Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds returns with a world music celebration featuring Ausecuma Beats.
Summer has left us but the good times keep rolling with Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds back for another unmissable afternoon with Ausecuma Beats.
Kingston Arts is once again teaming up with PBS 106.7FM to deliver their beloved free concert series, and this instalment brings something truly special to Moorabbin. Ausecuma Beats, a nine-strong ensemble led by master djembe player and fearless bandleader Boubacar Gaye, are bringing their extraordinary cross-cultural sound to Kingston City Hall for an afternoon that promises to be anything but ordinary.
Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds has earned its place as a summer staple for families who want to experience quality live music without the price tag. The series turns Kingston City Hall into an inviting concert space where kids have room to move, parents can unwind, and everyone walks away having witnessed something memorable. This outing with Ausecuma Beats looks set to be one of the most vibrant and culturally rich editions yet.
Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds – Ausecuma Beats
- When: Sunday 22 March 2026
- Where: Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin
- 2pm: DJ Suzi Hutchings (Subway Sounds, PBS)
- 3pm: Ausecuma Beats
- 4pm: DJ Suzi Hutchings (Subway Sounds, PBS)
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More than a band: a philosophy
Ausecuma Beats aren’t simply a group of musicians; they represent an idea brought to life. Founded on the belief that cultural heritage can be transplanted and celebrated within a contemporary urban setting, the ensemble embodies what happens when diverse artists unite around a shared vision. Hailing from Australia, Senegal, Cuba and Mali, the nine-piece outfit champions unity through diversity, using rhythm as the common language that binds their collective musicality.
The group’s line-up brings together four percussionists whose driving grooves are lifted by melodic textures from guitar, kora and saxophone, a combination that creates something unlike anything else on the local live music circuit. Their performances don’t just entertain; they transport. Bandleader Boubacar Gaye’s mastery of the djembe anchors everything, providing the heartbeat around which the ensemble’s rich tapestry of sound unfolds.
For anyone who’s never experienced West African percussion meeting Cuban rhythm and contemporary Australian musicianship in one room, this is the afternoon to change that.
What to expect on the day
Kingston City Hall will have light refreshments available for purchase, and punters are welcome to bring along their own snacks. Just keep it simple, no heating required, and mindful of fellow audience members. The bar will be open throughout the afternoon for those who want a cold drink to complement the music.
Seating is unallocated and the venue is unable to hold spots, so arriving early is the best way to secure a good position. As an indoor venue, the show goes ahead regardless of weather, no anxiously refreshing the Bureau of Meteorology app required.
The ongoing partnership between Kingston Arts and PBS 106.7FM continues to deliver exactly what local communities need: accessible, high-quality live music that welcomes all ages and asks nothing more than your presence. As the tail end of summer approaches, Sunday Sounds offers one of the finest ways to spend a Sunday afternoon in Melbourne’s south.
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This article was made in partnership with Kingston Arts.
