St Kilda , Melbourne’s famous beachside suburb is an inner urban mecca for touring bands who perform at the Palais Theatre on the lower esplanade .
This venerable establishment also plays host to many local acts and recently showcased Australia’s finest local talent with a fundraising concert for the Sacred Heart Mission .
A long running event , acts , past and present , who’ve performed include Paul Kelly , Dan Sultan and Tex Perkins .
That esteemed live music venue , the Esplanade Hotel , of the Espy , as its affectionately known , is the scene for the popular local live music trivia , Rockwiz.
RockWiz is filmed amid the baroque grandeur of the Gerhswin Room. Rockwiz is broadcast weekly on TV at ABC 1
