About Us

Vented Apparel is more than a clothing brand. It’s a platform for the scene — built by Bay City locals who believe that music, art, and independent culture deserve a place to grow.

Founded in 2015, Vented started with a simple idea from our founder Josh during his final years studying Visual Communications in high school. With no budget and a lot of determination, he began hand screen-printing stencil designs onto K-mart blank tees during lunch breaks and selling them to fellow students. Some of those original shirts are still out there today — a rare reminder of where it all started.

From those early DIY beginnings, Vented evolved into a lifestyle brand rooted in hardcore music, underground art, and independent creativity.

 

 

Built for the Scene

Vented was created to support emerging artists, musicians, and creators who are trying to make their mark. The Australian hardcore scene has always thrived on collaboration, and our mission is to help provide the tools and opportunities for it to grow.

We regularly work with:

  • Local bands looking for high-quality merchandise solutions

  • Tattoo artists creating limited signature series apparel

  • Independent designers and illustrators wanting to showcase their work

  • Musicians who need a platform to reach their audience

By providing premium quality apparel, manufacturing capabilities and an existing online sales platform, we help artists and bands release their own merchandise without the financial risk of large upfront investments.

 

 

Supporting DIY music

Live music is the backbone of underground culture. That’s why we also organise and support DIY shows and events, giving new bands a place to perform, connect with fans, and build momentum in the scene.

These shows aren’t about big stages or corporate sponsorships — they’re about community, energy, and creating opportunities for artists who deserve to be heard.

 

 

Collaborations that matter

Collaboration is at the core of what we do. Through artist collaborations, band merchandise partnerships, and tattoo artist signature series, Vented continues to bring together different parts of the creative community.

Every collection and project is designed to highlight the people behind the art, not just the product.

 

 

From DIY to Global

What started as hand-printed shirts sold in the school yard has grown into a brand worn by people who share the same mindset — those who value authenticity, creativity, and the raw energy of Hardcore culture.

But the mission hasn’t changed.

Vented Apparel exists to support the artists, bands, and creators who keep the scene alive.

 

 

Work with us

We’re always looking to collaborate with bands, tattoo artists, designers, content creators and creatives who want to bring something new to life.

If you’re building something real and want to work together, we want to hear from you.