The Early Show - Live music for families, before bedtime.
Real gigs. Real artists. Family-friendly hours.
The Early Show brings top local and touring artists to The Open House for a series of all-ages shows - the perfect blend of good tunes, good vibes, and family-friendly timing.
Catch a great set, grab a snack and dance it out with your little legends - all before bedtime.
Kids under 3 go free!
Plan ahead for a smooth (and happy) Early Show experience
• Grown-ups stay in charge of their little legends at all times.
• Pram parking and baby change facilities are available — we’ve got you covered.
• Tutti café will be open with kid-friendly offerings. But also feel free to bring along packed food and snacks.
• Colouring stations will be set up, plus quiet spaces for anyone who needs a breather.
• The volume will be set at a kid-friendly level. Ear muffs are recommended if you’d prefer extra peace of mind.
• Content heads-up: We ask artists to keep things PG, but live shows can be a little unpredictable.
• Seating is limited, so get comfy where you can.
• The venue will be softly lit rather than fully bright.
• Street parking only.
• Licensed bar available for the grown-ups.
ADALITA
Adalita is a formidable Australian rock icon. Since first exploding into the local consciousness in 1991 as a founding member and principal songwriter of the legendary alt-rock pioneers Magic Dirt, she has also cemented her place as a highly respected solo artist.
Her much-anticipated third solo album, Inland (2022), received critical acclaim, brimming with raw emotion, cerebral lyrics, and her signature guitar punch. A deep, introspective work, it explores self-discovery, obsession, and letting go, featuring an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Marty Brown, Mick Harvey, and rising duo Charm of Finches.
Beyond music, Adalita is an active creative force—collaborating on various projects, composing for film, acting, mentoring emerging artists, and appearing as a guest speaker and judge at arts events.
HENRY WAGONS
Henry Wagons has a unique knack for seizing your attention - onstage, on-air, or onscreen. Equal parts charismatic frontman, thoughtful storyteller, and unfiltered entertainer, he's one of Australia's most singular creative forces, straddling music, media, and performance with disarming ease.
Often dubbed as a "professor of song", Henry was once on track to become a philosopher before being derailed by a record deal and a hunger for the stage. Over the past two decades, he's become a cornerstone of Australia's Americana/Alt-Country scene, helping ignite the genre's local rise. With seven records fronting the band Wagons and three acclaimed solo albums, his discography is deep, diverse, and unafraid to walk with the darker, more theatrical side of country.
