Live Music at Felons Manly
Every Wednesday-Sunday
Our live music program at Felons Manly runs weekly, Weds-Sun, and features some of Sydney’s best local musicians & top selectors.
Wednesdays: Live Jazz
Thursdays and Fridays: Funk trios and DJs set an easy going tone in the lead up the weekend.
Weekends: Kick off with high-energy live Cuban jazz and energetic DJ sets.
Felons Manly’s late night DJ program boasts a stellar lineup of renowned selectors, including Mo' Funk, St Croix, Sophia and Gaff E. Their groove-driven sets blend disco, boogie, house, and global rhythms, creating a warm feel-good energy.
Sundays: Sunset sessions wind things down with rich, laid-back sounds—think 70s Golden Era folk, bossa/samba, and reggae— including celebrated artists like Maitê Inaê and Big Wheels.
UPCOMING GIGS
Wednesday September 17
7-9pm
OneTakeJ Jazz Trio
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Thursday September 18
7pm-9pm
Omatomico
A fusion of Cuban jazz and Latin funk, Omatomico is a Sydney-based collective delivering anything from sultry jazz to high-energy grooves, deep rhythms, and electrifying improvisation. Rooted in the rich traditions of Afro-Cuban music, their sound blends the syncopated pulse of Latin jazz with the infectious drive of funk, creating a vibrant and danceable experience.
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Friday September 19
7-9pm
DINK
Dink is a four-piece jazz-fusion band from Eora/Sydney, blending jazz, funk, neo-soul, and experimental sounds in a style that draws comparisons to BADBADNOTGOOD and Ezra Collective. Formed in 2022 the group takes inspiration from artists like Steely Dan, Yussef Dayes, and Weather Report. Known for their dynamic live shows and intricate improvisation, Dink has played across Sydney and Melbourne, including venues like The Vanguard and Bar Oussou. Their releases Tessellate, Side One, Midnight Under the Mountain, and Mixture capture their bold, genre defying approach to modern jazz fusion.
9pm-12am
Alex Dowsing
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Saturday September 20
4-7pm
Maite Inae
Maitê Inaê is a Sydney-based singer, songwriter, and producer whose music blends hip-hop, soul, and the rich rhythms of her Brazilian heritage. Her sound fuses gritty lyricism with soulful melodies, creating a unique balance of fire and sweetness. With a deep connection to her roots and a passion for innovation, she continues to carve out a distinct space in Australia’s music and arts scene.
7pm-10pm
Mo Funk
9pm-1am
Jaybro
Dj set
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Sunday September 21
3pm-5pm
End Notes
End Notes is a genre-blurring collective of Sydney-based musicians known for electrifying live shows that fuse jazz, soul, funk, Brazilian, Afrobeat, and improvisational grooves. Founded by bassist Ed Lyons, the group has built a loyal following through high-energy residencies and one-off events across the city, featuring rotating lineups of vocalists, MCs, horn sections, and percussionists. End Notes continues to celebrate spontaneity, rhythm, and community reimagining classics and deep cuts alike for the dancefloor.
5-8pm
Ed Lyons
Dj set
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Free to attend, walk in anytime, and soak up the sounds of Sydney’s Northern Beaches.