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Bar Oussou
The World Music House

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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

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Upcoming Events

  • Panga!
    Panga!
    Mon, 09 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Interactive Cuban percussion session - free! Starts at 7:30pm
  • Spoken Word
    Spoken Word
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 10 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Spoken Word - In effect every Tuesday at Bar Oussou!
  • Open Mic & Jam!
    Open Mic & Jam!
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 11 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Oussou's infamous open mic and late night jam session: every Wednesday! All musical styles and performance types are welcome, and instruments are provided! Hosted by Jack Barrymore (guest host on the last Wednesday of each month), come at 6:30pm to sign up in person! Starts at 7pm, jam at 10:30!
  • Tiaryn (March Residency)
    Tiaryn (March Residency)
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 12 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Every Thursday in March, Oussou will be blessed with Tiaryn, an insanely talented and innovative alternative pop-star. Raw and authentic, Tiaryn redefines the presentation of pop music with their experimental music takes with effortless confidence and relatable vulnerability.
  • Orbit Resident
    Orbit Resident
    Thu, 12 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Matt Bush, Jackson Traversa and Henry Hicks are Orbit Resident, providing late night jazzy house to move your mind, body and soul.
  • New Flamenco Project
    New Flamenco Project
    Fri, 13 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Flamenco dancing and live music performance! Free entry, starts at 7pm.
  • Kobya Panguana
    Kobya Panguana
    Fri, 13 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Born in Mozambique and traveller of the world, Kobya Panguana shares his stories with eclectic soul and folk music, with flavours of reggae and rock and roll. $18 on the door from 9pm, music at 10pm.
  • Aboubacar Djéliké Kouyate
    Aboubacar Djéliké Kouyate
    Sat, 14 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Malian music legend Aboubacar Djéliké Kouyate is here to play a special, intimate performance. Free entry, music at 7pm.
  • The Seben Brothers!
    The Seben Brothers!
    Sat, 14 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Feel the vibes of Congolese rumba, a beautiful style of music with infectious dance grooves and a rich history. Move your body to the music from 10pm! $18 on the door.
  • Koorie Afternoon!
    Koorie Afternoon!
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 15 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Uncle Teddy Chassells hosts Koorie Afternoon every Sunday at Bar Oussou from 3:30pm. A first-nations open mic with a warm community and awesome music! All are welcome to come feel the vibe and hear some beautiful storytelling and songwriting. Free entry! 3:30pm!
  • Ausecuma Beats
    Ausecuma Beats
    Sun, 15 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Kings of Bar Oussou return to make you move your body! Dancing time at 8pm, free entry!
  • Xpress Point
    Xpress Point
    Thu, 19 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    A project by Matthew Hayes exploring vast grooves and funk minimalism. Top tier musicianship, come get your mind blown. Free entry, starts at 10pm.
  • Orbit
    Orbit
    Thu, 26 Mar
    Bar Oussou
    Jackson Traversa, Matt Bush and Henry Hicks are back playing some jazzy house to move your feet this Thursday! Free entry
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Calendar

23
7:00 pm
The Basil Big Band
24
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
25
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam
26
7:00 pm
Olive Yaah
+1 more
27
7:00 pm
Kora Brothers
+1 more
28
5:00 pm
Roots Time! With Mago Neru ft. Cosmo
+1 more
1
3:30 pm
Koorie Afternoon, featuring David Arden!
+1 more
2
7:30 pm
Conrad Henderson Quartet
3
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
4
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam!
5
7:00 pm
Tiaryn (March Residency)
+1 more
6
7:00 pm
Rap // Leo
+1 more
7
7:00 pm
Lomalux
+1 more
8
3:30 pm
Koorie Afternoon!
+1 more
9
7:00 pm
Panga!
10
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
11
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam!
12
7:00 pm
Tiaryn (March Residency)
+1 more
13
7:00 pm
New Flamenco Project
+1 more
14
7:00 pm
Aboubacar Djéliké Kouyate
+1 more
15
3:30 pm
Koorie Afternoon!
+1 more
16
17
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
18
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam!
19
7:00 pm
Tiaryn (March Residency)
+1 more
20
21
22
3:30 pm
Koorie Afternoon!
23
24
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
25
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam!
26
7:00 pm
Tiaryn (March Residency)
+1 more
27
28
29
3:30 pm
Koorie Afternoon!
30
31
1
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam!
2
3
4
5
3:30 pm
Koorie Afternoon!

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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
Band Bookings:
spencer@baroussou.com.au
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