Join Drag Performers for an Over-the-Top Celebration of Drag too goofy for its own good


It’s Camp is the celebration of all things camp. It’s a silly, over the top show with Drag performers showcasing their favourite camp numbers! 

This show of It's Camp looks to be huuuuge as a very special April Fools special. 

Featuring Drag Artists: Silvio Di Baci, Eva Lista Fierce, Andii G, Darmanatrix and Wayne Cole

Camp moments of the past include: Passata Giveaways and Hula Hoop Daddies. Who knows what will happen this time round.

Secure your tickets now for an evening that promises to be anything but ordinary. 

 It’s camp, it’s quirky, and it’s downright delightful!

Alison Parade launches their newest single, "Sister", the opening track of their upcoming debut EP, at The Old Bar, Fitzroy on Sunday, March 30, with support from Ellis King.

LAST MINUTE ANNOUNCEMENT! FREE SHOW! We will be playing this Sunday @theoldbar supporting @holden_and_the_sandmen Jasper Mallee for his last show in Naarm/Melbourne before he goes back to West Aus ! If you missed us at the album launch on Saturday or you just can’t get enough rock n roll come down THIS SUNDAY at 4PM .
Thanks again to everyone who came down to the album launch, we had a great night and are very grateful for all your support! Records will be getting pressed in the next month so keep your eyes out for some vinyl in the works too! See you Sunday!🤘🎪❤️🥳

Bench Press are calling it quits. That's it, there isn't anymore. They ain't going out at their peak, nor at their lowest, but at a nice mid point - all good things must come to an end.

Bench Press have always been all heart, all energy, all passion, all intensity, all the time. That's been pretty evident across their three albums, two 7"s, two NZ tours, one tour of Europe, a bunch of Australian tours, one thousand Melbourne shows and a gazillion KMs of pacing.

Join them for their two last shows at The Old Bar on March 21 and 29. Spread over two weekends so they can blow their voices out. Go hard or go home.

This isn't going to be sad, it's a celebration.

This isn't going to be sad, it'll be loud.

This isn't going to be sad, it'll be cathartic.

This isn't going to be sad, it's going to be sweet.

This is definitely going to be sad.

The MotorInn will hit the Old Bar stage for one last time with their current lineup on March 28 amidst a night of Throttle/Blues/and Desert Rock, via the stylings of close friends, Doggerel, and Hell Jones. Opening the evening will be the unrelenting heavy-highway grooves of Hell Jones, bringing their beefy desert rock guitar riffs to rattle the ol’ but sturdy walls of Old Bar once more. Sandwiched in the middle (where the best bit of the sandwich generally is) are Doggerel, who through the tireless workings of Kier Stevens on the Dobra will traipse through the blues spectrum with the backing of his full band - a rhythm section to melt your face off, and a thumping sax with notes and notes for days. Lastly, the MotorInn play their last show with its current lineup, as its petrol powered front-ended Baritone and Guitar section sadly farewells its low-end and batterie before it takes a small hiatus to get its engine retuned. The retro ‘Throttle Rock’ noise of the MotorInn is like a cruising, bullish-hoard of Triumph Motorcycles … that is, disliked by the sneering high-nosed, puffin faced, pince-nez wearing cafe lot … in other words, Throttle Rock for the people, the people for Throttle Rock. Good talk.

Firm Filters return to celebrate the release of their debut single ‘Lyin’ On The Floor’ (releasing Friday 28 March). Joining them on the lineup is alt-folk legends Munroe and indie/psych/soul-ers Tou-Can. Doors at 7:30pm. $15 entry.

Tickets out sooooon! Will be so much fun and love and joy you will not know what to do with yourself
Photo taken by beautiful angel @ruby.harada

Join Marbled Eye as the hunt for the best pint of Guinness that Australia has to offer! Will it be at the Old Bar? They will also be playing a gig and that’s worth the price of admission ($15) in itself!

They’ll be joined by Silicone Prairie & Screensaver, two great local acts! I’m not sure if either of those bands like Guinness too, but maybe you could ask them? It’s always hard to find something to talk to your favourite band about, you know like when you wanna go up and say gday after their set and all you can think to say is “great show”? Now you’ve got something else to talk about!

Be there!

🚨 GIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

Things We Built are back at The Old Bar, Fitzroy on Sunday, March 23rd for an afternoon of indie rock goodness! 🎸✨

📍 @theoldbar Fitzroy (Johnston St)
🕓 SUN 23 MARCH 4PM
🎶 With special guests @circlethe.sun
💸 FREE ENTRY
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly

Come hang out, grab a drink, and catch us live in one of Melbourne’s best venues. It’s free, it’s fun, and we’d love to see you there!

