Events

SONGWRITERS ROUND AT MANTRA STUDIO ON SUNDAY JUNE 1ST FROM 3.00PM

01/06/2025: 3.00pm - 5.00pm

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CASH BACKMAN AT MANTRA STUDIO ON SATURDAY 31 MAY 2025 FROM 3.00PM

31/05/2025: 3.00pm - 5.00pm

We are delighted to host legendary Cash Backman in Saturday 31 May 2025 from 3.00pm at Mantra Studio. Please call the venue to book a table for lunch before the show on (03) 99172844 as the kitchen and bar open at 12.00 NOON.

As a National recording artist and professional entertainer, Cash Backman was at the forefront of the Australian country music industry for over three decades.

            In the mid-seventies, with the release of his Top 10 Hit, ‘My Girl Bill’, Cash became the first Australian country artist to top the pop charts and as a result, became a much sought after club and concert performer, working with many international acts such as: Roy Orbison, Phyllis Diller, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Drifters, Dobie Gray, Marcia Hines, The Seekers, and many more.

            Cash also appeared on many television variety and music shows, including: The Penthouse Club, The Mike Walsh Show, Countdown, Don Lane Show, Paul Hogan Show, Reg Lindsay’s Country Homestead, ABC’s Country Roads (which he compared as well), Lee Conway Show, The Bert Newton Show, Good Morning Australia, The Denise Drysdale Show, and was a regular on In Melbourne Today.

            In 1985, organisers of an annual American Festival known as ‘Memphis In May’ invited Cash to perform at several of their outdoor concerts. In three shows, Cash (and his band The Players), performed to over 150,000 Memphians; on all occasions receiving massive encores and recognised as the “most popular performer” in the Festival’s eight year history.

            The early ‘90s saw Cash performing in Hong Kong for Austrade.   This led to further visits  with Cash working the lucrative American Club circuit for several years..

            Cash now resides on Queensland’s Gold Coast and still does floor-shows, along with appearing as a ‘Guest Artist’ at local and interstate Country Music Clubs and Festivals.

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LYN BOWTELL “PAPER CUTS TOUR” AT MANTRA STUDIO ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 24 FROM 8.00PM

24/10/2025: 8.00pm - 10.00pm

Such a thrill to be hosting Lyn Bowtell on October 24 for her “Paper Cuts” Album tour.

WE absolutely love Lynns vibrance and can’t wait! Kitchen and Bar open at 5.30pm call to make a booking on (03) 99172844.

“There really aren’t enough superlatives to describe Lynn Bowtell as a singer, songwriter, performing artist, teacher, mentor and human. Anyone who has seen her perform live never forgets the experience of hearing her sing for the first time and every time. Nor do they forget how funny she is! Bowtell creates an experience for her audiences and every one leaves her shows uplifted and entertained.” Sophie Hamley- Sunburnt Country

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ANDY AND SANDEE AT MANTRA STUDIO ON FRIDAY THE 13 SEPTEMBER FROM 7.00PM

13/09/2025: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

We are delighted to be hosting Andy and Sandee at Mantra Studio for a wonderful concert. Please note that our kitchen and bar will open at 5.00pm- Please book a table if you would like a meal before the show by calling (03) 99172844.

Andy is an Australian singer/songwriter best known for his smooth, and powerful vocals, and his Country Blues and Folk style of music. He has released four studio albums to date, with his latest album “Shades On Me” peaking at No.2 on the Australian ARIA Charts and No.1 on the Australian Independent Records (AIR) Charts.

Andy is a four-time CMAA Golden Guitar Award Nominee and
has had 13 singles reach No.1 across multiple Australian
Country Radio Charts. He has won 4x People’s Choice Awards
(including Best Male Vocals 2024 and Album of the Year 2025),
5x Independent Country Music Awards (including Most Popular Male Artist 2023 and 2025), a 2024 TSA Award, and was the winner of the “Australian Busking Championships 2019 – Gundagai”.

Andy was deemed “The Most Successful Australian Male Country Artist” for three years in a row (2022, 2023 and 2024) by the Australian Radio Top 40 Airplay Charts – determined by calculating the success of total singles over 12 months, across approx. 300 Australian community stations.

Internationally, he has had two songs peak at No.1 on the Nashville Country Independent Radio Charts, his third album peaked at No.1 for three weeks at the Canadian CFUR Radio charts, and his song “Ghostly Gums” peaked at No.2 on the UK Country Radio Charts.

Andy has over 1.5 million streams on Spotify and 150,000+ views on YouTube. He has toured across every state and territory in Australia, and is a proud Brand Ambassador for the Australian Koala Foundation.

