Playlunch

Playlunch is an Australian bogan funk group from Melbourne, active since 2022. The project is led by Liam Bell. Its sound combines funk, pub rock and party-oriented dance music, with a strong Australian character.

Style and background

The band develops from musicians who first performed INXS covers in local pubs. From that starting point, it builds a style that aims to mix the groove and showmanship associated with classic funk with an Australian pub-rock sensibility. The result is described as bogan funk, a blend of swagger, rhythm and irreverence.

Performance identity

Playlunch is known for high-energy shows and for turning performances into large-scale celebrations. Its music is often characterised through comparisons that place funk alongside Australian rock and pub culture, emphasising the band’s distinctive local flavour.