Stars return to the Arcobar
2025-09-25 20:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Victoria
Country rock icons Stars return to the wonderful Arcobar in Heatherton for two sets of music drawn from an acclaimed catalogue. Just a few tickets remain…so be quick please!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home at The Lomond
2025-10-11 17:00 - 19:30 | The Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
Mick and Nick once again present their fabulous band The Long Road Home featuring Ed Bates on steel guitar, Paul Jonas on violin and Tony Bonnici on bass.
You’ll hear the music of Songs from This Town and a wonderful collection of blues, country and soul. Tickets just $20 online or at the door!
Fans are loving this early evening show time so please book early….you’ll love it!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home
2025-11-08 17:00 - 21:30 | The Lomod Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3057, Australia
The Long Road Home returns to its fabulous monthly residency at the Lomond. Everyone is loving the mix of originals and classic country, blues and soul. The 5-7.30pm time spot is proving to be a hit as well, so please either book on line or arrive in good time. You love the early evening show!

Stars at The Memo Music Hall St Kilda
2025-11-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Memo Music Hall, 88 Acland Street, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182, Australia
Stars return to the prestigious Memo and present the legendary songbook, the hits and the more recent songs from their distinctive discography. Sunday afternoon is proving to be a big hit so we advise and early booking.

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing at the Lomond Acoustic Sessions
2025-11-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Victoria
The acoustic sessions at the Lomond on Wednesdays are legendary! Come along and enjoy the musical variety and quality the Lomond offers. Mick and Nick play music from the ever growing songbook and some classics you’ll love! Two acts on the evening.

Stars - Live !
2025-12-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Oakleigh Music Hall, 95-97 Drummond Street, Oakleigh, Select a State or Province:, 3166, Australia
The iconic Stars return with their revered country rock classic sound. Drawing from the old songbook and hits as well as the acclaimed new releases.
The Oakleigh Music Hall has been a wonderful home to Stars for many years and the band will have the place rocking!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:30 | The Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
Nick and Mick return with their wonderful mix of Songs From This Town, country, blues and soul and all sorts of musical adventures with their stellar band.
Joining Mick and Nick – Ed Bates/pedal steel wiz; Paul Jonas/violin; Tony Bonnici/bass
The 5-7.30pm time spot is a great hit with the punters so please book early. You’ll love it.

Nick Charles and The Annual Lomond Acoustica Christmas Show
2025-12-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3057, Australia
A fabulous lineup again for the Lomond Acoustica Christmas Party – Kavishsa Mazzella, Enda Kenny and Kristin Mizzi.
Just $20 for a sensational end to the musical year. Better book early for this one!

Solo at The Tamar Valley Folk Festival Georg Town Tasmania
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-18 | George Town Memorial Hall, 29-67 Macquarie Street, George Town, Tasmania, 7253, Australia
An absolute calendar highlight. Concerts in the grand hall, workshops and sessions in beautiful George Town in the Tamar Valley. You’ll love the atmosphere and ambience.

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing at the Arcobar Heatherton
2026-01-23 19:00 - 22:00 | The Arcobar, 8 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia
The first Mick and Nick duo show for 2026. You’ll hear Songs from This Town and of course choice country, blues and soul classics. Book early, the Arcobar is a favourite venue for music fans!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing at The Oakleigh Music Hall
2026-02-01 14:30 - 17:30 | Oakleigh Music Hall, 95-97 Drummond Street, Oakleigh, Select a State or Province:, 3166, Australia
Mick and Nick return for their first duo gig at The Oakleigh Music Hall for 2026. You’ll hear Songs from This Town, choice blues, country and soul classics as well as glimpses of the fab Stars songbook that everyone loves.
It’s a lovely venue. If it’s sunny it will be in the garden if not, in the cosy interior.
Tickets just $20

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home - The Castlemaine Guitar Weekend
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia
Here’s a great new event/festival. The Castlemaine Guitar Weekend at the Coolroom of The Northern Arts Hotel in beautiful Castlemaine. Mick and Nick together with the mighty Long Road Road will be playing two sets of music from Songs From this Town as well as some Stars classics and choice covers from the world of blues, country and soul. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.3opm start. We’re really looking forward to this one.

Stars at The Kindred Bandroom Footscray
2026-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | KIndred Bandroom, 3 Harris Street, Footscray, Victoria, 3011, Australia
Stars are back again with two splendid sets at the wonderful Kindred Bandroom in Footscray. It’s the band’s first venture out west for some time, so grab your tickets for a great show of old new and old Stars classics.
Stars are raring to go in 2026!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing at The Coolart Homestead and Wetlands
2026-02-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Coolart Homestead and Wetlands, Lord Somers Road, Somers, Victoria, 3927, Australia
Mick and Nick make a return to an iconic national trust homestead and wetlands in Somers. You’ll delight in the surrounds, the architecture and witness a concert in the incredible observatory.
You’ll once again hear the music of Songs from This Town, choice country, soul and blues as well as some classic Stars material.

Nick Charles Solo at The Gippsland Acoustic Music Club Tyers Hall
2026-03-01 19:30 - 23:30 | Tyers Public Hall, 1 Mount Hope Rd, Tyers, Victoria, 3844, Australia
A brilliant venue and a devoted audience who love acoustic music. Not to be missed. This is one of the best examples of a community supporting the arts and culture. An absolute must if you’re a Gippslander but also worth the trip out of town!

