Whole Lotta Love

CLOSING MARCH 2024
Opening hours:
Mon - Closed
Sun / Tue / Wed / Thur - 4pm to 11pm
Fri / Sat - 4pm to 1am

23/03/2024

Come get amongst it! Selling a range of random stuff from 2pm - 6pm at our Whole Lotta Garage Sale.
Plus it'syour last chance to have a cheeky shot with us!
Cya at the bar ❤️❤️❤️

19/03/2024

Now that we have closed we've emptied out all of our store rooms... and there was a LOT of stuff we have hoarded over the years!!!

So we are having a Garage Sale!!!

Come on in, bring a bag or a box, and pick yourself up some bargs and maybe a can if there is some left

Open from 2pm to 6pm this Saturday only

Share it around peeps and help us clear the floor!

(Don't miss out! Just a little over a day to bid on the last few items on Ebay too)

15/03/2024

It's taken me quite a bit of back and forth on this one, but I have finally decided to sell the final one of custom neon collection, "The Whole"

It's up for grabs on e-bay and is only a 5 day auction.

https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/wholelottalovebar

I'll putting a few other little things that we have found during our pack down, so if you missed out on the first round of items, or if you just want to add to your collection, check out our e-bay store and help us pay some of the ongoing bills.

Thank you so much to everyone who bid and picked themselves up a bit of Whole history so far! Honestly, your support has been overwhelming.

I will post some pics and shout outs once the dust settles, but rest assured, I am utterly grateful to you all for everything you have done for us here x

Thanks legends # # #

09/03/2024

Ahhh shiitttt… last board… last gig post… last day to welcome you all in.

I still don’t think I can manage to express myself without becoming a blubbery mess… so I’m going to keep this short-ish 😏

First, let’s get pumped for this amazing last gig!!!
8 acts
Free entry
Cold beers
Great memories to be made

Kmart Warriors .punk (acoustic) .panic and Luke William Ward

They are all amazing so make sure you come and support!!

Secondly, a huge shout out to Pat for pulling together one last Halloween for me. These days have been my fave of the year every time and I couldn’t think of a better way to go out. So a huge thank you for taking on the job to organise one last one for me… you’ve nailed it!!

And the last thank you I’m going to manage right now is for the incredible team that have supported me through to the end. We’ve had many different faces here over the years, but this team right here have been wiping my tears since the announcement and I definitely couldn’t have got through without you… specially you .lexi.leopardhead … no words are going to ever express what you’ve done for me, but one thing is for sure, I wouldn’t have made it to today without you xx

And everyone else who has reached out, turned up, or just been there in the wings to support, I thank you 🙏🏻

Well that’s about all I can muster right now… so without further ado, let’s get this last party started!

Love you xx
- Sash

08/03/2024

I expect we will all be saying this a bit today!

To help keep us cool we have installed a couple extra fans around the venue, will have hydrolyte on hand to keep you alive, we got the mister working in the beer garden, and have made up some water spray bottles to cool you down after each band!

You know I love a dress up, but please make sure you dress up appropriately for the heat... i'm ok if that means we have a few zombie surfers, vampires in cut offs, ghosts in flowing linen, etc etc just make sure you aren't going to overheat yourself :)

And of course... we will have plenty of cold drinks waiting at the bar!!

See you at the bar for our last ever gig legends # # #

08/03/2024

This is it, the eve of the last show…

A lot of blood sweat and tears has lead to this point, and I’m kind of speechless. So I’m going to save the sappy post until I recover from tomorrow.

Instead, I’m just going to tell you how amazing tomorrow is going to be.

Not only are we squeezing in one more Halloween (it’s actually our second MarchOWeen too which is rad), one more dress up, one more free entry party, one more mini fest, one more unforgettable gig… we are also celebrating all the amazing gigs we have ever had at the Whole.

Tomorrow marks the end of an era and I’m so excited that we get to see all these amazing acts as part of it.

(filling in for Dougie and the Dougies)

Kmart Warriorspunk
acoustic (filling in for )panic

Luke William Ward

It’s free entry and it’s gonna get pretty packed early on i’d say!

It’s also going to be stupid hot, so to cater for that we have installed a few extra fans around the venue, got the mister working in the beer garden, and will have a jug of hydrolyte ready to go so people can stay as comfy as possible while watching these awesome acts!!

We also have some merch left that needs to be sold so make sure you hit us up while you are there!
Plus there are only a couple of days left to bid on stuff on our eBay store which is helping us cover some ongoing bills that we still have to pay even after we close the doors.

