Nocturnal Channels Harlem For MEL&NYC Edition

The August edition of Melbourne Museum’s beloved Nocturnal (the adults-only after dark party at the Museum) series is here.
Invoking the incomparable thrill of New York City next month, Nocturnal is broadening musical and cultural horizons as it transforms into Harlem for an evening through live entertainment such as spoken-word performances, dance and projections as well as Southern food and live music performances.
Leading the night is jazz, RnB, soul and reggae outfit Rakiem Walker Project who are flying in from Harlem especially for the event.
They’ll be joined by 1/6, ‘Round Midnights and MzRizk for a jam-packed evening full of genre-diverse music.
With all corners of the Museum brought to life, The Cook Island Drummers will broadcast their fiery Pacific-inspired urban sounds from the Te Vainui O Pasifikia gallery. The Kalaya and Birrarung Galleries will host the powerful sounds of popular Yorta Yorta beat maker DRMNGNOW. The Melbourne Story gallery will be filled with the alluring sounds of Tatafu.
As always, there will be insight into the weird and wonderful world in which we live via a series of expert talks. Museums Victoria experts will touch of themes of transformation, community, identity and gentrification, highlighting synchronicity between the two cities. The ever-popular Wild Gallery will host an hour of spoken word power courtesy of Hawiine, Lay the Mystic and Idil Ali.
Extending across the city from June to October 2018, MEL&NYC exchanges the ideas and stories of two cities that inspire creativity and innovation through theater, dance, live music, talks, performance, dining and community-led events.
Nocturnal is happening on Friday August 3 from 6pm. Tickets and info here.