Blue Mountains songwriter Tim Hay has been working on his craft for several years, but not until recently has he begun playing shows under the Timbermoth moniker. A Timbermoth show is a rough hewn yet intimate experience for folks who like their songs delivered via guitar with a side of user friendly, thoughtful, vocals to sustain the […]
Pianist Jack Brennan and vocalist Audrey Baker have performed as a duo for 4 years. Their repertoire ranges from jazz standards to soul/R&B. Audrey’s soulful singing and Jack’s playful explorations on the piano make for an enriching experience. Entry is FREE and the bar will be open from 5:00pm.
Hi, we're The Gracenotes! We play a fusion of jazz and pop music, covering songs from artists like Olivia Dean and Couch, and also jazz classics such as Take Five and Moanin'. Despite our chosen genre, we all met whilst studying musical theatre. We formed our band as a way to continue exploring our love […]
Hello, I'm Black Dahlia and I make ethereal nugaze and alternative rock. My songs are loud and emotional and convey themes of heartbreak, mental health, isolation, struggles with identity and deep emotional topics. I hope you feel the emotions through my songs as much as I do. Check her out on Instagram @blackdahlia.a Entry is […]
Welcome back to the Sappho Open Stage for 2026! Open Stage is held on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of every month at the Sappho Bar, with ten 8-minute open-performance slots available (though we often have room for more!). We encourage all sorts of performers to take part in our Open Stage nights, from music to comedy, […]
DR3W builds lo-fi soulscapes through performance, sampling, storytelling, and ambient world-building. From Buckley to Badu. Ocean to Hendrix. Dilla to Daft Punk. Each set is a soulful conversation between the analog, the electronic, and the human. Come hang Check him out on Instagram @dr3w.mp3 Entry is FREE and the bar will be open from 5:00pm.
Matt Tanks is trying really hard not to sound Americana...but keeps getting told he's failing miserably. A blend of blues, folk and a little bit of country, coupled with catchy melodies and a whole lot of heart. Come in and be part of the show - catchy originals, a couple of interesting covers, a few […]
Joska Josafat is a songwriter from Finland. He is playing with genres such as soul, jazz, folk and rock like all them are spots in the playground of music. He's records are well made art with a big band and beautiful arrengements. Now that he is abroad, he is playing alone with his guitar. He […]
Australian roots music, it’s a sense of place. In singer-songwriter Mark Lucas' world you’ll encounter ghosts of the past & yearning spirits of the present, making themselves known in a variety of familiar locales, together with a motley cast of misfits & dreamers who could fit in just about anywhere there’s people & stories to […]
Blue Tram plays with the intention of the poor man’s jazz – after John Coltrane’s famous Blue Train. They are a three or four piece trio who play the most loved music of the 1940s, 50s and 60s – with a few modern twists. Entry is FREE and the bar will be open from 5:00pm.
Nico Lucie is an Australian musician on Gadigal Land. His music draws on the nocturnal ambience of The Blue Nile, the raw vulnerability of Big Star’s Third, and the cinematic scope of Anna Calvi. Live performances combine reverb-heavy guitar textures with soulful, expressive vocals. Expect original songs alongside eclectic covers, from Billie Holiday to Billy […]
TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA HUMANITIX (UTS students must show valid uni ID on the door) Please book your ticket ahead, we cannot guarantee entry on the door! Welcome back to the October edition of the Sappho Poetry Night! As well as our amazing open mic section, the event will also included readings from poets Audrey Molloy […]