Festival News

Over 31 summer nights from 15 January to 14 February 2021, Triennial EXTRA will present a FREE festival of performance, music, food and bars, and late-night access to NGV Triennial every night between 5-9pm. NGV will collaborate with award-winning chef Adam D’Sylva from Melbourne restaurant Tonka on a pop-up in NGV’s Garden Restaurant featuring outdoor dining. Known for Tonka’s modern Indian cuisine, the pop-up restaurant will feature an exclusive menu designed especially for the festival.

During Triennial EXTRA visitors will be able to dine at the Tonka pop-up restaurant along with culinary experiences across NGV International including Lune Croissanterie’s bespoke pastry inspired by Melbourne designers Makiko Ryujin and Michael Gittings’ Triennial installation in the NGV Tea Room, a Yering Station Wine Bar also in the Tea Room and an Asahi Bar in the Great Hall.

Each night of Triennial EXTRA will feature a lineup of local performances and musicians responding to the NGV Triennial exhibition and DJ sets on the Triennial Summer Stage in the NGV’s Grollo Equiset Garden, presented in partnership with Melbourne Music Week.

DJs performing during Triennial EXTRA include: 6am At the Garage, A.Kid, Agent 86, Andee Frost, Andras, Bertie, Claire Knight, DJ Manchild, dj pgz, DJ Small Dry, Edd Fisher, Edge Worker, emerald, Gavin Campbell, Hank YM, Hip Hop Hoe, Horsbra, IN2STELLAR, Jake Judd, Kia,  Loure, Love Sensation DJs, Memphis LK, Merve , Michael Ozone, Mike Callander, Mikey Cahill. Millú, Myles Mac, Nic Oogjes (NO ZU/Cong Josie), Noise in my Head, Pjenné, Rings Around Saturn, River Yarra, Shelley, Simon & Lauren (Triple R), SUI ZHEN and Yeo.

Full program announced on 11 January 2021.

BOOK FREE TRIENNIAL EXTRA TICKETS: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/triennial-extra-2020/

BOOK TONKA POP-UP RESERVATION: https://booking.nowbookit.com/booking?accountid=23dcd13a-c87c-4d8a-b88e-fc0cd350d64a&venueid=4255&theme=light&accent=0,149,135

Playing to a Sold Out and seated 170 Russell on Friday the 18th of December, Didirri mesmerized the Melbourne audience with his enchanting vocals, elegant songwriting and charismatic solo performance playing both acoustic guitar and keyboard.  Didirri carried himself with an oh so loveable honest and modest demeanor whilst capturing the attention of everyone within ears reach with the slightest tone from his soulful voice.  The crowd listened intently to every single song lyric and and every story between each song with huge respect and a noticeable feeling of awe.  Didirri is a young man who has a huge future ahead of him, we are all lucky to be able to witness this talented artist blossom.  Didirri was supported by the eclectic jangle/fuzz singer/songwriter Eaglemont who took the audience on a brutally honest ride of heart felt songs from tales of growing up and being grown up, hats off to the both of you.

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Photo Credit: Darren Chan – @darrenchanphotogrpahy

Melbourne Museum, IMAX Melbourne, Melbourne Music Week—Extended and Melbourne International Comedy Festival have teamed up to present Melbourne Museum Summer Sessions. Across 12 summer nights in January, more than 120 local performers from our iconic, vibrant and beloved arts and culture community will perform live from the Melbourne Museum Plaza. 

After the souring of 2020, Wine Machine Canberra is finally a go! Peking Duk, Lime Cordiale and Nyxen have been added to an already stacked wine up who’ll descend on the rolling plains of Commonwealth Park on March 27th 2021.

Leading the second batch of acts are party-ready duo Peking Duk who – based on their on-and-off stage antics – are sure to have a killer track list ready for their bonkers DJ set. 2020 ARIA Breakthrough Artist Lime Cordiale will showcase their now-legendary stage show as well as a truly unique DJ set from vibe queen Nyxen.

They join the one of a kind Hot Dub Time Machine, dance royalty Bag Raiders, funk-filled producer Young Franco, blissed out Melbournian Alice Ivy, crooning newcomer Don West and the ever entertaining sommelier Danny Clayton.

These delectable treats will be paired with Wine Machine’s signature gourmet festival fare – a selection of local producers and wine-makers alongside activities and activations for every wine fiend.

Successfully executing one of the world’s first covid-safe events in WA in October it’s safe to say attendees will be in good hands with extra precautions taken to comply with health and safety protocols.

Let’s leave 2020 behind and celebrate with the Best. Chardy. Ever.

WINE MACHINE
SATURDAY 27TH, MARCH 2021
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
TICKETS

featuring

PEKING DUK (DJ Set)
LIME CORDIALE
NYXEN (DJ Set)

joining

HOT DUB TIME MACHINE
BAG RAIDERS
YOUNG FRANCO
ALICE IVY
DON WEST
Plus your sommelier
DANNY CLAYTON

Gold Coast-based party starters Bootleg Rascal have just announced a 14-date East Coast tour across metro and regional areas.

