Rhitom Sarkar, Sam Evans.

Rhitom Sarkar is an “A Grade Artist” of All India Radio and student of the renowned musician Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya. Rhitoms instrument is the Indian Slide guitar or “gandharvi” a modified archtop acoustic with sympathetic and plucked drone strings, specially designed for playing ragas—the melodic patterns and modes in traditional Indian compositions.

Rhitom Sarkar’s 2023 Australia tour is sponsored by The Melbourne Hindustani Classical Music Society

Meraki Minds, Cassells and Sami.

The Australian Doors Tribute

Whiskey a Go Go June 1966…. The Doors hit the stage with energy, and electricity ⚡️ bringing the room to a fever pitch. Jim Morrison announces the show … Is everybody in ? The ceremony is about to begin…

Australian Doors Tribute recreates this heat in their uncensored celebration of music and poetry of The Doors ….. George Douglas is hauntingly Jim Morrison with his unique vocal style. Deep, mysterious, dangerous, and so precise and exact..His spellbinding performance is uncanny. The band’s authentic 1969 sound performance takes you there …into the Whiskey a Go Go to the fire of the Doors live.

Australian Doors Tribute – an impeccable line-up – made up of some of Melbourne’s best and well-loved musicians with a long history of performing around Australia. and internationally. Thanks to the performances like the ones by Australian Doors Tribute, it is still possible to experience the thrill of Morrison and The Doors. Douglas and his fellow bandmates bring to life songs such as Riders on the Storm, Light my Fire, and Roadhouse Blues conjuring a portal for us to travel back in time and immerse ourselves in authentic renditions of these legendary songs.

Those fans that have long been energised by the psychedelic journey that is The Doors, will be enthralled by Australian Doors Tribute’s passionate and faithful portrayal of The Doors’ songs and their legendary legacy.

INXSIVE

INXSIVE – THE INXS TRIBUTE SHOW

INXS helped shape the Australian musical landscape in the 80’s and 90’s. Their infectious blend of dance/rock saw them conquer the music charts not only in Australia, but world wide. They built a reputation for staging electric and engaging live shows, fronted by their charismatic and unpredictable front man, Michael Hutchence.

INXSIVE reproduce not only the sound of INXS, but also the live show that made them as memorable as they are today. INXSIVE give every audience the opportunity to re-experience the inspiring, and proudly Australian music that INXS created throughout their career. INXSIVE have been performing for pubs, nightclubs, theatres, corporate and larger outdoor events, both locally and nationally since 1997. The re-ignited public interest in INXS has seen the vast majority of INXSIVE’S shows selling out all around Australia.

INXSIVE are an absolute “must see” for all INXS fans and lovers of iconic Australian music!

Dead City Ruins, Spacegoat, Armoured Earth, Verona Lights.

DEAD CITY RUINS – 5 pc Hard Rock Band Launching their Dog On A Leash Single Tour with Special Guests

SPACEGOAT – ARMOURED EARTH – VERONA LIGHTS

Get Rhythm – Johnny Cash & June Carter Show

Get Rhythm – The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show returns to the Golden Vine after its sell-out 2022 show!

Come and hear amazing renditions of Cash and Carter favourites including “I Walk the Line,” “Ring of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues”, “A Boy Named Sue”, “Jackson”, “Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man” and many more!

Mark and Joanne Caligiuri have toured as Cash and Carter for 16 years—and married for real in 2016. Their chemistry lights up the stage! In the tradition of other great country acts, they’re a real family band with Mark’s sons Lucus (drums) and Chris (double bass) and cousin, Adam Prozzo (lead guitar), gathered together to celebrate the love and legacy of country’s most famous couple.

Treat yourself to an amazing night out!

May BURLESQUE

In what will surely be a night to remember – the Vine are excited to present their first BURLESQUE night for the year!

We will be welcoming the amazing Juniper Fox, Iva Grande and Azcadelia who will all be performing along with the musical stylings of Pete & Liz.

Don’t miss out!

The Beatlez – The Ultimate Beatles Tribute

The Beatlez have spent over 10 years building a professional, visually and sonically accurate Beatles experience, making them Australia’s most entertaining Beatles tribute band. Our multi-costumed show generally moves chronologically from the Beatlemania rock’n’roll era to the psychedelic Sgt Peppers material, finishing with the classic ‘rooftop’ songs.

