Classic Southside

A new space for jazz, talks, comedy, and much more at Classic Cinemas. Doors open 30 minutes prior

09/11/2023

Southside favourite Bob Sedergreen returns on Saturday night with special guests Gianni Marinucci on trumpet and Mal Sedergreen on saxophone. 🎢

Don't miss this night of music reflecting the eclectic tastes of all players. Book now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

31/10/2023

We are thrilled to welcome back pianist Daniel Mougerman and his trio for a rare outing this Saturday night, with the band performing standards and interpretations of their favourite songs.

Don't miss one of Melbourne's most in-demand musicians, book your tickets now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

26/10/2023

John Scurry's Reverse Swing are bringing their swinging acoustic jazz, originals and classics from the mid century songbook to the discreet ambient charm of Southside this Saturday at 8pm. 🎺

Come on down to experience traditional jazz delight alongside a swinging band playing old time tunes with a new feel.

Book now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

03/10/2023

A regular at Southside, the Rick Freeman Quartet returns to the stage this Saturday night!. 🎢

Expect a fun night with swinging standards and interesting material, with a wide range of influence from both the jazz and classical canon.

Book your tickets now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

28/09/2023

Not long to go before comedian Jeremy Moses brings his hilarious show 157 MINUTES OF BAD SLAM POETRY to the Classic Southside stage for 5 shows only from 11-15 October!

Join Jeremy as he presents the funny side of living with a disability, the not-so-funny side of losing a parent, and the poetic nonsense that captured his daily life for two long years over lockdown!

Presented as part of the 2023 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Book now. 🎟 bit.ly/Jeremy-Moses-Southside

26/09/2023

Alexander Nettelbeck's New Impromptu Quartet returns to Southside this Saturday night for an immersive experience! 🎢

Performing original music along their own arrangements of jazz and popular standards, this quartet specialise in exploring a world of styles and influences from jazz to latin, funk, reggae, and soul with a fresh and open musical approach

Book now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

20/09/2023

We're delighted to welcome back the captivating Jackie Bornstein, one of Australia's most enchanting jazz, bossa nova and chanson singers to Southside this Saturday night! 🎢

Together with her band of esteemed jazz musicians, expect a beautiful mixture of swing, bossa nova and poetry driven songs by composers including Duke Ellington, Peggy Lee, Edith Piaf, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Billie Holiday, Maria Grever, Charles Trenet and more.

Don't miss it! Book now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

13/09/2023

We're pleased to welcome back Tamara Kuldin and her quartet to Southside on Saturday night! 🎢

Enamoured by the romance and sophistication of the golden era of song, be captivated by her playful, sultry and heartfelt interpretation of songs from The Great American Songbook to lesser-known vintage jazz & blues gems.

Book your tickets now from our website. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

05/09/2023

This Saturday, Bob Sedergreen teams up with Mal Sedergreen and Ashley Gaudion on the Southside stage. 🎢

They'll be joined by bassist Haydn Murtagh and Mark Voogd on the drums for an unmissable night reflecting the eclectic tastes of all four players.

Book your tickets now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

30/08/2023

John Scurry's Reverse Swing grace the Southside stage this Saturday night, bringing you swinging acoustic jazz, originals and classics from the mid century songbook. 🎢

The quintet comprises some of Australia's finest exponents of both traditional, swing and contemporary jazz with an extensive collective playing history both nationally and internationally.

Come on down to experience traditional jazz delight alongside a swinging band playing old time tunes with a new feel. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

24/08/2023

We’re excited to announce the world premiere of JEREMY MOSES: 157 MINUTES OF BAD SLAM POETRY, coming to the Classic Southside stage this October!

Join Jeremy for 5 shows from 11-15 October as he presents the funny side of living with a disability, the not-so-funny side of losing a parent, and the poetic nonsense that captured his daily life for two long years!

Presented as part of the 2023 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Tickets are on sale now. 🎟 bit.ly/Jeremy-Moses-Southside

22/08/2023

Get ready for a HOOT! The ever-talented Nadira and Friends will be gracing the Southside stage this Saturday night. 🎢

Self-described as "petite, yet commanding, with a punk-ish attitude and comedic onstage banter", Nadira and Friends will serve you some hot swings, cool ballads, plus banter and interesting stories in between songs.

Come along and join the fun. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

Photos from Classic Southside's post 16/08/2023

Iconic Melbourne pianist Bob Sedergreen returns to the Southside stage this Saturday night alongside major innovative vocalist Amelia Evans. 🎢

Bob has been not only a supporter but mentor of Amelia’s work including playing on her recording of β€œThe First song”, Amelia’s sensational debut album.

These days Amelia performs with her own group but we are presenting her with two outstanding musicians namely, bassist Annette Yates who is established as one of Melbourne’s finest bassist and also mentored by Bob. On drums will be the energetic, Sam Young who plays regularly with Bob in the band BLOW.

