600+ artists. 40 venues. These are the kinds of numbers getting crunched for this year’s Darebin Music Feast scattered through the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Yes, you read that correctly – over 11 huge days Darebin will be alive and brimming with activity ranging from industry panels, family workshops, live discussions, dance parties, interactive installations and more. Lighting up the streets and filling every café, bar and market with a rich diversity of culture and music, Darebin will once again transform into the home of one of Melbourne’s most loved music festivals of the year.
The appropriately named ‘feast’ will this year expand to its most generous program yet, offering so much good stuff it will mark itself as the biggest music celebration in the region’s history. Ever. That is huge, and you’d be silly not to get amongst it. Wondering what’s actually going to be happening over the 11 days?
Here’s some program highlights to wet your palette:
OPENING PARTY: A curated day of free, genre smashing activities and festivities in an abandoned bingo hall. Live, interactive art and music including the number one BBQ concept act The Burnt Sausages. October 29.
RESERVOIR STOMP: Rocket Science, The Rechords, The Putbacks and more combine for the biggest suburban shindig of the year, perfect for anyone who’s ever been too afraid to venture beyond Bell Street for a gig. October 30.
TOWN HALL ON HIGH: A series of special events at Northcote’s beautiful town hall including ‘Salmon For Breakfast’ an exploration of Kim Salmon’s significant contribution to Australian music in story, song and sketch. October 31 – November 4.
SHOP TALK: Workshops and seminars designed to inform and inspire. Most of which are free and cater to local artists seeking confidence, skills and inspiration to apply to their art. October 27 – November 3.
BOWIE AND PRINCE DANCE PARTY: Celebrate the life and works of two of the world’s finest musicians. All going down at Preston’s new Fresh Hood Market. November 5.
20/20 VENUE HOP: 20 artists. 4 hours. All of Darebin. Venue hop through a selection of bars and cafes enjoying music from one end of the region to another. November 5.
ENTER SANDMAN: Wanna know what it sounds like when dozens of people play Metallica all at once? Brace yourself as Northcote Town Hall hosts this crazy cacophony. October 31st.
Plus a day-long closing party featuring colourful entertainment to be announced shortly!
Darebin Music Feast will run from October 27th – November 6th. Head to musicfeast.com.au for the full program.
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