This could be your last chance to see Slimmos, the roach of Melbourne's pub rock scene that has refused to die for the last 11 years. For over a decade the band has stuck it out through thick and thin but all good things must come to an indefinite hiatus at one point or another. Lead singer Hugo is moving to the UK and that means for the time being the thunderous riffs of Slim Jeffries will no longer be ringing out onto the streets of Melbourne's inner north. It's been a huge journey and the only way to cap off a huge journey is with a huge celebration. Come down to the Oldy for a midweek blowout on the eve of a public holiday. Hello Krissy, BIFF and Polite Skeletons will be joining the bill for a night of mayhem. $15 presale, $20 on the door. 

‘Pals For Palestine

Come and join some of Naarms best bands at the Old Bar in Fitzroy this public holiday in an effort to raise funds for an amazing local charity who supports Palestinians in Melbourne; El Rahman. 

Endorsed by Free Palestine Melbourne and touting an incredible 7 band line up. Pals for Palestine will run from 3:30pm - late

on the bill is;

Mid City

Dear Matilda

Turn South

The Lazy Susans

Barefoot Bowls Club

Alex Elbery

Overthinker

Tickets are $18.70+bf presale and $20 on the door. All proceeds will go El Rahman.

‘We El Rahman Inc.are a non for profit organisation. Our aim is to help get families and individuals back on their feet. El Rahman are helping Palestinian families with booking their flights from Egypt to Australia and once they arrive we help the families with education, medical needs, housing and fully furnish the houses. We provide food boxes, toiletries, clothes and everything else in between.’

Come on down and have a good time for a good cause.‘

After releasing three solo EPs and playing in a gutful of Melbourne/Naarm bands over the past few years (The Hot Blood, UTE ROOT, Party Pest, Mightiest of Guns, Hana+Kate, Patrick Wilson band), Kate Alexander's debut solo full-length record ‘Just for the Feeling’ will at last erupt into being this April. And with the formidable talents of Nick Finch (Cash Savage & the Last Drinks), Julia Watt (Moody Beaches), Hana Brenecki (Hana & Jessie-Lee's Bad Habits) and Reuben Unkovich (Hot Blood) creating a shimmering band-of-dreams halo over the stage, this will be quite the party. PS You’re invited. 

With very extremely special guests Al Matcott and Annie-Rose Maloney (& bands). 

30 years ago “High Beam Pipe Dream was conceived and stepped forth into the world. After many names, aliases and incarnations, High Beam is delighted to present their current live show on Saturday the 27th of April 2024 at The Old Bar in Fitzroy. Joining them to celebrate this monumental occasion are a selection of band that have all played their part as the building block and inspiration for what makes HBPD what it is today.
Connor Kerr-Newell opens the night with some of the most earnest and welcoming songwriting around. Muma Gaunosh, Naarm darlings, follow this with a performance style that has been described as a warm embrace from an old friend. Honey Beam, a new act on the Naarm scene that feels like they’ve been around for ages comes next with their style of friendly indie jazz-pop. In main support, the ever elusive Tapdog. A band that sounds like a Malcon Young, Prince love child grace the stage for the 2nd time this year. And closing the night, High Beam Pipe Dream converge to engage in an Instrument, groove based circus that tells the tail of the little light that could. We look forward to seeing you all ! Biggest of love

TWB and Laralac

Things We Built will be weaving together catchy grooves with introspective lyrics at The Old Bar in Fitzroy

Date: April 28th
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: The Old Bar, Fitzroy

The stage will also be graced with another local legend Laralac

Morbid Mondays at Old Bar

April 29th - Free Entry

FUTURE CONSTELLATION
Cold Synth wave from Geelong

anna bortioinist is a filthy old crone. dark music, Lilith energy.

Trajectoire Zeta Group Exhibition bio

Trajectoire returns to celebrate our interconnecting web of identities and passions as people.

Through our diverse yet uniting sense of efficacious storytelling, each creative will have their

unique interpretation of the above statement. The backdrop of the title, meaning trajectory in

French, is to manifest the development of creative relationships through the assembly of this

event, sharing a positive, upward direction for our collective lives.

An opportunity for visitors arises with the drawing materials supplied to capture two live

performance art pieces before the bands begin. Providing the music on opening night, Terra

Rouge, Better Than Sex and Spürts are performing an eclectic mix of sexy cathartic pop; witty,

orchestrated cabaret jazz and jovial psychedelic rock, with a cello.

Linking to the theme of blossoming, harmonising amity, we are raising funds to support Art of

Courage Ukraine to assist children impacted by the full-scale russian invasion, lovingly bringing

some sunshine into lives that need it.

Tickets now available!! Come to @theoldbargallery on the 1st of May, for a fun and creative evening. Classes are affordable, entertaining and come with a free drink upon entry. What are you waiting for? Unleash your inner creative with us (link in bio)

Discover the Ultimate Camp Extravaganza: It's Camp!

Join Drag Performers for an Over-the-Top Celebration of Goofiness and Fun 


It's Camp is the celebration of all things camp. It's a silly, over the top show with Drag performers showcasing their favourite canp numbers! Expect a blend of dazzling spectacle, infectious energy, and genuine laughs that will keep you entertained from start to finish.

Camp moments of the past include: Passata Giveaways, Hula Hoop Daddies and Lego Cowboys 

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 

 
With:

Silvio Di Bac
Goo
Areola Grande
Carnelian
Wayne Cole

Doors at 8pm.

It's Camp acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which they perform, the Wurrundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Carla Geneve and her band tour HERTZ, her critically acclaimed latest album. Described as “Hypnotic” (The AU Review) and “The missing link between Lucinda Williams and Courtney Barnett.” (Double J) the album embodies Carla’s continued exploration of her trademark cutting lyrical content and considered musical composition, establishing her as one of the most exciting songwriters in Australia. On the back of US showcases at SXSW Austin this March, Carla brings her warm, emotive and deeply personal live act around Australia. 

Crucible & Team Glasses Present: DREAM, INERTIA (Brisbane / Meanjin) & DAISY CHAIN (Newcastle / Awabakal)

Combing elements of classic screamo, blackgaze and post-hardcore since 2022, Meanjin skramz trio DREAM, INERTIA will return to Naarm for two special shows this Autumn. Joining them is fellow Team Glasses label mates, Awabakal skramz newcomers DAISY CHAIN. 

The two bands will perform alongside GIL CERRONE, THE WORLD AT A GLANCE, KERATIN and PALA for what will be a delight for fans of the screamo revival. 

SAT MAY 4TH 2024: The Old Bar 74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 
$15 pre / $20 door 7:30PM / 18+ 

This event will take place on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.

Queens of Aus Hip-Hop unite for a very special night at The Old Bar Fitzroy.

Featuring two interstate acts, the don Helen Earth (Bris) and prolific up and comer Grace Chia (Tas), plus two of the fiercest queens of Melbourne; Viliani and Phinix. To top it all off we've got the boss, DJ Mizhap on the ones and twos. This is a night you don't want to miss.

Wednesday 8th of May, The Old Bar Fitzroy.
$15 on the door, 18+

This is the big one!

Melbourne/Naarm artist WILDING celebrates the release of new album Whatever I Am with a massive launch party at The Old Bar, Fitzroy.

Whatever I Am is out on Friday 3 May.

Come along to hear Wilding’s barbed slice-of-life songs about escaping from the mundane, exploring one’s identity, misguided tech-love, the daily absurdities of trying to get by, freedom through velocity, stale misplaced dreams, and the struggle to get off the sofa. All these themes are entwined within a patchwork of working-class characters and experiences. And dotted with Wilding’s own ultra-specific reference points of biscuits, betting shops, and domesticity.

At its core, Whatever I Am is an album about generational identity. Wilding asks… is this me? Was this me? Will this be me?
The Wilding band experience is a charming clash of neo-disco grooves, bouncy synths, sleek new wave basslines, and awkwardly bent Britpop guitar hooks.

Joining Wilding will be the melancholically uplifting jangle-pop of REDSPENCER and the post-punk sounds of newcomers FOLLIES.

The artists acknowledge that this performance takes place on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respects to elders past and present and emerging. We also recognise sovereignty has never been ceded and no treaty has been signed.

Ally Mac - 4pm
Molly Mckew - 5pm

Ally Mac

Ally Mac is a singer, songwriter and musician from Melbourne, Australia. Raised in a musical household, she began performing professionally in her teen years as a singer and dancer prior to her emergence as a songwriter in her early twenties. On her debut EP release, “Sensibility”, due out in mid 2022, Ally Mac’s silvery vocals act as a counterpoint to her roaring and gritty compositions, like a siren wielding her very first electric guitar. Awash with 90s influences, her sound elicits; PJ Harvey and Kylie Minogue, Pixies and Garbage.

https://soundcloud.com/ally-mac-825300567

Molly Mckew:

Molly Mckew (guitar/vox) performs moody, often sad, alt-folk drenched in harmony. Her unique celtic influenced alt-folk/pop is an amalgamation of the European folk and choral music of her childhood, the 90s and 2000s rock/pop of her teenagehood, and her heartbroken contemporaries. She released her debut solo EP, 'I couldn't grasp it' in August 2022, and two singles from the forthcoming album ‘I dream of the lightness of the presence of you’ and ‘On waking up, it was still true’ in 2023. She released a third single and video 'The shape of grief' in March 2024. Her album ‘It should have been done with ease” will be released through Dinkum Records (Narrm/Melbourne) on April 26th. It was recorded at Road Noise Studios by Rowena Wise and features violin by Rowena Wise, Cello by Vincent Ward and piano by Didirri Peters. Mckew’s record is an intimate collection of songs that explore heartbreak, fantasy, rumination and absence.

Bandcamp: https://mollymckew.bandcamp.com

Formed in 2022 (Eora/Sydney), Sun Run blends elements of post-hardcore, punk and alt-rock, while retaining their emo and DIY roots in delivery, sentiment, and ethos.

During a tour in the USA, Sun Run spent some time with friends Ian Farmer and Zack Robbins at The Metal Shop in Philadelphia, PA to capture the next development of their sound and approach. The result was Crossing, a three-track titled for the peculiarities of the Philadelphia crosswalk system, and a response to modern post-hardcore, with particular focus on the space and time in which it was recorded. The release was mixed by Chris Baglivo and mastered by Ian Farmer and his cat Onion.

Crossing will be released digitally on 26 April, followed by an east coast tour, with World Sick and Garage Sale joining them at the Old Bar.

2021 AIR nominated artist (Best Independent Punk Album or EP) - Paid Salvation

ALBUM OF THE WEEK (Paid Salvation 2019 LP): Double J

The Au Review, The Music.com.au, MTV Australia

'Connect to Consume' featured on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2 soundtrack

"THIS YEAR CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF THREE: AN URGENT COLLECTION OF NEW MUSIC, A RECENTLY GAINED INDEPENDENCE, AND THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN TO THE STAGE."

“Impassioned, intelligent punk” (DIY) group A. Swayze & the Ghosts are a potent force within the world of modern post-punk. Erupting into the scene with critically acclaimed, “end to end faultless” (The Guardian) and ARIA nominated debut “Paid Salvation”, the band has been capturing the attention of global audiences with rousing music conceived by a nervy charge and drilled urgency as they “understand that the point of punk wasn’t just to make a racket. It was to make a difference” (Louder Than War). The album was championed by The Guardian, NME, MOJO, BBC1, Beats One, Clash Magazine and many other notable music publications including a sync on the recent remaster of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.

Led by the charismatic and enigmatic lead singer, Andrew Swayze, the Australian five-piece has amassed a fervent following with their incendiary, and oftentimes, “unpredictable, risky and unhinged” (Triple J) live performances.

