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The Tote The Tote, located on Johnston Street, is a legendary pub known for its extensive history of hosting renowned bands since the early 80's, which can be observed through their decor. As the Home of Rock™ - and other music genres - The Tote offers a casual atmosphere where patrons can enjoy burgers, hot dogs and other fast food options, as well as vegan and vegetarian specialties. With services like outdoor seating and walk-ins welcome, this spot is perfect for groups looking to grab some dinner and drinks.
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THURSDAY UPSTAIRS: URBAN GUERILLASA Triple Threat awaits all who venture upstairs at the Tote on Thursday January 16th 2...
14/01/2025

THURSDAY UPSTAIRS: URBAN GUERILLAS

A Triple Threat awaits all who venture upstairs at the Tote on Thursday January 16th 2025. Urban Guerillas will be in Melbourne, to launch their apocalyptic new single 'Invitation'. Joining them will be high-energy Melbourne veterans Brando Rising, presenting their self-titled album and the ever pumping Assassins with their new single 'Runaway'. The legendary Assassins will kick off the night with their catchy riffs and rockin' attitude before the blistering Brando Rising featuring members from New Christs, The Hitmen, Screaming Tribesmen, Lime Spiders, Funhouse, Mushroom Planet and Melbourne's longest running punk rock band, Glen & The Peanut Buttermen, pound the boards with Tony "The Kid" Robertson (Hitmen and The Naked Lunch) gluing it all together. The Guerillas will be even more fired up than usual after a day of dodging b-doubles on the Deadly Hume from Sydney. An historic night of celebration of new music, new angst and new energy from musicians and bands who have been giving it all and doing it strong since the eighties.

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SATURDAY: GARAGE SALECatch Garage Sale before they embark on thier first ever US tour."Melbourne’s Garage Sale play musi...
13/01/2025

SATURDAY: GARAGE SALE

Catch Garage Sale before they embark on thier first ever US tour.
"Melbourne’s Garage Sale play music built on balancing intensity and emotion. Their sound merges quiet tenderness with raw, cathartic energy—finding beauty in the fragile moments, wearing their hearts on their sleeves. The band are presenting their live show, before they tour the USA in February/March ahead of new music. Joined by Swapmeet from South Australia, Freight from NSW and hometown-heros Es Muss Sein. It feels like any day now, things might change..."

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Live music is having a run one at the moment, so Shane and Leanne sit down with Jarrod and have a chat about their favou...
13/01/2025

Live music is having a run one at the moment, so Shane and Leanne sit down with Jarrod and have a chat about their favourite stuff and what we can all do to help out - see more local bands. Up Now! Link in bio!

FRIDAY: ANTENNAAntenna’s first show for 2025 with support from Phil & The Tiles, Raev and Jaded.Photo Credits: 2 , 3
13/01/2025

FRIDAY: ANTENNA

Antenna’s first show for 2025 with support from Phil & The Tiles, Raev and Jaded.

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JUST ANNOUNCED: NASHVILLE P***Y + SUPERSUCKERSHARDLINE MEDIA proudly presents the SUPERP***Y TOUR - NASHVILLE P***Y & SU...
12/01/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: NASHVILLE P***Y + SUPERSUCKERS

HARDLINE MEDIA proudly presents the SUPERP***Y TOUR - NASHVILLE P***Y & SUPERSUCKERS ON THE ONE BILL! - SUPRISE END OF TOUR SHOW @ THE TOTE..

NASHVILLE P***Y rocked our socks off with their sold out shows on their 2022 Aussie tour, including being the last band EVER to play the iconic Frankies in Sydney - which had well over 5000 people lining the streets of Sydney's CBD attempting to get into the club to witness the closing of the venue and Nashville P***y!!! Was a raucous Rock n Roll night, one for the history books.

Raised on a diet of Marshall stacks, Gibson Guitars, Jack Daniels and w**d, NASHVILLE P***Y is the bastard offspring of foul-mouthed, demented, hillbilly, ice-cream man BLAINE CARTWRIGHT and tractor driving, n**e art school model and guitar prodigy RUYTER SUYS.

