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Feb 23 - Mar 1, 2026
Exciting events and experiences happening this week in Newtown.
Kenny Brown (USA) & Dom Turner
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<p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;">Direct from Mississippi, USA, blues legend Kenny Brown (of RL Burnside fame) will team up with Australia’s own blues icon, Dom Turner (of Backsliders) for the first time bringing a heavy dose of hypnotic blues grooves in what will be a series of not to be missed shows in Australia. Joining Kenny and Dom is multi award winning drummer, Rosscoe Clark. </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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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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