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Shotkickers

744 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

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744 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

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+61 3 7064 5677
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Shotkickers

Shotkickers punches well above its weight on High Street with loud, razor-sharp live sets in a compact bandroom. Audiences crowd the front-stage pit while vinyl booths hug the bar walkway. Touring acts and local players plug into high-end NEXO loudspeakers dialed in by a dedicated sound engineer on the desk. Between sets, punters lean over the counter for affordable pints and baskets of burgers and cheesy chips straight from the kitchen.

  • Pro-Grade Live Acoustics: Touring-grade NEXO loudspeakers tuned by an in-house engineer deliver big-room sound in a compact space.
  • Booths and Pit Layout: A tight stage pit pairs with double-seated booths running alongside the main bar walkway.
  • Midweek Improv Sessions: Midweek slots spotlight freestyle jams and improv sets alongside packed weekend bills.
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Why Choose Shotkickers

Why live music lovers and locals choose Shotkickers in Thornbury

  • Concert-Grade Sound in an Up-Close Room

    Equipped with touring-grade NEXO loudspeakers and a professional engineer at the mixing desk, live sets sound crystal clear and powerful despite the venue's intimate footprint.

    Genuine engineer on the desk, and the sweetest of loudspeakers, NEXO

    Mark Blanch

  • Intimate Front-Stage Energy

    The front floor puts gig-goers directly against the small stage, creating an electrifying, visceral atmosphere where you are right up in the action.

    The stage is so small and that is one of the bonuses in seeing live music here.

    Matthew Yau

  • Warm and Inclusive Crowd Culture

    The venue maintains an approachable, neighborhood vibe with attentive staff and an inclusive environment where solo attendees and music lovers immediately feel at ease.

    staff and crowd were friendly and inclusive and it felt like a safe environment

    Ellen O'Brien

  • Community-Driven Jam and Improv Sessions

    Midweek sessions feature regular freestyle and improv nights that bring local players and gig-goers together into an engaged, welcoming music community.

    Great vibes great community connection, generous house band.

    Andrea Stewart

  • Cozy Booth Seating Along the Walkway

    Lining the bar walkway, double-seated booths give guests a cozy, dedicated perch to drink, talk, and watch gigs away from the standing crush.

    Perfectly small, grab a booth and settle in.

    Liz F

  • Quality Pub Grub and Affordable Pints

    A reliable back kitchen pumps out tasty burgers and cheesy chips alongside affordable beers on tap and mixed cocktails throughout the gig.

    Unbelievable food for an unexpected spot, burgers are great and the cheesy chips really tops it off

    Nathan Zanella

Fresh pub bites and house cocktails served alongside live music

  • Burgers

    burgers are great

    Nathan Zanella

  • Cheesy chips

    cheesy chips really tops it off

    Nathan Zanella

  • Peach and Hibiscus Spritz

    Peach and Hibiscus Spritz delicious.

    Karen Thorne

  • Spicy margaritas

    stunning spicy margaritas!

    Yolanda Riveros

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful sound, layout, and hospitality touches that define the Shotkickers experience

  • Live NEXO Sound Desk Mixing

    Performances are mixed on the desk by a dedicated sound engineer through concert-spec NEXO loudspeakers in an intimate room setting.

  • Weekly Freestyle Improv Nights

    Tuesdays feature open improv band sessions like Dont Sweat the Technique with a generous house band welcoming new attendees.

  • Fireside Booth Seating by the Stage

    Guests can settle into double-seated booths lining the walkway wall, offering dedicated seating right next to the stage pit.

  • Attentive Personal Hospitality

    Staff and door hosts build personal rapport with gig-goers, from music banter at the door to tracking down lost items on social channels.

Before you head over

Practical advice on navigating room flow, bathroom access, and midweek music schedules

  • Step past the bar for stage space

    The entrance and bar walkway can look deceptive and tight near the booths, but moving past the bar toward the small front stage reveals more room to stand and watch the show.

  • Plan bathroom runs around band sets

    Navigating through crowds near the stage and booths to reach the loos can be hectic during full shows, so give yourself extra time and patience between sets.

  • Check schedules for midweek improv nights

    Catch regular improv sessions like Tuesday night freestyle grooves, and check the organizer's social pages beforehand as performances occasionally take planned breaks.

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