Women on the Bay

Women on the Bay , is a huge night of live music, featuring a diverse lineup of emerging artists, who soundtrack the sounds of the bay. Join Kathleen Halloran, Charlie Needs Braces, Ruby Mae, Charlie Lane and WIld Gloriosa for a night of powerful music.

Headlining the event is  Kathleen Halloran. 

Guitarist Kathleen Halloran's diverse array of skills are fast making her one of the countries most exciting and in demand upcoming musicians. As guitarist for Australian icon Kate Ceberano, Kathleen tours and performs all around the country. She's performed with the likes of Katie Noonan, Felix Riebl, Iva Davies, William Barton, Jade MaCrae, Jimi Hocking and Darren Middleton to name a few. As a session musician her guitar playing as been heard on countless recordings, in orchestra pits for many musical theatre productions, and on major festival stages all around the country.  

Kathleen continues to impress and make a name for herself performing at events and festivals including the 2023 Adelaide Guitar Festival, The Melbourne Guitar show, Crossroads Guitar Festival, The Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Stonnington Jazz Festival, and the Melbourne International Women's Jazz festival.  

While being a passionate collaborator and side-woman, 2024 will see Kathleen push her boundaries and comfort zone, working on her debut album - set to showcase her skills as a vocalist and songwriter, as well as guitarist. As a solo artist, Kathleen has supported the likes of Tania Doko, Antoine Boyer (France) and Stefan Hauk.  

Charlie Needs Braces is the latest music project from Naarm musician, Charlie Woods, a proud GuriNgai woman.

Having shared the stage with The Teskey Brothers, Casey Donovan, The Seven Ups and more, Charlie Needs Braces has been awarded first place in the City Of Port Phillip Upstart Awards, and has played the infamous St Kilda Fest stage, amongst many more Naarm favourite stages. The sounds are inspired by nature, and bring joy and warmth to every performance.

Ruby Mae, has been making waves with her heartfelt and fragile storytelling songs finding connection both on the stage and on playlist and radio across Naarm.

Ruby’s influence of rock, country and indie is fused for a unique blend of new wave singer songwriter.

Charlie Lane, a proud disabled musician and advocate, revelling off the back of the success of her debut album I’m Ok Now But I Wasn’t. 

Her power pop sense and indie rock themes, mixed with heartfelt lyrics connects with audiences far and wide, providing power for the underdog and sharing of her first hand experiences both as a disabled and queer musician. 

Wild Gloriosa, 2024 Music Victoria Award winning, is the brainchild of Gloria Ragesh, Wild Gloriosa takes her name from Tamil Nadu’s state flower Gloriosa, or flame lily.

Wild Gloriosa creates music that feels familiar yet unique, hypnotic yet forthright, prayerful yet seductive - a marriage of undertones that is sure to hold her audience on a journey beyond the here and now. 

With South Indian roots and a Singaporean upbringing, Wild Gloriosa’s journey spans diverse landscapes. 

This showcase is proudly presented by the City of Port Phillip Live n Local program as part of ROAR FEST 2025 

Doors open 7pm with food options available 

George Lane is an accessible venue. 

Ticket buyers have the opportunity to show their support of Australian Music Industry Charity Support Act, by donating in the ticket sale transaction below.