Swampfest '26
The Workers Club, 51 - 55 Brunswick St, 3065 Fitzroy Directions
Sat 03.10.2026 14:30
Since losing their lead guitarist, Greg “Swampy” Brown, in November 2025, Melbourne punks Unto the Breach have been determined to turn grief into something positive.
Swampfest was born from that desire—a way to honour Swampy’s memory while raising vital funds for The Black Dog Institute.
What started as a small idea quickly grew into something much bigger. Favours were called in, friends stepped up, and now 10 of Melbourne’s most bodacious bands are donating their time to create one unforgettable day of live music at The Workers Club. Headlined by ska punk favourites The Kittyhawks and featuring Forklift Assassins, Judo Chop, All Hope Remains and more, the lineup spans punk, psychobilly, ska, rock and metal, with something for everyone. Every band is performing for free so every dollar raised supports research, education and better mental health outcomes for Australians.
Most of us know someone whose life has been touched by mental illness. For many of us, it’s deeply personal. Swampfest is a chance to stand together, celebrate the people we’ve
loved, support those still struggling, and remind each other that no one has to face it alone.
Come for the music. Stay for the community. Make some noise, celebrate Swampy’s life, and help turn loss into hope.
Get your tickets at:
https://theworkersclub.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/89310e2c-17da-4eae-804b-3989bf7f7763
https://www.teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/aidanhogg/swampfest---26
Performers
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Unto the Breach
Raw Melbourne punk with a hint of psychobilly (thanks to the upright bass—but don’t call us a psychobilly band). Unto The Breach swing between chaos and party, with songs that are noisy, honest, and occasionally smarter than we look.
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Forklift Assassins
4 Piece Punk Rock Band from Melbourne, VIC.
DEBUT ALBUM RIPSNORTER OUT NOW!
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All Hope RemainsMelodic Skate Punk from Victoria’s Surfcoast
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Keggin
Melbourne 3 piece party punk band! You can give us a burl on all streaming platforms now.
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Fist2Face
Australia's most fully sick music store!
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All Monsters Are Human
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA METALCORE BRINGING THE CHAOS
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The KittyhawksBurn City ska punk since Twenty23 🇦🇺
