Sweetest Badoux
Description
Sweetest Badoux is a two day series of events that aims to acknowledge and invite curiosity to all involved through taste, sound and sight over the course of 2 days- Friday 28th August and Sunday 30th August
As well as an exploration of the Godmother of Molecular Cellular Atomic Sound Frequency (Badu).
ENTRANCE VIA ROLLING STOCK LANE OPPOSITE TRAINSCENDENCE
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nation, and extend our deepest respect to all First Nations and Torres Strait Islander peoples and nations.
VOLUME 2 ‘RITUALS RESET’
SUNDAY 30th AUGUST
VOLUME 2 RITUALS RESET
Please join us for Volume 2 of Sweetest Badoux “Rituals Reset” inspired by the heartbreaking cancellation of Erykah's Australian tour.
We are calling Time to Shrine
A slow afternoon of incense making, making an actual shrine, cleaning & clearing floral waters, ink and molasses drawing, music, delicious delights, spoken word, and more, all inspired by the essence of Badu; calm, curious, wild and weird.
The afternoon begins with ambient soundscape offerings to welcome you into the space.
From there we will have special guests performing live and recorded music.
Including an open mic curated by Deep Honey, using ambient soundscapes and beats of Badu, inviting guests to share spoken word and song.
Food and Drink by Priscille of Chateaux Creole to be purchased separately.
Powered by Tribe Sound System
What’s included:
+Molasses and ink Painting
+ Live Music
+Spoken Word
+ Open Mic (Poetry + Badu Song)
Additional Workshops include;
+Natural incense making
+Floral Water + Shrine making
*Free Entry for Mob (Please send Yasmina or Priscille a DM for Sunday 30th August)
VOLUME 1 SWEETEST BaDOUX
FRIDAY 28th
VOLUME 1 Sweetest BaDOUX
Welcome to the sweetest BaDOUX (Doux comes from the creole word for sugar).
A celebration of SUGAR,HONEY,SPICE
Join us for a evening of storytelling through taste exploring the history of sugar and how it shaped the food on your plate.
The intention of this series is an exploration of Sweetness and its intersectionality within diasporic culture. It is in the food we eat, the language we speak,and the music we play and dance to. It is a story of hardships and liberations. There is history in the sweetness.
Learn while you eat, taste the story of Sugar as we unpack the relationship between Afro-diasporic peoples and the labour and tears of sweetness around the world.
What’s included -
+3 course dinner
+Live music + Dj’s
+Interactive sculptures
+A warm fire
Artists
TSENATE
TSENATE is a rising alternative R&B artist blending golden-era nostalgia with a fearless modern edge. With honeyed vocals and a flow as smooth as silk, she crafts emotionally rich tracks that explore the highs and heartbreaks of young adulthood. Her music moves between soulful intimacy and bold experimentation. In recent years, TSENATE has mesmerised audiences with her dynamic single ‘SUPERSTAR,’ followed by the release of her debut EP ‘love never adds up’ in 2023. Since then, she has unveiled singles ‘sleeping next to you’ and ‘worst thing i could do,’ showcasing her evolving artistry and commitment to her craft. Now based in Naarm (Melbourne) after relocating from Aotearoa, TSENATE is entering a confident new era with her sophomore EP ‘ALL IN.’ A cheeky, liberating project produced by HAMLEY and influenced by pop-R&B powerhouses like Victoria Monét and SZA. It highlights her growth as both a songwriter and performer. From the studio to the spotlight, TSENATE brings depth, passion, and authenticity to everything she touches. With more music on the horizon and a powerful vision in motion, TSENATE is all in and ready for what’s next!
MILLA WILLIAMS DUO
The Milla Williams Duo - Milla and her dad, Geoffrey Williams, on guitar, playing chilled-out neosoulfulness and stripped-back acoustic jams, featuring covers & tracks from her debut EP PUNCH DRUNK LOVE out now and available on Bandcamp.
ZUVA
ZUVA is a Naarm based singer-songwriter and producer. Drawing on a broad range of sonic influences, including alternative-indie, pop, soul and rnb, her music boasts a dynamism that she is always seeking to push boundaries of.
MALI
Mali will be bringing a warm soundscape of smooth soulful rhythms and vibes. Moving through our beloved neosoul, alternate r&b and downtempo beats. Prepare to be levitated and liberated through the magic of these Erykah Badu inspired sounds.
JACKSON KEMELFIELD
Jackson is a Naarm-based alternative indie folk singer-songwriter who blends the sounds of Elliott Smith, Adrianne Lenker, and Phoebe Bridgers.
SHANTAEL RAPHEAL
Shantael Raphael is a Soul singer in Melbourne, Originally from the UK she started her musical endeavours here, through exploration of improvisation Shantael is now gracing multiple venues in Melbourne with her Buttery tone, lyrics and melodies that make you feel deeply. Influenced by old school R&B, Neo soul artists like India Arie, Shantael will be singing a mixture of covers (an ode to Erykah ) Allowing the room to set the tone of the music 🎶
DEEP HONEY (DJ SET)
Deep Honey is a Naarm/Melbourne- soul drenched soundscapes that refuse to rush, instead unfolding with deliberate grace. her compositions and sound curations are an invitation: to pause, to breathe, to find yourself again in stillness.
