The details, in daylight
Alex K played 170 Russell in Melbourne on 10 July 2026. This show has already taken place — see Alex K's page on KeenToGo for their upcoming dates.
Melbourne's underground bunker of a club on Russell Street — 1,050 capacity, pin-sharp sound, and a booking policy that spans techno royalty to touring indie. Alex K is the stage name of Alex Karbouris, an Australian DJ, producer, songwriter and singer born on 29 November 1979 who began spinning on Australia's first dance station, New Wave FM.
Asked about the venue
About 170 Russell
Was 170 Russell previously called Billboard?
Yes — the basement room at 170–190 Russell Street traded as Billboard from 1980 to 2014 before relaunching under its street address as 170 Russell. The space has been a Melbourne nightlife fixture since 1965, when it opened as the Lido, later becoming the Total Theatre.
What is the capacity of 170 Russell?
170 Russell holds 1,050 people — a basement room in the heart of Melbourne with three bars and, by the venue’s own proud claim, stage sightlines from anywhere in the room. Big enough for a proper crowd, small enough that nobody needs binoculars.