Born deep in the Baptist Bible Belt of Kentucky, USA – BLAINE CARTWRIGHT used the sounds of The Ramones and The New York Dolls to maintain sanity. Meanwhile in Vancouver, Canada, 8 year old, hippie kid, Ruyter Suys picked up her father’s guitar and started playing along with Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix.
“We got married on a dare, after dropping acid... Nashville P***y is our baby,” says Suys.

“If there’s been a better band than Nashville P***y to open for Motörhead, I’ve never heard them” – Lemmy

So, take it from The Man Australia... DON’T MISS OUT ON NASHVILLE P***Y (appropriately) DOWN UNDER!

THE SUPERSUCKERS are an American rock band, formed in 1988, whose music ranges from Alternative Rock to Country Rock to Cowpunk. Described as "the bastard sons of Foghat, AC/DC, and ZZ Top after being weaned on punk rock, unafraid of massive guitar riffs, outsized personalities, or pledging allegiance to s*x, w**d, and Satan with a wink and a nudge” - AllMusic

Having had a long and colourful career with some Alt Hit singles along the way like "Born With A Tail" which received heavy airplay in Australia, THE SUPERSUCKERS return to Australia after their last tour had multiple sell out shows along the way. These legends of Cowpunk have a huge following here in Australia and these shows are sure to pack out.

Tickets on sale now!

TODAY: BLOWHOLE + THE DEAD PHARAOHS + THE FLASH BASTARD EXPERIENCEFRONT BAR - FREE ENTRY - DOORS 3PMSee ya there!Photo C...
11/01/2025

TODAY: BLOWHOLE + THE DEAD PHARAOHS + THE FLASH BASTARD EXPERIENCE

FRONT BAR - FREE ENTRY - DOORS 3PM

See ya there!

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TONIGHT: GOLPEAfter touring the world, ferocious knuckle dragging dbeat hc band GOLPE(Milan) hits Australia this January...
10/01/2025

TONIGHT: GOLPE

After touring the world, ferocious knuckle dragging dbeat hc band GOLPE(Milan) hits Australia this January. This band is the brainchild of culinary vegan chef/punk veteran, Tadzio Pederzioli who has managed to seamlessly blend 86 Mentality and Discharge to create a new recipe for destruction!!

Enlisting members of Enzyme and Electric Chair for its arsenal, Golpe will crush you!

Supported by ENZYME, HACKER, SILICONE PRAIRIE and BRIGHT SUN

Do not miss this!

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JAN 23: BLIND GIRLSGold Coast group Blind Girls have spent the last decade perfecting their razor-sharp concoction of ch...
10/01/2025

JAN 23: BLIND GIRLS

Gold Coast group Blind Girls have spent the last decade perfecting their razor-sharp concoction of chaotic hardcore and screamo, culminating in a highly celebrated third full-length album ‘An Exit Exists’ this year via Life Lair Regret and Secret Voice. With an extensive North American launch tour already in the books, the band will take their gripping live show all around the East Coast of their home turf in January 2025.

Supported by FRAIL BODY (US), GIL CERRONE and THE WORLD AT A GLANCE

LOW TICKET WARNING

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TONIGHT: KILAT + BLOOD OF A POMEGRANATE + NPCEDEDOORS 8:30PMLimited tickets remain - get on it now!Poster by
09/01/2025

TONIGHT: KILAT + BLOOD OF A POMEGRANATE + NPCEDE

DOORS 8:30PM

Limited tickets remain - get on it now!

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HAPPY 50TH EPISODE! Tune in now, link in bio
09/01/2025

HAPPY 50TH EPISODE! Tune in now, link in bio

SUNDAY UPSTAIRS: EASTFERNSCome along to see Eastferns and friends playing in support of the debut album “Patches”, from ...
09/01/2025

SUNDAY UPSTAIRS: EASTFERNS

Come along to see Eastferns and friends playing in support of the debut album “Patches”, from Eastferns! With a variery of genres and styles, it’s all encouraging and fun.

