Transition into your weekend with FRIDAY FIESTA - a monthly session of ROOTS, FOLK, WORK, LATIN, REGGAE, SKA! This edition featuring STRONG Folk/Roots vibes with local acts: KOPASETIC + FREEINGS + AVA MARTINA + DJ RAFA!

Entry includes basic drink on arrival too!

SET TIMES
6:30pm - DJ Rafa Chango
8:30pm - Ava Martina
9:10pm - Freelings
10:10pm - Kopasetic (2 sets)
11:45pm - DJ Maarten Vlot

~ KOPASETIC ~
Kopasetic are a roots, folk and reggae outfit from Canberra, Australia. The five-piece draw from a diverse range of musical influences and are known in Canberra for the musicianship behind their originals, contemporary covers and instrumentals. Kopasetic's original music is riddled with soundscapes from around the world and has created a "deep, heavy dialect of folk music" not commonly heard in Australia. The music is characterised by the presence of thought-provoking lyrics, deft fingerstyle guitar, lead bass work and a worldly drum presence. For an acoustic band, Kopasetic's sound is a powerhouse, and they never cease to surprise audiences with the depth of emotion each member can pull from their instrument. ‘Magnificent and beautiful’ – Triple J

~ FREELINGS ~
Freelingsmusic are a Canberra based folk band, with a proud Gungahlin connection. They engage fans with their lively performances which consist of folk-tinged covers, soulful traditionals and expertly crafted originals and we’re sure they’ll bring some cheer and warmth to your wintery Saturday afternoon.

~ AVA MARTINA ~
Ava Martina is a singer-songwriter from Sydney’s Northern Beaches Currently living in Canberra. AVA’s smooth and melodic sound embodies the soul of blues and the heart of rock and roll. Inspired by Stevie Nicks, Amy Winehouse and Janis Joplin, AVA's passion lies in songwriting. Since releasing her debut EP ‘Peculiar Minds’, AVA has been expanding her solo set, working with friends to create duos and trios. Using nature as her muse AVA's music combines classic rock with folk and indie pop creating a sound comparable to artists like Phoebe Bridgers.

~ LIQUID SUNSHINE SOUNDSYSTEM ~
DJ Maarten Vlot plays sexy music, for sexy people.Put on your boogie pants and dancing shoes and come on down for some Liquid Sunshine! He hosts a weekly radio show on 2XX FM in Australia, and The Face Radio in Brooklyn, USA, playing the best Deep Funk, Rare Groove, Disco & Beats - All The Good Stuff.

~ DJ RAFA CHANGO ~
Canberra based cultural producer and presenter of World Vibe (ArtSound FM) Rafael's eclectic tastes and rhythmic obsessions manifested in the early 2000's while peddling homemade CDR mixtapes to friends/strangers and his passion for sharing Dope Global Tunes (DGT) with fellows humans has lead him from those humble beginnings in Belconnen to Transit Bar tonight (by way of his Los Chavos + Clandestino familia)

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WHAT IS FRIDAY FIESTA ?

Friday Fiesta RETURNS after living incandescently since 2016 - delivering a monthly dose of live global sounds and packing out the sweaty dens in the CBD (Phoenix/Sideway). The flame has been smouldering and is now IGNITED ONCE MORE - across the street at Transit Bar! REJOICE as ONCE a month you'll be graced with musical shamanism from local wizards taking you on eclectic journeys along the worlds of REGGAE, SKA, LATIN, FOLK, ROOTS + MORE! Banish your ills and worries and kick start your weekends with live music at FRIDAY FIESTA