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Local shopping and community precincts will come alive with the return of Street Sounds, creating vibrant entertainment as you shop, dine and explore at locations all across Boroondara.

We are presenting free roving entertainment for all audiences featuring a diversity of artists and cultures. Musical genres and styles include:

  • klezmer (gypsy)
  • tango
  • jazz
  • country
  • Latin
  • Parisian
  • and more.

The Street Sounds program brings vibrancy to local shopping strips and community precincts, supporting the City of Boroondara’s Arts and Cultural program, Bare to Beautiful program and the local Placemaking Framework.

Check back here throughout May and June for updates on artists and schedules.

Date Time Location Performer
Saturday 28 May 10am to 10:45am and 11:15 to 12 noon Bare to Beautiful site at 304 High St, Kew

Alejandro Espino Aldana - dynamic Latin American music
Saturday 28 May 11am to 11:45am and 12:15pm to 1pm Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, between Lynch St and Grace St Bohemian Nights - accordion/violin duo
Saturday 4 June 11am to 11:45am and 12:15pm to 1pm Theatre Place, Maling Rd Canterbury The Jazz Associates - upbeat jazzy tunes on the move
Saturday 4 June 11am to 11:45am and 12:15pm to 1pm Bare to Beautiful site at 296 Canterbury Rd Surrey Hills Simon Paparo - Guitar and Vocalis
Saturday 4 June 10am to 10:45am and 11:15 to 12 noon Bare to Beautiful site at 190 and 252 High St, Ashburton Gustavo Moreno - Guitar and Percussion Duo
Saturday 4 June 11am to 11:45am and 12:15pm to 1pm Bare to Beautiful sites at 903 Burke Rd, Camberwell, and 
Shop 3 / 555 Riversdale Rd Camberwell		 Kekoson - Authentic Cuban music
Saturday 11 June 10am to 10:45am and 11:15 to 12 noon Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn,
between Park St and Liddiard St		 La Mauvaise Réputation - French gypsy swing
Saturday 11 June 11am to 11:45am and 12:15pm to 1pm Market place Camberwell, near Camberwell Market Bohemian Nights - accordion/violin duo
Saturday 18 June 10am to 10:45am and 11:15 to 12 noon Bare to Beautiful site at 66B Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North La Mauvaise Réputation - French gypsy swing
Saturday 18 June 11am to 11:45am and 12:15pm to 1pm Bare to Beautiful site at 361 and 365 Canterbury Rd Surrey Hills The Jazz Associates - upbeat jazzy tunes on the move

Performers

Kekoson

Channelling the very essence of Cuban street music, Keko fronts this energetic and talented duo roving the streets with all the fun and energy of the genuine summer sounds of Cuban music.

Members of Kekoson

Stiletto Sisters

"Luscious, exciting and virtuosic" The Stiletto Sisters are a vibrant violin/accordion duo performing wild gypsy melodies, seductive tango and songs from Europe and Latin America -  music to swoon by.

stilleto sisters

Alejandro Espino Aldana

Eclectic performer Alejandro Espino Aldana and his musicians will create a vibrant atmosphere as they rove the streets with fun and dynamic performances of Latin American music.

Alejandro

The Jazz Associates

Playing a mixture of upbeat jazzy tunes on the move, The Jazz Associates energetic brass duo will put a smile on your face with fun vibes and toe tapping tunes!

two musicians with instruments, one with a tuba and the other with a trumpet

Bohemian Nights

Wild and soulful Gypsy, Klezmer and European music played and sung by Ernie Gruner and Phil Carroll on violin, accordion, mandolin, ney, with jazz, tango and eastern. 

La Mauvaise Réputation

French gypsy swing virtuosos La Mauvaise Réputation are Australia’s most authentic interpreters of the wild rhythms and passion of 1930s Parisian hot jazz and the beautiful melodies of classic French chanson.

Members of La Mauvaise Réputation with guitars, an accordion and a double bass.

Simon Paparo

Simon’s beautiful music has a fresh energy and raw passion that wows audiences everywhere. Simon is known to woo crowds with his captivating vocal delivery and wonderful melodies.

Simon Paparo sitting on stairs with a guitar beside them

Gustavo Moreno

Gustavo Moreno on drums, from Colombia, leads this duo performing a funky repertoire of spirited street music. A distinctly Latin vibe full of interactive, energetic and improvisational music.

Two musicians standing in a shop doorway playing a guitar and a drum

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