Sandee Facy, a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter, radiates authenticity, heartfelt emotion, and genuine care in every note she sings. Originally from a small town in Michigan, USA, she has called Australia home for nearly two decades, establishing herself as a gifted recording artist and performer.

Facy’s lifelong passion for music has taken her down diverse paths, from solo acts and collaborations to leading bands. In recent years, she has found her stride as a storyteller, crafting original songs that resonate deeply with audiences and leave them yearning for more. Beyond performing, Facy has also transformed her love for music into a successful business, embodying the spirit of an artist who has truly embraced all facets of her craft.

Her musical journey began with a scholarship to Michigan’s prestigious Interlochen School of Music, where she trained as a mezzo-soprano. Among her career highlights is a performance at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium, gracing the same stage as countless legends. The defining moment that shifted her focus toward songwriting was a deeply personal one—the loss of a close friend before her 20th birthday, which inspired her to pen Hummingbird and ignited her commitment to supporting individuals with Cystic Fibrosis through her art.

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Facy flourished. Her 2020 releases, including three singles and a 2021 EP, garnered critical acclaim. Still That Girl soared to #1 on the iTunes charts, earning significant radio play and streams, while the music video for Last Time amassed over 150,000 views. To date, her music has surpassed 130,000 online streams (as of August 26, 2024).

The years 2022 and 2023 were milestones in Facy’s career. She released multiple singles, received nominations at the ICMA 2022, and won the prestigious International Singer-Songwriter Association (ISSA) Single of the Year award in Atlanta. Her performances at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January 2023 brought further acclaim, culminating in four ISSA nominations in 2024. That year, Facy triumphed at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, winning the People’s Choice Award for Best Song of the Year with her single Best One Yet. Additionally, she clinched the 2024 ASA (Australia Songwriters Association) Award in the Country category, solidifying her reputation as a gifted songwriter.

With an album on the horizon, Sandee Facy is just getting started on the next chapter of her extraordinary journey.

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CHRISTIE LAMB “DARE” ALBUM LAUNCH AT MANTRA STUDIO ON FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2025 FROM 8.00PM

15/08/2025: 8.00pm - 10.00pm

VIP tickets include early entry, priority seating, a signed poster, a brand new Christie Lamb 2026 calendar, a stubby cooler, plus a meet and greet with Christie in the VIP area with canapes and a free drink before the show. VIP tickets commence with a Special Meet and Greet starting at 6.30pm.

Tickets are limited to twenty, so book now and secure your seat for an amazing night of entertainment as we celebrate the release of Christie’s fifth studio album “Dare”. 

Our Kitchen and Bar open at 5.30pm- Book a table for dinner before the show.

Golden Guitar and CMC Award Winner Christie Lamb follows the release of  her ARIA #1 and Golden Guitar Top Five Highest Selling Album ‘Truth,’ with her sequential new album ‘Dare’.

Christie is a seasoned performer having released 5 studio albums and toured Nationally with a host of big names including Jon English and Lee Kernaghan.

Christie has performed on some of the biggest stages and Premier Country Festivals in Australia, some of which include CMC Rocks, Groundwater, Gympie Muster and the Deni Ute Muster, where she was invited back onto stage for a duet performance with Keith Urban.

As an artist Christie has released twenty five singles to radio in the past fifteen years. 

“A lot has changed in the music industry since I first started out and I’ve certainly grown a lot over the years too. I’ve learnt to be more vulnerable, I’ve pushed the boundaries along the way and dared to step out and follow my own path”. 

Join Christie and her band for a very special night celebrating the release of Christie’s fifth studio album ‘Dare’ at her one and only Victoria show at The Mantra Studio Yarraville VIC for her Melbourne Album Launch. 

Along with the release of the brand new album, you will also be the first to purchase the new T-shirts, caps, calendars and stubbies. 

Come hear your favourite tracks live on the night including ‘Tipsy’, ‘Damn Best’,  ‘If The Boot Fits’ and ‘Throwing It Back’ among many other brand new and amazing tracks from the album.

Christie’s shows always incorporate energy, fun and entertainment.

Get your tickets now for an evening you won’t want to miss! 

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CARTRIDGE FAMILY AT MANTRA STUDIO YARRAVILLE ON JUNE 15 FROM 3.00PM

15/06/2025: 3.00PM - 5.00PM

Melbourne’s Hillbilly Hipsters of Harmony deliver an exciting blend of old time country with a modern twist. Performing all original songs, their fun, sassy, and clever lyrics create an unforgettable toe tapping experience. Don’t miss their energetic performance where classic country meets contemporary flair.

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