Live at Warrawee - March 2024

Live at Warrawee 2023

Live at Warrawee is Council’s premier FREE live music event held each year at Warrawee Park, Oakleigh!

Save the date and don’t miss out!

Saturday 16 March 2024
4pm - 9pm
Warrawee Park
99 Drummond Street, Oakleigh
(5 min walk from Oakleigh station)

Live at Warrawee is an event for the whole family, with chilled picnic vibes and a range of musical genres, along with roving performers, face painting, a local playground and our musical garden activity. 

There will be plenty of great food available onsite, including local brewery Kaiju Beer & Pizza, who will be running a pop-up bar offering drinks and a nice place to sit and enjoy the show. Not to mention Oakleigh’s renowned Eaton Mall, located right next door!

2024 Performing Artists

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 lineup, with headline act Darlinghurst, support act Jade Gibson and Melbourne talents Wasteman, Doc Halibut and Wilma Sights. 

We also welcome I-OP Hip Hop Crew who will be doing a dance performance during the evening.

Spotify: Live at Warrawee 2024 - playlist by Naty_08

4pm - Wilma Sights

Wilma Sights are a 3-piece alt-Rock band from Melbourne who play a plethora of indie rock to post-punk, 90's grunge, dream pop and shoegaze.

They fearlessly blend genres to create their own unique style inspired by The Smashing Pumpkins, Interpol, Explosions in the Sky, Biffy Clyro and The National. 

Wilma Sights' decade-long journey together has allowed them to craft a sound that resonates with who they are at their core. 

With a penchant for unpredictability, Wilma Sights will keep you guessing and always coming back for more. 

More information: Linktree: Wilma Sights

5pm - Doc Halibut

Doc Halibut are a mainstay of the Melbourne rock n' roll roots pub scene and regulars on the Australian music festival circuit of Woodford, Caloundra, Queenscliff, Echuca Blues and Bendigo Blues. 

Their live shows recreate and reinterpret their songbook with energy, passion and often, a large dose of larrikin humour. 

Through raucous sections of interpretation and improvisation to precise craftsmanship - the ever-present quip, jibe and plaintive observation of Andy Ferguson's lyricism stands central to the 5 piece's sound.  

More information: Doc Halibut

6pm - Wasteman

Hailing from Melbourne's northern suburbs, Wasteman are described as a mixture of indie pop, punk rock, and a sprinkle of jazzy improvisation.

Their music is filled with emotional complexity, coupled with a round, raw sound that reaches out to their audience. 

With their recent debut performance at the highly acclaimed, The Leadbeater Hotel, in Richmond, the group aims to solidify their art amongst those in the Melbourne music scene.

6.30pm - I-OP Hip Hop

Indigenous Outreach Projects, I-OP, Hip Hop are a culturally diverse national collective with highly developed skills sharing a common goal.

Focusing on showcasing our passion to connect with community, especially youth, engaging them through music and dance.

Our crew will bring an exciting, interactive, and fun element to your event, we focus on delivering our motto "no shame, be proud, respect" by encouraging a strong mind, body, spirit and culture.

More information: Indigenous Outreach Projects

7pm - Jade Gibson

Jade burst onto the scene in 2019 after spending a year writing and recording in Nashville, Tennessee

This small-town Victorian songstress went straight to number one on the iTunes country chart with her debut EP 'The Great Unknown'.

Gaining a strong following from appearing on rodeo and B&S stages throughout regional towns, she has created a buzz around her from being a high energetic performer with a down-to-earth feel to her catchy, upbeat original works. 

Named a 2022 StarMaker, Jade subsequently released her smash hit 'Country Mile' which charted at number 11 on the Countrytown' radio chart and was chosen as the promotional song for the 2023 Tamworth Country Music Festival. 

Jade has also appeared at festivals such as Tamworth Country Music Festival, Deni Ute Muster and Gippsland Country Music Festival.

More information: www.jadegibson.com

8pm - Darlinghurst

Darlinghurst is a Golden Guitar Award winning act from Melbourne. 

Originally a 4 piece, it was announced in December 2023 that they were moving forward into 2024 as a duo; comprising original members, Cassie Leopold, and Pagan Newman. 

Darlinghurst created a new sound in the Australian country sphere that is as accessible as it is unique and has a broad appeal that has been reflected in the success to date. 

Their debut album, 'Darlinghurst', entered the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart at Number One, earned them the Golden Guitar Award for New Talent of the Year in 2022 and have played at major festivals and supported some of music's biggest names including The Corrs, The Black Sorrows and Jon Stevens. 

More information: Darlinghurst | darlinghurst band (darlinghurst-band.com)

Activities

You won't want to miss our incredible Musical Garden powered by Junkyard Beats. The hands-on sensory space provides an opportunity for all ages to engage with music and everyday items to create a unique musical experience.

There will also be face painting available and a host of roving performers.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, hat and water bottle which can be refilled on site at our free water fountains thanks to SE Water.

This is an event for the whole family, so you can bring your own picnic chairs or rugs. There will also be some beanbags and bar tables with stools, as well as some tables with chairs and umbrellas available to use.

Getting there? Parking?

Warrawee Park is located only 5 minutes walk from Oakleigh Railway Station. There are also several buses which travel to the Oakleigh bus interchange. Go to Public Transport Victoria to plan your journey.

If driving, there is limited parking around Warrawee Park, however, there are parking options located close by at Atkinson Street Car Park (Crn Atkinson Street & Atherton Road), Oakleigh Centro Car Park, Hanover Street Car Park (at site of Oakleigh Rotary Sunday Market) and Chester Street Car Park.

Please observe traffic management controls and standard parking restrictions.

The Warrawee Park and Pioneer Carparks will be closed from 6am-11pm on event day. 

What food/drinks are available?

There will be a variety of snacks, deserts and hot food available including Get Scooped, Jamm'd Dessert Bar, Twisted Spudz & Dogz, Flamin Skewars, Bean Brewed and a Rotary Club BBQ.

We are excited to announce that our event partner local brewery Kaiju Beer will be offering a refreshing Bar Menu featuring Aperol Spritz, Mock Aperol Spritz, Range Life & King Valley Prosecco, Yarrawood Sav Blanc and an assortment of Kaiju Beer cans.

Green My Plate will also be onsite to ensure Live at Warrawee is a low-waste event.

Warrawee Park is located adjacent to Eaton Mall, Oakleigh the area's mecca for a variety of authentic restaurants and bars.

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Live at Warrawee was presented by Monash Council and supported by Victorian Government’s On The Road Again initiative to bring back live music to the suburbs.

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When

  • Saturday, 16 March 2024 | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Location

Warrawee Park, 99 Drummond Street, Oakleigh, 3166, View Map

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