The Workshop

The Workshop The Workshop @ Level 1, 413 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, Australia, 3000
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The Workshop not only boasts one of Melbourne's most intriguing new bar designs, but is also a perfect illustration of Melbourne's thriving underground cultural scene. Developed from the shell of an old motorcycle repair shop, old relics of its past can be found in every corner. Although it has the capacity to rock with hundreds of people, you will still enjoy finding your way through its nooks an

d crannies and staking your claim on one of the many small private spaces within. The Workshop is a visual head on collision of raw industrial materials and Melbourne's cosmopolitan culture. It seems to entwine the rough and unrefined with classic Melbourne chic and style, leaving a venue that can accommodate just about anyone. Featuring a large, second floor, open air decking overlooking the city lights, Workshop is perfect for a summer afternoon or a big night with all your friends.

28/05/2026

COMING TO WORKSHOP JUNE 17TH: AMELIA EVANS RADIOHEAD PROJECT

English rock band Radiohead rose to fame in the ‘90s and became one of the most exciting and experimental outfits of their generation. Now a new era of musicians is turning to the group’s iconic back catalogue and finding ways to reinvent the music as their own. Led by jazz vocalist Amelia Evans, Melbourne ensemble The Radiohead Project transforms the music for jazz quartet. Inspired by Radiohead’s radically deconstructed approach to composition and performance, the band explores Radiohead’s affinity for jazz, performing works from well-known records such as OK Computer, Kid A and Amnesiac. For fans, this promises to be a dreamy, intimate take on imaginative works you have long admired
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This month, artist Tallulah Ainsworth will be hosting A life drawing class with more energy and more cuteness than you'v...
26/05/2026

This month, artist Tallulah Ainsworth will be hosting A life drawing class with more energy and more cuteness than you've ever seen before!
Beautiful doggies, Cindy and Evie will be your models for this playful art class.
Dogs, drawing materials, and a welcome drink are all included in the ticket price, but spots are super limited, so book now (and bring some treats with you)
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Sunday 14th June from 3pm
Tickets via Linktree in bio

21/05/2026

Janelle Ashley is an Australian-born Filipino alt-R&B vocalist, songwriter and performer. Her artistry embodies a hypnotic blend of jazz and contemporary R&B, infused with the soulful essence of icons such as Erykah Badu, SZA, Jorja Smith and Snoh Aalegra. Originally from rural Western Australia, Janelle has worked her way up from singing Filipino-style karaoke in her living room, to becoming a graduate of the esteemed Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), to becoming an established vocalist in Melbourne/Naarm’s vibrant live music scene. Her latest release ‘Keep Up’ is a product of the musical collaboration between herself and local heavyweights/close friends: Jake Amy and Jesse Chin-Quan.

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Wednesday 27th May
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14/05/2026

Naarm/Melbourne based and internationally raised, Alisya Rae [a-lee-sha ray] is in a lane of her own creating soul-driven R&B paired with her undeniable vocals. Alisya reflects on heartbreak with an empowering edge to get you “dancing/singing like your soul depends on it” (Claire Mooney, Triple J).
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Wednesday 20th May
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07/05/2026

YO what’s up, I’m Pascal. I’m a local rapper from Melbourne/Naarm of Mauritian/Spanish descent. I’ve been rapping since I was 14, but I am only now starting to release as a solo artist after many years of working on my craft and playing with bands in the neo-soul/hip hop scene. After having lived in Europe for the last few years i’m excited to tap back in to the local scene and begin releasing my singles for my upcoming album. My homie and master selector PJ will be rocking the beats and tunes.
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Wednesday 13th May
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The perfect beer deck for whatever weather Melbourne throws at us x
04/05/2026

The perfect beer deck for whatever weather Melbourne throws at us x

30/04/2026

Javiera Diaz is a Chilean/Australian R&B Artist. Her soulful blend of unique melodies, rhythms and vulnerable lyrical aesthetic allow her to bare elements of her soul, sensitivity and sensuality in everything she writes. Javiera exists in a space deeply rooted in her sense of culture, self expression and transformation. Her music is bold and lush with a curious fusion of R&B, Soul Pop and Latin Jazz.

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Wednesday 6th May
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29/04/2026

NOW SWARMING WORKSHOP. BRUNCH is a collaborative improvisational collective laying down some hardcore beats. These beats living at the crossroads of live breakbeat and jazz drum and bass improvisation Each set is unrepeatable: dense grooves, lush harmonic textures, and goddam high energy that’ll force ya to DANCE Come get it buddy… come get BRUNCH
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Wednesday 29th April
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22/04/2026

Calling Bartenders of Melbourne...

