In an era where much of modern folk leans toward polished nostalgia, Madigan’s Wake arrive like a storm rolling in off the Irish Sea. Blending the raw energy of punk with the rich traditions of Irish folk, they have crafted a sound that is both timeless and electrifying.

Their music fuses driving rhythms, soaring melodies, and storytelling steeped in history and heart. It’s a formula that has already earned them international attention, including airplay across Australia, Ireland, Germany, Canada, the UK, and the USA, as well as industry recognition for their debut work.

Their 2023 self-titled debut album won London Celtic Punks’ debut album of the year.

Madigan’s Wake

• Easter – new single by Madigan’s Wake
• When: April 5
• Where: All major streaming platforms

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That sound didn’t emerge in a vacuum. The band’s touchstones run deep. The Pogues sit above all others, their revolutionary collision of traditional Irish music and punk attitude, shot through with poetry, grit, humour, and heartbreak, setting a template the band hold close.

Closer to home, Mick Thomas and Weddings Parties Anything proved that storytelling could sit right at the centre of this kind of music.

Characters, working-class lives, pubs and streets: a grounded, human approach that resonates strongly with Madigan’s Wake’s own ethos. And then there’s The Clash, whose willingness to blend genres, stay political, and experiment without losing their edge showed the band that there were, in their words, “no rules. You could bring folk, punk, and storytelling together as long as the energy and honesty were there.”

It was within that tradition that Madigan’s Wake found, and continue to refine, their own distinct voice.

Easter continues that tradition. An evocative, hard-hitting track inspired by the historic Easter Rising of 1916, delivered with the band’s signature intensity and passion. It’s more than a song; it’s a story brought vividly to life through pounding drums, fierce vocals, and the unmistakable lift of fiddle, tin whistle, bodhran, and mandolin, undergirded with the searing grit of a brutally distorted electric guitar.

The Easter Rising is almost sacred ground, and the band knew it. The two founding members, Elly D’Arcy and Albert Peck, both carry strong Irish heritage.

The name ‘Madigan’ was the maiden name of Albert’s mother, and he grew up immersed in Irish history and culture, including its most defining moments of struggle.

“The Easter Rising sits in a different category,” the band explains. “It carries enormous emotional and cultural weight, not just in Ireland but across the entire Irish diaspora.”

Their approach was one of deep respect, revisiting the history, the poetry, and the personal stories of those involved. What struck them most was the humanity behind the mythology: teachers, poets, and workers who made a choice knowing it might cost them everything.

“Writing ‘Easter’ was about respect,” they say. “For the history, for the people involved, and for the cultural memory that surrounds it. If the song does anything, we hope it encourages listeners to feel that history rather than just hear about it.”

Achieving that emotional intensity requires a delicate balancing act, and it’s one the band has clearly mastered. With fiddle, tin whistle, bodhran, and mandolin sitting alongside brutally distorted electric guitar, making those two worlds collide without one swallowing the other is no small feat. The key lies in arrangement and dynamics.

“The distorted guitar isn’t constantly blasting away at full power. Sometimes it pulls back so the fiddle or whistle can lead the melody. Other times the guitar locks in with the rhythm section and acts more like a wall of energy behind the folk instruments rather than competing with them.”

The bodhran, they note, is something of a secret weapon. A traditional instrument that, played aggressively, can hit as hard as a drum kit, locking in with the kick and bass to anchor the folk instruments firmly in the rhythmic engine.

Credit, too, goes to producer Brent Quick from One. Be Productions, who the band say “always mixes our sound to perfection” and completely understands their vision in the studio.

But to truly understand why Madigan’s Wake are fast becoming known as Australia’s premier Celtic folk rock band, you need to experience them live. Their shows are nothing short of explosive. From the first note to the final chorus, Madigan’s Wake transform any venue into a sea of movement, with crowds singing, stomping, and raising glasses in unison.

