THE RETREAT
Let the wild rumpus begin. That’s right it’s that time of year again – Sydney Rd Street Party is just around the corner and this year the Retreat Hotel has pulled all the stops. It’s the day to celebrate all things Brunswick and revel in how awesome the main drag is. Sunday March 4 The Retreat has free entry with bands on their brand spanking new beer garden stage from 1pm. Helping them celebrate this year are Coral Lee & The Silver Scream, Ben Salter, The Toot Toot Toots, Dan Brodie & The Grieving Widows, Pony Face, and Sun God Replica followed by DJ Phil Gionfriddo (The Bowers) on the wheels of steel.
THE PENNY BLACK
Go-Go Sapien synthesise their distinctive pop tunes from a wide range of influences including post punk, psych-rock, surf music and sci-fi film scores. Their live performances are visually dynamic, energetic and theatrical – characteristically featuring outlandish, matching uniforms and live film projections. Go-Go Sapien will play the Sydney Rd Street Party at the Penny Black Sunday March 4.
VICTORIA HOTEL
When the sun, crowds and lousy second hand vinyl all gets too much duck down to the Victoria Hotel to hear some local live music usually reserved for the dark of night. Heel Toe Express, Neighbourhood Youth, Lunars, BMX Beach and Flowers will all treat you to sweet sounds as you enjoy the best party in Brunswick. $10 jugs all day too. Sunday March 4, From midday, free.
THE CORNISH ARMS
Enticing Melbourne rock fans to unfold their arms and move toward the stage is a challenge few bands meet. The average rock’n’roll outfit rarely evokes a punter’s desire to really move. Dancing one’s arse off, what’s more, is a rockeratti myth – rumours of rock-induced gyrations waft out of closed-door venues and after-parties but it’s seldom seen in the public bar. Experience the legend with Money For Rope at the Sydney Rd Street Party this Sunday March 4 at the Cornish Arms.
THE BRUNSWICK HOTEL
Welcome to the world of The Ovals. If getting lost in between the beats of vast rolling groove was like floating through the orbits of the planets then The Ovals would be your space vessel. You may even find that upon listening to this glorious band flowers will begin to sprout from your ears and your eyes will melt in to kaleidoscopes. But don’t worry, you’ll most likely enjoy this. Be transported on Sunday March 4 at the Brunswick Hotel as The Ovals play the Sydney Road Street Party.
NOISE BAR
Sore Thumb at the Sydney Road Festival is going to be a Notting Hill Carnival inspired free Sunday party like Brunswick has never seen before. To get your booties shaking from afternoon-night, Celebrities Anonymous will be spinning reggae, ska, soul, old skool hip hop, funky house, reggaeton, 2-step, grime and dubstep from the beer garden balcony. Keeping your bellies full of Jamaican BBQ, Sassy’s Jamaican Kitchen will be serving up jerk chicken, rice ‘n’ peas, veggie stew and other Caribbean cuisine. To wash that down there will be $14 jugs of Cooper’s all day. Doors open at 1pm and close late so head to Noise Bar, to feel the riddim and bass booming from the beer garden balcony, get some soul food into you and feel the love this Sunday March 4.
PHOENIX PUBLIC HOUSE
Phoenix Public House celebrates Sydney Road Street Party with a local lineup and bands all day long from 2pm. Butcher Blades, Love Connection, Lowtide and MORE!? The friendliest party in town. Nothing compares to the atmosphere and good vibe of the Sydney Road Street Party and now you can enjoy the festivities of the streets AND catch some great local bands inside at Phoenix Public House. DJs in the front bar and food all day.
