The Pairs

**PLAYING TIMES:   
THE PAIRS 9.30PM 'TIL 10.10PM  
VALLEY ROAD 8.30PM  
OCEANIQUE 7.30PM**  
  
  
FREE ENTRY | $20 CHICKEN & EGGPLANT PARMAS | $10 PINTS OF MOUNTAIN GOAT  
  
Kick those Monday blues to the curb at Social Sanctuary – your weekly night of free live music at NSC. We've lined up a stellar roster of your fave local artists and some exciting new talents breezing through town!  
  
This week The Pairs (CA), Valley Road and Oceanique are stopping by for a show.   
  
Canadian folk trio, THE PAIRS make their Australian debut this summer. Powered by soaring sister harmonies, this quirky trio's unbottled chemistry quickly connects them to their audience. Renée Coughlin, Noelle Frances Coughlin and Hillary Watson are the three distinct lead singer-songwriters of The Pairs. Together they offer a unique blend of music with stories of life's hope, hilarity, and hardship. These classically trained vocalists blur the line between the stage and the crowd as if we've pulled up a seat around their family's lively kitchen table. This award-winning group has been touring internationally since 2022 and they’ve performed at renowned festivals in the US, Mexico and their homeland of Canada, including Rocky Mountain Folks Fest (USA), Sisters Folks Festival (USA), Festival Internacional Cervantino (Mexico) and the Calgary Folk Festival (Canada).  
  
Valley Road love to sing together, drawing out the emotion in a song in a way that goes straight to the heart. Longtime friends Bec & Marty have spent years sharing music around the table at Marty's sheep farm. Their love of folk music is reflected in their thoughtful songwriting, sparkling guitar lines and easeful harmonies. They released their acclaimed debut album in 2023 and recently supported The Waifs on their 2025 Victorian tour.  
  
Originally from regional Western Australia, now based in Naarm/Melbourne, twin sisters Maddy and Jess Houston of Oceanique create music that blends heartfelt storytelling with seamless harmonies. The duo’s sound draws comparisons to the sibling harmonies of First Aid Kit and The Staves, combining folk traditions with warm, reflective melodies reminiscent of the vast country sky. Since their debut in 2019, Oceanique has become a rising act in the Australian folk music scene. Highlights include winning Port Fairy Folk Festival’s ‘Emerging Artist of the Year’ (2024) and Folk Alliance Australia’s ‘Youth Artist of the Year’ (2022). Their captivating live performances have graced renowned festivals such as the National Folk Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, and Port Fairy Folk Festival as well as supporting celebrated artists, including The Waifs at Geelong Arts Centre.  
  
  
Social Sanctuary is proud to be sponsored by Mountain Goat.  
  
Our show is being held on the lands of the Wurundjeri People and we wish to acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners of this land we are gathered on. We also pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and Aboriginal Elders of other communities that may join us for our show.  
  
**THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+**  
Northcote Social Club strives to create a safe space that everyone can enjoy.  
Crowd surfing & dangerous behaviour will result in removal from the venue.  
[**Full conditions of entry**](https://northcotesocialclub.com/app/uploads/2025/06/NSC-TCs-BLACK-1.pdf) **|** [**Accessibility Info**](https://northcotesocialclub.com/accessibility/)   
  
  
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The Pairs

Event Description

‘Social Sanctuary’ With The Pairs (Ca) + Special Guests

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