People who’ve seen them consistently describe the experience as something closer to a ritual than a gig. It’s an atmosphere the band say is partly crafted and partly just happens.

“Once the music starts and the crowd gets involved, you can’t really control it. There’s a point in some shows where the line between the band and the audience starts to blur. People are singing louder, dancing harder, maybe linking arms, shouting choruses back at us. That’s when it starts to feel almost ritualistic.”

What is entirely deliberate, however, is how they close the night. After the chaos, vocalist Elly always ends the show with a traditional Irish song, just her voice and the room.

“It almost acts like a benediction,” the band explains. “A quiet moment where everything settles. A song of blessing, of health, safety and gratitude to those who come to watch us, and the hope of all being together again soon.”

Their performances are driven by a rare chemistry, built on years of musical experience and a shared passion for storytelling. Every gig feels like a celebration, where high-energy jigs collide with punk attitude and heartfelt ballads. It’s this unique blend that has seen them build a loyal and growing fanbase across the country.

Whether they’re tearing up a packed Melbourne pub or lighting up festival stages, the band brings an intensity that few can match. Their music doesn’t sit quietly in the background. It demands attention, pulls you in, and refuses to let go.

At the core of Madigan’s Wake is authenticity. Their songs draw from both Irish tradition and Australian identity, telling stories of struggle, resilience, and celebration. It’s music with roots, but also with teeth. The kind of sound that honours the past while charging headfirst into the future.

That tension, the band insists, is not something they try to resolve. It’s the engine that drives the songwriting. “We don’t see the past and the future as opposing forces. The past is where the music comes from; it’s the soil the songs grow out of. But every generation has to reinterpret those traditions in its own voice.”

With “Easter,” the band takes another bold step forward. It’s a release that showcases not only their musical power, but their ability to connect history with the present in a way that feels urgent and alive.

April 5th marks more than just a single release. It’s a statement. And the band’s sights are firmly set beyond it. Celtic folk punk has a long and powerful history internationally, but in Australia it still feels like a genre that hasn’t fully broken through, and Madigan’s Wake are determined to change that. More touring, more writing, more recordings, more stages. Ireland and the UK remain a long-term goal, to connect with the scenes that inspired them and show those audiences what an Australian Celtic folk punk band brings to the table. “We feel like we’re just scratching the surface of what we can be,” they say, “and that’s an exciting place to be.”

Madigan’s Wake are here, they’re loud, and they’re only getting started.

So, turn it up, raise a glass, and get ready. Easter drops April 5th. And if you haven’t yet experienced Madigan’s Wake live, now’s the time.

For more information, head here. 

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His latest solo album, Yandoit, represents his most polished and mature work yet, blending folk, Australiana and edgy alternative politics into something that’s equal parts heartfelt and confrontational.

James Brook

• Café Gummo, Thornbury – 12 April, 5pm–8pm
• Sooki Lounge, Belgrave – 26 April from 5.30pm

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Yandoit takes its name from a Dja Dja Wurrung word meaning travel, and the record earns that title.

Written across some of the world’s most intense landscapes; war-torn Ukraine, Africa, Peru during pandemic lockdown, and grounded during quieter stretches in the bush around Castlemaine, the album moves between political anthems and more sensitive folk moods, exploring Australian history and the kind of deeper emotions that life on the edge tends to surface.

This autumn, Brook brings it all live, with L’ROY’s moody electric guitar crunch adding extra weight to the show.

Joining Brook at the Café Gummo show are two support acts worth arriving early for.

Zoe Zac brings her vamp art punk sound down from Tasmania, having recorded and released albums across South East Asia, Cambodia and Hong Kong; expect catchy, grunge-inspired guitar-driven songs with a gothic edge.

Also on the bill is Elijah Augustine, a First Nations solo rock guitarist from the Kimberley Coast of Western Australia, performing with a backing track in a one-man-band format that promises to be an uplifting, head-banging blast.

It’s a big night with a lot of heart, political, personal and packed with personality.

