Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the Italian Festa & Expo 2025 — Melbourne’s ultimate celebration of Italian culture, flavours, and style!
Spaghetti Jive is Australia’s sauciest Italo-Rockabilly band, celebrating the best of Italian and English crossover hits from the 1950s and ’60s. Fronted by la deliziosa Courtney Severini (mezza Romana, mezza pazza!) this dynamic swing band dishes up un piatto di gioia — a joyful tribute to Roman roots and the music that defined a generation. Re-creating the golden era of rock n roll, Spaghetti Jive delivers high-energy nostalgia, served with EXTRA parmigiano!
“Rock n Roll & Swing with the Dolmio Grin”
Courtney Severini - Piano/Accordion/Vocals (Sydney) Umberto De Bellis - Guitar/Mandolin (Sydney) Gino Saracino - Drums (Melbourne) Roberto Severini - Double Bass/Vocals (Special Guest) Pete Mitchell - Saxophone (Melbourne)
“Gianni Turcio and Friends” will be playing a selection of songs for the aficionados of the “Ballo Liscio”, the traditional Italian ballroom dancing, including the Tango, Waltz, Mazurka, Polka and Fox- trot.
Traditional Italian Ballroom dancing music - Raul Casadei style.
Gianni Turcio - piano Roberto Severini - Double Bass/Vocals Tommy Pisano - Drums Alessia Licitra - Voice
Melbourne’s own Italian swing sensation! Lorenzo and his Spaghettis serve up a tasty mix of classic Italian grooves with a rhythm your nonna would approve! Guaranteed to get you dancing al dente. Buon appetito!
Swing-infused Italian canzone with a cinematic, playful edge but ...with a poetic twist!
A tribute to the legendary “Queen of Italian folk,” whose voice gave life to the songs of the people. With voices, guitar, tamburello, cajón, mandolin, accordion, and more, this ensemble revives Rosa’s timeless repertoire - from love and labor to land, migration, tragedy, and passion - with fresh energy, deep harmonies, and irresistible rhythm
ELVIRA ANDREOLI - VOCE E CHITARRA ROSA VOTO - VOCE E Tamburello FELICE PAONE - VOCE, CAJON E PERCUSSIONE TONY VILLELLA - MANDOLINO, ORGANETTO, FISARMONICA, CHITARRA.
Canzoni di Casa is a heartfelt celebration of Italy’s rich musical heritage, blending traditional folk rhythms, classic pop hits and disco anthems with fresh arrangements and heartfelt storytelling.
Italian classics from the folk tradition and pop from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s (Ricchi e Povery, Celentano.. ecc)
Celebrate la dolce vita in swinging style as the Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra teams up with powerhouse vocalist Angela Librandi at this year’s Italian Fiesta! Featuring sizzling big band arrangements and classic Italian favourites reimagined through the lens of jazz, and soul, this high-energy performance showcases Angela’s rich Italian heritage and dynamic stage presence.
An Australian music institution, uniting Melbourne’s finest musicians in world-class jazz, big band, and cross-genre performances since the 1980s at the Melbourne Italian Festa 2025 with powerhouse vocalist Angela Librandi
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