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Transit Bar

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6162 0899

Address: 7 Akuna St 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

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25.01.2022 TONIGHT! Tonight's the night. This HUGE line up is upon us for the long awaited return of Pod People They'll be joined by Remains, Hekate and Point 17... Final reminder that tickets are only available on the door so get in early. $20 from 8PM and bring cash, there are no card facilities at the door.

24.01.2022 TONIGHT! Wonderful Sydney based singer/songwriter and multi-instumentalist Jess Spahr heads down the highway to treat you to a special show. She'll be joined by guests Kilroy, JAYNE. and AVA.... Tickets available via @moshtix until 5PM or on the door for $15 from 8PM. Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//jess-spahr-special-guests-t/117358

24.01.2022 ATT: FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS As expected and very unfortunately but with public health at the centre of concern more shows are no longer going ahead here. THIS THURSDAY (March 19) with Burley Highs, @thenarcissistsmusic, @flashanthemband... THIS SATURDAY (March 23) with White Knuckle Fever, Pilots of Baalbek and more NEXT THURSDAY (March 26) with @thegosetband, @flashanthemband and more NEXT FRIDAY (March 27) for the Queer AF March 'ed FOLLOWING THURSDAY (April 2) with @battlesnakeband and more FRIDAY (April 3) with @iampoolroom and more Again, keep an eye on this page for further updates and if you've purchaed a ticket to a show here, refunds will be available via @moshtix (our only ticket sales provider).

22.01.2022 ATT: MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS RE CANCELLATION IN THESE UNCERTAIN AND TRYING TIMES It breaks our heart to be posting this but due to the current situation and with public health concerns at the forefront of thought and action we will not be hosting any live music from now until May. Other dates have been cancelled/postponed beyond that such as @teenagebottlerocket (May 6), @normajeanband (May 19), @thegoochpalms... (May 22). Keep an eye on this space and for updates from our ticket sales provider @moshtix if you have purchased a ticket to any show in this period or any of the other mentioned shows as they will be offering refunds or providing info re potential new dates. Please be mindful that they are very busy at this time so there may be delays to communication and the processing of refunds.

22.01.2022 TONIGHT! Melbourne legends Cry Club, who were just announced for Splendour in the Grass 2020 mind you, stop by on their 'Robert Smith' tour. They'll be joined by special guests and local favourites Neko Pink and Peach Lane.... Tickets available from Moshtix until 5PM or on the door for $15 from 8PM. Tickets - https://www.moshtix.com.au//cry-club-robert-smith-t/117883 Event - Cry Club // Robert Smith Tour // Canberra ACT

22.01.2022 TONIGHT! One of Australia's best new, up and coming acts Shady Nasty stop by on their 'Bad Posture' Tour. A mixture of post-rock, punk, hip hop and event a bit of jazz - these guys are a live act not to be missed. For their first time in Canberra they'll be joined by Publique and YONI YEN.... Get your tickets here (available until 5PM) - https://moshtix.com.au//shady-nasty-bad-posture-tou/118071 Otherwise grab a ticket at the door on your way in for $15 from 8PM

21.01.2022 Bad//Dreems tickets selling fast via Moshtix https://moshtix.com.au//bad-dreems-special-guests-t/120213

20.01.2022 TONIGHT! It's tonight!! The Movement presents a massive bushfire benefit 'FIRE AID' featuring Genesis Owusu, Kirklandd, WeirdoGvng and Jedbrii. Tickets nearly gone via the Moshtix link but available til 5PM if not all gone. If any remain, they'll be on the door for $20 from 8PM.... Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//fire-aid-2020-canberra-feat/119228

20.01.2022 TONIGHT! HUGE line up for one of Melbourne's best doom/desert rock exports Planet of the 8s on their 'Intergalactic Guru' Tour. Joining them will be El Colosso (MELB), Mountain Wizard Death Cult (SYD) and locals Hence the Testbed.... Tickets available via Moshtix until 5PM or on the door for $15 from 8PM. https://www.moshtix.com.au//planet-of-the-8s-interg/118238

