Musos invited to outdoor gig

NEXT Saturday will mark the tenth iteration of a global movement aimed at celebrating community-led live music, with the initiative to be acknowledged at Buninyong.

Marshmallow Jam Cafe at 409 Warrenheip Street will soon serve as the epicentre of the town’s involvement in Play Music on the Porch Day.

Organised through Buninyong Community Events, the free concert is so far slated to see more than 10 acts coming together to celebrate the joy of live performance.

“I don’t think a big event like this has ever been held for this day in Buninyong,” said Buninyong Community Events president Lisa Cressey.

“People may have been playing on their own porch but nothing like this has been organised that I know of.

“I’d been playing in Melbourne before as part of Melbourne Ukulele Kollective for this and we thought we’d bring it to Buninyong.

“With the cafe, there’s already a group of people that rock up every Wednesday to play music, and there’s a tent outside as well so it’s an ideal location.”

Performers include the U3A Ukulele Band, Three Banjos, Celtic group Duck ‘n’ Weave, Blues Fusion, as well as Cressey’s ukulele punk band The P-Ukes.

Cressey hopes to see the local participation develop beyond Marshmallow Jam Cafe’s awning.

“The cafe’s really onboard and everybody I’ve spoken to is very excited,” she said.

“Somebody said we should do this on every porch in Buninyong and I’m like, let me do this one to start and we can see about next year.

“I’m thinking if we get too many acts maybe we can put them at Buninyong Community House or have a few more performers around the space.

“Next year, it could be even bigger.”

Play Music on the Porch Day organisers estimated performers across more than 70 countries take part each year. The concert will take place from 11am on Saturday 31 August.

To enquire about performing, email [email protected].