Ricardo’s presents Velvet @ The Vanguard

Sponsored by Heaps Normal

Ricardo’s returns to its spiritual home in the Inner West, now at The Vanguard. A resurrection of Sydney’s underground sound where community, emerging talent, and creativity converge. Ricardo’s is more than just a show it’s where the best of Sydney’s music scene comes alive. Select Sunday afternoons, join us for live acts, surprise DJs, and genre-bending energy that fuels the city’s underground pulse.

 Sundays from 2pm

 Aug 3 | Sept 14 | Oct 12 | Nov 30

 The Vanguard, Newtown

 Early Bird tickets $10 + BF

 Fully licensed | Seated & Standing 

Doors 2pm

Introducing Broken Angle Collective

Dub, UK jazz, psychedelia, and global grooves. Led by Benjamin Samuels (sax & clarinet), Rory Brown (bass), and Gabriel Harlem (drums), their shows are hypnotic, virtuosic, and always packed with surprise guests.

Flux State Returns

An experimental jazz-electronic group blending live instruments with sequenced electronics to create immersive, danceable sets. Their unique fusion of introspective jazz and emotive electronic textures provides a captivating journey for the crowd.

Proudly sponsored by Heaps Normal, supporting our mission to build community and creativity, while offering a space where the music never stops.

Now on Sunday afternoons, Ricardo’s is the perfect end to your weekend. Get your fix of fresh sounds, vibrant energy, and a sense of community to cap off your Sunday.

Soul. Jazz. Dub. Funk. Experimental.

A community-focused series spotlighting some of Sydney’s most exciting emerging acts.

Ricardo’s is back. Welcome to the underground.

TICKETING INFO

This is an 18+ event. 

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise.
No Outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue. 

All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous  behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from  this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.

We know that times are tough, but please help us stay open by arriving when the doors open and eating & drinking at the venue.