7 NIGHTS A WEEK LIVE MUSIC
74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Open 7 days 3pm - 3am
9417 4155
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Band Bookings: bandbookings@theoldbar.com.au
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Upcoming Gigs
MORBID MONDAYS: SLANDER TONGUE (Germany) + GOLDMINDS + ELVIS II
🐍🇩🇪 Hungry for more SLANDER TONGUE? You got it. This Monday night at @theoldbar catch them with spesh guests @goldmindsband & @elvis2__ - farewell show before they fly back to Berlin so don’t miss out. $15 on the door, be there awww yeah 🤘
COSMIC WHIPLASH - Residency + HARVEY PINK'S FLYING BATHHOUSE + CLEAN BEAST
Cosmic Whiplash is coming to a Tuesday near you!
Bringing a cozy neon indie vibe to the Old Bar and packing each night with a smörgasbord of bands, you'll have a good excuse to come outside on a weeknight.
Let's all get a little loud & weird together!
Who's playing with us? I'm glad you asked:
25th
Harvey Pink's Flying Bathhouse https://www.instagram.com/harveyfknpink
Clean Beast https://www.instagram.com/cleanbeast__music
GOOD MUSIC PRESENTS: CIGARETTES & ALCOHOL w/ EGOISM + SCATTERLIGHT + RED MOON COWBOY
Good Music presents Cigarettes & Alcohol.
Playing Britpop hits until late.
Also featuring live performances from...
EGOISM
SCATTER LIGHT
RED MOON COWBOY
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am
Location: 74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
18+ event.
JOSHUA SEYMOUR - Launch + LITTLE JOHN + ESTHER RIVERS
Joshua Seymour (Single Launch) with Little John / Esther Rivers
The Old Bar Friday November 28
Joshua Seymoure launches Dr Gold, the opening single from his much anticipated album Home Is Not A Place
The album was recorded in Melbourne with friend and collaborator Nick Finch (Cash Savage & The Last Drinks) and features members of The Last Drinks, experimental drummer Maria Moles, and Georgia Knight.
Josh Seyour’s new music occupies an atmospheric and cinematic sonic landscape.
It is an album of expansive, gorgeous, otherworldly synth driven folk.
Performing these songs this special show Joshua Seymour will be joined on stage by a band composed of Nick Finch (synth), Sienna Thornton (violin) and Northern Phil (pedalsteel).
Also performing will be Little John - returning to the stage after more than a decade in hiatus. In 2011 Little John’s released the album Put Your Hands On Me, one of the finest records to come out of Melbourne in the last 20 years. It was released to critical acclaim but shortly afterwards he stopped performing music altogether.
Opening the night will be Old Bar’s favorite Glamcore artist Esther Rivers.
FREE ENTRY ARVO SHOW: FISH EYE + CANARY BONES + THE PASS + ALL THAT'S LEFT OF YOU
ALL THAT'S LEFT OF YOU (SCREAMO):
https://youtu.be/-_OdM9aalkc?si=qLfDvRjj3FVC53kH
THE PASS (HARDCORE PUNK/SLUDGE):
https://itsthepass.bandcamp.com/
CANARY BONES (NOISE ROCK/POST-HARDCORE):
https://canarybones.bandcamp.com/
FISHEYE (INDIE/POST-ROCK):
https://fisheye-band.bandcamp.com/
@ THE OLD BAR, 74-76 JOHNSTON ST, FITZROY 3065
DOORS 3PM, FREE ENTRY
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We acknowledge that the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation are the traditional custodians of the land on which this event will take place. We pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
TENCH - launch + PLEASERS A.D> + CLOTHESLINED
Northside noise merchants TENCH have chipped away for the better part of 2025 to finally bring together their debut album MIND BAIT; a collection of piss and vinegar clangour that is angrier, heavier growth from the 2024 ‘Gutted’ EP release.
The album is TENCH’s first release under Melbourne based label UnDunn Records and will be brought live to the masses on Saturday 29th November at Old Bar.
