The Masters Apprentices
The Brunswick Ballroom, 25-27 David St, 3056 Brunswick Directions
Sun 04.10.2026 13:00
DOORS 1PM // KITCHEN OPENS 1PM // SHOW STARTS 2PM The Masters Apprentices are returning to Melbourne on Sunday October 4th 2026! Homegrown legendary Oz rock band spanning over 6 decades, featuring original 1960s members including Mick Bower (guitarist and principal composer) and Brian Vaughton (drums). Vocalist Craig Holden upfront, Bill Harrod (Bass), Dan Matejcic (guitar) round out the line-up. In the 60's the Masters became a rock’n’roll/ rhythm and blues institution alongside The Aztecs, The Loved Ones, The Twilights and Easybeats taking Australia by storm. Now over 60 years later they reunite to rock out yet again with a brand new repertoire in their original 60's garage band format. It’s the only band from that era still performing major shows. Hear the early hits penned by Mick Bower, ‘Living In A Child's Dream’, ‘Wars Or Hands Of Time’ and ‘Undecided’ alongside evergreen hits from later years such as 'Elevator Driver', 'Turn Up Your Radio', 'Because I Love You' and much more.
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The Master's Apprentices
Australian Music Legends The Masters Apprentices founding 1960s members Mick Bower & Brian Vaughton with Craig Holden, Bill Harrod and Dan Matejcic.
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Masters ApprenticesLegendary Oz rock band The Masters Apprentices have a career
spanning over 5 decades. The Masters Apprentices feature 4 original 1960s members including Mick Bower (guitarist and principal composer), Brian Vaughton (drums), Gavin Webb (bass) and Rick Harrison (guitarist). Vocalist Craig Holden upfront, Bill Harrod (Bass) round out the lineup.
In the 60's the Masters became a rock’n’roll/ rhythm and blues institution, taking Australia by storm. Now over 50 years later they reunite to rock out yet again with a brand new repertoire in their original 60's garage band format. It’s the only band from that era still performing major shows.
Over the last 5 decades the legend behind the Masters' songs has grown worldwide. If you see the Masters Apprentices live you will hear the Mick Bower penned early hits such as ‘Living In A Child's Dream’, ‘Wars Or Hands Of Time’ and ‘Undecided’ alongside evergreen hits from the later lineup such as 'Because I Love You' & 'Turn Up Your Radio'.
