Back the Night

Overview

American Express has pulled together a killer lineup for the ultimate live music bar crawl happening throughout Surry Hills and Darlinghurst on Sunday, May 29. The new initiative, Back the Night, will see a selection of beloved venues, bars and restaurants hosting live sets from a huge roster of local music talent performing some of their most intimate gigs to date.

The night is being headlined by Gang of Youths who are trading in the country's festival main stages and arenas for underground live music hub Oxford Art Factory. Coming off the band's latest standout album Angel in Realtime, the gig will mark their first show back in their hometown since 2019.

The always-popular five-piece will be bringing their high-energy live show to the OAF at the very reasonable Sunday time of 7.30pm. In the lead-up, ticketholders of Back the Night can catch the likes of Boy & Bear, Alex Lahey, Odette, Didirri, Imbi, Jess Kent and Maple Glider popping up around the city. While the likes of Lahey, Kent and Maple Glider can be found at more traditional venues Hyde Park House and The Columbian, Didirri will be performing with Cap Carter at Stanley Street Italian restaurant Bill & Toni's, and Boy & Bear will be making their appearance around the corner at American barbecue joint Surly's American Tavern.

All the venues taking part in the night are within a 15-minute walking radius of each other, meaning you can mosey around the inner-city suburbs, catching whichever bands you please. Tickets are $70 and grant you access to all of the different venues.

Head to the AMEX website to see the full lineup and set times.

Bill & Toni's, Kimberly Low

Top image: Andre&Dominqiue via Destination NSW