News

Battle to save a local music venue – again

The fight to protect Melbourne's beloved Tote was supposed to have been won in 2010. But now history is repeating itself.

19 Apr 2023 5:35

Jessi Ryan

Music

The Tote. Photo: Johntorcasio, Wiki Images.

In 2010, historic scenes were witnessed in Melbourne, when tens of thousands of people came out in support of The Tote and other live music venues. Fast forward 13 years and once again the community is rallying together to save this important and long-running venue.

This seems accurate. The property has a confirmed listing price of between $6 million and $6.7 million – with the listing online stating that ‘the site is priced for development’.

Unlock this content?

Access this content and more

Join Now Login

Jessi Ryan

Jessi Ryan (they/them) has been creating performance and exhibitions for the past 20 years, both locally, nationally and abroad- in this time collaborating with a huge number of artists from a broad cross section of cultural backgrounds. As a journalist they have written for and been published by some of Australia’s leading arts and news editorial across the last 10 years-and was recognised as a finalist for Globe Community Media Award in 2021. Ryan has also taken photos for a number of print and online publications.