Effective period / Period of releases: 1984 - 1985

Members: Gus Till, Simon Polinski, Sam Sejavka, Shane Andalou, Mick Lewis, Ross Farnell, Carl Manuell, Shaun Anderson

Beargarden was a new wave band from Melbourne, Australia which, though well regarded critically, failed to achieve widespread success. It evolved directly from the post-punk group 'The Ears' which disbanded in 1981 and reformed under the new name with Ross Farnell replacing Cathy McQuade on bass. The other members were Sam Sejavka ( vocals) Mick Lewis (guitar), Carl Manuell (drums) and Gus Till (keyboards). Lewis was replaced later that year by Shane Andalou.