Smooth Brains coming at you like a beam, like a ray, with their 4th single ‘Bite My Style’. In order to celebrate they’ll  be throwing a little shindig over at Old Bar on Friday night, the 26th of June. Come be a boozy Susie and support some local Melbourne music! 

Onboard for the antics we got a first class all round group of local Melbourne upstarts. $20 bucks entry for ya health! Come home to the warm embrace and eternal sunshine that is human interaction. Come home to The Old Bar, for “Smooth Brains and Friends”. 

Join Lunar Lagoon for the release of their self-titled EP on Saturday 27th June at Old Bar. The release comes following the release of their singles 'KTF', 'Drifting Away' & 'Miles', which have seen success across ABC Rage, Triple J Unearthed, community radio + more. Make sure to head down to see the band in their extended live setup, with special guests.

Joining them will be Indigo King.

Presale tickets are $15, & $20 on the door."

Girls from Oz is an Australian not-for-profit that uses performing arts education to contribute to enhancing the overall wellbeing of girls living in remote Australia by improving educational and vocational outcomes. 

This organisation is very close to my heart and I'd love it if you would help me reach my fundraising goal of $2,500 in support of their 2026 Travel Program in November.
Nikita Kranz's act 'Keets' is hosting a headliner gig called "Purely Keets", an all original set at the Old Bar on June 28 at 3:30pm. FILLED with harmonies consisting of fellow alumni Australian Girls Choir choristers and a full, groovy band, donate $15 or more ($20 at door) to support Girls From Oz and have an afternoon boogie! 

To learn more about Girls from Oz, you can visit: www.girlsfromoz.org.au

Thank you for your support!

Melbourne indie rockers Glasshives return to the Old Bar to celebrate the release of their debut single, "Overloading", the first single from their forthcoming album. 

Fusing cutting riffs, punchy lead lines and psychedelic grooves, Glasshives channel the spirit of 90s favourites like Pavement, The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Pixies while forging a sound distinctly their own. Don't miss an electric night marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of Melbourne's exciting emerging bands, joined by special guests Great Australian Bank and Grevillea Hedge.

SOY are a six-piece rock band based in Newcastle, NSW, blending psych textures with punk energy into chaotic, immersive live shows that have become their trademark.

Formed in 2016, SOY went on to establish New Brain Communications — a DIY label created alongside bandmates from FUNGAS — contributing to Newcastle’s underground music community through releases and live events.

SOY have supported the likes of ORB and The Murlocs, and shared festival stages with acts such as TNSW and DMA’s across NSW and the east coast.

Their upcoming LP marks a new chapter, following recent singles “Expired Plead” and “The Other End”, which hint at a more refined and expansive direction for the band. After some time away, SOY are set to return to Victoria, bringing a fresh batch of material to town.

DELETE JARS OR GET STUFFED.

We’re about to embark on a special world tour! It’s a one-night-only hometown belter at The Old Bar on July 4 with our friends Going Swimming and Electric Self.

This show also marks the first official outing for our touring guitarist, Alexander, who’ll be joining us for our upcoming US run.

Manny has a few things demanding his attention in the real world right now, so while he’s off tending to the side quests life is throwing his way, Alex has graciously agreed to step into the blast zone.

If you know his work in Gatherer, you’ll already know he’s an absolute lord of the riff stick. If you don’t, get on that shit and hear why he’s a most worthy combatant.

Come down and help us give him the live-fire initiation treatment. Shower him with praise and adoration for diligently wrapping his brain-sack around the songs. Shout him a VB and ask him “Why do the legends refer to you as doctor culo?”

Saturday, July 4
The Old Bar, Fitzroy
Doors 8pm | 18+

With Going Swimming and Electric Self.

One night only.

The Strike Outs are back in Melbourne to tear it up for the launch of their second album - Double Negative. Out on Evil Tone Records and Farmer & the Owl.

Joining them are the raw n' righteous Plastic Section and red hot swamp rockers The Nowa Nowas for a ripper night of full bore rock n roll. 

