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Nadya’s SoulSka In Stilettos @ Django Bar, Camelot Lounge, Sat 20th September 8pm with Special Guests $35 + BF or $40

Camelot Lounge: Nadya’s SoulSka In Stilettos

Camelot Lounge 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, NSW, Australia
Part gig, part party, part glorious musical mayhem—SoulSka in Stilettos brings the sass, the soul, and the ska. This seven-piece groove machine blends soul, ska, retro pop, and a sprinkle of country sparkle into a joyous, genre-hopping ride. Think Etta James doing high kicks with The Specials, Aretha slow-dancing with…

The Concourse: Jazz at the Lounge 2025: Gregg Arthur Up Close

The Concourse, Chatswood 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Lose yourself in Australian singer songwriter Gregg Arthur’s warm baritone when he returns to the Lounge for an intimate concert of his own award-winning compositions alongside favourite jazz standards from the musicians who influenced his life in song. Endorsed by the biggest names in jazz and praised by his contemporaries…
Kew Court House Live

Boroondara Arts: Jarabi

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Jarabi Band leads audiences on a dynamic journey from the ancient Manding Empire of West Africa to modern-day city life, weaving the timeless musical traditions of Guinea with contemporary sounds of Melbourne's vivid music scene. Led by visionary master musician Mohamed Camara, Jarabi crafts a unique fusion of infectious rhythms…
Kew Court House Live

Boroondara Arts: Nathan Slater and Richard Tedesco’s Nylon ’48

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
In 1948, the world of music changed forever when nylon strings replaced gut, bringing a new warmth and versatility to the guitar. Now, Tedesco & Slater honour that pivotal moment with Nylon ‘48—a performance where history meets innovation. Blending flamenco’s fire with jazz’s improvisational freedom, this duo transforms the nylon-string…

Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Natasha Diggs + Surprise Chef + Tenderlonious x Horatio Luna

Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Kicking off the 2025 festival in style, Fed Square pulses with a dream collaboration as UK multi-instrumentalist Tenderlonious teams up with local groove masters Horatio Luna and On-Ly. Celebrating the release of their hotly awaited new record Superb, Surprise Chef serve up a slice of cinematic soul and infectious grooves for an irresistible hometown party. Then, international superstar DJ Natasha Diggs (US)…

Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Masters & Apprentices

The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
Danilo Pérez has led the way as one of the most influential pianists and composers in contemporary jazz. His deeply expressive improvisation and virtuosic piano technique combined with his unique blend of Latin American, African and European influences, has been admired by his contemporaries and audiences for nearly four decades.…
Kew Court House Live

Boroondara Arts: Bob Sedergreen and friends

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Bob and Mal Sedergreen are well known jazz and blues identities in Melbourne’s live music scene. Both have performed locally and internationally at concerts and major jazz festivals. Ivan Rosa is an experienced, driving and empathetic bassist whose association with Bob, spans decades, involving many live gigs, residencies and recordings.…

Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Fem Belling

The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
The Hormesis Project is the latest endeavour from award-winning South African multi-hyphenate Fem Belling. Featuring a unique lineup of single-melody instrumentation — voice, three violins, cello, double bass and drums — this project explores the intersection of contemporary groove and improvisation within the vocal and string jazz world. Through original…
Late Night Jams

Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Late Night Jams

The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
Champions of the UK’s cutting-edge jazz scene, Jazz re:freshed return with a bold and boundary-pushing double bill featuring Amy Gadiaga and DoomCannon, alongside a line-up of their best DJs. Originally founded to spotlight the talent of underrepresented young artists, Jazz re:freshed has since scouted and nurtured the biggest names in UK jazz including Shabaka Hutchings, Yussef Dayes,…

Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Free Jazz at Fed Square

Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Get ready for a full-throttle celebration of swing, soul, and sizzling solos as three local big bands take over Fed Square for Big Band Saturday — a free, open-air concert on the opening weekend of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. From the soaring brass of Australia’s premier Air Force Big…
Grazeland Takeover

Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Grazeland Takeover

Grazeland 20 Booker St, Spotswood, VIC, Australia
Jazz Fest is taking over Spotswood hotspot Grazeland with two huge days of free music. Enjoy a vibrant mix of local jazz, bossa nova, funk and West African grooves as you explore the West’s favourite playground for foodies.

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