The Gem Bar

02/10/2026

🍻 Happy Hour at The Gem 🍻

👌 Tuesday & Wednesday : 4pm - 6pm
👍 Thursday & Friday: 12pm - 6pm

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*Closed Mondays

02/10/2026

⭐️ OCTOBER AT THE GEM ⭐️

SAT, 3 OCT - 1pm
Gem Fest 2026
w/ Stepmother, Special Guest, Bad Bangs, Techno 666, Pollyman, Nah, The Black Ranges & DJ Jeepster + Vintage Market Stalls upstairs from 1pm - 6pm
Free Entry

THUR, 8 OCT - 7pm
Speed Dating Trivia
RSVP to .dating.triva
Free Entry

FRI, 9 OCT - 8pm
Red Moon Cowboy, Human Noise + Two Star
Ticket Link in Bio

SAT, 10 OCT - 3.30pm
Grace Robinson + Tali
Ticket Link in Bio

SUN, 11 OCT - 3.30pm
Secret Show

SAT, 17 OCT - 8pm
Fahm, The Cigarillos + Crank Williams & Patsy Decline
Ticket Link in Bio

SUN, 18 OCT - 3pm
Hannah Potter + Uncle Quentin
Ticket Link in Bio

MON, 19 OCT - 7pm
Steve Turner (Mudhoney) + AC Saunders
Ticket Link in Bio

SAT, 24 OCT - 3pm
Liminal (1/3 Sat Arvo Residency)
Tickets at the door

SAT, 24 OCT - 8pm
W.O.M.B.A.T + Support TBA
Tickets on sale soon

THUR, 29 OCT - 8pm
The Deliverables + Mission Brown
Free Entry

SAT, 31 OCT - 3pm
Liminal (2/3 Sat Arvo Residency)
Tickets at the door

SAT, 31 OCT - 8pm
Halloween w/ The Evil Ones (Roky Erickson Tribute + The Predawn Civilisation
Ticket Link in Bio

Every TUES in OCT - 8pm
H***y Tonk Tuesdays
w/ The Country & Western Ramblers
Free Entry

30/09/2026

It's nearly time folks! GEM FEST is only days away!!!

⭐ GEM FEST
🗓️ 3 October 2026
🎟️ Free Entry
☀️ Open from midday
🏷️ Markets Upstairs from 1.00pm
🎵 Bands from 4.30pm
🎧 DJ Jeepster from 10.45pm until close

30/09/2026

🎃 Halloween '26 is sorted! 🎃

We've got a spooky night planned with The Evil Ones and The Predawn Civilisation.

The Evil Ones is a tribute to the music of Roky Erickson, particularly the 'asylum years' which produced the horror-themed album The Evil One with tracks such as Night of the Vampire, Two Headed Dog and I Walked with a Zombie.

The Evil Ones consists of members of Bored!, Gas Babies, Motherslug and Howl at the Moon.

Tickets are only $10 - link in bio.

29/09/2026

Rounding out the festivities for this year’s Gem Fest are the almighty STEPMOTHER! 2026 has already seen the band release their sophomore album, Absurdus Manifestus and smash out international tour legs across Europe and the United States. No strangers to the iconic Gem Stage, the Melbourne garage-punk power trio will be unleashing their signature brand of feedback-drenched, heavy fuzz and raw proto-punk chaos. Prepare for a high-octane, relentless assault on the senses from one of Melbourne’s most explosive live acts.

⭐ GEM FEST
🗓️ 3 October 2026
🎟️ Free Entry
☀️ Open from midday
🏷️ Markets Upstairs from 1.00pm
🎵 Bands from 4.30pm

Stepmother

28/09/2026

If you haven’t seen Techno 666 yet, we feel sorry for you. But that’s okay, you’ll have the chance at this year’s GEM FEST on October 3. Gaining a very healthy cult following and packing out shows all over Melbourne, Techno 666 are the post-pub-rock-n-roll heroes we need right now.

⭐ GEM FEST
🗓️ 3 October 2026
🎟️ Free Entry
☀️ Open from midday
🏷️ Markets Upstairs from 1.00pm
🎵 Bands from 4.30pm

Techno

27/09/2026

Hailing from out west, The Black Ranges take their name from the range that looms over the country they came up in. Their sound is dry, heavy and groove-driven. Catch them opening this year’s GEM FEST on October 3!