We are on the lookout for some new faces at our venue!

We're after bartenders who:

- Have great customer service skills
- Are confident with bar and cocktail service
- Have weekend and some weekday availability
- Love arts, music and late nights

If this sounds like you, send your CV to [email protected]

10/04/2026

We're so excited to feature live painting by Tallulah Ainsworth from 8pm tonight alongside Tom Eclect's carefully curated lineup of all vinyl selectors x
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Tallulah's work is an exploration of relationships and human connection through magical realism. The absurdism and beauty of life is reflected in her evocative colour palettes and dreamlike scenes. The animal figures in her work show a rawer and more exposed emotional persona, and their relationships with the people show a dichotomy of the presented self and the internal self. The settings of her work are one of a lucid fantasy, liminal yet alive with vibrancy. The crux of her exploration is what does it mean to be human, emotionally? Ainsworth toes the line of animal, person, and dream in search of the answer.

20/03/2026

SOLUNE’s instrumental project, Mad Vantage, presents compositions exploring the sounds of prog-metal fused with nu-jazz: complex rhythmic designs, metric illusions and lush harmonic soundscapes. She has curated a sound which cements her as a powerful force; bursting into the heavy scene unapologetically with the use of synthesizers, distortion and electronic sounds. SOLUNE’s sound is decidedly her own - exploiting odd-meters and double-kick pedals whilst crafting technical grooves that are so unavoidably danceable.
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Thursday 26th March
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This gig is proudly hosted by Workshop as part of the 10,000 gigs initiative supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria

19/03/2026

Tumi is a Motswana poet and rapper who began his creative journey as after seeing his first rap cipher. Captivated by the sound syncopated speech over a fat beat, he wrestled a pen to an empty page and turned churning thoughts to rhyming verse.
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Wednesday 25th March
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This gig is proudly hosted by Workshop as part of the 10,000 gigs initiative supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria

16/03/2026

Introducing Hop Nation's Melbourne Black Nitro Stout, paired with a classic Jameson Black Barrel for the perfect St. Patrick's Day.
Celebrate the local way this Tuesday with $16 Boilermakers all night

13/03/2026

In Xira is a dynamic art-rock and jazz-fusion collective formed in 2021, known for immersive live performances that are built on intricate rhythms, atmospheric textures, and powerful horn arrangements. Blending math rock precision with acid jazz grooves and progressive experimentation, the band delivers both musical depth and emotional impact. Featuring a line up of percussion, electric guitar, saxophone, french horn, trumpet, bass, and vocals, their performances move seamlessly between expansive cinematic passages and tightly locked rhythmic interplay. With some members connected from as far back as birth and others from university years, In Xira’s deep musical chemistry translates into a compelling, high octane live set.
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Thursday 19th March
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09/03/2026

OJ KUSH was formed to celebrate the unique and innovative experience that arises when musicians come together and exchange musical expression in the spirit of improvisation. Their sound is made up of multiple musicians, combining organic sounds with modern twists resulting in unique one-off performances. The traditional band drummer is replaced by drum machines & programmed loops which enable a variety of styles & sounds and form the basis of the overall performance rhythm. You can expect Jazz, funk, hiphop, boogie & house when in the presence of OJ KUSH.
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Wednesday 11th March
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06/03/2026

Soccer Jersey weaves deep synth tones that pulse with classic boom-bap beats. An entourage combining local royalty; Sensible J, Grant Windsor, and Emma Volard.
An improvisatory outfit that melds the new with the old. Neosoul/Hip-Hop

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Thursday 12th March
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27/02/2026

Adaiah - singer/songwriter - born in Costa Rica, with Chilean parents and raised all around the world. She started interacting with music at a young age, being self taught, to later enroll in Vocal Performance. After the pandemic she decided to launch her career as a solo artist with her first single “círculo”, to later release “ADAIAH”, her first EP. Adaiah looks for self discovery and connection through her music,for her, as well as for listeners, influenced by Neo soul and R&B, as well as the two languages she grew up with, English and Spanish.
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Thursday 5th March
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27/02/2026