Supporting the saturation of sound and speed will be Clotheslined and Pleasers A.D.
ROSALIE CHILVERS (WA) + STARLET
Rosalie Chilvers – Live at Old Bar
True, loud, and proud—WA’s own pop-rock princess Rosalie Chilvers is bringing her unapologetic energy to Melbourne for a headline show at Old Bar on Sunday, November 30th.
Fresh off the back of main stage slots at Hyperfest and SIDEFEST, and a regional tour for her debut EP Don’t Play In Traffic, Rosalie commands the room with songs that act as diary entries turned anthems. From lost friendships to glitter-soaked heartbreak, expect a set filled with whiplash-inducing gusto and stories of life in all their dramatic glory.
She is joined by Melbourne’s Starlet, a singer-songwriter blending atmospheric alt-pop with sharp, introspective storytelling. Following the release of her debut single Gemini, Starlet delivers emotional clarity and layered textures, balancing softness with an edge.
Supports: Starlet + More TBA Doors: 7:30 PM Tickets: $10 + BF via Oztix
LUCKY - Launch + PRIVATE MOUNTAIN + NICK KEOUGH
Growing up in Staghorn Flat, Victoria, Lucky burst onto the scene in flurry of fuzzy guitars and captivating storytelling. Blending the raw energy of alternative rock, with the dreamy haze of modern indie, her music captures the nuances of life's everyday moments and dives deep, putting you right at the centre of her world.
Having supported the likes of The Belair Lip Bombs, Hockey Dad, Armlock and Dear Seattle, and a buzzy BIGSOUND 2025 showcase, the Melbourne based artist is set for an exciting 2026 - following the release of her single ‘Lady Beetle’, Lucky is building a devoted audience who are eagerly waiting to see what’s in store next.
Catch Lucky perform her debut headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne in November & December.
SUPER AMERICAN EAGLE + RUBY & THE CLUMSY DOLLIES + GRACE MITCHELL + NASAL SPRAY
Super American Eagle have been a bit quiet of late on the gig front but charge back in a blaze of glory showcasing some new tunes they’ve been working on with a show at the Old Bar, Fitzroy on Friday November 21. Special guests are Ruby & the Clumsy Dollies whose debut single ‘Too True For You’ was released early October, the wonderful Grace Mitchell playing solo & Ballarat punks Nasal Spray. Tickets on sale now for fifteen bucks plus booking fee.
JENNY DON’T & THE SPURS (USA) + HOGWASH
LOVE POLICE PRESENTS
JENNY DON’T & THE SPURS
AUSTRALIAN TOUR NOVEMBER 2025
This November, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs return, bringing their electrifying brand of high-energy Country & Western to stages across the country, with shows that will leave you hollering for more.
For over a decade, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs have been blazing their own trail through the music world. Pioneering a sound that fuses the grit of garage rock with the swagger of classic country, they’ve captivated audiences from the dusty dive bars of the Pacific Northwest to stages across Europe, South America and beyond. Now, the Portland quartet return to Oz ready to deliver their foot-stomping, hip-shaking shows to Australian fans.
At the heart of the band is Jenny Don’t – a powerhouse frontwoman whose fierce independence and fearless songwriting embody the true outlaw spirit. Her voice carries echoes of country legends like Patsy Cline and Wanda Jackson, while her energy channels the rawness of a punk rock heart. With lead guitarist Christopher March weaving reverb-drenched licks like tumbleweeds across a desert highway, bass player Kelly Halliburton driving the groove, and drummer Buddy Weeks keeping the tempo tight, the Spurs create a sound that’s as infectious as it is authentic.
Expect blistering tempos, twangy riffs, and a kick ass show dripping with the same handcrafted style as Jenny’s own rhinestone-studded three-piece suit. Whether you’re a traditional country fan, a garage rock devotee, or simply love a good old-fashioned hoedown, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs promise a night to remember.
This is one ride you don’t want to miss!
