Live at the Gardens delivers a triple treat of quality Aussie songwriting when THELMA PLUM, a proud Gamilaraay artist who writes about culture, heritage, love and pain, has released two Top 10 albums – 2019’s Better In Blak and 2024’s I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back. The title track of Better In Blak won the prestigious Vanda & Young Song of the Year award, and Thelma has been nominated for 15 ARIAs, winning this year’s Best Pop Release.

Sydney band SONS OF THE EAST recently released their second album, Sons. With a catalogue of hits that run deep, their legendary live shows have thrilled audiences worldwide. The STACK review declared, “Sons Of The East bring sunshine to even the bleakest of winter days, with magical melodies and heavenly harmonies … they’re ready for stardom.” Sons was nominated for Best Blues & Roots Album at the 2025 ARIA Awards.

JEM CASSAR-DALEY joins THELMA PLUM and SONS OF THE EAST as special guest.

Sat 7 Mar 2026
Royal Botanic Gardens
Melbourne - Naarm
TICKETS

General Admission $89.90*
The Garden Retreat - Upgrade Only $69.90*
Hamper - Upgrade Only $70.00*
*Additional handling fees apply.


Live At The Gardens Member Presale
Runs from 11am, Monday 8 December until
11am, Wednesday 10 December (local time)*
*or until allocation exhausted



MG Live Member Presale
Runs from 11am, Monday 8 December until
11am, Wednesday 10 December (local time)*
*or until allocation exhausted


General Public Tickets On Sale
12pm, Wednesday 10 December (local time)


Ticket Limit 10 per transaction on Presale and General Public On Sale.


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Licensed. All ages event.


Gates Open at 5:00pm.
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Thelma Plum
THELMA PLUM is a Gamilaraay woman, musician and creator who was born in Brisbane, her current home. THELMA PLUM's debut album Better In Blak is a story about culture, heritage, love, and pain. With incredible strength, courage and heartbreaking tenderness, her debut album captures so deftly what it’s like to be a young Aboriginal woman in Australia. The album became one of the most successful albums of 2019, nominated for 7 Arias and spawning 3 Platinum and one Gold singles. The title track Better in Blak came in the top 10 of the Triple J Hottest 100, as well as winning the prestigious Vanda and Young “Song of the Year” award. 2022 saw the Meanjin EP, a love letter to Brisbane supported by extensive national touring.


Sons of the East
SONS OF THE EAST are an indie-folk powerhouse from Sydney, Australia. Formed in 2011, the trio - Nic Johnston, Dan Wallage, and Jack Rollins blend soulful harmonies, rootsy instrumentation, and timeless melodies that have earned them over 300 million streams and a global fanbase. Known for electrifying live shows and heartfelt songwriting, they’ve toured sold-out venues across Australia, Europe, and North America. With acclaimed albums like Palomar Parade and their latest release SONS, they continue to carve a unique space in modern folk, drawing comparisons to legends like Bob Dylan and Neil Young while keeping their sound fresh and authentic.


Jem Cassar-Daley
JEM CASSAR-DALEY is one of Australia’s brightest indie-pop stars, blending soulful vocals with heartfelt storytelling. A proud Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung woman, Jem burst onto the scene in 2021 and quickly earned accolades like NIMA’s New Talent of the Year and multiple Queensland Music Awards. Her debut EP I Don’t Know Who to Call showcased her raw honesty and melodic charm, while hits like King of Disappointment cemented her as a rising force. With influences from Missy Higgins to Fleetwood Mac, Jem’s music is a captivating mix of vulnerability and strength - taking her from local stages to global showcases like The Great Escape in the UK.




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