Upcoming Live Performances
A-List Entertainment Presents
Kitty Flanagan - Gladgame
Please note: Due to personal family reasons, the performance dates have changed.
Thu 11 Sep, 8pm – Cancelled → New date: Thu 18 Sep, 8pm
Sat 13 Sep, 8pm – Cancelled → New date: Sat 20 Sep, 8pm
All tickets for the cancelled dates have automatically been transferred to the new dates and no action is required. If you are unable to attend, please contact our Box Office before Friday 29 August at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 03 9754 8723 to arrange a refund.
Kitty Flanagan is coming to Burrinja with her new stand-up show. Asking but not necessarily answering all the big questions. Were we smarter before social media? Has your call ever been used for training purposes? And what exactly is an empath?
This is your chance to see the award-winning star of Fisk, Utopia and Have You Been Paying Attention? doing what she does best, stand-up comedy, live on – like, actually near you, possibly just down the road depending on where you live. Point is, Kitty’s doing all the travelling so you don’t have to. Don’t miss it!
Herald Sun ★★★★★
The Advertiser ★★★★★
“Will have you in stitches, with nearly no time to breathe.” City Hub ★★★★½
“She effortlessly rules the stage.” Time Out ★★★★★
“Laugh-out-loud funny, not just chuckle-worthy but really throw-your-head-back and clap funny.” Stage Whispers
For more information, please visit www.kittyflanagan.com or www.alist.com.au.
Doors: 7:30pm
Age suitability: Restricted 15+ No babes in arms permitted
Tickets $74.90
Burrinja Presents
The Maes - Live in the Lyre (only a few tickets remain)
Thu 25 Sep 7.30pm | Lyre Room
The Maes bring modern folk to life with lush harmonies and acoustic mastery on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo. Born in Central Victoria, the sisters grew up immersed in a melting pot of music from around the world washed up on stolen land. The Maes are outstanding live, with engaging storytelling and spine-tingling harmonies. The sisters draw their audience in like your sweetest and scariest friend. With echoes of Gillian Welch and The Waifs, there is a timeless luminescence and simplicity to the songwriting and sound of Maggie and Elsie Rigby.
As well as selling out headline shows around the country and overseas, their international festival appearances include appearances at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival (USA) Edmonton Folk Festival (Canada) Orkney Folk Festival (UK) and Woodford Folk Festival (Aus).
The band's fourth studio album, 'Abreast' is coming out in July of 2025 and will be supported by a tour of the UK opening for Grace Petrie as well as playing the Shetland and Orkney Folk Festivals. The Maes are also celebrating the album's release by curating a one-day folk-festival-style event, 'Abreastival' in Castlemaine's iconic Theatre Royal. The band's previous albums, 2019's self-titled record and 2017's Take Care, Take Cover won the Music Victoria, Folk/Roots Album of the Year among a host of other accolades.
"The Maes folk/pop sensibility is alluring. I'm a sucker for harmonies and these girls cover this ground with such bluegrass perfection, it makes me realise so many styles of our music grow from the same old tree - we are merely branches away from each other." – Troy Cassar-Daley
"I’ve always had such love for The Maes! Their timeless sound is always sung with such sincerity and emotion straight from the heart." – Josh Teskey
Duration: approx. 3 hours
General Admission - seating
Age suitability: at parental discretion. This event may not be suitable for babies and younger children due to content and/or noise levels.
Tickets $28 - $33
Premier Artists and Ellpee presents
Vika & Linda
Sun 28 Sep 4.00pm | Burrinja Theatre
Vika & Linda have captivated Australian audiences for over 35 years with their powerful harmonies and magnetic stage presence. From their Tongan roots singing in church to global tours with The Black Sorrows, the sisters have released eight studio albums, topped charts, and collaborated with legends like Paul Kelly and Kasey Chambers. Inducted into the Music Victoria Hall of Fame and awarded the OAM for their service to music, Vika & Linda are revered for their genre-spanning versatility and soul-stirring performances.
With enduring influence and boundless energy, they remain one of Australia’s most treasured and trailblazing vocal duos. Join them for a very special and intimate show accompanied by renowned guitarist Ben Edgar.
Doors: 3:30pm
Duration: approx 100 minutes including 20-minute interval
Allocated Seating
Age suitability: at parental discretion. This event may not be suitable for babies and younger children due to content and/or noise levels.
