ELEVEN DAYS OF DAREBIN WIDE CELEBRATION
SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER 1Pm – 9pm A curated day of FREE, genre-smashing festivities, art and music. This year, we open the 20th Anniversary of Darebin Music Feast in our brand new hub, Preston Fresh Hood – a place that brings together food, art and live music to the Preston Market site, in the heart of Darebin. Internationally acclaimed artist and curator Joseph O’Farrell (JOF) is taking over the abandoned Bingo Hall (upstairs) for one day only! This all-day event includes local commissions, live acts, activities for the little ones and interactive art installations, not to mention the number one BBQ concept act... The Burnt Sausages!
Kids Programming 1pm – 2pm Big and little humans will get their creative energies flowing with circus, drawing and movement classes. Teen Programming 3pm – 6pm Witness the rock stars of tomorrow across gigs, sound installations and art works by some of Darebin’s brightest young talent. Into the Night Programming 6pm – 9pm Come party and play bingo with some of Melbourne’s best and fresh local produce.
THE RESERVOIR STOMP
On Sunday 30 October the Preston Reservoir Bowls Club will throw open its doors for the biggest suburban shindig of the year: the Reservoir Stomp. It’s an event run by locals for locals…and anyone else who’s ever been too afraid to venture beyond Bell Street to attend a gig. Midday until late Tickets $20
The Stomp celebrates Reservoir’s diverse talent base, with more than 20 of its finest exponents of dance, comedy, funk, soul, salsa, garage, rockabilly, hip hop and punk. To top it off, there’ll be an incredible All Stars Band playing hits from Quentin Tarantino’s iconic Reservoir Dogs soundtrack, barefoot bowls and local food vendors.
ROCKET SCIENCE, THE RECHORDS, THE PUTBACKS, GRINDHOUSE, LA DESCARGA, ANNA GO GO, MCs RANDY (Ricketts Lane ABC TV) and EMMA PEEL (PBS FM), DANNY WALSH BANNED, SHRIMPWITCH, NU REGIME, BINDAAS BOLLYWOOD DANCERS, OUTER URBAN ZONE 2 DANCE CREW + AN ALL STAR BAND FEATURING MEMBERS FROM: PONY FACE, SAINT JUDE, + MUSTERED COURAGE, ROCKWIZ ORCHESTRA, TALEI WOLFGRAMM AND MUCH MORE
Tickets $20 pre-sale : WWW.musicfeast.com.au Limited tickets available on the day
A diverse program of unique special events at Northcote Town Hall. Unsung Heroes of Australian History Monday 31 October, 7.30pm Each song tells an Australian story. Salmon for Breakfast Wednesday 2 November, 7.30pm Kim Salmon in story, song and sketch. Nightingales in the Rose Garden – A Balkan Tavern Soiree Wednesday 2 November, 8pm Songs of seduction and betrayal, of desire fed with honey and quenched with plum brandy. Throttle Thursday 3 November, 7.30pm A cranking, foot-stomping and thrilling musical adventure for those who like to give it full throttle. Miss Colombia Monochromatic Friday 4 November, 7.30pm A tropical nocturnal oceanic force inspired by South American electronica. The Spheres EP Launch Friday 4 November, 8.30pm In light and shadow, drones and overtones provide the live soundtrack to an immersive cinematic installation.
Details and tickets : www.musicfeast.com.au
Workshops and seminars to inform and inspire. Visit the website for full program. Highlights include: Culture. Identity. Song. Music: A Conversation Thursday 27 October, 6.30pm at 303
FREE
Gelareh Pour, Monica Weightman, Yann Falquet & Pascal Gemme (Quebec Fiddle Weekend). Host: Jess Fairfax. Presented with APRA. I Manage My Music Saturday 29 October, 10am – 5pm Northcote Town Hall A day-long workshop specifically tailored for the self-managed artist or band. Music Works Grants Panel Wednesday 2 November, 6.30pm at Open Studio
FREE
With Dean Linguey (Creative Victoria), Laura Imbruglia (Amateur Hour) and Evelyn Morris. Host: Ben Birchall. The Art of Drum Kit Recording @ Head Gap Thursday 3 November, 6.30pm at Head Gap
FREE
FREE
Unlock the mysterious art of quality drum kit recording. With Neil Thomason and Finn Keane. You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: Confidence in the Music Industry Thursday 3 November, 6.30pm Northcote Town Hall Embrace diversity, sharpen your pitch and get inspired to step into the spotlight! Presented by Music Victoria.
