Join alt-folk singer-songwriter Bec Sykes and her band in celebrating her debut album Pepperpot Magic and its fresh vinyl release.

Very special guests, beloved Naarm indie-rock outfit Mood Spill, and Beechworth-grown, masterful singer-songwriter Liv Cartledge, will also take to the stage. Bec's all-star band includes Matt Dixon on pedal steel, Holly Thomas on drums, Bradley Ellis on electric guitar, Ronan Nicholson on bass and Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt (Merpire) on backing vocals.

Produced by Robert Muiños (Didirri, Julia Jacklin) at the Rat Shack, Pepperpot Magic has been hailed by Atwood Magazine as "a dreamy, achingly tender alt-folk triumph". Gentle yet self-assured, the album seamlessly blends the intimate with the universal, traversing themes of anxiety, recovery, family trauma, a religious upbringing and an unhealthy relationship. On stage, Bec's deeply personal storytelling is balanced out by her dry yet charming stage presence.
Bec has supported the likes of Sarah Blasko, Telenova, Didirri, Teenage Dads, Josh Pyke and Mia Wray, received mentorship from iconic Naarm label Pieater (Big Scary, Maple Glider), showcased at BigSound 2024, and her music has garnered over 1.5 million streams on Spotify.

"I could listen to Bec sing all day."- Zan Rowe (Double J)

"Touching, vulnerable and downright poetic."- The Music

"A robust hypnotic voice... Stylistically we hear evidence of Fiona Apple and The Weather Station."- The Wild is Calling (US)

“Intimate, conversational and just quietly heartbreaking.” - The AU Review

"(Pepperpot Magic) is a really special body of work."- Mixdown Magazine

“Deftly carving her own melody into the Australian music landscape.” - ABC News Breakfast

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Full Line-Up

Bec Sykes
Mood Spill
Liv Cartledge

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Pre-Sales | $22
Door | $25

Friday May 2
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There is a zero-tolerance for any kind of discriminatory, prejudiced, unsafe, or anti-social behaviour. The Grace Darling prides itself on providing a safe and inclusive space for all patrons and staff members. If you witness any behaviour that makes you, or members of the audience uncomfortable, please advise bar staff, safety officers or security so we can handle the situation accordingly.

Free Entry for Mob. Please contact: music@thegracedarlinghotel.com.au and a ticket will be allocated to you.
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Opening Hours: 12PM - 1AM
Restaurant Opening Hours: 12PM - 1OPM
Make a Restaurant Booking here for pre-show dinner or drinks.

The Grace Darling Hotel was constructed in 1854 and retains its original architectural build. Thus, the Band Room & Basement are regrettably not wheelchair accessible. The Main Bar level is wheelchair accessible.
All bathrooms at the Grace Darling Hotel are gender neutral (Located on the Atrium level (4 steps), and in the upstairs Band Room)

No strobe lighting or strobing visuals.

Please contact the event organiser for more detailed accessibility information.
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The Grace Darling Hotel acknowledges that this event takes place on the Sovereign lands of the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation. Their Sovereignty has never been ceded and we acknowledge their culture and lores are imbued in this land. We acknowledge our responsibility to raise awareness around the Sovereign custodians of this land, and pay our respect to their Elders past and present. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
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Please contact the event organiser for more detailed accessibility information.