Get ready for a fantastic musical experience as Balaclava welcomes Melbourne’s newest free music festival, Balaclava Boogie, taking over the Carlisle Street precinct from November 22 to 24, 2024.
The Carlisle Street Traders Association is set to present a vibrant festival on the weekend of November 22 to 24, 2024, offering a fantastic mix of live music, street parties, markets, and food and drink. Back by popular demand, this lively event promises a great atmosphere with free entry all weekend. Attendees can enjoy performances from an exciting lineup of both local and well-known artists, along with plenty of other fun activities.
Whether you’re there for the music, to explore the markets, or simply to soak up the energetic street party vibe, this festival has something for everyone. Carlisle Street and its surrounding areas will come alive with entertainment, making it the perfect spot to kick back and celebrate the community.
Balaclava Boogie 2024
- Melbourne’s newest free music festival
- The Carlisle Street precinct
- November 22 to 24, 2024
Full lineup:
- Kylie Auldist
- Hot Machine
- Alma Zygier
- Bernadette Novembre (celebrating her new single, The Plastic Age)
- A Whale Called Phoenix
- Kiwat Kennell
- The Tarantinos
- DJ Mermaid
- Better Than Sex
- Backyard Banjo Club
- Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers
- Primary Scream
- St Kilda Library present Duke Street Picnic Party
- And many more bands TBA!
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This vibrant event celebrates local talent and promises an exciting lineup across various live music venues, bars, cafes, and restaurants. Headlining the festival is the high priestess of soul herself, Kylie Auldist, who will grace the SUNDAY SERVICE stage. This unique carpark transformed into a Beer Garden will feature a six-hour showcase packed with incredible performances. Joining Auldist are talented acts like Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers, The Tarantinos, and Better Than Sex, performing at local hotspots such as Pause Bar, the Local Taphouse, and Voodoo Lovechild Speakeasy.
SUNDAY SERVICE offers an afternoon of unforgettable free live music, featuring standout artists including Primary Scream, Kiwat Kennell, Alma Zygier, A Whale Called Phoenix, and Melbourne’s fiery female rockers Hot Machine, who come in on a roll after selling out their recent Japanese tour. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy these fantastic performers at the free carpark (Beer Garden) stage at Rear 202 Carlisle Street from 1 PM to 8 PM.
Balaclava Boogie is proudly brought to you by the Carlisle Street Traders Association, a dynamic collective of 200 businesses dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community. The festival is also supported by the City of Port Phillip, the Cultural & Development Fund, PBS 106.7FM, and LIVE N LOUD.
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