Music Venues
Small, independent venues around Australia that back local and up-and-coming original music. We love working with emerging artists, and these are some of the best rooms in the country for seeing them play.
Melbourne
The Tote Hotel - Collingwood
Melbourne's best-known punk and rock pub, and a cornerstone of the city's live music scene.
71 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066
The Old Bar - Fitzroy
A tiny room with local bands seven nights a week, plus free arvo shows, residencies and launches.
74–76 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Northcote Social Club - Northcote
A key step-up room for emerging Australian acts, with regular local EP and single launches.
301 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
The Workers Club - Fitzroy
Front-room residencies and single launches for new local acts.
51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
The Curtin - Carlton
An upstairs band room known for indie and underground launches.
29 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar - North Melbourne
A punk and garage bar packed with local launches and DIY bills.
238 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Bar Open - Fitzroy
Free-entry gigs most nights and a long-running first stage for new bands.
317 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Cactus Room - Thornbury
Record label, rehearsal space and gig room championing local psych, indie and jazz.
614 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071
Shotkickers - Thornbury
A musician-owned bar with plenty of local launches and residencies.
744 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071
Cherry Bar - Melbourne CBD
A rock'n'roll institution with cheap and free local bills.
68 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney
Oxford Art Factory - Darlinghurst
An independent two-room venue whose Gallery Bar hosts free shows for emerging Sydney acts.
38–46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
The Lansdowne Hotel - Chippendale
An upstairs room with regular bills of local up-and-comers and touring indie bands.
2–6 City Rd, Chippendale NSW 2008
Waywards - Newtown
An upstairs ballroom hosting local tours, launches and club nights.
Level 2, 324 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
Brisbane
The Brightside - Fortitude Valley
A converted church that's a staple for Brisbane alt, punk and emerging acts.
27 Warner St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Crowbar Brisbane - Fortitude Valley
The historic former Zoo room, now home to heavy, punk and local launch shows.
711 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
The Junk Bar - New Farm
An intimate room for singer-songwriters and local bands.
710 Brunswick St, New Farm QLD 4005
Adelaide
Grace Emily Hotel - Adelaide
Adelaide's go-to small room for original local and touring bands.
232 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000
The Crown & Anchor at the Ed Castle - Adelaide
The much-loved Cranker, running its grassroots rock bills at the Ed Castle.
233 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000
Perth
Mojos Bar - North Fremantle
WA's long-running original music bar, with a weekly songwriters club.
237 Queen Victoria St, North Fremantle WA 6159
The Bird - Northbridge
A small bar for local indie, hip-hop and experimental bills.
181 William St, Northbridge WA 6003
The Rosemount Hotel - North Perth
An independent pub at the centre of Perth's band scene.
459 Fitzgerald St, North Perth WA 6006
Hobart
Altar Bar - Hobart
Hobart's main alt and rock bar for local and touring bands.
112 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000
Canberra
Smith's Alternative - Canberra
A community-minded venue for local folk, jazz, indie and spoken word.
76 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601
Newcastle
The Stag & Hunter Hotel - Mayfield
Newcastle's main original music pub, including free local shows.
187 Maitland Rd, Mayfield NSW 2304
Geelong
Barwon Club Hotel - South Geelong
Geelong's key band room for local acts and touring bands.
509 Moorabool St, South Geelong VIC 3220