Go goth, get pop-y, dance it out or laugh it up.
It’s getting hot and heavy in June. We’re talking sweaty raves, screamo-emo throwbacks and wild niche party nights. What do we do in the winter shadows? Everything. From gothic gloom and metalcore madness to hyperpop chaos, fluro indie sleaze flashbacks and cult comedy, it’s all going down under one roof.
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Stay Goth
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- 6 June
- Tickets here
Winter is upon us. Embrace the darkness with Stay Goth, a night of moody tunes, black eyeliner and good old-fashioned gloom. Whether you’re a long-time lover of the dark and spooky or just looking to dip a toe into the shadows, Stay Goth welcomes you. Expect DJs spinning the best in gothic and alternative sounds, a crowd dressed to impress and an invitation to lurk in the shadows. It’s Naarm, you know you have the black outfit. Lean into the winter darkness.
Warped Tuah
- 6 June
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SMNKSMT presents Warped Tuah featuring Naarm’s finest underground acts at Stay Gold. The lineup includes Heterophobes, Keyo Roses Flying Circus, Filthy McNastys, SMNDIF with live drummer, and Munted Chunts. An 18+ event with doors at 6pm, this showcase promises an eclectic mix of experimental sounds from Melbourne’s thriving underground music scene. Plus there’s a SMNKSMT upcycled clothing stall on site.
Melanated in Melbourne
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- 7 June
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Two years deep and still going strong, Nicole and Ri’chard are here to celebrate the anniversary of Melanated in Melbourne. The podcast looks at Aussie life through the eyes of two Black American besties, mixing sharp takes with big laughs. This live show is all about reliving their most iconic moments, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and teasing what’s coming next. Oh, and a DJ set. Come along, it’s the perfect way to get around one of Naarm’s most refreshing and entertaining voices.
Addison Rave
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- 7 June
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Addison Rae all night long? Say less. Superficial on tour, presenting a night of hyper-pop perfection and dancefloor anthems with wall-to-wall bangers from Addison herself plus a stacked mix of pop royalty like Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Troye Sivan, Chappell Roan, Ariana Grande and more. Dress cute, dance hard and don’t sleep on tickets.
Graves
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- With Body Prison and Cultist
- 13 June
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They’re going hard, they’re going heavy with serious metalcore heat on their Heavy Hitter Tour. Known as one of the heaviest acts in Australia, the five-piece bring crushing riffs and relentless energy, having supported big names like Parkway Drive and Thy Art Is Murder. Graves are ready to tear it up with support from Body Prison and Cultist with raw intensity, heavy breakdowns and maybe even some fresh tracks…
Powerpop Girls
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- 13 June
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Club Soda’s to the rescue with The Powerpop Girls, bringing iconic party bangers and deep cuts from Charli XCX, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter. Grab your besties, slather the gloss and glitter and come ready to shine on the dancefloor. It’s a night of pop goodness you deserve, queens. As a little treat.
am//pm emo night
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- 13 June
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Your favourite emo party, a night packed with heart-hitting anthems and serious celebs. After their sellout show at the Forum, Short Stack are heading here for the official kick ons and a guest DJ set from Andy and Bradie themselves. Early on, catch Tapestry, Nth Rd and 50fifty tearing up the stage. Then it’s all emo, pop-punk and alt rock classics spinning ‘til 3am when they send you home. Scream your heart out.
Shayne Smith
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- 19 June
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Shayne Smith is making waves in the comedy community. The thinking man’s jokester, he’s probaby best known for his viral hour-long show Prison for Wizards (over 32 million views!). After smashing through North America, he’s in Australia for the first time. Expect sharp jokes, wild stories and plenty of laughs for a comedy night that’s anything but ordinary. It’ll be a blast!
Sydneyrdsonic
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- 20 June
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Miss the Stereosonic days? Totally get it. Sydneyrdsonic is here to help you relive the days of big neon vibes, trashy bangers, a wild dance floor and way too many Jagerbombs. It’s more than just a dance though: there’s a photobooth, glowsticks, free candy and vodka Red Bull specials to help you party like it’s 2009 all over again.
Flesh Rituals & Siren Songs
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- 21 June
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Rejoice, dark ones! Flesh Rituals & Siren Songs returns for the Winter Solstice, bringing a night dripping in seductive shadows with alt live sets and provocative performance art to stir your senses. DJ Syme Tollens will take you deeper into the underground with a special show by Vintage Vixen. It’s all about shedding the old, owning the night and getting lost in wild, primal celebration. Lose yourself. Welcome winter.
Taking Brat Saturday
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- 21 June
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DJs from TBS and Superficial are going head-to-head with wall-to-wall hits from emo and pop stars. All your fave club classics and all your emo anthems in one place. You’ll be screaming along to My Chemical Romance and Paramore, vibing to Charli XCX and Olivia Rodrigo, back to Fall Out Boy, blink-182 and Bring Me The Horizon before you’re blasted with pop queen Beyoncé. Dress code: who knows? Pick a side.
Killing Heidi official afterparty
- 28 June
- Free entry
Killing Heidi official afterparty at Stay Gold following their 25 Years Reflector Australian Tour show at Northcote Theatre. Special guest DJ Ella Hooper will be spinning alongside HEX Events DJs playing alt rock, 2000s anthems and pop punk bangers. Cheap drinks and all-night singalongs guaranteed as the night goes deep on nostalgia with Mascara, Weir and everything that soundtracked your teenage bedroom. Doors 11pm at 133 Sydney Road, Brunswick.
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This article was made in partnership with Stay Gold.
