Plaza Stage

The best of Inner West jazz, funk and world music

 

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Mambo Brown Trio

12:00pm after MC welcome

Mambo Brown Trio is Michael (mambo) Brown on Sax and vocals, John Maddox bass and vocals and Tim Bradley on Drums. Their music is a blend of songs and improvised music covering the genres of Jazz, Reggae, Ska, afro beat, soul anf funk. Check out their new Album A Bridge too Far. 

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Rem & the Starshine

1:00pm

Rem & The starshine are a multicultural 5-piece Experimental NeoSoul band, from the inner west suburbs of Sydney who met through the inner wests thriving and eclectic jam scene.

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Cone of Confusion


2:00pm

Cone of Confusion is an intercultural Eora/Sydney-based project known for their eclectic blend of psychedelic music, prog rock, and jazz fusion. With a commitment to musical exploration and creative spontaneity, the band continues to push the boundaries of their sonic expression, captivating audiences with raw energy and authentic performances. 

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 a blue tint photo of 4 people in front of a door Monstress


3:00pm

Carving its own sound of jazz-infused RnB, Monstress have been dazzling crowds across NSW. Leader Sarah Homeh drops silky lines and melodic hooks mixed with spoken word and rap verses. The all female and non-binary quartets improvised solos, lush harmonies, and jazz grooves immerse crowds in an unforgettable experience. Monstress have scheduled single release after release, starting with ‘Heather’s Diary’, a punk-funk-nu-jazz-jumptastic sonic experience.

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 a group of women with instruments pose Choro Das Minas


4:00pm

Born from the need for more women in the choro scene in Sydney, this all-female group was created to bring a fresh, feminine touch to the genre.    The group features Sara Muller on flute, Laura Balthazar on clarinet, Bruna Rangel on guitar Fabiana Souza on cavaquinho, Alexandra Bastos on pandeiro and Lena Sturzenecker on rebolo. Their mission is to bring the beautiful choro genre to different audiences, enriching the cultural scene in Sydney while also encouraging women to play choro.

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West Wind

5:00pm

West Wind brings together a group of like-minded musicians who are anything but ordinary. They have earned a well-deserved reputation for effortlessly hijacking the groove, leaving their mark wherever they perform. With their signature blend of funk, nu-soul, downtempo, and dance, West Wind creates a sound that is entirely their own. Their musical journey has taken them from intimate house parties to sharing stages with stellar Australian acts like Winston Surfshirt, Pacific Avenue, Bag Raiders, The Vanns and Cut Copy. West Wind is restless and eager to unleash their infectious rhythm upon the masses.

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