RAMFest '25
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 - LEADBEATER HOTEL
10 Years of Gettin’ Loud
Get ready to watch a decade of Rock Academy Australia come alive on stage! As we celebrate 10 years of and unforgettable live shows and memories.
RAMFest is back! And this time we’re calling on members of the Rock Academy tribe – past and present to join us for this milestone event. Whether you were there at the start or you’re part of the newest wave of talent, we want to you to join us in this big event.
Live at The Leadbeater – October 5th The lineup is about to be announced for RAMFest ’25 and tickets go on sale Mon Sept 22.
Let’s bring the whole Rock Academy community together for one huge celebration. Ten years. One stage. All heart.
2025 Performers
Bailey Clarke Hodson
10 Rock Academys
Bailey Clarke Hodson is a solo artist who sings acoustic covers along with some of her heartfelt original songs to the stage. Bailey captivates the audience with her catchy melodies and widely known covers so people can sing along to the songs they know and love.
Clean Coil
Will Beadle . 12 Rock Academy’s
Peter Bateman, 4 Rock Academy’s
Clean Coil hailing from North east Victoria take their surfy folk good vibes with them all across Victoria, Playing youth stages and venues.
After Peter Bateman and William Beadle released latest EP Underpass, they continue to further develop their sound and write new material. Clean Coil can be seen anywhere across Victoria. Just listen out for their next release!
Matthew Kennedy
5 Rock Academys
Matthew Kennedy is a Naarm/Melbourne-based alternative folk artist hailed for his intimate lyrics and captivating melodies. With performances at iconic Melbourne venues such as the Espy and the Leadbeater Hotel under his belt, Matthew is set to make his mark on the local singer-songwriter scene.
Melofobia
Charlotte 3 Rock Academys
Adele 4 Rock Academys
Amber 5 Rock Academys
Marli (filling in) 5 Rock Academys
Grace O 3 Rock Academys
Grace B 1 Rock Academys
Melofobia is a teen rock band who blends styles of Evanescence to Paramore, Green Day and Korn into their music. Newly founded (Est. July 2025) the band met at RAM 40, and have flourished since then.
RAMFEST will be the first official gig of Melofobia.
Microplastics
15 Rock Academys
Declan Long has been part of multiple bands in Naarm since they were 14 years old, and has been lucky enough to have toured and shared the stage with some of their favourite acts. Now see them sing sad songs with acoustic guitar in hand under their new moniker Microplastics!
@capturedbysez
Elyzium Falls
Minami Deguchi 6 Rock Academys
ELYZIUM FALLS is a modern metalcore band blending raw energy with emotional depth, weaving crushing breakdowns, soaring hooks, and immersive atmospheres.
Formed by Port Macquarie natives Nicholas Murray (drums) and Logan Byrnes (bass), the lineup expanded in Melbourne with Sam Host and Brayden Lloyd (guitars), later completed by frontman Callum McCutcheon. While Brayden battles stage 4 brain cancer, Minami Deguchi steps in on guitar.
Drawing influence from I Prevail, Sleep Token, Dayseeker, Pierce the Veil, ONE OK ROCK, and Linkin Park, ELYZIUM FALLS aims to create a sanctuary for those who find healing in heavy music.
Paper St
Noah Angus 4 Rock Academys
Inspired by the raw energy of Royal Blood and Måneskin, the angst of Olivia Rodrigo and Paramore, and the theatrical grit of My Chemical Romance, Paper St is a Melbourne based band that delivers a dynamic fusion of heavy riffs, hard hitting hook-driven vocals, and creative groovy drumming.
We’re a power trio comprised of Evie Raia (vocals), Zane Banda (guitar) and Noah Angus (drums) that sounds like five—thanks to the use of effects, routing, and multiple amps, our single guitarist fills the mix with bass, rhythm, and lead tones simultaneously. Completely independent, self recorded and produced, our sound spans Hard Rock, Alternative, and Indie. But at its core, Paper St is about a good high-energy performance.
Ed Hirst & The Crane Gang
Saskia Robin 5 Rock Academys
Ed Hirst & the Crane Gang are a Naarm/Melbourne based alt-rock band.
