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23/07/2026

SATURDAY: DEM MOB

Supported by CROOKED TP and TORRES GREEN

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JUST ANNOUNCED: DIRTY FENCES (NYC)New York City’s Dirty Fences are a rock & roll band known for their explosive live sho...
23/07/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: DIRTY FENCES (NYC)

New York City’s Dirty Fences are a rock & roll band known for their explosive live shows, razor-sharp songwriting, and no-frills approach to punk-infused power pop. Blending the swagger of classic ‘70s rock with the urgency of garage punk, the band has earned a reputation as one of the underground’s most electrifying acts. With acclaimed releases, relentless touring, and a loyal international following, Dirty Fences continues to deliver hook-filled, high-energy rock that feels both timeless and unmistakably their own.

Dirty Fences make their long-awaited return to Australia this November, bringing their sharp, hook-driven take on rock ’n’ roll to stages across the East coast.

Drawing from the same lineage that ran through CBGB in the late ’70s, Dirty Fences deal in short songs, catchy riffs, and melodies that stick. Over the past decade the band have built a reputation through relentless touring across the United States and Europe, earning a loyal following with their no-frills approach to punk infused power pop and consistently strong catalogue of releases.

This is the band’s first Australian headline tour and a rare opportunity to catch one of New York’s finest contemporary rock ’n’ roll groups in intimate rooms.

Presented by BA.

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SATURDAY ARVO: SHOCK VALUEShock Value are a high-energy punk and rock-and-roll band based out of Brisbane, Australia. Th...
22/07/2026

SATURDAY ARVO: SHOCK VALUE

Shock Value are a high-energy punk and rock-and-roll band based out of Brisbane, Australia. They are celebrated for their visceral, chaotic live shows and grassroots contributions to the local all-ages DIY scene. Catch them at The Tote front bar with Speed Bumps & P***y Horse

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22/07/2026

Gigs are up!

Wednesday 22
Frontbar -
Sam Curtis Collective + Big Village

Thursday 23
Bandroom -
The Smith Street Band + The Smith & Western Jury
Upstairs -
The Nova Fiends, Black Wattle Witches + Joy Arcade

Friday 24
Bandroom -
Jeane, Sonic Reducer + Gloomie
Upstairs -
Local The Neighbour, David Grey FKA Lil Ket + McKimmie

Sat 25
Bandroom -
Dem Mob, Crooked TP + Torres Green
Upstairs -
The Kittyhawks, Pirateska Rebellion, Admiral Akbar’s Dishonourable Discharge + Brodown
Frontbar -
Shock Value, P***y Horse + Speed Bumps

Sun 26
Upstairs -
Bombshell Interview, Keira J & The Mice + Fay Psalm
Frontbar 2pm -
Crossbones Boogie + Gary Allen
Frontbar 4pm -
Skid Steer + Danksy and the Bandits

TONIGHT: DOLE NIGHT!Free entry every week with bands & $8 pints of Roadie and Fizzer - you read it right!Featuring Sam C...
22/07/2026

TONIGHT: DOLE NIGHT!

Free entry every week with bands & $8 pints of Roadie and Fizzer - you read it right!
Featuring Sam Curtis Collective and Big Village

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FRIDAY UPSTAIRS: LOCAL THE NEIGHBOURLocal the Neighbour is the indie diy project of David Quested. Taking influence from...
21/07/2026

FRIDAY UPSTAIRS: LOCAL THE NEIGHBOUR

Local the Neighbour is the indie diy project of David Quested. Taking influence from Alex G, Elliot Smith, Hayley Williams, and MJ Lenderman, David records hissongs in the comfort of his home in a makeshift attic studio.Launching his latest EP, ‘Sword’, Local the Neighbour will play The Tote with a special one-off band line up to celebrate the occasion. The band features close friends and radical musical creatives, Theo Carbo (guitar, lap steel), Ollie Cox (drums), Paul Kascamanidis (guitar, pedal steel), and Noah Hutchinson (bass). Supported by McKimmie and David Grey (FKA lil ket)

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21/07/2026

Local The Neighbour releasing Sword this Friday Upsta!

