Kick those Monday blues to the curb at Social Sanctuary – your weekly night of free live music at NSC. We've lined up a stellar roster of your fave local artists and some exciting new talents breezing through town!
This week’s lineup is an Aotearoa / New Zealand Takeover in collaboration with Bad Gin Sanctuary, featuring Adam Hattaway, Ingrid and The Ministers and Sam Bambery.Cutting deep with raw soul, grit, and rock ’n’ roll charm. Known for turning heartbreak into a howl, they’re dialing it down—but not backing off. This is live music with teeth, up close and personal. Adam Hattaway hails from Christchurch, New Zealand. Travelling Australia, sharing songs from his recent ,arlon Williams produced release, High Horse
Drawing comparisons to Joan Jett and The White Stripes, Ingrid and the Ministers are the raw, catchy, and energetic trio making blues rock feel fresh and relevant again. The band bridges a love of classic 70s bands and a modern lyrical sensitivity which doesn't shy away from current issues. Don't miss out on this riveting live experience and the chance to experience electrifying guitar solos and infectious stomping grooves!
Sam Bambery is an artist and impresario from Otautahi/Christchurch, currently based in Naarm/Melbourne. Exploring his love of semi-psychedelia through a twisted folk-rock lens, Bambery writes effectual and spacious songs burrowing into emotional identity and exhaustion. His sophomore album Rubricator released in 2024 with micro-label Under Underground Records, edging at outsider-pop influence.
Social Sanctuary is proud to be sponsored by Mountain Goat.
Our show is being held on the lands of the Wurundjeri People and we wish to acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners of this land we are gathered on. We also pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and Aboriginal Elders of other communities that may join us for our show.
THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+
Northcote Social Club strives to create a safe space that everyone can enjoy.Crowd surfing & dangerous behaviour will result in removal from the venue.Full conditions of entry | Accessibility Info