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News : Iconic Melbourne music venue resurrected

By on February 7, 2017

The once iconic 21st Century Nightclub in Frankton, located some 40 km south east of Melbourne will soon be back in action. Known for its revolving dance floor and host to some of the biggest band’s in the 70’s and 80’s, including; Skyhooks, Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil. The live music venue will see its immanent relaunch under the new banner Pier Bandroom on Saturday, 18th March 2017.

The team behind the successful restoration of The Croxton Bandroom in Thornbury, Melbourne are eager to breath new life into the south side’s live music scene with the Pier Bandroom.

Running from 2pm-9pm, the PIER BANDROOM STREET PARTY will take over Davey Street from the Nepean Highway down towards Frankston pier. This outdoor mini festival will be headlined by BIRDS OF TOKYO, with a killer supports including PIERCE BROTHERS, ECCA VANDAL, ALI BARTER and THE GOOCH PALMS, and beats provided by RED BULL DJS.

Once the sun goes down, the action moves inside to the Pier Bandroom itself. The OFFICIAL BANDROOM LAUNCH will feature an epic headline set by COG, shaking downtown Frankston with their trademark monolithic prog metal anthems. Supports to be announced.

Following the launch, THE LIVING END bring their ‘Staring Down the Highway’ tour to the Pier Bandroom on Saturday 1 April. With these massive shows, and a slate of live gigs soon to be announced, Pier Bandroom is set to become a beacon for music lovers in Melbourne’s outer suburbs.

Head to the venue’s official Facebook page for a full list of upcoming events. www.facebook.com/PierBandroom

PIER BANDROOM LAUNCH
SATURDAY 18 MARCH
PIER BANDROOM STREET PARTY  
2-9PM
Birds of Tokyo
Pierce Brothers
Ecca Vandal
Ali Barter
The Gooch Palms
plus Red Bull DJs

OFFICIAL BANDROOM LAUNCH
10PM-LATE
Cog
plus special guests

$40 each/$60 combined ticket via Oztix or www.pierbandroom.com.au

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