January gig guide: The best live music in West Vic this month

From touring heavyweights to intimate regional performances, January is stacked with live music across Western Victoria. 

Here’s a guide to some of the best gigs happening this month.

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Red Hot Summer Tour

Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, The Cruel Sea, The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers and Jess Hitchcock are some of the acts included in this live outdoor concert.

Where: Warrnambool Racecourse

When: January 17, 1-9:30pm
Price: General admission $159.90 plus booking fees; Fast Pass/Early Entry $209.90 plus booking fees; children under six free with a paying adult
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Cosmic Psychos

Australian punk rock band Cosmic Psychos will bring its high-energy live show to Warrnambool as part of a national tour.

Where: The Whalers Hotel
When: January 29
Price: Tickets from $45 plus booking fees

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Crime & The City Solution

1970s post-punk and rock outfit Crime & The City Solution will perform live at Ballarat Trades Hall for their first national tour in a decade.

Where: Ballarat Trades Hall
When: January 10, 7pm
Price: $60 plus booking fees
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Ballarat Organs & Fine Music Festival

A multi-day festival celebrating organ, chamber and classical music, presented across historic venues in Ballarat and surrounding towns, featuring Australian and international performers.

Where: Various venues across Ballarat, Creswick and Clunes
When: January 9-13
Price: Individual concert tickets $35-$45; students $10; festival passes available
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Summer Sundays

A free weekly live music series set among the gardens, featuring a rotating line-up of local and regional musicians. Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of live music outdoors.

Where: Ballarat Botanical Gardens
When: Sundays January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 3-7pm
Price: Free
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Shut Up and Sing!

A comedy-cabaret performance led by drag queen vocalist Leather Lungs, combining bold vocals, humour and storytelling in a high-energy live show.

Where: Portland Arts Centre

When: January 10, 7:30pm
Price: $20-$35 depending on seating
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