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The best gigs happening in Melbourne this month

Summer might be over, but Melbourne’s live music scene is still heating up this March – here’s everything you need to know about the current line-up

Ashleigh Hastings
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Ashleigh Hastings
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 March 2024: Summer has officially ended, but that doesn’t mean things are cooling down – neither literally nor in the Melbourne music calendar. Aside from Fred again.. Unleashing absolute chaos across the city with a series of surprise gigs, there are heaps of other big names in Melbourne this month. From international artists like the National, Aqua and Pink to stellar local gigs like Brunswick Music Festival and Peach PRC, we’re in for a treat. Regardless of what kind of tunes get you grooving, we’ll see you out there for some March gigs!

When stuck for things to do between live gigs, you can also always rely on our catch-all lists of Melbourne's best bars, restaurants, museums, parks and galleries, or consult our bucket list of 101 things to do in Melbourne before you die

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Fresh from a rosy stint at Northcote Theatre last year, sapphic pop princess Peach PRC is gearing up for a massive headline show at Forum Melbourne this March. After rising to TikTok fame circa 2019 thanks to her equally raw and endearing videos, 2023 saw Peach PRC soar higher than ever with multiple ARIA nominations and her debut Manic Dream Pixie EP entering the ARIA Albums Chart at number one.

The ethereal singer known for her intricate fairy-core outfits and fantastical creative vision also claimed an impressive three spots in this year’s Hottest 100. Her songs ‘F U Goodbye’, ‘Like a Girl Does’ and ‘Perfect For You’ (the last of which samples Paris Hilton’s ‘Stars Are Blind’ and has won the heiress’s tick of approval) all made it into the prestigious countdown.

Given all those accolades, we’re not surprised to learn that Peach PRC has another tour in the works. The Secret PRC Tour will hit Melbourne on Friday, March 22, with additional stops in Brisbane and Sydney. We’re expecting a soothing sea of candy pink and dance moves delightfully reminiscent of an early noughties music video. If you’ve seen the Nikki Webster-esque video for Peach’s lesbian anthem ‘Like a Girl Does’, you’ll get what we mean. 

Sydney-based musician, producer and singer-songwriter Carla Wehbe will be warming up the crowd, with her nostalgic synth hooks and catchy lyrics.

So, grab your girlies and get ready to bop your hearts out to some camp pop bangers. Pre-sale starts from 1pm on Thursday, February 1, and general sales start from 1pm on Friday, February 2. If Peach’s more than 1.7 billion TikTok views are anything to go by, we’re betting this one will sell out. After all, she’s ‘Kinda Famous’. 

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Come on Barbie, let’s go party, because Euro-pop stars Aqua are headed Down Under for their first Australian concerts since  waaaaaaay back in 2018. Get ready for a nostalgic trip back to the raddest era of them all – the ’90s – also featuring special guests 2 Unlimited, East 17, Phats and Small, Big Brovaz, Booty Luv and Urban Cookie Collective.

The party will turn Melbourne's John Cain Arena upside down on Friday, March 22, following a show in Brisbane. The bands will then take their beats to Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on March 24, Adelaide Entertainment Centre on March 26 and round out their tour at Perth’s RAC Arena on March 28.

Dress like you’re about to star in an MTV music video – neon scrunchies and slap bracelets are mandatory – and get jiggy with it to Aqua’s smash hits, including ‘Barbie Girl,’ ‘Doctor Jones’ and ‘Lollipop (Candyman)’. 

Aqua will be bringing along their best mates from the ’90s, so obviously, you should too. Together, you can raise the roof to club anthems from Belgian-Dutch electronic dance duo 2 Unlimited, English pop boy band with all the swagger East 17 and UK R'n'B hip-hop heavyweights Big Brovas. Also joining them are British dance divas Booty Luv, electronic dance duo Phats and Small and Eurodance group Urban Cookie Collective.

Tickets to this unforgettable throwback tour are available via pre-sale at 10am AEDT on Tuesday, January 23. You can also try your shot in the general ticket sale at 10am AEDT on Thursday, January 25 here.

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What’s new pussycat? Oh, not much – just that esteemed music icon and living legend Sir Tom Jones is officially coming to Melbourne as part of his national Ages and Stages tour, that’s all. 

Widely considered one of the greatest singers and recording artists of all time, with a remarkable career spanning more than six decades, Jones has announced he will be returning to perform in Australia for the first time since 2016.

His run of 2024 dates includes shows in Perth, Bowral (as part of Day on the Green, with special guest Delta Goodrem), Adelaide, Newcastle and Sydney. Jones will also headline Bluesfest in Byron Bay on March 30, 2024.

The Welsh crooner will grace Melbourne fans with his presence on March 28, 2024, with an exclusive one-off performance at Margaret Court Arena. If his UK shows are anything to go by, you can expect to hear classic bangers like 'It's Not Unusual', 'Delilah', 'What's New Pussycat?' and 'She's A Lady'. And if you ask us, we're hoping to hear 'Burning Down The House'.

Jones is one of the few artists whose profession began at the dawn of modern pop music, yet still continues to have a thriving recording and performing career. He has been awarded numerous accolades and honours, including multiple Brit Awards, a Silver Clef Award and a Hitmaker Award from the US Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2006, Jones was also knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

A Live Nation pre-sale commences on Wednesday, September 20 at 3pm, running until Friday, September 22 at 1pm. To register for the pre-sale, head to the Live Nation website hereGeneral public tickets go on sale Friday, September 22 at 2pm.

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