The Melbourne International Jazz Festival will return this year, including to the west.
Spotswood and Footscray will host a series of gigs as part of the festival, which will feature more than 400 artists playing over 10 days.
From October 18 – 27, there will be 109 events for music lovers to go out and enjoy at 34 venues across the city.
From 1–10pm on Saturday October 26, locals can enjoy a free day of music for the Grazeland Takeover.
The outdoor dining venue, which has over 50 food and beverage vendors, will be blasting jazz, soul, funk, and swing.
Local Melbourne artists Rhea John (1-3pm), Matt Hoyne Trio (4-6pm), and Melbourne Tramways Big Band (7-9pm) will take to the stage, with Shio (12.30-5.30pm) and DJ Manchild (5.30-10pm) spinning tracks for attendees as well.
Jazz Westside: Footscray Sunday Sessions, which is also free, has three artists playing at venues one after another.
Mamma Chens, Misfits, and Moon Dog Wild West are all a stone’s throw away from each other and will host Boubacar Gaye, Wild Gloriosa, and Collard Greens & Gravy respectively.
Those looking to soak up some spring sun and engage in the vibrant energy of Melbourne’s west can mark their calendars for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
Information: melbournejazz.com
