FREE ENTRY | Mankind + Funkytown Fish + Hot Milk Machine
Espy Basement (St Kilda, VIC)
Thursday, 23 July 2026 7:30 pm
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.
Funkytown Fish is a punk/indie rock foursome bringing the riot grrrl movement of the 90s into the 21st century. The band dives into politics, gender, sexuality and life as a fem-presenting person. The band consists of Elena E-S; the lead singer, the lead guitarist, Scar Mclachlan, Ani Luscombe on the bass guitar and Stella Klironomakis on the drums. Funkytown Fish - up and coming, brash and will not be ignored.
Hot Milk Machine is a foaming four piece punk-rock and modern-grunge group taking Naarm by storm. From selling out The Whole Lotta Love Bar, to headlining The Tote, and even winning the 2024 Cosmic Jive: Battle of the Bands; Paige, Alannah, Rosie, and Oz are frothing up a storm. Their debut single Please (Let Me Get What I Want) is a nostalgic sound with all the grit and teenage angst you could ever need. Inspired by bands like Silverchair, Hole, Amyl and The Sniffers, Pixies, and even Courtney Barnett, their sound is unique and ever presently Melbournian, sounding like fresh mud from a pair of Doc Martens on the steps of Flinders St Station.
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.
Funkytown Fish is a punk/indie rock foursome bringing the riot grrrl movement of the 90s into the 21st century. The band dives into politics, gender, sexuality and life as a fem-presenting person. The band consists of Elena E-S; the lead singer, the lead guitarist, Scar Mclachlan, Ani Luscombe on the bass guitar and Stella Klironomakis on the drums. Funkytown Fish - up and coming, brash and will not be ignored.
Hot Milk Machine is a foaming four piece punk-rock and modern-grunge group taking Naarm by storm. From selling out The Whole Lotta Love Bar, to headlining The Tote, and even winning the 2024 Cosmic Jive: Battle of the Bands; Paige, Alannah, Rosie, and Oz are frothing up a storm. Their debut single Please (Let Me Get What I Want) is a nostalgic sound with all the grit and teenage angst you could ever need. Inspired by bands like Silverchair, Hole, Amyl and The Sniffers, Pixies, and even Courtney Barnett, their sound is unique and ever presently Melbournian, sounding like fresh mud from a pair of Doc Martens on the steps of Flinders St Station.