It’s been a long time coming. Post-metal act Lily Of The Valley bring Adorn The Earth to life at The Old Bar on 6 February, celebrating the release of their debut album. With music forged in tension and release - vast, punishing, and fragile in equal measure - crushing weight and sweeping atmosphere collides in a set intended to overwhelm and consume.

Lily Of The Valley will be joined by the dreamy, noise rock sludge of Class Traitor and up-and-coming screamo act allthatsleftofyou.

First gig of the year coming up in a few weeks. I’ll be playing at @theoldbar Saturday arvo Feb 7th with the wonderful @jimjimssssss1 Show is free entry with music from 4pm. Hope to see you there 🤠

FREE GIG - 8/2 !!! Supporting the very talented and very amazing @sundayfreedomfighter at @theoldbar so get keeeeeeeeen. Doors at 4pm #bethereorbesquare 👯‍♀️
awesome poster by @madewithlovebyfinn !!!!!

Knight Rider are a heavy metal band built on crushing riffs and killer live energy. Bursting onto the scene with their first-ever release, the band drop a collection of three live studio tracks captured raw and unfiltered — loud, fast, and unapologetic.

Known for their high-intensity performances, Knight Rider thrive on chaos. Their music hits hard and moves fast, driven by in your face guitar and explosive bass and drums. This is metal with classic weight and a modern edge, played with zero restraint.

Knight Rider aren’t interested in playing it safe. Every song is built for impact, every show pushed to maximum volume. Heavy, unpredictable, and fuelled by pure live energy.

Penalty are a Frankston based band, they have their own unique sound while taking influences from Punk, Hard Rock and New Wave. Penalty’s instrumentation generally sticks to guitar, bass, drums and vocals but they are often known to give their live performances a step up by occasionally including a few odd instrument choices such as a fretless bass, a violin bow, a banjo, and keytar.

Inspired by the raw energy of Royal Blood and Måneskin, the angst of Olivia Rodrigo and Paramore, and the theatrical grit of My Chemical Romance, Paper St is a Melbourne based band that delivers a dynamic fusion of heavy riffs, hard hitting hook-driven vocals, and creative groovy drumming. We’re a power trio comprised of Evie Raia (vocals), Zane Banda (guitar) and Noah Angus (drums) that sounds like five—thanks to the use of effects, routing, and multiple amps, our single guitarist fills the mix with bass, rhythm, and lead tones simultaneously. Completely independent, self recorded and produced, our sound spans Hard Rock, Alternative, and Indie. But at its core, Paper St is about a good high-energy performance.

On February 14th Saturday night will be the anniversary of Alchemist junkyard by Wild City. Will be kicking it off with the inevitable interchanging lineup with new songs and maybe even a surprise release. Records available on the night. Joining us will Finance executive with their brand new take on post punk sound exciting riffs. Also playing will be homies Banksy (first show) what I’ve heard sounds great , don’t miss it 

BYO date for the valentines affair 

Symmetrical Dogs is a three-piece experimental band from Boorloo/Perth. Come celebrate their debut EP: Birthday Rabbit Foot Wish at Old Bar. It will be a night of big-yearner-alt-folk-experimental-drawl with guests Lifetime Warranty, Mia June, and Sienna Thornton. Plus! Exclusive merch in honour of the first ever Naarm show. 

Polly and the Pockets are back at the Old Bar to celebrate the release of their brand new EP “Live to Loathe”. Stepping into a new era, Polly and the gang have got the fuzz pedals out and turned their amps up to 11 for 5 new rockin’ tracks. Joining them are post-punky-mathy-groovy 3-piece Frons and local industrial face melters Baglicker. See you on the dancefloor… no, in the pit.