July gig guide: the best live music to see in Gippsland this month
A Fleetwood Mac cover band, folk singers and a traditional harp player are all performing at local venues.
Jacob Wallace
July 02, 2025
There’s plenty of live music and fun to be had this July in Gippsland, including NAIDOC week events and the East Gippsland Winter Festival. Here’s our list of the best live music shows this month.
If you know of any shows you think we should add, don’t be afraid to email [email protected] with your suggestions.
Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac
Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac lead singer Ursula Cain Stewart.
The songs of Fleetwood Mac are recreated by this tribute act, which is touring the country.
When: Friday July 4.
Where: The Union Theatre. 96 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.
Emily Sanzaro Harp Concert
Emily Sanzaro with her harp.
Emily Sanzaro blends traditional and contemporary classical music with genres like jazz and Celtic.
She has undertaken three solo residencies at Hobart's MONA and released her debut album Awaken in 2021
When: Friday July 4.
Where: Saint Paul’s Cathedral. 149 Cunninghame Street, Sale.
Todd Cook & The Rufous Whistlers Album Launch
Todd Cook & The Rufous Whistlers.
As part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival, Todd Cook & The Rufous Whistlers will be launching its sixth album Heal Plant Grow at Bruthen Mechanics Hall. With double bass, drums and violin from The Rufous Whistlers, Todd Cook will bring his emotive lyrics and folk fingerpicking style to the stage. They will also be joined by guests Olivia Lay and the Alleycats Community Choir.
When: Friday July 4.
Where: Bruthen Mechanics Hall. 49 Main St, Bruthen.
Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival
The Davidson Brothers, one of many bands performing at the Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival.
There’s a heap of gigs for the Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival. Take a crack at some music workshops or stroll around Wonthaggi until you hear something that takes your fancy - it might be a street band, flamenco, gospel, an open mic session, people jamming …
Friday Evening: Opening the festival with Strat and Lyndal, John Flanagan Band.
Saturday afternoon: Tracey Miller ACDC, Karavana Flamenca, Argentinian Band, Smiley-Doherty.
Saturday Evening: Bass Coast Pickers and return of Golden Guitar winners The Davidson Brothers.
Sunday: Gospel singing workshop, local bands and open mic.
BYO picnic, nibbles, drinks.
When: Friday July 4 - Sunday July 6.
Where: Baillieu Street East, Wonthaggi.
Birdz and Fred Leone
Birdz and Fred Leone.
Touring their new EP Girra (meaning fire in the Butchulla language), Birdz and Fred Leone use their music to pay homage to their traditional language, roots and identity.
Both artists hail from Ngulungbura Clan of the Butchulla Nation, and you can expect a high energy show with Indigenous lyrics mixed with dance music and hip hop.
When: Saturday July 5.
Where: The Union Theatre, 96 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.
Kingswood - The Midnight Mavericks tour
Two members of Kingswood.
Kingswood formed in Melbourne in 2007 and since then have been nominated for an ARIA Award and four Golden Guitars. The band’s latest release is a reimagining of Tom Petty’s You Wreck Me. Kingswood will be performing plenty of classic covers ranging from heartland rock to country soul.
When: Saturday July 5.
Where: Riverview Hotel. 11-15 River Dr, Tarwin Lower.
Uncle Kutcha Edwards
Kutcha Edwards.
Kutcha Edwards will be performing as part of the first Ngangga NAIDOC Celebration on Millowl (Phillip Island).
Edwards is a former member of the 1990s band Blackfire.
His 2021 album Circling Time combines ethereal melodies with classic country music and his lyrics highlight the stories of Indigenous Australians.
When: Sunday July 6.
Where: The Berninneit. 91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes.
Conrad Sewell - Firestone 10th Anniversary
Conrad Sewell performing.
Hitting the road 10 years after he put his lyrics to Kygo’s hit Firestone, Conrad Sewell is undertaking an acoustic tour with guest Rene Le Feuvre.
Celebrating the international multi-platinum hit Firestone, Sewell will bring an intimate acoustic session to the Berninneit on Phillip Island. Expect to hear his other hits like Start Again as well.
When: Saturday July 19.
Where: The Berninneit, 91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes.
Stiff Gins
Kaleena Briggs and Nardi Simpson performing live.
Stiff Gins is Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta woman Kaleena Briggs and Yuwaalaraay woman Nardi Simpson. The group’s sound incorporates country ballads with styles including funk and dance. The pair will be performing songs from Stiff Gins’ fourth studio album Crossroads.
When: Saturday July 19.
Where: 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan.
