Presented by Stani Goma & New Flower as part of Darebin FUSE Festival

EYOHA | ኢዮሃ – Ethiopian New Year Celebration

Friday 11 September
Doors open 6pm
Tickets $15. Buy tickets here

JOLTED Arts Space
342 High Street Northcote

Presented by Stani Goma (PBS FM) and New Flower with programming by Henoke Nega (Mirage Records), EYOHA | ኢዮሃ is a community gathering in celebration of Ethiopian New Year at JOLTED Arts Space in Northcote. This special event seeks to explore the intersection of two worlds: the deeprooted musical traditions of Ethiopia and the innovative contemporary expressions being forged by the diaspora here in Melbourne.

The evening will be delivered through the immersive, vintage high fidelity New Flower sound system, with Ethiopian street food available from Kororima.

Performances on the night will highlight the depth and breadth of the culture, with DJs Rosa Solomon and Heni, with a live line-up featuring hip-hop from Nabio, contemporary RnB from Layesh, and traditional Ethiopian Azmari music by 2PAC.

Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year, translates to the ‘gift of jewels.’ Traditionally celebrated for centuries on 11 September, it is a vibrant time of renewal and rebirth, honouring family, community, and rich cultural traditions—all beautifully symbolized by the bright yellow blossoms that carpet the landscape of Ethiopia just in time for the festivities.

Suitable for ages 18+. Bookings essential.

This event is supported by the City of Darebin as part of Darebin FUSE Festival’s FUSE Funded program.

Image: New Flower sound system, photography by Nabil Asakly

Darebin Arts and Darebin FUSE Festival acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners, custodians and cultural leaders of this land. We pay respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge the continuing connection to Land, Water and Culture of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.