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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
Our Kitchen Is open Saturday to Sunday
from 6PM till late
Reserve a table here!:
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesWed, 11 SeptBar Oussou11 Sept 2024, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺OPEN MIC @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 Hosted by big soul EBI NORI (aka EBIPHÉ) & Jack Lynch, we are bringing a special OPEN MIC session to play on Wednesdays! 🎤Sign up! Wednesdays 11 & 25th SEPTEMBER
Thu, 12 SeptBar Oussou12 Sept 2024, 8:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺 Thicken @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 🎸Lose you in the unknown grooves soon to be exhumed. 🚀 An exploratory quartet improvising rhythmic minimalism/maximalism, rule following/flouting, and harmonic clarity/contamination. Free Entry!🔥
Fri, 13 SeptBar Oussou13 Sept 2024, 10:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺 Jarabi @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 Melbourne's Jarabi crafts a vibrant Guinean fusion, igniting the stage and dance floor! 💃🏻Tickets $12 online
Sat, 14 SeptBar Oussou14 Sept 2024, 10:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺UNCLE B @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 UNCLE B bless us with psychedelic reggae powerhouse sounds to get you in the reggae spirit! 🔊$12 online
Sun, 15 SeptBar Oussou15 Sept 2024, 4:50 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaExpect a variety of Nigerian-inspired pieces to get your feet moving by this legendary once-off event!
Multiple DatesWed, 18 SeptBar Oussou18 Sept 2024, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺SPOKEN WORD @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 📖 Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in this Wednesday 7:30 PM! ❤️Free Entry
Thu, 19 SeptBar Oussou19 Sept 2024, 8:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺 Electronica Night @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 ⏺️Once a month at Oussou featuring some banging sets of electronic grooves and electrifying beats by Georgia Delaney Martin, Walla C and Sadiva! 🔊
Fri, 20 SeptBar Oussou20 Sept 2024, 10:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺 THE JAWA PITU BAND @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 🌍Get ready for funkin’ world music of epic proportions with the JAWA PITU BAND! They have been doing it for over a decade and are certified party-makers! ❤️
Sat, 21 SeptBar Oussou21 Sept 2024, 10:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺ALPA @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 ALPA's unique sound is deeply rooted in Filipino reggae, blending traditional influences with indigenous instruments to create a distinctive and progressive musical experience!
Sun, 22 SeptBar Oussou22 Sept 2024, 8:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺Ostralishe Kapelye @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 ⚡Come experience the joy and exuberance of traditional Klezmer music, as performed by Haley Goddefroy - Clarinet, Gergő Stopic - Soprano Saxophone, Eli Hall - Trombone, Rohan Iyer - Tuba 💃
Thu, 26 SeptBar Oussou26 Sept 2024, 8:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺Wobbygong @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 🎸Wobbygong are all about the 70's psychedelic rock with insane stage performance 🔥
Fri, 27 SeptBar Oussou27 Sept 2024, 10:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺 Max König @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 Inspired by jazz giants and the great canon of jewish and middle eastern music, Max König’s ensemble are a unique sound, sight and spirit to behold. 🎶🎷$12 online
Sat, 28 SeptBar Oussou28 Sept 2024, 6:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaDavid Marama presents a special early show on Saturday the 28th September. Free entry
Sat, 28 SeptBar Oussou28 Sept 2024, 10:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺 The Seben Brothers @ BAR OUSSOU 🌺 🎶 The Seben Brothers ignite the stage with the vibrant rhythms of Congo. Led by Leona, Raymond, and Gabriel, this dynamic trio of singers and dancers captivates audiences at Bar Oussou. 🌍 $12 Online
Fri, 04 OctBar Oussou04 Oct 2024, 10:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺 Sabor y Ritmo @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 🎶Sabor y Ritmo (Flavour and Rhythm) are a brand new Naarm/Melbourne-based Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble, led by Santiago-born Cuban conga player, Rodolfo Hechavarria (Panga)
Sat, 12 OctBar Oussou12 Oct 2024, 10:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺 The Mouth @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 🪘Percussionist RAY PEREIRA, along with saxophonist JULIEN WILSON return to Bar Oussou! THE MOUTH showcase their groove-based music inspired by Afro-Cuban and Afro rhythms. 🎶🎷 Tickets $12 via Humanitix
Sun, 13 OctBar Oussou13 Oct 2024, 8:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺 Monkey Stick @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 🙉 Like your instrumental jazz-funk grooves hot and sweaty with a side of nuts? Then prepare to get hit with the Monkey Stick. Free Entry! 🐒
Fri, 18 OctBar Oussou18 Oct 2024, 10:00 pmBar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia🌺STEPPERS @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 MELBOURNE BASED - 7 FACED - ACID LACED - EXPERIMENTAL FUNK MACHINE! Don’t miss the funk on the dancefloor! 🎸
Calendar
September 2024
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
7:30 pm
Open Mic
+1 more
29
8:00 pm
Luca Brading Group
+1 more
30
10:00 pm
Lazr Bees
+1 more
31
10:00 pm
The Mouth
+1 more
1
2
3
4
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
5
8:00 pm
Flash Poetry
+1 more
6
10:00 pm
Ousmane Sonko & The Kairo Family Band
+1 more
7
10:00 pm
One Spirit Africa
+1 more
8
8:00 pm
Rory Tiganis-Hannan
+1 more
9
10
11
7:30 pm
Open Mic
+1 more
12
8:00 pm
Thicken
+1 more
13
10:00 pm
Jarabi
+1 more
14
10:00 pm
Uncle B
+1 more
15
4:50 pm
Wahala Dey
+1 more
16
17
18
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
19
8:00 pm
Electronica Night
+1 more
20
10:00 pm
The Jawa Pitu Band
+1 more
21
10:00 pm
ALPA
+1 more
22
8:00 pm
Ostralishe Kapelye
+1 more
23
24
25
7:30 pm
Open Mic
+1 more
26
8:00 pm
Wobbygong
+1 more
27
10:00 pm
Max König
+1 more
28
6:00 pm
Dave Marama (solo show)
+1 more
+2 more
29
30
1
2
3
4
10:00 pm
Sabor y Ritmo
+1 more
5
6
We acknowledge that our events take place on the land of the Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Owners of the land and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Contact/Queries:
contact@baroussou.com.au
Bookings:
spencer@baroussou.com.au
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