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Playing at HOTA for Bleach Festival last week got me reminiscing about these epic events I got to be involved in on the HOTA Outdoor Stage back in 2022 and then again in 2024.

“Those Who Rock” — 200 guitarists, some seriously talented Aussie musicians, and one massive celebration of rock ‘n’ roll, created by the talented @jofmakesart and supported by @everybody_now . So much fun to be a part of! 🤘🏻🎸

The 2024 gig almost got rained out, but the crowd stuck it out and the performers kept rockin. Here’s just a coupla little snipits of my performances. Let me know below if you were there! 👇🏻

#bennydwilliams #hota #thosewhorock #goldcoastmusic #livemusic

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We’re still buzzing from High Voltage at Spring in the Park.

Thank you to everyone who came down and made it our biggest event yet, with over 2,500 of you in attendance. And a huge thank you to the 100+ participants who made up the show. It was as much fun as it looks.

Keep an eye out for more photos and videos, coming soon⚡️

Images by : Dani Knox, Yianna Lascaris and Michelle Buza

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Hair metal and my new favourite photo from High Voltage Gasworks @gasworkscreativeprecinct @jofmakesart

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Dear Friends,

It's with great pleasure we share that City of Voices will be doing two performances on Saturday, Sept 5 (6pm, 8pm) alongside the internationally acclaimed artist/musician Joseph O’ Farrell @jofmakesart as part of ‘High Voltage’.
 
Catch us live, singing developments of our 'Kaleidoscope' work amidst a bustling evening at the 'Spring in the Park' @gasworkscreativeprecinct. 

We will be sharing the stage with Paul Kelly Band, RocKwiz Orkestra, Queenie, Bay Street Bass Band, Heavy Choir, Pitchface Choir, and more!

This event is free for all members of the community, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Date and times:
Saturday 5 Sept - 6pm & 8pm

🦋 Come down and join our 'Kaleidoscope' community of voices, as we sing and sway our hearts out 🦋

This performance has been made possible through the support of Southport Community Centre and High Voltage.
@southportcommunity A poster for City of Voices performing in High Voltage. The poster features details on the event (date, time, location, logos) and an invitation to join us. In the background is a large ensemble of guitarists playing on a stage in a joyous mood.

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Rehearsals are heating up for High Voltage ⚡🤘

150+ local musicians, dancers and singers, all ages on one stage.

Join us for Spring in the Park with High Voltage, another free park takeover with live music, the Rose Street Artists' Market, food trucks, workshops, open studios, exhibitions, and more!

SAVE THE DATE
📅 Sept 5 from 5 to 9 PM
📍 Gasworks Creative Precinct
🎟️ FREE EVENT

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Spring in the Park | Live Music | HIGH VOLTAGE | 5-9PM

HIGH VOLTAGE is the heart of Spring in the Park.

A large-scale participatory performance involving more than 100 local musicians, dancers, and singers. Blending music, dance, and performance, it will showcase the talent, energy, and creativity of people in a dynamic and contemporary celebration of community.

Everyone is invited to join us and experience a day filled with creativity, connection, and the joy of participation.

HIGH VOLTAGE is presented by Gasworks and @jofmakesart

About Spring in The Park
Join us for another free precinct takeover with High Voltage, live music, the Rose Street Artists' Market, food trucks, workshops, open studios, exhibitions, and plenty for the whole family.

SAVE THE DATE
📅 Sept 5 from 5 to 9 PM
📍 Gasworks Creative Precinct, 21 Graham Street, Albert Park
🎟️ FREE EVENT

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Guitarists! Bass players! Be part of a MASS MUSIC EVENT at GASWORKS

This August and September, we're plugging in and celebrating all things ROCK across the City of Port Phillip with free workshops and an epic community event: HIGH VOLTAGE on Saturday 5 September as part of Spring in the Park at Gasworks.

Everyone is welcome to take part, no matter your age or skill level.
Best of all, it's completely FREE!
Once you register, you'll receive a songbook and be invited to rehearsals in the Gasworks Theatre.

Applications close 17 August. Apply now via the link in our bio!

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High Voltage Guitarist Call-Out!

This August and September we are plugging in and celebrating all things ROCK across the City of Port Phillip with free workshops and an event called HIGH VOLTAGE! Grab your guitar & amp and get involved with free workshops, culminating in an epic concert on Saturday, 5th September as part of Spring in the Park at Gasworks.

Anyone and everyone can sign up to be part of this event – so dust off your guitars and bass guitars and get on board. All skill levels and ages can participate, and it’s FREE!

You’ll be sent a song book with the tabs and playing instructions after you register and we will be hosting rehearsals in Gasworks Theatre.

CALL OUT CLOSES ON AUGUST 17TH | Apply now through the link in bio!

If you have any questions, please email us: highvoltagegasworks@gmail

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Drunk Substitute - Have I Lost You
Garage Band 2026

Late to the party but just wanted to again thank @fedsquare and @jofmakesart for giving us one of our most surreal opportunities in our career thus far, we had tons of fun and are so grateful to have been able to play this gig. It’s going to be hard to top but rest assured we have some moderately sized things coming so keep an eye out 👀.

#drunksubstitute #melbournemusic #livemusic #gig #band

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Few favourites from the start of 2026, Jan to March

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extended intros always worth it

#rockband #indierock #guitarist #jeffbuckley #indie

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We can’t believe Open Air finished two weeks ago – what a mammoth month of free live music and outdoor cinema! ⚡️🔥🙌🏾

We hope you got along to a few free gigs, enjoyed some outdoor cinema – and maybe discovered something new 💞

Here are a few of our fave pics captured across the month – so many beautiful moments of live music joy, artists totally bringing it to the Square with top-notch crowd work and killer moves, some great picnics, cute doggie friends, fab fashion moments – and super skies 😍

Thanks to the brilliant photographers who captured it all!

📷 1, 2. Big Freedia + Friends. Photo: @casimaria 3, 6, 14, 15 +16. Afro Caribbean Carnival. Photo: @casimaria 4. City Sessions Street Dance Battle. Photo: @carmenzammit 5. Nongkrong – pasar senja. Photo: @tobiastitzphotography 7. Silent Cinema with Live Scores: The General (1926) with live score by Blue Grassy Knoll. Photo: @carmenzammit 8 +10. The Goddess (1928) with live score by Mindy Meng Wang and Burkhard Dallwitz. Photo: @tobiastitzphotography 9. Garage Band. Photo: @casimaria 10. 12. Tina Arena Candlelight Concert. Photo: @nickmickpics 13. Beatles Dub Club. Photo: @casimaria

Big thanks to our Open Air at the Square media partners @beatmagazine @3rrrfm @plakkit_

#OAATS #OpenAirattheSquare

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