The group will traverse the country, stopping off at Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Wollongong, Canberra, Sydney, Central Coast, Frankston, Melbourne, Geelong, Belgrave, Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Hobart and Caltowie.

“After moving and cancelling a bunch of dates in 2020, it feels good to finally be announcing something that is more likely to go ahead,” says guitarist Jimmy Young. “Anyone who knows us well, understands how important playing live shows is to us, so fingers crossed we’ll be able to get out there and make up for lost time with some banging parties.”

Gold Coast-based New Zealand born rapper Saint Lane will join the lads on all dates (excluding Sunshine Coast, Hobart and Caltowie). The rapper burst onto the scene in 2019, picking up praise from the likes of triple j, The Needle Drop, NME, The Guardian, GQ, Billboard and Beats 1 with Briggs. He’s also traversed the country, sharing stages with Lime Cordiale, JID and Bootleg Rascal.

Since their mid-2013 inception, Bootleg Rascal have released a slew of singles, two EP’s and two albums, all warmly received by critics and fans around the world, with support from the likes of NME, The Line of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, Pilerats and Wonderland Magazine. Multiple tracks have been added to Spotify and Apple Music playlists, high rotation on triple j and they’ve performed on the station’s esteemed ‘Like a Version’ segment.

The band have continually traversed the globe playing multiple sold out headline shows in France, UK, Holland, Germany, New Zealand and Australia, and performed sold out shows in the USA. They’ve also regularly appeared on major Australian festivals including Falls Festival, The Big Pineapple Festival, Lost Paradise, Hills are Alive, Festival of the Sun and Party in the Paddock. 

The group are currently in the studio working on another record, set for release in early 2021. In the coming weeks, they’ll also announce a scavenger hunt for free tickets and merchandise, that will launch via their social media platforms.

Tickets on-sale now from www.bootlegrascal.com

BOOTLEG RASCAL
STRAIGHT OUTTA LOCKDOWN TOUR
with Special Guest Saint Lane
Tickets on-sale now via www.bootlegrascal.com

SAT 16 JAN | WOOLLY MAMMOTH, BRISBANE QLD
SAT 23 JAN | AIRWAVES FESTIVAL, SUNSHINE COAST QLD *
WED 27 JAN | LA LA LA’S, WOLLONGONG NSW
THU 28 JAN | KAMBRI AT ANU, CANBERRA ACT
FRI 29 JAN | OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY NSW
SAT 30 JAN | RHYTHM HUT, CENTRAL COAST NSW
THU 4 FEB | PELLY BAR, FRANKSTON VIC
FRI 5 FEB | HOWLER, MELBOURNE VIC
SAT 6 FEB | BARWON CLUB, GEELONG VIC
SUN 7 FEB | SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE VIC
SAT 13 FEB | THE NORTHERN, BYRON BAY NSW
FRI 5 MAR | MIAMI MARKETTA, GOLD COAST QLD
SAT 20 MAR | DAY ON THE LAWN, HOBART TAS *
SAT 27 MAR | CHILLED OUT ‘N’ FIRED UP FESTIVAL, CALTOWIE SA *

* Saint Lane not appearing

TICKETS ON SALE FROM HERE

Having announced last week his first live show for 2021, tickets to Running Touch’s home-town show at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Friday Feb 5^th will go onsale today at midday from here.

Featuring NORTHEAST PARTY HOUSE (DJ SET), KULT KYSS & special guest ADULT ART CLUB, the one night only show will leadoff another industrious year for Running Touch with more live shows and new music released.

Running Touch is undeniably an enigmatic master-of-all-trades: A songwriter, producer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and creative director whose work stretches beyond limits to create not just art – but entire, multi-sensory universes. His live show is continuing to expand into the often-unexpected; allowing the Running Touch universe to come to life in a way it was always built to be – electrifying and unpredictable, influenced by the likes of everything from Biohazard to Cirque Du Soleil, hardcore to pop to electronic, and created with the idea of encouraging an all-encompassing theatrical experience, rather than just a show alone.

Distinct, thrilling and downright enchanting, Running Touch relishes a pure enigmatic aura. After a wildly successful few years, Running Touch sits on an APRA award for ‘BEST DANCE WORK’ for his hit collaboration with Hayden James ‘Better Together’, four gold selling records and one platinum for hit records such as WHEN I’M AROUND YOU, BETTER TOGETHER, MY HANDS and THIS IS JUST TO SAY and is no stranger to the main stages of Australia’s biggest festivals.

Unexpected and electrifying, Running Touch exemplifies a tastemaker mood all projects he is a part of (OCEAN GROVE & ADULT ART CLUB) and now is the chance to witness the enchanting Running Touch live at the Bowl.

RUNNING TOUCH

Featuring NORTHEAST PARTY HOUSE (DJ SET), KULT KYSS &
special guest ADULT ART CLUB.