Details and TO BOOK : www.musicfeast.com.au
A moveable feast for all the senses! Saturday 5 November, 2pm – 6pm Various Venues
A non-stop venue hop, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Darebin Music Feast with 20 great artists in four fabulous hours! Including performances by Dianas, Tim Richmond Group, Steve Boyd’s Rum Reverie and more! Join a crowd of music and food lovers to make your way through a selection of bars and cafes enjoying live music at each stop. Hoppers can take a route from Reservoir to Preston or from Northcote to Preston. Hopping along is free, but registration is requested for your travelling comfort.
Bowie fan? Prince fan? Party fan? Join us for all 3! Saturday 5 November, 6.30pm – 10.30pm Preston Fresh Hood at Preston Market
A celebration of these two luxuriant musicians and fashion icons. Get your sequins on and join us at the new Fresh Hood in Preston to pay tribute and party-party! Special guests include Geraldine Quinn, The Prince Bowie Dancers & DJ Wheelan, plus makeup artists, confetti canons and costume appreciation!
Details and REGISTRATION : www.musicfeast.com.au
Music is for everybody so why are all the rock stars grown-ups? This year, Darebin Arts’ Loud Mouth has jam-packed Music Feast with an array of inclusive and accessible FREE and ticketed events for the whole family to bop along to!
Kiddyrock Workshops Wednesday 2 – Friday 4 November, 9.30am – 10.15am, Northcote Town Hall An all dancing, all drumming, afro-beat inspired workshop for children aged 2–5 and their carers. Bookings are essential! Thursday morning’s workshop is Auslan interpreted.
Musical Chairs by Invisible Orchestra & Polyglot Theatre Saturday 5 November, 10am – 5pm, Northcote Town Hall
An exciting free musical experiment for children aged 4+ and their adults, where sounds are created with your body in the most unconventional and hilarious ways! We invite you to drop by, use your imagination (and your bum) to shimmy, squash, bump and bop your way around the orchestra. Check website for session times.
Closing Party Sunday 6 November, 11am – 1pm, Preston Fresh Hood at Preston Market Get the party started with Useful Songs for Little People by Teeny Tiny Stevies. Then, get ready to rock with Tessa Waters’ How To Be A Rock Star. A high-energy show about body positivity and feeling like a rock star. Part disco, part rock-star training, kids will kick off the closing party learning essential skills to explode the dance floor!
A one-off sonic event as part of Darebin Music Feast. Monday 31 October, 5.30pm Northcote Town Hall Forecourt
FREE
Curated by JOF and performed by local participants Bear witness as a keen and mighty collection of local guitarists and heavy metal enthusiasts play the iconic and immortal Metallica hit Enter Sandman. All at once and all together, a barrage of guitars will fill the air in this unique and glorious live music experience. It’s a celebration of teenage rebellion, the journey of playing in a garage band and turning up your stereo to 11 to live your rock star dream. Be part of rock history!
Showcasing some of Darebin’s finest local busking talent. Various days and times between Thursday 27 October – Friday 4 November Preston Fresh Hood at Preston Market
FREE
Check out Preston’s newest venue, grab delicious eats and drinks and let some fabulous local musicians win you over. Featuring Songwriters’ Collective & Darebin Songwriters’ Guild. Buskers register now for a 20-minute open mic spot. First in, best dressed!
Details and TO PERFORM : www.musicfeast.com.au
Sunday 6 November 11am – 6pm Join us for the FREE Closing Party at Preston Markets and celebrate 20 years of Darebin Music Feast! Kick off your morning with family fun... Including free face painting, rock star styling and plenty more! 11am Teeny Tiny Stevies
12pm How To Be A Rock Star
Lunch Enjoy some food and refreshments from Preston Fresh Hood (bar opens at 1pm)
2pm Totally Mild
3pm Alex Lahey
4pm Dorsal Fins
5pm Clairy Browne
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Darebin Music Feast and City of Darebin thank our 2016 Sponsors & Partners.
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Every endeavour was made to ensure all information is correct. Please visit our website www.musicfeast.com.au to double check details and for more information. Darebin Music Feast and Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as
the traditional landowners and the historical and contemporary custodians of the land on which the City of Darebin and surrounding municipalities are located. Council also recognises and pays tribute to, and celebrates, Darebin’s long standing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.