Zilla & Brook

The Uncle Archie Roach Block Party

The Uncle Archie Roach Block Party - Part of YIRRAMBOI Festival

Performances & Gigs

Event Details

Category

Performances & Gigs

Event Starts

May 10, 2025 13:00

Event Ends

May 11, 2025 03:00

Venue

Various venues across the Melbourne CBD

Location

217-321 Lonsdale Street

The Uncle Archie Roach Block Party will take place across multiple venues in Melbourne’s CBD, featuring an exciting line-up of local and international First Nations artists. With performances spanning from 1pm to 3am, the event will be held at Section 8 (27-29 Tattersalls Ln), The Toff (2f/252 Swanston St), and Golden Square Car Park (217-231 Lonsdale St).

In 2025, the Block Party will expand to new heights, showcasing 10 international acts and over 30 local First Nations musicians, producers, and DJs, spread across four iconic venues. This event continues to honour the legacy of Uncle Archie Roach and Aunty Ruby Hunter, whose voices and stories have shaped the soundscape of the nation, inspiring generations of artists and activists.

 

LINE-UP

  • Amos Roach
  • Kutcha Edwards
  • Blackfire
  • Madi Colville-Walker
  • Miss Kaninna
  • Kidd Benny
  • Becca Hatch
  • Jem Cassar-Daley
  • Jada Weazel
  • DancingWater
  • Indigenous All Stahz

 

INTERNATIONAL

  • Nimkish (CAD)
  • Leonard Sumner (CAD)
  • Snotty Nose Rez Kids (CAD)
  • PIQSIQ (CAD)
  • TALON (CAD)
  • Sammy V (NZ)
  • Katayanagi Twins (NZ)

 

DROP HOUSE DJs curated by Soju Gang and Kidd Benny.

Set times will be released closer to the date.

For more information click here