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01/10 – THE JENERASIONS
THE JENERASIONS Having formed earlier this year in Newtown as a trio The Jenerasions are currently recording their debut EP “Never Say Die” A five track compilation which centres on various subjects. “You Serve Us” the fight against AI and the rise of the robots is a standout track, as well as “SOS” which is […]
AFL GRAND FINAL
We couldn’t let you miss out on the biggest game of the year, so we’ve put up a mighty screen, the pub grub is on its way and the drinks are ready to flow. Save yourself a spot, with the best view on Brunswick, and settle in for some great footy action. We’ll be pouring […]
29/09 – WILLIE J & THE BAD BOOKS + JASPER & THE JOKERS + ALVAREZ & ROLLA
WILLIE J AND THE BAD BOOKS Imagine what would happen if Lemmy from Motorhead, Jimi Hendrix and Robert Johnson had a meeting… That band would sound like Willie J & The Bad Books. This band lights up every stage and takes no prisoners. They bring a fresh approach to blues rock laced with psychedelic heavy […]
DUKE’S 3RD BIRTHDAY
The Duke presents… “Carnival of Carnage” Sponsored by Young Henrys & Jameson The DUKE is turning THREE and in honour of our twisted taste, we are throwing a carnival of extreme good times, the unreal and absurd – ‘you ain’t seen anything like this’ – third birthday spectacular. Revel in the magic! Friday October […]
PIZZA EATING FACE-OFF
The Duke presents… – PIZZA EATING COMP – It’s our birthday and we wanna see your eyes water. Prove you love us by hoovering some spicy slices! HOW TO ENTER Entry opens from 12pm on Saturday 21st October. You need to be on site to place your name on the list, entry closes at […]
LABOUR DAY TRADING HOURS
The Old Fitzroy Hotel open from 12pm
The Duke open from 12pm
Spon bar and bottle shop open from 12pm
Odd Culture Newtown closed
20/09 – LIVE BAND KARAOKE
LIVE KARAOKE WITH BONER CONTENTION – EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY
21/09 – SEPTEMBER RESIDENCY: CHAPERONE
HOT FUNK POWER – EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
22/09 – IRON BLANKET + COUCH WIZARD + O’ FOX O’ LORD + UGLY MUG
A night of psychy blues n doom
23/09 – QUITE LIKE PETE + CREEPING JENNY + ROOMATES
QUITE LIKE PETE Quite Like Pete are a 5 piece Pop Rock n Roll band hailing from the South Coast of NSW Australia. Known for their high energy shows, catchy choruses and strong melodies, QLP give it all. Playing together since 2014 and taking influences from rock giants, blink-182, Nirvana, RHCP and The Offspring. QLP […]
24/09 – MIDNIGHT CREEP + AUDIOBOX + GARRY DAVID
British garage, soulful blues, DIY rock
13/09 – TERROR ON TAPE: MUTTANT ACTION (1993) R-RATED
In a future world ruled by good-looking people, a terrorist group of mutants led by Ramon Yarritu kidnap the daughter of Orujo, a rich businessman, to claim the rights of the ugly people. Escaping from the police in their spaceship, Ramon tries to kill his gang in order to get all the ransom. The trip […]
15/09 – ROBOT GOD + GREEN AMPHIBIAN + SPACE BLANKET
ROBOT GOD Robot God are a Psych Space Stoner Rock band from Sydney Australia, formed in early 2019. These lads offer a powerful blend of space rock, traditional stoner and psychedelia entwined brilliance that you would expect from more established acts in Europe and the US. Fans of Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and current […]
16/09 – BASTARDIZER + AFTERMATH + LIVEWIRE + SCHOLAR OF SIN
Unrelenting and unholy
10/09 – YANOMAMÖ + AMAMMOTH + SCUM FU
YANOMAMÖ Yanomamö – If you don’t already know them, they make a rugged sounding sludge metal, which needs to be heard to be believed. Taking their name from an Amazonian tribe, known for endocannibalism which, Yanomamö‘s sound is as equally intense as the ritual itself. It’s brutal. It’s hard to not draw comparison with Black […]
08/09 – ROBBER (HUNGARY) + CARE + XILCH
Hungarian hardcore, truckstop boogie, Sydney’s most intense
09/10 – BLOODY LEGEND + PAPA BILKO & THE BIN RATS + HIGH + BILLIE BURNOUT + CLEO RAPTURE
A righteous thunderclap of rock’n’roll AND burlesque
HAPPY HOUR
Schooners for the price of pots
$8 orange wine + pét nat
$12 sour negronis
03/09 – THE MIDNIGHT TIDES + COSMIC CARAVAN + COURTESY BUS
THE MIDNIGHT TIDES Sentimental heavy wizard rock COSMIC CARAVAN Taking inspiration from across the musical universe, the kaleidoscopic new act’s collaborative approach to songwriting and wholly unique voice make them one to keep a close eye on. After the last twelve months crafting music, tuning up the engine and polishing every last note, Cosmic Caravan […]
31/08 – BIXIE MAJOR + SUNDER
BIXIE MAJOR The spirits in your favour as you call the Bixie Major! Based in Sydney Australia, the four piece rock band consisting of Ryan Fitzpatrick (Vocals & Guitar), Harry Drummond (Lead Guitar), Kentaro Morita (Bass) and Ruan Padukone (Drums), are ambitious to spread their infectious energy and immersive music to the world. SUNDER Hailing […]
01/09 – NEW BUCK BILOXI (NEW ORLEANS) + TEE VEE REPAIRMAN + ITCHY AND THE NITS
NEW BUCK BILOXI New Buck Biloxi is the latest iteration of the greatest knife punk band of all time. Finally free of the lack of newness imposed by previous projects like Buck Biloxi, Buck Biloxi and the Fucks, and Giorgio Murderer, mysterious Earth-based genius R. Craig is back with a new band, and people are […]
02/09 – NUNCHUKKA SUPERFLY + TERRIFICUS + USTA + CHLORINE GARGOYLE
NUNCHUKKA SUPERFLY Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last twenty years you would have heard of THE HARD-ONS: yes, the Hard-ons, that legendary multi-racial punk band that lay waste to all and sundry before them with their “Motorhead meets Beach Boys” death-pop sonic assault, and that continues to this day, to leave […]
30/08 – TERROR ON TAPE: THE CURSE OF THE DOLL PEOPLE (1961)
THE CURSE OF THE DOLL PEOPLE (1961) A bizarre and creepy movie, and one of the most famous titles made during Mexico’s golden age of horror films. The story involves a group of people cursed by a voodoo priest for stealing a sacred idol in Haiti, and are then killed off by grotesque living voodoo […]
25/08 – GRYTT + SICK FIZZ + THE HOT NESS + THE SILVER DRAGONS
Get ready for a rock and roll shock to the system, delivered by an experienced team of low-lives with high hopes!