⭐ GEM FEST
🗓️ 3 October 2026
🎟️ Free Entry
☀️ Open from midday
🏷️ Markets Upstairs from 1.00pm
🎵 Bands from 4.30pm

The Black Ranges

26/09/2026

💎💖 Such a magical time for Julia Jacklin live at The Gem last night! Can't wait to do it all again today! If you are one of the lucky ticket holders, see you soon!!! 💎💖

24/09/2026

If you’ve ever been to any bar in Melbourne worth it's salt then you’ve witnessed DJ Jeepster on the decks! With her extensive collection of vinyl bangers, she’s an expert in partyology and will be keeping the Gem Fest dance floor full until the wee hours. So best wear your dancing shoes because you’ll be in for the long haul! See ya down the Gem on October 3 for Gem Fest 2026!

⭐ GEM FEST
🗓️ 3 October 2026
🎟️ Free Entry
☀️ Open from midday
🏷️ Markets Upstairs from 1.00pm
🎵 Bands from 4.30pm

Sarah Ann

24/09/2026

Red Moon Cowboy have just released 'Internet Users' - their latest EP, and will be playing their first headline show in well over a year at The Gem on October 9 with Human Noise and Two Star.
Grab a ticket now! Link in bio 🔥🔥🔥

24/09/2026

We're looking for a few more stall vendors for our markets upstairs at this year's Gem Fest on October 3.

1pm - 6pm.

Doesn't necessarily need to be clothing or vintage, if you think your goods will work in the context, email us your idea to [email protected]

$50 cash for a table and space paid on the day. BYO racks and payment system.

Hit us up!

xo

23/09/2026

21/09/2026

George Carroll Wilson's glam-rock-power-pop solo sonic onslaught Pollyman delivers unstoppable hooks and uncoppable looks with a sizzling, tantalising one-two combo of rock and roll and pop from the past, present and future. With well oiled hips, electrical licks and pipes of platinum, Pollyman will be muscled up on stage at this year’s GEM FEST by a dazzling and deadly 4 piece ensemble that’ll love you and leave you wanting more, more, more! With new music on the way later this year, you best stay tuned and turned on!

⭐ GEM FEST
🗓️ 3 October 2026
🎟️ Free Entry
☀️ Open from midday
🏷️ Markets Upstairs from 1.00pm
🎵 Bands from 4.30pm

Pollyman

20/09/2026

A restless twelve months saw Bad Bangs cover ground with back to back EU/UK tours. Returning a second time to a growing international fan base playing at iconic venues such as London’s Shacklewell Arms, Paris’ Supersonic, Brussels’ Le Chaff and benchmark french festival Binic Folk and Blues. They have a new album in the bag - pushing their sound into exciting new territory while building on the raw energy they're known for.
Fair to say that Bad Bangs have been absolutely charging through 2026 with unwavering momentum! So feeling very chuffed to have them making a pit stop to grace The Gem stage on October 3rd for this year’s GEM FEST!

⭐ GEM FEST
🗓️ 3 October 2026
🎟️ Free Entry
☀️ Open from midday
🏷️ Markets Upstairs from 1.00pm
🎵 Bands from 4.30pm

Jbn Nbj

Photo Credit Young Ha Kim

18/09/2026

Fresh out of the misty hills of Belgrave, NAH describe their brand of rock ’n’ roll as not taking itself too seriously, living somewhere on the edge of reasonable while always making room for a bit of fun. The four-piece have recently finished recording their debut album and while the title of said album is ‘Not Keen’, one thing we know for sure is these fellas are dead keen to hit the stage at Gem Fest on Saturday, October 3!

⭐ GEM FEST 2026
🗓️ 3 October 2026
🎟️ Free Entry
☀️ Open from midday
🏷️ Markets Upstairs from 1.00pm
🎵 Bands from 4.30pm

NAH

17/09/2026

Hailing from Geelong, Special Guest formed in 2024 under surreal circumstances far beyond the realm of an ordinary musical collaboration. Describing their sound as ‘post-junk’, the four-piece fuse post-punk and noise-rock into an enticing mix of hyper-melodic guitar, tightly wound percussion, theatrical vocals and unwavering synth glitches. Their sound is unexpected, raw and a chaotic, while a veil of mystery surrounds their iconography and artistic world. Attractive to many and confusing to even more, Special Guest are bringing post-junk to The Gem stage this October 3rd for GEM FEST 2026!!!

