Twilight music hits the right note at Edendale

Published on 17 January 2025

Enjoy live music under the summer sky at Nillumbik Summer Sounds throughout February.

Happening each Friday evening, these twilight picnic sessions offer a relaxed, family-friendly vibe with top-notch music from professional and emerging musicians.

BYO picnic, order a gourmet grazing box or pop into Edendale’s Café Eden.

Music genres on show will include contemporary world music, gypsy jazz, latin, balkan, swing, folk cabaret, jazz, didgeridoo, blues, soul, skiffle, contemporary punk, bush dance, Americana, swing and folk-pop.

Summer Sounds one line-up – Friday 7 February

Continuum Jazz Ensemble and The Royal High Jinx

Summer Sounds two line-up – Friday 14 February

Molly & Leah, Shaun Kirk, and The Skiffle Sisters

Summer Sounds three line-up – Friday 21 February

Bushwahzee, Ganga Giri, and Homeward

Summer Sounds four line-up – Friday 28 February

Riot Baby, Kimba & Ryan, and Luna the Moon

Mayor John Dumaresq said the Summer Sounds program had been developed to grow and promote live music and performance in Nillumbik, and to profile Edendale Community Environment Farm as an arts and culture destination.

“Summer Sounds offers the Nillumbik community a unique opportunity to enjoy high-calibre music in our own backyard, without having to head in to the city,” Cr Dumaresq said.

“The program also provides local opportunities for musicians.”

Edendale Ward Councillor Kelly Joy said she was thrilled to see this collaboration come to fruition and the opportunities it provides to musicians, local businesses and local families.

Tickets are $15 for families, $5 per individual, and free for kids under three.
If payment is a barrier to attend, contact Edendale Community Environment Farm.

Bring your own rugs and picnic. Invite your family and friends too – all welcome.

For a full list of musical performances and activities and to buy tickets visit: nillumbik.vic.gov.au/summer-sounds