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SATURDAY UPSTAIRS: GUNK - Girls In Punk GUNK puts Naarm's “girls in punk” front and centre.It’s a night to celebrate ...
04/06/2026

SATURDAY UPSTAIRS: GUNK - Girls In Punk

GUNK puts Naarm's “girls in punk” front and centre.

It’s a night to celebrate expression, feminism, q***r joy, and pure punk attitude.

After a massive debut in 2024, GUNK returns this June with five of the fiercest femme punk acts taking over The Tote to bring you a show built for headbanging, heart-thumping chaos.

Featuring TERRA ROUGE + ARABELLA & THE HEIST + FUNKYTOWN FISH + LAURA AND THE HELL CUTZ + MY DOG, SATELLITE

Expect community, love and unapologetically loud music.

Don’t miss it. Grab your friends. Get your tickets.

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04/06/2026

FRIDAY: WRIDING - ‘Spirit Limb’ Single Launch

Hot off support slots with Bluetile Lounge and A Place To Bury Strangers, Melbourne/Naarm slowcore band Wriding return with the release of their second single “Spirit Limb”. To celebrate the release, they’ll be joined by the incredible Gush and The Noise at the Tote Upstairs. The first Wriding headline show of the year, and the last before they head into the studio to finish their debut record, it’s sure to be a great one.

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03/06/2026

We do find a lot of stuff in those toilets - Marci & The Missiles rockin’ Elvis II day this saturday!

Wednesday 3
Bandroom -
Keyo Rose’s Flying Circus, Trap Card, Gakpo + The Dums
Frontbar -
Crox + Big Foot Sighting

Thursday 4
Upstairs -
Sapphire, Delphi + Kaiden Xu and Band

Friday 5
Bandroom -
Hot Glue, Human Noise + UNIT
Upstairs -
Wriding, Gush + The Noise
Front -
Earth Cadet

Sat 6
Bandroom -
Elvis III, Loose Lips, Elvis II, Techno666 + Marci & The Missiles
Upstairs -
Terra Rouge, Arabella & The Heist, Funkytown Fish, Laura & The Hellcutz + My Dog Satellite
Frontbar -
Brando Rising, Remit + The Clags

Sun 7
Beast Records Showcase
Bandroom -
Public House, Sacred Cowboys, Valentine, Lunatic, Long Hours + Acid Arrows
Upstairs -
Loose Lips, Sean Simmons Band, Bizarrgo, Josh Seymour + Marcello Cole
Frontbar -
Hot Tubs Time Machine, Abselom + Impostering

JUST ANNOUNCED: RECLINK AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY CUP FUNDRAISERThe Tote and Reclink Australia proudly hosts a special Reclink...
03/06/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: RECLINK AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY CUP FUNDRAISER

The Tote and Reclink Australia proudly hosts a special Reclink Community Cup fundraiser weekend celebration, bringing together music, community and solidarity for a great cause. Featuring the powerful songwriting of Hannah Potter, the raw energy of The Dead Amigos, and the Celtic folk-punk fire of Madigan’s Wake, this night is about more than live music; it’s about backing inclusive sport, mental health support and community connection through Reclink Australia.

In the spirit of the iconic Reclink Community Cup, this event celebrates Melbourne’s grassroots music culture and the power of people coming together to support those doing it tough. Expect loud songs, big hearts and a packed Tote band room raising funds for programs that create belonging, hope and opportunity.

Tickets on sale now!

TONIGHT: DOLE NIGHT!Free entry every week with bands, food & $8 pints of Roadie and Fizzer - you read it right!Featuring...
03/06/2026

TONIGHT: DOLE NIGHT!

Free entry every week with bands, food & $8 pints of Roadie and Fizzer - you read it right!
Featuring CROX and BIGFOOT SIGHTING

See you there!

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FRIDAY: HOT GLUE - 'Again, Again' Album LaunchMelbourne rock band Hot Glue will take to the The Tote band room stage to ...
02/06/2026

FRIDAY: HOT GLUE - 'Again, Again' Album Launch

Melbourne rock band Hot Glue will take to the The Tote band room stage to launch their new album 'Again, Again' with support from Human Noise and UNIT.

