Live Music Venue 
Cr Field and Camp streets, Ballarat, Victoria 3350

At Sonika, we're all about the all-ages live music scene: music and events for young people, by young people. Shout out to FReeZA and the City of Ballarat Youth Services, who fund and support us, and to everyone involved in putting together our events.

Music is our thing.

Debut Album Out Now 

Mike O'Dowd was born in Melbourne, Australia. He moved overseas in his early 20s to travel and develop as a Singer-Songwriter.

Living between New York, Montreal and Berlin, he released his debut single ‘New Blue Moon' in 2017. 

Mike returned to Melbourne during the pandemic to record his debut album with Burke Reid (Courtney Barnett, Julia Jacklin, The Drones) Jesse Williams (Leah Senior, Girlatones) and Alex O’Gorman (Angie McMahon) 

‘Over Lover Leaves’ embraces the Melbourne artist’s indie roots and weaves tales of heartbreak, love and loss into a rich tapestry with respect, care and grace, following on from his debut single ‘ New Blue Moon’ in 2017.’ 
-Beat Magazine 

'The recording sounds and feels like you're watching a live performance in a cozy venue. I love that it doesn't sound over produced.' 
-Montreal Rampage

‘With a lush atmosphere, emotional lyrics, and O’Dowd’s vocals to navigate us, it’s easy to lose yourself in the intimacy of this release.’
-Forte Magazine

Followers of Karova Lounge