Beatdisc Lane transforms Queensland Arcade into a celebration of vinyl, volume and underground sound.
This is a space where punk meets noise and metal, with a lineup that brings serious weight to the stage. Expect legendary acts like The Hard-Ons, the disruptive energy of Party Dozen, and the intensity of Convulsing.
It’s loud, raw and unapologetic. Everything Beatdisc has championed for the past 30 years comes alive here. Step into the lane and feel the pulse of a scene that refuses to fade.
Beats Wednesday 22 October
Fronted by Kitii from Baschoe and powered by a fierce trio, this genre-blurring band moves through post-punk and trip hop with raw, unpredictable energy. Their debut track Left Right dropped on 420 and made international noise in just 1 minute 40. The name is xiao xiao and they’re rewriting the rules of east coast sound.
Crashing post-glam-rock-pop-punk into the Sydney scene, this high-voltage outfit has been packing out venues since 2017. Born in Parramatta and built for the stage, The Bancrofts bring raw energy, big hooks and a live show that hits hard every time.
Punk gets a cinematic twist with this reverb-soaked outfit. Their debut EP dropped in 2023 and it was raw, loud and made for the big screen in your head. Perfect Actress doesn’t just play music, they build atmosphere.
DJ Petedisc spins vinyl between sets, bringing the Beatdisc Records vibe straight to Lanes. Expect crate-dug gems, deep cuts, and pure energy on the decks.
Beats Thursday 23 October
Born from grief on Dharug land, Brendan Sloan’s ingressive metal project shifts between serenity and chaos. Death metal, post-rock, dissonance and melody pull you into the black mirror at the root of the soul, and demanding you find your way through.
This Sydney hardcore outfit channels mid-2000s punk and powerviolence with roots in bands like Burn In Hell and Potion. Their Illithid Demo dropped in 2024, and the next wave is already coming.
Cutting through Sydney’s noise with raw, catchy vocals and a sound that swings from high-energy post-punk to moody pop. Born on unceded Gadigal land, this four-piece delivers songs about payback and bloodlines in equal parts grit and pure feeling.
DJ Petedisc spins vinyl between sets, bringing the Beatdisc Records vibe straight to Lanes. Expect crate-dug gems, deep cuts, and pure energy on the decks.
Beats Friday 24 October
This explosive duo of saxophonist Kirsty Tickle and percussionist Jonathan Boulet delivers raw, improvised chaos with a sound that’s loud and unapologetically wild.
A dynamic sound of discordant guitar, off-beat drum line and brash melodic vocals. Think equal parts Mission of Burma, Wipers and all things Discord Records as direct influences.
The Sydney trio’s music nails the modern condition in a way that's universal yet undeniably Australian all at once, as evidenced on Kaputt, the band’s most scathing offering to date.
DJ Petedisc spins vinyl between sets, bringing the Beatdisc Records vibe straight to Lanes. Expect crate-dug gems, deep cuts, and pure energy on the decks.
Beats Saturday 25 October
Punk royalty hits Parramatta.
Bringing raw energy and decades of attitude to Lanes, this legendary band from Punchbowl is set to shake the streets with a set that’s loud, fast, and unapologetically iconic.
Born in Sydney (Eora), forged on the road, and always pushing the DIY scene forward. Their new album, Brick Six, channels big guitar energy and stories of first-gen life, renting, and working in Sydney. They are raw, restless, and ready for the stage.
Sydney’s Meow Meow & the Smackouts are a quirked up garage rock unit with a lot of sweet rhymes, sick riffs and love for rock & roll.
DJ Petedisc spins vinyl between sets, bringing the Beatdisc Records vibe straight to Lanes. Expect crate-dug gems, deep cuts, and pure energy on the decks.
Where to from here?
Bold street food meets boundary-pushing sound in the heart of the city, where flavour and festival energy come together after dark.
Ngurra Gunya stage brings bold beats to Town Hall while Aperol Terraza transforms the forecourt into a golden hour oasis of spritzes and good vibes.
This is Parramatta’s go-to spot for dessert and festival vibes. Make sure to stop by for sweet treats, bold street eats and glowing lights.
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Powerhouse Lane is an initiative of Lanes Collective and proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Parramatta Council and Powerhouse.
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