WEST SET 2022 / Black Jesus Experience and more

The City of Maribyrnong is excited to welcome the return of their beloved live music event for its fourth instalment and the reinvention of West Set as part of ‘On The Road Again’, a Victorian Government initiative to support the return of live music events across Victoria. This festival will once again take over the inner west suburb or Footscray with live music programming on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays across the second half of October offering Free Entry for all shows.
FREE ENTRY
6:15 - 10pm AESDT
This West Set 2022 venue will be a 16+ event. So that we can provide a secure and safe environment for everyone, security will be conducting ID checks where proof of age will be required upon entry. Anyone who is 16+ and fails to present an Accepted ID upon entry will be refused entry unless, they are accompanied by an adult.
Please visit westsetfestival.com for more information.

West Set + Melbourne International Jazz Festival Present:
Black Jesus Experience
Black Jesus Experience is a 10-piece Ethio-funk supertrip. Their sound is a danceable alloy of traditional Ethiopian song and 21st century groove, drawing on the vocal prism of hip-hop, the soul of funk, and the freedom of jazz, with the unique voice and insightful truth of Ethiopia’s Enushu Taye.
Solomon Sisay
Local Ethio-Jazz saxophonist Solomon Sisay shot to fame playing for Axumite Band, a legendary outfit in Ethiopia. Now based in Melbourne, his star has continued to rise both locally and internationally.
GP Saxy Ensemble
Originating from Lagos, Nigeria, Olugbade Okunade aka GP Saxy is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer who is passionate about keeping the real sound of Nigerian Afrobeat alive. Blending Afrobeat with highlife and jazz, GP Saxy promises to transport you to the depths of Lagos with this collection of afro-funky sounds.
The City of Maribyrnong acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation and pay our respect to their Elders, past and present.