Máquina Peligrosa
Pussy Horse
The Hybernators
DJ Diddy Wah
Buy a pre sale.. Win Merch!

HUMAN FLY Magazine, the local, retro-style, Rock 'n' Roll publication created, written and designed by Gabriel Olivier Hernandez, is back and ready for another round at The Old Bar!! Hot off Issue #2’s success at the last launch party, the magazine has grown and continued its dedication to keeping Rock 'n' Roll alive and kicking, as well as shedding light on the genre's original pioneers. HUMAN FLY Issue #3 is almost here, featuring another exciting lineup of articles, opinion pieces, reviews and artworks you simply can't miss! To add to the excitement, Issue #3’s launch party is also the Fly’s birthday!
Don’t let it pass you by, it’s gonna be killer!

MÁQUINA PELIGROSA:
After destroying the stage at the launch of issue #2, the thumping three-piece sling a high-impact blend of psychedelic mutant garage with surf and punk overtones. Their name is Spanish for “Dangerous Machine” and true to their name - they bring sweat-drenched energy, razor-sharp swagger and butt shaking tunes.
The band have released 4 singles on 7" vinyl, hosted sold out release parties, and are built for the live stage. Look out for more releases later in the year!
Maquina Linktree: https://linktr.ee/maquina_peligrosa

Pussy Horse is primitive and mean, like a 70’s exploitation movie. They combine chainsaw twang, foot stomping drums and vocal deliverance like a shotgun blast to the head. They’re loud and that’s the way they like it.

The Hybernators are frenzied Punk Rock four Piece from Melbourne they dance in a wild current of  Bourbon Drinking Squids, Pirates of the Sunshine Sea and like to cut  your limbs  into  mini dim sims  "The Hybernators  drip sweat,sex, blood and havoc" . "They take their audience  an enjoyable , yet unsettling ride into their soul" .

Diddy Wah is a record slinger diving deep into the savage sounds of rhythm’n’blues, garage’n’soul and good ol’ rock’n’roll. 

🥁We can't wait to play on stage again!🥁
This time with crazy awesome bands @shore.shore.shore and @bigfootsighting_official
Only $15 at the door, get your friends together and lets tear it up!!

#livemusic #melbournemusic

The Vicar is a 4 piece band from Perth, here to share their new single, ‘Poor Tools’. The band presents raw vocals, a screeching saxophone and verbed out guitar. Taking influence from artists like King Krule and Portishead, their sound reflects a trip-hop style with a dark and moody atmosphere. Definitely an attentive listen. Joining them for the night is imfreshmeat and UGLIEBOY, not a night to miss!

A huge day at The Old Bar that will be loud, fast, and punk.
This ridiculous lineup of bands will get you hitting your max heart rate and sweating more than a tropical fever.
As if that's not enough there's a zine fair upstairs packed with DIY chaos. From pirate punk to pop punk to riot grrrls, this one’s stacked front to back.
Featuring:
• Sick Visor
• The Limited (Sydney)
• Operation Karma
• Projectile Dysfunction
• Forklift Assassins
• Heterophobes
• Munted Chunts
 The Clinch
Come early, stay late, buy a zine, lose your voice.

*cheap tickets available for low income, don't let capitalism ruin a good time 

Witness Capgun's shoegaze dog show at Old Bar on July 19th with Scarlet Whine and support from Pony Boy

KAARST return to The Old Bar, now delivering their blend of industrial, dark-electronic post-punk as a full band lineup. 

Joined by Tasmanian post-metal / black gaze outfit In Throes, celebrating the release of their debut album “Sink Towards The Light”, out July 3. 

Melbourne’s Lily of the Valley are quickly making a name for themselves in Australia’s heavy underground, crafting a distinctive post-metal sound forged in tension and release. 

Opening the night, the crushing, cinematic synth doom of False Fate. 

8pm doors

Brisbane rock outfit Shock Value are making the trip south to headline a night of rock ’n’ roll at The Old Bar. Supported by local bands Handgrenade Hearts, Boyfriend TV and The Reverie, the big guy brings  together four bands for a stacked bill of original music.