What better way to get into the festive spirit than at Melbourne's favourite container bar.
There’s never a dull moment at Section 8, even on Christmas Day. Expect music from funk bands, DJs, and a whole heap more from these legends. They’re dedicated to slinging cocktails and all your alcoholic faves until the cows come home, and they couple it up with some killer music.
Section 8’s 8 Days of Xmas
- Dec 19 – 26
- Free entry
- Walk-ins only
Keep up with the latest music news, features, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Dec 19 – Condensed Milk
- Amin Payne, Taijae + Guests
Expect global beats at Condensed Milk Tuesdays, with the best hip hop, soul, funk, house, disco, Afrobeats and plenty of fun times kicking off from around 6pm.
Dec 20 – Juke Joints
- Obliveus, Ghostnotes, Shan Frenzie + Acapulco Gold
An infectious blend of funk, rnb, hip hop, indie, reggae, northern soul, dancehall, disco, edits, rock, pop, house and just about anything…
Dec 21 – 100% Phat Xmas Jam
- Nino Brown, Mrs Wallace, Naru, Mizhap, Naoto, Flagrant, Agent 86, Youngjun, Deejay Hijack, Ghostnotes, Tom Showtime
Expect some of the best in Melbourne’s local hip hop scene throwing it down.
Dec 22 – Jade Zoe + Friends
- Jade Zoe, Shelley, Small Fry, Nokia 3210, Tyoow
The former triple j favourite is the self-proclaimed queen of emotional bangers.
Dec 23 – Haus of Funk
- Haus of Ralph, Mothafunk, House Mum, Stev Zar, CaucasianOpportunities
Haus of Ralph is a highly-regarded Naarm DJ spinning Baile funk, electro, drum and techno.
Dec 24 – Beatpie
- Luke Vecchio, Anyo, Ceccato, Bean Dip, Oscar De Lima, Kris Diahann
Luke Vecchio needs little introduction, he’s a highly versatile DJ who’s played just about every electronic-leaning festival.
Dec 25 – Orphan’s Xmas + Free BBQ
- Antagonize, Faith Vs Fate, Crystal Cartier, Dirty Abs
That’s right, Section 8’s even going on Christmas Day! With a free BBQ and vegan options, bring nan and save on cookin’ we reckon.
Dec 26 – Condensed Milk
- Amin Payne, Taijae + Guests
Finishing just where they started on Boxing Day, find out everything you need to know about the whole 8 Days of Xmas series here.
