What the Fuck is Up, Bunbury!
- lovesick.
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Bunbury’s reputation has been shaped by a handful of loud headlines, but the city’s creative output tells a completely different story. Beyond the stereotypes is a scene full of artists building something that's breaking out of the South West. Here are three acts proving Bunbury deserves a closer look.
Noise Abatement
This 3-piece is pushing heartfelt alt-punk up and down the west coast, landing support slots with C.O.F.F.I.N, RATSALAD, The Smith Street Band and Sly Withers along the way.
"We love to play any and every show - being regional is kind of a superpower to us. We love playing shows at country pubs and backyard parties, but we also love hitting the city and repping Bunbury in the big smoke".
Members include Kayne (guitar and vocals), Liam (bass and vocals) and Grady (drums and vocals).
Noise Abatement are currently cooking up an EP as a follow-on from their debut single release 'Wayside' last year. Expect to see a single coming very soon.
Noise Abatement play August 15 at the Prince of Wales in Bunbury.
Scumlings
Scumlings operates where art, memory and noise collide. Their DIY spirit fuels a blend of scuzzy video‑game visuals and internet‑horror nostalgia, creating a sound that nods to The Garden’s experimental freedom and the industrial shoegaze grit of They Are Gutting a Body of Water.
Members include:
Sam Emmett (he/they) - guitar, vocals, production, Jacob Emmett (he/him) - guitar, Haylee Atkinson (she/her) - bass, Ella Herrod (she/they) - drums.
Scumlings have debut EP 'Scumland' on its way towards the end of this year. 'Scumland' revolves around the concepts of identity, growth, nostalgia and injustice.
Scumlings play August 6 at The Bird, supporting Butterflyviolence, August 21 at The Bird supporting Clearpill, and August 29 for Asami's single launch at The Swan Hotel.
Hazelmead
Hazelmead is an Australian-American DIY artist based in Bunbury. Spinning worlds with her poignant lyrics and ethereal voice, the alternative folky, gazey, whimsical emo falls somewhere between Phoebe Bridgers, Ethel Cain and Radiohead.
Hazemead’s debut album arrived in 2025 following a string of singles, and her upcoming sophomore release is rumoured to explore femininity, the digital age, dissidence, folk horror and nature more prominently.
Catch Hazelmead live at the {B}lab Bunbury on the 12th of August.
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