19.01.2022 It is crazy and tough times indeed at the moment! We're still kicking along here at Transit and bringing you the best live music as well as other fun events such as Tuesday night karaoke and Wednesday night trivia week in, week out. We want you to be safe and well so if you're not feeling great, stay at home and look after yourself. Otherwise, see you at the bar for a sing, a dance, to brainstorm a tricky question or to watch a killer live band. Stay safe <3

17.01.2022 Tonight’s Facebook question for Transit Trivia

17.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED! The amazing Jack Botts Music stops by in just over a months time thanks to Lonely Lands Agency. Ben Camden and Felipe Baldomir on support duty with a local TBA.... Tickets available now - https://moshtix.com.au//jack-botts-i-ve-got-you-eas/120612

16.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED! DUAL SINGLE LAUNCH with two great local bands next month, April 30. Catch Rose Valley Road and Highland Light getting together to help each other launch a new song into the stratosphere. They'll be joined by local favourites Swift Peaks and Parklands. Only $10 and only on the door.

16.01.2022 Every cloud has a silver lining! As mentioned, were aiming to reschedule as many of the cancelled shows as possible. The first cab off the ranks is @piercebrothersmusic which was originally scheduled for late May but will now be this December, the 4th. If you purchased a ticket for the May event it wil be valid for the rescheduled event. If not, grab yours now via Moshtix.... Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//pierce-brothers-kanko-regio/120061

15.01.2022 Don’t forget tonight we have karaoke!!! Something new and improved, last week we launched the new program for karaoke. It’s called KaraFun with 35,000+ songs including Australian and UK artists. How good is that! This week we have our very own iPad for you guys and gals, up and coming pop stars and rockstars to easily choose and queue your songs, just make sure you input your name when prompted. NO MORE PAPER for song lists... Having said this please respect Transit Bars’ property, this ipad is ours and have it to make things easier for everyone. We’ll see you all tonight so get your singing voices ready!!

14.01.2022 A great review of the ARCHIE show here a little while back thanks to Canberra Gig Guide and RiotACT. Check it out!

14.01.2022 JUST ANNOUNCED!! Pierce Brothers this May, the 30th. Supports TBA.... Tickets available now via Moshtix https://moshtix.com.au//pierce-brothers-kanko-regio/120061

13.01.2022 Tonight we have exciting news, we have changed our karaoke! We now have Australian and UK artists and more on our lists. Thanks to KaraFun you guys can download the app on your phone to see the playlists and songs available. Check out your App Store and look for KaraFun. Once you have your songs in mind make sure you sign up the same way as always or let Mitch know See you tonight all you rising rock/pop stars

12.01.2022 ATT: FURTHER UPDATES RE CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT OF LIVE MUSIC EVENTS Due to the current public health crisis live music events are now on hold here until at least June. If you have a ticket to an event here within that period Moshtix will be in touch to offer refunds and/or with information regarding a rescheduled date which your current ticket will be valid for. There may be delays due to the current circumstances but hold tight, they will be in touch. Stay safe and well and we'll see you again in (hopefully) the not too distant future.

12.01.2022 THIS WEEK AT THE BAR! TUES - FREE karaoke + lots of great drink specials WEDS - FREE and SUPER FUN trivia. Drink specials and a ripper pizza/drink combo deal too. Sign your team up early for a special surprise.... Event - QuizXpress at Transit Bar! THURS - Burley Highs drop in for a show before members move interstate plus good friends The Narcissists, Flash Anthem and Kopasetic. Only tickets on the door for this one. Come down early! Event - Mates Rates | By Burley Highs FRI - Sydney punk legends NEIGHBOURHOOD VOID launch their brand new single 'Catatonic Youth' with help from Charlotte & The Harlots and Swift Peaks. Tickets available via Moshtix Event - Neighbourhood Void - Canberra - Catatonic Youth Tour Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//neighbourhood-void-catatoni/119444 SAT - White Knuckle Fever head down the highway to blow your minds alongside Mucho Sonar, Pilots Of Baalbek (album launch show) and Local Horror. Tickets only on the door for this one too - get in early Event - Pilots Of Baalbek Uncontrolled Airspace Album Launch SUN (matinee/4PM doors) - The amazing Hollie Col stops by on her east coast tour plus wonderful locals Hope Wilkins and Jamie Leone. Tickets starting to move quickly via Moshtix for this one Event - Hollie Col Canberra Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/hollie-col-transit/117912 If you're not feeling well or are apprehensive about going out stay home, and we'll see you down the track when you're all better. Look after yourself and stay well/safe in these times.

