A sad day comes for Ashgrove locals, as the indie haven of 14 years, The Junk Bar, is packing up and moving to a new venue.
The Junk Bar has resided in a corner brick-and-mortar on Waterworks Road since 2010, created by Jamie Trevaskis (owner of past venue Troubadour) and Mia Goodwin. The venue served as the local watering hole for those residing in inner Western pockets such as Ashgrove and neighbouring Barden, Jubilee, and Paddington and was remembered fondly for its eclectic cabin-inspired decor and local indie gigs.
The venue posted the news of its relocation to social media this week, adapting to the turbulent times in the live music and nightlife industries.
“After 14 significant years, our Ashgrove venue will be wrapping up this October. The exciting part is – we’ve found a wonderful new home on Brunswick Street in New Farm!” The post read.
“Persevering as a small venue in recent years has been no easy feat – we’ve all witnessed the loss of many iconic and important live music venues in recent months, which is why we are so excited to have the ability to carry on in a new location.
“We would like to thank from the bottom of our hearts everyone who has poured their love and support into The Junk Bar over the last 14 years – Ashgrove locals, our neighbours on Ashgrove Avenue and the many amazing artists and bands that have filled up our little room! The Junk Bar has been the launching pad for many iconic local acts, and we want to bring this legacy with us to New Farm.”
While a date for the closing of the Ashgrove store has yet to be announced, the venue has teased that it will be hosting an intimate ‘Farewell Festival’ at the end of October to celebrate a new chapter in its history.
