April events
Moonee Tunes
FESTIVALS Fri Apr 8 Moonee Valley Racing Club The family-friendly fest features Kingswood, rappers Tkay Maidza and Remi, psychedellics the Delta Riggs and indie pop outfit Tully on Tully. Mcpherson St, Moonee Ponds 3039. 1300 797 959. mooneetunes.com. 5-10pm. $99-$120.59.
An Evening with Low
INDIE Mon Apr 4 Melbourne Recital Centre Slow-burning minimalist Minnesota rockers Low perform their 11th studio album Ones and Sixes. 31 Sturt St, Southbank 3006. 03 9699 3333. www. melbourne recital. com.au. $59-$69.
Hilltop Hoods
HIP HOP Sat Apr 23 Rod Laver Arena The Australian hip-hop greats join forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra plus Maverick Sabre and the Polyphonic Voices choir, showcasing tracks from the Walking Under Stars (2014) and Drinking from the Sun (2012) albums. Batman Ave & Olympic Blvd, Melbourne 3000. 03 9286 1600 www.mso.com.au. 7.30pm. $81.46.
Espionage: Soundclash
ELECTRONIC Mon Apr 25 Railway Hotel: Brunswick Melbourne-based collective the Operatives and Acclaim Magazine present one of their Espionage events, showcasing talent from LA’S Soulection label. Swoon to producer Esta’s mix of hip-hop and trap tracks and stick around for Melbourne DJ Om Unit’s set. 291 Albert St, Brunswick 3056. theoperatives. com.au. 2pm-late. $49.50.
The Smiths Tribute: The Queen Is Dead 30th Anniversary Show
INDIE Fri Apr 29 The Corner Hotel Melbourne bands including the Naysayers, Claws & Organs and Crimsonettes will play songs from the seminal 1986 album as well as other Morrissey/marr favourites. 57 Swan St, Richmond 3121. 1300 724 867. cornerhotel.com. 8pm. $18.