Thrash, alt, tribute and trivia. It's all happening here.
May at Revolver is stacked with a killer mix of live music and events, kicking off the Winter Series good and early. From weekly Tuesday trivia hosted by DJ Joey Lightbulb to a slew of local and international talent across genres, it’s a month that packs a lot into a handful of massive gigs.
Rock fans can relive the glory days with tributes to the best of Foo Fighters and Radiohead, while those with energy to spare can party from morning til night with a stacked lineup of DJs. If you’re into raw, loud alt-rock, fresh Aussie talent and thrash madness, there’s a live gig with your name on it. Whatever your vibe, May at Revolver is packed with solid gold hits.
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Trivia Tuesdays
- Every Tuesday
- Register online
Might not be what you had in mind when your friends suggested Revs, but Never Cheer Before You Know Who’s Winning is actually a killer pub quiz that’s been going strong for 15 years. DJ Joey Lightbulb (aka. Mikey Cahill) is your host, with special guest co-hosts Michaela Palmer, Kat Wallace, Maya Linehan Christian Kloukinas and Zaiga Finnis. But it’s not your usual pub quiz. They’ll take your team through the wringer with rounds on pop culture, film and music – as well as attendees of the quiz itself (introverts beware, they’re known for making a big fuss about birthdays). And if you need brain fuel to get you through Colonel Tan’s Thai can be ordered for your table.
Kicks off 7:30pm, every week. Register your team online, arrive early and play to win.
In Your Honour + Paranoid Android
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- 10 May
- Tickets here
One for the everlong fanatics, the vinyl-edition-collectors and endless album streamers, the creeps, the weirdos. Hearing your favourite albums through those home speakers and headphones just doesn’t have enough soul. Time to swap the playlist for the real thing – well, the next best thing. Revolver is throwing down a night of rock nostalgia with a double bill of two tribute acts: In Your Honor (Foo Fighters) and Paranoid Android (Radiohead).
Nothing matches the power of Dave Grohl’s anthems blasting through a room live. In Your Honour captures the Foo Fighters soul: big riffs, huge energy, no holding back. Then it’s time to switch gears and sink into the weird and brilliant world of Radiohead, with Paranoid Android recreating the sound and vibe of their classic tracks – from the haunting to the heavy.
Whether you felt it the first time when all this was new or found your way there later, this is your chance to experience those tracks live, loud and surrounded by fans who know every word. One night, two iconic sounds from some of the most influential bands of our time.
Ferreck Dawn
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- 11 May
- Tickets here
Party from Dawn(ish) to deep in the night. As part of the Winter Series of Revolver Sundays, Ferreck Dawn is hitting the decks for a full-on full-day party sesh. With over 20 years in the game, this Dutch master has built a global name for himself as DJ and producer with his signature mix of soulful vocals and punchy house grooves. He’s dropped tracks on heavy-hitting labels like Defected, Toolroom, Relief and Tomorrowland Records, earning props from legends like Carl Cox, Maceo Plex and Green Velvet.
His breakout track In Arms became an Ibiza anthem, smashed the Beatport charts and racked up over 70 million streams. Since then, he’s kept the heat coming with club favourites like Back Tomorrow with Jem Cooke.
Backing him up is a stacked lineup of local legends including Boogs, Brian Fantana, Spacey Space, Lloydo and Revolver’s very own resident DJ T-Rek, plus more top-tier talent.
This is a proper day party running from 7am to 10pm. So, you know, hydrate and wear good shoes.
Amped Up! Alt Rock Night
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- 16 May
- Tickets here
It’s a three-for-one deal on fresh as young talent at Revolver upstairs with a massive night of raw, no-holds-barred alternative rock.
First up, Chloe Booth kicks things off with her powerful sound and seriously intense vibe. Then, three-piece Her Trash will bring the chaos with their high-energy indie-punk that’ll have you moving from the get-go. Closing out the night is Astral High, bringing hard alt-rock energy to finish things off with a heavy-hitting bang.
It’s not just another gig – it’s a chance to check out the next wave of fresh Aussie talent before they explode into stardom. Expect loud, unapologetic rock music – no fluff, no fuss. Just powerful new sounds. Come early, stay late and get ready for a night of raw live music you won’t want to miss. Bring your mates and let’s get amped!
Electric Funeral
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- With Rawtism, Vault Hill and Thallium
- 17 May
- Tickets here
Thrash it out, Naarm! Revolver Bandroom has a night of pure chaos and local thrash madness in store for you (isn’t darkness so much better when it’s homemade?).
Electric Funeral leads the charge with their high-intensity blend of thrash, groove and speed metal, delivering blistering riffs and raw energy. Drawing influences from legends like Slayer, Death, Slipknot, System of a Down, and even The Pogues, they combine aggression, precision and speed with a thought-provoking edge.
Joining them are Rawtism, Vault Hill, and Thallium, each bringing their own distinct heavy sound to fill the stage. Expect a chaotic, electric atmosphere that will keep you headbanging so hard you’ll have to sit down for a week afterwards.
To browse the entire Revolver events program, head here.
This article was made in partnership with Revolver Upstairs.
