Named after the iconic and beloved Paul Kelly song, Leaps and Bounds pays homage to the largest live gigging precinct in Australia – the City of Yarra. Following an incredibly successful year in 2013, Leaps and Bounds will cover over 40 traditional venues from the Corner Hotel (the largest venue in the area) to Longplay (one of the smallest).
Focusing on local performers and local audiences, while also honouring those that come to live and perform in the area from places far and wide the festival will hold events including Yarra Songs at The Yarra with Jon Von Goes, Bus Tours with Bruce Milne through iconic sites in Yarra, Push Freeza Summit at Fitzroy Town Hall, Charles Jenkins (pictured) presenting a night of songs about the history of Melbourne at The Fitzroy Reading Room, plus a whole host of gigs.
In 2013, over 17 days 293 live music events were presented at 34 different venues and other locations.