Bands kick off just after 5pm so we will see you then!

Thanks for everything legends xx you guys are tops xx

Love Sash and the Whole Crew

Photos from Whole Lotta Love's post 06/03/2024

To help us pay for some ongoing bills, we have to sell some of our stuff 😞 you can help us by checking out our ebay store and if you find something you like, make a bid!
It would be great if you could share it around too so we have a better chance of selling all the things.

There are currently 15 items you can bid on :)

https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/wholelottalovebar
Link in bio

Thanks for your support legends xx

02/03/2024

Oh, hey there, just in case you were unaware, tonight is the second last gig ever at whole! Pre sales are sold out, but if you get in early, there are a few tickets available at the door for a measly $15. Don't miss your last chance to catch and one last time on our little stage.
Also plenty of sexy merch still left for you to grab before it's to late.
Cya at the bar ❤️

01/03/2024

The final Friday is upon us 😪
But we're not gonna dwell. We're gonna party cause we have 3 of our favourites hitting the whole stage! That's right, we've got and .lem making sure we send this place off with a bang!
Tickets are still available at the door from 7:30 pm for $15, but you don't wanna miss this out so get in early!
Cya at the bar ❤️

Don't forget to check out our eBay store also, link in bio xx

29/02/2024

Only 3 nights to go
Only 3 gigs to go
.. then it's over 🥲

To help raise some money to pay the remaining bills we have to sell some of our beloved memorabilia 🥺

Check out our ebay store to see what you can score to remember the good times forever!

Thank you again for all of the support you've given us over the years Lovers... it has meant the world to me xx

Hopefully see you at one of the last 3 gigs.
There are still tickets available to tomorrow nights gig (through TryBooking) so grab one now before they sell out too!

https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/wholelottalovebar

Love yas!
- Sash and The Whole Crew

29/02/2024

Only four nights left for you to enjoy my corny jokes!
$15 jugs of newtowner and $5 mystery shots all night!
Cya at the bar ❤️

28/02/2024

Only 5 nights and 3 shows left before it's all over 😢
Gonna be a chill evening here with the air-con pumping, tubi movies on the TV, and $8 pints to keep you refreshed.
Cya at the bar while you still can ❤️

25/02/2024

THIS IS OUR LAST EVER SUNDAY SESSION!!!

Like last last… we are not open next Sunday or any other Sunday after that… this is it.

To help commemorate this day, we have 3 rad acts for you to enjoy!shack_rockin - Dirty reggae all the way from QLDmouthmusic - Beatboxing Looper from Vietnam
- surf-a-billy from right here in Melbourne

Free entry
Bands from 5pm
Open till 11pm
$10 Bloodies
$5 Shots
$5 Merch lucky dip

I (Sash) have already cried once today, so who knows how the rest of the day will go 🥲😅

Thanks for all the Sunday memories everyone… all of times I’ve come straight in, still been here, been asleep on the stage (sorry Ferg), come in fresh, or just not come in at all 😅 the Sundays have genuinely been one of my fave days to be here… so thanks to all of the bands, staff, and punters that have made each and everyone amazing 😘😘😘

See you at the bar 🥲

24/02/2024

With only 5 gigs left, I’m practicing my interview responses… how do you think I’ll go? 💁🏻‍♀️😏

Tonight we have a huge night of hard rock with and 😎🤘🏻

Doors are at 7:30 and just $20 to catch 4 rad bands… and our 5th last gig 🥲

We are open now and pouring some nice cold drinks so pop on down now and enjoy the beer garden and my terrible banter while you can! 🍻

We have our $5 shots going and a $5 merch lucky dip so even more reason to come and say hey 😘

22/02/2024

It's Codys 10th birthday, and it's our 10th last day of trade, so you better come in for a $15 jug and give the goodest boy in town all the pats.
Cya at the bar ❤️

21/02/2024

EXCUSE ME...
We only have 11 days of trade remaining, and it would be a hell of shame if you missed your chance to say goodbye to our special place.
We have a chill evening ahead with $8 pints, $5 mystery shots, and the air-con pumping.
Cya at the bar ❤️

19/02/2024

Only 12 more chances to come in and experience the Whole Lotta Love Bar before we permanently close.

