop</strong>, award-winning British singer-songwriter and guitarist, has now released 5 albums, 1 live album and toured around the globe. All of this in a relatively short career is astounding alone but what sets Blair apart from his peers is the lyrical and musical maturity with which he writes. His third album ‘Gilded’ was released in May 2016 on his own label – Gilded Wings – and was widely acclaimed gaining BBC Radio 2 Playlist status for the two single releases (‘The Egoist’ and ‘356’). Prior to this Blair released his acclaimed album ‘House Of Jacks’ in mid 2014 which lived up to the promise of his 2012 debut ‘Blight and Blossom’ (the quality of which contributed to his winning the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award). Blair has now cemented his place as one of Britain’s most exciting talents.. 2024 Blair saw the release of his 5th studio album <strong>‘Out of the Rain’</strong> on his own label to rave reviews. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>“this is a glorious welcome re-energised return that should comfortably reinstate Dunlop among folk rock’s upper echelons.” </em><strong><em>KLOF Review</em></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>"There is so much to enjoy on this record, and repeated listens unveil level on level of depth that is richly rewarding. Here comes the summer, people, and here comes a record to soundtrack it." </em><strong><em>Americana UK Review 9/10</em><br></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Joining Blair at The Vanguard will be <strong>Mia Kelly </strong>(CAN), an award-winning singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec, making her mark on the Canadian folk music scene with a distinctive blend of folk, rock, and blues. Since releasing her debut album <em>Garden Through The War</em> (2022), she has been recognized as a poetic lyricist with a powerful and versatile voice. Known for her ability to weave the stories of those around her into her music, Mia is an imaginative storyteller who channels raw, vulnerable emotion through expertly crafted songs.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TICKETING INFO</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">This is an 18+ event. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.</p><p style="text-align: center;">PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:</p><p style="text-align: center;">Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable</p><p style="text-align: center;">A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).</p><p style="text-align: center;">Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Please note the time indicated on the ticket is the 'Door Open Time' the performance start time will vary from show to show, traditionally with Dinner & Show settings there is 1.5 hours from doors to the start of the performance, so that the dinner service does not interrupt the show. This is only a guideline </p><p style="text-align: center;">If you'd like to combine separate dinner and show tables, please email <a href="mailto:team@thevanguard.com.au">team@thevanguard.com.au</a> with both purchasers full name and booking number to avoid being seated separately. Tables cannot be combined on the night.</p><p style="text-align: center;">All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.</p>
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