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Formerly the legendary Bald faced Stag, Crowbar is the Home of the heavy! Sydney's dedicated venue in Leichhardt for Punk, Rock and Metal! Great beer, Great tunes, Great crowd. Host of local shows and huge international bills. If you're in Sydney, you have to be here!

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Address - 345 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt 2040 NSW

The Duke of Enmore is a beloved Sydney live music venue known for its intimate vibe and loud loyal crowds. Tucked just off Enmore Road it has become a home for heavy music and underground shows where bands and fans connect up close. With a classic pub feel and a long history of supporting local scenes the Duke remains one of the most important grassroots stages in the inner west

Address: 148 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042

A premier dive bar hosting live band performances, amazing drinks and unforgettable experiences.The walls ignite talk of who was where and what went down, reflecting the area’s long-standing links to live music.

MoshPit is unpretentious and breathing new life into the southern end of King St.

Address: 642A King St, Erskineville NSW 2043

Lively refurbished 1840s venue with multiple retro-chic bars, for cocktails, canapés and live DJs. Home to regular Metalcore & Emo nights. Featuring the only rooftop bar on the Darlinghurst strip.

Address: 2-4 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010

Hip hangout offering creative bar bites, signature cocktails & a stage with live music performances.

Address: 42 King St, Newtown NSW 2042

The Lansdowne Hotel was opened in 1932, and was quickly filled with ratbags, miscreants, tear-aways, hoods, scum-bags, thieves, bent cops and others of similar persuasion.Its place in the history of Sydney music was destined to be a wrapped up in 2015 with its closure. However, two idiot friends with a passion for music and taking risks thought the old girl had a few tricks to pull yet.
The Lansdowne Hotel was re-opened in June 2017.
It has no plan to close its doors ever again.

Address: 2-6 City Rd, Chippendale NSW 2008

Chuck Trailer’s CBD is a two storey late night dive bar and live music hangout serving smashed burgers wings loaded fries craft beers cocktails and a big whiskey list. With a gritty skate rock vibe upstairs and live bands in the basement it is a go to for food drinks and loud nights in the heart of the city.

Address: 36 York St, Sydney NSW 2000

Oxford Art Factory is an iconic live music and arts venue tucked in Darlinghurst on Sydney’s Oxford Street. Opened in 2007 and inspired by Andy Warhol’s Factory in New York, it blends live bands, performance art, and visual art across its main stage and gallery spaces. Known for its raw industrial vibe, it’s a place where emerging local acts and international names play up close in an intimate setting, making it one of Sydney’s most important hubs for creative culture and nightlife.

Address: 3/46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Nestled on the main street of Penrith, Elton Chong stands as a gritty sanctuary for metal and rock & roll enthusiasts with its graffiti-covered walls and banging beers. Unapologetically raw, Chong’s self proclaimed dive bar vibes come from the lit food menu and rad cocktails. Live true to Chong’s mantra: Not here to fuck spiders

 

Capacity: 100 pax

Contact: zfg@eltonchong.com.au

Address: 388 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

Wings and Tins Dee Why is a lively Northern Beaches venue known for its huge range of chicken wings, creative flavours, and wide selection of craft and classic beers. It has a relaxed dive bar vibe that makes it perfect for wings, drinks, and good company, and it also hosts live music and events that add to its energetic local scene.

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Address: 3/866 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099

Nestled in the heart of Sydney's vibrant inner west, Marrickville Bowlo has emerged as a dynamic new hub for metal music. Known for its laid-back, welcoming atmosphere and commitment to supporting live music, this iconic venue is fast becoming a destination for international and local metal acts. With its intimate setting and a deep appreciation for heavy music, Marrickville Bowlo offers fans an up-close and personal live experience. Whether you're catching an up-and-coming local band or a world-renowned touring act, Marrickville Bowlo delivers raw energy and community spirit, making it a must-visit spot for Sydney's metalheads.

Address: 91 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204

Enduring, down-to-earth venue for international music acts and local rock 'n' roll performances.

Address: 119 Victoria Rd, Rozelle NSW 2039

Previously known as the Ram It Down Metal Fest, War On The Farm is the monthly event held at Bay Predos Lechon Cebu organised by the Sydney Southwest Metal Scene.

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Contact Lance on lhkeen75@gmail.com if your band would like to play in an upcoming show.

Address: 11 1 Sappho road Warwick farm

Often the home of many live shows for metal bands touring Australia, Manning Bar is an independent venue owned and run by the University of Sydney Union (USU). With a capacity of 950, it is one of the largest venues in town for bands touring Sydney & Australia.

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Address: Manning House, Manning Rd, Camperdown NSW 2050

As a purpose built, dedicated live entertainment venue, the Factory hosts an array of live music and performances - from international rock & metal concerts to intimate cabaret shows, film and dance. The Factory brings a breath of fresh air to Sydney's entertainment scene and a commitment to nurturing emerging performers and acts.

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Boasting 3 stages with the Theatre (800 Capacity), Floor (250 Cap) and Fusebox (250 cap)

Address: 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204

 Sydney's iconic Rock & Live Music Venue in the Heart of the CBD. Free Entry, heavy tunes, mad drinks, killer bands.

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Venue has closed as of December 2022