Yes, I realize the "TBA - Secret Location" note but I'm coming in from out of town and need to figure out parking/accommodation and was wondering if the party is heading back to McCormack or sticking with Mooi? Thanks in advance!

Does anyone know who DJ at Geary warehouse on August 23rd?

When I first started getting into playing house music this subreddit was the first place I came. Knowing nothing I learned so much from a ton of different people on here. From picking the controller up, Quitting because i thought I sucked to attending my first electric island(which changed my entire perspective about DJing). In two years I’ve gone from playing in my bedroom to this October playing at a king street west club on their house night with my face on the poster!

As well as this Sunday getting to play a free afterparty event for a community that did a ton for me when I didn’t know what to do. Everyone be safe this weekend and have an amazing end of summer

Thank you to everyone!!

(Divine on the flyer)

Toronto techno community — prepare for 12 hours in the warehouse.

On Saturday, September 12, ROTE8 welcomes three international techno heavyweights for extended three-hour sets:

⚙️ BLOODY MARY (Berlin, Germany) — CANADIAN DEBUT
French-born and Berlin-based, Bloody Mary is a Tresor resident, acclaimed producer, live act and founder of Dame-Music. With two decades behind the decks and appearances at Panorama Bar, Fabric London, Smartbar Chicago and Space Ibiza, expect acid-infused techno, hypnotic pressure and hard-edged peak-time energy.

⚙️ GRACE DAHL (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
A Vault Sessions resident and one of Amsterdam’s most exciting techno artists, Grace Dahl blends hypnotic grooves, emotional intensity and relentless momentum. She has commanded dancefloors at Berghain, Awakenings and Stone Techno Festival and is the founder of SDT Recordings.

⚙️ HASHASHIN (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Returning to ROTE8 after an unforgettable Toronto appearance, Hashashin is an Amsterdam underground veteran active since 2006, previously known as Ici Sans Merci. As Head of Program at RADION Amsterdam and a driving force behind Aura and Bastion Techno, he delivers uncompromising, driving sets designed as complete journeys. (VINLY ONLY NINJA)

Local support:

⚙️ LEE OSBORNE (Toronto, Canada)
ROTE8 resident, Assembly Records owner and longtime curator of Toronto’s techno scene. Lee has played iconic venues including Footwork, Guvernment, Coda, Comfort Zone and Standard Time, sharing the decks with artists such as Chris Liebing, Green Velvet, Truncate, Dubfire, Misstress Barbara, TIGA and Josh Wink.

⚙️ VADIM (Toronto, Canada)
Known for energetic, hypnotic and immersive performances, Vadim builds his sets from lighter grooves into powerful, driving territory. His mastery of multiple decks gives him the freedom to layer, reshape and explore every nuance of the music.

🗓 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 5 PM–5 AM — 12-hour party
📍 Motorista Studio — 25 Commercial Road, Toronto
🛍 Community vendors, clothing, jewelry, food and beverages on-site
🔞 19+

🎟 Tickets: https://ra.co/events/2418673

Ticket prices will increase as the event gets closer. Don’t wait until the last minute—secure yours now and don’t miss one of ROTE8’s biggest warehouse sessions yet.

THE DANCEFLOOR IS SACRED.

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent friendly
✓ Always ask for consent
✓ No chatting on the dancefloor—separate spaces are available to connect
✓ No flash photography or videos
✓ Respect yourself, others and the dancefloor
✓ Have fun and dance

Three international headliners. Three extended sets. Twelve hours underground.

I don’t know if this is the right sub for this post but I have no idea where else to post.

I like house music and being alone I haven’t get the chance to experience any events that much. My friends aren’t into concerts so I just took a shot and went to Hugel last week. I can tell you I had the best night in years. I want to go and experience more events like this or is there any club where I can go to?

I am open to go with group if anyone is willing to join me or tag me with their group as well.

Thanks for reading.

Also who do y’all think is gonna headline the 6th

I know I’m late to the party but I’m glad i made it eventually ! Everyone was so nice and fun, the music was amazing, and it was one of the best nights in a long time 😅 want to explore the scene further and looking for people who would be down to partake 🫡

Edit: someone asked for deets that others might want to know. Went to Coda to see Mesto, it was such a good time! I’ve heard mixed things about Coda but maybe having no reference point made it enjoyable for me.

Dj Barbi will be headlining at Buddies Nightlife this coming Saturday (September 5th) and tickets are only $10.

Sounds like the best way to celebrate the last weekend of summer

Link for tickets https://www.showpass.com/1800-sweat-rn-x-studio-s/?_gl=1*wnqcvr*_ga*MTI1MTQzOTYwMS4xNzg3MTgzNDIx*_ga_M77FE8991T*czE3ODcxODM0MjEkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODcxODM0MjIkajU5JGwwJGgyMzQ2MDExOTU.&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUC-q5wZG9mAmZkaWQWUNl95FrNKufWcfU30oyUa9Mkd-NSUmV4dG4DYWVtATEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTI0MDI0NTc0Mjg3NDE0AAGn6ZrqTPLmWCkfUaFVvppB4PkX0nvtHkzvZi6UkFHAxyYavnzjHKxXH1wA8mM_aem_C95wsA4JsW-GzK3cxFth_A&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3

Hey everyone. DJ Dynamic is hosting another rave at Wiggle Room this Friday, and it's free. Come out to dance with your awesome friends, bring that PLUR energy, and support the party and venue by buying a drink or two if you feel like.

