WILDLIVE - Live Production for the Planet - presents
Solar Sessions Showcase
Free & All Ages
Kim Churchill + MzRizk (DJ) + Charlie Needs Braces + Wilson Blackley + The Stamps
Friday 11th October, 5-10pm
Collingwood Arts Precinct
35 Johnston St, Collingwood, VIC
This is a limited capacity event, please RSVP to get priority access!
About this event
Join Wildlive Founder Alex Pinte to officially showcase their fully solar-powered stage solution, including innovative sound systems developed by French startup PikiP Solar Speakers; the first low-consumption solar-powered systems that uses up to 10 times less energy than a normal PA without compromising on listening quality. Kim Churchill, MzRizk, Wilson Blackley, Charlie Needs Braces and The Stamps will perform as part of the net zero concert series featuring Free All Ages live performances as part of The Solar Sessions on Friday 11 October at The Collingwood Yards.
This is a limited capacity event, please RSVP to get priority access!
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Kim Churchill
Landing on the scene in 2009, Kim’s laidback folk style continues to strike a chord across the globe.
Playing renowned festivals including Glastonbury Music Festival, Montreal Jazz
Festival and South By South West, along with a stack of home grown festivals, Kim’s decade long industry experience spreads far and wide. Raised in the coastal town of Merimbula, Australia, the songwriter has previously been crowned Australia’s National Youth Folk Artist of the Year and nominated for the National Live Music Awards Roots Act of the Year.
In 2023, Kim returned with his seventh-studio album Dawn Sounds, highly praised by industry and fans alike. Hitting home runs with singles “Fighter”, “Please Come Home (Feat. Steph Strings) and “Go Try Fall”, Kim wrapped up his biggest regional tour to date before an impressive run of international shows across Europe, the UK and Canada.
2024, thus far, has seen Kim touring Europe alongside his busking buddies, Amistat, his largest headline tour of Canada to date and stand-out performances at Edmonton and Mariposa Folk Festivals. His latest single 'Reflecting' featuring Canadian born, LA based folk singer Emily Brimlow is part of a new album, 'It's Lovely To Have You Here' which will be released on October 11th alongside a 2-month European headline tour.
Kim has been the first artist to support our vision and we are proud to have him on board for this journey!
MzRizk
Pioneering Lebanese Australian DJ, radio presenter, live performer/percussionist, and event curator, MzRizk has always had a powerful affinity with music. MzRizk is a self taught, community emboldened, creative chameleon that was raised on a seemingly incongruous yet wholly satisfying sonic diet of Arabic, Boogie, Jazz, Heavy Metal, House, Techno, Hip Hop, Disco,and everything in between.
Now, no one would dare mention the Australian DJ scene without dropping Rizky’s name. In the last decade MzRizk has garnered widespread acclaim as Melbourne’s leading champion of underrepresented music, and one of the city’s most respected cultural connectors. Bringing people together in unity through her wildly eclectic sets and curated events is what MzRizk does best, and no matter how refined her palette, she is constantly evolving, learning, growing, shifting with the times and being discovered by new generations of music lovers. That is the sign of a true artist.
Charlie Needs Braces
Charlie Woods, a Naarm-based GuriNgai musician, is making waves with her musical project Charlie Needs Braces. A proud descendant of Bungaree and Matora, she draws inspiration from her Aboriginal heritage and personal experiences.
Since graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2014, Charlie has worked full-time as a professional musician, sharing stages with acts such as The Teskey Brothers, Casey Donovan, and TEK TEK Ensemble. Her debut album, Saltwater People, has earned acclaim, including the Archie Roach Award for Emerging Talent and support from Creative Victoria.
Wilson Blackley (Full Band)
From an early age, Wilson Blackley was drawn to the mesmerising melodies of legendary soul artists such as Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, and Aretha Franklin to name a few. Immersing himself in the timeless tunes that defined an entire generation, he felt an undeniable connection to the emotive power and raw emotion encapsulated within their music.
After the release of debut single ‘Home’ at age 19, (Co- produced by Sam Teskey) a stunning sold out first headline show at Melbourne’s Gasometer Hotel in 2021 festival performances at NYE On The Hill and Ocean Sounds and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival alongside acts such as The Teskey Brothers, Boy and Bear, Alice Ivy and more,
Wilson began collaborating on his debut EP with Producer, Sensible J (Sampa The Great, Remi, Cool Out Sun, House Of Beige). Released in mid 2022. Blackley says, “We approached this record like writing a love letter to all the music I grew up listening to as a kid. We wanted to make something that excited us as much as it does when we listen to our favourites”
The Stamps
The Stamps—Sofia, Rubina, and Scarlett—started out in Fremantle and are now making waves across Australia. With their heartfelt lyrics and stunning harmonies, they’ve been turning heads everywhere. Their cover of Slowdive’s “Alison” was shared widely, even getting a nod from Slowdive themselves as “absolutely beautiful.” They’ve played major festivals and recently opened for Boy & Bear, earning a reputation as a band you need to see live. They are currently working on their debut album.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Collingwood Yards - 35 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066
LOCATION
This is an outdoor event held at the Collingwood Yards, Courtyard. Depending on weather conditions bring warm clothes.
In case of bad weather, the event will be relocated (Place TBC)
VENUE
FOOD & DRINKS
Food options will be available on-site - More information coming soon.
In order to reduce our carbon emissions we highly encourage public transportation and carpooling!
More information on the accessibility of the venue available here.
TRANSPORT
PRESENTED BY WILDLIVE
Wildlive is dedicated to transforming music events through eco-friendly technology.
With a passion for sustainable innovation, we partner with the best brands to offer a range of audio and lighting solutions powered by renewables that brings harmony to the environment and delivers unmatched experiences.
More info: www.wildlive.com.au | Instagram
This project is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria
