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The Boite and 3ZZZ Present

Polyfonix featuring Public Opinion Afro Orchestra and Queen of Hearts Mariachi

8:00pm, Thu 17 November, 2022

The Night Cat, VIC

Event Details

The Boite and 3ZZZ present POLYFONIX, featuring:

Public Opinion Afro Orchestra
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Queen of Hearts Mariachi

With DJ Dr PopaLotaCorn

Thursday 17 November at The Night Cat

Authentically Melbourne, Polyfonix at the Night Cat is a show to celebrate the richness of Melbourne’s diverse talent and capacity to party. Produced by The Boite and 3ZZZ community radio it will showcase the liveliest and most cherished Melbourne whom we have missed so much over the last two years.

Inspired by the infectious afro-beat music of Nigeria and its neighbours, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra delivers contemporary African funk to Australian dancefloors. The band’s powerful MCs and tribal rhythms are the modern-day “musical weapon” that Fela Kuti conceived of. Their conscious lyrics and West African grooves are relevant today, while remaining faithful to the message of afro-beat.

Queen of Hearts Mariachi evoke an ultimately new perspective on what Mariachi Music can be: all women, all original. Violins, Big Bass, Trumpets, Flowers, Hats, and pants. And some kick-arse harmonies that will leave you breathless. Led by Stefania Serna and Elizabeth Obando and Bonnie Smith, this is an inspired 6-piece Mariachi destined to restore your faith in humanity.

Special guest DJ Dr PopaLotaCorn will serve up an eclectic audio smorgasbord of global delights, from cumbia to calypso, Somalian funk to Brazilian Carimbo, Egyptian surf to Armenian disco. But who needs labels? Your feet will thank you.

Polyfonix is one of several events produced as part of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s partnership with Creative Victoria’s On The Road Again initiative, connecting Victorian community radio with the state’s live music scene.

We acknowledge that this event will be held on Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

TICKETING INFO

Set times are subject to change.
When ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door.
Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
A booking fee applies to all advance tickets.

VENUE INFO

Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence or Passport
The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person.
Intoxicated persons will not be admitted.
Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue.
Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.

COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES

We ask that all patrons exercise common sense and hygiene practices while in the venue.
Hand sanitiser is available at point of entry and throughout the venue.
Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.