Supported by NIM CHIMPSKY and ELLA DUNSHEA

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SATURDAY: CHINA BEACHKicking off the new year with a bang, China Beach have an awesome line up of bands joining them at ...
08/01/2025

SATURDAY: CHINA BEACH

Kicking off the new year with a bang, China Beach have an awesome line up of bands joining them at the tote for an upstairs boogie.
Aplegate: Legendary Pyschadelic Groove Jazz units spotted in Castlemaine. This band slaps.
Dopplerhaus: Having connected the dots of the interconnecting music web of Melbourne, Dopplerhaus and China Beach are long overdue a shared bill. Come get your freak on with these sonic explorers.

Supported by DOPPLERHAUS and APLEGATE

Tickets $20 on the door!

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FRIDAY: SMOL FISHGet ready! smol fish are swimming over to the East Coast for their first-ever Australian headline tour:...
08/01/2025

FRIDAY: SMOL FISH

Get ready! smol fish are swimming over to the East Coast for their first-ever Australian headline tour: the smol fish "Small Tour."

Known for their dreamy alt-rock sound and playful, reflective lyrics, this Boorloo (Perth) band has been making lots of noise in venues nationally and internationally, gathering a captivated following all over the pond.

This year has been the biggest yet for smol fish, with two international tours. Firstly they embarked on their debut headline tour across the EU/UK, followed by a tour supporting Wombo (US) around the UK. Back in Australia, they’ve continued to make an impact, performing at SXSW in Sydney and joining Sly Withers on their national tour. Now, they are bringing those experiences, new tunes, fan favourites, and a whole lot of love to audiences across the East Coast.

Supported by ULLAH and LOCAL THE NEIGHBOUR

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TONIGHT: DOLE NIGHT!Free entry every week with bands, food & $8 pints of Roadie and Fizzer - you read it right!Featuring...
07/01/2025

TONIGHT: DOLE NIGHT!

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

Featuring ZE WISENHEIMER and LOW MONROE & THE FUGITIVES

See you there!

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SATURDAY: GOLPEAfter touring the world, ferocious knuckle dragging dbeat hc band GOLPE(Milan) hits Australia this Januar...
07/01/2025

SATURDAY: GOLPE

After touring the world, ferocious knuckle dragging dbeat hc band GOLPE(Milan) hits Australia this January. This band is the brainchild of culinary vegan chef/punk veteran, Tadzio Pederzioli who has managed to seamlessly blend 86 Mentality and Discharge to create a new recipe for destruction!!

Enlisting members of Enzyme and Electric Chair for its arsenal, Golpe will crush you! Don't miss them!

Supported by ENZYME, HACKER, SILICONE PRAIRIE and BRIGHT SUN

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THURSDAY: GREEBLEIT’S A NEW YEAR MIRACLE Or a New Year +9 Days miracle, but let’s not get lost in the details. Greeble a...
07/01/2025

THURSDAY: GREEBLE

IT’S A NEW YEAR MIRACLE Or a New Year +9 Days miracle, but let’s not get lost in the details. Greeble are a Naarm post-punk band that have recently discovered numbers that go above 4. Exciting! Joining them are dream-seers known amongst the living as Lalu, and mega-groovers of the transcendent kind, Tellerwood - together they’ll energise, magnetise, dancecise, tenderise, volumise, mesmerise, maybe even synthesise. And all in one night on the 9th of January at the Tote? It could be best night of 2025, but you’ll have to be there to find out

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There’s a window on Wellington street that is going to become a very important fixture of The Tote. These are its storie...
06/01/2025

There’s a window on Wellington street that is going to become a very important fixture of The Tote. These are its stories. Tune in today at 5pm, link in bio.

SATURDAY ARVO: LEATHERMAN + THE BLINDSLeatherman are back for their first show of 2025 with fellow riff enthusiasts, The...
06/01/2025

SATURDAY ARVO: LEATHERMAN + THE BLINDS

Leatherman are back for their first show of 2025 with fellow riff enthusiasts, The Blinds at Tote Front Bar.

FREE ENTRY - DOORS 2PM

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

To get to the establishment located on Johnston Street in Collingwood, there are a couple of options. If you prefer public transport, take the train or tram and get off at Victoria Park Station. From there you can walk down Johnston Street for about 10-15 minutes until you reach the venue.

If you're driving, there is street parking available nearby, but please be aware of any parking restrictions. Alternatively, there are several paid parking lots within walking distance of the venue.

