Supported by Creative Victoria, 10,000 gigs Fund.

Giant Hammer is an Eora/Sydney-based rock band. Working towards a sound that is loud and literate, the group’s five members each bring their distinct voice and flavour to the band. The songs are sweet and sour, bouncing between twee, Go-Betweens-adjacent numbers and dirty rockers a la Sonic Youth or Fugazi. Their newest single, Three Tulips / Argonauts, sits on the gentler side of their catalogue, and marks their first release with new members Lewis Mosley and August Graham.

Liturgy is the project of Haela Ravenna Hunt-Hendrix, whose yearning, energetic “transcendental black metal” exists in the space between metal, art music and sacred ritual. Its current lineup includes Mario Miron (guitar), Tia Vincent-Clark (bass) and Leo Didkovsky (drums). Celebrated for their fusion of sincere emotion, compositional complexity, stylistic daring and intense live energy, the band is simultaneously a medium and platform for drama and theology. It was founded in the context of Brooklyn DIY as a solo project by Hunt-Hendrix in 2005 while she was studying philosophy and classical composition at Columbia.  In 2009 Hunt-Hendrix stimulated fervent conversation in the music world with her text “Transcendental Black Metal”, and after expanding to a quartet they made waves globally with their 2011 sophomore album Aesthethica for fusing black metal with math rock and infusing the form with a counterintuitively loving, emotional energy. Their ambitious 2015 album The Ark Work was controversial for its incorporation of IDM and trap production into their musical language. In fall 2019 they solidified this sound world with their highly acclaimed fourth studio album H.A.Q.Q., which is tied to an ongoing philosophical YouTube lecture series. Their fifth studio album, an opera entitled Origin of the Alimonies, was released in November 2020, recorded with an eight-piece chamber ensemble and performed at Roadburn festival in 2021 as the live score to an eponymous film created by Hunt-Hendrix.  After a solo sculpture exhibition in 2022, the album 93696 was released in 2023 followed by an extensive world tour.

“Liturgy have always brought a proggy, sprawling ambition to their music, but rarely have all the pieces locked into place so elegantly. 93696 can be pulverizing, but it’s also gentle, and amid the brutality lie some of Hunt-Hendrix’s prettiest and most ornate songs yet… Listening to [Haela Ravenna Hunt-Hendrix’s] band in full command of its sound, weaving between passages of chaotic release and delicate beauty, it sounds as if Liturgy have finally found some kind of promised land.” - Pitchfork

"the ambition and creative aesthetics that Hendrix brings to the table through Liturgy continue to be something to behold" - The Needle Drop

“One of the year's most unique and inspiring metal releases.” - Exclaim, best albums of 2023

Captain Beep-boop is a transistor-based trans sister who plays electronic punk music on a DIY circuit-bent 1990s Telstra “Bluephone” payphone. Every Tuesday in August, she will be joined on The Old Bar stage by a collection of her favourite noise makers, including Boggle, Ding Ding Ding, Clit Split, LXRP, My Guardian Angel, Cosmic Whiplash and Power Tools. Come and take the Beep-boop test.

The Belair Lip Bombs have just released the first single 'Hey You' off their new record 'Again' which will be released later this year. Join them + Dogworld for this intimate show before they head off to tour North America. 

GIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
Been working on this one for a while! We're playing a FULL BAND show next month to celebrate the release of 'This House' - the leading single to my debut album. So stoked to have the stunning @marigolden on the lineup.
Pop it in your diaries!
When? Sun 24th Aug (4-6pm)
Where? @TheOldBar
What? Full band show (featuring @joshwaltonaudio , @kelseyjeeeean , @is.bak and @billiefletcher33 ).
Presented by @Vibe.union
Incredible artwork and animation by @rhathartist of the sun setting and moon rising over the house that inspired this song.

On Friday August 22nd local favourites HANNAH KATE will be launching their new single & video 'End of the Day' at The Old Bar.
Joining them will be some of Naarm's best local offerings: punk freaks THE ANTICS, rock n roll sweethearts THE BRAKES and garage psych rockers MATURE THEMES.

Supported by Creative Victoria, 10,000 gigs Fund.

Good Music presents Real Sleaze.

Playing Indie Sleaze hits until late.

Also featuring live performances from...

