What Is It Like to See a Concert at Shotkickers?

Take the route 86 tram along High Street; it stops close to the door at 744 High Street, and the 86 is one of Melbourne's busiest tram routes, so services are frequent. If you're on the train, Thornbury station on the Mernda line is roughly a ten-minute walk to the west. Driving works too, but High Street parking is metered and fills up on show nights, so the quieter residential side streets are a better bet.

It depends on the show. Shotkickers runs free-entry local gigs on many nights and sells tickets through Oztix for the bigger bookings. Because it's a licensed bar the age policy also changes by event, with some nights over-18s only and some all-ages. Check the specific event listing on the venue's site or socials before you go so you know whether to buy ahead.

It's a single room of about 200 built by musicians, with a proper stage, a dedicated band room and a strong in-house PA. The standing floor sits in front of the stage and there are fixed booths set back for people who'd rather sit and talk. Bands are supplied with backline, and the kitchen from Get Out Of Here Burger runs burgers and bar food until late.