Having met while in high school, they’ve since managed to tolerate each other enough to brew up a repertoire of covers and originals that are just as unique as they are. Ed Hirst & the Crane Gang is Saskia Robin on vocals/guitar/bass, Ed Hirst on bass/guitar, Asha Cooper on drums, and Asher Melzak-Parr on guitar.
Alexis Remi
Alexis 1 Rock Academy
Alexis Remi is a blend of alternative female rock and ambient acoustics, taking inspiration from artists such as PJ Harvey and Hole. After gigging around the Melb music scene for a couple of years, she released her highly anticipated first single ‘Playhouse’, in November last year, and is soon to release her debut Ep early 2026. Taking her love for poetry and her band’s passion for creating a unique sound and tone, she is an emerging artist worth watching.
Napalm For The Masses
Jack 9 Rock Academys
Jake 2 Rock Academys
Napalm For The Masses are Melbourne’s freshest hardcore punk band, reigning from Melbourne’s south east and putting a spin on the sounds of the Dead Kennedy’s and Bad Brains, Napalm are a must see, up and coming group that you don’t want to miss NAPALM FOR THE MASSES
Olly Chambers
8 Rock Academys
My first Rock Academy experience was back in 2017, After struggling at high school to find a place to fit in, Rock Academy was a home away from home and a breathe of fresh air after personal struggles. Through the years I got to play at iconic Melbourne venues such as the Central Club in Richmond, the M-Pavilion, play with musicians from New Zealand, a trip to Sydney and also meeting the many awesome mentors that have graced the stage at RAM
The most valuable take away for me however was the friends for life that I made through Rock Academy, as Phil Ceberano said “rock is its own reward” and the rock has definitely rewarded me at Rock Academy.
Sixth Degree Sunburn
Jasper Bos 6 Rock Academys
Jack McLean 4 Rock Academys
Sixth Degree Sunburn are a young trio based in the city of Melbourne/Naarm. They bring a new sound to the scene, combining different genres such as post-hardcore, emo, and post punk, creating something completely fresh and unique. They’re inspired by a different array of artists such as Joy Division, Title Fight, Sunny Day Real Estate, Pixies, and The Cure.
2024 Performers
Declan Long
15 Rock Academy’s.
Declan Long has been part of multiple bands in Naarm since they were 14 years old, and has been lucky enough to have toured and shared the stage with some of their favourite acts. Now see them sing sad songs with acoustic guitar in hand!
@capturedbysez
Clean Coil
Will Beadle . 12 Rock Academy’s
Peter Bateman, 4 Rock Academy’s
Clean Coil hailing from North east Victoria take their surfy folk good vibes with them all across Victoria, Playing youth stages and venues.
After Peter Bateman and William Beadle released latest EP Underpass, they continue to further develop their sound and write new material. Clean Coil can be seen anywhere across Victoria. Just listen out for their next release!
Zoe Hasagawa
13 Rock Academys
Zoe Hasegawa brings with her a distinct presence to the stage and her velvety vocals captivate the audience’s attention. Zoe weaves together a tapestry of sound, carrying elements of jazz, folk and Indie whilst remaining fresh and new.
Barr-Nun
Josh Barr 4 Rock Academy’s
Hailing from the vibrant Wagga Wagga, NSW, Barr-Nun is on the rise, with a fresh EP on the horizon. Fueled by the iconic Aussie Chiko Rolls and surfin the Wagga 5 o’clock wave, our sound is a nod to the gritty essence of Australian indie rock, drawing inspiration from the likes of Skegss, The Terrys, and Amyl and the Sniffers. Gigs be an electrifying showcase of raw energy, aiming to leave every audience member exhilarated.
Harriet Wraith
2 Rock Academys
Harriet Wraith weaves folk, pop, and a bit of blues into her original music. Her lyrics find their way to strike people’s hearts and stay in their heads for days with their catchiness and depth. Having been writing songs ever since she could sing, Harriet is constantly writing with new styles, muses and inspiration.
