Music lovers that are also looking to sample some of the best burgers in Melbourne should make their way over to The B.East for another instalment of their New Orleans Funk Factory. Brass-band-with-attitude Horns of Leroy are returning to the stage for another helping of their punked out street band stylings. Also on the bill is Aria Award-winning recording artist Garfield Vaughn aka Gary Pinto, who is sure to impress audiences with his unique fusion of hip hop and soul. As if that wasn’t enough, you can also expect to see singer/songwriter Thando, local hip hop wunderkind Dylan Joel, and jazz king Jon Hunt.
80 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
A curated space for highly skilled figurative artists, beinArt Gallery is the place to be in Brunswick if you’re looking to explore avant-garde, outsider, strange and imaginative themes – showing the works of both internationally established and emerging artists. Inside you’ll also find a store which offers original art, prints, jewellery, books and art-books, independent perfumes, sculptures, curios, local doll head candles and even small preserved creatures in bottles, among other items.
1 Sparta Pl, Brunswick
From the humble beginner to the seasoned veteran, Biff Tannin’s simulates the cellar door experience for all types of wine drinkers. Adding to your experience is the excellent pairings of cheese and chacuterie served with your chosen wine, not to mention the gourmet pizza selection that is also available. For those who want to try something else, Biff Tannin’s also has an extensive and exciting whiskey list that includes both the well-known options and those that are more unique and originate from across the globe.
U5/601 Sydney Road, Brunswick.
Powerhouse instrumental duo Opal Ocean will kick off the festivities outside, pumping their unique blend of heavy rock and Latin American influences. Catch the fast-rising likes of frantic psych-blues outfit Two Headed Dog as they take the stage with fellow rockers The Ivory Elephant, Mild Manic (who are hot on the heels of their latest release Line And Length), Dirty Smoky and Grasshole. Local punk legends Strawberry Fist Cake will bring the energy with Admiral Ackbar’s Dishonourable Discharge, Murphy, High Finance, Dead Planet 1964 and Brodown – among many others.
140 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Rat Child will ensnare you with her unique take on composition and performance. Backed by a talented collective of musicians, Rat Child regales her tales from both the realms of the political and the personal, while maintaining an air of pure, relaxed relatability. Mystical acoustic folk musician Zoë Fox will also harness your attention, serenading audiences with the groovy, ethereal stage presence that has seen her tour France. Likewise, blues roots songwriter Alister Turrill weaves intricate, complex melodies that pack powerful emotion. Later in the evening, DJs Chips & Salad and Marni La Rocca will pump infectious tunes for hours to come.
27 Weston Street, Brunswick
Improvisational blues soul collective Checkerboard will be exploring the creative depths of their craft, inviting attendees along on a spontaneous journey of exciting experimentation. Similarly, Louie & The Pride will combine their varied influences into a refreshingly distinct brand of acoustic-flavoured indie folk-pop. DJ Steely Ann will be concocting some musical magic late into the night, by playing a well-crafted selection of bangers from the ‘70s and ‘80s – a mixture of country, pop, new wave and rock classics.
681 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Already playing host to a variety of delectable Mexican dishes and mouth-watering tastes, the owners have now added a brand new aspect to the Los Hermanos experience. The much-adored restaurant is set to welcome Tequila School in the coming months, at which the team at Los Hermanos along with a Tequila Master will teach students why tequila making is nothing short of an art form. A cross between a cantina and taqueria, Los Hermanos’ food is vibrant, colourful and fresh. Sticking to the core value of Mexican food, the restaurant only serves up authentic menu items and in doing so has gained the title of the best Mexican restaurant in Melbourne.
339 Victoria St, Brunswick
Join the festivities for an evening headlined by the one and only Gretta Ray. After winning triple j’s 2016 Unearthed High, Ray has taken the country by storm with her powerful vocal delivery and incredible songwriting prowess. She’ll be joined by an eclectic list of talent that includes electro-dub performer Reuben Stone, punk rockers BATZ, Sugar Teeth, Neon Queen, The Football Club, Twisted Willows, Winter Moon, Alexander Biggs, The Peeks and Danny Luhrs – as well as Juñor and Obliveus. True to Penny Black’s nature, there’s something here to please everyone.
420 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
The historic pub and rave cave has something to offer everyone looking to boogie, with everything from techno to minimal psy-trance happening throughout the day. The lineup includes trance wizards Zone Tempest and Positive Pete, techno from buzzed about locals Duane Bartolo and Sammy La Marca, and representatives from Melbourne’s booming minimal scene Short Round. All of these acts will be tiered throughout the day and playing across both the inside and outside stages. Eager EDM heads might want to pace themselves, as the festivities kick of at 1pm and carry on until midnight.
291 Albert Street, Brunswick
Blistering pub-rock dynamos Australian Kingswood Factory will be smashing expectations and getting the adrenaline flowing, as shall the exciting Golden Guitar/The Age Music Victoria Award-winning force Lachlan Bryan And The Wildes. Along for the ride are the groovy alt-pop duo This Way North, talented alt-country group Sal Kimber & The Rollin’ Wheel, cheeky ‘junkrock’ aficionados Ute Root and acoustic indie-pop creator Simon Imrei. Rock up before 6pm and you can treat yourself to either an egg and bacon or egg and mushroom roll made with fresh free-range eggs for a mere $5 – and you can add a mouth-watering bloody mary to your meal for only $15.
280 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
The day starts with Swamp Moth, a local hard rock band inspired by the best psych music of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Following them is Buried Feather, another psych-inspired band taking the sound to its cosmic outer limits. Things will come crashing back down to earth with Child, a local hard rock band sure to pummel the audience into blissful blues oblivion. The night will close with local rock duo The Hunted Crows, a band known for their frenetic, crowd-pleasing stage presence.
314 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
