To mark the release of her brand new EP ‘Reach and touch the Road’, Megan Kennedy will
be performing live with her band at the Bergy Bandroom, Saturday August 9th
with support from Aunty Blue, Marigolden and Oliver Jach.  

Honing her own unique blend of fingerstyle folk and melodic indie pop, Megan has crafted a
repertoire of contemplative songs laced with her signature breezy vocals and intricate guitar
arrangements. Often described as ‘road songs’ her lyrics tend to slip across time and place,
capturing the everyday, the existential and things caught between.

In 2023, Megan released her debut single ‘Time Machines’, a sun-drenched ballad that has
been described as melodically deft and disarmingly charming. In early 2025 Megan released
the first track from her Debut EP ‘Can’t Catch the Night’ alongside a brand new film clip. As
one of the punchier tracks off the EP, ‘Can’t Catch the Night’ distinguishes itself through its
bold rhythm and slide guitar solo. The second track ‘Vesuvius’, a soaring ode to the
volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft, only served to further build anticipation for the full
EP release this coming August 2025.

Aunty Blue have entered Naarm’s music scene like the family band you always wish you
had, with hearts wide open and guitars in hand, quickly becoming a beloved live act. Their
folk-rock sound – crafted in loungerooms and garages – feels like a warm hug from your
neighbour (the one with the Maltese poodle and great advice). Their latest singles “Keep It”
and “Bond Girl”, reflect a band evolving in sound and confidence. Aunty Blue carries the raw
charm of something still unfolding – a warmth and soul that feels timeless.

Marigolden – an accurate moniker for Melbourne-based (Wurundjeri Country) artist Mel
O’Neill – fills the room with a mixture of gentle folk and indie-rock. Following great
acknowledgement from her previous releases, marigolden has found her way into editorial
playlisting with Apple Music, MTV, and plays on Triple J, Double J, RRR and more.
Premiering her most recent single music video ‘Mars’ on Pilerats, and supporting artists like
Bob Evans and Adam Newling, marigolden is solidifying her spot within the indie-rock and
folk landscape.

Oliver Jach has released two solo LPs and three EPs with his indie rock band The Fainters.
In solo mode he plays piano and sings, taking inspiration from singer-songwriter classics
such as Jackson Browne, Carole King and Neil Young.

Black Rheno hits Melbourne August 9th on “The Bad Ass East Coast Tour”!

Fresh off the release of their latest single “A Bad Ass Love Song”, Black Rheno are tearing up the east coast with an 11-date tour and they’re bringing the chaos to The Bergy on August 9th.

Known for their explosive blend of sludge, groove, and grind, these genre-bending maniacs deliver one of the wildest live shows in the country. Expect high-octane riffs, brutal blasts, and full-throttle carnage.

Joining them on the night are local heavyweights A Gazillion Angry Mexicans, Ghostsmoker and Munt making this a no-holds-barred, all-killer-no-filler lineup. If you’re after a night of serious riffs and an all out heavy metal party, this is one not to miss.