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FRIDAY UPSTAIRS: THE HALVESFresh off the release of ‘Trackstar’ and with more music waiting in the wings, The Halves ret...
04/08/2026

FRIDAY UPSTAIRS: THE HALVES

Fresh off the release of ‘Trackstar’ and with more music waiting in the wings, The Halves return to The Tote (upstairs) for a special headline performance.

Now firmly rooted in Naarm/Melbourne after forming in Meanjin/Brisbane, the four-piece have spent the last few years carving out a reputation as one of the city’s most exciting emerging alternative acts. Combining post-punk urgency with emotionally charged guitar work, their music thrives in the tension between chaos and catharsis.

These tour dates mark the beginning of a new chapter for The Halves, who continue to push their sound into a darker, heavier and more confrontational territory than ever before.

Joined by Propaine and chick, The Halves bring their hometown show to The Tote on 7 August to wrap-up a string of east coast shows.

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SATURDAY: GUNK (JPN)GUNK is Tokyo underground royalty.Featuring members of legendary Japanese punk rock bands The Gimmie...
04/08/2026

SATURDAY: GUNK (JPN)

GUNK is Tokyo underground royalty.

Featuring members of legendary Japanese punk rock bands The Gimmies, Faceful, The Raydios, The Headbangers and The Young Ones, GUNK brings together decades of blood, sweat and rock'n'roll from the heart of Tokyo's underground scene.

Deeply inspired by Australian pioneers such as The Saints, Radio Birdman, GOD and Seminal Rats, while carrying the raw spirit of The Dictators, Black Flag and Misfits, GUNK delivers a relentless blast of loud, fast and dangerous rock'n'roll.
No trends. No gimmicks. No nostalgia.

Just four Tokyo punk veterans doing what they've done their entire lives — turning up the volume and tearing the roof off.

Watch GUNK and rediscover PUNK ROCK!

Supported by THE PRIZE + HANDGRENADE HEARTS + THE PEARLIES

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This week at The Tote!Poster art by Sam McPherson
03/08/2026

This week at The Tote!

Poster art by Sam McPherson

THURSDAY UPSTAIRS: Why So Serious? at The Tote. Feat: Stupid F**k the Silly Clown, Frons + StarletThe world’s going to s...
03/08/2026

THURSDAY UPSTAIRS: Why So Serious? at The Tote. Feat: Stupid F**k the Silly Clown, Frons + Starlet

The world’s going to s**t.
Global uncertainty, fuel crisis, war, temperatures colder inside than outside, and $17 pints.
So forget your troubles and come down to the Tote on Thursday, 6th of August and KEEP IT SILLY.

Get up close and super personal with Stupid F**k the Silly Clown and their band of clowns for a night of funk, punk and spunk(y personalities).
Joined by Naarm’s own Frons and Starlet for a night that will leave you feeling hot and silly.

The world’s going to end tomorrow, so have fun today

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TONIGHT: DEAFENING RAW ASSAULT IV - NIGHT 2The cacophonic noise of the beating wings of destruction beckons as the stenc...
01/08/2026

TONIGHT: DEAFENING RAW ASSAULT IV - NIGHT 2

The cacophonic noise of the beating wings of destruction beckons as the stench permeates across Naarm.

Feral Dog and Black Against Night bring another display of Naarms most devestating noise mongers. Featuring special guest TERMINAL FILTH from Germany.

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TONIGHT: PIERCE BROTHERSSupported by Kathleen HalloranLimited tickets remaining - get yours now!Swipe for set times
31/07/2026

TONIGHT: PIERCE BROTHERS

Supported by Kathleen Halloran

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NEXT WEEK: STIMPIES TAKE ON THE TOTE IN ANTICIPATION OF THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM 'DOING GOOD.' On October 9 Stimpies will la...
30/07/2026

NEXT WEEK: STIMPIES TAKE ON THE TOTE IN ANTICIPATION OF THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM 'DOING GOOD.'

On October 9 Stimpies will launch their second album ‘Doing Good’, which builds on the themes established in 2024’s Spirit with more maturity and depth.

Across twelve tracks, Stimpies portray a gallery of faces - friends, lovers, families, and relationships, and confront the interplay, euphoria and intensity of it all. Doing Good is a garden of shared lives, enriched by local and national communities that overlap and flower into a modern Australian oral history.

On Valentines Day this year, the band launched Planet of Love into the world with resounding success. Their first release in two years was met with a Rage Feature, airplay on JJJ and community radio, and over 500 fans singing along at its sold-out launch at the Night Cat in Melbourne.

This was followed up by Young Life - a rousing banger that channels Oasis and Eddy Current Suppression Ring with equal reverence. A crowd favourite before its release, it nearly broke the floor at its live debut in January at the Young Street Tavern.

The third single - 'A Long Long Time', is a new take on Australiana in the vein of Paul Kelly and Courtney Barnett - a personal, autobiographical note from singer-guitarist Ned McKenna.

Now, with three singles out and the album fast approaching, they are back in the city with good friends W.O.M.B.A.T and new frothers The Sloppy Jalopies PLUS the debut of Marky Magic's Menagerie - the new solo works of Marcus Rechsteiner.

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SUNDAY ARVO: THE RORTS - 'BIG DECISIONS' EP LaunchThe Rorts are proud to present the launch of our debut EP, Big Decisio...
30/07/2026

SUNDAY ARVO: THE RORTS - 'BIG DECISIONS' EP Launch

The Rorts are proud to present the launch of our debut EP, Big Decisions and 7" vinyl of the same name.
Joining us to celebrate playing the Tote front bar, are friends, A.U.D.I.O and Blue Fur.

The Rorts are a 3 piece, no bulls**t, Rock’n’roll band from Geelong and the Surf Coast. Reincarnated from the infamous Geelong music scene of the 90’s as the onetime lineup of “Thee Vinyl Creatures.” Picking up the pieces from that era to bring a fresh take on high energy, dynamic, melodic and harmonic indie-rock hooks.

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SATURDAY ARVO: BIRDS AREN'T REAL - 'MAKE BIRDS REAL AGAIN' Album LaunchBirds Aren't Real are pleased to share their debu...
29/07/2026

SATURDAY ARVO: BIRDS AREN'T REAL - 'MAKE BIRDS REAL AGAIN' Album Launch

Birds Aren't Real are pleased to share their debut LP "Make Birds Real Again" with friends and legends in the Tote Front Bar, Saturday arvo 1st of August. The 7 track player is centred on bass-heavy driving rhythms and tongue in cheek commentary of the current state of things. Joined by deadset legends Winternationale

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SATURDAY UPSTAIRS: TUMOUROn the back of their blistering LP “Human Salvage”, Tumour will be wreaking havoc at The Tote w...
29/07/2026

SATURDAY UPSTAIRS: TUMOUR

On the back of their blistering LP “Human Salvage”, Tumour will be wreaking havoc at The Tote with their fusion of aggressive hardcore chaos and death metal technicality.
Joining them are local slamming maniacs Scattered Limbs, the sheer brutality that is Burn In Hell, seething hardcore crew Knifepoint, and the unstoppable Rile.

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