Naarm, you sold us out last year. Shall we do it again? 💋
LOUD WOMEN Fest Naarm is back on Sunday 22 November 2026, bringing 12 incredible bands to Bergy Bandroom for a glorious celebration of feminist punk, queer creativity and DIY music.
Following last year’s sold-out festival, we’re delighted to be heading back to Naarm with another lineup that brings together brilliant local artists, interstate favourites and a couple of noisy visitors from the UK.
And what a lineup!
Bitch Eyes prove that bass and drums are more than enough to make a massive racket, blending hard rock, punk and irresistible hooks.
funkytown fish are a self-producing queer riot-grrrl four-piece, making fiercely independent punk that tackles politics, gender and sexuality.
Operation Karma bring three sisters together for hard-hitting alternative rock with plenty of grunge attitude and a passion for social justice.
Terra Rouge serve up queer pop-punk, sharp humour and audience participation, while Eris and the Disciples take things in a darker direction with heavy electronic doom and theatrical performance art.
The Maggie Pills bring their extraordinary theatrical energy, combining post-punk, grunge and politically charged songwriting.
Then there’s smallways., a two-person noise machine armed with five-string bass, drums and a genre-defying mix of punk, post-punk and hip-hop.
Second Idol bring their dark, fuzzy alternative rock, while Vipersnatch deliver unapologetic feminist punk with plenty to say about the world around them.
Whoroboros are bringing their own brand of feminist musical rebellion to the party, and we’re delighted to welcome two bands travelling all the way from the UK.
Newcastle’s IRKED bring sharp humour, political fury and blistering punk rock, while London’s I, Doris promise menopause-fuelled kitchenpunk, questionable dancing and a healthy dose of mischief.
The full LOUD WOMEN Fest Naarm lineup
Bitch Eyes • Eris and the Disciples • funkytown fish • I, Doris • IRKED • Operation Karma • smallways. • Second Idol • Terra Rouge • The Maggie Pills • Vipersnatch • Whoroboros
Huge thanks to local organisers Ebonnie and Delfi for helping bring the festival together. LOUD WOMEN Fest is all about supporting grassroots music communities, connecting artists across borders and giving independent musicians the stages they deserve.
Whether you’re already part of Naarm’s brilliant DIY scene or looking to discover your next favourite band, we’d love to see you there.
Event details
LOUD WOMEN Fest Naarm 2026
Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
Venue: Bergy Bandroom, Naarm
Admission: All ages with a guardian
Tickets: Get your LOUD WOMEN Fest Naarm tickets here
Come early, discover some new music, support the local bands and help us make this another unforgettable LOUD WOMEN Fest.
Put more women on more stages, and turn up the volume!
LOUD WOMEN acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this festival takes place and pays respect to Elders past and present.