Nick Charles Solo at The Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026
2026-03-06 10:00 - 2026-03-09 17:00 | Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy, Vic, 3284, Australia
One of the world’s great music festivals! I’m honoured to be a part of it once again, hosting the iconic Guitarist Concert, conducting a workshop and being a part of the PBS Live Broadcast “Juke Joint” Blues concert!
Saturday Stage 1 at 10.15am “The Guitarists”
Saturday St Johns Hall 3.30pm “Workshop -The Art of Acoustic Roots and Blues Guitar”
Sunday Stage 2 at 1pm “Live broadcast – PBS FM The Juke Joint”

Nick Charles at The Geelong Jazz and Blues Festival
2026-03-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Beavs Bar, 77-79 Little Malop Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
Terrific news! Geelong has a great new festival of blues and jazz and I do hope it gets the support it deserves. There are many fine acts over the weekend in some delightful venues. Check it out please.

Stars at Martha Salt
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Mt Martha Bowls and Petanque Club, 45 Watsons Road, Mount Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Australia’s iconic country-rock band Stars make a first appearance at Martha Salt, the fabulous gig in Mt Martha. Better book early…it will sell out!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home - The Lomond Hotel
2026-04-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3057, Australia
Melbourne’s favourite country, blues and soul combo are back for their monthly gig at the mighty Lomond Hotel Brunswick.
Fabulous vocals, steel guitar, violin and a vast songbook from stories careers. You really shouldn’t miss this!
Book your tickets for a 5 o’clock show (great time spot) but it’s a good idea to be early. It’s a popular one.

Stars - Live at the Palais Hepburn Springs
2026-04-17 18:30 - 22:30 | Palais Hepburn, 111 Main Road, Hepburn, Victoria, 3461, Australia
Australia’s greatest ever country rock band Stars return to the incredible Palais in Hepburn Springs.
Stars now features :
Mick Pealing – lead vocalist
Jason Vorher- bass and vocals
Ed Bates- pedal steel
Nick Charles -guitars and vocals
Geoff Achison – guitar

Stars (50th Anniversary Show)- The Arcobar, Heatherton
2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Victoria
Australia’s greatest ever country rock band Stars return to the fabulous Arcobar to begin celebrating their 50th Anniversary!!
Stars now features :
Mick Pealing – lead vocalist
Jason Vorher- bass and vocals
Ed Bates- pedal steel
Nick Charles -guitars and vocals
Geoff Achison – guitar

Stars - 50th Anniversary - The Arcobar, Heatherton
2026-04-19 20:00 - 22:30 | The Arcobar, 8 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia
Stars continue their 50th Anniversary celebration with another show at the great Arcobar in Heatherton
This will sell out….better book!

Nick Charles - Solo at The Mountain Pickers Association, Ferntree Gully Bowling Club
2026-04-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Ferntree Gully Bowling Club, 2A Glenfern Road, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
I played for this fabulous audience a few years back and remember it as a totally wonderful gig.
The sound is excellent and the audience are really into the music!
It doesn’t get better, believe me.

Acoustic Guitar Weekend - Balnarring (with Geoff Achison)
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Saltbush , Balnarring Beach, 122 Balnarring Road, Melbourne, Victoria, 3296, Australia
The first of what we hope will be many such events.
A chance for guitarists of all levels to experience a weekend of learning, jamming, concerts and getting to know like minded guitar/music enthusiasts.
I’ll be joined by Geoff Achison and the great luthier Andy Allen.

Nick Charles and Geoff Achison - Acoustic Guitar Weekend at Saltbush Balnarring Vi.
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Victoria
The first of what we hope are many Acoustic Weekends – immerse yourself in lessons, concerts, open-mikes and general guitar obsession. Something for all levels! Bookings essential.

Nick and Mick with The Long Road Home at The Lomond Hotel
2026-05-09 17:00 - 19:30 | The Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
Once more the wonderful Lomond Hotel plays host to the fabulous Long Road Home with Ed Bates/steel guitar; Paul Jonas/violin and Tony Bonnici/bass.
You’ll hear Songs from This Town, some Stars classics, some blues, country and soul…and surprises too.
Please book, because it’s a very popular venue and the time slot 5pm – 7.30pm is a real hit!

The Lomond Hotel - 10th Anniversary of the Acoustic Sessions
2026-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3057, Australia
It’s a honour to be part of the mighty Lowie’s 10th Anniversary of the Acoustica Sessions, such an important part of Melbourne’s music culture. The Lomond waves the flag for acoustic roots music in all its forms.
You’d better book quickly because it will be a huge evening.
Nick will be appearing after 7pm following the traditional gig at Naughtons.
Check out the other guests on the front poster! Jimi, Michael, Kristin and Kavisha wow….

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing at The Oakleigh RSL
2026-05-24 14:30 - 17:30 | Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL, 95-97 Drummond Street, Oakleigh, Victoria, 3166, Australia
We love the Oakleigh RSL and it’s great to finally be back for a Sunday arvo show – you’ll love it.
All the songs from our duo album and an eclectic range of classics form blues, folk, country and soul!
Book your table folks!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home at The Lomond
2026-06-13 17:00 - 19:30 | The Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3056, Australia
This is proving to be a very popular afternoon at the wonderful Lomond Hotel. Nick and Mick once again bring the The Long Road Home band (Ed/pedal stell, Paul/violin, Tony/bass) to the venue.
You’ll hear an ever changing repertoire as well as Songs From This Town and soul, blues and country classics and some choice Stars songs from the much loved songbook.
Tickets please!

Nick Charles - Solo at the Berwick and District Folk Club
2026-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Berwick and District Folk Club, 34 Old Homestead Road, Berwick, Victoria, 3806, Australia
A great Melbourne folk music tradition. The Berwick and District Folk Club supports original acoustic music in a terrific engaging environment. It’s all about the music! Don’t miss it…
