News: Boy & Bear announced for Live At The Gardens – With special guests Sarah Blasko, Augie March & De Porsal | Fri 14 March – Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

BOY & BEAR

‘LIVE AT THE GARDENS’

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
SARAH BLASKO, AUGIE MARCH
& DE PORSAL

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE – FRIDAY 14 MARCH

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 20 JANUARY

Prepare for another night of magical music under the stars when beloved indie-folk faves BOY & BEAR headline Live At The Gardens at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne on Friday 14 March.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Melbourne’s iconic gardens in the heart of the city, BOY & BEAR will be joined by very special guests – revered singer-songwriter SARAH BLASKO, legendary Melbourne band AUGIE MARCH and Surf Coast band of brothers DE PORSAL.

Presented by Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with MG Live, this show is the latest addition to the highly anticipated upcoming series of Live At The Gardens, adding to an already incredible lineup across two weekends in March featuring GROOVE ARMADA, RÓISÍN MURPHY,LAKE STREET DIVE and THE CRUEL SEA.

Tickets for BOY & BEAR Live At The Gardens go on sale Monday 20 January from Ticketmaster at 10.00am local time, with Live At The Gardens andRoundhouse presales beginning Friday 17 January at 12.00pm local time.

Adored for their lush harmonies, soulful songwriting and heartfelt live performances, BOY & BEAR are the perfect blend of folk, rock and pop, with hits like Feeding Line, Part Time Believer and Southern Sun striking a beautiful balance between melancholy and magical.

BOY & BEAR were swiftly catapulted onto the world stage when they released their double-platinum debut album Moonfire in 2011, earning them five coveted ARIA Awards. 2013’s Harlequin Dream and 2015’s Limit of Love both charted at number one. From 2019’s Suck On Light to 2023’s self-titled full length, BOY & BEAR have continued to evolve and grow, gaining more and more fans from across the globe. In addition to their five consecutive Top 10 albums and more than 250 million streams, the band’s live show is a uniquely compelling experience and has earned them a glowing reputation as one of Australia’s most outstanding live acts.

BOY & BEAR’s recent tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of Harlequin Dream received rave reviews, with Scenestr stating, “The band’s chemistry onstage was magnetising – each member contributing to a sound that is greater than the sum of its parts.” While The AU Review says they are “a band still at their peak after all these years”.

SARAH BLASKO will captivate audiences with her deeply personal songs, unmistakeable voice and enchanting artistry. Her latest album, I Just Need to Conquer This Mountain, hailed by STACK magazine as one of the “albums of the year”, marks her first release in six years. Over her 20-year career, Sarah has released seven solo albums, including four Platinum releases and six ARIA Top 10s, earning her three ARIA Awards and a J Award for Australian Album of the Year, as well as being shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize three times, cementing her reputation as one of Australia’s most accomplished artists.

AUGIE MARCH, the legendary Melbourne band behind the timeless anthem One Crowded Hour,bring their poetic brilliance and evocative storytelling to the stage. Over 25 years they’ve become one of Australia’s most important bands, seamlessly blending critical acclaim with commercial success, earning six x Top 40 albums, an APRA Award and a number one in triple j’s Hottest 100 (2008). Led by Glenn Richards’ layered lyrics, their songs range from delicate melancholy ballads to impassioned rhythm and blues. Their latest album, Malagrotta, showcases their enduring artistry.

Rising talent DE PORSAL have been making waves across the Surf Coast, Geelong and across the country for the past seven years. The Willingham brothers, all multi-instrumentalists, recorded their latest album Dishlickers over a single day, describing their unique sound as “mutt music – a hybrid of egg punk, jangly pop rock and industrial psych … fast, dumb, manic, scary but very danceable!”

What happens when Melbourne’s most-loved botanic gardens joins forces with one of Australia’s premier outdoor music event organisers? The result is Live At The Gardens – a unique concert series like no other! After captivating audiences during its spectacular November debut, this much-loved event returns for a brand-new series over two unmissable weekends this March.

A collaboration between the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Roundhouse Entertainment – the highly experienced and successful team behind a day on the green – Live At The Gardens transforms the stunning Observatory Precinct into an enchanting outdoor concert space – ideally located in the heart of Melbourne.

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Tickets for Live At The Gardens’ March 2025 series on sale now for GROOVE ARMADA, RÓISÍN MURPHY, LAKE STREET DIVE and THE CRUEL SEA.

All event and ticket details atliveatthegardens.com.au

Don’t miss your chance to experience some of Australia’s finest talent in the heart of Melbourne.

Tickets for BOY & BEAR with special guests SARAH BLASKO, AUGIE MARCH and DE PORSAL on sale on Monday 20 January at 10.00am local time from Ticketmaster.