Emerging from a touring hiatus, during which the band turned inwards to explore their musical style, AS&TG’s latest single “Cool Cucumber” marks a departure from their established abrasive sound. Synthesisers and saxophones replace frantic urgency and political undertones, resulting in a refreshing joviality that nevertheless carries their post-punk signature. 

The spacious groove in “Cool Cucumber” is an invitation to dance, with the song both lyrically and sonically symbolising the progression of the band into a genre-melding, dance-music-meets-70s-New-York-punk outfit. This self-described  “Bowie-punk” sound marks the beginning of a new era for a band that has consistently provoked boundaries and norms with their expression as artists and performers.

DISCOGRAPHY

Paid Salvation (2020 12" LP) on Ivy League Records

Suddenly (2019 12", Single) on Rough Trade Records

A. Swayze & The Ghosts ‎(2017 12", EP) on Sunset Pig Records

NOTABLE APPEARANCES/SUPPORTS
Splendor in the Grass (AU)
Falls Festival (AU)
The Great Escape (UK)
Big Sound (AU)
Support for Jet (Get Reborn AU tour)
Support for The Vines
Support for Shame
Support for Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes (AU tour)
Support for Total Control

To celebrate the release of their latest album 'Dishlickers', De Porsal are partaking in a so-called mini-tour across Victoria! Well, it's less of a tour and more just a string of headline shows that are loosely connected, but they wanted to feel special so they're calling it a tour

Join them at the Old Bar on May 17th alongside garage gutter-punk legends Green Blanket and Naarm rock icons Tina Growls! Bring your dog, bring your friends, and bring a towel! (it gon be sweaty)

It’s a rare show!
Lj Dacio and Bean hit the stage as a two-piece playing their favourite songs -Some Bulls, some Dacios and throw in a Little Ugly Girls tune just for the hell of it.

Our new favourite Melbourne band –The Misanthropes will headline the show - A song writing tour de force full of passion and finesse.

Revel in a Saturday afternoon of noise and melody that seamlessness comingle, and as with all great songs - there will be lots of love with a little bit of sorrow. We’ll warm your hearts and hopefully drive you to drink. If you like your music raw and true see you at the Oldie on Saturday arvo 18th May.

 iwishh presents ‘DROP DEAD’  

What’s up, it’s been a while! Fortnite takes up a lot of our time lately. Spose’ we’ve got a show on now.

For this event, we’re showcasing some of Melbourne’s weirdest and grittiest electronic and punk musicians. We’ve got a cesspool of electronic, hyperpop, metal and OG punk waiting 4 u so come take a dip ya dogs.

Featuring:

Emerald Woods

Hello Krissy

Digital Girl

Pukeslxt

Med3vil

Tickets are only $15, show up to pay our electricity bill at The Old Bar, Fitzroy VIC

GET ABOUT IT 

#iwishh

Alt-country darlings Hana & Jessie-Lee's Bad Habits are back at their favourite Fitzroy stomping ground The Old Bar on Saturday May 25th to celebrate the launch of their second album "Say What You Mean".

Since the release of their debut album "Southlands" in 2017, Hana and Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits have appeared live onstage at Tamworth Country Music Festival, WOMADelaide, Out On The Weekend, Brunswick Music Festival, Adelaide Guitar Festival, Dashville Skyline & Queenscliff Music Festival relentlessly road testing and refining the tunes which make up the new record for a fully realised band sound.

Recorded by Alex O'Gorman at his studio in Pakenham, the 11 track album features the 3 lead singles "Arrowhead", "Tallest Of Tales" & "Paper Boats" and is full of rock'n'roll swagger with tinges of country and soul heartbreak. Hana & Jessie- Lee are backed by some of Melbourne's finest in Tommy Brooks & Patrick Wilson, who make up the Bad Habits rhythm section. The long and short of it? Hana and Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits are one for the ages. You’d better be in front of that stage.

Supported by Norwood and The Smith & Western Jury. Don't forget your cowboy boots!

Doors 8PM
Smith & Western Jury (duo) 9PM
Norwood 10PM
Hana & Jessie-Lee's Bad Habits 11PM
Tickets: Pre Sale $15/ Door $20