Acoustic Afternoons

Acoustic Afternoons features a selection of local Dandenong musicians. Over four Saturdays, for two hours, sit back and relax, soak in the tunes while discovering art worth exploring in our new roving exhibition HOME 25: Invisible Cities. 

Sage Marie Kelly (Indi, Pop, Singing, Ukulele) 

Drum Theatre Foyer - Saturday 28 June, 11.30am – 1.30pm

Sage Marie is an up-and-coming indie pop folk artist making waves in the music scene with her captivating sound and heartfelt lyrics. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Vance Joy, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo, Sage Marie's music is a blend of infectious melodies and introspective storytelling. 

Alejandro Aguanta (Instrumental Music - Classical Guitar, Various styles)

Drum Theatre Foyer - Saturday 12 July, 11.30am – 1.30pm 

Bio: Alejandro Aguanta is a versatile, award-winning musician offering soulful sounds for events around Australia. Alejandro boasts stunning technical skill, an impressive, diverse repertoire, and an undeniable passion for music and storytelling. 

Andrew and Anke MacLean (Awkard Strangers) 

Dandenong Library - Saturday 19 July, 11.30am – 1.30pm

Bio: Awkward Strangers are a theatrical, witty, atypical and experimental neo-folk duo. Andrew sings and plays ukulele. Anke sings, and plays guitar, clarinet, flute, toy piano, kazoo and saw. Their songs are reflections on the state of the world, explorations of emotions, and rants about political ineptitude. 

Jemma Rose (Singing)

Dandenong Library - Saturday 26 July, 11.30am – 1.30pm  

Bio: Delivering a unique sound, with vocals full of emotion, Jemma Rose covers a variety of well-known songs from a range of artists/genres for everyone to enjoy.

Self-taught on acoustic guitar, Jemma started busking in January 2024. Two months later, Jemma quit her sales job to follow her dream as a full-time musician and busker, she has been performing weekly ever since.

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