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EDITOR’S LETTER What is up inner north? Things are absolutely buzzing this summer, and here at Inner Circle we’re loving every single minute of it! And so we welcome February - officially the last month of summer – unofficially our favourite month of the year, although I’m pretty sure we say something similar every month! February’s Issue 12 is packing quite a punch, and our focus is very much on getting back to basics in highlighting the best of what is happening in the north right now. Kicking things off, our Arts Feature is all about White Night, hitting our city for a full twelve hours straight from 7pm on Saturday 17th Feb. Delving a little into the history of the event and looking at what we can expect this year, both locally and city-wide, our exploration of this cultural phenomenon is not to be missed. Our Community feature this month sees us take a look at The Fitzroy Mills Market. This fledgling addition to our weekly shopping calendar is something we feel has been missing in our local community – a dedicated fresh veggie, fruit and more market with a focus on wellness. Southside has had Prahran Markets for as long as we can remember, but now we have The Fitzroy Mills! The theme of highlighting the best of the region this month continues with our very special feature, ‘The Inner North Fashion Trail’. Here you can follow our mapped guide and explore some of the best fashion spots in the region. Fashionistas, this one is for you! Last, but certainly not least, our Music feature this month sees us preview one of the annual highlights of the local music scene, March’s Brunswick Music Festival. Celebrating 30 years and hitting Sydney Road and beyond from the 3rd of next month, this music extravaganza is going to absolutely smash it. With all this, and plenty more inside, we hope you enjoy our latest exploration of Melbourne’s inner north! James Fox - Editor & Co-Founder, Inner Circle Magazine
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Inner Circle Magazine • Arts
Issue 12 • February
What’s On - Arts Transitions Film Festival 2018
Cinema Nova 380 Lygon St, Carlton Feb 22 – Mar 9 Series of documentaries and inspirational guest speakers; depicting the incredible visions, ideas and technologies that have or will redefine what it is to be human.
Rhythm at the Rochester
202 Johnston St, Fitzroy Every Wednesday until Feb 28 Get your groove on, bust your moves, and socialise all the while! Swing Patrol is back this year to run the two hour dance and chant event. Who said Wednesday nights had to be dull?
Flora at In.cube8r Gallery
321 Smith St, Fitzroy Feb 18 – 27 An exhibition exploring artists’ connection and relationship with nature, filling the space with earthy and botanical marvels. Don’t forget to fill your pockets with a gold-coin donation for the charity of the month also.
Arts News
Written by Nina McQueen
The New Year kicked off to an excellent start in the Inner North’s art community. January was market season, and after its eighth year, The Fitzroy Market at Fitzroy Primary School thrived with locals setting up stalls including arts and crafts – perfect for children and adults alike. You could also check out House of Plants Summer Mini Markets at Native Home, House of Plants. Running through January and February (3 and 17), you can explore five varying stalls with local vintage, recycled and hand-made arts and crafts. If you preferred to keep out of the heat, Spielberg’s latest triumph, The Post starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks was showing at Carlton’s Cinema Nova for an advanced screening. Movie buffs can stay out of the harsh summer sun this February and check out Cinema Nova’s, Transitions Film Festival 2018. Back for its seventh year, this annual festival is screening cutting-edge documentaries exploring the existential
challenges, trends and world-changing creative technologies that redefine our society and human experience. If you’ve just wrapped up Black Mirror on Netflix, this might be an ideal new addiction. Dance away your pains about being back at work every Wednesday this month at Swing Patrol’s, Rhythm at the Rochester in Fitzroy. Re-launching this year for two hours of social dancing, this activity proves that just because your holidays may be over, doesn’t mean the fun has to be! If you’ve checked out the House of Plants Market, why not further immerse yourself in nature and find yourself blooming and blushing at in.cube8r gallery’s exhibition, Flora in Fitzroy. Featuring a handpicked bunch of artists, their work explores their personal relationship with nature beyond our city’s doorstep. Check it out before autumn’s leaves fall!
