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2024 PROGRAM

#LBMF24

2024 PROGRAM #LBMF24

Kiwat Kennell & Enoki (Live)
Jul
25

Kiwat Kennell & Enoki (Live)

Celebrating Yarra's rich indigenous history, Bodriggy Brewpub in Abbotsford presents a performance from First Nations artist Kiwat Kenell with support by 3RRR Host of 'Feel The Floor' Ethan Savage and proud Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta Blak Fulla artist 'Enoki'

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Totalno Zeleno! x Grace Darling Hotel
Jul
26
to 27 Jul

Totalno Zeleno! x Grace Darling Hotel

The Grace Darling & Totalno Zeleno! explore the underground, the aural oddities, and the emerging talent of our burgeoning live music scene for a full venue take-over.

Experimental soundscapes blend with hybrid performances, integrating live AV and projection art. A thread eclectic fabric of Naarm's creative community, traversing avant-punk, trip-hop, dub, downtempo jazz, and beyond.

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Amos Roach Unplugged
Jul
26

Amos Roach Unplugged

Experience the soul-stirring sounds of Amos Roach, the award-winning musician, dancer and director, for an intimate, unplugged performance at the Railway Hotel Fitzroy on Friday, 26 July, 2024.

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Paradise: The Music of John Prine
Jul
26

Paradise: The Music of John Prine

"I'm kind of like the Lone Ranger or Batman. I can just go to my mansion and jump out in my uniform and sing on weekends." John Prine. One of the most beloved country/folk singers of his generation, John Prine told tales of humbleness and humour in a career that spanned from the late 1960's until his death in 2020.

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GRRLS to the Front
Jul
26
to 27 Jul

GRRLS to the Front

GRRLS TO THE FRONT is back with another massive lineup of unstoppable talent. This event celebrates the amazing femxle and non-binary artists in the Australian music scene, featuring some of the brightest emerging talents in hip hop, R&B and alt-pop.

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Horsepower (Two Year Anniversary Show)
Jul
27

Horsepower (Two Year Anniversary Show)

To celebrate the past two years, Horsepower have reached out to life.lair.regret.records & New Ethic records to organize this killer all ages show featuring a host of acts from Melbourne and Sydney with J.O.Y (SYD), Bozo (SYD), Mindrace and Tarnished.

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Tjum Tjumba Launch Fundraiser
Jul
27

Tjum Tjumba Launch Fundraiser

Tjum Tjumba (meaning "beat-beat" in Djab Wurrung) is an Aboriginal-owned organisation that is dedicated to embracing, promoting, and celebrating Aboriginal culture, making it accessible to a broader audience through the combination of traditional Aboriginal knowledge with modern societal cultural practices, primarily the universal language of music.

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The Old Bar Band Bonanza
Jul
27
to 28 Jul

The Old Bar Band Bonanza

Come and spend the whole weekend at The Oldie for THE OLD BAR BAND BONANZA presented by Leaps & Bounds. From 5pm Saturday and 3pm Sunday get yourself front and centre for some of the best damn bands going around.

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All Night Fever, a Queercore Punk Gig and Dance Party
Jul
27
to 28 Jul

All Night Fever, a Queercore Punk Gig and Dance Party

Shining a light on POC and LGBTQI+ people involved in a community of underground raves, punk and hardcore music, with the latter that is still very cis male centric. Taking inspiration and giving homage to the Queercore punk movement started in the 80's and that still exists in the underground today, lifting themselves up in a music subculture of cis male dominance, stereotypes and oppressions.

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Berada
Jul
27

Berada

"Berada" is a night celebrating Naarm's long-standing reputation as a convergent hub of innovation, creative ambition and diversity. With three captivatingly innovative acts embodying these qualities through their daring and boundary-pushing approaches to sonic exploration, "Berada" promises to deliver an unforgettable experience that merges cultural influences, experimental sounds, and dynamic performances.

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Club Riot
Jul
27
to 28 Jul

Club Riot

CLUB RIOT Queer Alt Music Party is celebrating their 1ST BIRTHDAY at Laundry Bar The party that aims to create a space for alternative LGBTQIA+ people to come together, make noise and celebrate. Stacked with the best new bands and DJ's to watch, this party is made to not only celebrate the music but the community who love it most. Saturday 27th July as part of Leaps and Bounds Music Festival, CLUB RIOT welcomes to the stage Cry Club, Hot Machine, OH! Daisy and TILE as well as Lady Diet Coke on the decks to close out the night with all your favourite alt, emo and queer bangers!

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Annual Leaps and Bounds Record Fair
Jul
28

Annual Leaps and Bounds Record Fair

The Annual Leaps & Bounds Record Fair returns to the Collingwood Town Hall for the third year running. This FREE entry event is the largest inner city Melbourne record fair with 35+ vendors stretching across all genres and styles. Not to be missed!

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Baby, You’re a Star
Jul
28

Baby, You’re a Star

A family-friendly day party for big and little kids alike. Join us for music, food and drinks at everyone's favourite local waterhole Lullie Tavern, with live sets and DJs from midday on the 28th of July.

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The Final Dance
Jul
28

The Final Dance

A day party of music at Dr. Morse. This event is a Leaps and Bounds collaboration with Yarra Youth Services and will feature naarm-based artists alongside up-and-coming graduates from their music programs.

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Kee’ahn Front Bar Session
Jul
28

Kee’ahn Front Bar Session

Experience the Front Bar of the Corner Hotel in a whole new light as it plays host to the remarkable First Nations artist, Kee'ahn, as part of the Leaps and Bounds Festival with Yarra Council. Bop the arvo away to Kee'ahn's soulful melodies, where their powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics paint a vivid picture of her cultural heritage and personal journey.

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The Boite Presents FLIGHT
Jul
28

The Boite Presents FLIGHT

From 3pm - 9.30pm on Sunday 28 July audiences at Flight will be treated to multi-genre performances featuring live-looping, neo-soul, folk-pop, psych-funk, soul, Latin rhythms and cultural instruments such as the Persian kamancheh as well as Eritrean and Ethiopian stringed instruments. Featured acts include Lauren Sheree with her band Dean of Soul, Jad Pinnone, Itunu, Urlik Mageza, Sanaz Saadatfar, Chantelle Beale and 11:10 (Ten Past Eleven), plus a secret headliner to be revealed!

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A Gillian Welch Tribute
Jul
28

A Gillian Welch Tribute

An afternoon that pays tribute to the inspirational and iconic female American singer-songwriter Gillian Welch, who's music spanning across the country, folk, bluegrass and Americana genres has been hugely influential to aspiring, emerging and established female and LGTBQI+ artists locally. Returning to The Gem for a second year after a hugely successful debut in 2023 as part of Leaps and Bounds.

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