Join these highly skilled and eclectic musicians from 8pm on Saturday for a night of pure joy! Book now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

08/08/2023

The Paul Williamson Quartet are back for more at Southside this Saturday night, with spirited and adventurous interpretations of music by the iconic jazz pianist and composer, Thelonius Monk. 🎺

Book your tickets now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

Photos from Classic Southside's post 03/08/2023

Ted Nettelbeck and Andy Sugg are joined by Philip Rex (bass) and Niko Schauble (drums) this Saturday night at Southside! 🎷🎢

Ted is an inductee of the South Australian Music Hall of Fame, now living in Melbourne. Andy, Philip and Niko are exceptional jazz artists, well known for their creativity and sensitivity. Expect a swinging program of standards, jazz compositions and originals.

Don't miss this incredible night of jazz, book now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

26/07/2023

Tamara Kuldin returns to Southside with her smooth, honey-rich voice to this Saturday night alongside her quartet. 🎢

Enamoured by the romance and sophistication of the golden era of song, be captivated with a beautiful night of swingin' tunes and beautiful ballads from all the jazz greats including Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Cole Porter to Blossom Dearie.

Book now! 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

18/07/2023

Melbourne jazz piano legend and Southside favourite Bob Sedergreen returns this Saturday night alongside brilliant vocalist Annemarie Sharry. 🎢

The emphasis in this concert will be the jazz feels created by the rhythm section and Annemarie’s ability to enhance and compliment their music.

Don't miss it! Book your tickets now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

05/07/2023

Melbourne's own continental swinging style gypsy band Ultrafox takes to the Southside stage this Saturday night. 🎢

Led by Peter Baylor, Ultrafox presents the finest in Le Jazz Hot, drawing their inspiration from the unusual and infectious style of Django Reinhardt and The Hot Club of France. Expect a night full of elegant swing, tender jazz ballads, gypsy waltzes, original compositions and hot rhythm.

Get your tickets now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

29/06/2023

John Scurry's Reverse Swing bring their swinging acoustic jazz, originals and classics from the mid century songbook to the discreet ambient charm of Southside this Saturday at 8pm. 🎺

Come on down to experience traditional jazz delight alongside a swinging band playing old time tunes with a new feel.

Book your tickets now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

20/06/2023

One of Australia's busiest jazz partnerships Jennifer Salisbury and Mark Morand bring their sizzling quartet to Southside this Saturday night. 🎢

They'll be performing a carefully selected curation from their huge and ever-expanding repertoire, peppered with Jennifer’s personal stories about the songs and her musical journey to date.

Don't miss it! Book your tickets now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

15/06/2023

Alexander Netttelbeck's New Impromptu Quartet returns to Southside this Saturday night for an immerse experience! 🎢

Performing original music along their own arrangements of jazz and popular standards, this quartet specialise in exploring a world of styles and influences from jazz to latin, funk, reggae, and soul with a fresh and open musical approach

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

06/06/2023

We're delighted to welcome back the captivating Jackie Bornstein, one of Australia's most enchanting jazz, bossa nova and chanson singers, this Saturday night at 8pm. 🎢

Together with her band of esteemed jazz musicians, expect a beautiful mixture of swing, bossa nova and poetry driven songs by composers including Duke Ellington, Peggy Lee, Edith Piaf, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Billie Holiday, Maria Grever, Charles Trenet and more.

Book your tickets now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

30/05/2023

The sultry, sassy and cheeky Tamara Kuldin brings her smooth, honey-rich voice to Southside this Saturday night alongside her quartet. 🎢

Enamoured by the romance and sophistication of the golden era of song, be captivated with a beautiful night of swingin' tunes and beautiful ballads from all the jazz greats including Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Cole Porter to Blossom Dearie.

Get your tickets now. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

18/05/2023

Iconic Melbourne jazz pianist Bob Sedergreen returns to Southside this Saturday night with jazz royalty Paul Coyle and Mal Sedergreen. 🎹🎢

This is a night not to be missed with powerful musicians each with their own eclectic taste.

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

11/05/2023

We're pleased to be joined by effervescent jazz singer Harriett Allcroft this Saturday night on the Southside stage. 🎢

Known for her dynamic, emotive and whimsical compositions, accessible to both stalwart jazz appreciators and newcomers to the genre, Harriett is a well regarded singer and songwriter whose music traverses themes of love, the mundane minutiae of life, and figuring out one’s place in the world.

Catch her alongside James Bowers (piano), Matt Hoyne (guitar) and Shaun Rammers (saxophone) on Saturday 13 May, 8pm.

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

04/05/2023

Bewitching and idiosyncratic, the talented Alma Zygier is joining us at Southside this Saturday 6 May for an enchanting performance with her quartet. 🎢

Playful and peculiar, the Melbourne-born jazz and blues performer portrays her power and fragility simultaneously at every turn bringing an emotional maturity to her performance that belies her years.

See it for yourself and book your tickets now.

