FORGE FESTIVAL

The Leadbeater Hotel

FORGE FESTIVAL

FORGE FESTIVAL

The Leadbeater Hotel, Corner of Victoria Church Street, 3121 Richmond Directions

Sat 31.10.2026 17:30

Tickets / Registration

FORGE FESTIVAL is a Halloween celebration of diverse music, bringing together artists from across the

scene for one unforgettable night at The Leadbeater Hotel.

Headlining the event will be Scar the Surface in their long-awaited return to the stage, marking their first

live performance since 2014. Their return is expected to be one of the most anticipated local reunions of the year.

Joining them are Transience, Bear the Mammoth, EKOSA, Binary Pulse, Rat Tomb and Matahari.

More than just another local show, FORGE FESTIVAL aims to create a unique event experience featuring

Halloween-themed decorations, immersive production, prizes for best dressed and a carefully curated

lineup spanning a wide range of styles from across the scene.

Saturday October 31st, 2026

The Leadbeater Hotel, Richmond

Featuring:

Scar the Surface

Transience

Bear the Mammoth

EKOSA

Binary Pulse

Rat Tomb

Matahari

Early Bird $20 | Presale $30 | Door $40

Performers

  • Transience
    Transience

    Heavy prog rock band from Melbourne, Australia.

  • Binary Pulse
    Binary Pulse

    Alternative rock from Melbourne, Australia.

  • Matahari AUS
    Matahari AUS

    Melbourne Metal Band

    Members:

    Vocals - Shinae

    Guitar - Alan

    Bass - Connor

    Drums - Alex

  • SCAR THE SURFACE
    SCAR THE SURFACE

    Spotify

    https://open.spotify.com/album/3IB5cdn6JMWnl9NRt2EY9i?si=aHKze1_wS6O7pDMwzobYzw

    Apple

    https://music.apple.com/au/album/from-the-shadows-to-the-fire/1588723248?l=en-GB