Melbourne Music Week Melbourne Music Week program 2013

STRING SESSIONS Presented by Paper House PAPER HOUSE GEORGIA FIELDS SECONDHAND HEART + STRING QUINTET SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER FREE CITY POP-UPS PLUS 7.30 PM – 10 PM THE TOFF IN TOWN In an exciting fusion of well-crafted pop songs and cinematic drama, string players from Melbourne Symphony Orchestra join forces with three of Melbourne’s indie darlings to present a series of pop-up performances. This unique collaboration will see the artists working together to transform their songs, rearranging and reconstructing the pieces to produce something entirely new. Bursting into life from three secret city locations throughout the afternoon, these special performances will culminate in a ?nale concert at The Toff, where all three bands will take to the stage to play alongside the ?ve-piece string section. TICKETS $15 18+ Transaction and booking fees may apply MOSHTIX.COM.AU/MMW BUSKERS CHERRY JAM Presented by Cherry Bar LINC & LISE MAX FOTHERINGHAM NATHAN WILLIAM PHILLIPS SHANE MCLEOD TERRY SPILLAGE TIMMY KNOWLES (MY MATE JAMES) DR. SOUND-FX MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER 8 PM – LATE CHERRY BAR Committed to developing Melbourne’s music scene, Cherry Bar presents a special incarnation of its famous Cherry Jam Open Mic Night, hosting a bevy of buskers and street artists performing especially for MMW. Cherry is the only venue in Melbourne that provides bands with a rock’n’roll back-line. With drums, bass amp and two guitar amps ready and waiting to be played, musicians don’t have to lug their gear to the venue. All they have to do is turn up, and let rip. They even provide their own house mixer! This Monday night, Cherry Jam gives artists the opportunity to perform on the iconic Cherry Bar stage, and audiences the chance to witness the strength of Melbourne’s grassroots music scene – in one free night. FREE 18+ C’MO N EVERYBONEY! Presented by Jack Madin, Bec Rigby & Aaron Silver THE HARPOONS OPEN SWIMMER MONNONE ALONE WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 8 PM – LATE BONEY When you come to see three of Melbourne’s most loveable acts, The Harpoons, Open Swimmer and Monnone Alone you’ll also get to be a part of a one-off, ultra happy cool-vibes super group made up of absolutely everyone in the place! Yep, everyone. The bands, the audience, even the bartenders will most likely be making sounds. Whether you’re an experienced player, a music lover or distant appreciator, at this all-in jam you will be playing daggy renditions of cool songs in no time. With a hoard of musicians and percussive instruments at the ready, you’re in for a night of fun times. Sound confusing? Come along and see what the deal is. TICKETS $10 - $15 18+ Transaction and booking fees may apply MOSHTIX.COM.AU/MMW 44 MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK 2013

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