Revolver does winter right.
After so many years in the game, the venue knows that the only way to keep yourself warm through the long nights and chilly days of a Melbourne winter is to pump yourself full of drinks and dance until you can’t feel your feet.
Its iconic Thick as Thieves Winter Series is a prime example, welcoming international heavyweights to the decks to keep the energy up and the vibes right until morning. Plus, they’ve got live metal-pop, RnB soul and straight up rock ‘n’ roll on the calendar this month as well.
Intrigued? You should be.
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Banks Arcade + Deficit + Closure
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- 1 August
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Banks Arcade brings their genre‑defying heavy metal‑pop fusion to Revs, riding high on the energy of their single Vipers. They’re joined by Sydney’s Deficit and Closure for a night of raw catharsis and chaotic riffs.
“We’ve built something really special with this set,” says Banks Arcade frontman Joshua O’Donnell. “ Our new music is heavy and chaotic and we want to build this tour around small shows that will encapsulate that energy.”
Deep Dance Collective x Revolver Fridays
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- 1 August
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Deep Dance Collective teams up with Revolver Fridays on the first of the month, running from 10pm until the morning after. Starting at midnight on the stage, you’ll catch sets from Kid Business, Bby Cass, Ed Kent, Mimosa, Edan, HG and DJ Wise, delivering deep, groovy house that keeps the vibe sublime.
Meanwhile, from 10pm in the Cage, residents Henry Who, Bex, Mike Callander, Michaél Beaty and Kiti keep the party flowing until breakfast with a legendary Rise & Shine set from Sunshine. Get in early for free entry.
The Late Show
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- Saturdays in August
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Every Saturday night in August, The Late Show returns to Revolver Upstairs for its legendary long‑haul of bass‑driven party energy. The front room smashes through garage, bassline, techno and qgom, while the cage serves up house laced with Afro, Soca and Italo vibes.
With resident selectors like Ransom and Lewis CanCut plus a rotating guest roster, it’s the ideal place to dance until sunrise with the party curious and night‑owl regulars alike.
Gruuve
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- 8 August
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Gruuve is taking over Revs from just before midnight on 8 August. Expect a high-octane injection of electric underground house energy, delivered with tight selections and unmatched style. The lineup for this event includes Pong, Sasha Fern, Kelly Tee, Tommy Craig and J-OK.
808 Day: In Your Face
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- 8-9 August
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Celebrate the iconic Roland TR-808 drum machine with a no-holds-barred Revolver Fridays session featuring four heavyweight DJs performing head-to-head on the dancefloor.
Electronic music fans can expect an immersive nine-hour experience with Acid Safari, Kiti, Mike Callander and Sean Rault taking over four decks and two mixers positioned directly among the crowd. Support comes from Asteria Henry Who and Matt Radovich, while Gruuve hits the stage from midnight and Rise & Shine with Sunshine closes out the session from 7am. Free entry before 11pm.
Mark Knight (UK)
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- 10 August
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UK house legend Mark Knight takes over Revs as part of the Thick as Thieves Winter Series, delivering a marathon set of hypnotic grooves and deep basslines. An absolute legend in the scene, he is also the founder of Toolroom Records, one of the biggest house, tech house and dance labels of the United Kingdom.
He’ll be joined by local support including Ben Silver, Boogs, Cooper Smith, Amber Ferraro, Casey Leaver, Crozier, T-Rek and more. Prepare for a fully immersive club experience with UK flair and dancefloor devotion.
Soulutations
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- 16 August
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Naarm-based collective Soulutations are getting ready to bring their signature blend of jazz, RnB, soul and funk to the stage.
This group is all about connection, through groove, through honesty, and through big, heartfelt musicality. Expect a night where deep rhythms meet playful melodies, and where the dancefloor becomes a place to feel, move, and be moved.
Nastia (UA)
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- 17 August
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In another edition of the iconic winter series, Ukrainian DJ, promoter, producer, and label boss Nastia is taking to the decks.
Known for her relentless international touring schedule and her wide and adaptive style spanning house, techno, jungle, and drum & bass, she’s ready to throw down alongside Revolver residents and special guests.
Monroe
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- 29 August
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Melbourne’s rock ‘n’ roll five-piece Monroe is celebrating the release of their fiery new single Take Me for a Ride with a live launch at Revs’ intimate bandroom.
Punters can expect unfiltered madness with soaring melodies and emotional grit as the band is known for their high-energy live shows where anything can happen. Indie rockers Mansplainers, melodic revellers Love Bite and heavy legends Scarn-On will offer support for the night.
To browse the rest of the Revs events calendar, head here.
This article was made in partnership with Revolver Upstairs.