For more information, head here.

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Nick Cody is back on stage doing what he does best, saying hilarious (and arguably distasteful) things in front of a room full of people who are absolutely here for it. After a stint away that he blames entirely on having a family, Cody returns with Crusher, a show that proves some things are worth the wait. If you know him, you love him. If you don’t, consider this your awakening.

We’re giving away two double passes to catch Nick Cody in Crusher. Enter below for your chance to see him live.

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We’ve also got tickets to Matt Okine’s brand-new show!

Matt Okine has spent the past six years collecting a Silver Logie nomination, an AACTA nod, and apparently a full-body ringworm infection, and now he’s turning all of it into a comedy show. The award-winning comedian and star of ABC’s Mother and Son is hitting the road with No. 10 Hope St, his first national tour in six years, tackling family, failure, and the kind of personal disasters that are much funnier when they happen to someone else.

We’ve got two double passes to give away. Enter below for your chance to see Okine back where he belongs.

 

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Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett is heading back to North Melbourne’s iconic Meat Market after a sell-out 2025 run, and if last year was anything to go by, this season is going to be one for the ages.

Club Kabarett is a wild, modern-day den of iniquity and a gender-bending freedom, a triumphant middle finger held up against the mundane, this wickedly funny show is a life affirming lightning bolt of pure, unadulterated joy!

At the helm is Dieter herself, the undisputed queen of Weimar kabarett, a performer who has stunned, aroused and terrifyed audiences across the globe for over a decade.

Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett

• Where: Meat Market, 3 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
• When: 17 April – 24 May 2026, Tuesday to Sunday
• Tickets: here

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From the hallowed halls of Melbourne Town Hall to the open air of Fed Square, there’s something on for every kind of comedy fan — and a solid chunk of it won’t cost you a thing. Here’s what’s going down.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

• When: 25 March – 19 April
• Where: Various venues across Melbourne
• Tickets: On sale now at comedyfestival.com.au

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Funny Shorts

 

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Funny Shorts showcases the sharpest short-form comedy in a special series of screenings at ACMI. From sketch, to silly, to seriously funny, enjoy Australia’s funniest short films from the 2026 Funny Shorts competition.

The 36th Annual Great Debate

 

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• Where: Melbourne Town Hall, Main Hall
• When: Sunday, 5 April, 3.00pm
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Tickets: $39–$59
• Moderator: Paul McDermott

Six comedians who are absolutely not experts in anything take to the stage at Melbourne Town Hall to argue, with complete conviction, that It Was Better In The Olden Days. Whether they’re right is beside the point. Whether they’re funny is the whole point.

The 36th Annual Great Debate is MICF’s beloved comedy clash, where two teams of wildly overconfident performers go head-to-head armed with dubious facts and extremely questionable logic, all while one very powerful moderator tries to keep it from completely flying off the rails. It won’t. That’s the fun.

• Scout Boxall
• Sam Jay
• Ian Smith

• Luke Heggie
• Michelle Brasier
• Osman Faruqi

Upfront

 

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• Where: Melbourne Town Hall, Main Hall
• When: Monday, 6 April, 5.00pm
• Duration: 100 minutes
• Tickets: $37–$49

If you’ve ever wanted to see an enormous amount of comedic talent crammed onto one stage for one night only, Upfront is your show.

Hosted by the brilliant Michelle Brasier, this Melbourne Town Hall showcase brings together some of the funniest women and non-binary comedians on the planet right now, running the full range from big swinging bravado to quietly devastating honesty and everything in between.

Upfront features Abby Howells, Alex Hines, Sarah Stafford, Cassie Workman, Danielle Walker, Felicity Ward, He Huang, Jo Gowda, Kate Dolan, Kushi Venkatesh, Lou Wall, Mish Wittrup, Nikki Britton, Sam Nicoresti, Sez, Sharon Wanjohi, Tarsh Jago, Zoë Coombs Marr and a whole lot more. It’s the kind of lineup that makes you annoyed you can only watch it once.