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Inner Circle Magazine • Arts
Issue 12 • February
CITY OF WHITE Six years ago, our city joined a line-up of cultural capitals in transforming the nocturnal landscape once a year for 12 hours. White Night has become one of Melbourne’s biggest tourism drawcards, and a fabulous excuse to pull an all-nighter for ‘cultural purposes’. Melbourne is just one of nearly 30 cities across the world to engage in the event, centered around three principles “creation, gratuitousness and night”. The whole thing started 15 years ago in Paris, as a festival of art open to everyone - an experience of rediscovering the city from another perspective, a new way of looking at the most well-known architecture and appreciating the lesser-known. “The night is the territory of all possibilities” Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo states on the Nuit Blanche 15-year anniversary. Melbourne continues to prove her right; White Night is about so much more than artistic and cultural experience, it is a cultural
Words by Kathryn Lewis phenomenon. Find yourself among people wandering aimlessly, others intently hipwaggling from one destination to the other, nose in a map or amid groups of students embracing their last few days of freedom on the bank of the Yarra. 2017 was a coming-of-age for the festival when David Atkins Enterprises (DAE) took over the program, winning David Event producer of the year. Despite pulling 600,000 visitors last year, DAE were criticised by reviewers for re-running exhibitions from earlier festivals. This year’s program definitely has a few returns, but promises to be a showcase of some bloody incredible local, and international artists, engineers, designers and everything inbetween. The amalgam of exhibitions and performances on show this year is an enlightening jumble
of colour and experience. You’ll feel just a little bit like you’ve stepped onto a film set surrounded by creatures that I was sure only existed in CGI. Callan Morgan and the Make Mob team’s creation, Utility Kinetic Insect (UKI) is a mind-blowing construction just returned home from the Burning Man festival. You’ll find the creation in the Carlton gardens amid an incredible array of installations. Affectionately referred to as “her”, UKI takes inspiration from Australia’s outback, White Night Melbourne state “Stimulated by her immediate environment, UKI moves with lifelike motion, responding with rhythmic music and light and welcoming interaction from passers-by.”
Remember Ron Weasley’s famous quote, “why can’t it be follow the butterflies?”, saving the nerves of arachnophobic people everywhere is Metamorphosis? A collaboration between the indirect Object, a Blanck Canvas, A
Issue 12 • February
Million Things Music and Geoff Adams, this installation piece is a representation of hope and growth. Carlton Gardens will be dotted with colourful cocoons controlled by human touch, “As you explore, you may see a ripple of light pulse through many, or hear the whole field respond in harmony” White Night Melbourne state. The enchanting experience aims to display the metamorphosis which can happen when we live in harmony. There will be just as much happening inside the Melbourne Museum; artist and illustrator Jarrod Burgess’s exhibition Lost in Aurora is a collaboration with Projector Bike to turn the walls of the museum into an insanely bright work of art. As you move through the museum’s myriad of displays enjoy Meka Audet’s Blue Whale coming to life as it migrates through the building and outside, bringing together the works within and the famous projections on the façade of the building. The night runs across four precincts; starting in Carlton Gardens at the Melbourne Museum, running through the CBD to Flinders Street and across the Yarra to Queen Vic Gardens. White Night 2018 is running 7pm Saturday 17th Feb until 7am Sunday 18th. You can see the full program at whitenight.com.au/ melbourne.
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IN.CUBE8R GALLERY AND EMPORIUM We interviewed Elle-May about her Fitzroy handmade emporium and art gallery - in.cube8r What do you do as part of your job? Oh boy, that depends on the day! If you wander into the gallery on a weekday you will often find me spread out on our green oceanic floor, taking pictures from weird angles trying to hide from the shadows and show off the products in a fun and interesting way! If you come on a Thursday evening you’ll find me serving drinks to artists and their networks who have visited for an exhibition and to check out the 100 odd artists we have exhibiting work via our cubes. I organise workshops, exhibitions, do bookkeeping, maintain all our marketing…. The question is what don’t I do.
What makes in.cube8r so special?! To the public we are a retail store, but to the artists who work with us we are much more. Our creatives rent cubes, shelves, clothing racks and walls to exhibit their work & we take no commission on what they sell (they just pay their memberships to be involved). Besides selling their work to the public on their behalf though, we try to work with them to finetune their offerings and run their creative endeavour as an actual business. Sometimes this is through one-on-one chats and sometimes it’s via our free artist workshops we run each month… depends on the topic! What kind of things do you help artists with? It really depends on the artist. We are in a unique position to get honest feedback from consumers on their products, something they may not get in face-to-face interactions. We also help with marketing, goal setting, social media, running a website & networking. It’s all about creating a space
where they can come together and discuss the issues that relate to them and their craft, as well as providing a chance to network with each other and feel less isolated. If you’re so focussed on the artist side of things, what’s in it for customers? We have so many lovely regulars who come to us for every gift they buy because they know that 100% of what they are paying goes directly into that artist’s pocket. Our customers love seeing the space change and grow… many have been collecting pieces by certain artists for several years now and that they enjoy being part of their creative process. They also enjoy popping in once a month to check out who is new and what they are offering, allowing them to keep those items in mind for gifts they might need. Everyone who shops here knows that when they purchase something they are helping to feed a local artist; it’s a lovely thing to be part of!
