MUNICH SESSIONS & MUNICH KANGAROOS FC

DOWN UNDER

FEST 2024

30.08

31.08

01.09

RINDERMARKT · FREE ENTRY · OPEN AIR

G'day mates!

Germany is world-famous for having some of the best beer in the world, while Australia is renowned for one of the best and most laid-back lifestyles. Chuck ‘em together, and you’ve got the best of both worlds – and a ripper of a party in the making.

The Munich Kangaroos, together with Munich Sessions, are stoked to present the Down Under Fest 2024 at Munich’s Rindermarket. Get ready for a bonza time with live music, delicious tucker and drinks, traditional dancing, sport demos, and heaps more.

Whether you’re a true-blue Aussie or proud Kiwi, or just keen to experience the down-under vibe, come on down. See you there for an awesome event!

Program

Friday 30th August

13:00 – Festival Opening
13:30 – Live music with Lucy Gallant
14:30 – tbc
15:00 – Live music with Cooper Lower
16:00 – tbc
16:30 – Live music with Boys From Ipanema
17:30 – tbc
18:00 – Live music with Boys From Ipanema
19:00 – tbc
19:30 – Live music with Yudid
20:15 – tbc
20:45 – Live music with Yudid

Saturday 31st August

13:00 – Open
13:30 – Live music with Lucy Gallant
14:30 – tbc
15:00 – Live music with Cooper Lower
16:00 – tbc
16:30 – Live music with The Soft D Experience
17:30 – tbc
18:00 – Live music with The Soft D Experience
19:00 – tbc
19:30 – Live music with The Prowlers
20:15 – tbc
20:45 – Live music with The Prowlers

Sunday 1st September

12:00 – Live music with The Banjo Patersons
12:45 – Live music with Cooper Lower
13:45 – tbc
14:15 – Live music with Paul Daly Band
15:15 – tbc
15:45 – Live music with Paul Daly Band
16:45 – tbc
17:15 – Live music with The Monks
18:15 – tbc
18:45 – Live music with The Monks
20:00 – Festival Closing

Lucy Gallant

We're stoked to announce that the 'devious' Aussie singer Lucy Gallant is making a major reroute on her three-country European tour just to be in Munich for the Downunder Fest. Welcome aboard, Lucy! We're thrilled to have you with us.

Catch her performances on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 August around midday.

Cooper Lower

We’re chuffed to announce that Australian folk/pop troubadour Cooper Lower will be passing through Munich on the weekend of the Fest. He’s quickly earning a rep as one of Australia’s top young songwriters.

Catch him live on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st at 3:00 PM and on Sunday 1st at 12:45 PM.

Boys From Ipanema

Technically, the Boys from Ipanema aren't from Australia, but if you squint hard enough, you’ll see they're from Downunder on a different continent.

This groovy group from Brazil and Argentina will be bringing their Latin Music and Classic Rock vibes to the Downunder Fest on Friday, 30 August. Don't miss 'em—they rock!

The Soft D Experience

G'day, Rock Lovers! 🎸 Get ready to groove with The Soft D Experience as they bring the 70s rock vibes to the Downunder Fest! Join us at Rindermarkt on 31st August for a ripper summer day filled with legendary tunes. They'll be cranking out covers from iconic bands like Dire Straits, The Doors, Pink Floyd, and Eric Clapton, with a cheeky dash of their own Aussie flair. 🎶 Bring your mates, soak up the sun, and relive the golden era of rock with us. It's gonna be a bonza time, so don't miss out! See ya there, legends!

The Prowlers

From rock, country, and blues to pop, from modern to classical, the playlist of The Prowlers is almost as diverse as the nationalities in their lineup. Fronted by the Aussie singer Jackson, this band of local heroes dishes out a broad repertoire ranging from Australian classics to British pop and rock. They’ve been a crowd favourite at these Aussie shindigs since way back when.

Paul Daly Band

Paul Daly ain't from Oz, but at least he's been there once. He and his band also nail some of the best covers of classic Australian songs you'll hear, including a few by Eric Bogle. Thanks again for fronting up yet again, Paul and band. We're glad you can make it! They'll be performing on Sunday afternoon.

The Waltzing Matildas

Awesome news! The Waltzing Matildas, Europe's top Aussie Bush Dancing troupe, will be strutting their stuff at the Downunder Fest. We can confidently call them the best because, well, they're the only ones we know of in Europe! You might be wondering, "What the heck is Australian bush dancing?" This dance style has roots in Europe, brought Downunder by settlers, and soon took the whole country by storm, right into the deepest outback. It's designed so you can do the simple, energetic steps with a drink in one hand and your partner in the other. There ain't nothing more Ridgey Didge!

The Monks

The Monks are another band of local heroes with a big Melbourne showbag of nationalities, including Irishmen, Brits, and the odd (in a positive sense) Australian.

An excellent cover band, they'll be closing out the three-day Downunder Fest on Sunday, September 1, from around 17:15 onwards. If you like The Eagles, Queen, Oasis or Coldplay, you will also enjoy the performance of The Monks. Come down. It will be a hoot!

Yudid

From Stevie Wonder to Daft Punk, and from Motown to R&B and soul: This is Yudid, and their mission is to get you dancing. Mixing iconic classics with today's hits, they create musical vibes that everyone can groove to. Their shows invite you to ditch your daily grind and vibe with the music. Come experience Yudid live – and get ready to dance!

The Banjo Pattersons

Catch The Banjo Patersons at Downunder Fest! 🎶

The members of the Banjos have played for crowds of 20,000 and also for audiences of just one bloke and his dog. They're not fussy, and they'll take any chance to jam out—even at the opening of a beer can! 🍻 Join us on Sunday, September 1st, at the Downunder Fest to experience their performance. From rollicking tunes from the Carter Family, Kraftwerk and Iggy Pop to the twangy sounds of Slim Dusty, they'll bring their energy and love for music to the stage. Don't miss out on this epic day of live music and good vibes. See you there!

Martin Cooke

To introduce a note of gravitas to the Downunder Fest, we are proud to announce that Martin Cooke will be returning to grace us with his performance, just as he did in 2016, to both open and close the event. The Sydenysider has been a member of the Bavarian State Opera Chorus since 1992 and has had solo engagements in prestigious operas and oratorios in Paris, Marseille, Vienna, Tokyo, Sydney, and Salzburg, among other places. He has also regularly appeared as a soloist in Munich's Jesuit Church of St. Michael and in Salzburg Cathedral for many years.

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