Made up of siblings Lily (she/her) and Pearl Harnath (they/them) with Henry Lucas (he/him) on drums, the band uses shoegaze-y, fuzzy guitars and loud, heavy drums to accompany reflective lyricism in a bittersweet and cathartic manner. Their upcoming album Again, Again is the band at their grittiest and most honest. Over the ten tracks, the band delve deep into the cycles they find themselves in throughout life, both destructive and productive. There is comfort in repetition and also frustration, all of which is conveyed through raucous and tender moments. The result is a textured set of fuzzed out songs that ultimately see the band finding comfort in the relentlessness of life’s cycles, twists and turns.

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THURSDAY UPSTAIRS: SAPPHIRECome down to the Tote to see Sapphire's first Headliner, accompanied by the amazing Kaiden Xu...
02/06/2026

THURSDAY UPSTAIRS: SAPPHIRE

Come down to the Tote to see Sapphire's first Headliner, accompanied by the amazing Kaiden Xu and Band, and Delphi. The night will be flowing with drinks, amazing music, and amazing people!

SELLING FAST!

02/06/2026

Gigs are up!

Wednesday 3
Bandroom -
Keyo Rose’s Flying Circus, Trap Card, Gakpo + The Dums
Frontbar -
Crox + Big Foot Sighting

Thursday 4
Upstairs -
Sapphire, Delphi + Kaiden Xu and Band

Friday 5
Bandroom -
Hot Glue, Human Noise + UNIT
Upstairs -
Wriding, Gush + The Noise
Front -
Earth Cadet

Sat 6
Bandroom -
Elvis III, Loose Lips, Elvis II, Techno666 + Marci & The Missiles
Upstairs -
Terra Rouge, Arabella & The Heist, Funkytown Fish, Laura & The Hellcutz + My Dog Satellite
Frontbar -
Brando Rising, Remit + The Clags

Sun 7
Beast Records Showcase
Bandroom -
Public House, Sacred Cowboys, Valentine, Lunatic, Long Hours + Acid Arrows
Upstairs -
Loose Lips, Sean Simmons Band, Bizarrgo, Josh Seymour + Marcello Cole
Frontbar -
Hot Tubs Time Machine, Abselom + Impostering

WEDNESDAY: KEYO ROSES FLYING CIRCUSKEYO ROSES FLYING CIRCUS celebrate a year of their debut album “BLOW ME UP” with a lo...
02/06/2026

WEDNESDAY: KEYO ROSES FLYING CIRCUS

KEYO ROSES FLYING CIRCUS celebrate a year of their debut album “BLOW ME UP” with a long awaited vinyl RECORD launch for BLOW ME UP before they fly off to tour Europe! A send off show that will be filled with moving, loud, ecstatic energy and rock n roll fervour!

With a brilliant lineup of new music featuring TRAP CARD, GAKPO (Adelaide) and THE DUMS. This will be an unforgettable night and with $8 beers and $15 tickets it’s a no brainer to hump over your midweek with a super dole lineup in The Tote bandroom.

Get your tickets now!

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01/06/2026

This week at The Tote!

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SATURDAY: ELVIS III PLAY THE HITSAfter many years, the resurrected King has remembered a few of his old classics, and he...
01/06/2026

SATURDAY: ELVIS III PLAY THE HITS

After many years, the resurrected King has remembered a few of his old classics, and he's back to play them for one night only!
Featuring special guest Annabel Brown (Leatherman) on vocals, come twist and shout, Vegas Style!
Also along for the rock resurrection is rock heroes LOOSE LIPS, rock newcomers MARCI AND THE MISSILES and TECHNO 666!!

