Revolver Upstairs is one of Australia’s most respected nightclubs and the late night DJ spots showcase Melbourne’s best DJs as well as frequently hosting interstate Australian and international touring DJs.
After the daytime service, live bands, art shows and restaurant taper down on Fridays, the club kicks off and runs right through to midday on Saturday. A few short hours later the venue reopens at 5pm running right through until 9am on Monday. The resident DJ roster reads like a who’s who of influential Melbourne artists including such names as Ransom, Boogs, Mike Callander, Spacey Space, T-Rek, Sunshine and Lewis CanCut amongst many others past and present. The Sunday day parties are a unique clubbing experience and have garnered a loyal following.
Mathew Jonson (Live - DE) — Revolver Fridays
Friday 21st November,
10:00PM - 07:00AM, Revolver Upstairs
Tickets → tinyurl.com/revfridays211125
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Mathew Jonson stands as one of electronic music’s most distinctive voices. Instantly recognizable yet never predictable, his sound fuses dancefloor intensity with rich musicality, shaped by his background in classical piano, jazz drumming, and a lifelong passion for analog synthesis. Known for his hands-on approach and commitment to real-time performance, Jonson continues to push the boundaries of house and techno, crafting tracks that are as emotive as they are physical.
Since his early releases on Perlon and Kompakt, Jonson has become a cornerstone of the global electronic scene—co-founding the influential label Wagon Repair and collaborating in acclaimed projects such as Cobblestone Jazz, Midnight Operator, and Modern Deep Left Quartet. Now based in Berlin, his studio remains a playground of vintage machines and live experimentation, yielding timeless tracks like Marionette, Decompression, and albums including Agents of Time and On Her Blurry Pictures. Beyond the studio, he continues to evolve through projects like Freedom Engine and the Freedom Engine Academy, sharing his deep knowledge and passion with new generations of artists. Twenty years into his career, Mathew Jonson remains a rare artist who bridges the raw energy of the club with the depth and soul of live musicianship.
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Eddie Example
Henry Who
Mike Callander
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Revolver Upstairs respectfully acknowledges the Boon Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation, their elders, past and present, who are the Traditional custodians of he land never ceded. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of lands and waters across Australia, their elders, ancestors, and recognise their continuing connection to, and aspirations for Country.
Revolver Upstairs prides itself on being an inclusive space. Please visit our website for more info: revolverupstairs.com.au/accessibility
