

The Uncle Archie Roach Block Party
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Artwork by Oumoula Nanaiyu Mckenzie, Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara (Anangu)/Warumungu/Warlmanpa
In one of the largest international First Nations music events to happen in Narrm, we take the Uncle Archie Roach Block Party to new heights in 2025, expanding its borders to showcase 10 International acts and over 20 local First Nations musicians, producers and Djs spanning aCross 3 VENUES.
We continue to honour the power and legacy of Uncle Archie Roach & Aunty Ruby Hunter, whose voices and stories have shaped the soundscape of our nation, inspiring generations of artists and activists, and paving the way for a new era of First Nations music.
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AUNTY RUBY HUNTER STAGE @ GOLDEN SQUARE CAR PARK
5:00PM – 5:10PM — Amos Roach (Didgeridoo Set)
5:15PM – 5:45PM — Kutcha Edwards
5:50PM – 6:10PM — TALON
6:10PM – 6:30PM — PIQSIQ
6:35PM – 7:05PM — Amos Roach
7:10PM – 7:40PM — Dancingwater
7:45PM – 8:15PM — Sam V
8:20PM – 8:50PM — Becca Hatch
9:00PM – 9:40PM — Miss Kaninna
9:55PM – 10:55PM — Snotty Nose Rez Kids
BLAX: ACT TWO @ SECTION 8
2:00PM – 4:00PM — Mirren
4:00PM – 6:00PM — Harley Finn
6:00PM – 8:00PM — VERVE by SKNOW
8:00PM – 8:30PM — nudibranchia
8:30PM – 9:00PM — Nimkish
9:00PM – 10:00PM — nudibranchia
10:00PM - 1:00AM — YIRRAMBOI Vogue Night w/ Indigenous All Stahz
LUBLY LOUNGE @ THE TOFF
6:30PM – 7:00PM — Madi Colville-Walker
7:15PM – 7:45PM — Leonard Summer
8:05PM – 8:45PM — Blackfire
8:50PM – 9:10PM — Jada Weazel
9:30PM – 10:10PM — Jem Cassar-Daley
10:10PM – 11:40PM — Katayanagi Twins
11:40PM – Close — Kidd Benny
Note: Due to circumstances beyond our control, these performance times may change.
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Venue
BLAX: ACT TWO 1PM-10PM Section 8 27-29 Tattersalls Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000 LUBLY LOUNGE 6PM-LATE The Toff 2f/252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000 AUNTY RUBY HUNTER STAGE 5PM-11PM
Golden Square Car Park
217-231 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Dates & Times
Sat 10 May 1pm–3am
Tickets
Blaktix $45 General $65 YIRRAMBOI Fan $85 BLAX: ACT TWO @ Section 8 is free, no booking required. Entry to LUBLY LOUNGE, AUNTY RUBY HUNTER STAGE and BLAX: ACT TWO is included in your ticket. Your ticket must be exchanged for a wristband at Golden Square Car Park or The Toff before entering the event. Wristband exchange begins from 4pm on the day. Please note all venues are subject to capacity, and you may have to queue to enter if capacity has been reached at any one time. This event will take place rain, hail or shine, so be prepared for all weather. TICKETING & ACCESSIBILITY ENQUIRIES Email: yirramboi@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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