Music for the People

Saturday 25 February

Presented by Moreland City Council

Supported by 

Location: Shore Reserve, corner Melville Road and Reynard Street, Pascoe Vale South.

1 pm to 5.30 pm

Music for the People takes the Brunswick Music Festival opening event to an exciting new outdoor location. In 2012, Music for the People promises to delight with a program of activities and entertainment that reflects Moreland’s distinct and culturally diverse communities.  

The program offers something for everyone with a selection of world music and interactive sessions, children’s activities and market stalls. So pack a picnic, gather family and friends and come along to enjoy this FREE celebration of cultural riches on the lush lawns of the picturesque Shore Reserve in Pascoe Vale South.  Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

1.00 pm                    Interactive session: Underbelly Dance with the Lebanese Dancers for Peace!

1.30 pm                    Judge Pino and the Ruling Motions

2.10 pm                    Interactive session: Kolo Serbian Folk Dance Group

2.30 pm                    Madre Monte

3.15 pm                    Interactive session: Asanti Dance Theatre

3.40 pm                    The Sljivovitz Orchestra

4.25 pm                    Interactive session: Tumbarumba with Beebop Arts Samba

4.45 pm                    The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra

How to get there: Parking is limited so catch tram 55, stop 42 Melville Road/Reynard Street, bus 512, cycle or walk! 

Artist Profiles

The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra

Inspired by the infectious afro-beat music of Nigeria and its neighbours, the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra delivers contemporary African funk to Australian dancefloors. This mammoth ensemble comprises seventeen musicians hand-picked from Melbourne's music scene. The experience and creativity of these established musicians energises the group's original compositions and the sound of the entire band is a force to be reckoned with. The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra's powerful MCs and tribal rhythms are the modern-day "musical weapon" that Fela Kuta conceived of. Their conscious lyrics and West African grooves are relevant today while remaining faithful to the message of afro-beat.

Tumbarumba

For nearly the last decade Melbourne's five-piece, rhythm strong collective Tumbarumba has become known Australia wide for their riveting Brazilian, Reggae Funk, Samba and Hip-Hop beat laden concerts. Finding its roots in the street music of Brazil and the rhythms of an Australian Samba School, Tumbarumba has evolved into a unique ensemble whose individual members bring to it a world of influences and raw energy that draws both audience and performers into a frenzy of celebration and freedom. Tumbarumba consists of some of Melbourne's finest percussionists. Past and present members have and continue to perform with some of Melbourne's best live bands

Kolo Serbian Folk Dance Group

K.U.D. Kolo Serbian Folk Dance Group was established in 2007 with the aim of preserving and promoting traditional Serbian folklore through song and dance. The group is comprised of young people who share their heritage with pride. Kolo's repertoire focuses on traditional village dances from different regions of Serbia, with varied and colourful costumes to match. The group regularly peforms for both the Serbian community and the general public with the main focus being to showcase their culture Australia wide.

Further information

For more information phone 9240 1111.   

photo credit: Mikelangelo