COSMIC WHIPLASH - Residency w/ LOCAL SWEETHEART + ATIVANDAL
Cosmic Whiplash is coming to a Tuesday near you!
Bringing a cozy neon indie vibe to the Old Bar and packing each night with a smörgasbord of bands, you'll have a good excuse to come outside on a weeknight.
Let's all get a little loud & weird together!
Who's playing with us? I'm glad you asked:
18th
Ativandal https://www.instagram.com/ativandal
Local Sweetheart https://www.instagram.com/localsweetheartmusic/
25th
Harvey Pink's Flying Bathhouse https://www.instagram.com/harveyfknpink
Clean Beast https://www.instagram.com/cleanbeast__music
FREE ENTRY MORBID MONDAYS w/ CIRCLE OF BLOOD + INSCRYPTIONS
MORBID MONDAYS AT OLD BAR
Brining you the finest heavy and weird shit every Monday night,
Monday November 17th - Free Entry - 8PM Start
CIRCLE OF BLOOD
Death Metal
https://circleofblood.bandcamp.com/
INSCRYPTIONS
Acid Bath Inspired beatdown sludge metal
https://inscryptionsband.bandcamp.com/
FREE ENTRY - HAPPY HOUR 3pm - 6pm
DISGRUNTLED CIVIL SERVANT + SPEEDBUMPS + OIL RIG + FOURTH
November 16th at The Old Bar, it's going to get loud. Get ready for a big night of punk and more from four great acts with a lot to say. Only ten bucks (+ booking fees) so get your ticket now!
DISGRUNTLED CIVIL SERVANT
Loud, obnoxious and aggressively fun, Disgruntled Civil Servant are a high energy art-punk trio, as heavy as they are silly, with influences ranging from Karl to Groucho. Based between Melbourne and Warrnambool, they released their first single "Live To Punt" in January 2024 and have been busy ever since. In September they released "The Bella EP", which was followed by their debut album "It Ain't Easy Being Me" in November, featuring the single "OK Radio". With no signs of slowing down, 2025 has so far been another busy for the noisy trio, with shows supporting artists such as Regurgitator, King Parrot and Cash Savage, as well as the release of their latest EP, “The Woke Mind Virus” and it’s accompanying singles.
SPEED BUMPS
Melbourne’s newest hard-biting punk rockers. They’ve been conquering Melbourne venues since May with their loud, hard hitting, catchy tunes that blend modern punk energy with classic Aussie Rock N Roll. Check out their debut single “Speedin” now!
OIL RIG
Two-piece anti-cappo proto-punk zig-zag ka-blam. Short answer; Oil Rig. Long answer if you must, a minimalist punk duo writing grubby little bass riffs and tub-thumping tub thumping. Forming at a midweek show in barter town, Oil Rig is a trashy love letter to any band that’s got something to say; a trashy, drunken scribbling that we hope comes off earnest.
Songs about radicals, capital and sabbaticals (two truths and a lie). We tried to be straight edge but we both work hospo. Tried being Devo but we don’t get synths.
Oil Rig: the best ya gonna get!
FOURTH
Fourth is a project about Australian hubris. The first ‘rantcore’ artist of his type, Fourth combines plunderphonics with unrestrained observations on the Australian condition
-Doors at 7:30-
BLACK RHENO + FRANKENBOK + TONGUE SCUM
Black Rheno, Frankenbok & Tongue Scum - Sat Nov 15 - The Old Bar
Celebrating 10 years of meaty riffs and non-stop heavy metal mayhem, Black Rheno are hitting a select list of venues this November to mark this milestone occasion.
Since their very first show back in November 2015, Black Rheno have been a relentless force in the Australian heavy scene - not only touring the country off their own backs, but also tearing it up alongside some true legends of the metal world. They’ve toured alongside heavyweights like Napalm Death, Lock Up, Brujeria, King Parrot, Psycroptic, Phil Anselmo and The Illegals, and more.
