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Friday Night, 27th March – DJ Leonel

Leonel Colque is an Argentine-born tango dancer, teacher and DJ, shaped by the tradition of Buenos Aires and refined across three continents. He began his journey in the historic milongas of Buenos Aires, teaching at the legendary Confitería Ideal and studying with some of the greatest milongueros and maestros of our time. His foundation is deeply rooted in traditional social tango — the codes, the embrace, the musicality and the respect for the ronda that define authentic Tango de Pista. While living in Montreal, Leonel qualified as a Semi-Finalist in the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires (Tango Salón category). This milestone reflects his commitment to true social tango.

As a DJ, Leonel brings something unique: he is a dancer first. He understands the floor, the energy of the room and the emotional journey of a milonga. His extensive music collection and deep knowledge of orchestras allow him to build tandas that breathe, flow and invite connection. He plays for dancers — because he is one. As a teacher, he encourages students to master the foundations of tango so they can become confident interpreters — free, musical and authentic on the dance floor.

Saturday Afternoon, 28th March – DJ Jarny

Jarny began tango in 1998. He made key contributions to the Melbourne tango scene in the early 2000s, teaching classes and running community-focused initiatives and events. He was one of the founding members of the famous Czech House milonga in Melbourne, which embodied the ethos of a DJ-centred event. Jarny has always been interested in community building and the social elements of tango, and his DJing aims to connect dancers deeply through golden age music.

Saturday Night, 28th March – DJ Han

Chris Han (DJ Han) is a Brisbane-based Argentine tango DJ renowned for his refined sound quality and emotionally engaging musical sets that blend the timeless elegance of golden-age orchestras with modern sophistication.

He has performed at a wide range of local and international events, including the Brisbane Moonlight Tango Festival, Byron Bay Tango Festival, Sunshine Coast Tango Festival, Darwin Northern Tango Weekend, BASH Tango Weekend, Melbourne Tango Circuit, New Zealand Tango Festival, Bali Tango Fiesta, Beijing Select Tango Weekend, Hanoi La Luna Tango Encuentro, and regular milongas in Seoul.

With over a decade of experience, Chris is celebrated for crafting seamless dance-floor journeys that captivate dancers and reflect his deep understanding of tango’s musical soul.

Saturday Night, 28th March – Barrio Norte Tango

We are happy to add one of the latest Melbourne tango groups to our line-up of live music at MTW 2026.

BARRIO NORTE is a tango quartet, milongero style! Which aim to be danceable 30s and 40s style tangos, inspired by the greatest, such as D’arienzo, Biagi, Tanturi, Troilo, Di Sarli and Pugliese.

The quartet includes piano, violin, bandoneon and bass

Sunday Afternoon, 29th March – DJ Wendy

Wendy’s love affair with tango began 15 years ago and has deepened through countless enriching journeys to Buenos Aires. Over time, she’s become both a graceful dancer and a well-regarded DJ, known for her intuitive musicality and vibrant energy. Her tandas draw from the Golden Age of tango, blending rhythmic elegance with emotional depth to inspire connection on the dance floor. With over a decade of DJ experience, Wendy brings a dynamic presence to every event. Her gift lies in reading the room and crafting musical journeys that uplift, energise, and linger in dancers’ hearts long after the final note. By weaving timeless classics with a touch of contemporary orchestras, she creates a soundscape that’s both captivating and unforgettable.

Sunday Night, 29th March – DJ Zaman

My love of tango began 2 decades ago in Perth, Australia, and I can remember it distinctly—all-you-can-eat Indian buffet and my first-ever tango class (food and tango music became a significant part of my tango travels). A couple of years later, I moved to Melbourne and began DJing at tango practica, learning to become a good DJ by listening to and watching the dancers as I played the tandas.

I’ve become a regular tango DJ in Melbourne and even had the opportunity to DJ at The Mid-Autumn Tango night in Beijing back in 2018. The tango dancers of Melbourne know I have a ‘style’ to music – I’m a rhythmical dancer (milonga, D’arienzo, Tanturi, Biagi) and it reflects in the tandas I play during the night. But I do like to calm the floor, interspersing the night with slower/deeper tandas by Demare, DiSarli, and Pugliese. As a DJ, I enjoy watching dancers connect with the music I play for them and with each other—all the special moments between us during a tanda. I look forward to the opportunity of being one of the DJs for Melbourne Tango Weekend 2026.