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The New Christs, born in Sydney in the early 80’s, formed by none other than Radio Birdman front man, Rob Younger. The New Christs pride themselves on appearing spasmodically in Australia and internationally over their almost four-decade long history. Throughout the bands career they have released five studio albums, Distemper (1989), Lower Yourself (1997), We Got This! (2002), Gloria (2009) and Incantations (2014). 2025 see’s the release of a long-awaited compilation titled ‘The Burning of Rome – Selected Works’. Songs hand-picked by Rob Younger from across the band’s history – set for release late 2025.The New Christs’ high-energy performances are what they are renowned for both at home and away. Songs like ‘Born out of Time’, ‘We Have Landed’ and ‘Coming Apart’ are etched firmly into the Australian underground music psyche. Younger’s unmistakable voice and unshakable stage presence remains a consistent draw card for lovers of Australian garage rock. Rounded out by an incredible line up of musicians The New Christs feature members of Radio Birdman, Celibate Rifles and the Screaming Tribesman to name but a few. This show will also a feature a support set from formidable Castlemaine rockers Bad debts.“There’s something downright pure and mystical about the straight-ahead, no-frills rock that originates in Australia, and this thoroughly powerhouse slab of vinyl by The New Christs amply demonstrates that magic.” Maximum Rock n Roll, Magazine “Best International live act!” Ruta 66 Magazine, Spain. “Rob Younger is one of the finest lyricists and band leaders on the planet.” LouderThanWar.comDoors : 9PMBad Debts : 9:15The New Christs : 10:15
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The New Christs Biography

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
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