Creativity. Collaboration. Connection. That’s what this intimate music venue, bar, and creative space in Northcote vows to be a walnut-hued haven for.
After flinging its doors open this week, High Note is a new brick-and-mortar venue from local music industry heavyweights Crown Ruler (responsible for events like Sun Cycle festival and collabs with Potato Head Bali and NTS radio). High Note is located in the beating heart of Northcote and will welcome everything from relaxed after-work drinks to live music.
“We wanted to create a diverse community-focused venue to suit High Street’s many moods,” says Crown Ruler founder Jamie Bennett. “This is a special spot for people to meet and connect, the type of which doesn’t currently exist here in Melbourne.”
The highlight of High Note will be its impressive sound system featuring original vintage Altec horns that once graced the Sydney Opera House. As for hospitality, there will be a drinks list featuring old-school classics and crisp beers from the taps along with Australian wines.
Beyond monthly music programming curated by Crown Ruler, High Note’s performance space will become a hub for music education and artistic collaboration. From hosting exhibitions to record fairs and artist Q&As, the venue is set to be an “info-den” where fledgling artists can cut their teeth in workshops on music production, writing and more.