🔥 Tag your gig buddies & spread the word! 🔥

Kung Fu Grip are bringing their shit hot rock action down from Sydney for the first time so they’ve lined up some familiar favourites to entice you from your comfy couches to rock The Old Bar Saturday 22nd March 

Keggin are opening proceedings with their top notch rock action and beveraging, Monkey Butler taking everyone to the summit with Kung Fu Grip being the bastards in the middle and Howl helping out too.

Bench Press are calling it quits. That's it, there isn't anymore. They ain't going out at their peak, nor at their lowest, but at a nice mid point - all good things must come to an end.

Bench Press have always been all heart, all energy, all passion, all intensity, all the time. That's been pretty evident across their three albums, two 7"s, two NZ tours, one tour of Europe, a bunch of Australian tours, one thousand Melbourne shows and a gazillion KMs of pacing.

Join them for their two last shows at The Old Bar on March 21 and 29. Spread over two weekends so they can blow their voices out. Go hard or go home.

This isn't going to be sad, it's a celebration.

This isn't going to be sad, it'll be loud.

This isn't going to be sad, it'll be cathartic.

This isn't going to be sad, it's going to be sweet.

This is definitely going to be sad.

Good Music presents REAL SLEAZE.
Playing Indie Sleaze hits until late.

Also featuring live performances from...
EXILES
CHAMP RUBY
ECHO SOCIAL CLUB

Tickets go live at 5pm AEST on Thursday March 6th.

Rise from your caskets for Dead & Buried - a night of classic deathrock, gothrock and post punk, hosted by Dj Decomp. 

A homage to the old days of the Batcave, intimate, dark and dreadful. Dust off your winkle-pickers to join us on the 11th of March at 8pm, for a free night of haunting classic and obscure tunes

From Portland  USA,  Deadly   Thrashers TOXIC HOLOCAUST  Return  to Australia in March 2025 .
Over a Decade has passed since TOXIC   last Destroyed Australia and This time they will be Smashing Venues  with a Arsenal  of  Cross Nailing  Head Bangers  !!!
This Tour is Aimed at keeping it Kult , Punk , Thrash and True   with  Carefully Selected  Venues and Supports Curated by Bleed Records … Keeping the True Flame of Underground Alive and Well  in 2025…….

TOXIC HOLOCAUST -  “  PRIMAL  RADIATION FUTURE “   AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bvj5SuIyYA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNyExX7oeeQ

After 15 years, the Czech grindcore maniacs ONANIZER are bringing their pulverising, blast-driven chaos back to Australia this summer, and for the first time ever, they're descending upon New Zealand for an all-out sonic assault! Get ready for 21 ear-splitting, bone-crushing shows that will leave you in total devastation.

Formed in 1996, ONANIZER has relentlessly carved out their own path in the world of grindcore, infusing their unrelenting blast fury with a dash of powerviolence battery. With a long history of explosive releases, including brutal splits with grind legends like Archagathus, Joe Pesci, and Rageous Intent, they've built a reputation as a formidable live force. Their tours across Europe and two crazy trips to South America have only amplified their formidable live performance.

This tour promises to be no different. Prepare yourself for the full-on blitz of earth-shaking blast beats, ferocious growls, and guitar shredding that will leave no ear unscathed. Whether you're in the heart of Australia or in the raw intensity of New Zealand's underground scene, ONANIZER's Grindcore Devastation Tour is guaranteed to be one of the most unforgettable grind experiences of the year!

Lineup -
Onanizer
Choof
Sufferance

Entry - $15
Doors - 4 pm
Venue - The Old Bar

www.onanizer.bandcamp.com/music

Join us with the official launch night of The Takes. With sounds inspired from 60's garage rock through to the 00's indie-rock revival, The Takes showcase their modern rendition on a familiar rock sound. 

Billy Cart are back after a year-long hiatus where various members were off discovering other corners of the universe. The wheels are getting back into gear and they are playing a show at the Old Bar with their friends, Liam Watts and Wilding on Friday 14 March. Tickets are $10 presale or $15 at the door. 

Dear Judy is a Naarm/Melbourne based rock group, combining the technical proficiency and improvisational skills of jazz with the catchy songwriting and riffs of rock/pop music to produce compelling tunes that are utterly original. The spiritual successors to Elton John, Supertramp and the like

Combining the elegant fingerstyle guitar of Nick Drake atop the vocal charm of Jeff Buckley, this eclectic set by Greg Allan is one you cannot afford to miss

Get ready to be mesmerised by the enchanting pop-folk-rock singer-songwriter, Charlotte Bridie! This gifted artist and her band captivate audiences across Melbourne with their warm melodies and heartfelt lyricism. Charlotte invites you to let loose and dance without inhibitions, creating a space where you can connect, laugh, and share a moment together. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the magic of Charlotte Bridie live!