The Sydney Festival 2025 is in full swing, offering a vibrant array of events for enthusiasts of soul, funk, and disco. Here are some standout performances & shows we recommend for music heads who share similar taste of SOUL, FUNK, DISCO goodness we play at the jams.

Also, be sure to check out our show on Friday 17th Jan 2025 @ Walsh Bay with OYOBI.

Ishmael Ensemble @ ACO (Pier 1)
Experience spiritual jazz, electronica, and dub from Bristol’s acclaimed Ishmael Ensemble on January 24.

https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/ishmael-ensemble

Art Up Late @ MCA

Enjoy free music and art every Wednesday from January 8 to 29 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, one of Sydney’s premier venues.

https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/art-up-late-mca

Mary Ancheta Quartet @ ACO
Delight in jazz, electro-funk, and R&B with the Mary Ancheta Quartet, known for their irresistible grooves, performing on January 16 and 19.

https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/mary-ancheta-quartet

Jalen Ngonda @ City Recital Hall
Witness the Australian debut of soul’s rising star, Jalen Ngonda, on January 16 and 17.

https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/jalen-ngonda

New Beginnings Festival @ Australian Maritime Museum
Celebrate multiculturalism in Sydney at this all-encompassing showcase on January 25.

https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/new-beginnings-festival

Detroit Music Institute – Chez Damier & Alton Miller @ City Recital Hall
Join a club night celebrating Detroit’s house music scene with legends Chez Damier and Alton Miller on January 10.

https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/detroits-music-institute

In addition to these musical highlights, the festival features exceptional dance and cultural showcases:

Freestyle Dance Lab Masterclass @ Sydney Dance Company: Enhance your skills in this masterclass on January 17.

KATMA @ Bell Shakespeare (Walsh Bay): Experience this captivating performance from January 15 to 20.

Street Dance Workshop @ Sydney Dance Company: Participate in an energetic workshop on January 18.

KATMA

https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/katma

STREET DANCE WORKSHOP

https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/street-dance-workshop

FREESTYLE DANCE LAB MASTERCLASS

https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/freestyle-dance-lab

SOUL OF SYDNEY & FREEDOM SESSIONS hosting the KATMA afterparties at WALSH BAY. We will be hosting OYOBI (live) on Friday, it is free & community event. Come Say Hello.

Check it out below on Friday 17 & Sat 18 Jan.
https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/moonshine-mus

For a comprehensive list of events and further details, visit the official Sydney Festival website.