Bondi's The Royal was a stalwart on Sydney's live music scene for years. And now that new owners Merivale have settled in, it's continuing the tradition. Throughout summer, in partnership with Furphy beer, it's running a free live music series across three of its venues: the Royal, plus Coogee Pavilion and Marrickville's Vic on the Park.
If you're heading to Bondi on a Saturday afternoon, drop into the Royal, grab a Furphy and settle in for a free gig. Each Saturday from 5pm will see a different artist (or artists) take to the stage — the roster includes a heavy dose of local DJ talent and a couple of live music gigs, too. On January 5, Groove City will travel up from Melbourne to perform its unapologetic funk, and, come February 2, prepare yourself for Perth rockers the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. After appearing at the Royal, they'll be setting off on a mammoth UK tour.
The rest of the See Sound program is over here. Updates will take place throughout summer, so be sure to check in regularly.