Inner-West Sessions

Overview

Melbourne's west doesn't get as much love as it deserves. Too often we focus on the CBD and our inner northern, southern and eastern suburbs. But the crew behind Inner-West Sessions, a new monthly event series, is doing its bit to change that.

On the first Thursday night of every month, a curated lineup of local DJs is spinning a broad range of beats at Footscray's new bar and performance space Misfits.

Sometimes, Inner-West Sessions teams up with food and drink vendors and brings in artists working across different mediums, but music is at the core of every party.

And it's not just about championing the big names. On both Thursday, July 4 and Thursday, August 1, the team is hosting a Freshman Roll Call session, which sees budding DJs play in front of a crowd for the first time and alongside seasoned veterans. It's a great opportunity for young DJs to get their names out there and for us punters to discover some new talent.

Inclusivity, creativity and community are at the heart of each event. For the team that runs it, "[Inner-West Sessions is] a warm embrace by a collective of kindred spirits united by a love of the arts and a desire to connect".

As of writing, the only Inner-West Sessions are happening at Misfits on the first Thursday night of every month, but there are plans to run events at other western suburbs venues throughout the year.