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“Hit the floor in your full majesty” </blockquote>

<pre><code> — Desire Marea 
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Desire Marea’s music is eclectic and avant-garde, but never cold or restless. The KwaZulu-Natal born artist is a founding member of the beloved Joburg collective FAKA. Since going solo Marea’s created a truly singular, ceremonial sound that draws from the music of the Nguni and Ndau people. His voice can move from a soaring falsetto to a deep-chested growl. Songs of truth, sexuality, seduction and connection to nature are drenched in modulation and hovering strings. They&#39;re often lifted by swells of horns, or driven by hard bop jazz. It&#39;s all delivered through Desire’s kaleidoscopic, spiritual lens. He&#39;s coming to RISING with a six-piece band, a new record and a new single called ‘Be Free’ to share. It’s tender, adventurous, triumphant music for the body and soul. 
Debby Friday is in support. She&#39;s an artist who started out building an uncompromisingly fierce whirlwind of dexterous rapping, drill, tech-step and punk. It was club music from the Nigerian diaspora that rattled against her survival chainmail. More recently, with her breakout single, ‘So Hard to Tell’—from her forthcoming Sub Pop/Arts &amp; Crafts debut, GOOD LUCK—she let in more vulnerable vocals set against graceful R&amp;B production. Then she swerved back with the rapid-fire acid-housey follow-up ‘I Got It’ — which she’s described as a “get-in-the-Uber-bitch ode to nightlife, purgatory and club rats everywhere”. 
Ayebatonye is in support, a Melbourne/Narrm-based DJ, artist and curator who’s a fierce advocate for better arts access in communities of colour. Her sets mix afro rhythmns with deep percussive beats, classic house, techno, jersey club and whatever global electronic sounds are sinking in. A true sharer of knowledge, who gets dancefloors working as hard as she does.

Desire Marea stands in a field with hills in the background. They are flanked by two people on each side. All are looking into the camera lens and are only wearing underpants. Desire holds onto a large snake, draped around their shoulders.

Desire Marea — DesireMerea_Photographer_Supporting_2

Debby Friday stands against a dark landscape at night. She is wearing a reflective bikini and jacket and knee high boots. 

Debby Friday Supporting 2

<ul>
<li>AGE RESTRICTIONS | Max Watts is a licensed venue. Children under the age of 18 will not be permitted, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.</li>
<li>TRANSACTION FEE | All bookings incur a $4 transaction fee.</li>
</ul>

Desire Marea


## [WATCH THE VENUE ACCESS VIDEO](https://youtu.be/411NqBgCer4)

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

There is an on street accessible parking bay at the corner of Swanston Street on Little Collins Street. Other accessible parking options can be found at Greenco Parking Pty Ltd, Council House, 200 Little Collins St; QV and Federation Square.

ACCESSIBLE DROP OFF

Accessible parking bay and loading zone on Little Collins Street near corner of Swanston Street.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Nearest accessible train station: Melbourne Central Station, services all metro lines.

Nearest accessible tram stop: 130m from Swanston Street / Bourke Street—Tram 86 and 96—Stop 6; Melbourne Town Hall / Collins Street—Tram 109, 11, 12, 48—Stop 6

DISTANCE COVERED BY PARTICIPANT

Under 200m.

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE

Please approach Max Watt's security guards on the door to access the lift. There is lift access to band room, but not the mezzanine bar.

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS

Accessible bathrooms are located near the side of stage area, which is available for wheelchair users to view the performance. Ramps can be provided to access side of stage. Staff are in attendance to assist.

Desire Marea

DEBBY FRIDAY and Ayebatonye