She’s only been performing live since March 2023, and is paving her way around the music scene in Naarm. The strength of her vocal, songwriting and instrumental ability is highlighted in her solo acoustic tracks, which allow a personal connection to be formed between the listener, and the soul-stirring lyrics.
Seven Pound Halo
Minami Deguchi: 6 Rock Academys
Pete Bateman: 4 Rock Academys
Seven Pound Halo is in-your-face and aggressive, but also very polite. But all you need to know is that it’s rock’n roll.
Having gigged everywhere in Melbourne and regional victoria, the band has spent the first half of 2024 recording with producer Woody Annison (Children Collide, Screamfeeder).
With their first single prepared for release in July, SPH’s ambition is to create a culture within music again.
The Patients
Owen Perks (Dr.Know) 16 Rock Academys
Kaeden Falzon 14 Rock Academys
Beau Formichi 4 Rock Academys
Jules Daniel 1 Rock Academy
35 Rock Academy’s between them, all members are Rock Academy alumni, with Dr.Know having 15 of those appearances (will be 16 by the time this show comes around), Kaeden with 14, Beau with 4 and Jules just the one so far.
The Patients are a fresh alternative rock band from Naarm/Melbourne delivering killer riffs and tunes reminiscent of alt rock pioneers of the 90s. They’re putting a fresh spin on the alt rock sound and are ready to take the world by storm.
Klara Formichi
2 Rock Academys
Inspired by a vast range of influences, from the soft acoustics of Jack Johnson to the bubblegum electro-pop of Marina and the Diamonds, Klara’s unique sound “reeks of girlhood”
Klara had played multiple venues including the last chance rock and roll bar, Nevs, Shotkickers, as well as countless open mics.
Klara is currently in the process of recording her self titled debut album.
Jackson Snooks
4 Rock Academys
Jackson has been rocking out in various bands around the Mornington Peninsula since he was ten years old. A veteran of three Peninsula and one City Rock Academies, he is a regular busker at Mornington market.
He recently performed two solo gigs at the Mornington Winter Music Festival, and in March, he accompanied Phil Cebrano in the “Summer Sunset” series of concerts at the new Karingal performance space. Jackson performs unique versions of well known songs as well as his own original tunes.
Crushed Lavender
32 Rock Academys
Crushed Lavender are a queer 4 piece band from Melbourne, ready to fill your ears with riot grrrl inspired music, bringing a fun, fast, enthusiastic performance to the stage. Yas, Claudia, Bella and Olly met at Rock Academy Australia and over their time as a band have played several gigs and festivals around Melbourne and released their first EP in February this year.
Saskia Robin
5 Rock Academys
Born and raised in Melbourne’s inner North, Saskia Robin is a singer, guitarist and songwriter who takes most of her inspiration from her dad’s 90s CD collection. Her sound, reminiscent of Liz Phair, Hole and Sharon Van Etton, is uniquely her own: a captivating blend of guitar, gliding vocals, and lyrics hitting a little too close to home. Having played multiple gigs around Melbourne over the last year, Saskia plans to release her first single mid-way through this year.
The Rest Is History
18 Rock Academys
Modern rock band hailing from all over Melbourne, The Rest Is History combine lyrical themes present in early 2000s emo music with both post-grunge and pop rock influences to create songs that they say are “pretty good”
Tax Evaders
19 Rock Academys
Using a combination of powerful guitar tones and basslines you can dance to, Tax Evaders are comprised of four high school mates from the suburbs of Melbourne: Nic Berry (Vocals, guitar), Rory Thomas (Lead guitar), Jude Lowe (Bass) and Felix O’Neil-Pugh (Drums).
Launching into the Melbourne gigging scene in 2021 the quartet have played a sell-out residency, joined Reece Mastin and Slowly Slowly on some of their recent tours, beaten multiple allegations of financial fraud and released singles with an EP set for release in 2024. The boys have gained comparisons to the live energy of 80s pop-rock outfits and hooky guitar parts of 2000s garage rock revival acts.
Just like a notice from the IRS, Tax Evaders’ music is not to be slept on.
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