Low Life Basement Bar

The latest basement bar down Adelaide's East End.

Featuring local craft brews and small batch gins.

➕ #STRANGELOVEATLOWLIFE
EVERY FRIDAY // FREE ENTRY // GOOD TIMES

05/09/2024

**** F R I D A Y S E P T E M B E R 1 3 ****

Super excited to have OIL launch their DEBUT ALBUM on our Lowlife stage, supported by their special guest MICHAEL ELLINGFORD.

T I X - $10 ON THE DOOR
D O O R S - 8 PM

Photos from Low Life Basement Bar's post 02/09/2024

☀️☀️✨✨. S E P T E M B E R ✨✨☀️☀️

Days are getting longer...and warmer...and so is our GIG GUIDE. Check it out and come and hang, supporting kick ass local music as you do.🎸🎸🎸

Pre sale 🎟️🎟️🎟️ are always available in our stories... unless SOLD OUT... like CLARITY RECORDS-MINDSNARE EXTORTION is).

Don’t forget our FRIDAY NIGHT COOPERS PALE specials- TBC!!! ✨✨

26/08/2024

****F R I D A Y S E P T E M B E R 6 ****

JAYNE DOE - SWAINSONA - CHAMP

An insanely fun lineup here at Lowlife Basement Bar September 6th!! Each band packs a punch so make sure you don’t miss out...

DOORS - 8PM
TIX - $15 EVENTBRITE/ ON DOOR

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13/08/2024

**** F R I D A Y A U G U S T 3 0 ****

For fans of deeply considered, authentic expression this is the gig for you. Join us at Lowlife for a great night of music with LACHLAN McRAES earnest songwriting, intensely proufound sounds of SWAMP ORCHID and the lovliness of dear friend LUCINDA GRACE from the brilliant band The Tullamarines. Not an evening to be missed music lovers!

D O O R S - 7 P M
E N T R Y - $1 5 + BF. E V E N T B R I T E / O N D O O R

12/08/2024

**** F R I D A Y A U G U S T 2 3 ****

Adelaide indie rock band, THE FUSS are heading to Lowlife Basement Bar for the launch of their second single ‘SEEING BLUE ’.

After releasing their first single nearly 2 months ago and receiving incredible reception, The Fuss are keeping the tunes coming with Seeing Blue; a melodramatic, indie rock ballad that speaks to the feelings of growing up and self questioning.

Join them for a night of incredible music, with performances by good friends The Hazys & St Loki — two prominent names in the Adelaide band scene.

D O O R S - 8 . 3 0 P M
E N T R Y - $ 1 0 E V E N T B R I T E / O N D O O R

Photos from Low Life Basement Bar's post 09/08/2024

****S A T U R D A Y A U G U S T 1 0 ****

Set times are up for ROUND & ROUND on Saturday...do
YOU have your TICKET?! 🎟️🎟️🎟️

Don’t miss out, this is going to be an awesome night! have curated an awesome line up, swipe across to check in which venue you’ll need to be & what time 💫💫💫

This years kick ass acts are-





room.band



Tickets available via our stories, Eventbrite, on the night!

Photos from Low Life Basement Bar's post 08/08/2024

**** S A T U R D A Y A U G U S T 1 0 ****

Set times are up for ROUND & ROUND on Saturday…do YOU have your TICKET?! 🎟️🎟️

Don’t miss out, this is going to be an awesome night! have curated an awesome line up, swipe across to check in which venue you’ll need to be in & what time💫💫💫

This years kick ass acts are-




kurraltapark room.band



Tickets available via our stories, Eventbrite, on the night!

06/08/2024

**** F R I D A Y A U G U S T 1 6 ****

PUNK ROCK fans this ones for you! RATCATCHER take to the Lowlife stage with THE BAG, MORTAL AMBITION and THE HAMMER HORRORS. A cool night of "enlightening" punk rock...be there.....!

D O O R S - 8 P M
T I C K E T S - $15 PRESALE / ON THE DOOR

29/07/2024

****F R I D A Y A U G U S T 2 ****

Big Friday night of serious jazz notes with the funky ✨✨joined on the LOWLIFE stage with and .
A super smooth evening not to be missed..💫💫

D O O R S - 8pm
T I X -

16/07/2024

**** F R I D A Y J U L Y 2 6 ****
Velvet Void return for a headline show at Lowlife Basement Bar, supported by dear friends and local heavies: Marlin Kites and Birds are Spies.

