Australia’s hottest established and emerging artists will belt out the tunes in Melbourne’s QV Square from tomorrow, as the Square is transformed into a summertime oasis for the free weekend Summer Concert Series.
In demand Melbourne artists The Verses, featuring Ella and Jesse Hooper, kick off the season with a free concert in QV Square on Friday, 4 February.
The music continues throughout February as artists perform every Friday evening and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The exciting line-up includes former Australian Idol star Bobby Flynn, Jess McAvoy, Nick Barker, Blackeyed Susans, Ryan Meeking, The Fauves, Charles Jenkins, Custom Kings, Nicholas Roy, Red Ink and The Hello Morning.
The Square will be decked out with soft green grass and beanbags perfect for lounging on balmy evenings or lazing on sunny afternoons, while QV’s many bars and eateries – including Max Brenner, Della Nonna, Grill’d, 3 Degrees, Duck Duck Goose and Old Town Kopitiam Mamak – will serve quality food and drinks.
“The QV Summer Concert Series is the perfect way for Melbournians to celebrate summer in their city by enjoying some of Australia’s best up and coming musicians,” QV Melbourne General Manager Lisa Fleming says. “Relax on the comfy green grass under an umbrella or prop yourself up in a bean bag and enjoy the tunes.”
QV Melbourne, on the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale streets, is one of Melbourne’s finest fashion and lifestyle precincts, offering leading national and international designers and an impressive list of bars, restaurants and cafes.
QV’s Summer Concert Series runs throughout February. Catch the free live music on Fridays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm.
Week 1
Friday, 4 February 5.30pm – 7.30pm The Verses – Ella & Jesse Hooper
Saturday, 5 February 2pm – 4pm Jess McAvoy
Sunday, 6 February 2pm – 4pm Nick Barker
Week 2
Friday, 11 February 5.30pm – 7.30pm Blackeyed Susans
Saturday, 12 February 2pm – 4pm Ryan Meeking
Sunday, 13 February 2pm – 4pm The Fauves
Week 3
Friday, 18 February 5.30pm – 7.30pm Charles Jenkins
Saturday, 19 February 2pm – 4pm Custom Kings
Sunday, 20 February 2pm – 4pm Bobby Flynn
Week 4
Friday, 25 February 5.30pm – 7.30pm Nicholas Roy
Saturday, 26 February 2pm – 4pm Red Ink
Sunday, 27 February 2pm – 4pm The Hello Morning
QV is located on the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne. For further information, visit qv.com.au.
