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653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
Nanga Def?
(How's it going?)
Bar Oussou represents a range of genres* primarily under the banner of World Music, engaging with musicians from diverse backgrounds, appealing to different audiences who love the experience of live music and culture. With our music programming, culture becomes an exchange, breaking the divide of difference and yet the integrity of difference is not compromised.
*afro-beat, jazz, jazz-tronica, Latin, broken jazz, ethno and euro influences, hip hop, reggae, funk, soul, experimental and more.
Wheelchair Accessible Venue
Kitchen Temporarily Closed
Reopening with new hours
Thursday to Sunday
20th Feb
Upcoming Events
Sat, 22 FebBar OussouAbiy Sahle & The Peace Band perform original instrumentals highlighting unique scales and rhythms of Ethiopian traditional music An uplifting experience of Ethio-Jazz, Funk, Reggae, and Afro-beat.
Sat, 22 FebBar Oussou🌺 One Spirit Africa @ Bar Oussou! 🌺 One Spirit are back and will have the dancefloor pumping!Come shake a limb or two with these infectious grooves & rhythms! Featuring an early performance from Abiy Sahle & The Peace Band from 7PM
Sun, 23 FebBar OussouLuca Brading is a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Melbourne, Australia. His musical inspiration stems from a love of improvised music, jazz and RnB.
Sun, 23 FebBar OussouSHOL is a quintet from Melbourne that has been performing and recording since 2012. They are a contemporary jazz ensemble whose original compositions cover hard bop, free jazz, world and soul music. They have developed a personal and unique ensemble sound and are all composers in their own right.
Multiple DatesTue, 25 FebBar Oussou📖 Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday 7:30 PM! ❤️Free Entry Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN for all to join! 🎤📖 No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here.
Multiple DatesWed, 26 FebBar Oussou🌺OPEN MIC & Jam Night @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 Two Part Night with Open Mic this week Hosted by Ty La Moonchild & ending in Jams! Instruments provided, all welcome! 🎤Free Entry
Thu, 27 FebBar Oussou🕉Stone Lucid is an exciting blend of Melbourne Jazz fused with the rich tradition of Carnatic (South Indian) Rhythms. Prepare to be enthralled!🕉
Fri, 28 FebBar OussouGet immersed in classic hip hop soundscapes fused with jazz and soul as improv genius’ Beat Science brings a huge sound sure to transcend your Friday Night! Flowing from song to song, see what they make up on the fly!
Sat, 01 MarBar OussouIRIE draws its inspirations from the constant re-invention of reggae, using the latest music technology to create a stylistically unique sound, all with a distinct reggae flavor.
Mon, 10 MarBar OussouLindigo are one of Réunion Island’s most popular Maloya groups who have performed over 1,500 concerts globally and released eight albums. They are currently touring Australia with shows at major festivals. This is their only show in Melbourne.
Calendar
February 2025
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
29
7:30 pm
Open Mic
+1 more
30
8:00 pm
Umar Zakaria’s Melayu Jazz
+1 more
31
10:00 pm
Lazr Bees
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1
10:00 pm
Ras Jahknow Band
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2
8:00 pm
Dean Kalait Group
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3
4
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
5
7:30 pm
Open Mic
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6
8:00 pm
Mel Francis & The Soulty Rims
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7
10:00 pm
Steppers
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8
10:00 pm
Bandides
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9
8:00 pm
The Sweet Souls
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10
11
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
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12
7:30 pm
Open Mic
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13
8:00 pm
SLOW
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14
10:00 pm
Kobya Panguana
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15
7:00 pm
Willy Delphia
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16
5:00 pm
Standing Circle
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17
18
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
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19
7:30 pm
Open Mic
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20
8:00 pm
Arjuna Oakes
+1 more
21
10:00 pm
G Tano - Single Launch
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22
7:00 pm
Abiy Sahle & The Peace Band
+1 more
+2 more
23
5:00 pm
Luca Brading Group
+1 more
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24
25
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
26
7:30 pm
Open Mic
+1 more
27
8:00 pm
Stone Lucid
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28
10:00 pm
Beat Science
+1 more
1
10:00 pm
IRIE
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2
8:00 pm
The Romans
+1 more
3
4
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
5
7:30 pm
Open Mic
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6
7
8
9
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