Ben Carr brings his unique jazz vision to the Front Bar at Bar Open this Thursday. Drawing on the cosmic energy of the Sun and inspired by the M-Base movement, his compositions conjure sonic imagery of bonfires, mountain trails and still waters. Expect searching improvisations and a warm, round sound…

School Night returns to The Evelyn on Thursday with a genre-crossing showcase of fresh talent. Hosted by KYE, the October lineup features Josh Hannan, Tiana Khasi, TILE and a surprise act. Created by tastemakers Chris Douridas and Matt Goldman, School Night has become a launchpad for global talent since 2010,…

Melbourne trumpeter Toby Mak, after two decades in Shanghai, returns to Melbourne with a dynamic quartet. Joined by guitarist Craig Fermanis, drummer Danny Fischer, and bassist Ben Hanlon, they’ll explore swing, bop, standards, and originals with virtuosity and fire.

Round 4 of Battle of the Bands hits Bad Decisions Bar this Thursday night with a fresh wave of emerging acts competing for glory. Featuring The Clones, Camomile, The Statts, Fisheye and Charlotte Bridie, the heat is on and the crowd helps decide the winner. A showcase of raw energy,…