IN.CUBE8R GALLERY IS LOCATED AT 321 SMITH STREET FITZROY VIC 3065. MORE INFO WWW.INCUBE8R.COM.AU
Inner Circle Magazine • Community
Issue 12 • February
What’s On - Community House of Plants Summer Mini Markets
366 Johnston St, Abbottsford February 3 and 17, 8am-3pm Pick up a local treasure this summer at one (or more) of the five stalls featured at the House of Plants Summer Mini Market.
Sunday at the Baths
Carlton Baths Each Sunday in February Is the summer heat limiting your energy? Then spend your lazy Sundays at Carlton Baths, where all month a rotation of artists will play live music while you have a dip.
Art for All Cultures
Jean McKendry Neighbourhood Centre 91-11 Melrose St, North Melbourne 19th Febuary Cultural context plays a massive role in what is considered “art”, but effective discourse can help bridge this gap. The Art for All Cultures bimonthly workshops held at the Jean McKendry Neighbourhood Centre do exactly that by fusing art and storytelling to “unite elders from many cultures”.
Community News We’ve got a good feeling about 2018 if January is anything to go by. January 9th marked the date that samesex couples officially became able to wed in Australia – an appropriate and exciting precursor to Midsumma, Melbourne’s infamous LQBTIQ+ Arts and Cultural Festival.
Speaking of “summa”, various summer series events and day parties blasted off this month, including Let’s Get Natural at Howler, Stacks On Festival at CERES and Popchops at Greenwood Loft. More than just parties, these events always prove to be a great way for our community to come together through art, music and culture, and are well worth visiting next time around! Towards the end of January, we also enjoyed The WURUNDJERI SEASONS at Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library.
Written by Quincy Malesovas
The event was centred around a discussion with Bill Nicholson (Wurundjeri Tribe Land Council) on the seasons of the Wurundjeri Country, who detailed local understanding of the seasons and the environment. January was fantastic, but February keeps giving. The big event of the month is White Night. This art extravaganza aims to bring the entire Melbourne community together with a fantastic show of light and sound that is sure to mesmerise. You can check out installations in the inner north and right across the CBD. And for something a little different, each Sunday in February at Carlton Baths, you can join your peers for a feast of live music while you relax and take a dip!
When you think of Fitzroy’s Brunswick St, you probably think of its many watering holes, restaurants and clothing boutiques. Yet Fitzroy dwellers Chris, Ari and Aphrodite, are giving local and wider Victorian growers and makers a chance to display their wares, strengthening the community vibe in the Fitzroy area.
There is a strong community-based emphasis that influenced the choice of the market’s vendors.
The Fitzroy Mills Market was set up to connect local producers and artisans with the Fitzroy and inner North community. The site was originally a clothingmanufacturing mill run by the siblings’ father. While the property was converted into a car park in 2014, the family maintained its time-honored appeal by preserving the mill’s charismatic, industrial bones. With the growing popularity of The Fitzroy Mills as an iconic site of the suburb, it was the siblings’ father who suggested establishing a fresh food and wellness market.
The founders of the market wanted to exclusively support local farmers, growers and artisans, basing their careful selection on the following principles: Quality, Accountability, Sustainability, Community, Connection, Passion, Experience and Education.
“Rose Street has been reinvented over the years predominantly by The Rose St Artist’s market.” says Chris, “but we always thought that a food-based market would help transform the area into a cultural and community hub.” After experiencing the declining health of their father, the family found themselves honing in on healthdirected food and wellness in general, which became a newfound area of passion for the family. “People within Fitzroy and the inner north are conscious about the environment, sustainability, health and wellness, so we felt we needed to do something to reflect these values,” explains Chris. After much mindful planning and preparation, the family established The Fitzroy Mills Market into the vibrant weekly wellness event it is today.
