Sensible Serenades returns after a sold-out debut, bringing together another carefully curated night of intimate live music to Jolt Arts. Set within one of Northcote’s most atmospheric creative spaces, this new instalment showcases three of Melbourne’s most compelling emerging voices: Rhys Thompson, Maxon, and Leo Ercol.

Headlining the evening is alt-country and folk artist Rhys Thompson,
a rising alt-country and folk artist from Naarm/Melbourne, crafting deeply personal songs that balance raw storytelling with warm Americana charm. Drawing inspiration from artists like Gillian Welch, Kacey Musgraves, Justin Townes Earle and Jason Isbell, Thompson’s music explores love, loss and nostalgia through honest lyricism and reflective melodies

Joining Thompson is the brilliant musical stylings of Maxon, an award-winning singer-songwriter whose music blends folk-rock with a modern pop edge and deeply personal storytelling. Her debut album Talking With Strangers, released in April 2026, explores heartbreak, healing, and the search for unconditional love.

Leo Ercole is a singer-songwriter from the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. With a passion for heartfelt storytelling and magnetic live performance, Leo has rapidly built a devoted global fanbase both online and on stage, already supporting the likes of Boy and Bear, Neptune and Pete Murray.

Sensible Serenades continues to celebrate stripped-back performances in beautifully intimate settings, expect an evening of honest songwriting, warm acoustics, and the kind of close-up connection that makes live music unforgettable.

There is strictly limited capacity at this event, with the debut selling out tickets are expected to move fast!

Contact the host of Sensible Serenades: Rhys Thompson x Maxon x Leo Ercole