Overview
It seemed that Untitled Group (the crew behind Beyond the Valley, Pitch Music & Arts, Ability Fest) were onto another winner when they teamed up with touring agency Crown Ruler, Moon Dog Craft Brewery and PBS 106.7FM to create a brand new boutique street festival back in 2019.
But while the inaugural Duke Street Block Party proved a raving hit with music-lovers, it copped the brunt of COVID — despite a whole lot of planning and multiple rescheduled dates, we never got to see Round 2. Until now.
Fast forward to 2022 and the Block Party is finally ready for its comeback, descending on a normally quiet pocket of Abbotsford next month for its huge second instalment. On Saturday, March 19, the festivities will take over Bond Street as well as their usual home of Duke Street, promising three stages and a diverse lineup of acts to see you dancing through the day.
On this year's bill, catch high-energy sets from British electronic star Floating Points, Detroit's legendary lady of funk DJ Holographic, Jamaican dancehall icon Sister Nancy and Melbourne's own Cassettes For Kids. The much-loved pairing of US DJs Eris Drew and Octo Octa will be taking to the stage, as will emerging UK act Sherelle, and homegrown legends including C.FRIM, Milo Eastwood, Crescendoll, Sophie McAlister, PET$ and Mirasia.
The Moon Dog Warehouse is set to be transformed into a giant DJ-fuelled dance floor for the day, while the next door carpark will showcase more dance-worthy tunes selected by party crew Dutty. There'll be plenty of other goodness to explore throughout the precinct, too, including culinary treats from the likes of Brunswick's Vola Foods and Nico's Sandwich Deli, and freshly tapped brews courtesy of Moon Dog.
You'll be able to nab presale tickets from Monday, February 14, with general public on sale Tuesday, February 15.
Duke Street Block Party Vol 2 takes over Duke and Bond Streets in Abbotsford, on March 19. Register here for presale by 4pm February 14. Presale tickets are available from 6pm on February 14, with general public tickets on sale from 12pm on February 15.