Last Words, Sydney’s emo, punk, and metal club night, launches at its new home, the iconic Lansdowne Hotel, this Saturday. Running weekly every Saturday (doors 8pm, or 7pm once a month for live bands), the event combines live music, DJ sets, and a dedicated space for alternative music fans. The launch night features Queensland’s Warbear plus local heavyweights Elara and Lotus Born. After the bands, DJs will take over, spinning punk, emo, metal, and party tracks late into the night. Expect giveaways, drink specials, afterparties and discounted entry for local gig-goers. Launched in December 2024 at the Agincourt Hotel, Last Words was built on a clear mission: to smash industry gatekeeping, foster community, and create a space where everyone feels safe and welcome. Alongside DJs spinning everything from My Chemical Romance and Bring Me the Horizon to Slipknot, Paramore, AFI, and Bullet for My Valentine, the event regularly champions local emerging artists, guest DJs, and afterparties for touring bands visiting Sydney. The move to The Lansdowne Hotel brings fresh upgrades, including world class production, late night food options, a licensed smokers’ area, pool table, arcade machines, and even a sex toy claw machine, making the night a whole lot more fun. WAR BEAR Following the release of Wrecked ‘Em and Your Move Creep, supporting the likes of Bleeding Through and No Bragging Rights, WAR BEAR are bringing their brand of shenanigans back to Sydney with support of Lotus Born & Elara.War Bear bring a blend of old school high energy and mayhem to their live performance. ──────── LOTUS BORN Sydney based 4-piece ‘Lotus Born’ stand out amongst Australia’s growing scene of heavy bands. A blend of catchy choruses, soaring leads and driving riffs, the band are a force to be reckoned with. After dominating 2024, Lotus Born have already begun absolutely crushing 2025. ELARA Elara suck. We said no to them playing but an exchange of large sums of money was enough to get them on the bill. Prepare to boo them off stage in record time in response to their mediocrity. Since jumping on the bill, Elara have repeatedly screamed “BERIEVE IN DONG JACKSON”. Please make them stop! ──────── WHEN: SAT JUN 7 // DOORS 7PM WHERE: THE LANSDOWNE HOTEL