Wednesday 22
Frontbar -
Sam Curtis Collective + Big Village

Thursday 23
Bandroom -
The Smith Street Band + The Smith & Western Jury
Upstairs -
The Nova Fiends, Black Wattle Witches + Joy Arcade

Friday 24
Bandroom -
Jeane, Sonic Reducer + Gloomie
Upstairs -
Local The Neighbour, David Grey FKA Lil Ket + McKimmie

Sat 25
Bandroom -
Dem Mob, Crooked TP + Torres Green
Upstairs -
The Kittyhawks, Pirateska Rebellion, Admiral Akbar’s Dishonourable Discharge + Brodown
Frontbar -
Shock Value, P***y Horse + Speed Bumps

Sun 26
Upstairs -
Bombshell Interview, Keira J & The Mice + Fay Psalm
Frontbar 2pm -
Crossbones Boogie + Gary Allen
Frontbar 4pm -
Skid Steer + Danksy and the Bandits

THURSDAY UPSTAIRS: THE NOVA FIENDSThe Nova Fiends will be making noise at The Tote Upstairs on the 23rd of July! Support...
21/07/2026

THURSDAY UPSTAIRS: THE NOVA FIENDS

The Nova Fiends will be making noise at The Tote Upstairs on the 23rd of July!
Supported by Black Wattle Witches and Joy Arcade

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SATURDAY: DEM MOBDriven by a powerful message and uncompromising live sound, DEM MOB make their way down south to grace ...
20/07/2026

SATURDAY: DEM MOB

Driven by a powerful message and uncompromising live sound, DEM MOB make their way down south to grace the Tote stage.

Formed in the remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of South Australia. They've made history as the first hip-hop act to rap in Pitjantjatjara, weaponising their language into a fierce vehicle for truth and youth empowerment.

Supported by lyrical heavy hitters Crooked TP and Torres Green, this is a rare opportunity to share the room with a cultural force that has been captivating audiences worldwide.

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20/07/2026

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FRIDAY: JEANE - 'SICKO' EP LaunchFresh off the release of their debut EP Sicko, Naarm’s Jeane return to The Tote this Ju...
20/07/2026

FRIDAY: JEANE - 'SICKO' EP Launch

Fresh off the release of their debut EP Sicko, Naarm’s Jeane return to The Tote this July for a special headline show celebrating one of the year’s standout local releases. Led by front woman, Jazz Johnston, the band have quickly built a reputation for emotionally charged indie-rock that pairs sharp lyricism with an explosive live energy.

Across Sicko, Jeane explore faith, femininity, vulnerability and self-expression through jagged guitars, hook-heavy songwriting and raw, unfiltered storytelling. Latest single ‘Wildfire’ captures the band at their most fearless- with praise from triple j Unearthed, Frankie Magazine and Women In Pop, alongside airplay across triple j, rage, PBS, Triple R, FBi and 4ZZZ.

Following a sold-out show at The Gem and performances alongside Full Flower Moon Band, WILSN and The Slingers, Jeane now step into their biggest headline show yet.

Supported by SONIC REDUCER (ACT) and GLOOMIE as well as sets by DJ GAKERMANIS and DJ GOOD TIME GALS

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This weekend at The Tote!FRIDAYUpstairs: No Way Out w/ Fever Shack + Resurrect + Skurge (sold out!)Bandroom: Handgrenade...
17/07/2026

This weekend at The Tote!

FRIDAY
Upstairs: No Way Out w/ Fever Shack + Resurrect + Skurge (sold out!)
Bandroom: Handgrenade Hearts w/ The Sloppy Jalopies + Winksy + Smooth Brains

SATURDAY
Bandroom (arvo): Leah Senior w/ Sol Hopkins and J Taylor with Breakfast
Front bar (arvo): The Devours w/ P**s Wizard (free entry!)
Upstairs: Carp Fest featuring: Streep Carp w/ All That's Left Of You + Blackbird + Ethereal Gone Kids + Nausicaa + Cellophanes (sold out!)

