At the 2016 incarnation more than 50 well-known and emerging artists will perform over six stages housed throughout the City of Port Phillip.
The 2016 St Kilda Festival will culminate with the famous Festival Sunday on Sunday February 14 (Valentine’s Day ooh la la), which will feature the likes of Gurrumul, The Grates, Hayden James, Client Liaison, Felix Riebl, The Harpoons and The Bombay Royale.
The New Music stage is back once more, offering the nation’s best emerging talent a great chance to kick-start their career. Ten bands have been chosen to play, with the crowd favourite winning $5,000 and a main stage slot in 2017. In 2016 they include Ryan Downey, Mitch King, Owen Rabbit, Ry, MYAMI, Neighbourhood Youth, Rita Satch, REIKA, Lepers and Crooks and Jerrico.
Live N Local is also back again, produced by the City of Port Phillip. From Sunday February 7 until Saturday February 13 music enthusiasts will be treated to the sounds of art-pop and post-punk styled Mangelwurzel, The Hosies’ train wreck blues, ambient electro with Yakini and Gaza Stripper, hypnotic sounds from Zikora and Yiddish band Klezmania. Live N Local showcases the exceptional talent on offer from the City of Port Phillip community in a jam-packed week of performances across multiple well-known venues and local hot spots, culminating with the popular Live N Local Stage at St Kilda Festival, Sunday February 14.
“The City of Port Phillip is proud to produce what has truly become an iconic Melbourne music festival each year,” said Mayor Bernadene Voss. “We welcome everyone to join us on the St Kilda foreshore to celebrate Australian music, our beaches and parks, and of course our huge array of restaurants, bars and cafes. We’re thrilled to be able to support the Australian music industry in such a diverse and dynamic way that brings hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors to our wonderful city.”