“Generally, we are pretty selective,” says Chris, “We wanted to work with people who were incredibly passionate about their products.”
“There’s a huge emphasis on locally made stuff and the importance of creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. We find this is the biggest difference between other farmers’ markets and us,” says Chris. “We wanted people to come in, do their weekly shopping for groceries and feel comfortable to sit down, relax and enjoy the live entertainment and vibrant artistic space in a lovely, warm community environment”. A lot of the initial vendors were head hunted by the siblings, but once word of the market began to spread, more and more vendors were contacting them hoping to get on board. Hopeful vendors can apply via their website for a spot in the market. The eclectic mix of vendors currently displayed at the market will certainly not fail to satisfy everyone’s culinary needs with choices available for cheese lovers, vegans, the gluten intolerant and the organic conscious alike. If you’re a person who is enjoying getting back to simple, unprocessed food which is locally grown and sourced, then consider the Fitzroy Mills Market as your Mecca.
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You can find pasture-raised eggs from the award winning Old Farm Happy Valley, vegetables grown using organic practices by Mossy Willow Farm, traditional sourdough and other baked goods by Cobb Lane, bone broth from Tonemade, sustainably grown and arranged flowers from Lilac and the Cat, grass-fed meat from 80 Acre Farm, organic vegan raw chocolate by Girl Made Chocolate, as well as ready made food items to be consumed on the spot. Dogs are of course welcome at the market and can indulge in a healthy treat or doggy beer from Canine Wellness Kitchen! See The Fitzroy Mills Market Website or Facebook page for a list of weekly traders. Coffee addicts need not venture any further to satisfy their cravings, as they’ve got you covered with Industry Beans operating their container cafe. “We know that coffee is very important and can be hit-and-miss at other markets. We established really early on that it was essential to partner with one of the best local coffee roasters. Industry Beans are a local institution, they have an amazing coffee product and their food is healthy, fresh and contemporary.” Industry Beans can be found every Saturday at the market in The Fitzroy Mills container, surrounded by a dining hall where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee and some delicious food, while soaking up the community atmosphere to the backdrop of local live music. The market is open every Saturday between 9am-2pm. Do yourselves a favour and take your family, friends and fur-babies, and go sample the delights of the passionate, local growers and makers at The Fitzroy Mills Market.
LUMIN’S WORKSHOP
THE MAKER’S OF
Words by Ruby Syme
John Reading & His partner Maggie
There’s no denying Brunswick is a creative place, and Sydney Road, with its stores full of hand sewn creations, unique accessories and one-of-akind gifts is at the centre of this artistic bubble. We spoke with the makers and creators along this iconic street, and with the shops that stock them about their inspiration, passion and love for what they do.
SANTA CARLA Jode Cowie
For owners Jode Cowie and Alix Jackson, establishing Santa Carla has been a way to work with and support independent artists. “Working closely with a diverse group of makers, we’ve been able to create a permanent space for a carefully curated collection that is growing and evolving with time,” says Jode. “Establishing a space like Santa Carla validates their work which provides the support they need
“The thing we love most about props and costumes is the act of bringing something out of a movie, book or game into the real world,” says John Reading. “After you’ve spent weeks slaving over a new costume it’s just a great feeling seeing it all come together with the makeup and special effects.” Opened by he and co-owner Maggie Hu, after they “first got into cosplay and prop making,” Lumin’s Workshop offers a unique blend of cosplay materials and supplies as well as various workshops. What sets their store apart, John explains, is that the fact they don’t simply offer complete costumes for hire or sale. Instead, the focus lies in equipping cosplay lovers with the skills and materials they need to create their own masterpiece.
to keep on working. We love the work they do.” Stocking a huge range - from jewellery, giftware and accessories to comics, prints and music, this little store is the place to find something special. “Pieces are often either exclusive to Santa Carla, unique, or form part of a limited collection. Everything is crafted with love and attention to detail and forms part of the artist’s creative life,” says Jode. “These artists are creating work that is honest and true to the life they are living - a celebration, a reflection, or a cathartic response to what is happening in the world.”
“We’re completely focused on providing the education and materials for people to make their own unique costumes and props,” says John. “[We also] understand that the community is a large part of what makes cosplay, cosplay, so we try and offer the best help and advice we can.” “The cosplay community itself is also quite special. Everyone is generally so welcoming and willing to share knowledge and help each other out, even if you’re total strangers.”