SUNDAY
Front bar (early arvo): Terrible Muriel w/ Sylvia (free entry!)
Front bar (later arvo): Blowers w/ Plastic Section (free entry!)
Upstairs: Paul Luby w/ MD - Duo + Lorraine Luby

TONIGHT: HANDGRENADE HEARTS - ‘PULL THE PIN’ Album LaunchSupported by The Sloppy Jalopies, Winksy and Smooth BrainsDon’t...
16/07/2026

TONIGHT: HANDGRENADE HEARTS - ‘PULL THE PIN’ Album Launch

Supported by The Sloppy Jalopies, Winksy and Smooth Brains

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16/07/2026

NEXT WEEK: DEM MOB

Driven by a powerful message and uncompromising live sound, DEM MOB make their way down south to grace the Tote stage.

Formed in the remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of South Australia. They’ve made history as the first hip-hop act to rap in Pitjantjatjara, weaponising their language into a fierce vehicle for truth and youth empowerment.

Supported by lyrical heavy hitters Crooked TP and Torres Green, this is a rare opportunity to share the room with a cultural force that has been captivating audiences worldwide.

Get your tickets now!

TONIGHT: A TWO-FOR-ONE SPECTACULAR!! BAGFUL OF BEEZ + HEIR TO THE SQUANDERED MILLIONS - DOUBLE SINGLE LAUNCH    The McLe...
16/07/2026

TONIGHT: A TWO-FOR-ONE SPECTACULAR!! BAGFUL OF BEEZ + HEIR TO THE SQUANDERED MILLIONS - DOUBLE SINGLE LAUNCH
   
The McLennan brothers (Ross and Link) and their bands are celebrating their second singles from upcoming albums on Cheersquad Records & Tapes* with a one-two punch of a dual launch show. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, special guest Captain Beep-boop is making this a not-to-be-missed event!

Bagful Of Beez, Link Meanie’s DIY pop project, is a brilliant and eclectic mix of classic pop styles, a sort of everything-including-the-kitchen-sink approach of studio-enamoured pop savants - if that is a genre. Link is joined by pals, Matt, Meghan and Chip.

“Bagful of Beez is now a full band, so no more glitching backing tracks and more band members which is handy for gang fights.” - Link

Heir To The Squandered Millions is the new vehicle for Ross McLennan (formerly of 90s power pop trio Snout). The band features Ewan McCartney (also of Snout) on drums, Jane McCracken (The Foots, Cheeses) on bass/vocals, and Ben Mason (Smallgoods) on guitar/vocals.

You should expect smarty pants guitar hooks, rock and soul rhythms with a forward lean, and lots of harmonies.

Captain Beep-boop plays q***r electronic punk music on a DIY modified Telstra “Bluephone” payphone synthesiser.

(Bagful Of Beez: *and Desert Highways Records)

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TONIGHT: A TWO-FOR-ONE SPECTACULAR!! BAGFUL OF BEEZ + HEIR TO THE SQUANDERED MILLIONS - DOUBLE SINGLE LAUNCH The McLe...
16/07/2026

TONIGHT: A TWO-FOR-ONE SPECTACULAR!! BAGFUL OF BEEZ + HEIR TO THE SQUANDERED MILLIONS - DOUBLE SINGLE LAUNCH

The McLennan brothers (Ross and Link) and their bands are celebrating their second singles from upcoming albums on Cheersquad Records & Tapes* with a one-two punch of a dual launch show. As if that wasn't exciting enough, special guest Captain Beep-boop is making this a not-to-be-missed event!

Bagful Of Beez, Link Meanie’s DIY pop project, is a brilliant and eclectic mix of classic pop styles, a sort of everything-including-the-kitchen-sink approach of studio-enamoured pop savants - if that is a genre. Link is joined by pals, Matt, Meghan and Chip.

“Bagful of Beez is now a full band, so no more glitching backing tracks and more band members which is handy for gang fights.” - Link

Heir To The Squandered Millions is the new vehicle for Ross McLennan (formerly of 90s power pop trio Snout). The band features Ewan McCartney (also of Snout) on drums, Jane McCracken (The Foots, Cheeses) on bass/vocals, and Ben Mason (Smallgoods) on guitar/vocals.

