SKEGSS, THE BUOYS, THE TULLAMARINES & MORE ANNOUNCED FOR NEW MUSIC EVENT SERIES THE LOCAL – LOCAL OPENER COMPETITION LAUNCHES TO FIND THE BEST TALENT IN EACH TOWN

Set to bring a stacked bill of Australian talent to venues in Frankston and Woodport this summer, new live music series THE LOCAL is primed to become a must-add calendar mark for punters in regional Victoria and New South Wales.

THE LOCAL is built around a core objective: celebrating talent that has been grown in our own backyards, and providing a platform for live music fans to come and enjoy, create new core memories, and witness some of the country’s best live bands in their natural element.

Held on two Saturdays in January, a line up boasting SKEGSS, RADIUM DOLLS, LUCKY at Frankston’s Pier Hotel and Erina’s Woodport Hotel, with THE BUOYS and GOOD SNIFF joining the lineup at Frankston, whilst THE TULLAMARINES and LIQUID ZOO will be performing at Erina.

TICKET LINK  –  COMPETITION ENTRY 

THE LOCAL will also be showcasing the sounds of each local scene, selecting a band from each region through a publicly held competition. This will give the opportunity for two locals to share a stage with some legends of the Australian music scene.

Who can enter: This is for bands and solo acts from the Frankston/Mornington Peninsula area (VIC) and the Central Coast (NSW) that can perform a 30min set of original material. All members need to be available on the show date and aged 18+. This is a paid opportunity.

Entries to the competition via the online form are open until NOVEMBER 19TH 10AM, with winners announced in December. Sign Up HERE.

“We’re excited to launch THE LOCAL as a platform that brings emerging and established Australian artists together and to build it into something bands aspire to be part of. The local competition is a big part of that, giving artists from local areas the opportunity to share the stage with some of the country’s best and showcase the talent in their own backyard is something we really value.”
TYSON WADE, THREE KINGS

Having grown from their beginnings as one of Byron Bay’s most exciting names, into one of Australia’s most recognisable rock bands, SKEGSS have developed a loyal and strong following largely built off an impeccable reputation as a live band. Their catalogue has accrued over 398 million streams, have earned multiple entries in the triple J Hottest 100, as well as an ARIA nomination (2019). Their sound, built around raw guitars, massive hooks and buoyant energy, is most definitely a pioneering presence of Australia’s coastal rock generation.

Beloved for their punchy and high-energy brand of alternative rock music, THE BUOYS are one of the country’s most formidable rock forces currently touring. With over 5 million streams to their catalogue, the girls have earned industry-wide acclaim, including nominations at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards, APRA Music Awards and the J Awards. Their latest album, Concrete Cowboy, demonstrated distinct evolution in the band’s musical signature and Zoe Catterall’s songwriting game, pointing towards massive 2027 ahead.

“Bring back the local! So keen to be playing in Frankston to celebrate homegrown music! The lineup is already stacked, Skegss (lil Top Heavy Tour reunion), Radium Dolls, Lucky, and Good Sniff! Can’t wait to catch the local band who joins the bill!” THE BUOYS 

Four-piece indie-pop group THE TULLAMARINES, wasted no time in establishing themselves as one of Adelaide’s most exciting names. Since their debut in late 2021, the band has earned a dedicated following for their fusion of personal storytelling and harmonies; an overall uplifting energy threads its way through THE TULLAMARINES’ catalogue, which had led beautifully to the live stage. In 2026, the band was nominated for both AIR Awards and South Australian Music Awards, while also being able to take their performances internationally as well as across the country.

“We absolutely can’t wait to get back to the central coast for the local fest this January! We’ve made so many great memories in that part of the country and is always so much fun to reconnect with those crowds!” 
The Tullamarines

Formed in Brisbane back in 2019, four-piece RADIUM DOLLS have been hitting the road and touring relentlessly and as such, their reputation has experienced prolific growth. Their sound, blending pub rock, indie and punk attitudes has struck a chord with Australian music fans, with their second album Wound Up making its debut this year at #2 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart.

Rising Australian indie artist LUCKY has been riding a vibrant wave of momentum since making her debut earlier in 2026 with her EP Biting Heels. Her brand of fuzzy ‘90s-inspired alternative rock and dreamy indie sounds have made LUCKY one to watch, performing at SXSW in Austin, Texas; being featured in NME’s Global 100 Emerging Acts, and having already supported the likes of The Belair Lip Bombs, Hockey Dad, Garbage and more.

Sydney indie rock group LIQUID ZOO. The five-piece, originally from Tamworth but now based in Sydney, are known and respected for their driving rhythms and high energy performances. Influenced by the likes of The Strokes, The Hives and others, Liquid Zoo have risen to prominence with their tracks like ‘Can’t Afford It’, ‘Taste’ and ‘Love Anyone Like You’, and have toured with artists including Jet, while making their debut in UK and Europe as well.

Based out of the Bellarine Peninsula, the Bass and Drum duo GOOD SNIFF have made a name for themselves in Australia’s alt-rock scene. With having already previously supported such Australian acts as Ruby Fields, Civic, Old Mervs, The Grogans, and internationals Wavves (USA) and Sun Room (USA), Good Sniff has continued to be a favourite in Australia’s indie scene.

Tickets for THE LOCAL are on sale Friday 30th October 10am Local Time via TICKET LINK.