Opening Hours

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

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Let’s go 2025! Thursday 2 Upstairs - Dysfunction Junction, Anglerr & Funkytown Fish Friday 3 Upstairs - NO FIXED ADDRESS Bandroom - DJ Rupert Sharp Sat 4 Bandroom - DJ Tuff Cuff Upstairs - The Refuge, Chelsea & Seven Pound Halo Front - Keyo Roses Flying Circus & The Shameful Roots Sun 5 Upstairs - Marro Younan, The Dropkicks & Takoda Meadows Front bar - Metho &Pink Tax

Come see Charlie on Tuesday… please. Fri 27 Bandroom - The Omnific, Wallet Inspector & Ironstone UPSTAIRS - Flowers in the Attic Saturday 28 Bandroom - Suzi, Overthinker, Oh! Daisy & Nick Keogh Upstairs - Confetti Western, Vigilantonie, B3rgy & Nasal Spray Front Bar - Alarms, Future Tongues & Drone State Sunday 29 Upstairs - Kincaid, Kash, Mellowing & Dogi Katz Front Bar -Tam Vantage & Jack Spencer Tuesday 31 - Bonez New Queers Eve - Bandroom - Stevie Whatever, Kitty Obsidian, Winter Greene, Johnny Gash, Florence Fable, Ruby Slippers, Sunny BONEZ, Ava Akira Upstairs - Excuse for an Exit & Piano Punk

Gigs are up! Tues 24 RATBAIT & DJ Boffatron Karaoke Wed & Thurs closed Fri 27 Bandroom - The Omnific, Wallet Inspector & Ironstone UPSTAIRS - Flowers in the Attic Saturday 28 Bandroom - Suzi, Overthinker, Oh! Daisy & Nick Keogh Upstairs - Confetti Western, Vigilantonie, B3rgy & Nasal Spray Front Bar - Alarms, Future Tongues & Drone State Sunday 29 Upstairs - Kincaid, Kash, Mellowing & Dogi Katz Front Bar -Tam Vantage & Jack Spencer Tuesday 31 - Bonez New Queers Eve - Bandroom - Stevie Whatever, Kitty Obsidian, Winter Greene, Johnny Gash, Florence Fable, Ruby Slippers, Sunny BONEZ, Ava Akira Upstairs - Excuse for an Exit & Piano Punk

Merry festive season everyone! Why not buy some tickets for your loved ones as stocking stuffers this year! Like for the gigs below! Big thanks to for the windows! Wed 18 Upstairs - Humane, Little Theatre & Abraham Kenny Front Bar - Gyspy Road, Seamus McCorry & The Televised Mind Thurs 19 Band Room - Kilat, Blood of a Pomegranate & NPCEDE Upstairs - Sophisticated Dingo, Worlds Best Neighbours & TILE Fri 20 Bandroom - Belle Haven, All Regards & 50fifty UPSTAIRS - Select All, Chloe Booth & Bless Saturday 21 Upstairs - Gesùnolike, Astral High, Cooldad & Anne’s Lace Front Bar - Hot Blood & The Pokies Sunday 22 Upstairs - Grond, Unscored, Sweatshop & Keyo Rose’s Flying Circus Front Bar - Laura Norda & Focus Group

Get to the bottom of it - this week at The Tote. Tues 17 Front Bar - Foley! Wed 18 Upstairs - Humane, Little Theatre & Abraham Kenny Front Bar - Gyspy Road, Seamus McCorry & The Televised Mind Thurs 19 Band Room - Kilat, Blood of a Pomegranate & NPCEDE Upstairs - Sophisticated Dingo, Worlds Best Neighbours & TILE Fri 20 Bandroom - Belle Haven, All Regards & 50fifty UPSTAIRS - Select All, Chloe Booth & Bless Saturday 21 Upstairs - Gesùnolike, Astral High, Cooldad & Anne’s Lace Front Bar - Hot Blood & The Pokies Sunday 22 Upstairs - Grond, Unscored, Sweatshop & Keyo Rose’s Flying Circus Front Bar - Laura Norda & Focus Group

DECEMBER 27: THE OMNIFIC The world’s most prominent bass driven instrumental rock act The Omnific will have a special hometown headline show to close off what has been a sensational year for the band. Supported by WALLET INSPECTOR and IRONSTONE Tickets on sale now!

