Ouss ouss! From Dharug Nura to Kulin Nation, 𝒙𝒊𝒂𝒐 𝒙𝒊𝒂𝒐 bring their experimental punk-rap collision to The Grace Darling. Born from the chaos of Western Sydney / Dharug Nation’s sonic agitators, the outfit threads together members of 1300, 𝘚𝘭𝘪𝘮 𝘚𝘦𝘵, and 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘦 into a single charged circuit. 𝒙𝒊𝒂𝒐 𝒙𝒊𝒂𝒐 move like shapeshifters at the burnt edges of the east-coast underground, their sound mutating between venom-spit verses and hooks that cut like mirrors.

Joined by Naarm favourites 𝑾𝑯𝑰𝑷! (formerly 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦), erupting through D-beat punk and doom, channeling chaos into catharsis. A force of queer punk resistance, their live shows burn like a riot reborn as ritual.

𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆 open the night with bittersweet precision. The four-piece from Naarm weave post-punk tension through thick walls of sound, their songs caught between hope and collapse.

The underground in full bloom.

Art by Sacha Lovell / @soft___s
Presented by Scorched Axis & The Grace Darling Hotel

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Line-Up:

𝒙𝒊𝒂𝒐 𝒙𝒊𝒂𝒐
https://www.instagram.com/xiaoxiao.meowmeow/

𝑾𝑯𝑰𝑷!
https://www.instagram.com/_whipwhipwhip/

𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆
https://www.instagram.com/propaine/

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🎟️ Unwaged/Low-Income | $15
🎟️ Early Bird | $20
🎟️ General Release | $25

Free for First Nations | 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.

For updates + more information, follow us at:
@thegracedarling @scorchedaxis

Contact the host of Scorched Axis pres. XIAO XIAO, WHIP! & PROPAINE