LOVERBOY
For more than four decades, LOVERBOY has been one of the most enduring and energetic rock bands to emerge from Canada. Formed in 1978 after vocalist Mike Reno met guitarist Paul Dean in Calgary, the band overcame early rejection from U.S. record labels before signing with Columbia Records Canada. Their self-titled debut album (1980), produced by Bruce Fairbairn and engineered by Bob Rock, became a massive success, selling over 700,000 copies in Canada, 2 million in the U.S., and 4 million worldwide.
LOVERBOY quickly rose to international prominence through high-profile tours with major acts such as Journey, ZZ Top, Def Leppard, and Bob Seger, and became early MTV favourites. Known for their red leather pants, big rock sound, and high-energy live shows, the band has sold over 10 million albums and earned multiple multi-platinum certifications, including the iconic Get Lucky, Keep It Up, and Lovin’ Every Minute of It.
Their catalogue features enduring arena-rock classics such as “Working for the Weekend,” “Turn Me Loose,” “When It’s Over,” “The Kid Is Hot Tonite,” and “Lovin’ Every Minute of It.” The band won a record six Juno Awards in 1982 and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
Since reuniting in the early 1990s, LOVERBOY has maintained a strong touring presence worldwide, continuing to attract multi-generational audiences. Their cultural impact extends beyond music, with memorable appearances in film, television, and major advertising campaigns. In 2024, the band released Live In ’82, a restored high-definition concert film capturing the peak of their explosive live performance legacy.
PSEUDO ECHO
Get ready to rock to the iconic sounds of the 80s with the legendary Pseudo Echo.
Renowned for their electrifying live performances, Pseudo Echo deliver a hit-packed show featuring timeless classics including Funky Town, Listening, A Beat For You, Don’t Go, Living In A Dream and Love An Adventure.
Relive the songs and sounds that defined a generation as the band takes audiences on a powerful, nostalgia-fuelled journey through the 1980s. Staying true to their original sound while elevating it for today’s stage, Pseudo Echo perform with a full six-piece band, supported by epic lighting, striking visuals, and a dynamic stage production that brings the era vividly back to life.
Praised consistently for their professionalism, musicianship, and infectious energy, Pseudo Echo continue to captivate audiences of all ages. Their live shows are celebrated as visually stunning, sonically impressive, and impossible not to dance to — delivering an experience that feels as fresh and exhilarating as it did at the height of their fame.
With a legacy of iconic hits and a reputation as one of Australia’s most influential pop-rock acts, Pseudo Echo remain a must-see live experience, blending classic 80s nostalgia with a powerful, contemporary edge.
1927
Known for enduring hits such as That’s When I Think of You, Compulsory Hero, To Love Me, Scars, Don’t Forget Me, and If I Could, 1927 are one of Australia’s most successful and beloved rock bands. Formed in 1987, the band made an immediate impact with the release of their debut album …iSH in 1988.
Within three months, 1927 were catapulted to meteoric fame, with …iSH becoming the highest-selling debut album by an Australian artist at the time. The quintuple-platinum release delivered six charting singles and remained in the Australian Top 50 for an extraordinary 46 weeks. The momentum continued with their multi-platinum second album The Otherside, which produced further hit singles and stayed in the Top 50 for 19 weeks.
With seven-times platinum records across multiple releases, a charting self-titled third album, and their acclaimed later release Generation-i, 1927 have cemented their status as an iconic Australian band. Over more than three decades, the multi-ARIA Award-winning group has continued to sell out shows nationwide, averaging around 50 performances per year. With ongoing radio, television, and print exposure, their music remains a staple of Australian mainstream radio, supported by a loyal and passionate fan base built through countless live performances at home and abroad.
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Standing Room Only formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2017 as a powerhouse trio with a colossal sound and a song list to match.
They quickly entrenched themselves on the circuit playing every venue they could in Victoria and interstate. Travelling extensively, they honed their sound, look and show into the battering ram it is today.
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A unique and enthralling show begins with all three standing and playing, yes, even their drummer, Azz-man who is front and centre of the stage, providing a compelling show that will keep you on your feet. They are a compelling, energetic and powerful three piece outfit heavily influenced by the great Aussie pub rock bands of the past with a bit of funk, country and emotion thrown in for good measure.
