It seems that hosting a rave starring What So Not and Peking Duk and co-launching a gig series with AFLW wasn’t enough for Bunnings.

This week, the beloved hardware, gardening, furniture, and snags institution will embark on another unexpected live music venture.

Teaming up with Beyond The Valley, Bunnings Port Melbourne will come to life this Saturday (22 November) for a one-night-only, pop-up music venue extravaganza, locking in performances from Mallrat and DJ Cooper Smith, both of whom feature on this year’s Beyond The Valley line-up.

Even better, the one-off event will be free to attend and will not sell alcohol during its runtime, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Bunnings and Beyond The Valley will celebrate the local music community by offering live tunes and summer festival vibes, with BBQs fired up in support of Support Act.

Bunnings Goes Beyond is a limited-capacity event, with places expected to fill up quickly. Registrations to attend open at 12 pm on Wednesday, 19 November, and punters can secure their space via Bunnings’ website and the performers’ social media accounts.

In addition to the Beyond The Valley pre-party, Bunnings will host a giveaway for this year’s festival and send ten fans who missed out on tickets to the Barunah Plains festival. To enter the giveaway, head here to find out more.

“Beyond The Valley is one of my favourite festivals, and teaming up with Bunnings for this pop-up gig is something that I didn’t expect but am really excited about,” Mallrat said. “As an artist, I think that being able to play a free, all-ages gig is the best way to connect with the local community and celebrate creativity.”

She added, “I am so happy to see a big Aussie brand supporting local music like this, and I can’t wait to play at Bunnings!”

Bunnings Chief Customer Officer Rachael McVitty commented, “After the incredible response to last year’s Bunnings Warehouse Party, we wanted to create another moment that brings people together ahead of Australia’s summer festival season.

“As part of our commitment to supporting the Aussie music industry, we’re proud to partner with Beyond The Valley to celebrate home-grown talent like Mallrat and DJ Cooper Smith while delivering a unique experience for fans. And for those who missed out on tickets to the festival, we’ll be bringing the festival vibes to you at our timber yard.

“We’re also excited to be on the ground at BTV to make camping easier, and to showcase how simple it is to get festival-ready with Bunnings. From tents and gazebos to camp chairs, fairy lights and eskies, everything you need to elevate your setup and create an unforgettable experience with your friends is available in-store or online.”

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