Revolver’s July is jam-packed with attitude.
From a Dutch-Carribbean dance duo to a cover band bonanza, the eclectic musical mix this month is so typical of Revs.
Whether you’re looking to bob on the dance floor until the lights come on, headbang to hardcore, or welcome a new electronic record label to the Melbourne scene, Revs has got the goods.
It’s an icon for a reason. Read on for a guide to all the parties and performances gracing the stage this July.
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Refuge x Club Well
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- 4 July
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Two underground icons are coming together to celebrate 11 years of the Refuge label. With a banging lineup featuring 24-year-old Melbourne DJ A.well, east coast electronic artist Ca Lou, globe-trotting dance DJ and producer Jan Kost and Refuge resident and label owner Oscar De Lima, this party will run from midnight to 7am, serving up mesmerising beats, deep house vibes and an unstoppable pulse.
Shermanology
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- 6 July
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This edition of the winter series presented by Thick as Thieves sees Curaçao natives Shermanology hit the decks alongside a hefty dose of local support from Ben Silver, Boogs, Brian Fantana, Bacardi Breezer, Casey Leaver, DJ Bouncy, Doc Beat, Etwas, Spacey Space, T-Rek and Tiff Cornish.
Based in The Netherlands, Shermanology are an electronic brother and sister duo renowned for their soul-infused progressive house sound. Having gained more than 250 million Spotify streams and graced the stages of top electronic music festivals across the world, this Revolver debut is bound to be a scorcher, so grab tickets while you still can.
Opti Recs Label Launch
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- 11 July
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There’s a brand new music label in town, and this event will give it the welcome it deserves. Opti Recs aims to carve out a space for non-traditional club sounds – no rules, no genres, just music. The label favours tracks that build and release tension in the same way that energy ebbs and flows on the dance floor.
The event will kick off with Revolver Fridays DJs in the cage, including Dan Beck, Michaél B2B Hans, Mike Callander and Kiti, before Optimal takes over on the stage after midnight, bringing DJ Wise, Love, Jess, Seb Jay (In The Pit Records), Tommy Sharp and Sharanya.
NAIDOC Dance – Proudly Supporting VACCA
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- 13 July
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Running from the afternoon to the evening, Revolver’s NAIDOC Dance returns for its fourth edition, celebrating Aboriginal culture, community and creativity. Prepare for 10 non-stop hours of Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander DJs including Anima Omada, Bergjr, Dayle, Fosters, Mount Mike, pvrtal, TREY and Yarra.
What’s more, the event is in support of VACCA, the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, with 100 per cent of ticket sales as well as a portion of bar proceeds going towards supporting Aboriginal children and families.
Hardcore at Revs
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- 18 July
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Revs is bringing in the heavy hitters, with Eight Count, Grim Reality, Grave Risk, G.U.T..T.A. and Pleasers A.D. taking to the stage for a night of chaos. Straight out of Frankston, Eight Count are set to deliver what Devil’s Horn Zine calls “some of the hardest and most aggressive hardcore we’ve heard in years.”
They’ll be joined by ’90s hardcore legends Grim Reality, powerhouse hardcore crossover group Grave Risk, fellow Frankstonites G.U.T..T.A and sad boy punks Pleasers A.D for what is set to be a full-throttle evening of fun.
Never Enough x Revolver Fridays
- 18 July
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Never Enough takes over Revolver Upstairs for a dual-stage extravaganza featuring electronic music across two distinct spaces. The main stage showcases Never Enough acts from midnight including Work Wife, Esteé Louder x Simonetti, and Mason Browne x ONYX, while Revolver Fridays commands the cage from 10pm with Modulor, Ryan Powderly, Mønarchhh and Mike Callander. The marathon event kicks off with Henry Who on the dinner set and continues until Rise & Shine with Sunshine takes over from 7am Saturday morning, delivering nearly nine hours of continuous electronic music across multiple stages and environments.
50 Years of Iron Maiden
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- 19 July
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One of the world’s most epic and influential heavy metal bands is turning 50 (yep, you heard that right), and a big birthday deserves an even bigger party. Australia’s number one Iron Maiden tribute band Aces High is ready to hit the stage, bringing covers of the band’s biggest tracks from across their lengthy discography. Prepare for screaming guitars, metal madness and an energetic live set you won’t soon forget.
Foovana + System of a Don’t + Killing In The Dame + Green Daze
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- 26 July
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This one’s for those missing the good old days of radio rock. Four of our favourite cover bands have joined forces to rip some songs from the nineties and noughties.
Foovana combines the grungy energy of both the Foo Fighters and Nirvana, System of a Don’t deliver nu-metal gems, Green Daze offer power chord punk and Killing in the Dame, Melbourne OG female-fronted Rage Against the Machine tribute, deliver politically-charged rap rock. A true blast from the past – you won’t want to miss this one.
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This article was made in partnership with Revolver Upstairs.
