The Standard Bowl Launch Week with Wolf and Cub

Overview

We're told that Sydney's live music scene is crippling, that Melbourne has cooler venues (please), and that our nightlife is for nannies. But apparently we forgot the part about The Standard being awesome. That's right, you'll be, er, bowled over by the high standards of this Bourke Street venue.

Out to celebrate their recently announced new identity as the Standard Bowl, the venue is hosting a three-day bender. Because in case you missed the memo, the Standard's bringing ten-pin bowling to its grungy floors, following in the footsteps of New York's famous Brooklyn Bowl. Bowling, drinking, dancing and moshing combine to make a lucky strike. Oh, and no ticket required. These babies are all free.

Launch week will bring three celebratory gigs. Wolf & Cub and Greta Mob will be kicking it off on Thursday, April 3, followed by Palms on Friday and the indie-pop Jenny Broke the Window on Saturday, April 5.

So get your Pin Pals together to welcome in a new venue with a weekend of indie-pop-rock and leisurely sporting activities — two things that rarely marry so perfectly.

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