IS THAT GARAGE? — VOL. 18 at THE TOFF IN TOWN, MELBOURNE

On July 25, we're back at The Toff in Town for another journey through the UKG continuum—from soulful rollers and classic 2-step to bassline, percussive club weapons and everything in between. Five hours, one dancefloor, and a lineup built to keep things moving from the first record to the last.

Leading the night is Tuff Trax, a true pillar of Melbourne's UK garage community. As co-founder of Bubble UKG, one of the city's longest-running garage collectives, he's spent years shaping the local sound while releasing on labels including ec2a, Shall Not Fade, Time Is Now and Plastik People. Backed by support from DJ EZ, Interplanetary Criminal, Main Phase, MJ Cole and many more, expect an expertly crafted set from one of Australia's finest.

Opening the journey is a special NATTYNAT b2b Olive. Two selectors united by a genuine love for UK sounds—NATTYNAT brings infectious energy, jungle roots and bass-heavy selections, while UK-born Olive delivers the unmistakable swing and soul of classic UK garage. Together they're guaranteed to set the tone from the moment the doors open.

Keeping the momentum rolling is KAHU, whose sets effortlessly weave together house, boogie, bass and global influences while proudly championing his Māori heritage. Fresh from stepping into the Music Booker role at Section 8, KAHU continues to establish himself as one of Naarm's most exciting selectors.

Then comes Mothafunk—Chicago-born, Naarm-based and one of Melbourne's most respected musical curators. A Triple R host, journalist and lifelong crate digger, she brings an eclectic approach that moves seamlessly through house, disco, breaks, bass and beyond, always with the dancefloor front of mind.

And as the lights dim and the room settles into the early hours, Garçon & Friends take over the controls. The crew behind Is That Garage? return to close things out the only way they know how—with deeper cuts, exclusive dubs, special guests and the unmistakable energy that's become synonymous with the party.

Saturday, July 2511PM–5AMThe Toff in Town

UKG. Bassline. Two-step.

See you in the dance.