ARBOR
Ellinor Mazza
Offering creations from over 30 different designers, as well as commissions and remodeling work, Arbor is, as director Ellinor Mazza describes it “a very busy little hive of activity.” “We work really closely with all our artists and we are kind of like a big sprawling family,” she explains. Born in 2011, Arbor has been Ellinor’s chance to explore her love of “making anything and everything” while also promoting the work of Australian designers in the Brunswick community. “We place a great focus on hand fabricated work, when pieces are made from start to finish from metal, as opposed to wax carved and cast or overly produced works,” Ellinor says. This, she explains, adds a little touch of magic to each creation. “When a piece is handmade, the artist is fully present while designing and creating that piece.” “I think our locals and customers who seek us out are after the connection, the feeling that they have a connection to the person who created their piece.”
MR KITLY
FINKI
Bree Claffey
Jay Falkner
Five years spent in Japan, “between the ages of 20 and 25”, was where Bree Claffey’s inspiration for Mr Kitly began.
“Finki is the label I begun in 2008 when my crafting adventures could no longer be contained to the living room, kitchen and bedroom of our little rental house,” explains owner Jay Falkner.
“I was like a sponge, unknowingly soaking up lots of impressions of the architecture, beautiful crafts, and urban environments filled with plants,” she explains. “It wasn’t until I was a bit older that I started to reflect on how that time spent in Japan had influenced how I see and find beauty in the world.” A desire to create a real world space reflecting this and her interest in ceramics and plants was what led Bree to open Mr Kitly in 2010. Now the store is an oasis of indoor greenery, handmade ceramics, ethical clothes and Japanese foodstuffs. Bree works closely with artists from all over the world, and says she is constantly in awe of the “unwavering dedication [these] makers bring to their craft.” “It’s not an easy choice,” she says, as “most of the artists have to supplement their creative life with other work,” but it’s a constant source of inspiration that “in amongst all that they continuously create beauty.” “I feel rewarded just having the chance to be around these folk,” she says.
Starting off on Etsy, progressing to markets, a collective space, then finally its own store, Finki has grown into a stunning collection of clothing, accessories and other handmade goodies. Aside from Jay’s own designs, in fabulous fabrics and cuts, the store also stocks the work of over 40 makers, and Jay says she is constantly inspired by the creations they bring in. There’s also something magical about the handmade elements of each piece that she loves sharing with others. “What I love about handmade is how unique things are… infused with the stylings, heart and soul of the maker,” she explains. “Handmade rejects modern trends and fast fashion and is more about connecting with pieces that were born from a place of pure passion.” “If it rides properly, you’ll keep riding.”
This article is sponsored by Sydney Road Brunswick Association. Find out more at sydneyroad.com.au
Inner Circle Magazine • Fashion
Issue 12 • February
What’s On - Fashion Boho Luxe Market and Festival
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton 2nd - 4th Febuary Australia’s most iconic Latin festival has been created to include all categories of art, culture & entertainment from Latin America
Rose St Artists Market
Rose St Fitzroy, Each Weekend A mecca for all things handmade. Pickup some cute earrings or a funky hand-printed tee, perfect for pairing with those new summer sandals.
Fitzroy Market
Fitzroy Primary School, 17th February It’s been running for 8 years, and this market just keeps getting better and better. Pick through vintage dresses, shirts and jumpsuits and try on shoes or handmade jewellery as you listen to live music.
Fashion News February has arrived! It’s the season for fresh florals, bold shoulders and stripes, all paired with a trusty oversized trench for those cooler days. It’s also the month of some of the biggest fashion releases worldwide, so keep your eyes on the runway for the trends that will dictate much of 2018. With fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris kicking off this month, there have already been hints of what’s to come – and it looks good. Designers have favoured colours from bold yellow and red to demure lilac, and statement jackets, flouncy dresses and mid-length skirts in each hue have been popular. The strong all white look has also been leading the way, and while this isn’t a style for everyone, it’s a bold look that can really turn heads if you get it right. Try bringing it into your wardrobe gradually if you’ve decided to give it a go, perhaps opting for a simple white dress or skirt and shirt pairing before committing to a tailored jacket and pants combination.