Tall as show this Friday night in the band room! Thurs 12 UPSTAIRS - Junkyard Wizards, Clyde St & Fifth Quarter Fri 13 BANDROOM - Georgia Knight & Uncle Quentin UPSTAIRS - Ellis Park Benefit - Boxthorn, Coffins, Lost Canoe & Ymago Saturday 14 Bandroom - Gutless, Faceless Burial, Bludger & Aglo Upstairs - Heat, RAT BAIT, Threat, Bright Sun & Death Tax Front Bar - Coco Jumbo & Daddy Issues Sunday 15 POISON CITY END OF YEAR BOOGIE BANDROOM - BATPISS, HARMONY, FRENZEE, BENCH PRESS, SUPERCHUNK & GRINDING EYES FRONT BAR - MICHAEL BEACH, CHIMERS, LEAH SENIOR & PALM SPRINGS

Gigs are up - Huge week Starting with one of our favourites Jaded!! Tuesday 10 - JADED Wed 11 Bandroom - Tongue Dissolver, Serpette, Kisses & Rain Dogs UPSTAIRS - SAN, Big Fat Elephant, The Statts & Tastydaze Front Bar - Muddy Lemons & Fur Blossom Thurs 12 UPSTAIRS - Junkyard Wizards, Clyde St & Fifth Quarter Fri 13 BANDROOM - Georgia Knight & Uncle Quentin UPSTAIRS - Ellis Park Benefit - Boxthorn, Coffins, Lost Canoe & Ymago Saturday 14 Bandroom - Gutless, Faceless Burial, Bludger & Aglo Upstairs - Heat, RAT BAIT, Threat, Bright Sun & Death Tax Front Bar - Coco Jumbo & Daddy Issues Sunday 15 POISON CITY END OF YEAR BOOGIE BANDROOM - BATPISS, HARMONY, FRENZEE, BENCH PRESS, SUPERCHUNK & GRINDING EYES FRONT BAR - MICHAEL BEACH, CHIMERS, LEAH SENIOR & PALM SPRINGS

Gigs are up on the wall! Wed 4 Bandroom - Collingwood crawl - HOT MACHINE, Delivery, Destrends, Dilemmas, Kill Bell & DJ Shauna Ceratops Upstairs - Dastco, Freebooter Republic & Blue Tongue Wizard Front bar - Cranky Pants the Alchemist Thurs 5 Bandroom - Grindhouse, Voidout & Seven Inch Stare Friday 6 BANDROOM - Cheap-Skate, Agnus Manners, Champ Ruby, Sleepless, Chloe Booth & b-sides UPSTAIRS - Harriet Wraith, Araminta & Chloe Hari Saturday 7 BANDROOM - POSSESHOT, TORNTS, D.O.A & LUMES UPSTAIRS - TOTAL TOMMY, FAN GIRL & GOOD THANKS PUP DJ’s Front Bar - Trim Reaper & Tim Maxwell Sunday 8 Upstairs - Mark Steiner & His Problems, Kim Volkman & The Whiskey Priests, JP Shilo, Julithra Ryan & Eden Front Bar - The Dive Bombs & Masters of the Flying Guillotine

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The Tote, located on Johnston Street in Melbourne, is a must-visit for all music lovers. Known as The Home of Rock™, this pub offers a diverse range of genres including punk, metal, pop, indie, shoegaze, post-dole-synth-wave and more. The Tote is not just a regular pub but a hub for live music events that are sure to leave you spellbound.

The Tote's commitment to supporting the local music scene is evident from their social media posts. They recently hosted a benefit show with all proceeds going towards the Last Chance campaign. Additionally, they regularly promote upcoming gigs featuring talented artists such as Couch Wizard who took listeners on an eerie and theatrical journey through time and space with their unique sound inspired by Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Sleep, Heavy Trip and Hobo Magic.

With around 100 tickets left for their upcoming shows, it's clear that The Tote is a popular destination for music enthusiasts. So why not head down to The Tote and experience the magic of live music in an intimate setting?

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