12.01.2022 Despite band cancellations we are still open for business! Come down this arvo and enjoy our happy hour specials! $5 schooners of: Newtowner Badlands Recovery beer ... Feral Draught $6 schooners of Carlton draught $6 house wines See more

12.01.2022 TONIGHT! We have sold out of presale tickets but DO NOT STRESS because we will have a very limited bunch of tickets available on the door straight away at the very start of the night, but get in VERY early for those! After those are sold we will still be letting people in all night throughout the night, there will just be some waiting in line to get in as others leave. Our security and staff will keep an eye on the room and try to get as many people in throughout the nigh...t as possible as more room becomes available as other people do tend to come and go. So, please still come down to party! Thank you for your patience and understanding and hopefully we should be able to get everyone through the doors! Tickets are $15 on the door. FREE BADGE UPON ENTRY TOO!

12.01.2022 Weekly specials & prizes at our WEDNESDAY TRIVIA NIGHTS courtesy of our good friends and amazing brewers at Young Henrys. Get down and sign your team up before 5PM for some FREE perks as well. ... Event - https://facebook.com/events/s/quizxpress-at-transit-bar/1513910175427806/?ti=cl

11.01.2022 Tonight will be busy so don’t miss out

09.01.2022 WHAT A WEEK WE HAD LAST WEEK!! SO MANY AMAZING PEOPLE, ARTISTS AND GOOD TIMES. THIS WEEK AT THE BAR! TUES - The funnest karaoke party going around with awesome food & drink specials including $5 basic spirits $5 Coronas... 2 for 1 Jager bombs 2 for $15 vodka red bulls $10 pizzas WEDS - Trivia night! Just as good, if not better, than karaoke. Questions, games, activities and delicious food & drinks. CHEAP beer thanks to Young Henrys and food/drink combo deals THURS - Sydney psych rockers Apache hit the capital for the first time with two amazing local supports in ARCHIE and Powder Blue. Extremely cheap tickets available via Moshtix Event - Apache 'Test Run' Tour - Canberra at Transit Bar Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//apache-test-run-tour-archie/117705 FRI - Melbourne desert-doom-pysch-stoner legends Planet of the 8s return to Canberra on their 'Intergalactic Guru' tour. This stacked bill includes El Colosso (MELB), Mountain Wizard Death Cult (SYD) and Hence the Testbed. Tix on the move over Moshtix Event - Planet of the 8s, El Colosso & Guests - Intergalactic Guru Tour Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//planet-of-the-8s-intergalac/118238 SAT - Very proud to present one of the best up and coming bands in the country right now, Sydney's Shady Nasty. A mixture of punk, hip hop, jazz and post rock - these guys will blow your mind. Also on the bill is Publique and YONI YEN. Make sure you catch this band before they are MASSIVE. Tickets via Moshtix Event - Shady Nasty - Bad Posture EP Tour - Canberra Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//shady-nasty-bad-posture-tou/118071

09.01.2022 Cable Ties LIVE @ The Croxton Bandroom by Robert Carbone. Coming to Transit Bar April 26 with special guests TBA. Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//cable-ties-far-enough-album/119745... Event - Cable Ties 'Far Enough 'album launch - Canberra

09.01.2022 TONIGHT! Sydney psych/funk//jazz/freakout rockers APACHE stop by on their 'Test Run' tour alongside local favourites ARCHIE and Powder Blue. Super cheap tickets available but moving quickly via the Moshtix link until 5PM otherwise $10 on the door from 8PM but get in early. ... Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//apache-test-run-tour-archie/117705