Re-live all the classics from the early Beatlemania days including: Please Please Me, A Hard Day’s Night,
Help, Nowhere Man, etc. Th e second half of our show sees the Beatlez embark upon a magical, fun-fi lled trip
back to the 1960s, wearing their bright and colourful Sergeant Pepper’s costumes. Sing along with hits like:
Let It Be, Hey Jude, Something, Octopus’s Garden, Sgt Pepper’s, etc

It’s the special care and attention to detail that goes into replicating the exact look and sound of the Fab Four and their live performances. From our impressive array of authentic guitars, amplifi ers and drums; the detail of our carefully chosen costume sets; to the layered harmonies of some of the most iconic Beatles ballads; we take credibility as Australia’s most authentic Beatles tribute very seriously. However, we do know how to have
a lot of fun.

If you like the Beatles, this is one show you must see!!

Frenchy – Judgement Day

Presented By: New World Artists

Beware Sinners, Judgement Day is upon us!

Yes, Father Frenchy is back for another ridiculous comedy show & nothing is off limits.

Some people believe that the world will end soon & God will judge how everyone lived. WHY WAIT FOR THAT?! Frenchy is ready to judge now, whether you’re ready or not.

Stocked full of ALL NEW MATERIAL, Frenchy promises 1 thing from his shows – laughs. And seats. And shoeys. Okay he promises a few things.

Edgy, dark & absurd, Frenchy’s brand of comedy aint for everyone but that’s how comedy is supposed to be. Frenchy’s shows are always an epic night but just be careful if you sit in the front row…

Amen.

Ross Noble – Jibber Jabber Jamboree

Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour.

To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of conscious freewheeling stand up. This is a chance to see Noble live on stage in his natural habitat.

What’s it about? What will we learn? How will it change the world? Are all pointless questions to ask when Noble is off on one of his tangents.

Grab a ticket and come and enjoy the ride.

Music of the Night – Australia’s Premier Tribute to Andrew Lloyd

Music of the Night

Australia’s Premier Tribute to the Music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber

Music of the Night is an enthralling music and visual spectacular that showcases memorable performances from the songbooks of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Sondheim, ABBA and many more from the most loved and adored classics from London’s West End and Broadway Musicals.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

This performance will be Auslan Interpreted

Presented By: Lighthouse Theatre

Australia’s ultimate comedy road trip!

Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge 25th year! Featuring the best and brightest of the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you!

Get ready for a stellar line-up with Roadshow favourites alongside the most talked-about breakthrough stars of the moment, together in one jam-packed show that’s sure to leave the whole nation laughing. So, get some mates together, book your tickets and head out for a much-needed comedy fix when the Roadshow hits a stage near you!

This Year’s line-up just Announced : Mike Goldstein (MC), Lizzy Hoo, Bronwyn Kuss, Dane Simpson
& Lewis Garnham

The Australian Eagles Show

The music of the Eagles is instantly recognisable with layers of deft musical technique, topped with lush vocal harmonies that deliver their unmistakable “Californian” sound the Eagles are internationally famous for.

This amazing musical combination is captured in all its glory by “The Australian Eagles Show”

The Australian Eagles Show delivers the country’s most authentic reproduction of the recorded works of the legendary, multi-platinum selling, U.S. group The Eagles. Performing The Eagles greatest hits from the country – tinged ‘Take It Easy’ to the soul-drenched ‘One of These Nights’, the hard-rocking ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ and the stadium-anthem ‘Hotel California’. Priding themselves on their professionalism, The Australian Eagles Show only use state-of-the-art sound & lighting to intensify The Eagles tribute experience & entertain audiences ranging from the casual fan to the diehard fanatic.

The Australian Eagles Show performs with attention to detail that has to be seen and heard to be believed. This amazing show strives in every aspect to pay ultimate tribute to the musical mastery of a band they all adore! In fact – if you close your eyes, you may even be fooled…..

This is a show that people of all ages will identify with and will want to see again and again.