• SONIC REDUCER

• THE NOISE

• CHAMP RUBY

Time: 7:30pm - 11:30pm

Location: 74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

18+ event.

Captain Beep-boop is a transistor-based trans sister who plays electronic punk music on a DIY circuit-bent 1990s Telstra “Bluephone” payphone. Every Tuesday in August, she will be joined on The Old Bar stage by a collection of her favourite noise makers, including Boggle, Ding Ding Ding, Clit Split, LXRP, My Guardian Angel, Cosmic Whiplash and Power Tools. Come and take the Beep-boop test.

Since 1988, EDEN has been a defining voice in Darkwave and Post-Punk, delivering

immersive, emotionally charged live performances. With their signature blend of rich guitar
textures, haunting vocals and powerful rhythmic drive, EDEN has shared stages with
Rowland S. Howard, These Immortal Souls, and Lycia and appeared at major events
including Wave-Gotik-Treffen (Leipzig, 2017). EDEN has released five albums and two EPs
internationally. EDEN are Sean Bowley (vocals, 6- & 12-string guitars), Anthony Cornish
(bass, keyboards, production), and Ingo Wieben (drums). With a new album on the way for
2026, the band continues to shape its sound—ethereal, emotional, and enduring.

Joining them are 1980s inspired synth pop band Suburban Spell and darkwave/synthpop act Palliative

Remembering The King - A Date With Elvis at The Old Bar
On the 48th anniversary of the day that many people believe ELVIS PRESLEY left the building for the last time, we will be paying tribute to his musical, cultural and spiritual legacy with a P-A-R-T-Y like no other. Bringing together lunatics, professional performers, those who are both, and everyone in between. We’ve gathered the cream and the crop in Elvis-related variety entertainment to give Melbourne one more chance to revel in the glory of The King!

 THE ELVIS BIG BAND - Australia’s premier Elvis tribute show rock and rolls into town, ready for a little more action. Their spectacular musicianship and showmanship regularly fill much bigger venues, so get your tickets now or never. An ever-so-slightly smaller big band to fit The Old Bar stage, but missing none of its burning fire!

 THE DILAPIDATED DIVA - Chanteuse cabaret overload from the edge of reality. Award winning and hot off a Comedy Festival stint, The Diva is true Fitzroyalty. Not only will she entertain with song, she will also rule the mic as MC. Get ready for The Dilapidated Diva's Pelvis... for Elvis!

 DANCING BEAR - When renowned sculptor and performer Dean Smith Dancing Bear gets his mojo working, you’ll be all shook up. Whether wielding a chainsaw or a guitar, this big hunk o’ love is a spinout!

 FORCED CONTRACT - Good rockin' and mess of blues from Atticus Stoneking. Let yourself go!

 PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA BACON SANDWICH - Young, loud, shakin’ and bacon. Catch ‘em before they leave the building!

PLUS PLUS PLUS

 DJs SPINNING OUT TILL 3AM

 GERALD READS A POEM FOR THE KING

 RAFFLE TO SUPPORT BEYOND BLUE

 ELVIS-OFF FANCY DRESS DANCE CONTEST WITH PRIZES

Blending raw alt-rock energy with a sharp modern edge, Melbourne based quartet Ramona Sky are bringing their high-energy live show to The Old Bar on 15th August to celebrate the release of their new single 'Go'. Joined by genre-blending rockers Munchy Dolphin & shoegaze band Camomile.

Noise delivery service, now accepting tips. The Old Bar, August 14.
On the bill are our longtime loves Emma Shields and Cold Open – bands we grew up with, cut our teeth beside and shared crusty gear with. Honestly, it’s less of a gig and more a glorified group hang (but with lots of power chords and capos). There’ll be loud bits, soft bits, probably some amps that don't cooperate, a chaotic musical family reunion.
Come hang, bring some mates. Most importantly, bring your best Thursday feelings.

Captain Beep-boop is a transistor-based trans sister who plays electronic punk music on a DIY circuit-bent 1990s Telstra “Bluephone” payphone. Every Tuesday in August, she will be joined on The Old Bar stage by a collection of her favourite noise makers, including Boggle, Ding Ding Ding, Clit Split, LXRP, My Guardian Angel, Cosmic Whiplash and Power Tools. Come and take the Beep-boop test.