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New Orleans-style jazz band parading past crowds gathered at Southgate.
17 Oct

Second Line Street Party Featuring Rebirth Brass Band

  • Free
  • Music

New Orleans legends of the Second line, Rebirth Brass Band make their long-awaited Australian debut – leading a joyous and jumping musical march along the Yarra. Channelling the same spontaneous and ecstatic all-in parades seen in the streets of New Orleans, this eight-piece, all-star brass band is guaranteed to get you moving.

If you feel like funkin’ it up, put on your beads, bright clothing and marching shoes and join in the fun. The party continues at Fed Square with an afternoon of free performances from Rebirth Brass Band, BIGYUKI and Allysha Joy.

Part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

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Date Times
Sat 17 Oct
  • 1pm - 2pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location

Federation Square
Melbourne
Victoria 3000

Open in maps location for Federation Square

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9001 1388
  • email address: info@melbournejazz.com
  • Visit website for Second Line Street Party Featuring Rebirth Brass Band

Also part of Melbourne International Jazz Festival

British musician Benjamin Clementine wearing dark glasses, he has an Afro hairdo and performs and sings at a piano.
20 Oct

Benjamin Clementine

One man, one piano, one voice: an artist of rare intensity in his purest and most powerful form.

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24 Oct

Jazz re:freshed: Theon Cross and Summer Pearl

The label at the forefront of the UK’s jazz scene brings you another epic double bill.

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21 Oct

Haus Party

Rally your favourite people for a huge night at Jazz Fest’s Haus Party.

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16 Oct

Joey Alexander Trio and Young Monk

A celebration of jazz tradition, innovation and the artists shaping its future.

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Until 3 Dec

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

Join this free weekly celebration of rollicking and spirited singing.

  • Free
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31 Oct

Victorian Festival of Diwali

Showcasing India’s ancient and modern culture through music, dance, craft, food and a bazaar.

  • Free
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14 Oct

Social Chess Meetup

Enjoy an evening of social chess and darts at Oche.

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2 Dec

Alter State: Opening Night Party

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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