08.01.2022 WEDNESDAY = TRIVIA NIGHT. ALRIGHT! Sign your team up before 5PM for some great perks. Delicious food and drink specials all night not to mention loads of fun with questions, games and activities. FREE FOR ALL - You just need a team

06.01.2022 The best in Ukrainian doom - Somali Yacht Club and Stoned Jesus, now NOVEMBER 15 thanks to YOUR MATE Bookings. If you already have a ticket for the initially scheduled date, you're good to go. If not, GRAB ONE NOW! Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//ukranian-doom-down-under-fe/118683

06.01.2022 TONIGHT! Sydney's Ezra Allen cruises down the highway with his band to put on one hell of a hip hop show for you. Joining him will be amazing local acts KP Hydes and Groovy Daughter making this a show not to be missed. ... Super cheap presales flying via Moshtix until 5PM or available on the door for $10 from 8PM. Tickets - https://moshtix.com.au//kp-hydes-ezra-allen-more-tr/119108

06.01.2022 THIS WEEK AT THE BAR! TUES (TONIGHT) - FREE weekly karaoke night with plenty of awesome drink specials and good times for all. WEDS - FREE weekly trivia night with awesome drink specials thanks to Young Henrys and a pizza and beer combo deal you'll just love. Sign your team up before 5PM for a special surprise.... Event - https://facebook.com/events/s/quizxpress-at-transit-bar/1513910175427806/?ti=cl THURS - Ezra Allen returns to the bar, this time with good friends KP Hydes and Groovy Daughter. A wonderful Sydney based hip hop artist with awesome local supports, this show is not to be missed. Super cheap tickets available via Moshtix also ($6+bf). Tickets - https://www.moshtix.com.au//kp-hydes-ezra-allen-mor/119108 Event - https://facebook.com/events/s/kp-hydes-x-ezra-allen-with-gro/603954107006003/?ti=cl FRI - The legend that is Pod People return to the stage after a considerable amount of time. To mark this momentous occasion Melbourne's Remains will be coming along for the ride as well as locals Hekate and Point 17. Tickets only on the door for this one so get in early. It will be busy and you don't want to miss any of the action. Event - https://facebook.com/events/s/pod-people-remains-hekate-and-/608337796623222/?ti=cl SAT - From the makers of @noscrubsparty and for the first time ever in Canberra, Taking Back Saturday hits the bar and what a party it'll be. Playing your favourite EMO and pop punk bangers from the heyday of all that was alternative, this killer DJ will surely get you dancing, singing and feeling incredibly nostalgic. TICKETS VERY NEARLY SOLD OUT VIA Moshtix BUT COME ALONG, IT'LL BE ONE OUT ONE IN ALL NIGHT. Grab a pre if you can though to ensure your entry. Tickets - https://www.moshtix.com.au//taking-back-saturday-em/119275 Event - https://facebook.com/events/s/taking-back-saturday-emo-pop-p/1440076149503612/?ti=cl

05.01.2022 Ready to sing your heart out with all your friends to your favourite songs? KARAOKE TONIGHT!! FREE for all and awesome drink/food specials include: ... $5 basic spirits $5 coronas 2 for 1 jager bombs 2 for $15 vodka red bulls $10 pizzas See more

05.01.2022 TRIVIA TONIGHT!! Great drink specials thanks to Young Henrys and an awesome pizza combo available too. Get down early and sign your team up before 5PM for some perks

05.01.2022 Amyl and The Sniffers by Jack Gruber

02.01.2022 ATT: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the current circumstances touring acts are understandably but very unfortunately cancelling their upcoming tour dates. We will do our best to reschedule and get these awesome acts back in the future but keep an eye on this space for updates. If you've purchased a ticket for an upcoming event here through Moshtix you will receive an email/statement shortly re the ticket you purchased and will be offered a refund. ... Current cancellations are THIS FRIDAY (March 20) with NEIGHBOURHOOD VOID, Charlotte & The Harlots and more THIS SUNDAY (March 22) with Hollie Col, Hope Wilkins and more NEXT SATURDAY (March 28) with Peach Fur, ARCHIE and more Again, watch this space. Continue to support music and independent businesses where possible and most importantly, look after yourself and each other.