The New Christs

The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar

The New Christs

The New Christs

The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar, 238 Victoria Street, Melbourne Kort

fös. 11.09.2026 20:00

The New Christs return to Melbourne in 2026 with the fire and purpose of a band that refuses to fade into nostalgia. Fresh off a triumphant European tour in 2025—where they tore through clubs and festivals with the same ferocity that’s defined them since the early ’80s—the legendary Australian rock outfit is set to play two consecutive nights at The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar, a venue perfectly suited to their raw, uncompromising energy.Led by the unmistakable presence of Rob Younger, The New Christs have long been celebrated for their blistering live performances and a catalogue that balances intensity with dark melody. Their return to Melbourne supports the release of The Burning of Rome – Selected Works, a double-LP compilation that captures the breadth of their output: the snarling early singles, brooding epics, and the later recordings that show a band still evolving rather than coasting on reputation.These shows are more than a retrospective. They’re a reminder that The New Christs remain active. For longtime fans and newcomers, two nights at The Last Chance offer a rare chance to witness one of Australia’s most enduring rock institutions in full flight. Supported by Penny Ikinger's Marbles and Moler. Don't miss this.

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    The New Christs were originally formed by Radio Birdman and New Race vocalist Rob Younger after he was offered the support spot on Iggy Pop's Australian tour of 1984. The other members had played in groups such as Celibate Rifles, Lime Spiders and Hoodoo Gurus. The tour proved a success and the band stayed together, recording the two singles Like A Curse and Born Out Of Time for Sydney independent label Citadel Records. These releases gained universal acclaim for their tough and uncompromising nature. With the prospect of an album deal and European tour, the other members instead chose to return to their former interests. Younger was left to pursue a career producing some of the finest upcoming Australian alternative bands.

    In 1986 Barracudas bass player Jim Dickson returned to Australia from the UK and together with Younger started a new line-up. Featured were Charlie Owen, a gifted but as yet unknown guitarist and drummer Louis Burdett who soon left to be replaced by Nick Fisher who had played with Ed Kuepper and Wet Taxis. This line-up released a series of hard hitting singles Black Hole, Headin' South, Another Sin and the EP Dropping Like Flies. These tracks were compiled under the title Divine Rites, whose European release allowed the group to tour there for the first time