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SATURDAY UPSTAIRS: FLYNN TEALFlynn Teal will be celebrating the release of their next single 'Golden Seas', a 60's throw...
29/05/2026

SATURDAY UPSTAIRS: FLYNN TEAL

Flynn Teal will be celebrating the release of their next single 'Golden Seas', a 60's throwback track with groovy lyrical hooks with an upbeat, jovial vibe. The night will be a celebration of the new tune and also the music video, both released on the very day of the gig. Flynn Teal is known for their chaotic energy, outrageous costumes and bright bold colours and they will be putting on a super fun, high energy show! The band is stacked with highly skilled musicians who play with not just technical proficiency but a tear wrenching quantity of character and pzazz. Supporting Flynn Teal will be indie rock groovers Goose Bay and The Bluebirds

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SATURDAY ARVO: S:BAHNPost-punk lifers S:BAHN revisit the hallowed boards of the TOTE front bar for a free saturday after...
29/05/2026

SATURDAY ARVO: S:BAHN

Post-punk lifers S:BAHN revisit the hallowed boards of the TOTE front bar for a free saturday afternoon session.
Expect new songs as well as the ‘hits' from the LPs LOVE SONGS and QUEEN OF DIAMONDS delivered with trademark smart rock dynamism.

Vague Rituals have been lured down the Hume to complete the massive double header, their eponymous debut LP is out on Solar/Sonar and they are a must see for anyone who still has a hole in their heart where Superchunk and Squirrelbait used to live.

FRONT BAR - FREE ENTRY - 3PM

SUNDAY: VIVA MOTO SWAP MEETModern and vintage motorcycles, parts, clothing, paraphernalia, tattoos, prizes and more!Kick...
29/05/2026

SUNDAY: VIVA MOTO SWAP MEET

Modern and vintage motorcycles, parts, clothing, paraphernalia, tattoos, prizes and more!

Kicking off at 9am - free entry!

TONIGHT: DOLE NIGHT!Free entry every week with bands, food & $8 pints of Roadie and Fizzer - you read it right!Featuring...
27/05/2026

TONIGHT: DOLE NIGHT!

Free entry every week with bands, food & $8 pints of Roadie and Fizzer - you read it right!
Featuring C.A.T.O and BELT

See you there!

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FRIDAY UPSTAIRS: DOUBLE BARREL SOLUTIONFresh off their Brand new EP, DOUBLE BARREL SOLUTION are heading to Melbourne to ...
26/05/2026

FRIDAY UPSTAIRS: DOUBLE BARREL SOLUTION

Fresh off their Brand new EP, DOUBLE BARREL SOLUTION are heading to Melbourne to play their Fight music at The Tote. Coming down with DBS are Adelaide special guests BIFURCATION and ANGGRATH. Also Performing is the Melbourne Beatdown Goats in DELIVER US FROM EVIL, Sri Lankan Legends ILLAN KAAPAN and fellow Fight music experts SECLUDED.

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26/05/2026

Gigs are up!

Tuesday 26
Bandroom - Georgia Maq + Rin McArdle

Wednesday 27
Frontbar -
C.A.T.O. + Belt

Thursday 28
Bandroom -
Georgia Maq, Tamara & The Dreams
Upstairs -
Taz Flower, Harriet Wraith & The Witches + Kitty Mustang
Frontbar -
O.R.B.

Friday 29
Bandroom -
Georgia Maq + Montgomery
Upstairs -
Double Barrel Solution, Bifurcation, Deliver Us From Evil, Anggrath, Illan Kaapan + Secluded
Front -
Romanie

Sat 30
Bandroom -
GETDOWN SERVICES+ Laura & The Hellcuts
Upstairs -
Flynn Teal, Goose Bay + The Bluebirds
Frontbar -
S:Bahn + Vague Rituals

Sun 31
Viva Moto Swap Meet - Modern & Vintage Motorcycles, Parts, Clothing, Paraphernalia, Tattoos, Coffee, Booze & BBQ
Frontbar -
In The Esky, Forklift Assassins + The Patient

THURSDAY: O.R.B - UK/EU send off showO.R.B in the front bar! For free!!Photo by .cravis
26/05/2026

THURSDAY: O.R.B - UK/EU send off show

O.R.B in the front bar! For free!!

