This rich and diverse collection of musical events of all genres is built on the philosophy that music brings people together. It is a joyous means of engaging and uniting the community.
The 2013 event will present over 150 events in over 25 venues throughout Northcote, Westgarth, Preston, Thornbury, Reservoir, Bundoora and Fairfield, including loads of free events.
Some exciting new initiatives for 2013 include the creation of a sizzling festival hub bar. Named The Bain Marie, the 200 capacity bar will be housed in the Northcote Town Hall Civic Square. Entrance to the bar will be free and will present a broad selection of music, kid friendly lunchtime gigs, open decks vinyl sessions, community participation events, guest speakers and music comedy, including performances from Howlin’ Steam Train, Quarry Mountain Dead Rats, Royal Jelly Dixieland Band, Chris Russell Chicken Walk, Chook Race, The Tiger & Me plus soul, garage, gypsy and folk acts.