You should expect smarty pants guitar hooks, rock and soul rhythms with a forward lean, and lots of harmonies.

Captain Beep-boop plays q***r electronic punk music on a DIY modified Telstra "Bluephone" payphone synthesiser.

(Bagful Of Beez: *and Desert Highways Records)

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SATURDAY ARVO: THE DEVOURS - 'FACE IN THE WATER' Single LaunchFinally, The Devours and P**s Wizard - Joined in holy matr...
15/07/2026

SATURDAY ARVO: THE DEVOURS - 'FACE IN THE WATER' Single Launch

Finally, The Devours and P**s Wizard - Joined in holy matrimony to celebrate the release of ‘Face In The Water’. The second single single off Hanging Cloud - The new record from Melbourne heartthrobs, The Devours.

Join us, 4PM sharp in Collingwood’s own Tote front bar. The gig is free, the beers are not. Gifts not required, your presence is the only present we need.

15/07/2026

Carp Fest this friday!

Wednesday 15
Frontbar -
Dylan Cosgriff & The Omens + Deep Majestic Thunder

Thursday 16
Upstairs -
Bagful Of Beez, Heir To The Squandered Millions + Captain Beep Boop

Friday 17
Bandroom -
Handgrenade Hearts, The Sloppy Jalopies, Winksy + Smooth Brains
Upstairs -
No Way Out, Fever Shack, Resurrect + Skurge

Sat 18
Bandroom Arvo-
Leah Senior, Sol Hopkins + J Taylor with Breakfast
Upstairs -
Carp Fest - Street Carp, All That’s Left Of You, Blackbird, Ethereal Gone Kids, Nausicaa + Cellophanes
Frontbar -
The Devours + P**s Wizard

Sun 19
Upstairs -
Paul Luby, MD-Duo + Lorraine Luby
Frontbar 2pm -
Terrible Muriel + Sylvia
Frontbar 4pm -
Blowers + Plastic Section

TONIGHT: DOLE NIGHT!Free entry every week with bands & $8 pints of Roadie and Fizzer - you read it right!Featuring See y...
15/07/2026

TONIGHT: DOLE NIGHT!

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

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14/07/2026

Gigs are up!

Wednesday 15
Frontbar -
Dylan Cosgriff & The Omens + Deep Majestic Thunder

Thursday 16
Upstairs -
Bagful Of Beez, Heir To The Squandered Millions + Captain Beep Boop

Friday 17
Bandroom -
Handgrenade Hearts, The Sloppy Jalopies, Winksy + Smooth Brains
Upstairs -
No Way Out, Fever Shack, Resurrect + Skurge

Sat 18
Bandroom Arvo-
Leah Senior, Sol Hopkins + J Taylor with Breakfast
Upstairs -
Carp Fest - Street Carp, All That’s Left Of You, Blackbird, Ethereal Gone Kids, Nausicaa + Cellophanes
Frontbar -
The Devours + P**s Wizard

Sun 19
Upstairs -
Paul Luby, MD-Duo + Lorraine Luby
Frontbar 2pm -
Terrible Muriel + Sylvia
Frontbar 4pm -
Blowers + Plastic Section

SATURDAY ARVO: LEAH SENIOR - 'PT. ROADKNIGHT' Album LaunchAustralian folk diviner Leah Senior launches her fifth studio ...
13/07/2026

SATURDAY ARVO: LEAH SENIOR - 'PT. ROADKNIGHT' Album Launch

Australian folk diviner Leah Senior launches her fifth studio album Pt. Roadknight in this very special Melbourne matinee event, joined by her band and special guests.

Pt. Roadknight explores Leah’s introspective, nature-loving side while honing the singular baroque psych folk that has captivated listeners around the world. While the style and instrumentation of ‘70s Brit folk are touchstones on Senior’s forthcoming album, her disarming lyrics are fresh and wholehearted, wrestling with modern concerns of gentrification and isolation while finding solace in the quiet beauty of the Victoria surf coast town where she lives.

