The New Christs return to Melbourne in 2026 with the fire and purpose of a band that refuses to fade into nostalgia. Fresh off a triumphant European tour in 2025—where they tore through clubs and festivals with the same ferocity that’s defined them since the early ’80s—the legendary Australian rock outfit is set to play two consecutive nights at The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar, a venue perfectly suited to their raw, uncompromising energy.

Led by the unmistakable presence of Rob Younger, The New Christs have long been celebrated for their blistering live performances and a catalogue that balances intensity with dark melody. Their return to Melbourne supports the release of The Burning of Rome – Selected Works, a double‑LP compilation that captures the breadth of their output: the snarling early singles, brooding epics, and the later recordings that show a band still evolving rather than coasting on reputation.

These shows are more than a retrospective. They’re a reminder that The New Christs remain active. For longtime fans and newcomers, two nights at The Last Chance offer a rare chance to witness one of Australia’s most enduring rock institutions in full flight. Supported by Penny Ikinger's Marbles and Moler. Don't miss this.

The New Christs with Special Guests - Penny Ikinger's Marbles

The New Christs with Special Guests - Moler

Tapdog bring their electric and eclectic 60's inspired rock and roll feast to the infamous last chance rock and roll bar, saturday september 12th. Fully loaded with hints of splendiferous psych rock and notes of straight funk (not fake funk), they bring an intense, hard hitting and hilarious energy to every performance. Featuring support from the incredible Bellhop.

Bellhop are a sizzling sibling two-piece with a sound that absolutely dwarfs the size of their party. Monsterous guitar tones, militant drumming and brutally raw songwriting command the room when they set to the stage.

TAPDOG SATURDAY SIZZLER W/ BELLHOP

Melbourne’s next wave of rock hits The Last Chance on September 17th.

Grunge. Punk. Psychedelia. Noise. Guitars turned up too loud.

ARRHYTHMIA

CELLOPHANES

NEW COLLISION

THE HUMAN FACTOR

Come sweat it out with us.

17.09.26 — THE LAST CHANCE

Surrender - The Human Factor, New Collision, Arrhythmia & Cellophanes

Wintermelon are back with a huge new setlist which includes lots of grunge, metal, and alt-rock bangers, and most importantly, your new favourite song, See You Around. Wintermelon are joined by the incredible all girl alt-rock band, Miss Communication, and the amazing grungey, gazey, punk band Mailey. They’re ready to bring both aura and mega talent to the stage. Get hyped for the best night you could ever possibly have.

Wintermelon [See You Around Single Release] - THE LAST CHANCE

Kirby and Jodee are excited to announce 29Fest.

This year, we are back at the spiritual home of our anniversary gigs, The Last Chance Rock and Roll Bar.

The line up this year:

RELAYS

THE COOLABAHS

MONKEY BUTLER

MADIGANS WAKE

and special guest Story Teller / Poet SEAN O'CALLAGHAN.

As always for our gigs, all bands will be paid as agreed amount in cash on the night, regardless of how many tickets we sell. These gigs are about giving something back to the Melbourne live music community that has given us so much over the years.

Jodee and Kirby’s 29th Anniversary Gig

SHEER CHANCE — ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW!

The wait is over — Sheer Chance are celebrating the launch of their new album with a massive night of live rock at Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar on September 20th!

Expect a loud night of hard-hitting riffs, big hooks, and plenty of rock ’n’ roll! Sheer Chance hit the stage to unleash the new album LIVE. + special guests HARD MERCURY, FOULDZY & MALICY - a mixed bag of country rock to alternative and heavy metal. This will be HUG!

Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar

Sunday, September 20th, 2026 - doors at 7pm

Bring your mates, grab a drink and get ready to celebrate the new album the only way it should be — LOUD and LIVE!

#SheerChance #AlbumLaunch #LastChanceRocknRoll #RockMusic #MelbourneRock #LiveMusic #RockNRoll #MelbourneMusic

SHEER CHANCE - ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW with support from HARD MERCURY, FOULDZY & MALICY

Delivering melodic garage-punk with a distinct punch and attitude, Problem Green are a four- piece band hailing from Sydney’s Inner West on Gadigal Land. Equal parts scrappy and refined, blending untethered energy with tight sonic precision, their music channels the fast-paced energy of punk while exploring deeply personal themes, the result is a set of catchy, seriously fun songs that transform everyday woes into head-banging, face-scrunching clarity.