Asian Allstars Gala

 

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• Where: Melbourne Town Hall, Main Hall
• When: Saturday, 4 April, 8.30pm
• Duration: 120 minutes
• Tickets: $33–$40

Hosted by Lizzy Hoo and back for another year of proving it’s one of the best nights of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Asian Allstars Gala is a one-night-only celebration of the sharpest, funniest performers coming out of India, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and beyond.

It’s a proper voyage of discovery — part showcase, part party, entirely unmissable.

Tarang Hardikar, Kuah Jenhan, Harry Jun, Takashi Wakasugi, Fadzri Rashid, Henry Yan, Douglas Lim, He Huang and more make up a lineup that is, frankly, ridiculous in the best possible way. This one sold out completely in 2025, so if you’re thinking about it, stop thinking and start booking.

The (Very) Big Laugh Out

Free, all-ages and running across the entire school holiday period, The (Very) Big Laugh Out is exactly the kind of thing that makes living in Melbourne genuinely great.

World-class street performers, stand-up, physical comedy and musical acts take over Fed Square and City Square on Fridays and Saturdays from Good Friday all the way through to 18 April, and it costs you absolutely nothing to show up.

Start the long weekend right at Fed Square, then keep the momentum going at City Square across the following weekends. Big lineups, zero dollars, maximum laughs.

The (Very) Big Laugh Out

• Friday, 3 April, Fed Square Main Stage
• Saturday, 4 April, Fed Square Main Stage
• Friday, 10 April, City Square
• Saturday, 11 April, City Square
• Friday, 17 April, City Square
• Saturday, 18 April, City Square
• Free entry

Between the free outdoor shows, the gala nights and a proper debate about the olden days, Melbourne International Comedy Festival has done a pretty thorough job of making sure there’s no excuse to be bored this Easter.

Get in early, especially for the Asian Allstars Gala, and enjoy one of the most fun and affordable long weekends Melbourne has to offer.

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World-class magicians take centre stage — or rather, your table — in this immersive evening built around the story of the late Dieter Roterburg, an enigmatic magician and showman whose performance space sets the scene for the night.

Curated with care, The Magicians Table brings together some of the best close-up magic talent from the UK and Australia, each performer bringing their own unforgettable personality to the mix.

The Magicians Table in Melbourne

• Where: Spiegel Haus, Melbourne
• When: 21 May – 28 June
• Tickets here

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Guests sip cocktails, share a table with fellow audience members, and watch as magicians work their craft up close; love, mystery, and illusion weaving through an evening of theatre, magic, and music. It’s an experience designed to be stepped into rather than simply watched.

Presale kicks off Tuesday, 7 April at 10am local time, with general tickets on sale from Wednesday, 8 April at 10am local time.

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On top of that, the venue will also have live music galore. From a party dedicated to one of Latin America’s hottest musicians to single releases, debut Australian appearances and tried-and-true local legends, there’s a whole lot going on, so let’s get up into it.

For the latest news and lineups for every Melbourne festival, head here. 

Comedy at the Espy | Melbourne International Comedy Festival

 

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• 1, 2, 8, 9 and 15 April
• Tickets here, here, here, here and here.

Zachary James and Jordan Turner are bringing the heat to the Espy Basement with a stacked night of stand-up as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Fans should prepare for sharp one-liners, big laughs and a rotating cast of killer local comics that always deliver. 

BAILE INoLVIDABLE: Bad Bunny Appreciation Party -Melbourne

 

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• 5 April
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No Future is throwing one hell of a Bad Bunny appreciation party in the Gershwin Room. The DJs will be pumping out all the biggest reggaeton and Latin hits – Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Karol G and more – turning the Espy into a non-stop dancefloor. If you’re into high-energy Latin vibes, this Sunday sesh is an absolute must.