26/08 – WELL? + MAJOR ARCANA + TEDDY RIZZO + EUTERPE
WELL? Somewhere between the pop sensibilities of Paramore and Linkin Park, the heavy world of The Dillinger Escape Plan and Rage Against The Machine lies alt-rock group Well?. India Jazz, Andrew Gray and Taylan Bragg’s worlds only collided through geography and principles alone, but that was enough to launch the songwriting trio’s ambitions. Their unique […]
27/08 – THE FUNGUS + SPEAKING OF WITCH +
THE FUNGUS The Fungus is a Sydney-based hard rock/metal band comprised of four demi-gods who have sworn an oath to make sort of OK music. Their game plan is to create the first musical hybrid of Pink and Slipknot, and to play this musical candy to crowds of six to seven people who aren’t just […]
20/08 – SCARED OF SHARKS + FINAL GIRLS + GREAT JOB!
SCARED OF SHARKS Scared of Sharks are a Punk Rock’n’Roll band originally hailing from Mogareeka on the far south coast of NSW. Having been described as “surprisingly good” by their sober friends and “f*cking sick” by their drunk friends, Scared of Sharks are always out to entertain, have a good time and should not be […]
19/08 – AUNTIE LEO & THE BACKSTABBERS + BONE GRAFT + BONES ATLAS
AUNTIE LEO AND THE BACKSTABBERS To celebrate the release of their latest double single release “MONGREL” Auntie Leo are taking their western suburbs rock & bullshit on the road and outta Melbourne! Having been a long time between drinks Auntie Leo are fanging to get back up to Sydney to rip off the lid of […]
18/08 – L.Ä.R.M + ORSON’S MARTIAN RADIO + DAUGHTER BAT & THE LIP STINGS + AIRLINE
L.Ä.R.M Sydney based 5 piece seeking to open the fiery pits with a serving of psych-punk goodness!! ORSON’S MARTIAN RADIO Orson’s Martian Radio are a Sydney based DIY garage/punk band. Inspired heavily by 80’s New Wave and Post Punk, with chaotic guitars and nostalgic pop vocal melodies. Their debut 5 track EP Nails released in […]
17/08 – BIXIE MAJOR (AUGUST RESIDENCY) + JESSE CURNOW
BIXIE MAJOR (AUGUST RESIDENCY) The spirits in your favour as you call the Bixie Major! Based in Sydney Australia, the four piece rock band consisting of Ryan Fitzpatrick (Vocals & Guitar), Harry Drummond (Lead Guitar), Kentaro Morita (Bass) and Ruan Padukone (Drums), are ambitious to spread their infectious energy and immersive music to the world. […]
13/08 – THE POLYMICS + MAYBE IN MAY + SONNET & THE BREADBOYS
THE POLYMICS The Polymics are a 5-piece rock band with a twista soul from Sydney, Australia. Raging guitar solos and loud drums are accompanied by euphoric and soulful vocals and story driven lyrics. Starring the incredible Bella Pereira (vocals), Asher (guitar), Lu Z (guitar), Jordan Mitchley (bass) and Jack Bevan (drums), each individual instrument compliments […]
12/08 – FOX COMPANY + PLASTIC BATH + THE FOSSICKS + BURY ME STANDING
FOX COMPANY Born in Sydney’s Inner West, Fox Company is the balls-out rock band that the Australian Rock scene has been begging for. Picking up where classic rock left off, Fox Company is bringing a new rock and roll for a modern age along with the likes of Rival Sons, Airbourne and The Black Keys. […]
11/08 – WICKED ENVY + SVLEM + MACHINE ON A BREAK
WICKED ENVY Bringing to you all forces of hard, grunge rock, infused with heavy, powered riffs and bewitching, melodic marvels, that will keep you wanting more with all the notable horns-up moments! MACHINE ON A BREAK This is what would happen if Taylor Swift joined a metal band SVLEM Sydney-based alternative metal band SVLEM thats […]
06/08 – MASTER LEONARD + WICKED SISTERS + O SLUGGARD
MASTER LEONARD It’s a little known fact, but Motörhead and Black Sabbath had a child. This unholy progeny was raised in the Bay Area during the 1980’s and was named Master Leonard. Relocated to Marrickville in Sydney’s Inner West, Master Leonard draw from a deep pool of satanic sludge, stoner and thrash, to create monumental […]
05/08 – WICKED THINGS + MAYEFLOWER + PYRAMID MISSION + NOTHING DELUXE
WICKED THINGS Wicked Things are a band of four brothers from Sydney’s Northern beaches – Kaleb Hills (vocals), Cooper Hills (drums) and twins Blade Hills (guitar) and Gericho Hills (bass) – all of whom have a hard-won reputation for excelling at their respective instruments. The foursome are blazing a trail in Australia for what has […]
04/08 – KING PARROT + ASTRODEATH + BLACK RHENO + CHOOF + CARNAL VISCERA
KING PARROT King Parrot is from another planet, their style of music is unrelenting, ugly, nasty but it’s like a million shots fired to your body and you don’t know where the bullets are coming from. Slabs of torrential riffs to look for cover but at the same time you want this as this band […]
30/07 – KONTRASTO + MOURNERS
KONTRASTO Formed in early 2020, Kontrasto recorded their first EP “Bullseye Smile” remotely during the first C19 lock down. This lead to plenty of gigs at the usual locations – MoshPit, Hideaway, Frankie’s & The Factory Theatre among others. With their live show developing quickly along with a reputation for no bullshit, rocking good times, […]
29/07 – THE MINTIES + SONNET AND THE BREADBOYS + TOM RYDER
