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Bar Oussou
The World Music House
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
Upcoming Events
Sat, 22 MarBar OussouALPA (Advanced League of Peoples' Artists) brings Filipino reggae to life by blending traditional influences with contemporary rhythms.
Sun, 23 MarBar oussouStanding Circle @ BAR OUSSOU! Standing Circle 🎸🎶 bringing that jazz attitude! Expect world flavours, hypnotic rhythms all rooted in jazz voicings!
Sun, 23 MarBar Oussou🌺 THICKEN @ Bar Oussou! 🌺 📀THICKEN have recorded an album of insolent improvisations! This show is dedicated to its realisation.
Multiple DatesTue, 25 MarBar 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 MarBar 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 MarBar Oussou🌺Queen Rhi & The Velveteers @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 🌟We welcome the powerhouse Queen Rhi, bringing the Soul to the Oussou Stage with her band The Velveteers!
Fri, 28 MarBrunswick🌺 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 via Humanitix
Sat, 29 MarBar Oussou🌺 Alárìíyá @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 Alárìíyá is best known for high energy party vibes, delivering a sweet blend of afro-jazz funk rhythms. Awaken your spirit! This is Afrobeat at its finest!
Sun, 30 MarBrunswickSiobhan Housden and Laneous come together to play their favourite tunes. Expect the groovy soulful jazzy goodtimes!
Sun, 30 MarBar OussouHuge improv, hip hop vibes from sonic legends Roman Mc, Laneous and Lewho! Free Entry
Thu, 03 AprBar Oussou🌺 Origami Jazz Fight @ Bar Oussou! 🌺 Origami Jazz fight are five incredibly tortured jazz musicians that you can come and watch perform feats of improvisation on a stage for your entertainment.
Fri, 04 AprBrunswick🌺 Blak Roots @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 Blak Roots returns with a fusion of rumba lingala, afro reggae, zouk, Latin, funk, and afro-beat, featuring William Kadima's soulful vocals. 🪘🎶 $12 via Humanitix
Sat, 05 AprBar Oussou🌺 Dub Generation @ Bar Oussou! 🌺 Six piece reggae group based in Melbourne’s south. Known for reimagining the popular hits with a laid-back twist! $12 Via Humanitix Check it out!
Sun, 06 AprBar OussouSahul Sakti is an improvisation ensemble who draws on its members' post-classical, Brazilian, Asia-Pacific, jazz, and experimental music influences to create a sound that is rooted in friendship, imagination, and a deep exploration of acoustic possibilities.
Mon, 07 AprBar OussouMarley Del Prete is an improvising trumpeter from Naarm/Melbourne, Australia who draws from spiritual and free jazz to create something extremely unique. Marley’s practice explores the link between intense improvised trumpet and beautiful sultry melodies.
Thu, 10 AprBar OussouJade Paw is a junk soul band from Narrm that fuses driving funk, soaring vocals, janky guitar stabs and hypnotic delays to transport you on a soulful journey punctuated by chief singer-songwriter Matt Kelly's stark lyricism.
Fri, 11 AprBar Oussou🌺 Atonga Zimba & Asanti Beats @ Bar Oussou! 🌺 Award-winning artist & Master Kologo player Atonga Zimba plays with Appiah Kojo Annan (Aasnti Beats), Afro Moses, Odai Nmai & Juilius Sackey! This is a show not to be missed!
Sat, 12 AprBar oussouPercussionist 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
Calendar
March 2025
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
24
25
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
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26
7:30 pm
Open Mic
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27
8:00 pm
Stone Lucid
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28
10:00 pm
Beat Science
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1
10:00 pm
IRIE
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2
8:00 pm
The Romans
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3
4
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
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5
7:30 pm
Open Mic
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6
8:00 pm
Social Street
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7
7:00 pm
Afro Moses
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8
10:00 pm
Hasta La Cumbia
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9
5:00 pm
Larry Crestani (Standing Circle) & Sello (Makepisi)
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10
6:00 pm
Lindigo
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11
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
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12
7:00 pm
Open Mic
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13
8:00 pm
Double Dipping (Kahan Harper Trio)
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14
10:00 pm
Lamparina
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15
10:00 pm
Derty Berd
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16
5:00 pm
Freedom Fly x Kuzich
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18
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
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19
7:30 pm
Open Mic
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20
8:00 pm
Will Larsen Quartet
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21
7:00 pm
Dave Marama
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22
10:00 pm
ALPA
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23
5:00 pm
Standing Circle
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24
25
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
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26
7:30 pm
Open Mic
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27
8:00 pm
Queen Rhi & The Velveteers
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28
10:00 pm
Max König
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29
10:00 pm
Alárìíyá
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30
5:00 pm
Siobhan & Laneous
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31
1
7:30 pm
Spoken Word
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2
7:30 pm
Open Mic
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3
8:00 pm
Origami Jazz Fight
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4
10:00 pm
Blak Roots
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5
10:00 pm
Dub Generation
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6
8:00 pm
Sahul Sakti
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