Their performances create spaces of collective movement and connection, thriving from both intimate venues to festival stages, disarmed by undeniable chemistry and infectious grins that never left their faces, Problem Green has quickly become known for leaving a lasting impression “it’s no wonder their name echoes around venues across the country" - FBI Radio.

Problem Green will be finishing off their 5-date VIC tour on Sept. 20 with a free arvo show at Last Chance Rock n’ Roll Bar! Kicking off at 3pm, with a debut performance from OBI Strip!

OBI Strip shows A.I Dan (DVD) cut the fat and tighten the reigns, taking inspiration from egg-punk, hardcore, proto-punk and lofi garage rock to produce hard hitting tracks that beg to be listened to again and again. Obi Strip has already hit the ground running with their two newly released tracks "New A.I O.S" and "Taking Bribes (Cuck)".

Give the bands a listen or go in cold! Either way we can guarantee you a Rock n’ Roll show that will blow ya socks off.

FREE – 3PM – LAST CHANCE

Problem Green (final tour show!) with OBI Strip (first show!) at Last Chance Rock n’ Roll Bar

Lahgo have spent the last 12 months selling out shows and growing a reputation for blistering, raucous, crowd-connecting shows. Their recent sold out show for Great Southern Nights and a King Street Crawl performance where demand exceeded capacity on Eliza St in Newtown has thrust Lahgo's reputation to the top of the list for tastemakers and passionate music fans alike. Supporting The Terrys and The Living End further enforces their reputation as a band that brings intense live music to the forefront.

The band's commitment to staging shows with more women on stage, on production teams, and in the audience—creating a safe, connected, and supportive environment—is central to the Lahgo ethos.

Performing new material from their upcoming EP produced in collaboration with fast rising producer, Ethan Reginato (Ixaras, Holly Hebe, Charli Lucas) will give current fans a glimpse of the future of Lahgo as they extend their reputation for delivering fresh new sounds.

Lahgo is the Sydney based duo made up of bassist Lee Denman and frontwoman Mel Bailey. Together they have spent several years shape-shifting and developing a sound and live reputation that resonates with audiences who feel seen by the duo's honest music, which confronts the sticky and difficult moments in life. "Sometimes the hardest truths are the ones we need to hear most," says Bailey. When Lahgo plays live, you hear those moments belted out with sweaty passion, allowing audiences to bathe in the vibe of emotional release.

LAHGO - What I Need - Tour 2026

Mousse Cannon are celebrating the release of their new single ‘Salty’ with support from the brilliant LXRP, Frons and Queen Hyena. Going to be an absolute rip snorter!

MOUSSE CANNON + LXRP + FRONS + QUEEN HYENA

Fatale Fest, organised by Penalty is a gig to celebrate fem fronted bands in the community. Joined by Gstring Nicotine, Red 40 Pain Club and Funkytown Fish. The reason we're putting on this gig is because of the lack of representation for female and queer people in the music industry. Our goal is to make safe spaces for everybody, no matter their gender, race or identity

FATALE FEST - Penalty, Funkytown Fish, G-String Nicotine & red40painclub

Named after the Melbourne Cup-winning racehorse, media puzzle is the solo recording project of Lismore-based artist and musician Tom Peter. Australian egg punk meets pop sensibilities. Jittered guitars and lofi fuzzed out vocals. 2 minute songs that linger for a lifetime. media puzzle are fast becoming one of the most exciting musical exports.

Over the past three years, media puzzle has released three scuzzy post-punk albums and two blisteringly short, high-energy EPs. Residing somewhere between Suicide’s dark minimalism an Uranium Club’s eccentric edge, the project’s last two releases earned an exclusive vinyl feature at Rough T rade and a strong 7.6 rating from Pitchfork, which praised its “uncanny creativity that egg-punk weirdos love to tout.”

Having carved out a space between drum machine-driven egg-punk and fuzzy scuzz-pop, the newest record marks a departure from previous efforts and hints at a maturing sound. After a year of DIY recording and touring, opening for Regurgitator and being booked around Australia, media puzzle returned with a fourth (and still somewhat speedy) album, New Racehorse. Moving beyond the drum machine-heavy egg-punk approach of earlier releases, this record is their most collaborative yet, blending oddball pop and garage punk.

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