THE MINTIES From the beaches of Australia’s Mid-North Coast to the share houses of Sydney’s Inner-West; The Minties come together to bring you their special brew of Australian rock and roll. A combination of different influences fight to create a unique style of New-Age Australian rock, with tracks governed by a deep love for blues […]
28/07 – RUFFIANS + VETTY VIALS + DYSFUNCTION + THE BANCROFTS
RUFFIANS Newcastle’s biological rarities, RUFFIANS, have emerged from the swill and squalor of the roaring 20’s with a brand-new single “Three”! Be shocked by the blend of beats, bass, brass and bad ass guitar. VETTY VIALS Sydney band/musician passionate about the yeehaw and my noodle dog. DYSFUNCTION Dysfunction’s music is fast, loud and full of […]
27/07 – NOCTURNAL ANIMALS + TEDDY RIZZO + THE RADICALS
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS Nocturnal Animals, the Adelaidian, skeleton face paint wearing, explosive Dance Punk trio are back with the release of their cover version of Violent Soho’s iconic track, “Covered In Chrome” with a 6 date Australian tour. Known for in-your-face drumming, fuzz-ridden guitars and punching punk-rock vocals, Nocturnal Animals electrifying live performances have landed them […]
19/07 – TERROR ON TAPE: THE RIDER OF THE SKULLS
Wednesday 19th July
The Rider of The Skulls (1965)
23/07 – ALL HER YEARS + MATTY SUN + NO CIGARETTES
ALL HER YEARS All Her Years is a collaborative initiative, residing currently around inner-west Sydney, whose ethos is that there are no walls or rules that any one song should sit in, and there’s never just one way to play them either. Not looking to take themselves too seriously, they leave all the magic at […]
22/07 – TERRIFICUS + NUNCHUKKA SUPERFLY + WHITE KNUCKLE FEVER + DOCTOR ROBOT
Industrial dance garage, dub/free-jazz/noise/metal/psych/punk, psychobluesabilly, funky ghetto space beats
21/07 – AMAMMOTH + WICKED SISTERS + CELESTIAL OATH + ULTRA VIRES
SLUDGE/STONER, DISTORTED TECHNICOLOUR, DOOM/PSYCH, GONG STONER
13/07 – LIQUID SQUID + PASTURES
THE LIQUID SQUID A groove unit that fuses squid ink and tendril flenge to form a funky jam! PASTURES Pastures are a 5-piece Indie Rock band from Sydney whose jangly, nostalgic sound seeks to tug on your heartstrings and capture the warm bittersweetness of life.
14/07 – COLD/HEAT + TECHNO PRISONERS + BABEFINGERS
COLD/HEAT COLD/HEAT is an industrial / electronic punk band hailing from Sydney. Formed in 2015, the trio consists of John Hynd as singer/ drum machine programmer, Roberto Klaic as the synth wizard/ guitarist and James Munro as the melody maker bassist. With their unique blend of industrial / techno / post punk music, COLD/HEAT has […]
15/07 – EBOLAGOLDFISH + ESS-EM + MODUS FIRE
Catchy punk, head wounds and proggy punk/grunge/thrash
09/07 – NESTTER DONUTS (SPAIN) + DIRTBAG + ROBBIE THUNDER (R-RATED SHOW)
Flamenco trash (R-Rated – Nudity!)
08/07 – CALIGULA + STARCRAZY + THE HUSH
Goth groove + retro glam + high-energy rock
07/07 – BRAINTATTOO + JUPTER 5 + TWO FACED + JOHNATHAN DEVOY
Sludge + Garage Rock + Metallic Hardcore
06/07 – DOCTOR ROBOT + SANDWICH MAGIC + TOM ADAMSON
Funky ghetto space beats + ode to sandwich + laser assassins
02/07 – CUTTHROAT KELLY + TRIPTYCHS
CUTTHROAT KELLY Inspired by rock legends such as The Velvet Underground and The Kinks. Cutthroat Kelly is the brain of the Jim Mcnally, whose long standing respect for music has reached a critical turning point. Come and hear the sound of 20 years experience and love culminating in a well worn, hearts on the sleeve […]
01/07 – THE B.A.C.K UPS + BACKHAND + FLAMIN’ GALAHZ + CREAM SODA + RUKUS + CASINO RUMBLERS
THE B.A.C.K UPS Sydney oi! Band from around world. Lads from Barcelona. Australia. Colombia and South Korea. Music Antisocial but always Against racism BACKHAND SYDNEY Hardcore Punks speaking out about gender violence, mental health and indigenous injustice FLAMIN’ GALAHZ Flamin’ Galahz are a bunch of Psychobilly fuckwits from the Gong and Sydney. They play bad […]
30/06 – BOOM BOOM KID (ARGENTINA) + CHINESE BURNS UNIT + CRANKEES
Bunch o legends
24/06 – TOTALLY UNICORN + BARB + SCUM FU
PARTYCORE PISS-TAKE METAL + CHAOTIC LOUD SLUDGE + PUNK
23/06 – FULL TONE GENERATOR + HEKATE + ROCKAFELLA
STONER ROCK + ETHEREAL RIFFS + TRUE BLUE ROCK ‘N ROLL
10/06 – WOLFPACK + OPERATION IBIS + BIRTHDAY RAVEN
WOLF PACK Wolfpack are a DIY, 100% not-for-profit punk band from Naarm, Australia who have now raised over $58,500 for charity & animal welfare With a dynamite live show driven by blistering vocals, intense riffs & manic rhythms Wolfpack have toured Australia, Europe, NZ, Japan & USA performing alongside legendary acts including Suicidal Tendencies, Dead […]
11/06 – BOX DYE + BILLY PUNTTON AND THE MENTAL HEALTH PLAN + THE SWEATY BETTYS
BOX DYE Box Dye are a three-piece writing and creating on Ngunnawal country. With anthems that get the crowd screaming every time, it’s no wonder they’ve blown up the Canberra scene with their already loyal fan base . Come along to a show to join the fun, but I can’t promise you’ll leave without adding […]
14/06 – TERROR ON TAPE: THE DOOR WITH SEVEN LOCKS
Wednesday 14th June
The Door with Seven Locks (1962)
16/06 – TEDDY RIZZO + BIFTER + BAD DRIP