A shining star of the Australian folk scene for the past decade, Leah Senior’s past four records have received critical acclaim from global media and radio stations, with Leah touring extensively, sharing stages with the likes of Wilco, Iron & Wine, Simon Joyner, Jessica Pratt, and King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard.

The new album Pt. Roadknight marks an exciting new chapter in Leah Senior’s musical journey, affirming her as one of Australia’s most authentic folk storytellers.

Supported by Sol Hopkins and J Taylor with Breakfast

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FRIDAY: HANDGRENADE HEARTS - 'PULL THE PIN' Album LaunchThe Handgrenade Hearts are a loud and exotic 4 piece Punk-Rock o...
13/07/2026

FRIDAY: HANDGRENADE HEARTS - 'PULL THE PIN' Album Launch

The Handgrenade Hearts are a loud and exotic 4 piece Punk-Rock outfit spat out of the outer suburbs of Melbourne formed by frontman Maximus Wiseman. After many moons of tearing through stages around town, the band bunkered down at Hot House Studios in St Kilda to record their DEBUT LP titled “Pull The Pin”. On July 17, Handgrenade Hearts are hitting the Tote Bandroom for one night of punk-rock record-release mayhem backed by Sloppy Jalopies, Winksy and Smooth Brains!

JULY 17. TOTE BANDROOM. 8PM

PULL THE PIN.

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This weekend at The Tote!FRIDAYBand room: SYLK ROAD: LAUNCH PARTY featuring Soul DJ, Sjay, NeonBlu, Ella Faith, Liv Le G...
10/07/2026

This weekend at The Tote!

FRIDAY
Band room: SYLK ROAD: LAUNCH PARTY featuring Soul DJ, Sjay, NeonBlu, Ella Faith, Liv Le Gal, Jabulani, Ketsia and Keir
Upstairs: CLOVEN FANG - EP Launch w/ Cry Cyclops, Metho, ESP Mayhem and Tankerville

SATURDAY
Front bar (arvo): Callystha w/ Taz Flower (free entry!)
Band room: Twine w/ Craning and Amamelia
Upstairs: Dirty Harry w/ Red Moon Cowboy, Planet:Pain and Reno LTD

SUNDAY: Band room (arvo): Fandango (ZZ Top tribute) vs Paul Slattery's Unfortunate Songs (CCR tribute)
Front bar (arvo): Caifein w/ Dastco (free entry!)
Upstairs: Lunar Maria w/ Glasshives and Jackson Newitt

SATURDAY UPSTAIRS: DIRTY HARRY - 'Love and P**s' EP LaunchDirty HarryFor fans of: The Belair Lip Bombs, Courtney Barnett...
10/07/2026

SATURDAY UPSTAIRS: DIRTY HARRY - 'Love and P**s' EP Launch

Dirty Harry
For fans of: The Belair Lip Bombs, Courtney Barnett, Armlock, Winter.
Merging slacker-rock lyricism with takes on connection, disconnection and youth, Dirty Harry brings a percussive alt-country sound to Magandjin/Brisbane. The band sinks into strident pop undertones with danceable rhythms and catchy vocals.

Red Moon Cowboy:
Red Moon Cowboy (RMC) , are a unique postpunk group from Perth, Western Australia, carving their own unique voice, focusing on storytelling and a deep sense of scepticism around Australian society. Drawing on elements of Spaghetti Western guitars, dark & Gothic postpunk rhythm sections and vocals poised to deliver the most earnest of messages.

Reno LTD:
RENO ltd. are a Meanjin/Brisbane band fusing slacker, shoegaze and post-hardcore into a volatile, cathartic sound. Drawing from their punk origins, RENO ltd., balance between social commentary and emotional discourse within their songs. Unafraid of delivering a biting wall of sound or a solemn array of chords.

Planet Pain:
Planet:Pain is a new home for songs written by Jackson Phelan - they are kind of country but not in a yeehaw way. The songs are mostly stories - lots about parking lots and smoking and gainful employment.

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Saturday 3pm - 3am
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