Written by Ruby Syme
There’s good news for jacket lovers this year, as besides from the trench coat, which is again making a resurgence, suit jackets paired with shorts are also very in. It’s a trend for all genders; all you need to remember is to keep it simple (not too many accessories, ties or pocket squares) and make sure you get the right fit. There’s nothing worse than an ill-fitting suit or jacket, so make sure you find well made, well tailored styles to really nail this look. Stripes are also big this year, and there’s a focus on blue, white and red colouring, keeping with the nautical theme of the look. Stripes are a faithful classic, and worn right, can turn a simple pants and singlet pairing into an elegant, understated look. Vertical stripes are the ones to favour, as they’ll elongate your silhouette and add to the effortless grace of the trend.
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Quality tailored fashion combining distinctive prints and creative design. Clean styling and quality fabrics make each piece a timeless addition to your wardrobe.
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This is the place to come for signature pieces and timeless staples. You’ll find sophisticated tailoring, elegant dresses in natural fibres and well fitting shirts and knitwear.
A Melbourne based brand creating clothing full of bold prints, creative colours and kooky embellishments. You’ll find shoes, sunglasses and statement earrings in store too.
Dejour Jeans
One stop shop for hand sewn, real denim jeans that are altered to your figure. Find those perfectly tight skinny jeans, or the mum jeans of your dreams without trying on every pair in the store.
An ethical company focussing on original styles with a hint of the avant-garde. There’s funky prints and cuts galore here, with pieces of clothing designed to fit every figure.
Lovehate
A design house created by designer,mother & maker Geneine Honey. Lovehate represents a passion for beautifully hand crafted Jewellery and Accessory pieces.
SPRINKLE
A collection of stunning pieces from designers all over Australia. Find sparkly earrings, quirky prints and an awesome array of statement pieces.
Ethical fashion to suit curvy figures. Prepare for flattering pieces in a range of striking patterns and fabrics. This is Australian made fashion designed to make you look fabulous.
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Classic cuts are reimagined with chic styling and creative prints. This is luxurious fashion with attention to detail, making each piece something truly special.
The Ark Clothing Co
Australian made and ethically accredited brand creating simple styles designed to make you feel confident and stylish. Classic cuts and shapes with elegant prints will take you from day to night and everything in between.
Melbourne Vintage
A crazy collection of flared jeans, funky sunnies, floral playsuits and fur coats. This is where to come for that statement piece you’ll wear over and over again.
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Luxe fabrics, chic simplicity and creative styles that are wearable and elegant. This a collection of essential pieces that will see you transition effortlessly from day to night in comfort and style.
A great collection of pre owned pieces, from funky sandals and shorts to vintage dresses and elegant A-line skirts. If you’re looking for something beautiful, unique and a little bit different, you’ll find it here.
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Styles for every occasion, from jeans and t-shirts to sophisticated dresses and outwear. With on trend pieces sitting alongside classic staples, you’ll find this a comprehensive clothing experience.
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Eclectic pieces with a bohemian edge. Sequins, lace and vintage fabrics come together into stunning pieces perfect for your next festival, holiday or picnic outing.
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Issue 12 • February
What’s On - Music
Music News
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2018 got off to a ripper start with international acts Everything Everything, Future Of The Left, Cigarettes After Sex and Julie Byrne just some of the big names that entertained music lovers with compelling sets throughout the north. Local Aussie favourites The Audreys, rap superstar Miss Blanks and soul purveyors The Teskey Brothers were all highlights of another incredible month of music in Melbourne’s North.
Northcote Social Club, Northcote 3rd February Australian hardcore rockers launch their debut album Mono..
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The Croxton Bandroom, Thornbury 9th February Pop punk legends play The Black Album in full to celebrate the albums 20th anniversary.
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The Curtin Hotel, Carlton 17th February Detroit post punkers hit the road in support of new album Relatives In Descent.
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The Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood, 23rd February Upcoming Aussie sensation touring in support of new single “Watch You Go”.
