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Whether you’re chasing sweaty dancefloors, live bands or full-body bass, May at The Toff has a night with your name on it. We’re talking late-night clubbing and bass-heavy UK garage sets, pulsing techno-jungle blends and up-and-coming alt-rockers. There are fresh emerging voices and nights that blur the line between party and performance, plus a powerful celebration of First Nations music capping off the 2025 YIRRAMBOI festival and a spotlight on local talent across genres.
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Hyperfix: Eloquin (UK)
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- May 8
- Tickets here
Get your HYPERFIX at The Toff. It’s a night of non-stop club heat with UK garage, breaks and bassline, headlined by rising talent Eloquin. Hailing from Bristol, Eloquin’s bass-heavy sound fuses UKG, house, grime and drum & bass. With releases on Crucast, Shogun Audio and Nightbass, his energetic sets are catching the ears of some big names, and have earned support from Joyryde, Flava D and AC Slater, plus appearances at Glastonbury. Now Naarm can experience those signature skippy drums and deep basslines in the flesh. Backing him up is an absolutely fire lineup of local talent, including Aaron Danks, Clickbait, Olympia Nahtalia, Jangala and Mr Bruno Jones. Free entry for the first 100 RSVPs, so act fast.
B!TE: Vol 3
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- May 9
- Tickets here
Ready to take another B!TE? The Toff’s late-night inclusive house party is back! It’s your invitation to let loose and connect through sound, setting the dancefloor alight. On offer is a stacked lineup of Naarm’s emerging talent: Bellxsxs, Casey Leaver, KHB, Jesse Boyd and Mimosa. Expect a bold mix of progressive beats, Latin grooves, bouncy electro and infectious percussion. It’s more than just music. It’s a sensory journey and a space for open expression, unity and getting lost in the rhythm. Free entry after 10:30pm.
The Uncle Archie Roach Block Party
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- May 10
- Tickets here
Celebrate the legacy of Uncle Archie Roach and Aunty Ruby Hunter at this Block Party closing out YIRRAMBOI Festival 2025. Spanning four iconic venues in Naarm, this expansive event honours their groundbreaking influence on First Nations music. With over 30 local and 10 international acts, the event showcases the global evolution of First Nations sounds, featuring live performances from musicians, producers and DJs across diverse genres in one of Naarm’s most significant First Nations music events. Ticketed programs from 5pm, including the Aunty Ruby Hunter Stage, BLAX: ACT TWO and Lubly Lounge here at The Toff in Town.
The Regnans
- With The Liffeys and The Defibs
- May 17
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Welcome The Regnans to The Toff stage! This up-and-coming band from Naarm’s eastern suburbs are already making waves with their mix of rock, blues, pop and alternative, brimming with energy and tight musicianship. They’ll be joined by the solid alt rock tunes of The Liffeys, a band of four high school mates, and The Defibs with their danceable indie punk sound. Expect a night of fresh, raw talent from the best of Naarm’s local scene. It’ll be a good one!
Is That Garage?
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- May 23
- Free
Once again, that important question. DJ duo Garçon (Old Shane & Paully) are bringing the best of UKG and bassline beats and welcoming Charlie Shell as the special guest headliner for this edition. A rising star with 2 million streams, BBC Radio 1 remixes and support from DJ EZ and DJ Seinfeld, Charlie’s euphoric UK garage style has been setting club dancefloors ablaze. Joining the lineup is Charlie West, known for his genre-blending mix of garage, bassline and hard house, a regular in Naarm’s underground scene who’s played iconic venues like Revolver Upstairs, Circus, OneSixOne and Music Room. Callaghan is a Naarm-based DJ blending garage and jungle for a fresh, unpredictable vibe. The performances? Electric. The beats? Bass heavy. The crowd? Ready to party. Now, is it Garage, or not? Only one way to find out. Free entry, doors at 11pm.
Lucas Boston & Friends
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- 24 May
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Lucas Boston wraps up his Australian tour with one last hometown set before heading back to Europe, so it’s a big one. As a DJ, producer and co-owner of CICADA Nightclub, Lucas has built a name for delivering heavy-hitting sets that run deep with underground techno energy. After tearing through clubs in cities across this great land, this final show brings it all back home with a lineup of handpicked local legends (i.e. the ‘friends’). Expect deep, driving cuts and a sound system dialled all the way in. More than a gig, this is set to be a proper send-off for one of Naarm’s finest.
Club Palisades
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- 30 May
House music collective Club Palisades returns to The Toff In Town for another night of impeccable grooves and floor-filling energy. Headlining this killer lineup is Sydney selector Calou, who’s been turning heads with her stellar new EP release, going back-to-back with Club Palisades’ own Joey Coco for what promises to be a masterclass in contemporary house.
The night’s seamless soundtrack will continue with resident tastemakers keeping the vibe high until the early hours. Deft J, DYNO, and the dynamic pairing of Dave Giovanni and Droopy3K round out a lineup that represents the cream of Australia’s underground house scene.
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This article was made in partnership with the Toff.