ALT ROCK/PUNK + ROCK/METAL + BOOGIE WOOGIE ACID WESTERN GROOVE MACHINE
17/06 – AMONG THE RESTLESS + BELLWEATHER + MAYEFLOWER
INDIE ALT ROCK + ANIME POP PUNK + SEATTLE-STYLE HARD ROCK
JUNE RESIDENCY: AVALANCHE + BIFTER
Short, fast & loud, no-bull Aussie rock ‘n roll
09/06 – DEAD CITY RUINS + ROSE CARLEO BAND + BONES ATLAS
DEAD CITY RUINS Dead City Ruins are 5 young men from Melbourne, Australia who play Rock ‘n’ Roll like their lives depend on it. Formed in 2010 by five of the finest musical wingmen in the state of Victoria, the band drew first blood by launching headfirst into the studio to lay down ‘Midnight Killer’ […]
08/06- HELLE + THE MIDNIGHT TIDES
HELLE A wild five piece band from Sydney Australia, founded by madwoman ‘Michelle From Helle’. Bringing you a unique cocktail of Theatric/Shock Rock, Punk, Classic Rock & Heavy Metal THE MIDNIGHT TIDES Four piece rock from Wollongong
04/06 – DIRTY MINDSETS + THE SPINNING CUPIDS
DIRTY MINDSETS Australian alternative rock band, made up of four great mates from Western Sydney. Taking influence from bands such as: Arctic Monkeys, Wavves, Greenday and Violent Soho, they have been refining their own sound over the last few years to bring out a different take on alternative rock n roll. Guitarist Blake Riches, Bassist […]
03/06 – BURDEN MAN + PETROL + BURIAL GROUNDS
BURDEN MAN Burden Man weaves relatable tales of sorrow and contemplation of the inevitable with emotionally heavy and sombre tones to create a unique style of deathly, Dark Metal. Each composition acts as a comforting, guiding hand into the frightening thoughts in your own chaotic mind. PETROL Black speed metal from Sydney BURIAL GROUNDS Opening […]
02/06 – RICK DANGEROUS & THE SILKIE BANTAMS + THE BLACK CARDINALS
Join Rick and his barn fowl companions at the spiritual home of thrustcore and metal
27/05 – QUEER AS FVCK: GAIA RISING + LUNAR MODULE + ANTONIO MANTONIO + J STARR + TINA MARTINI
GAIA RISING Gaia Rising is high energy, queer-electro-rock at it’s best. Their genre defining sound is an alchemy of analogue synthesisers, epic dance floor beats, colossal bass riffs and screaming guitar lines. Their songs are timeless tales of love, queer ascension and decadence. Gaia Rising’s line-up has evolved into a gender queer family on a […]
26/05 – DESPISE YOU (USA) + CHOOF (VIC) + DARK HORSE + MAGGOT CAVE
DESPISE YOU’S FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIA
Live Jazz Every Sunday
Enjoy Sundays at The Old Fitzroy in Woolloomooloo, with lush spritz cocktails, beautiful Sunday roasts, and free live jazz all afternoon.
19/05 – TURTLE CUSTARD + HIBISCUS BISCUIT + SHACKED! + AH HONEY
TURTLE CUSTARD A delicious, 3-piece, funk-rock feed with a side of chips and a drink. Hailing from the wood fire oven known as Woy Woy, NSW, their sound has evolved over the past 5 years into a dynamic fusion of influences. They mix danceable funk grooves, with the tonal and rhythmic diversity of prog rock […]
17/05 – TERROR ON TAPE – THE WHITE REINDEER (1952)
An abridged history of horror in SINema through the scorched lens of Jay Katz & Miss Death. Scream your heart out on a roller ride through the history of the horror film with your hosts. Located in the Duke Beer Garden Wednesday 17th May Terror on Tape The White Reindeer (1952) The film, based on […]
666 DAYS OF LIVE MUSIC
5TH OF MAY – FANGZ / DOWNGIRL / PAPA PILKO & THE BIN RATS / BEAUTIFUL STINK / LSF
28/04 – SOLEMN (TAIWAN) + CAPTIVES + WE ARE NOT ROBOTS
SOLEMN + CAPTIVES + WE ARE NOT ROBOTS
29/04 – FAKE NO MORE + BRING BACK THE KANE
FAKE NO MORE (FAITH NO MORE COVER BAND) Performing the music of Faith No More in Sydney, Australia. Following the cancellation of Faith No More’s 2020 Australian tour, the original members of Sydney band Ape BC assembled with Sam Kearns (Hunting Mirages) and Claude Hay (Claude Hay Band/The Gentle Enemies) to prepare a show covering […]
23/04 – ASURA + DECHAROT
ASURA Blackened death/thrash band DECHAROT Decharot is a thrash/death metal band from Sydney, Australia. They strive to approach their songwriting with a wholly unique creativity in order to distinguish themselves from other bands in the modern metal landscape.
22/04 – HIBISCUS BISCUIT + PLASTIC BATH + RED RACKHAM
HIBISCUS BISCUIT Hibiscus Biscuit is a Blue Mountains based band, which is the lovechild of Jimi Hendrix and The Doors with jazz funk fusion put in for good measure. Their live show guarantees a visceral sensory overload that puts you in an unabashed dance trance that makes you cry jungle juice from your third eye […]
21/04 – ENCLAVE + RUBBER NECKER + ANTENNA + SQUIRT CIRCLE
ENCLAVE Enclave was birthed by result of the camaraderie shared between members of (ex)City Rose, COLD / HEAT, Black Drum and Lorelei. Writing soulful yet fiercely aggressive music with a sense of a shared community in mind, Enclave strive for their music to reflect the strong compulsion they share to be of use to the […]
APRIL RESIDENCY – THE SWITCHBLADES
THE SWITCHBLADES Crawling from the primordial swamp comes the low down, dirty blues trio – The Switchblades! Bringing the raucous fury of the blues spirit. Join us every Thursday to enjoy blues with a dank flair.