⭐ GEM FEST 2026
🎟️ Free Entry
☀️ Open from midday
🏷️ Markets Upstairs from 1.00pm
🎵 Bands from 4.30pm

Special Guest

15/09/2026

This week at The Gem!

⭐️ MONDAY
✌️ Closed for Gem day of rest, recovery and reflection

⭐️ TUESDAY
👍 Open from 4pm
🍸 $14 Margaritas all night
🍻 Happy Hour: 4pm 'til 6pm
🎵 H***y Tonk Tuesdays w/ The Country Western Ramblers from 8pm - Free Entry

⭐️ WEDNESDAY
👍 Open from 4pm
🍻 Happy Hour: 4pm 'til 6pm

⭐️ THURSDAY
👍 Open from Midday
🍻 Happy Hour: Midday 'til 6pm

⭐️ FRIDAY
👍 Open from Midday
🍻 Happy Hour: Midday 'til 6pm
🎵 Straight Arrows + Billy Gardner & Friends + The O.K.s from 8pm - Ticket link in bio

⭐️ SATURDAY
👍 Open from Midday
🎵 DJ Centipede & The Earthworms + Doe St from 2pm - Free Entry

⭐️ SUNDAY
👍 Open from Midday
🍹 $10 Bloody Marys all day
🎵 The Eathquakes + Thee Long Knights + The Lost Tones from 3pm - Ticket link in bio

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James Ellis Music
Ben Franz
Jack O'Dell
Sam Lemann

Straight Arrows
anti fade records
Billy Gardner
okitstheoks

The Worms 🪱
Doe St

The Earthquakes
𝕿𝖍𝖊𝖊 𝕷𝖔𝖓𝖌 𝕶𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖘
The Lost Tones

09/09/2026

It’s that time again folks! Arguably the greatest day of the year… GEM FEST!!!

We’re gearing up for another huge instalment of live music, killer tunes, cold drinks, hot pizza and good vibes at everyone’s favourite neighbourhood dive, The Gem!

This year’s line-up is almost too hot to handle:

⛓️ Stepmother

🐙 Special Guest

🩲 Bad Bangs

😎 Techno 666

⚡ Pollyman

🔥 Nah

🌒 The Black Ranges

Plus, holding down the decks and keeping the party rolling into the wee hours… the one and only DJ Jeepster - who you know will be spinning nothing but bangers all night long!

And because apparently one floor of chaos wasn’t enough, this year we’ll also have market stalls upstairs from 1pm. So come rummage through a treasure trove of vintage threads, wares, knick knacks and doodads and find something you absolutely did not come here looking for. Probably best to come well underdressed and complete that outfit on the day! 

So clear your calendar on Saturday, 3 October and we’ll see ya down The Gem!

⭐️ GEM FEST 2026

📍 289 Wellington St, Collingwood

📆 Saturday, 3 October 2026

⏰ 1pm – Late

🎟 FREE ENTRY

Stepmother

Special Guest

Jbn Nbj

Techno

pollyman

NAH

The Black Ranges

Sarah Ann

06/09/2026

This Sunday from 3.30pm catch Yours, Georgina and her band at The Gem for an afternoon of rich and tender songwriting and storytelling. With support from Jarryn Phegan.

Yours, Georgina is the artist project of Naarm-based musician, Georgie Currie. She draws her name from the gut-punching honesty of her cursive songwriting and the rare and arresting strength of her voice.

When joined by her band Yours, Georgina’s sound evolves from bedroom-folk to a punctuated and brooding cinematic rock. This show comes fresh off the heels of two new singles for Yours, Georgina in 2026, ‘Keepers’: a release infused with twang and longing for home, and ‘Dazzling’: a gentle, shimmering ballad about the words left unsaid.

Ticket link in bio.

06/09/2026

Punk, grunge and metal outlaws GHAZZA are leaving the insular Northern Beaches of Sydney this September and storming into The Gem this Friday night on their NO F**KING AROUND TOUR.

Named after their old PE teacher, Garry "GHAZZA" Theodore, these four 19-year-old best mates write, produce and record everything themselves — and their liveshows have the roof shaking.

