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Northsiders! The Brunswick Music Festival is upon us! Celebrating their 30^th year, the next two weeks will see artists from all across the city, country and world come to the Northside of town to perform!

Here’s our top 5 events that we literally cannot wait for...

 

[1] THIS SUNDAY 11^th March 1:30-4:30pm

HIGH TIDE @ BRUNSWICK BATHS 14 Dawson St, Brunswick

Did somebody say pool party at the Brunswick Baths? The afternoon shindig of water-filled fun in the sun will feature two sets by electro-soul trio Silver Linings, whose swimming soundtrack is set to make waves and top-notch DJ Shio Otani spinning tunes poolside for your splish-splashing pleasure. Also catch special performances by synchronised swimmers The Eastern Sirens.

Tickets to be purchased on the day:

Adult $6.10
Concession $4.50
Child (under 16) $3.90
Family (up to 5 people, max. 2 adults or as appears on Medicare card) $16
No pre-sales

 

[2] NEXT FRIDAY 16^TH March 9:00-11:45pm

HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE  @ HOWLER 7-10 Dawson St, Brunswick

If you ask us, theres no better way to start our weekend than watching a live act at Howler on a Friday night. Especially when it’s going to be Hypnotic Brass Ensemble- blood brothers from the south side of Chicago.

If you haven’t heard of them before they’re the seven sons of jazz great Phil Cohran. The “Bad Boys of Jazz” spend most of their time on the road touring and have brought the brass with greats including Prince, Mos Def, Mick Jones (The Clash) and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz), to name a few. In demand, they have graced the stages of Coachella, WOMADelaide, The Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall and more. The documentary Brothers Hypnotic explored their music, work ethic, life and experience being raised by a jazz legend father. Their song War exploded in the blockbuster film The Hunger Games.

Get your tickets HERE < 

If you love Jazz like we do, this is a night not to be missed. And if you can’t make this show, they’re also playing on Saturday 17^th of March at the Jazzlab (ticket info HERE) 

 

[3] NEXT MONDAY 12^TH March 9:00-10:30pm

MASTA ACE @ THE JAZZLAB  27 Leslie St, Brunswick

 

Masta Ace has achieved so much, influenced so many and has remained relevant since 1988. With a special band for the jazz edit, get up close and personal for one night only at The Jazzlab. With nothing but foldback between Ace and the audience, this is one for the fans. A night of feel-good vibes and lyrical flow so good, you won’t want it to end. Experience the raw talent of an artist, one of the last true luminaries of a hip hop era gone by, who has ridden the ebbs and flows of a scene where so many have come and gone.

Buy your tickets HERE

 

[4] NEXT WEDNESDAY 14^TH March 7:30-11:00pm

DAYME AROCENA @ HOWLER 7-10 Dawson St, Brunswick

 

Now when we first heard Dayme’s voice we literally got shivers. 

Singer, composer and choir leader Daymé Arocena is a shining star who has turned heads from a young age. Born into the lively intertwining musical legacies of her native Cuba, she approaches jazz, soul and classical with an innate sense of rhythm. The reception to her music spurred a whirlwind of opportunities and supporters and her much-lauded second album, Cubafonía, gave her free rein to work with her choice of Cuba’s best musicians. Supported by Havana Cultura and catapulted onto the world stage, two years of touring has seen her look even further outwards, collecting broader influences that add to the rich hybrid she brings to her musical milieu.

Buy your tickets HERE

 

[5] NEXT SUNDAY 18^TH March 4:00-8:00pm

MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE @ SHORE RESERVE 223 Reynard St, Pascoe Vale South

 

This is the big closing party for the Brunswick Music Festival at the lush surrounds of Shore Reserve. It’s a FREE event so we’ll be packing a picnic, getting our family & friend together to catch headline act, the electrifying nine-piece soul outfit Saskwatch. They’ll be joined by the tailor-made calypso goodness of Mighty Duke and the Lords. Also performing are Afro hip hop funksters Cool Out Sun and A.YA on Japanese instruments in a Taiko explosion. To top it all off Melbourne’s most rambunctious street band, Havana Palava, will bring along their carnival vibes to add to the fun times.

There will also be an array of wonderful food stalls serving up tasty treats all afternoon.

 

And that’s our top 5 picks from the Brunswick Music Festival – there are so many more acts on too, so before you pick who you’re seeing be sure to check out the full line up AGAIN HERE

 

Love- The RH Brunswick Team