Expect tunes with everything from heavy-psych to bedroom pop from the Void, trance-like psych pop from Marlin Kites, and 4-piece alt-rock bangers from Birds are Spies. Seems like something for everyone!

11/07/2024

**** S A T U R D A Y J U L Y 2 7 ****

CHURCH MOMS take to the LOWLIFE stage for a night of Punk/ Folk with THE FLYING SQUAD and JOSH DURNO (Tasmania).

DOORS - 8PM
TIX - $12.50 PRESALE MOSHTIX / $15 DOOR / $10 CONCESSION

03/07/2024

**** F R I D A Y J U L Y 1 9 ****
AFTER DARK's first full-length debut album is set to be released end of 2024. Combining infectious pop melodies with the raw energy and edginess of authentic rock music, AFTER DARK uses the perfect blend of catchy hooks and electrifying high energy instrumentation.

With every show the Sneak Peak tour gives an insight into this album playing their unreleased material, never to have been heard or seen before. Come along and be the first to witness. Supported by good friends PENNIES & HOUSE OF PILLARS.

D O O R S - 8 P M
T I X - $12 Eventbrite / $15 on door

26/06/2024

**** F R I D A Y J U L Y 1 2 ****

IT'S NOT A PHASE is bringing their high-energy performance to LOWLIFE... get ready to rock out with their unique sound that blends punk and alternative rock. Joining them on stage are JONNY AMORAL and FLUNKER, two local bands that will keep the party going all night long...


Amoral


Doors- 8pm
Tix - $15 Eventbrite/ on door

25/06/2024

**** S A T U R D A Y J U L Y 6 ****

BACK 2 THA ROOTS # 2

Warm up this winter and enjoy a night dedicated to JUNGLE, DNB, & UKG featuring a local lineup of local selektas spinning from 9pm until late...

LINE UP TBA

Doors - 9pm
Tix - $10 on the door

Good vibes only

Photos from Low Life Basement Bar's post 24/06/2024

****J U L Y A T L O W L I F E ****

Check out our GIG GUIDE for our super cool basement bar - a solid mix of sounds coming from our stage in JULY. See you there...

20/06/2024

**** F R I D A Y J U L Y 5 ****

DEADNERVE presents: Unto Death Tour @ Lowlife

Brisbane’s explosive metalcore outfit DEADNERVE are embarking on their debut headline tour across Australia’s East Coast this winter in support of their latest EP Unto Death!

Released at the tail end of 2023, Unto Death showcases the band’s rawest emotions distilled down to their utmost therapeutic form and unleashed across 6 aggressive tracks; featuring the bone-crushing singles Volatile (Waste), Unto Death, Stratus and The Fixation!

With the addition of special guests:

Deadskin (Melbourne)
Catalyst
and KIN.

this is not a show to miss!

Doors 8pm / 18 +
Tix $25 Eventbrite / $30 on door

19/06/2024

***S A T U R D A Y 2 9 . 6 ****

Come and immerse yourself in the psychedelic sounds of SUGAR TONGUE, OLIS CLIR and KYPO at LOWLIFE. Get ready to groove to some mind-bending tunes and let the music take you on a mystical journey.

Doors open 8pm
Tix $10 + BF Eventbrite / on the door

18/06/2024

**** S A T U R D A Y J U N E 2 8 ****

Come down to the Lowlife Basement for a night of live INDIE ROCK music featuring local Adelaide talent FAIR CALL, OVERNIGHT OATS, TERROIR and GLEAM.

Doors 8pm
Tix - Eventbrite $10 + BF / @ the door

17/06/2024

**** S A T U R D A Y J U N E 2 2 ****

MAD PUNK FEST!

An unforgettable night of rebellion and raw energy as Mad Punk present:

LEFT ON SEEN, THE NEW ROMANTICS and NOTHING TO BREATHE.

These bands epitomize the Mad Punk spirit, delivering a sonic assault that will leave you breathless.

But this isn't just another gig – it's a call to arms for all mad punks to unite and reclaim the night. So gather your rebel fam and prepare to immerse yourselves in the chaos. Don't miss your chance to be a part of something legendary. See you there!