Check out www.vikaandlinda.com.au and YouTube
Tickets $69.95
Luna Live presents
The Black Sorrows | The Quintessential Tour
Sat 4 Oct 8.00pm | Burrinja Theatre
40+ years in the making …The Quintessential Black Sorrows is a handpicked journey through the soul, grit and timeless genre-defying songwriting that has made Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows one of Australia’s most enduring bands.
To celebrate the milestone, double album release, the band will embark on a nationwide tour commencing in September 2025.
The Black Sorrows have been at the forefront of Australian music for decades. The band are renowned for their high-energy live shows and infectious raw, rootsy rhythms. Under the leadership of the charismatic music legend Joe Camilleri, The Black Sorrows have evolved into one of the most sophisticated ensembles in the country.
The Black Sorrows, in one form or another, have not stopped recording or performing since Joe formed the band in 1984. They have toured Europe numerous times playing songs that have become radio staples like Chained to the Wheel, Harley and Rose, Hold On To Me and Never Let Me Go. There have been multi-platinum albums, collectively sales of over three million records worldwide, ARIA Awards and Nominations and Hall of Fame honours.
Doors: 7:30pm
Duration: approx 2 hours 20 mins including interval
Allocated Seating
Age suitability: at parental discretion. This event may not be suitable for babies and younger children due to content and/or noise levels.
Tickets $69.90
Burrinja Presents
The Music Between with Special Guests Alchemy Duo - Live in the Lyre
Sat 11 Oct 8pm | Lyre Room
We invite you to experience "The Music Between," an extraordinary performance featuring four remarkable artists—Misagh Zamani, Ria Soemardjo, Vinod Prasanna, and Rosa Voto. This collaboration celebrates the rich tapestry of musical traditions as they intersect and evolve, bridging cultures from Iran to Indonesia, India to Italy.
Misagh Zamani, a virtuoso who masterfully plays 16 instruments including the clarinet and Persian bagpipes, leads this unique endeavor. Ria Soemardjo’s haunting vocals reflect her Australian-Indonesian heritage, while Vinod Prasanna enchants audiences with his evocative bansuri melodies. Rosa Voto brings a fusion of Italian and Mediterranean traditions, creating a mesmerizing auditory experience.
Together, these four talented artists explore the profound connections within their diverse musical legacies, showcasing what is possible when creativity thrives in an open and collaborative environment. Join us for this celebration of cultural interaction and musical evolution.
Alchemy Duo (Special Guests)
Jordan Scotney & Michael Arvanitakis are a dynamic duo who fuse a variety of genres to create a rich and dynamic tapestry. Their performances feature elements of world music, neoclassical, minimalism and funk. With piano, cello, sitar, percussion & tasteful looping, they will take you on a journey from the meditative to the ecstatic.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Doors open - 7.30pm
Alchemy Duo - 8pm
The Music Between - 9pm
General Admission - seating
Age suitability: at parental discretion. This event may not be suitable for babies and younger children due to content and/or noise levels.
Tickets $25 - $30
Artbridge Entertainment & Craft Music Present
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham - Live in the Lyre
Special Guest - Flynn Gurry
Thu 30 Oct 8pm | Lyre Room
Two voices. One heart. Zero pretence. Raw, real, and ridiculously good, the music born of this unique pairing has been described as “folksy country” but in truth, it cannot be contained within a simple genre description.
The highly recognisable guitar work of Josh Cunningham has been a defining element to the sound of iconic Australian band The Waifs for over three decades, whilst over the same time span, Felicity Urquhart developed a voice and style that must be experienced to be believed as she summited the pinnacle of Australian country music.
Not content to stay in their ‘folk rock royalty’ or ‘queen of country’ lanes, the couple simply make the music of their hearts, creating the category-defying sound that inspires joy and stirs the soul.
Already ARIA-nominated (The Song Club) and three times Golden Guitar winners (Birdsong), these legends aren’t resting on their laurels - they’re writing the next chapter. Catch fresh tracks from their upcoming album, plus the songs you already love, as you join them on a musical journey that’s fiery and full of heart, where past and present harmonise, and every note tells a story. Don’t miss it.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Doors open - 7.30pm
Flynn Gurry - 8pm
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham - 8.45pm
General Admission - seating
Age suitability: at parental discretion. This event may not be suitable for babies and younger children due to content and/or noise levels.
