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FORGE FESTIVAL

SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026 | 5:30PM

#AustralianArtists #Music #Rock

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Where?

The Leadbeater HotelCorner of Victoria & Church StreetRichmond VIC3121

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03 9429 1978

What?

FORGE FESTIVAL is a Halloween celebration of diverse music, bringing together artists from across the scene for one unforgettable night at The Leadbeater Hotel.

Headlining the event will be Scar the Surface in their long-awaited return to the stage, marking their first live performance since 2014. Their return is expected to be one of the most anticipated local reunions of the year.

Joining them are Transience, Bear the Mammoth, EKOSA, Binary Pulse, Rat Tomb and Matahari.

More than just another local show, FORGE FESTIVAL aims to create a unique event experience featuringHalloween-themed decorations, immersive production, prizes for best dressed and a carefully curatedlineup spanning a wide range of styles from across the scene.

Special Guests:
Scar the Surface | Transience | Bear the Mammoth | EKOSA | Binary Pulse | Rat Tomb | Matahari