Get Rhythm – A Tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter

Calling all Johnny Cash/June Carter fans: Get Rhythm – The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show is coming to the Lighthouse!

Come along and hear amazing renditions of your favourites in their celebration of the love and music of country’s most famous couple: “I Walk the Line,” “Ring of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues”, “A Boy Named Sue”, “Jackson”, “Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man” and many more!

Their leads, Mark and Joanne Caligiuri, have toured as Cash and Carter for sixteen years (and even got married for real in 2016). In the spirit of other great country acts, the tight-knit band is joined by other family members: Mark’s sons Chris (double bass) and Lucas (drums), with Mark’s cousin, Adam Prozzo, on lead guitar.

You’ll have the time of your life!

Robertson Brothers 60’s Variety TV Show

Following their Sold Out National Tour in 2022, Australia’s new ‘Kings of Variety Television’ are back in 2023 with a brand new show! The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show!

Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Bee Gees, Simon & Garfunkel, Roy Orbison, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Frankie Valli, The Everly Brothers, Neil Sedaka and The Seekers.

Variety TV Show fans will be excited to know the multi-talented Simon Brook McLachlan (from the Original Australian cast of Jersey Boys) will return in 2023 to thrill us with his very special tributes to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons as well as Neil Sedaka, together with a brand new Variety Show tribute to the much loved 1960s superstar… Sir Cliff Richard.

Another HUGE bonus this year for the Robertson Brothers 1960’s Variety TV Show fans is the addition of Australia’s internationally acclaimed #1 Roy Orbison tribute artist… Dean Bourne! Dean will perform his very special Variety Show tribute to the one and only ‘Big O’ and his biggest hits from the 1960’s.

Unlike anything you have ever seen before this 150 minute ground-breaking and interactive theatrical TV experience is filled with all the fun, music and long forgotten memories of the fabulous 1960’s. The Variety TV Show audience is taken on a unique and emotional journey back to the best years of their lives.

Prada Clutch’s – All Drag Revue

Let us take you on a journey from where it all began, Darlings! Flanked by gorgeous men, Australia’s six-foot something songstress Prada Clutch & her ‘girls’ pay tribute to the history of Aussie drag – in concert.

Revisit the good ol’ days with Les Girls in the 60’s, sing along to classic disco hits & sashay into today with a celebration of chart-topping music icons that have inspired drag performers around the world!

The show is headlined by Prada Clutch; one of Australia’s most in demand live-singing drag queens. Prada has headlined stage shows across Australia playing both regional & capital cities. She draws her inspiration from the likes of Dusty Springfield, Patti LaBelle, Bette Midler & Cher.

The show is Creatively Directed by one of Australia’s original Les Girls of Kings Cross, Monique Kelly. Monique was a member of Les Girls from 1973 to 1997. She has a keen eye for detail & a photographic memory of how it was done in her day, making her an asset to the show – she’s the pot of gold from the Golden Mile.

The show features a cast of seven, choreographed by Stephen Clarke. Stephen has been Dancing and Choreographing professionally since 1985. Stephen’s experience extends to working with Kylie & Dannii Minogue, Cyndi Lauper & Diana Ross.

Jam-packed with dazzling feathers, wigs, headpieces, costumes & performance, you will not forget this glittering drag spectacular!

Blake Pavey: Literally Dying

After amassing over 1 million followers and making audiences all around the world laugh till they cry online, Blake Pavey is bringing his hilarious and heartfelt hour of stand up onto the stage as he regales some cheeky tales about life as someone with a terminal illness in his debut national stand up tour “Literally Dying”.

Make sure you see him while you still can, because this show gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “limited time only”.

Don’t miss out! Seriously don’t. Like we really mean it. He genuinely might cark it.

African Music & Food Party

African Music & Food Party
Come and enjoy an afternoon of African food, music, arts, and crafts. The Engine Room will be vibrating with positive African vibes. We give thanks to the Djarra country and Peoples past and present. It’s our dream to share our food and culture with the country we now call home. You will be transported to West, North East Africa with delicious Ghanaian dishes cooked up by Ras Ato from Abusua Pa (Family). Experience this along with traditional arts and Crafts. We can’t wait to see you.