Kid Zone - Northcote Town Hall

283 High Street, Northcote 3070

Artist: Cha Cha Sam

Time:12:00pm - 1:00pm

The Best of Music for Big Spirited kids and their grownups! Fuelled by the ukulele, great backbeats and fun lyrics, Cha Cha Sam concerts are a big house party. For Hi Vibe we specially present a selection of your favourite Cha Cha Sam songs - made with love and laughter in collaboration with leading specialists in children's health, education and disability. Look out for guest appearances by Nanna, Ruby and Pauline!

http://www.chachasam.com.au

Artist: The Mighty Buzznicks

Time:1:00pm - 2:00pm

The Mighty bUZZniks perform an energetic, action packed show that introduces a broad range of musical styles with lyrics that are relevant to children. Come on a fabulous musical adventure with this six piece live band that create very cool music, quirky stories and a lot of energy that will have kids moving and parents grooving. The bUZZniks bridge the gap between music for toddlers and teens bringing a show kids relate to and a chance for everyone to enjoy live music together. It’s a rock concert for families that will have you buzzing! "The Mighty Buzzniks not only combine fabulous toe tapping tunes with vibrant outfits and high energy but song allegories that are relative to kids and intelligent." "The Mighty Buzzniks will entertain, captivate and delight the whole family"

http://www.mightybuzzniks.com

Artist: Asanti Dance Theatre

Time:2:00pm - 3:00pm

This highly energetic drum and dance ensemble present an unforgettable experience of African music, dance and culture. They perform with captivating power, precision and energy representing the beauty of Africa with their telling music and dance styles. Combined with the contemporary influences of Australia they aim to encourage togetherness, understanding and peace among all Australian’s.

http://www.asantidancetheatre.com

Artist: Bongo Brothers

Time:3:00pm - 4:00pm

SURF SAFARI - Three larrikins ride the waves of slapstick drum & bass around Australia. Mongo, Drongo & Bongo are on the beach adventure of a lifetime. A show of ‘big barrels & phat’ surf beats, live cartooning, & intimate storytelling. Get high on Bongo vibes. THE SURF IS UP.

http://www.thebongobrothers.com

Artist: Bungolow Jam

Time:6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bungalow Jam is a newly formed four piece rock outfit that has crafted their attack on the music world by practicing in a bungalow on the beach in the southern suburbs. This original band draws their inspiration from life, death and love. Comprising of Travis White on main vocals/lead, Chris Boon on rhythm, Paul Matthews on bass and Craig Seignior on drums, their musical style is a cadre of rock and alternative influences. Some say they can hear a bit of Nirvana, others say INXS or The Police, while others just say that Bungalow Jam are that band that rock the bungalow. Bungalow Jam is currently working on their debut CD for release this year.

Artist: The Newport Bush Orchestra

Time:7:30pm - 8:30pm

The Newport Bush Orchestra is a group of lively and entertaining musicians from out Newport way. Under the direction of fiddler Greg O'Leary the group plays traditional Australian dance tunes that will get your feet tapping and put a smile on your dial. In the 3 years since they formed they have played at Festivals and for dances in Echuca, Colbinabbin, Newport, and Federation Square in Melbourne.

Artist: The Band Who Knew Too Much

Time:9:00pm - 10:30pm

No sign of The Global Economic Downturn, its happy Hour 24/7 for Melbourne Pub Jazz Group The Band Who Knew Too Much. Veterans of sweaty pub fights all over this brown land. Their Aussie songs of beer-drinking and rent-spending hit as hard as a woodchopper’s axe. Exciting Australian songs propelled by energetic jazz-like woodchop rhythm! Add some strong local lyric, with gang vocal delivery and their unique sound is complete.

http://www.tbwktm.com, http://www.myspace.com/tbwktm