Birddog
The Gov - The Gibson Stage (Hindmarsh, SA)
Saturday, 24 January 2026 8:00 pm
Birddog are a 4-piece alt rock band hailing from Mildura. The band have played live shows with the likes of ILLY, The Screaming Jets, The Rubens, Kingswood, Chicken Salt, Reece Mastin, and many more.
The band began as a solo act by lead vocalist Courtney McMullan, before he
quickly introduced Rhys Barden into the group, the dynamic began with the two both playing guitar and singing, releasing their first three songs Drifter, Alone, and Lost My Mind via Sound House Musik, who also helped them gain a contract under Gold Coast based indie label Dark Escapes Music. The duo then incorporated drummer Xavier Leech, and began to alter their sound to become heavier and more like the sounds they grew up with, taking inspiration from
bands like the Foo Fighters and The Living End.
As a three piece, the band released their EP “Growing Pains” with Sound House Musik to critical success. Recently, the three have introduced a new member, Chase Davy, to the band, changing the dynamic entirely to create a
fuller sound, similar to their recordings. As it stands, the band consists of Courtney McMullan (Lead Vocals, Piano, Synth, Bass), Rhys Barden (Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar), Chase Davy (Bass, Rhythm Guitar), and Xavier Leech (Drums).
The four are currently recording their debut Album (Name TBC) so stay on the lookout for this breakout act!
The band began as a solo act by lead vocalist Courtney McMullan, before he
quickly introduced Rhys Barden into the group, the dynamic began with the two both playing guitar and singing, releasing their first three songs Drifter, Alone, and Lost My Mind via Sound House Musik, who also helped them gain a contract under Gold Coast based indie label Dark Escapes Music. The duo then incorporated drummer Xavier Leech, and began to alter their sound to become heavier and more like the sounds they grew up with, taking inspiration from
bands like the Foo Fighters and The Living End.
As a three piece, the band released their EP “Growing Pains” with Sound House Musik to critical success. Recently, the three have introduced a new member, Chase Davy, to the band, changing the dynamic entirely to create a
fuller sound, similar to their recordings. As it stands, the band consists of Courtney McMullan (Lead Vocals, Piano, Synth, Bass), Rhys Barden (Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar), Chase Davy (Bass, Rhythm Guitar), and Xavier Leech (Drums).
The four are currently recording their debut Album (Name TBC) so stay on the lookout for this breakout act!