If you turn me down once more, I'll join the Bigger Boot show with Clara Darcy and God Bless the CWA.

Bet you, they would welcome me, with open arms.

First you love me, yes; then you love me, no,

I don't know where I stand.

Do we march together down the aisle?

Or do I march toward the band?

If you think I won't find romance, in the Bigger Boot show with Clara Darcy and God Bless the CWA,

Think about those tunes with all their charm.

Just one more time are you gonna be mine, or au revoir cheri,

It's the Bigger Boot show with Clara Darcy and God Bless the CWA for me.

BIGGER BOOT @ THE TOTE UPSTAIRS W/ CLARA DARCY & CWA

Melbourne's premier hip hop open mic night running monthly at The Tote facilitated by Melbourne's Mono The Messenger and our resident DJs, Mizhap and DJ Rellik join us and the community for a night of live hip hop. Local rappers come and set the stage with live freestyle cyphers and open mic.

Special guest performance this month by Drifter.

Tickets available through Oztix. We encourage you to purchase your tix to confirm your spot as there is limited capacity.

The Dojo Open Mic

Nunchukka Superfly bring their electrifying live energy to the legendary Tote for a rare Melbourne appearance, with the wonderfully melodic MOLER and the rocking powerhouse GRYTT also appearing.

This will be a night of the blistering 3-piece bands!

NUNCHUKKA SUPERFLY, MOLER, GRYTT live at The Tote

Plastic Section and Future Primitives invade The Tote front bar for a Sunday afternoon of raw, unhinged, primal garage rock ‘n’ roll! Plastic Section create a dirty rockabilly rhythm ‘n’ blues noise with guitar, bass and drums. Future Primitives go ape on guitar, keyboard and drums to make their wild garage rockin’ racket. Free show, Future Primitives on at 3pm, Plastic Section on at 4pm.

Plastic Section + Future Primitives in The Tote Front Bar

Butcher + Mitch Lane + Flesh Cherub play the tote upstairs on Sunday 27th September. Doors 6:30pm

Butcher + Flesh Cherub + Mitch Lane @ Tote Upstairs

Good things take time!

After years of playing in different bands, sharing stages and touring together, Benny J Ward and members of Melbourne garage-pop outfit Lava Fangs finally unite for a split 7" on Cheersquad Records & Tapes, launching Thursday, October 1 upstairs at The Tote.

Drawing on a shared love of hook-heavy power pop, garage rock and classic Australian underground guitar music, the split captures two artists whose paths have crossed countless times before finally finding their way onto the same record.

Benny J Ward's side features a super fun powerpop gem alongside a cracking take on "Watch Outside", the cult favourite by The Mono Men—a fitting nod to one of garage rock's great underground acts.

On the flip, Lava Fangs deliver another pair of sharp, melodic garage-pop gems that have all the ingredients to become future underground favourites.

Performing with The Psych Ward, Benny J Ward is backed by an enviable Melbourne lineup featuring Matt Cotter of Even, Link Meanieof The Meanies and acclaimed guitarist Mark McCartney.

Opening the night is Josie Jette (Pointless Daggers!), performing a rare solo set ahead of the launch of her new release!

Pressed in a strictly limited run, the split 7" will be available on the night—a celebration of long-standing friendships, great songs and the enduring spirit of Australia's independent rock community.

Benny J Ward + Lava Fangs Split 7" Launch + Josie Jette (Solo)

PASH PASH PASH: LIVE

You might feel like you've had PASH in your head for months, even if you’ve only just discovered them. With the release of their highly anticipated self-titled EP, PASH are beyond excited to be hitting the road this September and October for a national tour, spanning capital cities and select regional stops.

Led by charismatic frontman Jett, and a growing army of fans both online and IRL, PASH are set on taking over the world with their magnetic live show. All while having a blast doing it.

PASH

Local death metal act Faceless Burial return to The Tote for the first time since their sold out 2025 shows with Iron Lung. Having just completed the recording of their fifth 12", they'll be debuting perplexing new riffs, physically taxing single-kick blasts, deepened pain, and even higher syllable counts per word.

Joining them are this town's beloved hard rockers Aardvark, whose 2024 album Tough Love became a favourite among trad metal wizards and NWOBHM headbangers alike.

