Monte’s Lounge
August 2019
Alice Springs Desert Music: July Open Mic n Jam
The last Sunday of the month is here!! That means Alice's most longstanding music crew are inviting you once again to come to Montes and share your tunes. All welcome. Full backline and sound support provided. Fun night for all!!
Find out more »Sing Hum Records Presents Unified
Unified, presented by Sing Hum Records and Desert Festival, features Alice Springs finest emerging electronic acts. Unified brings a night of transformative musical performances, through the funnel of local contemporary record label Sing Hum Records. This is the chance to catch award winning artists Xavia, Resin Moon, Broadwing (Darwin), Casii Williams and Stellar Sea in one night of musical distinction and exploration, a celebration of sound. Sing Hum Records, established in 2016, strives to support and grow a community of…
Find out more »September 2019
The Dust Sings
The Dust Sings is a suite of songs inspired by Central Australia, Alice Springs, the country itself, and the lives and stories of several significant Aboriginal elders. Building on a rich personal history of songwriting and performance, Steve Bevis, weaves together songs, sounds and stories that evoke the joy, the tears, and yes, the rage, of lives lived upfront and outback. Poetic and passionate, this specially curated performance will invite the listener into moments of intimacy as well as communal…
Find out more »Warren H Williams Family Band
After returning from a stint in Nashville recording a new album with Dani Young titled ‘Desert Water’, Warren H Williams is returning to the Centre to grace the stage of good old Monte's Lounge as part of DesFest 19, and he's bringing the whole family. The newly recorded album features Warren's family members from the Hermannsburg Choir and was released nationally via ABC Music in June 2019. Join us for this year’s 2019 Desfest, celebrating the vibrant community, arts and…
Find out more »Sequins in the Stinkhouse
OK, so think Vegas gameshow + high end showmanship + mind blowing acts + prison reform ......…bear with us. It’s a WORLD FIRST social experiment and Scandinavia is fuming. Prisoners from the Ipswich Rehabilitation and Reform Facility (ie. the slammer) have been randomly selected to participate in a revolutionary rehabilitation program - tour a world class, decadent as hell, over the top, kid you not, STAGE SHOW SPECTACLE! A variety style show featuring some special local guest performers, in a…
Find out more »October 2019
The Australian Burlesque Festival – Tropical Tease
The Australian Burlesque Festival – Tropical Tease! Celebrating 10 successful years A night of glamorous classic tease and modern neo-burlesque that will dazzle, delight and stimulate the senses! ‘Tropical Tease’ will consist of some of the best and most entertaining international and local burlesque performers. Join us in celebrating traditional Bump n’ Grind, vintage-flavoured tease, sizzling cabaret and variety entertainment! Be delighted, tantalised and pleasantly entertained as you experience jaw-dropping glamour and high quality shows from leading stars of the…
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