A curated program will be presented in the majestic Northcote Town Hall, with a selection of free and ticketed events. 15 applicants have received presentation opportunities through the Music Feast Artists Support program, and will present innovative works with a focus on historical texts, multi-media platforms and orchestral collaborations connecting to Eastern and European cultures.
High Street Bells Choir (CD Launch)
Thursday, 9 October, 8pm
High Street Bells Choir will lift the roof and fill your heart with their glorious celebration of singing together. Guest artists including Frank Jones and Greg Spencer will join the choir in singing the songs from the newly released CD “Singing For Joy”, with a few extra tunes for good measure. Always a joy, always…
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Tihai3 - North Indian Classical
Friday, 10 October, 8pm
Tihai3 and the Boite present a unique collaboration between Tihai3 - Indian classical music and the Preston Symphony Orchestra. An evening of intersecting musical journeys featuring the Music Feast premiere of Concerto for Sarod, Tabla and Orchestra, as well as Bollywood film song classics live on stage with…
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Burke and Wills - The Expedition by Ashley Davies
Thursday 9 & Friday 10 October, 8pm
Ashley Davies presents Burke and Wills: The Expedition. The live show combines Davies music score performed by Jeb Cardwell, Shannon Bourne, Andrew Ogburn, Rosie Westbrook, Jack Howard, Michelle Lewit and Ashley Davies with archival and contemporary images and narratives recorded by Henry Wagons…
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Death Rides a Horse by Rama Nicholas
Friday, 10 October, 8:30pm
The critical smash hit of the 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and 2013 Melbourne Fringe Festival returns for one night only at Music Feast. Rama Nicholas’ one-woman Spaghetti Western Musical takes you on a journey into the heart of Mexico alongside an outlawed Cowgirl, a vengeful Spaniard and…
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Tania Bosak and The Barefoot Orchestra (Debut CD Launch)
Saturday, 11 October, 8pm
Bosak presents for the first time in Australia, Defection Dance Party #1! Described as the theme music to a Dali Painting, and an unpredictable mash up of Balkan-punk and jazz, Bosak’s original scores are performed by a wildly talented, unpredictable, and energetic mobile band! Twists and turns, secret codes, theatrically…
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Melbourne Tabla School Concert 2014
Saturday, 11 October, 8pm
Join us for a celebration of TABLA in Melbourne with over 30 tabla players playing intricate and exciting drumming pieces in groups with melodic accompaniment. Originating in India, the tabla is one of the world’s most amazing drumming traditions that is fast spreading throughout the world. Led by well known…
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Sing-a-long Rounds (Book launch)
Saturday, 11 October, 1pm
(Community Singing Event! Come along and sing some brand new rounds! Anna Struth (local musician and composer) has written a new and exciting collection of rhythmic rounds to learn and share. Join in the harmony, find your voice, or simply enjoy the wonderful sounds. The singing will be led by special guest…
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Sounds of Silent
Saturday, 11 October, 8:30pm
The Sounds of Silent perform live jazz to the silent movies of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. These shows recreate the movie going experience of the 1920’s when live bands featured in many Melbourne Cinemas. This season’s film is the 1929 Buster Keaton comedy ‘Spite Marriage’…
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Crate Digger Record Fair
Sunday, 12 October, 12-5pm
Andy Fantapants brings his vinyl pushing tune peddlers to the majestic Northcote Town Hall, Main Hall again for the Music Feast Crate Digger Record Fair. Buy some records, chat about rare finds, then relax and mingle in the festival hub bar with drinks, food and bands.
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Orkeztra Glasso Bashalde - Composers Competition Concert
Sunday, 12 October, 7pm
Join members past and present of Darebin world-music ensemble, Orkeztra Glasso Bashalde, for a gala concert to celebrate the winner of the 2014 Orkeztra Glasso Bashalde/Darebin Music Feast Composition Competition! Join judges Ernie Gruner, Tania Bosak and Belinda Woods for an exhilarating evening of foot…
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Sing Along with Queen Beaver
Sunday, 12 October, 5pm
Where pub quiz meets karaoke! Spend a late Sunday arvo at Queen Beaver’s singalong party. Activities include conducted backing vocals, music trivia games, make-up-your-own-lyrics contests and, of course, opportunities to win a spot singing lead with the band, live karaoke style. Bridged with Queen Beaver’s own…
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Lipstick and Spurs
Wednesday, 15 October, 8pm
Jenny Taylor and Lipstick and Spurs return to sing and dance their way through classic country and beautiful Australiana. Special guest artist, Suzannnah Espie, winner of Port Fairy Folk Festival Artists of The Year 2013, divine and sumptuous siren, will sing a few of her songs then be joined by Lipstick and Spurs. Great music…
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Unbearably Hip by Stephen Blackburn
Thursday, 16 October, 8:30pm
Unbearably Hip’ takes its’ name from one of the songs in this showcase of all new original material that tackles are variety of themes, local, global and universally human. Stephen will use his diverse experience as a comedian/musician to tackle the topics that other songs generally avoid. The results should be both humorous…
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Charles Jenkins & The Amateur Historians
Friday, 17 October, 8:30pm
2014 has been a massive year for Charles Jenkins. Following from the release and launch of his critically acclaimed 5th album ‘Too Much Water In The Boat’ in February, Charles decided to write and record an inspired album of songs about inner Melbourne, Victoria and it’s surrounds. As his usual collaborators the…
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Fine Blue Thread Trio (CD launch)
Friday, 17 October, 8:30pm
Fine Blue Thread is an exciting collaboration of three creative musicians from very different worlds: Helen Mountfort (‘cello, My Friend the Chocolate Cake, Cosmo Cosmolino), Ria Soemardjo (voice and viola) and Sam Evans (multiple tabla and percussion). This distinctly Melbourne trio plays finely crafted, fresh and intriguing…
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