Doors 8pm
Tix $15 Eventbrite / on door

17/06/2024

**** F R I D A Y J U N E 2 1 ****

The DANGER DOLPHINS take to our LOWLIFE stage. These guys are a local hard hitting 2-piece garage/blues rock band inspired by the 70’s and known for their high energy live shows. Joining the boys for the night are THE LIMERENTS & THE SUNDIALS.

Doors open 8pm
Tix $10 Eventbrite / at the Door

12/06/2024

**** F R I D A Y J U N E 1 4 ****

Get ready to rock with TRICK SHOT this Friday night as they return to our Lowlife stage with BROKEN 42 and FUSELAGE.

Doors open 8pm

11/06/2024

**** S A T U R D A Y J U N E 1 5 ****

An awesome line up of local bands as HELLO ENEMY returns to the Lowlife stage with CHARLIE MODERN and LATE NIGHT LIES...

Doors open 8pm
$15 Eventbrite presale/ on the door

Photos from Low Life Basement Bar's post 05/06/2024

*** J U N E G I G G U I D E ***

Check out what is happening on our LOWLIFE / RHINO stage in June...

03/06/2024

***T H U R S D A Y J U N E 6 ****

Melbournes Heavensgate will be hitting the Rhino Room stage as part of their debut headline tour for 'The Ratking' Australian Tour where they'll be joined by Brisbane's Diesects and Perth's Darkmatter.

Doors open 8pm
Tix $29 via moshtix/ available on door

28/05/2024

**** S A T U R D A Y J U N E 1 ****

An epic night of live music in the RHINO ROOM this Saturday with TOOB SCOOTS, GOODLUCK MARY, and MAIDEN NAME taking to the stage.

Doors open 8pm
Tix $10 presale Eventbrite/ on door

15/05/2024

*** F R I D A Y J U N E 7 ***

4 Bands, one venue, one night.
Don't miss your chance to catch a show that's sure to scratch the itch of the most discerning fans of rock music.
Hello Enemy are hosting a night at the Lowlife Bar, joined by All the Kingsmen, Fair Call and The Hydes, this is a show not to be missed.
Each band will be showcasing a shortened set of their best material, with everything from dreamy indie rock, to angsty grunge and everything in between.

Doors - 8pm
Tix - $15 presale/ at the door

14/05/2024

***S A T U R D A Y J U N E 8 ***

Ronnie World Bookings & Two Step Deluxe present...

THE INTERSTATE ROYAL RUMBLE.

All the way from the West Coast, we've got Closed Off and Shattered going head-to-head with grid city's own Brainfreeze and Scratch Lines joined by the Nation's capital Life Sentence. For one night only at The Rhino Room.

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE CHAMPION!

Doors 8pm
Tix - $20 presale / $25 ATD

07/05/2024

**** S A T U R D A Y 2 5 M A Y ****

After two successful Dead by Daylight events at the fallen ENIGMA BAR (RIP), Ironjaw Bookings is proud to present the third and FINAL installment in the DBD series.
You've been to the last two, you know the deal. Two stages, but this time it's eleven bands instead of eight.
Featuring some new blood, some of Adelaide's finest in punk and metal AND two interstate bands.

The bands:

(and the knifey wifeys)


STORM THE CROWN

DEADWEIGHT 80

SONS OF EREBUS

NEMBUTOLIK

AGNOXIS

JAGUAR GOD

SWORDFISH TROMBONE

WANDER SOUTH

SKELETON HEAD

the venue:

Rhino Room AND Lowlife Bar

28/01/2023

King of Spain - FERROL launch tour
With special guests:
- Rob Edwards
- Meena De Silva

Doors open at 8pm
Saturday 4th of Feb

04/11/2022

🔮FRIDAYS STRANGELOVE AT LOWLIFE🔮
​​🎟FREE ENTRY!🎟
​Tonight for StrangeLove at LOWLIFE we have an awesome line up for you with Quebec Echo!

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘: Tunes for goons down in the basement // 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 // 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 // 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦

🚪 Doors 8PM (Corner of Pirie x Hyde St)
🍻 HAPPY HOUR 8pm - 9pm // $7 Little Bang pints + $7 vodka
🎸 Bands 9pm
🎉 Sweet tunes, all night long

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