Nashville Fridays | Katie Jayne, Dakota East, Will Rounds

 

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• 10 April
• Tickets here

Melbourne’s favourite country night is back at the Gershwin and it’s shaping up to be a beauty. Katie Jayne, Dakota East and Will Rounds will be belting out all the big Nashville anthems while the Queens Country crew gets everyone line dancing. Chuck on the boots, because the Espy is going full honky tonk.

Wet Bandits

 

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• 10 April
• Tickets here

The Wet Bandits are bringing their sun-soaked indie rock sound to the Espy Basement. With millions of streams under their belt and a stack of catchy releases, these boys know how to throw a big Friday night party. 

ASCENSION – Breaknbread Battles

 

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• 11 April
• Tickets here

Breaknbread Productions is back with ASCENSION, a fresh battle rap event at the Gershwin. Prepare for sharp bars, high stakes and plenty of fire as the next wave of Aussie MCs go head to head. It’s going to be intense, passionate and a whole lot of fun.

RAWKUS Live (All Ages Event)

 

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• 12 April
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RAWKUS Live is lighting up the Basement with an all-ages Sunday arvo of emerging Melbourne bands, including Bonita Habils, Jasmin Adria, Stockings, Milkpunch and Capgun. From shoegaze to post-punk and everything in between, it’s a cracking lineup of young talent doing their thing. It’ll be family-friendly, drug and alcohol free and full of good vibes.

Bryan Martin

 

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• 16 April
• Tickets here

Bryan Martin is hitting the Espy with his outlaw country swagger on the We Ride Down Under Tour. The rising star will be bringing raw anthems and that gritty American edge that’s winning him fans everywhere on his first-ever Australian tour.

Todd Kem 

 

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• 16 April
• Free entry

Todd Kem is swinging through the Basement with his coastal indie-folk sound for a free entry show. Bringing laid-back vibes, heartfelt storytelling and that easy Aussie charm, he’ll deliver a chilled-out Thursday night option.

Darcy Baker 

 

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• 17 April
• Tickets here

Local pop-punk hero Darcy Baker is headlining the Basement with his Maybe St Kilda Can Be Our Home show. At this exclusive headline show, he’ll be unleashing his brand new single Climbing Green alongside supports Kevin Silvester, Sick Visor and Offset Vision.

Chasing Abbey 

 

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• 17 April
• Tickets here

Irish electronic trio Chasing Abbey are bringing their award-winning party sound to the Gershwin Room. With infectious beats, massive hooks and non-stop energy, these boys know how to make Friday nights unforgettable.

Rock Academy 43 Live

 

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• 18 April
• Tickets here

The Rock Academy crew is taking over for their massive 43rd live showcase. Over 65 young guns from all over Victoria have been mentored by legends like Jackson Phelan, Beatrice Lewis and Jess Elwood, writing originals and smashing covers after a week of holiday workshops. All-ages, high-energy and full of that infectious teenage rock ‘n’ roll spirit – grab the fam and come cheer on Melbourne’s next wave of legends.

Raptor w/ Wrendrive & Swordfish

 

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• 18 April
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Melbourne rockers Raptor is leading a huge night of raw rock in the Basement alongside Wrendrive and Swordfish. Expect high-energy riffs, loud guitars and that classic Espy rock ‘n’ roll chaos. 

Gypsy Lee 

 

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• 23 April
• Free entry

Gypsy Lee is back in the Basement after a sold-out debut show for another free entry banger. Bringing fresh indie-pop tunes and feel-good energy, this is the perfect low-key show for a Thursday night. Just turn up and enjoy the vibes.

Playlunch 

 

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• 24 April
• Tickets here

Bogan-funk legends Playlunch are taking over the Gershwin with their nostalgic, high-energy good times on the Sex Ed Regional Tour. Get ready to dance, sing along to Aussie-themed classics and relive your best suburban memories. 

