‘Social Sanctuary’ GRID Series Pals with Franjapan, Jag + ELAURA
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31 March 2025 starting 8:00 am
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FREE ENTRY | $20 CHICKEN & EGGPLANT PARMAS | $10 PINTS OF MOUNTAIN GOATKick those Monday blues to the curb at Social Sanctuary – your weekly night of free live music at NSC. We've lined up a stellar roster of your fave local artists and some exciting new talents breezing through town!
This week at Social Sanctuary is teaming up with GRID Series: an artist development program supporting outer suburban & regional emerging creatives around Australia, to present GRID Series Pals with Franjapan, Jag and ELAURA.Electrifying on stage and encapsulating on the record, Franjapan have become a must-see staple in the Naarm/Melbourne live music scene. Taking inspiration from acts like Sam Fender, The Strokes, and Rolling Blackouts, the band blends bright guitars with unshakeable melodies as refreshing as they are relatable. Like indie-pop-rockers of old, bandmates Spencer, Oliver, Dennis, Oscar and Rhys come together to create a classic sound, complete with a signature warmth that's sure to have you feeling summer no matter the temperature. Together, the five-piece craft a sound that’s distinctly their own, a fusion of energy and charm best described as pure Franjapan.Jag is a raw, genre-bending musician from Melbourne. Incorporating elements of non-naturalistic theatre and poetry, she engages with audiences in a fearless and eager manner. The Artist In Question, her current outsider-soul project, is influenced by the oddities of Frank Zappa, Solange, and Arthur Brown. Using the piano, her voice and her alter-ego SSFN37<3 (Soul Sister 37), she revolutionises the standards of musical value to radicalise and defy society’s understanding of tradition. With an upcoming album featuring a 10-piece band due for release in 2025, Jag is showing audiences that she is an artist to look out for.Chilean-blooded and Australian-born ELAURA is a Neo-Soul and R&B artist blending catchy melodies, spoken word, and her mother tongue, Spanish, to create a sound that is both intimate and powerful. Growing up in the forested valleys of the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, her music is deeply rooted in storytelling, honoring the voices of those who came before her. With over 40,000 Spotify streams, ELAURA’s artistry has captured industry attention, leading to a showcase with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 2023. Her sound is often compared to Solange, Jorja Smith and Cleo Sol, fusing ethereal production with soulful vocals and deeply personal lyricism. A true force on stage, ELAURA’s live performances are immersive, transformative, and not to be missed. Her debut EP set for release this year, is a fearless exploration of self-worth, resilience, and empowerment.
Social Sanctuary is proud to be sponsored by Mountain Goat.Our show is being held on the lands of the Wurundjeri People and we wish to acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners of this land we are gathered on. We also pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and Aboriginal Elders of other communities that may join us for our show.
THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+
Northcote Social Club strives to create a safe space that everyone can enjoy.Crowd surfing & dangerous behaviour will result in removal from the venue.Full conditions of entry | Accessibility Info
Special Guests:
FREE ENTRY | $20 PARMAS | $10 PINTS
This week at Social Sanctuary is teaming up with GRID Series: an artist development program supporting outer suburban & regional emerging creatives around Australia, to present GRID Series Pals with Franjapan, Jag and ELAURA.Electrifying on stage and encapsulating on the record, Franjapan have become a must-see staple in the Naarm/Melbourne live music scene. Taking inspiration from acts like Sam Fender, The Strokes, and Rolling Blackouts, the band blends bright guitars with unshakeable melodies as refreshing as they are relatable. Like indie-pop-rockers of old, bandmates Spencer, Oliver, Dennis, Oscar and Rhys come together to create a classic sound, complete with a signature warmth that's sure to have you feeling summer no matter the temperature. Together, the five-piece craft a sound that’s distinctly their own, a fusion of energy and charm best described as pure Franjapan.Jag is a raw, genre-bending musician from Melbourne. Incorporating elements of non-naturalistic theatre and poetry, she engages with audiences in a fearless and eager manner. The Artist In Question, her current outsider-soul project, is influenced by the oddities of Frank Zappa, Solange, and Arthur Brown. Using the piano, her voice and her alter-ego SSFN37<3 (Soul Sister 37), she revolutionises the standards of musical value to radicalise and defy society’s understanding of tradition. With an upcoming album featuring a 10-piece band due for release in 2025, Jag is showing audiences that she is an artist to look out for.Chilean-blooded and Australian-born ELAURA is a Neo-Soul and R&B artist blending catchy melodies, spoken word, and her mother tongue, Spanish, to create a sound that is both intimate and powerful. Growing up in the forested valleys of the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, her music is deeply rooted in storytelling, honoring the voices of those who came before her. With over 40,000 Spotify streams, ELAURA’s artistry has captured industry attention, leading to a showcase with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 2023. Her sound is often compared to Solange, Jorja Smith and Cleo Sol, fusing ethereal production with soulful vocals and deeply personal lyricism. A true force on stage, ELAURA’s live performances are immersive, transformative, and not to be missed. Her debut EP set for release this year, is a fearless exploration of self-worth, resilience, and empowerment.
Social Sanctuary is proud to be sponsored by Mountain Goat.Our show is being held on the lands of the Wurundjeri People and we wish to acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners of this land we are gathered on. We also pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and Aboriginal Elders of other communities that may join us for our show.
THIS SHOW IS STRICTLY 18+
Northcote Social Club strives to create a safe space that everyone can enjoy.Crowd surfing & dangerous behaviour will result in removal from the venue.Full conditions of entry | Accessibility Info
Special Guests:
FREE ENTRY | $20 PARMAS | $10 PINTS
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