SUNDAY 16TH – CRASH AND THE CRAPENTERS + SHIT TINNIES + APPREHENSION AVENUE
CRASH AND THE CRAPENTERS If Joe Strummer, Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins and Bob Marley ejaculated into a petris dish, the contents of which was used to artificially inseminate Patti Smith, Crash & The Crapenters would be the bastard offspring! SHIT TINNIES SHIT TINNIES are that last swig of beer that you can still taste the […]
SATURDAY 15TH – CRYPT CRAWLER + CARNAL VISCERA + THE PLAGUE + GOSIKA
CRYPT CRAWLER Western Australian Death Metal. With influences such as Death, Obituary and Morbid Angel, Crypt Crawler bring back the sound of the old school whilst incorporating the undertones of today’s modern death metal. CARNAL VISCERA Grinding out of the Central Coast of NSW, Australia is the extreme blood-drenched metal duo of Alannah and Tom […]
FRIDAY 14TH – GUTTERFIRE + TANTICHRIST + THE GLYCEREENS + THE GROUNDS
GUTTERFIRE Need a little something to shake your ass to while the world burns to the ground? Try GUTTERFIRE! 100% guaranteed to get you out of your seat and moving. TANTICHRIST Born out of the filth-ridden laneways and sticky-floored dive bars of inner western Sydney, TANTICHRIST play a high-octane flavour of hook-laden surf punk that’ll get […]
08/04 – RAT CAGE (UK) + PETROL + PUNTER
RAT CAGE (UK) Dropping by from Sheffield UL, underground legends are slapping us with their hardcore punk sounds PUNTER (VIC) Melbourne’s most fumin’ is hitting the Hume and he’s angry PETROL (1ST SHOW) Sydney heavy metal
06/04 – SABIRE + BLOODY LEGEND + THE DEAD RIDERS + THE SWITCHBLADES
SABÏRE Rock n roll + acid metal. Acid metal is the sound of true resistance and these fellas dish it up like no other would dare. BLOODY LEGEND A righteous thunderclap of rock’n’roll heroism ready to light up the night. Drawing inspiration from the classic cheese-and-sleaze stylings of bands like Whitesnake, Ratt, Skid Row, leather, […]
02/04 – VILE GRUBZ + DOLE BLUDGA + CEREAL PEST
Vile Grubz Nne of West Sydney’s heavier rap crews, are hitting The Duke with their bangin joints that’re guaranteed to make ya neck snap and ya lunch come up. Dole Bludga A mixture of grind, punk and death metal with a couple hits under their belt, including “Kvlt Kvnt” and “Stoned Scum”. Cereal Pest Gross […]
31/03 – SHRAPNEL + DUMBELLS
Shrapnel Is a conglomerate of members of Dumbells and Uncle Pit. Big voices, worshipping something. Come preach. Dumbells Made up of members of Teevee Repairman, Shrapnel and Vipp. A band of sweaty Sydney stalwarts who’re here for a good time, probably a long time too. Loaded punk sounds softened by a bedroom jangle pop filter.
09/04 – FLAMING WRECKAGE + MONSTER LEONARD + FOOTHILLS
FLAMING WRECKAGE MONSTER LEONARD FOOTHILLS The Night of the Living Shred will dredge the gutter of The Inner West’s finest in metal, united in killing off what ear follicles remain. Is there anything finer then slurping an ice cold beer and snapping your neck to a thousand decibels worth of metal? Toughen up, see […]
01/04 – THE VEIL + INEBRIOUS BASTARD + FOXLOOR + CHLORINE GARGOYLE
THE VEIL Doom-laden post-punk from Sydney INEBRIOUS BASTARDS Crust punk/grindcore/death metal FOXLORE Local post-punkers whose sound is a unique blend of dark melodies and thriving rhythms. CHLORINE GARGOYLE Local lo-fi goth
MARCH RESIDENCY: THE HOLLYWOOD WALTZ
Joining us every Thursday night for the month of March – that’s 5 shows! The Hollywood Waltz are bringing their old-school rock to Enmore! They’re stylish, fun, and a perfect combo of funk, rock, blues and surf rock. They’ll have a bunch of exciting mates in tow for each performance. Stay tuned for weekly […]
25/03 – OTHRSHIP EP LAUNCH + SUPAHONEY + TIALI
OTHRSHIP Henry Manuell’s ‘Othrship’ is influenced by David Bowie, Tame Impala, and Silverchair. Feeling restricted by today’s music model and « fitting into a sound » never sat well with Henry. Othrship allowed him to explore his diverse creative roots and navigate his mental health journey. The freedom of his creativity has allowed him to […]
24/03 – OPERATION IBIS + FINAL GIRLS
OPERATION IBIS Hailing from the bins of Sydney’s Inner West Operation Ibis, are ska punk Party Birds that are always a welcome edition to every gig. Since their formation they have built a reputation for a high energy paced performance that gets all folk on the dance floor. With “DIY till we die” ethos they […]
19/03 – VISUALIS + TERRORENTIAL
TERRORENTIAL Formed from a collection of long haired, metal music-driven fans. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses a thrashy, energetic and melodic sound played and energetic that will make you want to bang your head and unleash your rage. VISUALIS Aim to incorporate all metal genres into our music that symbolises our band members’ varied […]
18/03 – RESEARCH REACTOR CORPORATION + THE SATANIC TOGAS
RESEARCH REACTOR CORPORATION Super fun, goofy, cartoonish, weirdo-punk. THE SATANIC TOGAS Alternative punk rock chaos. Fun, loud, quick!
