about us
Bringing stadium shows to the local pub scene is COOLDAD
Known for being one of Melbourne’s most adored bands, cutting through with their alt-rock indie-pop bops, as well as colourful, charismatic and unforgettable live performances.
This band is paving their own path in history!
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ACHIEVEMENTS
✭ Supported notable touring Australian acts such as Beans (VIC), Nana's Pie (QLD) and Street Legal (SA)
✭ Appeared at festivals including, Always Live: Garage Band (2023), Queenscliff Musical Festival (2023), and Nightjar: The Big Thrift (2025)
✭ Winners of Music Video of the Year Award (2024) for ‘Major Sea’ at the Melbourne District Music Awards
✭ Music Video for ‘War in Hong Kong’ featured on ABC's ‘Rage’
✭ Released debut EP ‘Spaceman’ taking it on a regional tour in 2023
✭ Released debut LP ‘1971’ in mid July followed by a sold-out album launch in early August