The Melbourne Techno Collective was founded in 2002 as an outlet for Melbourne techno dj's and live acts. Earning a strong following throwing free events throughout Melbourne, the Collective eventually found a permanent home in the basement of the Mercat Cross Hotel in early 2003. Already known for the infamous Centrafugel events, the dark atmosphere of the Mercat's basement was the perfect home for the Collective's underground sounds, becoming known colloquially as the "Techno Dungeon" among Collective regulars.
continuing to grow since the early day's on the scene, the Collective has since toured international techno artists such as, Justin Berkovi, Ignition Technician, Mike Humphries, Technasia & Cave providing world-class acts in an intimate club environment.
However the Melbourne Techno Collective has always remained true to their underground virtues and original free party ethos, consistently promoting free events and supporting up and coming techno DJ's and live acts by providing the avenue to be heard. To this day the Melbourne techno Collective remains the home of grass roots techno in Melbourne and ensuring that Melbourne remains home to some of the most talented techno acts in the world..
