Kosmetika invites you to celebrate the release of their new single "Special" on October 3 at the Grace Darling Hotel, Naarm.

Since forming in 2018 in the city of Tamaki-Makaurau by Veeka Nazarova and Mikey Ellis, Kosmetika shortly relocated to Naarm afterwards , putting together a full band and releasing three studio albums via the legendary local label Spoilsport Records. Blending influences from Krautrock, Disco, Shoegaze, and New Wave has ultimately created a unique style that paved a fresh path for the new single "Special." Experience the debut live performance of "Special," and catch the incredible support acts from Silicone Prairie and Frons.

“Kosmetika are one of those bands that pulls you out of your body into their own fantastical universe. You find yourself transported in a swirl of scathing synths and familiar yet twisted guitar lines. They dip their toe in many genres I personally love but make it their own – bit experimental, bit post-punk, bit art-pop, all immediate, all attitude, all guts, all Kosmetika,” the Wellington-based musician Vera Ellen told Rolling Stone AU/NZ.

"Kosmetika’s layered harmonies, synthwave, shoegazer sound defy a clear genre definition, reflecting the diverse geographic and cultural heritages uniting within Kosmetika’s collective members. Veeka Nazarova, born in Khabarovsk in southeastern Russia, shares songwriting duties with Mike Ellis, a native of Auckland, New Zealand" - CONE Magazine

"Kosmetika could be on the same festival bill as Bleak Engineers, or Automatic and have all the chord power of The Coathangers. Their influences may be familiar, but their 2023 album ‘Illustration’ sits head and shoulders above many acts trying to conjure the darkness from synths and guitars. This is noir-pop which still has a smile for us and feels like a flower growing the in shadow of an abandoned factory"-JOYZINE magazine

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Line-Up:

Kosmetika
Silicone Prairie
Frons
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Early Bird | $20

Doors | $25

Free for Mob | Please email: music@thegracedarlinghotel.com.au and a ticket will be allocated to you.

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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.

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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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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 (114 Smith Street, Collingwood 3066)
Please contact the event organiser for more detailed accessibility information.

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Contact the host of Kosmetika 'Special' single launch