17/03 – ORSONS MARTIAN RADIO + LARM + DIAL UP MODEM
ORSON’S MARTIAN RADIO FKA Moth King. Has to be seen to be believed LARM Sydney based 5 piece seeking to open the fiery pits with a serving of psych-punk goodness!! DIAL UP MODEM Piping hot, rock hard and heavy pub punk, blasting it straight into your skulls!
12/03 – IDLE RUIN + GOSIKA
IDLE RUIN Idle Ruin pack each song with head-spinning twists and turns as well as spine-slugging and skull-smacking grooves, channeling mayhem, madness, and a general air of marauding savagery. GOSIKA In a time few remember, The Powers That Be, banned the Unspoken Sacrament, and it was lost to the ages. But rumours persist of a […]
11/03 – BLACK JESUS + POST TRUTH + DARK HORSE + SUCCOUR
BLACK JESUS Old school death metal band, inspired by poineers including Morbid Angel, Carcass, Venom Slayer and Nunslaughter. Pure degenerative grinding riffage and a raw sonic intensity that is as spicy as it is shredding. POST TRUTH Hailing from Newcastle/Muloobinba featuring ex members of The Stockholm Syndrome, Conation, Deadstare and current members of The Hard […]
10/03 – SICK FIZZ + CRANKEES + CRAPULOUS GEEGAW
SICK FIZZ Sydney rock and roll machine Sick Fizz have arrived armed with their debut the debut long player “We Fucked This City On Rock & Roll”. The album is a punk rock party cruise lost in the treacherous seas betwixt The Cape of Sweet and New York Dolls Island. It delivers a delicious sugar […]
09/03 – RADICALS + THE HOLLYWOOD WALTZ + THE NEW AGE FRUITS
RADICALS With instant comparisons drawn against early Nirvana and Australian legends Silverchair, RADICALS have quickly become one of Sydney’s most talked about acts. Best known for mixing heavy riffs with catchy choruses at ease, and the ability to make every show they play crazier than the last, RADICALS are a force to be reckoned with. […]
05/03 – HOUSE OF MINCE – UNKNOWN PLEASURES
House of Mince presents: “Unknown Pleasures’ – Pride closing party! The Duke will be hosting a FREE sideshow event from 2pm-10:30pm with a mixed bag of live bands and dj sets. Do not miss our house favourites Down Girl at 6:15pm sharp. We have a few surprises up our sleeves so get on down […]
04/03 – TRAUMA BOYS + BETTER OFF TED + THE BACK UPS + FLAMIN’ GALAHZ + RUKUS
TRAUMA BOYS Psychobilly punk from Melbourne BETTER OFF TED Complete with double bass, led by Captain Rekless will have you on the dancefloor with their uptempo Rockabilly jive THE BACK UPS The B.A.C.K UPs is a band formed in Sydney – Australia of a whole group friends from different parts of the world. such as […]
03/03 – HEADBUTT + OUTNUMBERED + SCUM FU + PIPOLTR
HEADBUTT Old school punk rockers OUTNUMBERED Hardcore punk SCUM FU Chaotic and loud sludge punk two piece PIPOLTR Nu-Metalcore band inspired by Slipknot, A Day To Remember, Dealer, KoRn.
26/02 – MONOLIYTH + SLAUGHTERCULT
MONOLIYTH Brutal old school Deathmetal band from Melbourne Australia SLAUGHTERCULT Three-piece death grind. Quick sticks, no tricks
24/02 – INEBRIOUS BASTARDS (ALBUM LAUNCH) + OPERATION IBIS + ARSENICO + SCHKEUDITZER KREUZ
INEBRIOUS BASTARD Crust Punk/Grindcore/Death Metal. Firing onto The Duke stage with guns blazing to launch their new album. OPERATION IBIS Hailing from the bins of Sydney’s Inner West Operation Ibis, are ska punk Party Birds that are always a welcome edition to every gig. ARSENICO Dbeat punx from Sydney SCHKEUDITZER KREUZ Schkeuditzer Kreuz is one […]
23/02 – BAD DRIP + PRAYER GROUP
BAD DRIP Kicking off our week of live music this week we’ve got Bad Drip! A little bit rock, a little bit blues, entirely loose. They’ve been picking up traction around town, make sure you’re here to catch ’em. PRAYER GROUP Preachers of human sacrifice and the primal coital urge.
