Some unmissable performances this week with the opening of Vivid for 2015. Along with international music legends like Sufjan Stevens and Squarepusher, this week Vivid LIVE is also celebrating The Drones and their long, storied career. Some indie favourites also get a workout on stages around Sydney, with the likes of Roland Tings, Montaigne, Death Bells and heaps more playing some awesome gigs.

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WED 20/05

WHO :: Roland Tings + Catlips
WHERE :: Oxford Art Factory, 38-46 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: $15 + booking fee via Moshtix.

WHAT :: SOSUEME, Bondi’s Beach Road Hotel’s weekly Wednesday night celebration of anything-goes musical goodness.
WHO :: Montaigne + Gordi + Generik + Luen
WHERE :: Beach Road Hotel, 71 Beach Road, Bondi Beach
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: FREE. More info here.

THUR 21/05

WHO :: Ruby Boots + Raised by Eagles
WHERE :: Newtown Social Club, 387 King Street, Newtown
WHEN :: 7pm
HOW MUCH :: $15 + booking fee via Newtown Social Club.

WHAT :: Home Bass, a monthly hip-hop night organised by Big Village records at Newtown Hotel.
WHO :: Soul Benefits + Mathas + 26th Letter + DJ Migs
WHERE :: Newtown Hotel, 174 King Street, Newtown
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: FREE. More info here.

FRI 22/05

WHAT :: Red Bull Music Academy‘s free opening night party for Vivid 2015 showcasing the future of electronic music.
WHO :: Onra + Dreems + The Goods + Sui Et Sui + Physique
WHERE :: Vivid LIVE Studio, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point
WHEN :: 9pm
HOW MUCH :: FREE. RSVP here.

WHO :: Lurch & Chief + Firetruck + Allan Smithy
WHERE :: Newtown Social Club, 387 King Street, Newtown
WHEN :: 7pm
HOW MUCH :: $12 + booking fee via Newtown Social Club.

WHO :: The Venusians + special guests
WHERE :: The Red Rattler, 6 Faversham Street, Marrickville
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: $10 + booking fee via Moshtix, or $15 at the door

WHO :: Sufjan Stevens
WHERE :: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall, Bennelong Point
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: From $69 + booking fee via Sydney Opera House.

WHO :: Squarepusher
WHERE :: Sydney Opera House, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Bennelong Point
WHEN :: 7:30pm
HOW MUCH :: From $49 + bf via Sydney Opera House.

SAT 23/05

WHO :: Sufjan Stevens
WHERE :: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall, Bennelong Point
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: From $69 + booking fee via Sydney Opera House.

WHO :: The Funkoars + Mathas
WHERE :: The Basement, 29 Reiby Place, Circular Quay
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: $20 + booking fee via Moshtix.

WHO :: Death Bells + Hedge Fund + Hunch
WHERE :: Brighton Up Bar, 1/77 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: $10 + booking fee via Brighton Up Bar.

SUN 24/05

WHAT :: Soul of Sydney, a special event for Vivid LIVE celebrating the best in feel-good funk, soul and disco.
WHO :: The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra + Mike Who + Meem + more…
WHERE :: A “secret disco dancefloor” that’s 5 minutes from the CBD
WHEN :: 1pm
HOW MUCH :: $15 + booking fee. Buy tickets here.

WHO :: Sufjan Stevens
WHERE :: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall, Bennelong Point
WHEN :: 8pm
HOW MUCH :: From $69 + booking fee via Sydney Opera House.

WHAT :: Legendary Aussie band The Drones celebrate the 10th anniversary of their classic debut Wait Long by the River… with an incendiary gig at the Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid LIVE.
WHO :: The Drones
WHERE :: Sydney Opera House, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Bennelong Point
WHEN :: 7:30pm
HOW MUCH :: $39 + booking fee via Sydney Opera House.

For more gigs, tune in to Soundcheck on Arvos – weekdays at 3:30pm.

Want some culture with that? Also check out this week’s Culture Guide!