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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, 6 months ago: The gig Kush, Keith James Guild @ Headquarters on Saturday, Apr 1 1972 was added.

12 years, 10 months ago: The gig @ Matthew Flinders Hotel on Friday, Oct 5 1973 was edited.

12 years, 11 months ago: The gig Phase 2 @ Colosseum Hotel on Friday, Jun 8 1973 was added.

12 years, 11 months ago: The gig Jeff Crozier, Spectrum, King Harvest, Lipp Arthur, Daddy Cool, Healing Force, Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, Gerry Humphreys and the Joy Boys @ T. F. Much Ballroom on Thursday, Dec 31 1970 was edited.

12 years, 6 months ago: The gig Highway @ South Side Six Hotel on Sunday, Jan 23 1972 was added.

12 years, 11 months ago: The gig Dave McCallum Power Set and others @ 431 on Saturday, Jun 6 was added.