Delsinki & The Quiet Coachmen

 

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• 24 April
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Delsinki and The Quiet Coachmen are rolling into the Espy Basement with their newfangled Australiana for this century’s roaring ’20s and it’s gonna be a ripper. Joined by the excellent Interesting Cowboy and Caitlin Rizzoli, they’re serving up a night of alt-country, folk and alternative tunes.

Royal Drue

 

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• 25 April
• Tickets here

Royal Drue is throwing a proper party to celebrate his new single Katy and it’s gonna be a wild one. Elle Murphy opens with some absolute bangers before Royal Drue hits you with unreleased tracks and old favourites. 

The Hornstars

 

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• 26 April
• Free entry

The Hornstars are back in the Basement to shake off those Sunday blues with two massive sets of soulful, funky grooves. Free entry means no excuses – just rock up, hit the bar and let the good vibes roll. 

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This month, The Toff is giving us the goods, with DJs who know just what they’re doing and live musicians ready to get intimate with the crowd. Expect to hear everything from disco to folk and from hip hop to club bangers, all pulsating out of the venue’s iconic sound system.

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Toff Club with Colette

 

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• 2 April
• Free entry

Public holiday eve calls for a proper party, and The Toff’s got it sorted with Colette (typically a fixture of Toff Tuesdays) behind the decks. It’ll be a night of smooth vibes, non-stop grooves and a little mischief as we ease into the long weekend the right way.

Hyperfix

 

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• 3 April 
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Hyperfixis back at The Toff this April, bringing a crew of certified selectors to dish out your much-needed fix of garage, bass, breaks and plenty more all night long. If you’re chasing that sweet dancefloor energy, Bowers, Kwispy Nugz, Sir W4tts and Clickbait b2b Sammie are sure to deliver.

Toff Club with Jack Popper

 

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• 4 April 
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Jack Popper slides into the booth from 11pm to keep the weekend rolling nice and late, bringing disco, deep house and thunderous grooves. It’ll be classic Toff Club chaos: good tunes, good people, and zero signs of slowing down.

Sleazy Little Thing – Vol 4

 

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• 10 April 
• Free entry

Dirty, wild and loud – that’s the Sleazy Little Thing motto, and volume four is shaping up to be another ripper, with Sammie and Michael Badger on the decks. Grab your crew, dress for success and prepare to get sweaty at this midweek naughty night at The Toff.

Toff Club with DJ Freshxprincess

 

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• 11 April
• Free entry

House music and dancefloor classics are on the menu ‘til late thanks to Australian-Indian DJ Freshxprincess. It’s the kind of night that reminds you why The Toff on a Saturday hits different, with feel-good beats and hits all night long. 

Toff Club with Adam Trace

 

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• 17 April 
• Free entry

Comedy Festival might be wrapping up, but the party sure as hell isn’t as Adam Trace jumps on the decks from 11pm to keep the good times flowing. Bathe in that post-festival glow with this free dance party.

Late Night Hype

 

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• 18 April 
• Free entry

The Toff cranks things up to eleven with a night of club classics and hip hop featuring DJ Mizhap (who recently opened for the one and only Wu Tang Clan at Rod Laver) as well as UK Deejay Hijack, famous for his Rewind residency. 

Hudson Freeman

 

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• 23 April 
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Miswestern indie musician Hudson Freeman is rolling through The Toff for what promises to be a special night of stirring bedroom pop, emo and folk influences. On his first Australian tour, he’ll connect with audiences and share his new album with his signature captivating stage presence.

Dando Mambo

 

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• 24 April
• Free salsa class
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Latin rhythms hit the dance floor all night as Dando Mambo spins a full set on vinyl. Kick things off with a free salsa class before the social dancing takes over, come early and don’t miss out.

White Summer Return Show

 

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• 25 April 
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After seven long years away, local rockers White Summer are back for a one-night-only Melbourne return show at The Toff. With support from Exiles, they’ll bring their beloved hits and unabating energy to the stage to perform together for the first time in ages.