REUBEN RASMUSSEN
Songwriter and producer Reuben Rasmussen blends R&B and Soul-pop in an alternative fashion. Rooted in guitar and voice, he produces groove-heavy rhythms in tandem with jazz-infused harmony that entices a body-felt intimacy. Alongside headline shows with his band The Platinum Project, Rasmussen's performing has reached UK and European stages (ValeFest),(Dizzy Jazz Cafe) and a collection of radio airs (BBC Radio). His palette of studio Albums and an EP nod their inspiration to contemporaries like D'Angelo, Dijon and Mack Keane.
LUSCIOUS JUNGLE
Natasha sees her life as a prayer “.. Reclaiming my ancestral foods and practices gifted me down to the bone nourishment..” Founder of @Sparsha Ritual Ayurveda, Natasha shares Ayurveda as an invitation to all people to find liberation and new ways of being together.
HANNAH EMEAGI aka @hcemeagi
Filipino-Nigerian poet, painter and collage artist known for their Crunch & Collage workshops And event producing within Naarms Black community, journeys healing and self discovery through her vivid facets of expression and mastery.
CHICHI
Chichi is a Melbourne-based poet whose writing is an extension of her self inquiry and attempt to understand the world around her.
Thamson.P
A Naarm-Melbourne based rapper/producer. A true lyricist grounded in the grassroots of Hip-Hop. Rich in sound and style . Witness Thamson.P deliver his unique perspective as he continues to elevate his craft, expressed amongst a series of dynamic releases and collaborations.
Photography + Videography
STAR WANYAMA
Star Wanyama is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice mainly centres film and photography as tools for poetic visual storytelling. Her work explores culture, identity, belonging and memory, often focusing on the Black diaspora through intimate, observational imagery. Her practice is informed by a desire to preserve moments that might otherwise go unnoticed, inviting audiences to pause and discover something of themselves within the work.
PETA DUNCAN
Peta Duncan (She/Her Meriam) Is a self-taught photographer who has been exploring photography as a medium for her arts practice for the past 4 years. Interested in the physical processes of image making, she draws on the natural elements of Country to create alternative printing methods. She does event photography too.
Sound
Tribe Sound System
Our brothers from Tribe Soundsystem are powering Sweetest Badoux, with a stripped back system.
About Us
Priscille Xavier
Is a multi-faceted artist, with passion for her sculpture practice and installation art. She has been creating interactive visual stimulations for TribE/Tribe Q and other Soundsystems. Art, Music and Food is always woven in her creativity, drawing from her creole lineage and leaning into food sustainability and personal perseverance as a compass for her devotion and respect to Mother Earth.
Yasmina Bowden aka @_deephoney_
Is a multidisciplinary artist working across sculpture, music, design, and painting, based in Naarm. She has been 1/2 of the art coordinators for Mach1 festival (2025 & 2026) and often cocreates installations for Tribe and Tribqu Soundsystem events. Rooted in an Afro-Diasporic perspective, her work celebrates the dance of existing across parallel worlds, holding space for both the joy of multiplicity and the weight of finding a sense of belonging.
Gallery
Please Note
Please note
This event is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible; the event has two flights of stairs with railings. If you require assistance, please DM Yasmina or Priscille.
As this is a community event, we expect a shared sense of respect and care for each other and the space.
This is NOT a BYO event. Alcohol is provided on site.
This is a family and child friendly event
Workshop FAQs
- What to expect
We will provide an ambient atmosphere for inspired grounding crafting activity,
There will be sacred honouring of Mother Earth, as for us she is the ultimate inspiration.
There will be references and discussions to reclaiming our intuition through forming habits and moments in our workshops to devotion to ourselves as co-creators in creating a sense of ‘ritual making’.
- What will we be offering?
A guided 1 hour workshop with an introduction to the craft and assistance as needed. There will be multiple sessions and time slots for each workshop.
Tickets can be pre-purchased and you will be able to select your preferred time.
Programme listing is available to view on our main booking page and Instagram post.
- Do I need to bring anything to the workshops?
Bring;
a water bottle
something special for your Erykah Badu shrine!
A bag to carry all your goodies home!
- What if I don’t finish my workshop piece ?
Although the workshop is only guided for 1 hour, we encourage you to please keep on working away at your craft in other spaces provided in the venue.
FAQs
- What is the accessibility?
Unfortunately the venue is up two flights of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
If you or someone you know would like to come to this event and require assistance, please send Yasmina and Priscille a DM and we will do everything in our power to facilitate.
- Is this event BYO ?
Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase on site.
- Can I bring my kids?
We are a family inclusive space, workshops are suitable for 10 year old above,
- Where can I park?
There is lots of street parking available around the venue.
- Will my belongings be secure?
There is space to put bags and belongings but there are no lockers.
- Can I take my shoes off?
Yes, absolutely, the floor will be cleaned and there will be a fire and central heating inside!
- Will there be vegetarian and vegan options for the Friday?
Absolutely, just send us an email or instagram DM of your dietaries.
Chateaux Creole menus are naturally vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian.
- Nearest PT
The venue is just off Johnston street and Alexandra Parade.
-2 minute walk from the 86 Tram Stop 20 Keele Street
-15 minute walk from Victoria Park Station
-10 minute walk from buses 200,207, 241
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