QV 2012 Summer Concert Series

Melburnians are being reminded to make a special trip into the heart of the CBD this month to enjoy a free concert featuring some of the country’s hottest musical talent.

The QV Summer Concert Series will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout February in QV Square, which will be transformed into a summertime oasis for the month, complete with soft green grass and super-comfy multi-coloured beanbags, making it perfect for lounging on balmy summer evenings or lazing on sunny afternoons.

The Concert Series will be opened by local band Zoophyte, featuring Andy Lee on February 3.

Performers include the highly-acclaimed Deborah Conway, who has been a significant and eloquent contributor to Australian music for three decades, performing songs that chronicle the essential elements of life, love, loss, and memory.

Also performing is Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Nick Barker, who first rose to fame in 1998 when forming Melbourne-based rock, power pop band Nick Barker and the Reptiles.

The line-up also boasts Loon Lake, Jade MacCrae, Red Ink, Bonnie Anderson, Ronit, the Fauves, the Seabellies, The New RAah Trio, Mahalia Barnes, Nick Barker and the Blackeyed Susans.

Lisa Fleming, General Manager, QV Melbourne said the QV Summer Concert Series is the perfect way for Melburnians to celebrate summer in their city.

“It’s a wonderful atmosphere, sitting on the grass in a coloured bean bag enjoying the sun, in the middle of the bustling city. It’s also a great opportunity to support some of Melbourne’s best up and coming artists.”

Fleming said that QV Melbourne’s free Summer Concert Series is a great alternative to those who can’t afford to head to one of the big music festivals hosted in the city.

The QV Summer Concert Series will be held every Friday from 5.30pm-7.30pm and Saturday and Sundays from 2pm until 4pm during the month or February.

QV Melbourne is on the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale streets, Melbourne.

Week 1

Friday, 3 February: Zoophyte and Wellingtons

Saturday, 4 February: Deborah Conway

Sunday, 5 February: Loon Lake

Week 2

Friday, 10 February: Jade MacCrae

Saturday, 11 February: Red Ink

Sunday, 12 February: Bonnie Anderson and Ronit

Week 3

Friday, 17 February: The Fauves