Only 5 more gigs

Only 21 more acts on our stage

That’s it… then it’s the final curtain call

You can still buy tickets to the gigs on Sat 24th, Fri 1st, and Sat 2nd through Try Booking. They are starting to move though so best not to wait and miss out.

Sun 25th and Sat 9th are free gigs, but will fill up quickly so best to get in as early as possible to avoid disappointment!

And if you can’t make it in to any of those, just come in during the week to say hey and check it out for the first, last, one hundredth time!!! We would just love to see as many friendly faces as we can before it’s all over 🥲

Thanks for everything Lovers… see you at the bar 😘

18/02/2024

😎 SUNDAY SESH 🍻

We have $10 Bloody Mary’s all day for you to enjoy in the beer garden PLUS free live music!!! Come and check out Rocket Skates, Inamorata Decay, Rompas Ramones, and playing from 5:30 🤙

17/02/2024

HEY! Making the most of the few remaining days to punish you all with my terrible jokes!
Be SURE you come down tonight for this one as it's gonna be a big one with two sets from the DIRTY LIVERS for a measly $5 on the door! Doors from 7pm.
Plus, we've got $10 cocktail of the week until 7 pm
Don't be left with a long face if you miss out!
Cya at the bar ❤️

16/02/2024

It’s Friday night, you’ve done all your chores so it’s time for bands and booze!!

Tonight we have and blowing the fu***ng doors of our little room!!
Doors (while we still have them) are at 7:30
$20 entry
Bands from 8:30

It’ll be loud and fun so let’s get amongst one of our last ever gigs here at the Whole!!

Bar is open now for a cheeky pre too 🍻

15/02/2024

QAUFFTIDE!
$15 Jugs of Newtowner and $5 mystery shots all night!
Cya at the bar ❤️

Photos from Whole Lotta Love's post 14/02/2024

So I don’t remember which party night this was... but I do remember it got loose (and then multiple scenes missing).

It could’ve even been the first time I put Nephalem and SUSAN on a line up together... not long after that, it was then the Nephalem, Susan, Rattleback combo that would always tear up the Whole together.

I think last time I got them together, Frankie from Rattleback almost put James from Nephs through the drum kit... and may have even killed Mock’s pedal board?

All I can say is, if you haven’t got your ticket yet, you probably should... these shows are always wild and loud, and I don’t think this one will be any different!!

(I also want to recreate this photo but with Rattleback please legends 🥰)

Anywho, tickets, get them:
March 1st - our third last show ever
https://www.trybooking.com/CODSF

14/02/2024

Got two of my favourite ladies in with me for this fine valentines day 💕
Come give em a pat and get yaself an $8 pint. Couldn't think of a better way to spend this hallmark holiday 🖤
Cya at the bar ❤️

13/02/2024

What a day full of extremes eh? You know what else is extreme…ly cheap? Our $4 schooies!!!

We are open til 11pm so come and grab a nice cold one and enjoy a cheap Tuesday night away from the homestead 😎

11/02/2024

“The Devil is in the detail eh?” … ahem, nailed it 😏

This weeks Sunday Sesh is a Psych Rock Astro-Dream with and !!!

It’s free entry, $10 Bloodies, $5 shot spinner, and a Sash & Tegs bar team in slightly better condition than yesterday 🤙

Come and sit in the beer garden and enjoy your Sunday with some live music and drinks! (Don’t forget we have non-alcoholic drinks available too!!)

09/02/2024

Tonight we have a free show… YES FREE… with some legends that you may remember from previous gigs here, but tonight is the last time these legends get to grace our stage 😭

We only have a month left before we are closed for good, so best to get down and enjoy as many gigs as you can while we are still rockin’ 🤘🏻

Tonight is and kicking off from 8pm 😎🤙

We have our $5 Shot Spinner cranking again so it’s basically the cheapest night out with some of the raddest bands tonight 🫶

See you at the bar Lovers 😘

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Our Story

Whole Lotta Love is one of Melbourne’s premier small dive bars and live music venues. With Led Zeppelin murals on the walls, the backdrop to the stage is one of the most iconic and recognisable around.

During the current state of emergency we can’t bring you the live bands like we used to, but we WILL be doing it as best we can within the current restrictions!

Capacity is limited to 14 patrons inside and 6 outside (when we don’t have gigs on) to fit within the 20 maximum and 1 per 4 sqm rule currently in place.

You don't need to book to pop in for a beer, but if you are planning on coming down during a busy time, or with some mates, it's best to call ahead just in case :)

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524 Lygon Street
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Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 1am
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