15/02 TERROR ON TAPE – I WANT WHAT I WANT (1972)
Once a month, join us for mid-week screenings of old creepy classics. I WANT WHAT I WANT (1972) Roy is a sensitive twenty-something man who is living a nightmarish life. He’s the son of a macho, ex-army officer (the always brilliant Harry Andrews) who refuses to acknowledge the obvious fact that his son looks […]
16/02 VALENTINE’S GAY – SPENCER SPARK + THE TIN KNEES + DREAM GOOD
SPENCER SPARK Spencer Spark is not afraid to stand out, catching ears, eyes and brains across Sydney’s music scene. As a loud and proud queer singer-songwriter, she invites you into her colourful world of bold and vivacious art pop. Her music embodies the sounds of her heroes Björk, Kate Bush and Fiona Apple. Since releasing […]
17/02 – SCREAMING EAGLES + FOX COMPANY
SCREAMING EAGLES Central Coast based Rockers Screaming Eagle create high-energy music that has captivated audiences across Australia. Screaming Eagle draw from a wide range of influences to create their unique style of Classic Rock. Their sound has been compared to that of The Rolling Stones, The Easybeats, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and The Screaming Jets. Since […]
18/02 – QUEER AS FVCK WORLD PRIDE CELEBRATION
Queer As Fvck (QAF) kicks off their Sydney World Pride 2023 campaign at the legendary Duke of Enmore with a killer lineup of music and drag. This is set to be a supercharged expression of our genderqueer community and an amazing opportunity to acknowledge this once in a lifetime celebration that is World Pride 2023. […]
19/02 – VISUALIS + TERRORENTIAL
VISUALIS Visualis aims to incorporate all metal genres into our music that symbolises the band members’ varied musical tastes and cultural backgrounds. Visualis have been gigging within Sydney and Wollongong scenes since March 2019. Visualis’s 2021 debut EP: Sunrise in Black was recorded by Geoff Lee in Zen Studios, St. Peters, NSW and mixed and […]
09/02 – BLIND ELIZA + TIGER
BLIND ELIZA Established in 2021, four boys upholding the rock n roll from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia TIGER TIGER began their quest of conquering Sydney’s live music scene in 2021, forming in the Northern Beaches under the guidance of singer-songwriter Silvas. After gathering the likes of Rafaeel Al Khasimi, Penelope Martin and Tommy […]
10/02 – THE SATANIC TOGAS
THE SATANIC TOGAS The Satanic Togas are hoonin’ into The Duke to get you sweatin and dancin. One of Sydney’s most illusive yet constantly talked-about bands, this ain’t one you’re gonna want to miss! A bit synthy, a bit angsty and a whole damn pile of fun. 3D & THE HOLOGRAMS (FIRST SHOW) Glitchy garage-inspired […]
11/02 – BLACK ACES + THE BLACK CARDINALS + THE GRAND UNION
BLACK ACES Gritty. Authentic. Workers. Outsiders. The reality is, Black Aces have the kind of dirt under their nails typically found in much older men. From the pubs of rural Australia to stages the world over, Black Aces are a heart-sleeved throwback to the sweaty pub rock heyday of 1980’s Australia. Creating a furious live […]
12/02 – BUDDHADATTA + THE TIN KNEES
BUDDHADATTA Japanese tribal rock band Singing Japanese Buddhism with its own interpretation in harmonic overtone Aiming to expand into the world. Think monk-punk THE TIN KNEES The Tin Knees are a theatrical music confection based in Sydney. With humble roots on Australia’s east coast, in both the quaint country town of Dubbo and the bustling […]
25/02 – HIGH VOLTAGE COCK N ROLL – BATTLESNAKE + GLITORIS + THE MIFFS + STARCRAZY
Thats right mother lickers, another year another Cock N Roll event. We have put together a stellar line up featuring the following…. Battlesnake Chugging riffs, soaring harmonies, virtuosic soloing and wailing vocals telling tales of wizards, dragons and kings of old. Forged deep in the fiery pits of the underworld, the Battlesnake rises up […]
04/02 – LEFT LANE + FREAKERS + THE DRIVE BYS
LEFT LANE Beloved four-piece from Wollongong who are known for their intense blend of alt rock, indie style, with a pinch of psychedelia. The band’s music crosses dynamics frequently, with subject matter of dogs, cool mums, stuff they’re angry about, plants, and empowerment. THE DRIVE BYS Sydney alternative rock group who’re clocking up some very […]
03/02 – LOJETZ + NO CAKE + THE STRIKEOUTS
LOJETZ /ləʊ/dʒets/ noun: makes loud noise NO CAKE 3-piece made up of local legends. They’re gonna slap you in the face with some energetic electro surf n turf. THE STRIKEOUTS 2 blokes, 1 riff, no idea.
02/02 – DEATH BY CARROT
DEATH BY CARROT Deep Psychonautic Earthborn grooves,descending from the Black Sabbath meets Pink Floyd side of the Rock ‘n’ Roll tree.
05/02 – SOMNIUM + CROWN ST MILITIA
SOMNIUM A sonic mirage of ambient psych-rock that effortlessly fuses gnarly guitar blitzes with absorbing synth atmospheres, drifting vocal melodies that move farther from the earth’s surface with each new line of cynicism, philosophy and wonder. CROWN ST MILITIA Stoner psychedelic sludge
28/01 Duke’s House of Wax – Vinyl Market + DJs + Bands
DUKE’S HOUSE OF WAX Vinyl Market 11:00am-4:00pm DJ Spannah on the tools from 12:00pm till late. BANDS: Disparo 8pm Black Rheno 9pm Sumeru 10pm An entire farkin day and night celebrating music- get in early and feast!!!
27/01 – HIGH + CULT CHOIR + TIGER
HIGH (HEADLINE) Sydney’s favourite stalwarts are here to fire you up with their new wave alt rock. CULT CHOIR From Brisbane (Meanjin) Australia, a self produced three piece with plenty of energy & attitude that wishes to create awareness of a rapid shift in music, art, culture & society. Creating a safe space at their shows […]
29/01 – SZIKRABÁB + SPECTRAL GATES
SZIKRABÁB Szikrabáb’s Eastern European roots absorb characteristic harmonies and rhythms, anchoring the Sydney based duo to electronic beats, raw guitars and drums oscillating between dense layers and droning minimalism. The band has started playing live shows at small local venues in 2020, and since 2018, it has released seven singles carrying twelve songs, with a […]
22/01 – THRALL + DECHAROT
THRALL Thrall have come to the vanguard of a new style of black metal that seamlessly melds doom, death metal and post rock elements with the genre. DECHAROT Decharot is a thrash/death metal band from Sydney, Australia. They strive to approach their songwriting with a wholly unique creativity in order to distinguish themselves from other […]
21/01 – STARCRAZY + WELL? + THE BLACK CARDINALS
STARCRAZY Starcrazy’s individual sound is a heady fusion of catchy pop structured melodies, spirited vocals & high energy rifferama propelled from a solid foundation of pure rock & roll. Bred & nurtured in the stronghold of Sydney’s Inner West music scene, the four piece launched Starcrazy in 2019 and quickly hit the city’s finest rock […]
20/01 – BLIND ELIZA + BEAUTIFUL STINK + HELLE
BLIND ELIZA Established in 2021, four boys upholding the rock n roll from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia BEAUTIFUL STINK Beautiful Stink are on the rails but not in control, a giant locomotive made of fire and explosions, Soundgarden t-shirts on the driver and Pearl Jam on the stereo. It’s coming straight for you, […]
19/01 – PRIME MINISTER
PRIME MINISTER With all the same usual suspects, Prime Minister is a band of characters and the only way to find out is a gig. Vote #1 for Rock.