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

27/04/2023

Southside favourite and Australia jazz icon Bob Sedergreen returns this Saturday night with long-time friends and collaborators David Jones and Evripides Evripidu. 🎢

Together the three make up The David Jones Trio, who continually push the bounds of freely improvised contemporary music.

Don’t miss this unique and special performance, get your tickets now!

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

27/04/2023

Tomorrow night we're pleased to be welcoming the Miro Lauritz Quartet to Southside for a very special performance at 8pm. 🎹🎢

Miro is a jazz pianist, vibraphonist, singer, arranger and award-winning composer in Melbourne, Australia. His quartet features some of Australia's strongest young musicians performing classics from the American Songbook and legendary jazz composers.

Trust us, you don't want to miss this. 🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

19/04/2023

Get ready for a HOOT! The ever-talented Nadira and Friends - Jazz will be gracing the Southside stage this Saturday night, joined by special guest and Southside favourite, Bob Sedergreen. 🎢

Self-described as "petite, yet commanding, with a punk-ish attitude and comedic onstage banter", Nadira and Friends will serve you some hot swings, cool ballads, plus banter and interesting stories in between songs.

Come along and join the fun, tickets available from the link below.

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

16/04/2023

Melbourne Jazz vocalist Hetty Kate, now based in Paris, is back in Australia making an East Coast Autumn tour for April 2023. Join her for a matinee concert at Classic Southside on Sunday 23 April celebrating her 2019 album release 'Under Paris Skies'. 🎢

She'll be playing with two outstanding Melbourne musicians, friends and longtime collaborators, guitarist James Sherlock and bassist Ben Hanlon.

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

13/04/2023

Classic Southside is delighted to welcome back captivating singer Jackie Bornstein this Saturday night. 🎢

Known for her rich vocals and ability to get to the heart of a tune, Jackie enchants audiences with her emotive delivery and beautiful tone. Together with her band of esteemed jazz musicians, she performs a stunning repertoire with a focus on female composers from across the globe.

Expect a beautiful mixture of swing, bossa nova and poetry driven songs by composers including Duke Ellington, Peggy Lee, Edith Piaf, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Billie Holiday, Maria Grever, Charles Trenet and more.

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

06/04/2023

Get your weekly dose of jazz with Ted Nettelbeck, Andy Sugg & Friends at Southside this Saturday night!

With more than 60 years experience as a jazz pianist, Ted plays styles from traditional to post-bop, and has played in UK, Europe, Australia. He's performed with national and international celebrities, and now he's bringing that wealth of talent and experience to Classic Southside!

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

30/03/2023

The 'sultry, sassy, cheeky' Tamara Kuldin brings her smooth, honey-rich voice to Southside this Saturday night alongside her quartet. 🎢

Enamoured by the romance and sophistication of the golden era of song, this jazz seductress will treat you to a beautiful night of swingin' tunes and beautiful ballads from all the jazz greats including Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Cole Porter to Blossom Dearie.

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

27/03/2023

Oscar Firth-Robertson brings his musical comedy to Classic Southside as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival!

Dubbed as the β€œbad boy of musical comedy" by Ed Kavalee, Oscar takes his background of jazz piano and jazz singing to the next level, with 10 shows full of songs and stand-up from Thursday 30 March.

🎟 bit.ly/Oscar-Robertson-Classic

23/03/2023

Southside favourite Bob Sedergreen and friends return with special guest Ian Dixon for 'Trumpet Talk' this Saturday at 8pm. 🎺

This night promises the sounds and spirit of jazz as it should be played i.e. Feeling it spontaneously. If you like Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Nat Adderley etc, this gig is a must see.

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

21/03/2023

Your Wednesday night entertainment is sorted with COMEDY AT CLASSIC! We've got another stellar line-up this week of up-and-coming comedians at Southside, ready to spice up your week with non-stop laughter. 🍿

Doors at 7:30pm, tickets on sale now.

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

17/03/2023

This Saturday, the New Impromptu Quartet perform at Classic Southside for one night only! 🎢

Exploring a world of styles and influences from jazz to latin, funk, reggae, and soul with a fresh and open musical approach, danceable grooves, deep rhythmic bass lines and driving percussion characterise the group's sound. Alexander Nettelbeck, Conrad Henderson and Andy Horneman are joined by the very wonderful Les Gyori on violin.

Tickets are available from the link in our bio.

Photos from Classic Southside's post 15/03/2023

Southside is the place to be on Thursday nights with Rob Burke and Simon Starr's Jazz Gathering!

Hosting iconic Australian musicians alongside new and emerging talent, this gathering will present intimate and dynamic musical conversations between old and new friends.

🎟 bit.ly/Classic-Southside

14/03/2023

Looking for some Wednesday night fun? Join us for Comedy at Classic, a $10 show featuring a hilarious line-up of local up-and-coming comedians.

Running every Wednesday at 8pm, drop in to experience some side-splitting midweek entertainment!

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