Drummer/singer Azz-man provides aggressive, authoritative time keeping and commanding vocals, lead guitarist ‘Fozzy’ provides amazing melodic and razor-sharp rock riffs, whilst Jimbo delivers the low-end groove & thump with slick harmonies connecting it all together in a captivating package.
DRAGON
The legendary band Dragon, purveyors of Antipodean anthems and Australian Rock since 1973, have played 893 shows and delivered over 12,800 songs since their
reformation in 2006. Formed in Auckland before relocating to Sydney, Dragon rose to fame with anthems like April Sun in Cuba, Are You Old Enough?, and Rain, cementing themselves as one of Australasia’s most enduring and influential rock acts. With a career marked by triumph, tragedy, reinvention, and resilience, the band has moved from their progressive rock roots to mainstream success, earning induction into both the ARIA Hall of Fame (2008) and the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame (2011). Dragon continue to captivate audiences with their legendary
catalogue, new material, and unrelenting live energy, proving that more than five decades on, their fire still burns as brightly as ever.
STRAIT SHOOTERS
Join Strait Shooters for a night of Aussie Anthems and get ready to be blown away by the greatest hits of Australia's rock legends. With a repertoire that spans from the Easybeats to AC/DC, and from Cold Chisel to Midnight Oil, Strait Shooters will have you singing and dancing all night long.
Whether you're a die-hard fan of Aussie rock or just looking for a fun night out, this show is not to be missed. With hit after hit, Strait Shooters promise to deliver a fun-packed live show featuring the very best of Australian rock music.
DAYDREAMERS
Daydreamers are an up and coming Aussie rock band known for their energetic stage presence and alternative punk influences.
BACHELOR GIRL
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Much-loved, ARIA Award–winning pop/rock duo Bachelor Girl began their meteoric rise in 1998 with the anthemic debut ‘Buses and Trains’, which earned APRA Song of the Year and instantly defined a generation. The Australian smash became an international success across Asia, Scandinavia, Europe and the United States, where the duo were signed by legendary A&R Clive Davis to Arista Records. Written by James Roche, the song was later credited as the most played Australian composition of the past 25 years. The powerful combination of elite songwriting and compelling live performance was further recognised with Tania Doko’s recent inclusion in Triple M’s ‘Greatest Singers of All Time’ Top 300 list.
Their double-platinum album ‘Waiting for the Day’ delivered four additional chart-topping singles that remain radio favourites today, including ‘Treat Me Good’, ‘Lucky Me’ and ‘Permission to Shine’. Renowned for their hit-packed, dynamic live shows, Bachelor Girl also reimagine beloved Australian and international classics, making them one of the country’s most in-demand acts. They have shared stages with global icons such as Eurythmics, Simple Minds, The Goo Goo Dolls, John Farnham and Icehouse. Longtime collaborators, Tania and James remain creatively driven, currently preparing a major 25th anniversary album for early 2026 release.
THE MACHINATIONS
Machinations formed in Sydney in 1980, with Tim Doyle on guitar, Fred Loneragan on lead vocals, and Tony Starr on keyboards, vocals and drum machines. Doyle and Starr had begun writing electronic-based songs in late 1979, soon joined by school friend Loneragan. The band played their first show at Garibaldi’s in Darlinghurst, before another school friend, Nick Swan, joined on bass.
Their debut single Average Inadequacy was released in August 1981. In April 1983 they released their debut album Esteem, featuring the hit Pressure Sway, which became a major success locally and reached No.40 on the US Billboard chart. In 1984 drummer Warren McLean joined, replacing the drum machine, and the band recorded their second album Big Music. The album produced three hit singles, including No Say In It, their highest-charting song.
In 1985 Machinations performed at the Oz for Africa Live Aid concert. Their third album Uptown followed in 1988. A serious accident involving Loneragan in 1989 led to the band’s breakup. Machinations reformed in 2012 and continue to perform selected shows.
STONETRIP
DETAILS
PERFORMANCE TIMES
THE SHOPPINGTOWN HOTEL
19 WILLIAMSONS ROAD, DONCASTER
Friday 20th, March
5:00pm STRAIT SHOOTERS
6:00pm STONETRIP
7:00pm BACHELOR GIRL
8:10pm DRAGON
9:30pm 1927
Saturday 21th, March
5:00pm DAYDREAMERS
6:00pm STANDING ROOM ONLY
7:00pm THE MACHINATIONS
8:10pm PSEUDO ECHO
9:30pm LOVERBOY