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This month, all of the artists on the calendar are time-tested and road-ready, with decades or more of experience behind them and plenty of stories to tell. They’re musicians who have had the chance to sharpen their skills and perfect their performances.

So who’s playing? Let’s take a look.

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Searching for Charlie Owen w/ Charlie Owen & Dan Brodie

 

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• 2 April 
• Tickets here

After four decades in the game, Charlie Owen is digging into the back pages with good mate Dan Brodie for a special intimate night at Memo Music Hall. Fans can expect deep cuts, masterful guitar work and stories from his days in Tex, Don and Charlie, Beasts of Bourbon, The New Christs and Divinyls. It’ll be the kind of warm, heartfelt evening that only Memo can deliver.

Meg Washington 

 

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• 10 April 
• Tickets here

Platinum-selling, award-winning force of nature Meg Washington is rolling through Memo with her genre-defying blend of jazz, pop, folk and musical theatre flair. Joined by special guest Jo Davie, this Natural Beauty Tour promises soaring vocals and heartfelt tunes that’ll have the whole room swooning. 

Strings Attached Festival 

 

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• 11 April 
• Tickets here

Greg Gould has pulled together a star-studded lineup for Strings Attached, featuring powerhouse voices like Kate DeAraugo, Tarryn Stokes, Adam Noviello, Cle and more. Prepare yourself for soaring live strings, big vocals and pure magic in one unforgettable night.

Eric Bibb & Band 

 

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• 15 April 
• Tickets here

Three-time Grammy-nominated blues legend Eric Bibb is back in Australia with his full band for the first time since 2023, celebrating the new album One Mississippi. Get ready for soulful storytelling, masterful guitar and that warm, rootsy vibe that Eric does best.

Kevin Borich Express

 

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• 16 April 
• Tickets here

Australian guitar hero Kevin Borich is hitting the road again with his Express, serving up infectious funkin’ rockin’ blues that’ll have you moving from the first riff. With decades of fire and flair behind him, this is classic Aussie rock energy done right in the heart of St Kilda. Crank it up, Melbourne.

Neil Murray & his Band 

 

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• 17 April 
• Tickets here

Naarm’s own Neil Murray is launching his new single Still Here By My Side with a full band set packed with cuts from his acclaimed album The Telling, plus plenty of landmark tracks from his 40+ year career. Special guest Clare Cowley joins the fun for what’s sure to be an emotional and outspoken night of quality Australian songwriting, perfect for a Friday night singalong.

Myra Dubois (UK)

 

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• 18 April 
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UK comedy queen Myra DuBois is bringing her take-no-prisoners, acid-tongued show Siren to Memo. Expect rapid-fire laughs, savage wit and the kind of laughs that’ll leave you gasping. These are the only Melbourne dates, so get in early or miss out on one of the sharpest comedy acts going around.

Penelope Swales and the Stranded Assets

 

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• 22 April 
• Tickets here

In the cosy Ember Lounge, Penelope Swales brings her searing songwriting and soaring vocals, backed by Mal Webb on bass and Kylie Morrigan on fiddle. It’s intimate, artful and full of heart, with outspoken political lyrics and folk spirit. 

DIESEL, BY REQUEST ’26

 

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• 24 April 
• Tickets here

Diesel is giving the people what they want with a special By Request set, digging through Johnny Diesel & The Injectors classics, his solo catalogue and the covers that shaped him. With raw soul, killer guitar and that unmistakable voice, it’ll be an iconic up-close Memo session. 

Billy Field

• 26 April 
• Tickets here

Quirky, fun and unmistakably Billy – the legend himself is back on a Melbourne stage for the first time in 40 years, hosted by Countdown’s Gavin Wood. Get ready for a rare afternoon of charm, stories and those timeless hits in the relaxed Sunday sesh. This one’s going to be special, so grab your tickets and don’t miss the return of a true Aussie original.

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