“It is a deceptively difficult trick, to capture the humanity and irregularities of music in a way that does not feel cloying, but Brisbane’s The Goon Sax manage it again, and again, and again. This is some kind of wonderful.”— Everett True, The Guardian  

| Venue | Max Watts |
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| Date | Thu 3 June, doors open 6.30PM and 9.30PM; set times TBC |
| Price | $28—$31 + booking fee |
| Note | Max Watts is an 18+ licensed venue; standing room only |
| Note | Face masks are now required for patrons 12 years and older at RISING indoor venues. By entering a RISING venue you agree to wear a mask, if you refuse to do so you may be denied entry or asked to leave. As announced by the Victorian Government, face masks are mandatory in indoor settings for all patrons 12 years and over |


Event Information

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

There is an on street accessible parking bay at the corner of Swanston Street on Little Collins Street. Other accessible parking options can be found at Greenco Parking Pty Ltd, Council House, 200 Little Collins St; QV and Federation Square.

ACCESSIBLE DROP OFF

Accessible parking bay and loading zone on Little Collins Street near corner of Swanston Street.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Nearest accessible train station: Melbourne Central Station, services all metro lines.

Nearest accessible tram stop: 130m from Swanston Street / Bourke Street—Tram 86 and 96—Stop 6; Melbourne Town Hall / Collins Street—Tram 109, 11, 12, 48—Stop 6

DISTANCE COVERED BY PARTICIPANT

Under 200m.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

Front door. Fully accessible with ramps at the entrance. There is lift access to band room, but not the mezzanine bar.

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS

Accessible bathrooms are located near the side of stage area, which is available for wheelchair users to view the performance. Ramps can be provided to access side of stage. Staff are in attendance to assist.

Venue Access

Face masks are now required for patrons 12 years and older at RISING indoor venues. By entering a RISING venue you agree to wear a mask, if you refuse to do so you may be denied entry or asked to leave. As announced by the Victorian Government, face masks are mandatory in indoor settings for all patrons 12 years and over.

We are working with the Victorian Government and the Department of Health to deliver a COVID-Safe event for visitors, artists and staff. Find out what we're doing [here](https://rising.melbourne/covid-safe). 

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COVID-Safe Information

A night sitting on pop’s outer reaches with The Goon Sax and Jonnine. The Goon Sax wield three-minute weapons, that’ll shred your heart to ribbons. They've taken a big sonic leap since their guitar, bass and drums debut: new edges and angles have formed with the addition of anxious woodblocks and synths. Now, seminal US indie label Matador’s releasing their new record—*We're Not Talking*—internationally (on Chapter Music locally) and they’ll preview the first tracks at Max Watts. 

Meanwhile, Jonnine has spent years mastering twilight synths and shadowy club corners in her band HTRK. At the end of last year she dropped her masterful solo record *Blue Hills*. If *The Shining*’s Overlook Hotel opened up at Lake Eildon, it would look like this: a labyrinth of texture and sharpening blades in which sleep and wakefulness overlap. Get spooked on arrival.  

SET TIMES - Early show

6.30PM — Doors Open
7PM — Jonnine
8PM — The Goon Sax

SET TIMES - Late show

9.30PM — Doors Open
10PM — Jonnine
11PM — The Goon Sax

The Goon Sax
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