Tickets $38 - $43
Burrinja presents Kutcha Edwards in association with Belgrave Survival Day
Kutcha Edwards
Fri 7 Nov 8pm | Burrinja Theatre
A Journey of Connection, Culture, and Belonging
Kutcha Edwards, a proud Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta, and Nari Nari Songman, has been blending music and activism since the 1990s. As one of Australia’s most respected Indigenous singer-songwriters, Kutcha’s work resonates deeply with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, sharing heartfelt truths, connection, and belonging through his songs and stories.
A survivor of the Stolen Generations, Kutcha’s journey of reconnection to his Mutti Mutti heritage has shaped his music and activism. His creative output spans five solo albums, theatre shows, and the beloved TV series Kutcha’s Koorioke, where he shares stories and songs with Aboriginal legends and emerging artists.
Kutcha’s latest album, Circling Time, is a profound reflection on his life’s highs and lows, featuring powerful tracks like “Singing Up Country” and “Mrs Edwards.” His music transcends genres, blending ‘Bidgee’ blues with traditional songs, creating connections across cultures and generations.
Beyond music, Kutcha’s work in radio and prisons, including the award-winning Beyond the Bars broadcasts, amplifies the voices of the voiceless. His empathy and understanding, born from his own experiences, foster cultural understanding and self-knowledge.
Kutcha Edwards is more than a songwriter; he is a Songman, drawing on ancestral wisdom and life experiences to inspire love, family, and connection to Country. His music is a universal rhythm that unites us all.
Doors: 8pm
Kutcha Edwards 8pm
Duration: approx 2 hours 20 mins including interval
Allocated Seating
Age suitability: at parental discretion. This event may not be suitable for babies and younger children due to content and/or noise levels.
Tickets $30 - $45
Coolin' By Sound Records and Press Play Presents
Mick Thomas & The Roving Commission - GoTourComeBack
Sun 16 Nov 4pm | Burrinja Theatre
GoComeBack is the name of the album. GoTourComeBack is the name of the tour as Mick and the full Roving Commission line-up head around the country with their new record made in Auckland at Neil Finn’s Roundhead studios with award winning producer Steven Schram. First Step in a Homeward Direction is the first single from the album - entering the AIR Chart at #1 in June, followed by a sold out national tour. The new bunch of songs are set to slot in seamlessly beside the old faves that have been part of Christmas celebration for so many, for so long.
Mick and the band are proud to announce Hana and Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits as special guests for this performance.
Doors: 3.30pm
Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits 4pm
Mick Thomas & The Roving Commission - 4.40pm
Duration: approx 2 hours including 20-minute interval
Age suitability: at parental discretion. This event may not be suitable for babies and younger children due to content and/or noise levels.
Tickets $59 - $64
Flying Saucer Presents
Tex Perkins & Matt Walker
Sat 29 Nov 8.00pm | Burrinja Theatre
Support Act | Luke Watt
Tex Perkins has been around for a while now, The Beasts, The Cruel Sea, The Dark Horses, The Man In Black, T’n’T to name a few. Tex has built his reputation on a restless sense of adventure, an ability to evolve and adapt, a dark sense of humour, and a knack for teaming up with uniquely talented players who help bring out the best in him.
Matt Walker is one such player, long established as a respected singer-songwriter and much sought-after guitarist. He’s worked with many great people over his 30-year career.
Tex and Matt finally released the self-titled album Tex Perkins & The Fat Rubber Band in November 2021, which they wrote and produced together, and was followed by the band’s second album, Other World, in 2023.
Later in 2023, we saw The Cruel Sea’s long-awaited reunion for the 30th anniversary tour of "The Honeymoon is Over" album. Fans rejoiced as the band returned to the stage, delivering unforgettable performances that showcased the timeless brilliance of their music. Amidst the excitement, Matt Walker stepping in for the late James Cruickshank brought a fresh dynamic to the band and hinted at an exciting new chapter yet to come.
As a duo, Matt and Tex play co-written originals, well-chosen heartfelt cover versions and classics from Tex’s back catalogue (Cruel Sea, Beasts of Bourbon, The Dark Horses etc).
Critics have described Tex and Matt shows as often thrilling, deeply moving and a lot of fun.
Doors: 7:30pm
Support: Luke Watt 8pm
Tex Perkins & Matt Walker 8.45pm
Duration: approx 2 hours 20 mins including interval
Allocated Seating
Age suitability: at parental discretion. This event may not be suitable for babies and younger children due to content and/or noise levels.