Canberra/Brisbane blackened death-thrash enthusiasts Primeval Butcher make their live debut following two exceptionally strong self-released cassette demos. Featuring current and former members of Bloodmouth, Ploughshare, Vile Apparition and more, this is a highly anticipated first outing.

Rounding out the bill are Involucro, a new configuration featuring familiar faces from Melbourne's hardcore and metal underground. With members of Sewercide, Geld, Enzyme and many more, they deliver utterly ripping, high-tempo Italo-hardcore in the vein of Negazione, Raw Power and Death Side.

Faceless Burial, Aardvark, Involucro & Primeval Butcher at The Tote

Planets Caravan are a heavy hitting two piece psychedelic rock & roll band consisting of guitarist/vocalist Aj and percussionist/vocalist Ruari, based in the western suburbs of Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.

Planets Caravan are out to promote their new single Doom broom and upcoming Ep!

Join us for a huge night of rocknroll, a boogie, heavy riffin’ and some doom slaying with special guests Goose Calaboose and The Rartel.

Planets Caravans Doom broom with special guests Goose Calaboose and The Rartel

Live from The Tote Bandroom… it’s Salmon Sisters!

Launching their debut album “Taller Than Normal”, a record yielded from three years of performing together, growing up together and getting it together.

Come celebrate the release on Friday October 9th, with extra special guests Our Carlson, Winksy and Red40pa!nclub!

It will be the most sensational inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational debut album release show.

A good time is inevitable,

Dancing is likely.

Free Beer! Is a lie.

Be there or be bored.

Salmon Sisters “Taller Than Normal” Album Launch W/ Our Carlson, Winksy and Red40pa!nclub

Guttermouth, the unapologetic, wise-cracking punk rock institution fronted by the one and only Mark Adkins, is heading back to Australia for what the band insists—cross their hearts and hope to die—is absolutely, triple-promise-the-last-time their final tour Down Under.

Titled "One Last Time", the run consists of just seven shows in October 2026, giving fans one last chance to catch them live before Mark hangs up his mic for good... or at least until he changes his mind again. Turning 60 years old on October 10 this year and having already visited Australia 20+ times, Mark has officially had it. "I've been coming here since before half of you were born," Adkins said in a recent interview from his couch. "I've seen the beaches, the bars, the bans, the bullshit. I've partied, I've fought, I've blacked out in places I still can't pronounce, enough is enough”

Guttermouth's Australian history is pure punk legend: wild nights, venue bans, "farewell" tours that weren't, and a fanbase that's ridden the chaos for decades. This tour tips its hat to the country that's welcomed (and occasionally booted) them back forever. So, grab a ticket if you're game for one more round. Or don't. Mark's feet are up, cold one in hand, zero fucks left. This is it—'One Last Time,' or whatever the hell comes next...

Fri Oct 09 – Lion Arts Factory – All Ages Doors 730pm

w/ Ebolagoldfish & More TBC

Sat Oct 10 - The Tote, Melbourne - 18+ - Doors 730pm

w/ Ebolagoldfish & More TBC

Sun Oct 11 - Factory Floor, Sydney - 18+ (Unless Accompanied with Guardian) – Doors 4pm

w/ Ebolagoldfish & More TBC

Tue Oct 13 - Hamilton Station, Newcastle - 18+ - Doors 7pm

w/ Ebolagoldfish & More TBC

Fri Oct 16 - The Balcony at Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast - 18+ - Doors 730pm

w/ Fake News & More TBC

Sat Oct 17 - Norton's Music Factory, Sunshine Coast - All Ages – Doors 6pm

w/ Fake News & More TBC

Sun Oct 18 - Crowbar, Brisbane - 18+ - Doors 6pm

w/ Fake News & More TBC

TICKETS & INFO @ www.chopdog.com.au

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GUTTERMOUTH “ONE LAST TIME” FAREWELL TOUR

Melbourne's very own melodic punk rock trio OUTTA SPITE release there new single 'Life At Last Call' Friday October 9th, and to celebrate the release, OUTTA SPITE will be playing the song live for the first time. Accompanied by their bestest friends and kick ass punk bands The Wash and BRODOWN at the legendary TOTE front bar Saturday October 10th for a very fun day show, starts at 3pm, Free entry!!The perfect excuse to day drink (like you ever needed an excuse) It's bound to get rowdy, so be about it and come party with us 🥳

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