The coastal town of Inverloch is on the frontline of climate impacts in Victoria. The town has seen dramatic beach erosion since 2012 as rising sea levels and intensifying storm surges slam the coast. The Surf Club and nearby Bunurong Road are exposed to the elements.
Friends of the Earth and the Bass Coast Climate Action Network are holding a community concert on Sunday 1 December to sound the alarm about the climate crisis.
Join us for a FREE, all ages event in the heart of Inverloch. There will be musicians, guest speakers, food trucks, and more…
SOUND FOR CLIMATE – LINE UP:
Pia Nesvara is a small but powerful Chilean/Australian songstress from Hills of the Dandenong Ranges. Opening the event at 2pm, Pia is always armed with her flamenco guitar and her cheekiness. She takes on elements of folk, roots, jazz, soul and Latin music to create her own truly unique sound. The 20 year old finds power in vulnerability and through her introspective lyrics offers you a new perspective, one of empowerment and honesty. Pia’s powerful voice, her exploration of genres and use of timing and syncopation will captivate you and leave you feeling a little more whole.
https://www.facebook.com/piawiawoo/
Inverloch local musician and climate activist Mat Morgan has toured his music all over Australia and New Zealand. His contemporary folk style brings his poetry to the forefront of his music. Having written for and played with many artists, Mat understands how to deliver a message and captivate an audience he’s just met, like he’s known them for years.
https://www.facebook.com/MatMorganMusic/
Gippsland’s own songwriter and guitarist Olivia Lay has had a guitar in her hands most of her short life, though it sounds like she’s been playing since Woodstock. Olivia takes inspiration from artists such as Newton Faulkner and John Butler. She’ll tell you a detailed story with an instrumental piece, before she even starts singing. She recently supported Ruby Fields and Baker Boy, and is ready to take on the world.
https://m.facebook.com/olivialaymusic
Folk singer-songwriter Matthew Bentley will hit the stage with an acoustic guitar and some tricks. Matthew’s no stranger to a stage, having toured extensively for the last two years, shows have included the Workers Club and St Kilda Festival. His melodies sit upon on his gentle guitar work like the frame of a painting. Swinging by Inverloch for the Festival, on his National Tour, it’s a treat to have Matty coming over to put on a show.
https://www.facebook.com/MatthewBentleyMusic/
Jimmy Harwood plays like he sings, and sings like it’s always his last song. Having played the Melbourne circuit extensively through his teenage years, Jimmy has built a serious following for his hip-hop influenced vocals and smooth guitar vibes. Notching up over 100,000 streams of his EP ‘Choose Your Colour’, and reaching #3 on the triple J unearthed roots charts. Jimmy has hit the road supporting Coast and Ocean on his East Coast tour, and is not slowing down anytime soon.
https://www.facebook.com/JimmyHarwoodMelbourne/
Headlining Sound For Climate! is local musician Maddy May. She brings a captivating presence that will make your heart flutter with her sweet voice and beautifully haunting lyrics. Her folk/jazz/alternative sounds are easy to listen to and will leave your ears happy and your heart full. Maddy has found her way to some of Australia’s biggest stages, including Splendour In The Grass, Bluesfest Byron Bay, The Hills Are Alive and the Moto GP.
https://www.facebook.com/maddymaymusic/
This event will take place on the lands of the Bunurong/Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations. We acknowledge this land was stolen, and that sovereignty was never ceded.