The band rose to a cult following after dropping the satirical punk anthem "DIRODI," a piss-take on the e-bike culture taking over their neighbourhood, which quickly became a certified hit. Since then, they've picked up some epic supports with such bands as C.O.F.F.I.N and The Bennies.

Now GHAZZA are bringing that same roof-shaking energy south — no fu***ng around, no apologies made.

Support from COOLDAD.

Grab your ticket now, link in bio.

Ghazza
COOLDAD 🩷💛🩵

02/09/2026

⭐️ SEPTEMBER GIGS & EVENTS AT THE GEM ⭐️

THURSDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER - 6pm
Speed Dating Trivia
RSVP to .dating.triva

FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER - 8.30pm
Ghazza + Cool Dad
Ticket Link in Bio

SATURDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER - 4pm
Conflict of Interest Festival
W/ C.W.A + Alexis Remi + The Crop Tops + A Genuine Gesture + Tenderheart + The Salarymen + The Noise + Stockings
Ticket Link in Bio

SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER - 3pm
Yours, Georgina + Jarryn Phegan
Ticket Link in Bio

FRIDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER - 8pm
Straight Arrows + Billy Gardner & Friends + The OK's
Ticket Link in Bio

SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER - 8pm
TBA
Free Entry

SUNDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER - 3pm
The Earthquakes + Thee Long Knights + The Lost Tones
Ticket Link in Bio

FRIDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER - 8.30pm
Extra Special Event TBA (Night 1)

SATURDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER - 7pm
Extra Special Event TBA (Night 2)

EVERY TUESDAY IN AUGUST - 8pm
The Country & Western Ramblers
Playing 2 sets of H***y Tonk
Free Entry

02/09/2026

No gigs on this week but our happy hour and food specials are to die for! So come on down, pull up a stool, crack a coldie and warm ya guts with some tasty grub 👌💀🔥

26/08/2026

To the greatest there ever was and ever will be.

Rest in power Dolly.

💔💔💔

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

This week at The Gem!

⭐️ MONDAY
✌️ Closed for Gem day of rest, recovery and reflection

⭐️ TUESDAY
👍 Open from 4pm
🌮 $5 Tacos
🍸 $14 Margaritas
🍻 Happy Hour: 4pm 'til 6pm
🎵 H***y Tonk Tuesdays w/ The Country Western Ramblers from 8pm - Free Entry

⭐️ WEDNESDAY
👍 Open from 4pm
🍔 $15 Burgers
🍻 Happy Hour: 4pm 'til 6pm

⭐️ THURSDAY
👍 Open from Midday
🌭 $12 Hotdogs
🍻 Happy Hour: Midday 'til 6pm

⭐️ FRIDAY
👍 Open from Midday
🍻 Happy Hour: Midday 'til 6pm
🔥 Late night kitchen: Midday 'til 10pm
🎵 Big Moist and the Smoking Durries w/ Dempsey + Two Star from 8pm - Ticket link in bio

⭐️ SATURDAY
👍 Open from Midday
🔥 Late night kitchen: Midday 'til 10pm
🎵 Laurien w/ Seven Pound Halo from 3pm - Ticket link in bio
🎵 Ramona Sky w/ Exiles + Sweet Nothing from 8pm - Ticket link in bio

⭐️ SUNDAY
👍 Open from Midday
🍹 $10 Bloody Marys all day
🎵 Dan Brodie Spoken Word Performance w/ DJ Doc Hollywood on sound design + J. Taylor Bell (Upstairs) from 5pm - Ticket link in bio

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😋 KITCHEN HOURS
Tuesday & Wednesday: 5pm 'til 9pm
Thursday: Midday 'til 9pm
Friday & Saturday: Midday 'til 10pm
Sunday: Midday 'til 9pm
JUDAS FEAST
🌯 NEW MENU ADDITIONS!

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James Ellis Music
Ben Franz
Jack O'Dell
Sam Lemann

bmsd
DEMPSEY
twostar.band

LAURIEN
Seven Pound Halo

Ramona Sky
EXILES
Sweet Nothing

Dan Brodie
🔔 J. TAYLOR BELL & THE DING DONGS 🔔
⚡️💥Ben Mastwyk💥⚡️

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📸 Cover photo by Laura May Grogan (City of Yarra) for Leaps and Bounds Festival