DOORS 1PM // KITCHEN OPENS 1PM // SHOW STARTS 2PM

Celebrate the timeless music and iconic smooth sounds of James Taylor with Melbourne’s acclaimed singer-songwriter John Flanagan and his dynamic band.

Flanagan’s warm baritone vocals have seen him compared to James Taylor over the years and now he brings these legendary songs to life

“John’s voice is that kind of heart-aching true baritone that’s a rarity in modern music. It’s timeless, it’s absolutely Australian and it stays with you.” -Country Music Capital News

Flanagan has made a name for himself as part of the Australian folk scene, releasing 4-albums and garnering praise for his thoughtful lyrics and classic songwriting.

“Flanagan’s thoughtful songwriting and James Taylor-esque vocals land warm and familiar on the ears” –Rhythms Magazine

Flanagan brings authenticity and humour to his live shows. With JT classic like Fire and Rain, You've Got a Friend and Carolina In My Mind this will be an unforgettable night.

DOORS 6:30PM // KITCHEN OPEN // SHOW STARTS 7.30PM

Come help musician & podcaster Claire Tonti launch her new song The Beast into the world with a special show exploring M/otherhood and Creativity. 

With performances & discussion from an incredible lineup of m/others who make including:

Author & Advocate Jamila Rizvi

Comedian Bron Lewis

Body Love Activist April the Bodzilla 

Author Isobelle Oderberg 

Dancer & Author Ariane Beeston 

Musician Eliza Hull 

Spoken Word Artist Fleassy Malay  

Spoken Word Poet Flick Odgers 

Musician Moni La Rue

& Contemporary Dancer Bonnie Dulac 

Expect original music, dance, spoken word, storytelling, comedy and honest discussion around the complexities of mothering, where the systems are failing us & what needs to change. Come share in the joy, the love and the RAGE. Claire Tonti will perform a set including some music from her debut album Matrescence & her new song The Beast with a contemporary dance performance by m/other Bonnie Dulac. 

The showcase will finish with a panel about M/otherhood and Creativity. 

Adult themes include perinatal mental health, birth trauma, miscarriage & pregnancy loss, mothering with chronic illness, neurodiversity, disability, Queer identity and Matrescence metamorphosis.