They’ve taken on the US to play South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, thrown down with Darkest Hour, Ringworm and Rivers of Nihil in Los Angeles, and toured across Australia, Japan and New Zealand with sludge icons Eyehategod. They even supported the mighty Pantera at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in 2024. Black Rheno have pushed hard from day one - and show no signs of slowing down.
This November, come celebrate with the guys as they team up with a killer lineup of bands and bring it to the stage the only way they know how: live, unfiltered, and unapologetically raw!
FREE ENTRY ARVO SHOW: THE COOLABAHS - Launch + ALARMS
Time to get on your favourite flanno, pull out your favourite stubby holder, and get down to The Old Bar for an afternoon of free music!
The Coolabahs are set to release their latest single which they've been working on for some time and joining them will be the Bendigo electric rock outfit ALARMS
Free Entry and it all goes down on Nov 15!
DOOM SCROLL (USA) + RENT STRIKE (USA) + THE CROP TOPS + THE DEAD PEASANTS
Colorado’s DOOM SCROLL will bring an aggressive, melodic punk/crust wave of complex acoustic instrumentation and layers of harmonies knitted from decades of music appreciation and performance. Doom Scroll is one of six bands signed to Bottles to the Ground, the upstart label from NOFX front man Fat Mike, an imprint of the iconic punk label Fat Wreck Chords. Alongside diverse acts like ska-fusion veterans Fishbone and punk-rap poets Codefendants, Doom Scroll’s unique blend of pop, punk, folk and acoustic metal music makes it a perfect fit for the label’s eclectic flagship roster. The band has been lauded by music news outlets like Dying Scene, Rebel Noise, Punknews.org and Houston Press. Besides songs which range from politically-charged to existential in nature, Doom Scroll has leaned on its musicianship and vocal harmonies to draw in daring listeners. In just 4 years, Doom Scroll have played over 200 shows. Noteworthy festivals they’ve performed at include Riot Fest Chicago, Muddy Roots, Compost Heap, and Hellbound.
https://youtu.be/eW1PAGjZxzw?si=TYXxxvlhyOF4QeNq
https://www.doomscrollband.com/
https://www.doomscrollband.com/press
RENT STRIKE is a lore-heavy, genre-mixing amalgamation of folk, punk, jazz, and rock, hell-bent on the abolition of the present state of music. Their 2018 Lord of the Rings concept album IX has received widespread accolades and radically transformed the lives of listeners worldwide. The years since have seen the releases of the ambitious concept albums NOW, and Möbius Strip Mall, both sonically and lyrically pushing the boundaries of convention. RENT STRIKE refuses a world where they or anybody else is placed in any sort of box, and affirms a vision of a future where all are free, forever!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI6d6Clcirc
GOOD MUSIC PRESENTS: REAL SLEAZE w/ DAY DREAMERS + ARABELLA & THE HEIST + TUDOR CLUB
Good Music presents Real Sleaze.
Playing indie sleaze hits until late.
Also featuring live performances from...
DAY DREAMERS
ARABELLA AND THE HEIST
TUDOR CLUB
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am
Location: 74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
18+ event.
COSMIC WHIPLASH - Residency + BIRDGIRL + WINNIE TRAPPETT
Cosmic Whiplash is coming to a Tuesday near you!
Bringing a cozy neon indie vibe to the Old Bar and packing each night with a smörgasbord of bands, you'll have a good excuse to come outside on a weeknight.
Let's all get a little loud & weird together!
Who's playing with us? I'm glad you asked:
4th
Fellview https://www.instagram.com/fellviewband
Skink Tank https://www.instagram.com/skink.tank/
11th
Birdgirl https://www.instagram.com/birdgirlau/
Winne Trappett https://www.instagram.com/winnieandthewraiths/
18th
Ativandal https://www.instagram.com/ativandal
Local Sweetheart https://www.instagram.com/localsweetheartmusic/
25th
Harvey Pink's Flying Bathhouse https://www.instagram.com/harveyfknpink
Clean Beast https://www.instagram.com/cleanbeast__music

