Rolling Stone Local Legends at Stock Exchange Hotel

Overview

There's an intrinsic connection between emerging bands and pubs. The neighbourhood pub is a testing ground; the crucible where garage bands find out whether they've got what it takes to make it in front of a crowd. Who better to help these local legends get their start in the live performing world than Rolling Stone? A household name in music. Rolling Stone AU/NZ has teamed up with Keno for Local Legends, a multi-state gig series that pairs up-and-coming bands with great pubs.

There are two gigs going down in May: the first at the Stock Exchange Hotel in Brisbane on Saturday, May 24, and the second at Hotel Steyne in Sydney on Saturday, May 31. Both events are free, with doors opening at 4pm before you wrap your ears around of a lineup of tunes from bands from all over Australia.

So who's on the lineup at the Stockie? Once the crowds have filled the space, the first act to take the stage at 5pm is a local Brisbane group: The Steele Syndicate. This funk-rock octet may be new to the scene, but they're pinned for shows at Bluesfest and Peaks Festival later in 2025, so they're one to watch.

Following that, enjoy an acoustic-style set at 6pm from Sydney-based indie pop star Charli Lucas and Central Coast-born pop artist Molly Millington. Then at 7.15, New Zealand pop rock trio BORDERLINE bring the noise ahead of Perth indie rock headliners Great Gable — who are fresh off an Australia/New Zealand album tour for their 2024 release Small Fry. The best news? Entry to the gig is completely free. Come for the music, bring your mates and enjoy a great night out checking out Australia's emerging musical talent in an intimate space.

Rolling Stone Local Legends will take place at the Stock Exchange Hotel on Saturday, May 24, from 4pm. For more information, visit the Rolling Stone website.

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