Grow The Music

04/09/2026

Melbourne, we're putting on a concert this Sunday at the Northcote Social Club as we welcome BIRDGIRL with a homecoming show.

Birdgirl has been on an epic 3,500km journey across Australia by foot. walking from Perth to Melbourne solo and camping out along the way, raising awareness about the importance of access to the arts for all Australians.

Featuring: BIRDGIRL, SHANE HOWARD - GOANNA and Bart Willoughby, I.Rugamba, Cath Rutten Live & the Obvious Choice.

There'll also be Live poetry from Slamtidote poets + Speakers from Grow the Music (all MC’eed by Lian Cabe, plus a short documentary screening of birdgirl's wild road adventure + Q&A.

The event will raise funds for Grow The Music & Slamtidote , with musical instrument donations encouraged as part of Grow The Music's community initiatives.

For full details head to the ticket link here https://ffm.link/welcomebirdgirl

If you aren't able to attend but want to support the mission, check out Birdgirl's link in bio to donate to the fundraiser here https://ffm.link/birdgirlfundraiser

03/09/2026

Sunday is Father's Day..!

It's also a chance to catch some heartfelt performances and stories at the Northcote Social Club as we welcome BIRDGIRL with a homecoming show.

Birdgirl has been on an epic 3,500km journey across Australia by foot. walking from Perth to Melbourne solo and camping out along the way, raising awareness about the importance of access to the arts for all Australians.

Featuring: BIRDGIRL, SHANE HOWARD - GOANNA and Bart Willoughby, I.Rugamba, Cath Rutten Live & the Obvious Choice.

There'll also be Live poetry from Slamtidote poets + Speakers from Grow the Music (all MC’eed by Lian Cabe, plus a short documentary screening of birdgirl's wild road adventure + Q&A.

The event will raise funds for Grow The Music & Slamtidote , with musical instrument donations encouraged as part of Grow The Music's community initiatives.

For full details head to the ticket link here https://ffm.link/welcomebirdgirl

If you aren't able to attend but want to support the mission, check out Birdgirl's link in bio to donate to the fundraiser here https://ffm.link/birdgirlfundraiser

31/08/2026

Making an impact through music.

Grow the Music is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting musicians from First Nations, culturally diverse backgrounds, disadvantaged communities and at-risk youth, fostering creativity and connection through music.

Birdgirl is currently walking from Perth to Melbourne raising funds for us & Slamtidote. These funds will mean we can continue our regional & remote community programs and give more opportunities to artists & musicians we meet.

Thank you Birdgirl for everything you're doing!!

If you're like to donate, head to https://www.gofundme.com/f/birdgirls-walk-across-australia-for-access-to-the-arts

Or if you'd like to come to the Welcome Home Birdgirl Concert in Naarm/Melbourne, we'd love your support!

Buy your tickets here - https://tickets.northcotesocialclub.com/outlet/event/4aa38cde-ea86-4b0b-9f78-76da4073f0d9

27/08/2026

Would you walk 3500kms for the arts? is currently!

Birdgirl has been walking across Australia to raise funds for us (Grow the Music) & another amazing organisation .

Access to the arts should be a right not a privilege!

Come join us in Naarm/Melbourne on Sunday 6th at Northcote Social Club for a Welcome Home Birdgirl Concert featuring Birdgirl, Shane Howard ( ), Bart Willoughby, Tjimba Possum Burns, I.Rugamba, Cath Rutten and the Obvious Choice and poets from@slamtidote!

Donate to the Go Fund Me -www.gofundme.com/f/birdgirls-walk-across-australia-for-access-to-the-arts

Or Buy a Ticket to the Event -tickets.northcotesocialclub.com/outlet/event/4aa38cde-ea86-4b0b-9f78-76da4073f0d9

26/08/2026

Birdgirl is currently on her way home to Melbourne after walking across Australia from Perth. She's raising awareness for the arts & funds for Grow the Music & Slamtidote.

The funds will mean so much to us, as it allows us to continue to reach the artists who may not otherwise get the opportunities to record & perform as well as preserve languages & archive stories. 🎤🎧

Come to the Welcome Home Birdgirl Concert with us on Sunday 6th September at Northcote Social Club. Line up includes: BIRDGIRL, Shane Howard (Goanna), Bart Willoughby, Tjimba Possum Burns, I.Rugamba, Cath Rutten & the Obvious Choice and poets from Slamtidote!! 🥁🎸

If you have any instruments at home that you aren't using and would like to donate, bring it along to donate it on the night and get yourself a cheaper ticket.

Get your tickets here - https://tickets.northcotesocialclub.com/outlet/event/4aa38cde-ea86-4b0b-9f78-76da4073f0d9

25/08/2026

20/08/2026

Join us on Sunday 6th September as we welcome Birdgirl with a homecoming show, at Northcote Social Club

Birdgirl has been on an epic 3,500km journey across Australia by foot. Starting in May, walking from Perth to Melbourne solo and camping out along the way, raising awareness and access to the arts in Australia.

The event will feature performances from SHANE HOWARD - GOANNA, BIRDGIRL, I.Rugamba , Bart Willoughby, Cath Rutten Live & the Obvious Choice. There will also be Live poetry from Slamtidote poets + Speakers from Grow the Music (all MC’eed by Lian Cabe, plus a short documentary screening of birdgirl's wild road adventure + Q&A.

The event will raise funds for Grow the Music & Slamtidote, with musical instrument donations encouraged as part of Grow The Music's community initiatives. For full details head to the ticket link here https://ffm.link/welcomebirdgirl

If you aren't able to attend but want to support the mission, check out Birdgirl's link in bio to donate to the fundraiser here https://ffm.link/birdgirlfundraiser

17/07/2026

is currently walking around 3125kms across Australia to raise $10,000 for and $10,000 for 🫶

This money for us, goes straight back into what we do every day - making an impact in communities through music 🎶

In her words:
“The arts have not been prioritised as a necessity to the majority of Australians. For too long, the arts have been defunded, education relating to the arts has been made increasingly inaccessible and our governments have proven that unless you come from a place of privilege — your story doesn’t deserve to be heard. I want to help combat this, and help increase opportunities for people across this beautiful country.”

Head to the link in our bio for the Go Fund Me 💕

09/07/2026

This week we're throwing it back to one of our favourite songs from one of our favourite people... Vera Bon.

Vera has been part of the Grow the Music family from the very beginning – an incredible songwriter, teacher, collaborator and Co-Founder whose generosity and passion have helped shape so much of what we do.

This song is a beautiful reminder that life is precious, family is everything, and the connections we nurture are what carry us through. Music has a way of helping us feel the emotions we sometimes push aside, reminding us to slow down, listen and hold our loved ones close.

And here's the exciting bit... Vera and Roman are playing a very special one-off Mid North Coast show this Saturday! If you've never had the chance to experience their music live, this is one of those moments you won't want to miss.

Come along, support incredible local artists, reconnect with what matters, and celebrate the power of music to bring us together.

Watch the film clip here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeAcMx7gHRI

Video - Jay Black

Book to see Vera Bon this weekend in Urunga NSW - https://events.humanitix.com/roman-jean-and-vera-bon-present-a-wound-full-of-stars-urunga-nsw

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29/06/2026