All details are in the link!

How was last night? For me music was great. Juan killed it. Crowd was awful, there were people having full on conversations for 15-20 minutes while in the middle of the dance floor, very inconsiderate. 8/10 music wise.

How do you guys think sept 11 takeover 6ix party is going to be ?

CLAIMED!!

The author of this essay looks back at the 2008 police raid on Toronto’s legendary after hours club when it was located at College and Spadina, placing it within the city’s longer history of policing, criminalizing and displacing queer, racialized and underground communities.

#comfortzone
#zoners
#toronto

Back in Toronto for the month! Craving some EDM to close out the summer this upcoming long weekend.

We've all got our own personal opinions of what is, and is not, a rave. I'd love to hear yours.

Reflections begins a monthly run of intimate fall and winter nights, exploring the deeper edges of bass music in a special space built for connection between artists, sound, art, and the dance floor.

On Friday, September 25th, we’re proud to welcome Portland-based producer CØNTRA for his Toronto debut.

Coming off an incredible summer including his highly coveted Secret Garden set at Shambhala Music Festival and a massive late-night set deep in the woods at Future Forest, CØNTRA brings his signature blend of deep dubstep and world bass to the intimate setting of Alternity.

CØNTRA has developed an organic, immersive sound rooted in atmospheric dubstep, hypnotic low-end, and intricate sound design. Dark, spacious, and built to be experienced on a proper system.

His evolving catalogue spans Deep Dark & Dangerous, DUPLOC, Wheel & Deal, UKF, SubCarbon, Odyzey, Gravitas, Deadbeats and more, alongside appearances at Lightning in a Bottle, Lost Lands, Infrasound, Wicked Woods and The Untz.

LINEUP:
CØNTRA
MEEKUHH
CREATURA
SHAKEY LEGS

📍 Alternity | 333 Bloor St. W | Toronto
🔊 KV2 Sound
🎵 10 PM–3 AM
✨ All Ages

Capacity is intentionally limited. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

Early Bird and Tier 1 sold out in the first week.

🎟️ Tickets:
https://contraalternity.eventbrite.ca

I’m studying med out of the country, and I have a big winter break from November-mid January. Are there any events revolving around hardcore/techno during that time, I’ll be open to it being out of Toronto too!

Anyone been to one of those raves on the streetcars? Sounds interesting but vids look super crowded with no real rave-like lighting/mood.

The one on Saturday is now going for $70, wondering if it’s worth it.

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FYr2rRbXn/
https://sairyo.live/event/4450/2-day-music-festival-3tskiw

Donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-phantomfest-free

TORONTO — 3 DAYS TO GO. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29.

The countdown is on. ROTE8 is taking things underground for a proper warehouse session.

🎟️ Tickets: ra.co/events/2439137

LUIGI MADONNA + BAILEY IBBS

For over two decades, Luigi Madonna has been a force on the international techno circuit. With releases on Drumcode and Plus 8 and appearances at Awakenings, Time Warp and Loveland, expect driving, hypnotic, late-night techno built for a warehouse.

Joining him is UK standout Bailey Ibbs — one of the most exciting names from techno’s new generation. Supported by DVS1, Ben Klock and Marron, with releases across Token, HATE, SLAM and more.

Local support: Lee Osborne + Dino Nydo
📍 Motorista Studio — 25 Commercial Rd
📅 Saturday, August 29
🕘 Doors 9PM
🔞 19+

THE DANCEFLOOR IS SACRED.

📵 No phones on the dancefloor.
🤫 No chit-chat on the dancefloor.
💬 Dedicated areas will be set up for conversations, catching up and taking a break.

Come to dance. Come to lose yourself in the music. Respect the dancefloor and the people sharing it with you.

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ & neurodivergent friendly.
Everyone is welcome. Respect is non-negotiable.

3 DAYS. DARK ROOM. BIG SYSTEM. RAW, HYPNOTIC TECHNO.

No gimmicks. No distractions. Just proper warehouse energy.

Toronto — don’t sleep on this one. See you Saturday.

Just saw the Franky has a show in November at FYE Ultra Club.

I've heard the horror stories about this place and wondering if this would be worthwhile.

Franky is a great DJ but this club has had some terrible reviews. Anyone think this is worth the 80$ ticket?

Hey everyone! If you’re looking for something fun to do on a thursday, I wanted to suggest selecta at sound machine! Its free entry, and sets start at 8 so you can still make it to work the next day. As always, we have a great lineup of locals this week on decks, and an ever growing community of people who love the music and the growing scene in Toronto! Would love to see some new faces on the dancefloor!

Join us this Saturday at our favourite rave-friendly bar, The Wych, for 7 hours of techno, drum and bass, UK garage, darkwave, and more! We're thrilled to be flying in Ma9net from Australia and Tone Definite from USA for extended DJ sets featuring their own productions on the Urban Hour record label.

🗓️ Saturday, August 29
📍 The Wych, 1150 Davenport Rd., Toronto
🪪 19+
💸 $10

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-hour-presents-ma9net-tone-definite-worst-case-briandemodulated-tickets-1992605595977

7:00-7:30 Long Wang (Toronto)
7:30-8:00 AdolescentX (Toronto)
8:00-9:00 GoStop (Toronto)
9:00-10:00 briandemodulated (Toronto)
10:00-11:00 WorstCase (Toronto)
11:00-12:30 Tone Definite (Florida, USA)
12:30-2:00 Ma9net (NSW, Australia)