Rowena Wise

Indie-folk songwriter Rowena Wise and her full band celebrate sophomore album Bad Things Feel Good at Howler, a tender, point-blank look at the pain of transformation, and what it means to be flesh and blood.

Written over two years of near-constant touring and recorded live over three days at The Ratshack in Collingwood with producer Rob Muinos (Julia Jacklin, Didirri), the album traces heartbreak, estrangement, and the knottier growing pains of adulthood through candid poetic lyricism and a raw live band production. With Richard Bradbeer on bass and Jess Ellwood on drums, the songs hold space rather than demand attention - and in a room like Howler, that kind of restraint hits differently.

Rowena's Melbourne headline shows have sold out both times. Since debuting in 2018, she has amassed over 10 million streams, earned airplay across triple j, Double j and Unearthed, and toured extensively across Australia, the UK, Europe, the USA and Canada, supporting artists including Holy Holy, Ball Park Music, Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey. Her 2024 debut album, Senseless Acts of Beauty, was praised by CLASH Magazine as “carefully etched indie folk” and shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize. Her highly anticipated sophomore album, Bad Things Feel Good, a tender, point-blank meditation on transformation, is out August 7, 2026 via Beloved Records. “Carefully etched indie folk” — CLASH Magazine “Fragrant introspection” — FLOOD

Tour supported by Double J.

With support on the night from Hannah McKittrick Trio & Ullah (solo).

Venue Info

Shows are Standing unless clearly stated. Check Ticket Type when purchasing.

Howler Bar & Grill
The kitchen will be serving a full menu from 5pm (Tues - Fri) and 2pm (Sat - Sun) till late including vegan and vegetarian options.
You can view the delicious offerings available at https://www.howlerbrunswick.com/bar-and-food.

Bookings are not essential but recommended at https://obee.com.au/howlerbar.

Accessibility
Howler is Accessible.
Both Garden and Theatre are 100% accessible for patrons including a central restroom and easy curbside access for car services.

This venue accepts companion cards. Simply purchase your ticket and contact the ticketing support team to arrange access for your Companion.

Parking
A park and ride, council operated carpark is located immediately outside of Howler's doors.

Public Transport
Howler is conveniently located just a two minute walk from both the Route 19 Coburg tram (stop 21), and Jewel train station on the Upfield line.

Bicycle
We adjoin the Upfield Bike Path and have many designated bike parks on site.