End of Summer Bash

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Wrap up your summer at the End of Summer Bash, the ultimate celebration to close out Summer Stage 2025—it's the perfect way to soak up the last of the summer vibes!

Whether you're in the mood for laid-back lounging or dancing the night away, End of Summer Bash offers the perfect blend of live music, food, drinks, and summer fun. Don’t miss out on the ultimate summer send-off at Bunjil Place—grab your tickets now!

ARTIST LINE UP 

DJ Retro Red 
DJ Retro Red brings the sounds of his UK roots to every set, blending Ska, Reggae, Soul, Funk, and Disco with his love for House, Hip Hop, Acid Jazz, and more. With a career that’s taken him from the early UK House scene to global stages, Red’s mission is simple: to share great tunes and keep dance floors alive. Now based in Melbourne, DJ Retro Red continues to bring his infectious energy and eclectic mixes to local, national, and international events.

Charlie Needs Braces 
The latest music project, Charlie Needs Braces, comes from Naarm musician Charlie Woods. Charlie is a proud GuriNgai woman, a direct descendant of Bungaree and Matora. The lands running from the Central Coast of NSW along the mouth of the Hawkesbury River and into Northern Sydney.

In 2022 Charlie was awarded ‘First Place’ from the ‘Upstart Awards’, and in 2023 received the 'Archie Roach Foundation Award for Emerging Talent' through Music Victoria. Having played on stage with bands such as The Teskey Brothers, Bumpy, The Seven Ups, and TEK TEK Ensemble, Naarm-based musician Charlie Woods is venturing out to launch the project, Charlie Needs Braces. 
 

Fat Picnic  
The explosive on-stage energy of Fat Picnic has audiences jumping and double-handed sky-punching through a plethora of roots music genres. Their unique sound emphasizes soulful pop sensibilities, pumping ska sequences, and raw hard-hitting dub-reggae earthquakes. 
 

Sophian 
Fuelling an unstoppable rise through the Perth music scene, Sophian has been a wonder to follow with their genre-defying sound and infectious stage presence. From consistent sold-out headline shows to Triple J unearthed ‘Feature Artist of the Week’, and a 2024 WAM song of the year award for their single ‘Beautiful Day’ in the pop category, it is clear that their prominent rise in the national and international audience cannot be prevented.

Their frontman Soph Manik anchors the band with his raw passion and drive for the industry alongside his talent for song writing and emotive vocal range. Julia Krsanac on Bass, Tyler Vivian on Drums, and Michael Madafferi on Guitar form a cohesive unit that explores the intersection of Indie-Rock and Pop, influenced by Coldplay, Jeff Buckley, Kings of Leon, and local friends Spacey Jane.

After inking a global publishing agreement with Perfect Pitch Publishing, they completed their first ever Australian tour in early 2024, including a performance at Nannup Music Festival and a nomination for the festival's Emerging Artists Award. The band now prepare to release their debut EP, starting with  ‘Million Miles’, the first track release featuring their good friend Nadene Burchell from King Ibis.