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THIS WEEK: GEORGIA MAQThursday and Friday are sold out! Limited tickets for Tuesday. Don't miss out!Poster by
25/05/2026

THIS WEEK: GEORGIA MAQ

Thursday and Friday are sold out! Limited tickets for Tuesday. Don't miss out!

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THURSDAY UPSTAIRS: TAZ FLOWERTaz Flower is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter/ producer that blends genres of rnb/soul,...
24/05/2026

THURSDAY UPSTAIRS: TAZ FLOWER

Taz Flower is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter/ producer that blends genres of rnb/soul, Bossa Nova and hip-hop/spoken word elements. Growing up with a nylon string guitar by his side and a home of worldly musical influences allowed the 20-year-old artist to blossom creatively. Taz has evolved into his own sound that creates groove-heavy and colourful tracks packed with personality.

Starting this year, Taz has been performing around Melbourne’s inner-north, supporting other acts and refining his set and skills. Now, with a 5-piece band-(including backup vocals from the soulful Harriet wraith and exciting saxophone harmonies of Banksia’s Cedar), he is ready to bring Melbourne to his first headliner at The Tote.

Taz Flower is ready to put on a show. His soulful melodies and snappy rhymes combined with his backing band- known as “The Dance Party” will be create a night to remember. Combined with Harriet Wraith and Kitty Mustang as supports, this will not be a gig to miss.

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TONIGHT: UNGRATEFUL DEADFEST - BRUTALITY IIUngrateful Deadfest returns to Melbourne, administering another concentrated ...
23/05/2026

TONIGHT: UNGRATEFUL DEADFEST - BRUTALITY II

Ungrateful Deadfest returns to Melbourne, administering another concentrated dose of virulence for confirmed devotees of the extreme.

Featuring: Disentomb, Iniquitous Monolith (WA), Seminal Embalmment (SA), Putrescent Seepage (SA), Dripped (WA), Mortuary Sickness and Scattered Limbs

Tickets are still available - get yours now or on the door!

22/05/2026

By special request, international Celtic rock powerhouse Claymore storms the stage at The Tote—and they’re bringing the fullforce of their signature sound.

Forged in Australia and honed on stages around the world, Claymore have built a reputation as one of the most dynamic Celticrock acts on the circuit. Blending blistering electric guitar riffs, driving rhythm sections, and the unmistakable power ofbagpipes, fiddle, and whistles, their sound is a bold collision of ancient tradition and modern rock energy.

But Claymoreisfar more than a band—they’re a full-scale live experience. Featuring elite-level musicians, many withinternational accolades in piping and performance, alongside high-energy Celtic dancers and multi-instrumentalists, everyshow is a tightly crafted, adrenaline-fuelled spectacle. Their performances move seamlessly from haunting, spine-tinglingmelodies to explosive, foot-stomping anthems that bring audiencesto their feet.

With a catalogue spanning original material and reimagined Celtic classics, Claymore delivers a show that’s both deeply rootedand fiercely contemporary—connecting generations of music lovers through rhythm, story, and sheer power.

From international festivals to one of Melbourne’s most iconic live venues, this special performance promises to be loud,proud, and unforgettable.If you like hard Rocking Guitars and the Highland Bagpipes...This one is a must!

SUNDAY ARVO: DRANO HOTSHOTSDranos will be bringing some spanking new tunes for you to The Tote front bar for another bar...
21/05/2026

SUNDAY ARVO: DRANO HOTSHOTS

Dranos will be bringing some spanking new tunes for you to The Tote front bar for another bar room Sunday afternoon, joined by our new Amigos in garage rock Lava Fangs and the knife edge punk of Pointless Daggers.

Free entry in the front bar!

21/05/2026

Tomorrow night alt-country darlings Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits hit The Tote to launch their new single, ‘Pity Party’, from their upcoming third album. They’ll be joined by local favourites Loretta Miller Band and Doe Eyes.

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71 Johnston Street (Cnr Johnston And Wellington St)
Collingwood, VIC
3066

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Wednesday 6pm - 1am
Thursday 6pm - 3am
Friday 6pm - 3am
Saturday 3pm - 3am
Sunday 2pm - 1am

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