Get Jazzy in Moonee Ponds!
Who doesn't like the smooth, funky sound that is Jazz? Join us in October for a Jazz Street Party like no other!
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is back from October 20 -29. The 10 days of festivities will include performances from international stars and Australian jazz artists. This year the festival will be ringing in a jazz street party at Hall Street, Moonee Ponds on Sunday, 22 October.
Hall Street will be closed to all traffic for the day with a jazz stage kicking off from 2pm. From 6pm onwards, there will be three official after parties happening across various local venues. So pop on your dancing shoes and come check out the live gigs and DJ sets at this FREE event.
It's a party and you're all invited!
Sunday, 22 October. Save the date!
Check out the event details below:
Hall Street Pop Up Stage:
2:00PM – The Georgia Brooks Swingtet
Imbued with a decidedly vintage tone, a natural elegance and a great respect for the classic repertoire of the 1920s and 30s, Georgia Brooks and her toe-tapping swingtet channel the spirit of classic swing-era jazz clubs.
3:30PM – Jake Amy Trio
Jake Amy delivers a raw and energetic fusion between hip-slinging Afro Cuban syncopation, jungle beats and dark house colours. An amalgamation of some of Australia’s leading improvisers, Jake’s trio consists of Jordan Pereira on drums and Stephen Lane on bass.
5:00PM – Kaiit
Described as the lovechild of Jill Scott and Erykah Badu by Scott herself, PNG-born soul and hip-hop artist Kaiit charms audiences as she flips between chilled soul and feisty rhymes. Since taking home the Best Soul/R&B Award at the 2019 ARIAs, Kaiit has been busy playing festivals and supporting international heavyweights SZA and The Internet on tour.
Local Venue Performances
Stella Anning Trio
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Valley Cellar Door, Moonee Ponds
Yael Zamir
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Marcellaria, Moonee Ponds
DJ Chelsea Wilson
7:00PM – 10:00PM
Mango Lounge, Moonee Ponds
Visit the Jazz Westside: Moonee Ponds web page here.
For more information, email business@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 8866.