Starting this year's Melbourne International Jazz Festival with a bang, join for a jam-packed lineup of international legends, local heroes and iconic films over three days of free festival fare at Fed Square.
Friday night begins with a Smoking Ceremony to officially launch the festival, followed by Afro-Cuban powerhouse, La Influencia performing new material from their upcoming album, as well as covers of Cuban legends. The Cat Empire’s founding firebrand trumpet-playing vocalist Harry James Angus closes out the night.
Saturday kicks off with the unmissable Second Line Parade bringing the vibrant spirit of the New Orleans streets to Melbourne, with NOLA’s beloved TBC Brass Band leading the way and storming the Fed Square stage. Following this explosion of funk-fuelled brass is the Tony Allen Experience.
Then spend Sunday afternoon soaking up the sun with three incredible films, Louis in London, Jazz on a Summer’s Day and Summer of Soul.
Event Details:
Dates:
Friday 18 October, 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Saturday 19 October, 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Sunday 20 October, 2:00PM – 6:30PMAges: All ages
Location: Fed Square - Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne 3000
Notes: FREE