Bundoora Beats pairs a free, all-ages twilight gig with food trucks and five very different acts.
Pack the picnic rug, because Bundoora Beats is back at Norris Bank Parklands on 14 November with free entry and the one and only Ben Lee.
It’s pitched as a night as a mix of live music, good food and community connection; that means a twilight session in the park, dinner sorted by the food trucks and music that keeps going after the sun drops, we reckon that sounds pretty sweet.
Bundoora Beats is presented by the City of Whittlesea and runs from 6pm to 10pm, with live sets, food trucks and plenty of grass to sprawl on. No ticket is needed and all ages are welcome.
Bundoora Beats
- Where: Norris Bank Parklands, 135 McLeans Road, Bundoora
- When: 14 November, 6pm to 10pm
- Cost: Free, all ages
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Who’s playing Bundoora Beats?
Ben Lee
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Headliner Ben Lee has been a fixture of Australian music for a long time, writing anthems and collecting ARIAs for tracks like Catch My Disease and We’re All in This Together.
He’s also acted, appearing in the indie film The Rage in Placid Lake, and co-hosts a weekly culture podcast called Weirder Together with his wife, Ione Skye.
He plays about 100 shows a year around the country, with a reputation for sets that swing between funny and heartfelt. He’s also got an animated kids’ musical TV show in development and mentors emerging artists.
Owelu Dreamhouse
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Pronounced Oh-WAY-lew, Owelu Dreamhouse is a new project from vocalist Nkechi Anele and arranger and multi-instrumentalist Nic Ryan-Glenie. The pair first worked together in Melbourne soul band Saskwatch, and this is a reunion of sorts.
They write and produce with a rotating cast of old and new friends, mixing cinematic soul, psychedelia and afrobeat.
Their themes include cultural ties, gender and identity across generations. Their self-titled debut album came out through Hopestreet Recordings on 6 February.
Wrong Way Up
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Wrong Way Up formed out of a shared love of the dancefloor, drawing on vintage afro-disco and psychedelic boogie.
Emma D is a gospel singer originally from South Sudan, and her vocals centre the strength of the female African voice.
Producer and DJ ADP weaves old-school synthesisers and drum machines through the grooves. The result sounds new but oddly familiar.
Ramona Sky
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Naarm four-piece Ramona Sky formed in late 2020 and blend retro rock ‘n’ roll with a modern alt-rock twist. They were nominated for Best Group at the 2022 Music Victoria Awards and have sold out headline shows around the country.
Their support slots include Maximo Park (UK), You Am I, Pacific Avenue, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and The Terrys.
DJ Fee B Squared (Triple R)
Between sets, DJ Fee B Squared (Triple R) will be on the decks with a stack of vinyl.
She hosts Maps on 3RRR and used to be a regular on Breakfasters. Expect a mix of local picks, classic bangers and a few surprise 45s.
What to bring
Bring a picnic rug or chair, plus a warm layer for after sunset. Glass isn’t allowed, and the food trucks will handle dinner.
The event page has FAQs on accessibility and facilities, food, drinks and pets, and photography and filming, so check them before you head out.
Parking on McLeans Road is limited, so public transport is the recommended option. The 86 tram and 566 bus both stop at Bundoora Square on Plenty Road.
For more information, head here.
This article was made in partnership with City of Whittlesea.
