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Ngaiire, Blackchords And More Join Australasian World Music Expo

Staff Writer

The event gets even bigger

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More acts have been added to the line-up for the Australasian World Music Expo, with neo soul/pop songstress Ngaiire, alternative rock outfit Blackchords and afrobeat ensemble The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra joining the fold.

Here's the full list of additions on what is the event's third artist announcement:

Ngaiire, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, Mama Kin, Blackchords, Warren H. Williams, Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, The Shaolin Afronauts, Manran, Quarry Mountain Dead Rats, Kooii, The Deans

The event is shaping up to be pretty darn huge, with Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Barefoot Diva's, Jeff Lang and Damien Dempsey among the names already confirmed for the program. Over the coming weeks, the list of keynote and industry panel speakers will also be revealed.

Relive the first previous announcements below:

First line-up announce
Second line-up announce

Early bird passes for the four day event are only available until this Monday 30 September so if you fancy nabbing your tickets for the entire event now, do it! Head to the AWME website for more details.

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The event will take place from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 November at The HiFi, The Toff In Town, Ding Dong Lounge and Arts Centre in Melbourne.