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The Ultimate Gig Guide (TUGG) tracks the history of the live music scene in Melbourne from organised dance hall events, to discos and the thriving pub music scene of today.

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12 years, 7 months ago: The gig Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs @ King Neptunes on Friday, Feb 4 1972 was added.

12 years, 11 months ago: The gig Ayers Rock, Kush @ Matthew Flinders Hotel on Saturday, Sep 22 1973 was added.

12 years, 12 months ago: The gig Skyhooks @ Beaumaris Youth Centre on Saturday, Apr 20 was added.

12 years, 7 months ago: The gig Benefit @ Shelter on Saturday, Jul 3 1971 was edited.

12 years, 6 months ago: The gig Daddy Cool, Ruben Tice and others @ Parthenon on Saturday, Jun 17 1972 was edited.

12 years, 7 months ago: The gig Mr Muse @ Racecourse Hotel on Saturday, Jan 29 1972 was added.