Winter WOBBLE! Wobble After Dark

Bringing you a hearty winter soup of warming beats and bass-lines - The Wobble crew are proud to present Winter WOBBLE! - Wobble after dark.

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No Life Til Leather

It took Def Leppard more than three years to record Hysteria, but NO LIFE TIL LEATHER will celebrate this landmark album in one leather-clad, booze- guzzling night!

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Local Resident Failure (Album Launch)

Cash No!, The Decline + Chris Duke & The Royals

After 5 years as a band LOCAL RESIDENT FAILURE are finally releasing an album. Also playing are CASH NO! from Melbourne who will be performing NOFX's 18 minute epic 'The Decline' in its entirety! To make things more confusing Perth's THE DECLINE will also be joining the bill along with CHRIS DUKE AND THE ROYALS!

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Blackbird Hum

Blackbird Hum bring their sounds to Hermanns Friday night Live. Playing two long sets from 7pm-10pm (straight after the DJ sets)

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The Broderick

with guests: Thorns, Outsiders, Colossus

After a lengthy period of hibernation that led many to assume they’d long since called it a day, progressive hardcore outfit THE BRODERICK are back with their long-overdue, debut full-length, Free To Rot, Free Of Sin.

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Found at Sea

Sydney indie stalwarts Found At Sea return to the live stage at Hermanns Friday night after a 6 month writing break for their first show of 2012.

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Saturday 8 September 2012
3PM
 

Skydreams Festival

Featuring: Darren Cross (E.L.F / Gerling), Regular John, The Holy Soul, Dead China Doll, W.C Chargers, East River Fox, Reckless Vagina, Broken Chip, Through The Forest Door and more!

Skydreams Festival is a celebratory music and culture event on Saturday September 8th at Hermann's Bar on City Rd. Sydney University. Open from 3pm till late.

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Friday 14 September 2012
8PM
 

Blatherskite

special guests: Vayer, Hawkmoth

Having been through four drummers, two bass players and a guitarist since "Where the Wasteland Ends" was released in 2009, Blatherskite have come back swinging with two new singles, "The Envoy" and "The Orbital". The single launch will be held at Hermann's Bar in Sydney on the 14th of September with touring prog rockers Vayer (Qld) and local doom sludge outfit Hawkmoth.

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Friday 28 September 2012
8:30 PM
 

Big T

special guests: Mitus, LAEL Rockwell, Collectove Crew, Sleepwalkers. Hosted by DOEL

More commonly known as one half of “Grinny and T” & “27 Politics”
BIG T is a solo artist who has been a Melbourne staple for many years now whether it be on stage, solo or with crew, or even one half of the hosting duo on “The Burning Underground” Internet TV show.

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Saturday 29 September 2012
8PM
 

Baby Grand

In a boys world of male rock bands and pop groups, all girl Sydney based rockers Baby Grand know how to dominate the stage. With their debut single and EP “Breathe” to be released later this year, Baby Grand offer an infectious brand of pop/rock.

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No Life Til Leather

We're baaack! And this time we're bringing the big guns: Motley, GN'R, Faster Pussycat, L.A. Guns and more in our sleaze rock extravaganza!

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Friday 19 October 2012
7:30 PM
 

BrainAid: in support of Brain Cancer Research - featuring Little May, Louis London, Conics

BrainAid - raising funds for the Tony Lucas Research Grant.

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2012 End of Semester Party

Hermann's Bar plays host to the annual end of semester party. This time round we are incorporating a live art installation to go with the epic live music lineup that we have put together for you. Come down with your mates and raise your glasses to 2012!

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Friday 2 November 2012
8PM
 

Nachtmahr

Special guests: Shiv-R & Viral Millenium

True to aforementioned motto, Thomas Rainer created his new musical
project NACHTMAHR in 2007. Over the past 11 years, the Austrian artist
achieved worldwide success with L’AME IMMORTELLE and SIECHTUM, and
here he returns to his roots: the boiling dancefloors of industrial
and goth clubs alike.

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Sunday 11 November 2012
1PM
 

Alton Miller (Detroit, USA)

Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Eadie Ramia, Soul of Sydney DJ's & Dia Ibrahim (Nogara Afrobeat) on live African percussion

Expect an afternoon of exceptional music from an extraordinary talent including an eclectic mix of Deep & Soulful Motor City House flavors as well as a solid dose of the Soul & Disco Funk that has shaped and influenced Alton Miller's career as a Producer & DJ.

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OneSeventy ft. HAZE (Exclusive taking the cardi off for one night Set), SUAE, WEAVER, JTS, ZANDER, ENERGIZER BUNNY, NIX, FOLK

MC OBI

It's been 2 years since the first installment of OneSeventy, and we are back again to spread the original vibe, and rock Sydney with the finest UK & Happy Hardcore.

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Mo-Fest feat. Troldhaugen + The Lazys + Feskit + Barbatus + Swamp Harlot

Mo-Fest will be a celebration of all things Moustache and feature a kick arse, eclectic array of both established and new/up and coming bands. All proceeds from the show will be going directly to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue.

