The Empire Strikes, The Expected, Black Star Gramophone

Entry fee at the door 3.50 €. Tickets at the door 17 €, if available.

The Empire Strikes is a rock band from Helsinki that has toured across Europe since 2012. The band released its fifth album "Vol. 5" in November 2025 and has performed in Germany and Spain as well as Finland during the year. At Bar Loose, you'll hear the only Helsinki show of autumn 2026 - at the same time, the band is warming up for its 15th anniversary celebration in 2027.

The Expected is a rock/indie/power pop band whose sound draws influences from both classic rock and alternative music. Founded in 2011, the band returned to the stage in summer 2025 at Liverpool's Cavern Club after several years away. Since then, the band has performed at Stockholm's Landet club and at Bar Loose, where it played to a sold-out crowd in January 2026.

Black Star Gramophone is a rock band from Helsinki fronted by Heikki Näränen. The band has released two albums: "Shooting Stars" (2024) and "Duality" (2025). At autumn shows, you may hear previews of new material the band is currently working on.

Accessibility: an assistant receives free entry with the person being assisted on the same ticket. No wheelchair ramp is available. Wheelchair users or people requiring personal assistance are asked to contact in advance: info@barloose.com