SYN Fest

SYN x Youth Fest

An all-ages day party celebrating the best of Naarm's underground indie-rock and punk scene.

Being young is confusing, but whether or not to go to SYN Fest is easy.

It'll be chaotic and cathartic, we promise.

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12.15 - GSTRING Nicotine @gstringnicotine

✭ 4 high schoolers from Geelong who play punk and indie rock covers

1:00 - Emma Yue @emmamakesnoise

✭ SYN’s own indie singer songwriter

1:45 - Hot Milk Machine @hotmilkmachine

✭ Formed out of a Catholic all girls high school in 2022, Hot Milk Machine is a foaming four piece punk-rock and modern-grunge group

2:30 - W.O.M.B.A.T @waste.of.money.brains.and.time

✭ AKA a waste of money, brains and time are hotly tipped Naarm Punk Rockers and one of the hardest working bands on the live music scene right now

3:15 - Daezy @daezyband

✭ An indie-pop, rock, soul and funk three-piece project with honest lyrics

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*please note these times and acts could change at any time.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 OR PURCHASING A TICKET FOR U18s

There are no pass outs available for this show. If you leave we won’t be able to grant you entry back into the venue. We understand sometimes you just need a bit of time out and space away from the party - please see a SYN or Bakehouse Staff member who will be able to assist you.

To ensure this event is a safe and enjoyable environment for all: alcohol, illicit substances, or tobacco and vapes will NOT be permitted at this event. 

ACCESSIBILITY

Bakehouse Studios is wheelchair accessible with all rehearsal spaces having built in ramps, as well as a wheelchair accessible entrance.

The entrance has some uneven concrete and a slight gap. 

The studio has an elevator for second floor entry, accessible by entering via Little Hoddle St, going through the driveway area and turning left once reaching the courtyard. 

There is a wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor. Guide dogs are also welcome in the venue.

HOW TO GET TO BAKEHOUSE

Train - The studio is 75 meters (~1 min walk) from North Richmond Station (Mernda and Hurstbridge lines).

Tram - Closest accessible tram stop via the 109 + 12 tram lines. Get off at Victoria Street, Stop #19 (North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St), and walk 2 minutes (170m) via Victoria and Little Hoddle St.
Bus - Access via the246 bus route (Elsternwick - Clifton Hill via St Kilda). Get off on Victoria Pde/Hoddle St stop and walk 3 minutes (180m) via Hoddle St and Elizabeth St. Otherwise the Cromwell St/Victoria Pde stop has246, 302-305, 309, 318, 350, 905- 908 bus routes, with a crosswalk for the road at the lights, approximately 6 minute walk away (400m).

PARKING

There is plenty of street parking available - the closest is Elizabeth, Shelley, Regent and Butler with a 2hr, 4hr and a few all day spots. 

The best all-day parking spots are either side of the train station, i.e Jonas St and Butler St. 

There is also a Care Park parking garage located on 35 Elizabeth Street (130m from Bakehouse), which is open until 10pm Saturday through Thursday.

Please do not park in the neighbouring carpark (i.e corner of Elizbeth and Lt. Hoddle Street) While this parking area is not allocated to Bakehouse, there is plenty of on street parking in the surrounding area, particularly next to the train station. 

Be there. What else are you doing?

This event is taking place on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Supported by The Victorian Government.