February continues to keep the good times rolling with The Croxton Bandroom upping the ante with an action packed month. The Thornbury venue is playing host to the likes of UK rapper Wiley Friday 2nd, the reunited Cog Saturday 3rd, Californian indie five piece Grouplove Tuesday 13th and the synth infused sounds of Holy Holy Saturday 17th. The Corner Hotel is also playing host to two massive events in February. The Richmond venue celebrates
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Bob Marley’s birthday with a night of tunes from special guests on Saturday 10th and the following Saturday 17th is a tribute to AC/DC’s Malcolm Young from some of Australia’s most loved rock acts. All profits will go towards the Dementia Foundation. Some of the other picks for February include Oscar Key Sung’s Dance Party at The Gasometer Hotel Friday 2nd, all female rockers Stonefield hitting The Curtin Hotel Saturday 3rd and British songstress Lucy Rose at Northcote Social Club
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Issue 07 • September
BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
Words by Quincy Malesovas
The annual Brunswick Music Festival is a celebration of all that is great about Brunswick. This year the line-up is jam packed with both local and international artists covering a range of genres. Some of Brunswick’s much loved venues will play host, with the Brunswick Mechanics Institute serving as the festival hub. Whether you want to see your favourite local act, or catch an international star, the 2018 Brunswick Music Festival will not disappoint. Kicking off on the 4th March with the Sydney Road Street Party, and running through to the 18th March, this year’s edition is jam packed full of goodness. It’s also extra special as the 2018 edition is celebrating the festival’s 30th year. This is our selection of some of the best of the fest. For the full line up, check out the Brunswick Music Festival website. The Sydney Road Street Party is a huge party. In fact it is one of the largest street parties in Melbourne. With six stages along Sydney Road, it offers something for everyone. This
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year 200 artists are performing, plus there are food and market stalls, as well as all of your favourite bars and cafes. Clear your schedule on Sunday 4th March and head down to Sydney Road to celebrate the best of Brunswick. The line-up for the day is announced mid-February, so keep an eye on the Brunswick Music Festival website. Jojo Abot is a young Ghanian woman who is making waves with her work as both a singer-songwriter as well as with her film/ photography, literature and performance art. One only needs to watch her video clip for her single ‘Gods Among Men’ to realise her creativity and unique sound and style. She performs at the Rubix Warehouse on Thursday the 8th of March. If you’re after some local Victorian sounds, then look no further than Benny Walker. A Yorta Yorta man, Benny Walker won the “Best Aboriginal Talent” award from Music Victoria, and he has opened for Australian icons Archie Roach and Tim Rogers. His music blends Blues
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and Soul music, with a dash of Roots. You can catch him performing live at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute on Friday the 9th of March. Desert Blues is considered to be the root of blues music, and therefore the root of modern rock and all of the genres that it encompasses. One of the finest modern performers of the Desert Blues genre is Mauritania native Noura Mint Seymali. Her music features hypnotic vocals performed over an enchanting rhythm, and whilst Desert Blues is an incredibly old style of music, Noura Mint Seymali is taking the genre to new places. She performs with her band at Howler on Tuesday the 13th of March. Wednesday the 14th of March is a must for lovers of jazz and soul as Daymé Arocena from Cuba takes the stage at Howler. The critically acclaimed singer has an incredibly powerful voice and she has the ability to effortlessly merge a multitude of genres and sounds. The show promises to be an intimate affair, and is one of the must see events of the festival.
It is no secret that Melbourne is home to some of Australia’s (and the world’s) best guitar driven punk bands. One of these bands is Wet Lips, and they are headlining a night that has been curated by local record and zine label Psychic Hysteria. Joining Wet Lips are folk/ psych rock outfit Fair Maiden and the postpunk rhythms of Plaster Of Paris. There will also be a collective of artists from Psychic Hysteria projecting their images throughout the bands performances, and RRR DJ Annaliese Redlich (from Neon Sunset) will be playing tunes between the bands. It all takes place on Saturday the 17th of March at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute.
Music For The People is the closing event of
The High Tide Pool Party is the first time that the Brunswick Music Festival has included a pool party. It takes place at the iconic Brunswick Baths and is an all ages party that promises to be fun for the whole family. The line-up is announced mid-February, but is sure to be fantastic. All the action takes place on the afternoon of Sunday the 11th March.
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the festival. Held on Sunday the 18th of March at Shore Reserve, Music For The People is a great opportunity to pack a picnic and enjoy the late summer sunshine. The line-up will also be announced mid-February, but is promised be a curated line-up of local music. So keep an eye on the Brunswick Music Festival website and start planning you picnic hamper now! What better way to celebrate Brunswick than supporting the venues and artists that make it such a great place to live and visit. Whether you’re a local resident, new to the area, or just interested in listening to and supporting a the Brunswick Music Festival is for you. The festival promises to stimulate your senses as well as making you reimagine what the true diversity of music is today. It’s been running for 30 years, let’s hope for at least 30 more!
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