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Summer Sock Hop

Featuring: Dead Radio (EP launch), Day Ravies, Devotional, Black Springs

Summer sock hop – kicking off your summer the way god intended.

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NERD STROBE feat. Dot.AY and 10k Free Men

The Bird's Robe Collective and Game Boy Australia present NERD STROBE - a showcase of Australia's finest experimental electronic chip tune artists, including Brisbane's dot.AY, Sydney's 10k Free Men, Abortifacient and Godinpants.

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We Lost The Sea

Lander Configurations, Boneless, Mowgli

Catch We Lost The Sea when they kick it off at Hermann's Bar in Sydney on the 18th of January. Described by Triple J's host of The Racket, Lochlan Watt, as one of the best live performances of last year supporting Rosetta, these guys are not to be missed.

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One Seventy

DJ's Tom-E, Ravine, JTS, Zander, Energizer Bunny, Ravers MVP

This coming Australia Day long weekend we are bringing you the third installment of OneSeventy. From the costumes, to the whole crowd singing, to the MC's working their lyrical magic, be prepared to be transported to the days of old where it was about the music and community.

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Friday 1 February 2013
8PM
 

Earth Crisis

Returning to our shores for the first time in over 2 years and in support of their latest album ‘ Neutralize The Threat’ don’t miss your chance to see Earth Crisis.

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SUMMER REGGAE PARTY feat GAPPY RANKS (UK

JamRock!, Grindin & Radio Skid Row present

SUMMER REGGAE PARTY feat GAPPY RANKS (UK) live!

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No Life Til Leather

W.A.S.P.

On Friday February 15th we will be celebrating W.A.S.P.'s legendary The Last Command album!

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Friday 15 March 2013
8PM
 

The Danger Zone

Sydney City Trash, The Tearaways, The Disables, Topnovil, Spent Shells

Some of the finest punk bands Australia has to offer are set to invade Sydney this March 15th.

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Power Cuts Reggae Club

These two versatile entertainers have recently performed at the 32nd Bob Marley Outernational Birthday bash in WA and are now arriving on the 16th March to give you the lovers of good sounds their eclectic mix of reggae/dancehall music.

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The Deep End

Bonney Read, Footsie & The Psychos, Boson Higgs

The Deep End are at the pinnacle of the underground Melbourne rock n’ roll scene as it stands. Although likened to their pub rock counterparts, The Deep End have continued to evolve through their EP releases over the years, creating their own sound that has that certain edge that grabs you by the back of the head and leaves you screaming for more.

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JazzSoc Presents: The Liberators

Plus: Jam Session - all players welcome

To kick off first semester JazzSoc presents: The Liberators, live at Hermann's Bar and absolutely free to attend.

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Beat The System: Pre-Mid-Semester Drinks

Jae Moon & Casa, Damsel, Heart Swell, Adam Disney & BTS DJs

After 3 weeks of strenuous partying, Easter is already upon us and to celebrate BTS have organized its biggest lineup this year so far.

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Bruce Album Launch

Special guests: Nunchukka Superfly, The Scam, Los Hombres Del Diablo, Witch Fight

BRUCE! launch their self titled debut album.

Special guests: Nunchukka Superfly, The Scam, Los Hombres Del Diablo, Witch Fight

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Black Breath (USA)

I Exist, Dark Horse

This April the band will make their maiden trip to Australian shores with Canberra's I Exist coming along for the ride.

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Saturday 13 April 2013
9PM
 

Kalya Scintilla & Bumble Album Release Party

Itsu

Bringing together the sweet nectars of Kalya Scintilla and Bumble for a combined Sydney album launch....

These local muscians will be joined by Itsu and a special guest at Hermans Bar for one very lush evening of delights.n

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Mid Semester Party in conjuction with Beat The System

The Trouble With Templeton, Sures + Maples, + Beat The System DJs

To celebrate making it half way through the semester, Hermanns and Beat The System have teamed up and curated another outstanding lineup featuring Brisbane’s own The Trouble With Templeton, Sures + Maples and Beat The System DJs. If this isn't enough, the Mid Semester party also celebrates the launch of Surge FM.

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Sunset Riot

Mad Charlie, Rattlesnake, Bitter Sweethearts

Missing out on a Sunset Riot gig is worse than being separated from your partner, getting denied from a taxi driver and dropping your last bite of food! So make sure you head down to the cosy Hermanns bar on April the 20th 2013 or you'll be full of regret!

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French Society Wine & Cheese Night

Stringularity

Salut à tous !

After a few weeks of hold ups, it is finally here ! FrenchSoc presents to you the legendary wine and cheese night ! Come one come all ! With thousands of dollars worth of cheese and wine, it is well worth every cent you pay !

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BTS Presents: Canoelands, Daniel George, Luna-Luk, Daniel O'Doherty

After a little mid-semester nap Beat The System is back in full swing with a few aces up there sleeve this week.

