THE SHARP

The Sharp are Charlie Rooke (guitar/vocals), Allan Catlin (double bass/vocals) and Piet Collins (drums/vocals). Formed in Collingwood in 1990, the three piece already had a strong live following but when they released an independent single “Love Your Head” the band quickly gained radio support on Triple R and PBS.

Triple J were soon behind the band and a record deal with Warner Music was struck. Their debut album "This is the Sharp” went Gold and the band received Aria nominations, magazine covers and appearances on just about every TV/Radio show in Australia. Comedy program The D-Generation loved “The Sharp” so much they did a parody of hit single “Scratch My Back” and it became “Skivvies are Back” in reference to the now famous black skivvied uniform the band had adopted.

Rigorous touring ensued before the band settled into the studio to record its second album “Sonic Tripod” with American producer Rick Will (Ziggy Marley, Diesel). A brief tour of Europe and the US saw the band back home exhausted but ready to take on more touring.

Finally, after nearly five years in the limelight, the rigorous touring schedule brought the band to a crossroads and a decision was made to end on a high note. A collection of singles “Single File” was released as the band’s final album and a final tour “Thank you Goodnight” saw them playing to packed houses around the nation. When the band played its last shows in 1995, many (including the band), wondered when (or if) it could all happen again.

Now many years later (and thanks to some persistent pestering from fans) The Sharp are back and sounding better than ever.

Singer Bass player Allan Catlin is not involved due to personal reasons, but he is ably represented by Scott Owen (double bass) from The Living End with lead singer duties taken care of by the amazing Louie Lee Feltrin. With an EP of brand new tracks and playing all their hits plus some rockin’ covers The Sharp are back with a vengeance!!!

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DOORS 6:30PM // KITCHEN OPENS 6:30PM // SHOW STARTS 8:30PM

Bear’s Den return to Australia for a rare and intimate series of stripped-back performances this October, offering audiences a powerful and personal evening, up close with Andrew Davie, the songwriter and voice of Bear’s Den.

 These special shows mark the 10th anniversary of Bear’s Den’s acclaimed debut album Islands, a record that found its way into the hearts of listeners around the world with enduring tracks such as Agape, Above the Clouds of Pompeii, Elysium, and Isaac. Originally released in 2014, Islands was a defining moment for a new wave of British folk-influenced songwriting, capturing the emotional weight of love, loss, and longing with exquisite restraint.

 For these shows, Bear’s Den revisit the Islands album in its purest form - just the songs, and a quiet, magnetic presence - offering the audience to see Bear’s Den like never before,

 Each performance is a reminder of the unique space Bear’s Den has carved in the musical landscape: both grand and intimate, polished yet vulnerable.

 In addition to material from Islands, the show will include a handpicked selection of fan favourites from across Bear’s Den’s catalogue, offering a full-spectrum view of a decade’s worth of songwriting that has connected deeply with fans around the globe.

+ special guest Tom Harrington

"Bear’s Den continues to sonically evolve, with the bedrock of outstanding songwriting as a constant feature."- XS Noise

"Spellbinding, heart-wrenching and emotionally charged" – Stereoboard

"Bear’s Den remain masters of conveying their innermost thoughts and internal struggles" - Gigwise

 For longtime fans and new listeners alike, this tour is a rare chance to experience these beloved songs in their most direct and vulnerable form.

 These are intimate, fully seated performances – music for hushed rooms, open hearts, and quiet revelations.

 Don't miss what promises to be one of the most special live events of the year.