14/01 – THE STRIPP + HELLOBORES + JUPITER 5 + SLACK PUNKS
THE STRIPP (HEADLINE) The Stripp are a high-energy, turbo-charged, rock‘n’roll machine. Fronted by Bek Taylor, best described as the love child of Joan Jett and Lemmy Kilmister, the band’s savage style & powerful live shows has gained them a reputation as one of Melbourne’s finest, high-energy rock n roll bands. HELLEBORES Riff-heavy alternative punk outfit […]
13/01 BIG RED FIRE TRUCK + KONTRASTP + SVLEM
BIG RED FIRE TRUCK (HEADLINE) Big Red Fire Truck are a 4 piece hard rock band from Manly Beach in Sydney, Australia. Their unique brand of summer rock is perfect for the long coastal drives with the top down and being caught singing at the traffic lights. Taking a touch of , , and many […]
07/01 – THE BIFTERS + DIAL UP MODEM + ROBOT GOD
THE BIFTERS The Bifters Band are a unique and experienced trio of musicians based out of Sydney, Australia. Forming in early 2020, the band has endeavoured to reinvent the classic blues rock attitude of an era gone-by, adding a new-age rock and doom sound all of their own. Their first single, “Sugar Mama”, opened doors […]
06/01 – DOCTOR ROBOT + TOQUE + JOSH SHIPTON AND THE BLUE EYED RAVENS
DOCTOR ROBOT In the future, there are only Doctors and Robots. But there is one… Doctor Robot! A robot from the future on a mission to save the universe with the power of funky ghetto space beats. TOQUE Toque: Eccentric, bizarre, questionable, a blur of multifaceted nuance and dynamic explosiveness.. Witness firsthand the creation of […]
01/01 DESTRONOMER + MAYEFLOWER
DESTRONOMER Psyhc Rock lords! Bend your neck to some explosive noise. MAYEFLOWER Sydney based hard rock band, influenced by the Seattle scene of the 80s and 90s
30/12 – OPERATION IBIS + THE CRANKEES + SMALL TOWN INCIDENT
OPERATION IBIS (HEADLINE) Hailing from the bins of Sydney’s Inner West Operation Ibis, are ska punk Party Birds that are always a welcome edition to every gig. Since their formation they have built a reputation for a high energy paced performance that gets all folk on the dance floor. With “DIY till we die” ethos […]
NEW YEARS EVIL
BASTARDIZER was formed within the darkest abysses of HELL 10 years to the day (31.12) – We decided to host a megalodon sized party with the help of… BLOODY LEGEND CELESTIAL OATH PLASTIC BATH THRAXXY Expect a night of unrelenting energy and head banging fury!!! Let us rot the night away Duke Style. Set Times: […]
23/12 – IRON BLANKET + AMAMMOTH
IRON BLANKET (HEADLINE) One of Sydney’s favourite Heavy Rock groups. 5 piece throwing around seventies-inspired riffs and wreaking of bong smoke. AMAMMOTH Straddling that sometimes expansive realm between angry sludge and blissed-out stoner, Amammoth come across a little more human than their primitive name indicates. These guys embody the stoner rock ascetic with a extra […]
24/12 DUKEMAS EVE with WICKED THINGS + MAJOR ARCANA + MAYEFLOWER
Attention Creatures of Enmore! Business never stops over here at Duke – we present to you another year of DUKEMAS EVE with our friends Wicked Things, joined by elite guests Major Arcana + Mayeflower. Rock and Roll doesn’t die over the festive season gang, so the house of good times is here to party with you […]
18/12 CRASH & THE CRAPENTERS + NONE FOR ONE
CRASH & THE CRAPENTERS If Joe Strummer, Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins and Bob Marley ejaculated into a petris dish, the contents of which was used to artificially inseminate Patti Smith, Crash & The Crapenters would be the bastard offspring! NONE FOR ONE Hardcore band formed on Dharawal Country. Sharing important messages through heavy riffs and […]
17/12 – POLISH CLUB + MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUAD + LE SHIV
POLISH CLUB One guitar. One voice. One drum kit — frequently bloodied, sometimes broken. The modest tools can only begin to tell the story of Polish Club, the sweat-soaked Aussie soul-punk two piece (sometimes three) with a heart- wringing knack for ass-kicking rock tunes and a gift for burning down every room they play. 2 […]
16/12 – HEKATE + HYDRANAUT + ROBOT GOD
HEKATE (HEADLINE) Rising from the depths of the ethereal abyss, riff by riff, Hekate have been weened on the DNA and breast milk of Sabbath and Saint Vitus. Since 2019, Hekate have pledged their allegiance to the riff under a crimson primordial sky (Canberra and Sydney, Australia) to embody a dark embrace and elicit feelings […]
Parties in The Mezzanine
Book for 30 or more of your loved ones and have exclusive use of our mezzanine and pool room.
Canape, banquet, and beverage options are available for an iconic Fitz experience; enjoy the theatre of good company.
10/12 – LORD ROCHESTER + ITCHY & THE NITS + DIRTBAG + VENERINAS
LORD ROCHESTER (HEADLINE) Scotland’s top Rock n’ Roll Combo! In keeping with great Rock & Roll, Lord Rochester embrace the simplicity of sound and song using the maraca powered shuffle of artists such as Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Jimmy Reed and Lonnie Mack to create great stripped back driven rock and roll. ITCHY & THE […]
9/12 DOWNGIRL + LAST QUOKKA + THE DREADFUL TIDES
DOWNGIRL (HEADLINE) Blend of nu-punk and classic 90s grunge sounds. With their live set described as “fearsome, where everything is inside out, an impossible puzzle of things that don’t make sense but just do. It’s like enjoying getting a hammer to the back of the head. What utter fun.” DOWNGIRL has already made a fierce […]
C.J. LEE – DECEMBER RESIDENCY
C.J. LEE Aussie blues & roots singer/songwriter, guitarist, banjo and harmonica player C.J.Lee is known for his soulful and energetic live shows. In 2020 at International Blues Festival he earned himself a semifinalist place, he also has been nominated twice for Best Blues Act by FCLMA. He has toured North America, Europe, Australia and is […]