Headlining our proceedings this thursday we have Canoelands. Canoelands is a four piece band that are in the process of recording their debut EP. They have been recently likened to the Ben Folds Five and The Flaming Lips with their energy of 60s inspired power pop.

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BTS Presents: Damsel, Daniel George, Hubble (Dark Set), Bigfoot, & Ian Erik

After last week’s fun with the enigmatic Canoelands BTS are back with another locals lineup that is sure to get your body rocking.

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OneSeventy

THEY SAID HARDCORE WAS DYING IN SYDNEY, OUR LAST EVENT PROVED THEM WRONG

If you were there we are sure you would agree. If not, then round up the crew, and get on down to Hermann's for Sydney’s best Hardcore only event!

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The Bennies

With guests: Steel City All Stars, March Of The Real Fly, Ivan Drago

In their short three-year existence, Melbourne band The Bennies have performed over 300 shows. Their expeditions to Asia- Japan, Singapore and Malaysia, together with a recent sold out national tour with friends The Smith Street Band, has seen their relentless touring schedule rewarded, carving a reputation as one of the country's most exciting live acts. The band now announce the release of Bette

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BTS: EDM Showcase

This week Beat the System switches things up a little bit, making room for a big room bangerthon sure to be a night to remember.

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Friday 17 May 2013
8PM
 

Isaiah Mitchell

Special guests: BLACKIE, Kellie Lloyd, Robert MacManus

Every now and then you’re lucky enough to come across a musician that truly shines, a musician that embodies the sheer unmistakable talent that very few can muster, who maintains a level of talent that ever musician aspires to achieve.

Hailing form San Diego, now based in Sausalito, California, Isaiah Mitchell is one such guitarist.

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The Synesthesia Massive

Presents: Cam Raeburn, Warchief, Liam Gale & The Ponytails, The Spoon Collectors

The Synesthesia Massive presents: Cam Raeburn

With special guests: Warchief, Liam Gale & The Ponytails, The Spoon Collectors

Come along and enjoy a delightful night amongst the fairy lights....

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Eurovision Screening Party 2013

USU goes Euro! If you love all of the music, outfits, dances and general awesomeness that is Eurovision then come down to Hermann’s Bar to celebrate USU style! Come dressed in support of your favourite Eurovision country and win prizes. There will be complimentary food and drinks for ACCESS card holders.

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DJ Comp 2013

University of Sydney Union brings you the DJ Comp 2013 over 2 big dates:

22nd May - FUNCH on Eastern Avenue, 1-2pm
23rd May - Beat The System at Hermann's Bar, 5pm

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Vigilante

with guests: Iron Mind, Reincarnation, Boneless, Mood Swing

Vigilante are celebrating the release of their debut 12" EP ‘Quality Of Life’ with a launch show at Hermann's Bar, Sydney University. The ‘Quality Of Life’ launch also features two of Melbourne's most intense hardcore bands, Reincarnation and Iron Mind. Local supports coming in the form of Boneless & Mood Swing. A donation of 25% of all door receipts will also be given to Sydney charity The Stati

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Newtown RnD Presents

Mute Oblivion & Sweat Collectors, with Beatzophrenic & Theodore Kennedy, DJ Charles Oblivion

Newtown Research + Development launches this 1st of June with the release of Mute Oblivion’s (Mute MC & Charles Oblivion) single ‘Get Yours’ and Sweat Collectors’ (Drastik & Kit Complete) EP ‘3 for the Evil Children’. Supporting acts will be Beatzophrenic and Theodore Kennedy playing original music from both their upcoming releases.

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Dividers

Special guests: Born Lion, Ivan Drago, Berkshire Hunting Club

The 7th June sees Hermann’s host four of Sydney’s premier rock and punk acts. Headlining the night are three-piece powerhouse Dividers who will be making their triumphant return to the Sydney circuit after wowing crowds in Melbourne with their frenetic, no-holds-barred blend of hard-edged progressive sounds. Also on the bill are Born Lion who are currently making a name for themselves based on a h

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Enabler

Special Guests: Urns

From the mouth of ENABLER itself - “the world is f*cked, and this is the soundtrack to its demise”. The Milwaukee four-piece has pushed out eight furious releases of their own unique meshing of metal, punk, hardcore and grind influences in the last few years, all while touring across the US and Europe with such legendary acts as Rotten Sound, Black Breath, Martyrdöd, and Wormrot. Following on from

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Saturday 6 July 2013
8PM
 

Gilby Clarke

Special guests: Divine Electric

BLUE PALM TOURING is proud to present for
the first time ever as a solo musician in acoustic mode GILBY CLARKE in Australia.

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Friday 16 August 2013
8PM
 

MDC

MDC, aka Millions Of Dead Cops, Multi Death Corporation are credited as one of the most politically vocal American Hardcore Punk bands to come out of the early 1980's and will make their way to Australian shores for the first time ever this August.

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