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Blunt Presents The origins of BLUNT go back to the fanzine world of the mid 80s in Sydney, Australia. the muse is still there ..

We now operate fully online, still for fun, writing, reviewing, and sometimes promoting via live shows. decided on a spontaneous whim to start this page up - always good to write stuff and even after nearly half a century I find myself at times with ideas that need to be vented, written down, shouted out- bands to be shared, told about, reviewed, things that catch your eye be it here or at home..

also feel free to share stuff - always keen for that - after all it's about the community.. and by the way this is not affiliated in any way with Blunt Magazine which surfaced around the time the Blunt book came out - just so there is no market confusion etc not that I can see it happening - rock on and enjoy- big thanks to Scott Wajon and Michael Orehek for page graphics btw which come from the book which I have been told is sold out

the Cannanes medicinal Link and Pin Sunday arvo 11/1Saw the last few of the Link and Pin house band ‘Big Belly’ who are ...
11/01/2026

the Cannanes medicinal
Link and Pin Sunday arvo 11/1
Saw the last few of the Link and Pin house band ‘Big Belly’ who are a lot of fun

Beautiful words.
09/01/2026

Beautiful words.

Rest in peace dear Ben.

You were there with us from the very beginning. Popping in daily, drinking a large cappuccino, sometimes accompanied by a plate of dips or a bagel and scribbling for hours in the corner or on the couch in one of your many notebooks. We’d often wonder what you’d be writing, and over time as we got to know you between the daily hellos and your funny banter or observational quips we got some glimpse into what was going on inside.

As we evolved and that little hole in the wall cafe turned into a late night venue with music you were there. Just as you were there when there were art shows or poetry nights or whatever…. You were there as it turned into RAD bar and you were consistently around for all the other shows that took place in Gong too. You came to every festival, interviewed what felt like every local band and person involved in Wollongong music over a very long time and it was an honor having you as part of our local scene.

We’re not sure what it means now that you are gone… But it feels significant. It feels like something is missing, something special we will never get back and it’s clear that we lost a real one. A gentle soul with such pure interest in what was going on and a strange or unique ability to mimic it back and document it, even if just by being there.

Maybe this is the end of an era. It definitely is. Or the beginning of a new one. Whatever the case may be though, we will miss you Ben. You meant a lot to us and it’s going to suck not having those interactions with you anymore.

Rest in peace. You meant a lot to a lot of people and you will be dearly missed.

This Thursday Jan 8 Faking Clever, Garry David & Phase II @ The Trocadero Room | FREE!156 Enmore Road - Enmore Faking Cl...
06/01/2026

This Thursday Jan 8
Faking Clever, Garry David & Phase II @ The Trocadero Room | FREE!
156 Enmore Road - Enmore
Faking Clever 9pm
Garry David 8pm
Phase 2. 7pm

Thanks to Far Out Distant Sounds-Independent China中国独立 we’re getting live bands from China amping their presence here.
04/01/2026

Thanks to Far Out Distant Sounds-Independent China中国独立 we’re getting live bands from China amping their presence here.

CARSICK CARS Live in Sydney 15.10.2023 (Moshpit Bar)Filmed and Edited by: Bull Demon KingThanks: Zhang Shouwang, Liqing, Liweisi, Max, Moshpit Bar

Do not miss Terrificus and the festive fun of Whatever EVA and a whole lot more at MoshPit Bar tonight
24/12/2025

Do not miss Terrificus and the festive fun of Whatever EVA and a whole lot more at MoshPit Bar tonight

It's Christmas Eve! So that can only mean one thing - it's Cringemas Eve at the MoshPit! We forget how many years this has been running but it's a lot.

A fabulous line up for you tonight with Terrificus, Scruffamudda and Whatever EVA with Skitzenbitz and Fairy Erin, Bad Santa and Zelda Smyth.

Bar opens 5pm for our fabulous Happy Hour, live music and other shenanigans from 6pm.

If you're stuck for something to do, or are already sick of the family, come on down. It's free entry, all are welcome (18+).

Another interesting act from Japan 🇯🇵 that will head here over summer. Don’t miss this! MoshPit Bar Feb 28 xx
18/12/2025

Another interesting act from Japan 🇯🇵 that will head here over summer. Don’t miss this!
MoshPit Bar Feb 28 xx

Far Out Distant Sounds is happy to announce we will be presenting Tsushimamire's debut Australian Tour and we're taking their shows to Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Ask anyone who's seen them live and they'll tell you these girls give 100% every show.
Feb 19 Melbourne Shotkickers
Feb 20 Bendigo Trash Cult
Feb 22 Frankston Young Street Tavern
Feb 27 Canberra Shadows
Feb 28 Sydney Moshpit Bar
Tickets on sale soon from the venues

Buddhadatta / ブッダダッタ tour dates for 2026. Stay tuned for future events, news etc Tickets go live Boxing Day 26/12/2025.
17/12/2025

Buddhadatta / ブッダダッタ tour dates for 2026. Stay tuned for future events, news etc
Tickets go live Boxing Day 26/12/2025.

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