Swingin' St Kilda: Swing and Big Bands
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Music has always been a vital ingredient of St Kilda's popularity as a destination. St Kilda might be known for being where Australia’s punk scene began in the late 1970s, but decades before that, swing and big band music also exploded on its shores. Kicked off by American troops bringing their partying ways and music with them during the war years, these styles of music found a home in St Kilda, thanks to the area's established reputation as an entertainment precinct with great venues.
What's On
Join St Kilda music historian Sally Moore and the lead singer of legendary rock band Painters and Dockers, music journalist and author Paulie Stewart on a journey into the swing and big band music era.
We’ll take you to venues and other sites where the swing and big band scene took off. Stories and stops will include MEMO Music Hall, St Kilda Army and Navy Club, Jazz Centre 44, the Galleon, Telefil Recording Studios, the Peanut Farm, O'Donnell Gardens and finishing up at St Kilda Sports Club with a special guest speaker!
Images: (1) St Kilda, Victoria, 1935-1945. Photo: courtesy of State Library of Victoria. (2) Denis Farrington and his big band playing, circa 1960s. Photo: courtesy of Port Phillip City Collection. (3) Telefil Recording Studios. Photo: courtesy of Memo Music Hall. (4) Jazz Centre 44. Photo: courtesy of www.stkildamelbourne.com.au. (5) St Kilda, Victoria, 1935-1945. Photo: courtesy of State Library of Victoria.
Important Details
Time & Date
Saturday 27 July
Tour runs 2pm
Running for 120 minutes in a group of 30
Bookings required—$7 booking fee applies
First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 3 July
Second release tickets: 12pm Saturday 6 July
Meet upstairs at the St Kilda Army & Navy Club.
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, and dress for the weather forecast. The walk will proceed rain or shine.
This tour will conclude at the St Kilda Sports (Bowling) Club, 66 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182.
ACCESSIBILITY
Partially wheelchair accessible, Accessible parking nearby
The walk will mostly take place along footpaths with some grass. There will be several building entries.
Location
St Kilda Army & Navy Club, 88 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182
