SOS TOURING CIRCUIT 2024
Welcome to the SOS Touring Circuit
A coalition of venues working together to support live music South of Sydney (and beyond).
Join us on this journey either as a punter or become part of the SOS Touring Circuit as a presenting venue.
Three exciting tours coming your way to kick off the Circuit…more below
Culture X Tours 2024 and 2025
Thanks to Live Music Australia – an Australian Government Initiative
Featuring bands pushing the boundaries of contemporary Australian music by showcasing their many cultures and pop sensibilities.
Tour 4 - Afro Double Header South of Sydney in Feb/March
Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Port Kembla and Nowra - 28 Feb - 2 March
Moussa Diakite & Wassado
Moussa Diakite is a guitarist, singer and composer born in Mali, now based in Western Sydney. His style is derived from the “Wassoulou” style of music from Bougouni area of Mali, fused with elements of Malian, Congolese, Highlife, Afro Beat, Cuban, Blues,and Jazz.
Gervais Koffi & the African Diaspora
Born in the Ivory Coast -West Africa Gervais Koffi has travelled the world performing and recording. On stage they steam through carefully crafted mixture of originals and African classics including Soukous, Makossa, Zouk & Reggae. They get down and get funky!
Tickets Released Monday 10 Feb
Tour 3 - Worlds Collide South of Sydney in October
Riffs, Rhymes and Grooves from Western Sydney
Straight out of the urban jungles of Western Sydney...
Seven cultures fusing hip hop rhymes, melodic hooks, languages and genres into an authentic and energetic sound that makes you
think, dance and rock!
Check out their album
www.worldscollidemusic.com.au
Worlds Collide hit the SOS touring circuit:
Goulburn Club - 25 October - Tickets
The Qbn Hive - 26 October - Tickets
The Servo - 27 October - Tickets
Tour 2 - May 2024 Culture X Tour:
Avaye Rood… 5 venues South of Sydney in May!
Avaye Rood
Persian fusion meets Rumi
Avaye Rood presents a mesmerizing blend of Persian-inspired original music,
combining English and Persian poems by Rumi.
They skillfully integrate traditional Iranian instruments like tar, oud, setar, kamancheh, and tombak
with the deep and resonant tones of the upright bass and guitar.
The ensemble, comprised of Iranian, Indian, and Australian musicians
has successfully crafted a cross-cultural musical experience.
17 May- Goulburn Club
Special guests Lonely Lighthouse
18 May- The Qbn Hive Queanbeyan
Special guests - Mahesh & Tapestries of Sound
19 May - The Servo Port Kembla
25 May - El Horses Nowra
Special guests - Piper's Son
26 May - Filmore’s Kiama
Special guests - Salty
Tour 1 is over…what a blast!
A few shots from True Vibenation’s Culture X Tour from the Goulburn Club, The Hive and The Servo.
True Vibenation were awesome and so were the many local artists who supported them, lots of talent across regional NSW.
Shout out to the amazing venues going above and beyond to bring their communities together and support original music.
Photos Stephen Mifsud
Fillmore's - Kiama
Fillmore's, located in Dharawal country, home to the Wodi Wodi people. Fillmore's is a licensed plant-based cafe that is art & culturally focused, creating a space that is inclusive, accessible & building community.
Fillmore's has a strong passion for original live music, showcasing high quality musicians in a very unique and comfortable setting of an old 1950's bakery.
The Qbn Hive - Queanbeyan
The Qbn Hive is a place that helps facilitate the cross-pollination of ideas and creativity.
It nurtures local artists, communities and businesses to grow.
The Hive's glorious 'back garden’ holds regular gigs supporting the local music scene.
Goulburn Club
The Goulburn Club is one of the city’s oldest institutions and is the centrepiece of Goulburn’s historic Market Street. Harking back to the days when NSW’s first inland city was the hub of an expanding rural community, the Club’s unique premises have lost none of their old-world charm. From its beginnings as a gentleman’s club to its present day role as a social and cultural resource for the community.
The Servo - Port Kembla
The Servo Food Truck Bar is a safe social and performance space for humans of all ages and all identities. The Servo aims to encourage diversity and foster inclusion through a varied music and entertainment program where artists are free to think outside the box and engage the community through interesting and challenging performances.
Cultural Arts Collective -Ashfield
A community based venue pushing contemporary music boundaries with culturally diverse original Australian music!
Our program has featured aboriginal reggae, hip hop, African and Balkan jazz and alt country
El Horses - Nowra
Creative community space for music, dancing, art, literature, well being and friendship.
Regular gigs supporting local and touring artists.
22 Berry St, Nowra, NSW
el.horses.nowra@gmail.com
JOIN US…
Got a venue in the region and want to be part of the circuit?
Contact us below
SPECIAL EVENT - SUNDAY 17 MARCH
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SPECIAL EVENT - SUNDAY 17 MARCH 〰️
Explore PK! Sunday 17 March
Start with a swim at the iconic Port Kembla beach or Olympic Pool and launch into your afternoon totally refreshed!
A short drive or stroll and you'll be at the top of Wentworth Street, a quick stop by Yakka to browse some records, delish deli goods and natural wines, stop in at Enough Said Books then down to Port Beirut for some signature snacks in the back alley where you can enjoy a byo beverage (grab from Yakka), then bounce across to Deliciouso Dessert Bar for a treat before you land at The Servo ready to groove into sunset with none other than True Vibe Nation!
SOS Circuit Map
Come and join us for great music in great venues South of Sydney
