Asia TOPA x Fed Sq Opening Concert
Asia TOPA’s opening concert is set to be a spectacular celebration of Eastern-fusion contemporary music, featuring a major headliner (yet to be announced) and international acts.
This free, all-ages gig is set to kick-off Australia’s major triennial of Asia-Pacific performance, with a line-up of incredible international acts and local stars.
Japanese born and Melbourne-based Shio will open the night, setting the mood by spinning ambient textures and electric pulses that make for the perfect segue into an unforgettable night.
Tokyo-based experimental pop band Tam Tam sets the mood at dusk with their innovative fusion of jazz stylings, soul grooves and psych pop beats.
Launching Asia TOPA the Opening Concert is where sound becomes a cultural trip – no passport needed.
TAMTAM is an experimental pop band based in Tokyo. Initially playing reggae/dub music, the band gradually developed into an innovative fusion of diverse musical influences, such as jazz, soul, psyche pop, new age and exotica. The sound is based on groove and euphoria, with nostalgic melodies.
TAMTAM’s new EP Ramble In The Rainbow (2024) is their first international release on the US label PPU (People’s Potential Unlimited). The day after its release, Gilles Peterson selected the title song for his BBC Radio 6 track list, and Bandcamp Weekly selected TAMTAM for its cover and ran a feature on the album. They were also selected to represent Japan in the “Future of music 2024” nominated by Rolling Stone magazine. The work shows their musical maturity, drawing inspiration from Sun Ra, Lee “Scratch” Perry, and Yasuaki Shimizu.
Shio is a Japanese born, Melbourne based DJ/selector. Through her regular DJ sets around town and her weekly radio show ‘Eternal Rhythm’ on PBS106.7, Shio is passionate about sharing music. Always on the lookout for new sounds, Shio gravitates towards many genres from different places and times with a distinct jazz flavour.
MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED…
Asia TOPA is a joint initiative of the Sidney Myer Fund and Arts Centre Melbourne, is supported by the Australian and Victorian Governments through Creative Victoria, Playking Foundation and the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
Check out the full program of free live music, outdoor cinema and community events on as part of Open Air in the Square.
