Simona Castricum + Perfect Actress at The Vanguard

Naarm/Melbourne artist Simona Castricum launches her fifth studio album Villain, out 4 September 2026 via her own imprint Trans-Brunswick Express (T-BE), with a national Australian tour across October and November.

Led by singles ‘Rupture’, ‘Outgrown’ and ‘Say Less’, Villain opens Castricum's sound into a full embodiment of guitars, drums and synths. Performing live as a duo with Anetta Nevin on drums, Castricum brings Villain to stages around Australia following appearances at Golden Plains, Dark Mofo and Melbourne Music Week, and performances alongside Lydia Lunch, Drab Majesty, Peaches and !!!.

Recorded between Rolling Stock Studios in Collingwood and Castricum's own Trans-Brunswick Express studio, Villain was produced by Castricum, with vocal production by Sui Zhen, drums engineered by Jonnine Nokes (Screensaver) and mixing by Los Angeles producer Jorge Elbrecht (Wild Nothing, Tamaryn, Sky Ferreira, Japanese Breakfast).

Villain - Out 4 September 2026 via Trans-Brunswick Express and Poison City Records

Simona will be joined by Sydney's Perfect Actress, where post-punk dreams of leather are never enough to wake up in your make-up.  

TICKETING INFO

This is an 18+ event. 

Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

This will be a general admission standing room show, seating will be available on a first come first served basis on both the main floor & mezzanine. Should you have accessibility needs please email team@thevanguard.com.au

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.

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.