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JULY For the CONVERTS:

The Chvrch of MANKIND, call upon ye to solve this equation. Do so and prosper.

The “Triad of Estimation”, where S = (O+4M+P)/VI

We start with our equation with O = “Optimist”, a Thursday night in the basement of the historic Esplanade hotel with a youthful line up featuring:

Mankind (Tas) continue to bring their signature blend of gothic rock, post-punk, and hypnotic psychedelia to stages across Australia. The duo are known for their energetic live performances layered with rich, dynamic soundscapes featuring emotive vocals, melodic basslines, droning synths, and booming percussion.

Recent accomplishments for the duo of Dan (bass/vocals) and TJ (percussion) saw them support Aussie music icons Regurgitator and The Mavis’s, a 9 date “HOME State Tour”, the 4-date Melbourne “HOME Away From Home” Tour, headline Le Deux Fest, open for UK industrial legends Attrition, and bring their captivating energy to Junction Arts Fest, Unconformity Fest, Party in the Paddock and the Outta Control Tour —a selection of unmissable live experiences.

Mankind are ready to take their dark, atmospheric sound to new heights in 2026. If you’re a fan of bold, genre-blurring music with an edge, this is the show you won’t want to miss.

ORPHIX is a 6 piece chaos inducing garage band from the outer west of naarm, constantly blending different genres into a world of hard and slow tunes, with unique licks and brocken sticks, itll be a killer night with the right vibes 🔥

Big Black Maria are the newest and most exciting experimental rock band breathing life into the Melbourne/Naarm rock scene.

Mamma Chen’s acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, the true owners of the land that we live and operate on. We would like to pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.