It’s a high-energy April lineup.
The Toff goes hard on DJs and dance this month. From all-night parties to creative multi-genre improv, house icons, UK Garage sessions, a singer-songwriter celebration and a 360 live boiler room set, it’s a packed schedule. Whether you’re all about electro or favour the funk, there’s a myriad of musical tastes to be satisfied here.
Check out everything that’s happening in April at The Toff.
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Now.Here.This
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- Every Tuesday
- Free
- Book a table
The resident Tuesday band, How.Here.This All-Star Band, is on from 11pm until way late (or early, depending how you look at it). Live improv powerhouse led by Hudson James Jr, pushing musical boundaries, blending jazz, soul, Afrobeat and House music for a truly creative performance.
Femme Fatale Collective presents Carriage Affair
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- Every Friday
- Free
Curated by Charbink$, it’s an all-month-long weekly residency of raging, rhythmic nights in the Carriage. Femme Fatale is a purpose-built party collective bringing you fresh DJs to light up the dark each Friday: STONEBASES and BENAS on April 4, IISHII and ZII on April 11, BEYOND DEF and TENNYSON on April 18 and FLO RENCE on April 25.
Rhythm Express
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- Every Saturday
- Free
It’s the express service to your DJ dance party, every Saturday. From 9pm til 5am join DJ JNETT and friends on an all-night Carriage Side odyssey, hitting every stop from house to hip hop, disco to dub, and even jazz and funk rhythms.
Love Forever Takeover
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- With Long Nose, Spino D and Anyo
- Friday, April 4
- Free
Love Forever describe themselves as The Ultimate Boy Band, comprised of Spino D (Finn O Dea) and Anyo (Anyo Castro). These house music icons are known for their dancefloor parties in Section 8, they’ve played Rising Sun and they’re taking over the sound system at The Toff for one long, epic night.
B!TE Vol 2
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- With Telefixa, Fosters, Mimi, Machesta Blu, Mimosa
- Free
Get hot and heavy and take a bite. With an electro house set from MANCHESTA BLU, they’re kicking off a sexy evening blend of Latin bass, progressive beats and bongos and house grooves. Entry is free, or you can splurge on a VIP booth package.
Garçon Presents: Is That Garage?!
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- With Garçon, Millhouse, Scrappa, Robbie and Hennessey.
- Friday, April 11
- Free, tickets here
Hey, is that garage? Only one way to find out: rock up. Australia’s finest contingent of UK Garage DJs and producers are ready for the next installment of Is That Garage?! This month features Scrappa, all the way from Sydney. His track Dis Da Number has received international play and a significant following from both fans and fellow artists.
Kulture Club presents Kulture TV
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- Saturday, April 12
- Tickets here
Love a Boiler Room set? Well, chances are you haven’t been to one like this. Kulture TV is an epic fusion experience that takes the experience to the next level. Expect a collection of Melbourne’s best DJs spinning Afrobeats, Dancehall, Hip-hop, Afrofrench and more, complete with primo MCs, dance and a 360-degree live capture. Don’t wait for the lineup – these tickets are going fast.
Mike G: In The Moment
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- With Kuzco
- Friday, April 25
- Free
Your friendly local DJ, PBS radio presenter and familiar face at Northside Records, Mike Gurrieri, is back for his monthly In The Moment session. This seasoned pro of clubs and festivals is bringing his prowess to The Toff decks for a late night with electronic dance “synth babe” Kuzco.
Groove! With Keets
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- With Steppers and BIIGSHOT
- Saturday, April 26
- Tickets here
Keets, aka. Nikita Kranz, has been gigging together with her stellar band for one year, and they’re ready to celebrate. Join this talented young singer-songwriter for a night of fun with her dancey band, featuring Finn on keyboard, David on drums, Sam on bass and Cedar and Lachie on horns. Get ready to party and groove with Keets.
House + Plus
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- Saturday, April 26
- Free
It’s that time again. House + Plus are back for their monthly residency. Who knows what to expect? Dance, bass, electro, disco, drum machine beats and funky club heat. Their line-ups are unpredictable but always solid. They’re unique, they’re idiosyncratic, they’re house plus so much more.
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This article was made in partnership with the Toff.