Kaviitá meaning poetry; located in Djilang/Geelong, Australia creating on Wathaurong country, is a songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer blending moody, sultry soundscapes with elements of neo-soul, jazz, R&B, and hip hop. Her music evokes late-night introspection and velvet-toned emotion, layering smooth vocals over lush instrumentation to create an atmosphere that’s both intimate and expansive.
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Wednesday 4th March
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20/02/2026

Born in Japan and raised in Australia, OjiAji aka Ryotaro is a multifaceted artist whose music serves as a bridge between his dual identities and addresses the challenges of mental health within the context of his unique background. From his formative years spent in Cairns, Australia, attending his father's live music venue, to his emergence as a prominent figure in the Australian music scene, OjiAji's journey is marked by resilience, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of artistic expression. OjiAji moved to Melbourne in 2018 and released a debut album ‘Irene’ with collective Izy to great acclaim in 2021. ‘Irene’ has sold over 500 copies on vinyl and was nominated for the 2022 Australian Music Prize. Soul Music
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THURSDAY 26th FEB
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This gig is proudly hosted by Workshop as part of the 10,000 gigs initiative supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria Creative Victoria

19/02/2026

Tyla Moonchild is the neo soul love child of miss Tyla Moonchild and her interpersonal resonance with life. Her music is a communion with spirit, soul and melody. Her voice is described as like a hug, that has been formed naturally over the years as she has gone on an honest journey. This is soul music in its finest form, used to inspire and be a vessel of faith! With her cheek and wit, this original music is layered, contextual and progressive, musing from many greats that came before her.

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Live & Free. Every Wednesday @ the Shop
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WEDNESDAY 21st FEBRUARY

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This gig is proudly hosted by Workshop as part of the 10,000 gigs initiative supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria Creative Victoria

12/02/2026

Emerging jazz, RnB and neo-soul singer Lani Zimmer breathes new life into timeless sounds. Blending retro and modern influences, her music pairs vivid imagery with themes of identity and self-discovery with tenderness. With an endearing stage presence, Lani has carved out a place in Melbourne’s live music scene, hoping her songs remind listeners they’re not alone.
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Live & Free. Every Wednesday @ the Shop
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WEDNESDAY 18TH FEB
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This gig is proudly hosted by Workshop as part of the 10,000 gigs initiative supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria Creative Victoria

06/02/2026

Aka Zeb is a House and Hip Hop producer based in Naarm. A DJ favourite at the ‘Shop, AKA Zeb will bring his live performance of original production before finishing off the night with a DJ set to keep the dancefloor moving. He combines a love of jazz, funk and disco with a taste for driving rhythms and deep atmospheres.
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Live & Free. Every Wednesday @ the Shop
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WEDNESDAY 11TH FEB
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This gig is proudly hosted by Workshop as part of the 10,000 gigs initiative supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria Creative Victoria

It's bright. It's bold. It's delicious - MARGARITA MONTH has officially landed! Come in to check out the full menu - inc...
03/02/2026

It's bright. It's bold. It's delicious - MARGARITA MONTH has officially landed!
Come in to check out the full menu - including two new frozen cocktails, perfect for getting through this heat 🧡🩷
Thank god for and

02/02/2026

Since joining the professional music scene in 2023, Shahla Paynter (saxophonist/composer/arranger), has explored a number of different genres and musical avenues, playing gigs and recording original music with many emerging Melbourne projects, and performing at popular music venues and bars. With a background in both jazz, classic and groove music, Shahla takes inspiration from these fundamentals, and reworks them into her improvisations and compositions, in a re-contextualised, electronic jazz fusion, modern genre. In recent months, Shahla has been playing both monthly and weekly residencies at the Evelyn, Bar Fiftyfive and Kindred Bandroom, and in 2024, she was lucky enough to venture overseas to Korea, in a collaboration project with Seoul Institute of the Arts where she was able to immerse herself in the tradition of Nongak Korean drumming which she hopes to explore more compositionally in the future.

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WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY

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This gig is proudly hosted by Workshop as part of the 10,000 gigs initiative supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria Creative Victoria

The Shop is closed for a couple of days - but if you're in need of somewhere to escape the heat tonight, head down the r...
27/01/2026

The Shop is closed for a couple of days - but if you're in need of somewhere to escape the heat tonight, head down the road to for Happy Hour all night long!!
We'll be back just in time to launch a hot new Margarita Menu, stay tuned for updates.

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Level 1, 413 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 12am
Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 1am
Thursday 3pm - 1am
Friday 3pm - 2am
Saturday 4pm - 2am

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