Tasty Raid 30th Anniversary

Celebrate a Milestone in Melbourne/Naarm Queer History!

Join us for a spectacular one-night event as we pay tribute to Tasty, the iconic 90s Queer nightclub.

This unforgettable celebration of our community marks 30 years since the notorious Tasty Raid, when 467 patrons were unjustly strip-searched by Victoria Police. The raid, later deemed unlawful, garnered international outrage and became a pivotal moment in Australia's LGBTQI+ history, often referred to as our own Stonewall moment.

This fabulous evening will be held at Inflation, one of Melbourne/Naarm's most renowned party venues. 

Tasty co-founder and DJ Gavin Campbell has reunited with long-time collaborators Gerard O’Connor and Jono Francisco to curate an event that spans four fantastic levels, including the venue's rooftop bar, Top Yard. Each level will be brimming with delicious Queer energy and entertainment.

The night will be soundtracked by three of Tasty’s original 90s DJ legends, along with two 21st century DJ additions and two current local favourites. Live performances throughout the evening will add to the excitement, making the Tasty Raid 30th anniversary the most talked about club event of 2024.

Highlights of the night include an exclusive three-hour back-to-back set by original Tasty resident DJs Peter McNamara and Gavin Campbell, followed by another original 90s Tasty DJ, Arlen de Silva. Renowned drag artist Jandruze is also a great DJ and we can't wait for their main floor closing set!

Also performing is DJ legend Debra Walters who's Tasty debut set at the 20th anniversary in 2014 is still remembered fondly. Current Melbourne/Naarm favourites Hip Hop Hoe (Pony Club Gym) and Sugar Plump Fairy, the mastermind behind the quarterly dance sensation Bruno, will also grace the decks.

Inflation’s ground level cafe area will transform into a tasty burlesque performance space hosted by Dandrogyny, with an exclusive Tasty raid themed performance from Yummy, plus the legendary Maude Davey, drag star Polly Filla, disco queens Tanzer (who will perform and DJ) and Jono Francisco, with DJ extraordinaire Philvester, more Hip Hop Hoe and sizzling hot, class acts Izzy Rose, Serenity and Nastia Drag!

In the 1990s, Tasty introduced the concept of a safe, consensual play area/darkroom to Melbourne/Naarm nightclubs, infamously dubbed The Grope Maze. The Tasty Raid 30th anniversary event will also include this feature, spanning the entire Inflation basement, created exclusively for Tasty by legendary Trough X producer and designer, Nik Dimopoulos.

This historic and inclusive celebration honouring Melbourne/Naarm's LGBTQI+ community is a not-to-be-missed event.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, August 10th

Time: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Venue: Inflation, 60 King Street, Melbourne (rear entry, via Geddes Lane)