August gig guide: the best live music to see in Gippsland this month
From a Roy Orbison tribute singer to local country, blues and roots bands to a German youth chamber orchestra.
Jacob Wallace
July 02, 2025
🙌 There’s plenty of live music and fun to be had this August in Gippsland, here’s our list of the best local gigs on this month.
If you know of any shows you think we should add, don’t be afraid to email [email protected] with your suggestions.
🚀 Let’s jump into the list!
You Got It! A Salute to Roy Orbison
John Stephan with a captive audience.
Sydney singer John Stephan performs a tribute to the great Roy Orbison at John Leslie Theatre in Sale. The night will include spoken word poetry and stories from Orbison’s eldest son Wesley.
When: Saturday, August 9.
Where: John Leslie Theatre. 100 Foster Street, Sale.
Shilo, a Neil Diamond tribute
Shilo tribute to Neil Diamond.
Shilo performs some of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits, from Cracklin’ Rosie to Sweet Caroline.
When: Saturday, August 9.
Where: Western Port Hotel, 161 Marine Parade, San Remo.
Stuttgart Youth Chamber Orchestra
Stuttgard Youth Chamber Orchestra.
Stuttgart Youth Chamber Orchestra is coming to Foster as part of its Australian tour. Members of the group are aged between 12 and 20 and will be performing classical music, from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary works.
When: Sunday, August 10.
Where: Foster War Memorial and Arts Centre, Main Street, Foster.
Echoes of Pink Floyd
Echoes of Pink Floyd.
Tribute band Echoes of Pink Floyd takes audiences through six decades of the iconic band’s musical portfolio, from the psychedelic sounds of the 60s to the rock masterpieces of the latter years.
When: Friday, August 15.
Where: The Union Theatre, 96 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.
Voodoo Boogie Live
The Detonators performing live.
Advertised as a “mini festival” this event will feature three Melbourne roots bands: The Detonators, Collard Greens & Gravy and Rod Paine & the Full Time Lovers.
This event is BYO.
When: Sunday, August 17.
Where: Bundalaguah-Myrtlebank Hall, 795 Maffra-Sale Road, Bundalaguah.
Pete Murray
Pete Murray.
Pete Murray has had three albums reach number one on the Australian charts and will be playing in Warragul and Wonthaggi in late August.
When: Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22.
Where: West Gippsland Arts Centre, 1 Civic Place, Warragul; The Union Theatre, 96 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.
Scarecrow, The Mellencamp Show - 35 Year Anniversary Tour
Members of Scarecrow. Image taken by Justin Keppel.
The tribute band Scarecrow - named after John Mellencamp’s 1985 album - has been recreating Mellencamp’s music for 35 years.
When: Saturday, August 23.
Where: Western Port Hotel, 161 Marine Parade, San Remo.
Wellington Country
Harry Hook is Real is headlining the event.
Local band Harry Hook is Real headlines this event, which also features Gippsland country, blues and roots bands Dog Country, Ally Row and Erin McKinney.
When: Saturday, August 29.
Where: John Leslie Theatre, 100 Foster Street, Sale.
James Morrisson Quartet
James Morrisson Quartet.
The Wonthaggi Citizens' Band will be opening for the James Morrisson Quartet jazz ensemble at the Union Theatre in Wonthaggi.
James Morrisson has collaborated with legends like Ray Brown, Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones and Wynton Marsalis.
When: Saturday, August 31.
Where: The Union Theatre. 96 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.
