Overview
Named the live music capital of the world back in 2018, Melbourne's gig scene is legendary — and, even after a tough couple of pandemic-affected years when it comes to live performances, it has the hefty array of venues to prove it. But every city can always use more places for more bands to play, which is where St Kilda's latest addition comes in. Get ready for gigs with a breeze right by the seaside, because you'll find Palace Foreshore adjacent to the Palais Theatre and Luna Park.
Billed as a summer venue, the new outdoor music space will start hosting live gigs this November, and will be installed fresh each year when the weather is warm. That means that soaking up tunes, and the sunshine, all with Port Phillip Bay as a backdrop is now on your annual agenda.
Amy Whelan
Doing the honours to christen the venue: an initial lineup that starts with Sam Fender in mid-November, then welcomes in The Black Crowes, Tim Minchin, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, and more. Keshi and Rei Brown, Six60 and Grentperez, and The Teskey Brothers and Cory Henry all also have dates with the venue — with more acts to be confirmed.
Global entertainment outfit Live Nation has teamed up with Publica Australia, Pavilion Australia and the City of Port Phillip on the venue, which will host everything from day-long festivals to headline gigs — and can welcome in 5000 people per show.
Jason Galea
Live Nation owns and operates the Palais Theatre, too, so it knows the neighbourhood. In Palace Foreshore's case, the new venue has also received funding support from the Australian Government's Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund, which aims to help get the arts and entertainment sector back to its best after the chaotic last few years. Here, that money will help the venue upgrade its outdoor site facilities, and also support Aussie talents.
PALACE FORESHORE 2022-23 FIRST GIGS:
Friday, November 18 — Sam Fender
Sunday, November 20 — The Black Crowes
Tuesday, November 22 — Keshi + Rei Brown
Saturday, November 26 — An evening with Tim Minchin
Thursday, December 1 — Six60 + Grentperez
Sunday, December 4 — The Teskey Brothers + Cory Henry
Saturday, December 10 — King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Palace Foreshore will start hosting gigs in St Kilda, adjacent to the Palais Theatre and Luna Park, from mid-November 2022. For more information, head to the venue's website.