Event details
Do you want to feel nostalgic but present at the same time? Welcome to the Lounge of The Flamingo.
Created in collaboration by Australian songwriter/producer Paris Wells and long-time musical partner Mauritian musician/producer Finley François, The Lounge of the Flamingo is a lush, Latin-inspired lounge group. Their album, recorded live at Frying Pan Studios, housed within the iconic MONA Gallery in Tasmania, creates a cosy nostalgic atmosphere.Featuring lyrics that link to life and themes of Australiana, layered upon rhythms that celebrate the multi-cultural lounge that modern-day Australia has become. The group recently featured at M Pavilion and are currently touring Australian cities between projects.
Drawing subtle influences from Nouvelle Vague, Astrud Gilberto and Cesária Évora, the project highlights their versatility, refined artistry and a 20-year working partnership. The duo pairs sultry, nostalgic jazz with rich, rhythmic tropical textures to take you on a brief holiday... somewhere else.
Paris Wells
Paris Wells has had a career full of achievements and milestones over the last 2 decades. She’s supported Rod Stewart, Justin Timberlake, Robyn and Plan B on tour and played at festivals such as Falls Festival, Big Day Out, Meredith, Sydney Music Festival and the 2010 AFL Grand Final. She has collaborated with international DJs such as Kaz James and made TV appearances on Spicks & Specks, Adam Hills In Gordon Street, Good News Week and Rockwiz. She toplined for Bliss N’ Eso’s Field of Dreams, taken from the ARIA Award-winning album Flying Colours (2012) and shot to worldwide fame with her single Overbite which was used by Elie SaaB for their Cannes Film Festival campaign in 2014. To this day she has over 1 millions streams to her name across her catalogue.
Finley Francois
Finley 'pHinioUS' François, originally from the picturesque shores of Mauritius and now based in the vibrant hub of Naarm, is a multifaceted artist in music. His journey, marked by curiosity and creativity, began with spinning vinyl at parties and has evolved into crafting a rich tapestry of sounds as a DJ, producer and musician. His early career included airplay on Kiss FM and being part of Fizard, one of Australia’s pioneering live hip hop groups that won Triple J’s Unearthed competition in 2003. Over the years he has been commissioned to write music for various shows and installations, including projects for NICA and Arts Access. He has performed at iconic festivals such as Mona Foma, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the Cabaret Festival, St Kilda Festival and Womadelaide. He's also shared the stage and collaborated with artists such as GrandMaster Flash, Chris Brown, Rod Stewart, Kelly Rowland and most recently Snoop Dogg at the 2025 AFL Grand Final along with Jessica Mauboy, Tash Sulatana and Baker Boy.
Experience Kew Court House Live
This performance is part of our ongoing Kew Court House live series, running every week in the heart of Kew. Tickets start at $25, supporting an impressive lineup of talented Melbourne musicians. Check the full lineup at Kew Court House Live.
Accessibility
Accessibility features include:
- Automatic doors
- Accessible toilets
- Ramps
- Clear signage
- Tactile signage.