FRIDAY FEB 5th – Sidney Myer Music Bowl – Melbourne

Due to the current restrictions in VIC, the seats/tickets will be a little different.
Please check out event page for more info.

TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FROM MIDDAY
FROM HERE

For further info on Running Touch you can check out:

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WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT JIMMYEATWORLDLIVE.COM

BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL  2021 DATES ANNOUNCED

5-14 MARCH 2021 – SEE YOU THERE!

After being paused mid-dance in 2020, Brunswick Music Festival is pleased to hit play on live music again in 2021.

In a shorter 10-day format from March 5-14 (taking in the Labour Day long weekend) BMF 2021 will focus on creating opportunities for people to gather and connect IRL with a stacked program of live music experiences.

With beloved musical festivals like Golden Plains and Port Fairy Folk Festival on unavoidable temporary hiatus, BMF will be doing all it can to bridge the gap and contribute to helping the local community find its feet.

The line-up will drop Tuesday February 2 but in the meantime, the organisers have revealed that an exciting new outdoor venue at a secret location in Brunswick will be the centrepiece of the program.

In addition to this breezy new location, the program will prioritise celebrating Brunswick’s amazing live music venues, all of which suffered greatly during Melbourne’s periods of prolonged lockdown and which we all missed so badly.

Since the needle skipped on 2020’s event the world as we know it has turned upside down. Now more than ever, music and opportunities to come together feel essential and the principles BMF is built on – neighbourhood and community, inclusivity, diversity and sustainability along with creating a sense of place and safe spaces – are less like ideals and more like non-negotiables.

BMF 2021 is set to comprise a collective exhale, a healthy dose of togetherness, a huge cup of joy and some really, really, really exciting live music experiences. Watch this space.

For more information visit brunswickmusicfestival.com.au

BMF Website Brunswick Music Festival @brunswickmusicfest

Outstanding line-up announced for BASSINTHEGRASS 2021 Music Festival

Some of the best names in Australian music are set to perform at the Northern Territory’s biggest and longest-running music festival, with (in alphabetical order) DMA’s, G Flip, Lime Cordiale and Ocean Alley added to the artists previously announced!

BASSINTHEGRASS will take place at Darwin’s iconic Mindil Beach on Saturday, 15 May 2021 with a slew of nationally and internationally-renowned artists to take to the stage.

An epic line-up has been secured for the all-ages event, with the following artists confirmed (in alphabetical order):

• Boo Seeka
• ChillinIT
• DMA’S
• G Flip
• Hayden James
• ILLY
• Jack River
• The Jungle Giants
• Lime Cordiale
• Missy Higgins
• Ocean Alley
• Peking Duk
• The Rubens
• SAFIA
• Thelma Plum
• Violent Soho

The 2021 event returns after a record-breaking BASSINTHEGRASS 2019, which saw 10,000 festivalgoers converge on Mindil Beach.

Heading into its 18^th year, BASSINTHEGRASS 2021 will feature two main stages offering non-stop entertainment from midday to midnight, with attendees experiencing the Top End’s famous sunsets and warm, tropical weather.

Set to play at BASSINTHEGRASS – and in the Northern Territory for the first time – is Australian indie rock band The Jungle Giants.

Lead guitarist Cesira Aitken said the group was excited to come to Darwin to play BASSINTHEGRASS.

“It’s been such a long time between shows and this will be our first time in the Northern Territory,” she said.

“It’ll be a special time after such a weird year, we can’t wait!”

Australian electropop duo Boo Seeka – made up of Ben Gumbleton and Michael May – said they were keen to get back to the Top End for BASSINTHEGRASS.

“It’s easily one of our favourite festivals,” Michael said.

“Darwin is such an awesome place and we’re both really looking forward to playing for fans at Mindil Beach next year in May.”

Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO Tim Watsford said he was stoked to confirm the line-up for next year’s BASSINTHEGRASS.

“With such a great selection of acts we expect music fans from around Australia to venture north, where they can soak up the sun, sand and good vibes at what has become an unmissable event for Territorians,” he said.

“BASSINTHEGRASS is the perfect excuse to start planning your Territory adventure.”

Limited general admission tickets are available for $105 until 1 February (unless sold out prior), when final release tickets will go on sale for $120. This event usually sells out.

A limited number of VIP tickets are also on offer for $220 + booking fee, giving attendees aged 18 and over a premium festival experience with access to a VIP area with private bars and bathrooms, a finger food package, four beverage vouchers and a souvenir stubbie cooler and ticket.

To find out more or to buy your ticket, visit www.bassinthegrass.com.au.

About BASSINTHEGRASS

BASSINTHEGRASS brings the nation’s top musical talent to Darwin, cementing its place as the biggest and best music festival in the Northern Territory.

Now in its 18^th year, the licensed all-ages event is supported by the Northern Territory Government.

Prior to its relocation in 2019 to Mindil Beach, BASSINTHEGRASS was held at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. The move to Mindil Beach allowed more fans to attend, making the festival bigger and better than ever.