ALWAYS LIVE and Niche Productions presents
ALWAYS LIVE AT The Toff with Kaiit : Introducing Lil Mama
with KAIIT Victorian Exclusive Album Preview and special guests That Kid Maz and Harry Swift
The Toff in Town, CBD
Woiwurrung Country
Ticket Information
Sun 01 Dec
Step right up, ladies, men & gentlethems! Swing on down to The Toff for a night like no other presented by ALWAYS LIVE. We're pulling back the velvet curtain to unveil the star of the hour — **Kaiit : as Lil Mama**, the songbird sensation who's sure to steal your heart and set your toes a-tappin' in this project showcase, sit down experience.
Premiering her new project, Kaiit will be playing two intimate shows that day, a matinee and an evening performance that’s sure to be an experience!
The air will be thick with the sweet sounds of Jazz, the clink of glasses, and the snap of suspenders as the evening rolls on in true 1920s speakeasy fashion.
But that ain't all, folks. Joining the bill is the smooth That Kid Maz, ready to swoon you with his rhymes. And the ever-dapper Harry Swift will keep things lively, dancing away with his shiny tap shoes.
Dress to impress—pearls, fedoras, excessive rouge and all the dandy flare you’ve got tucked away. We encourage you to dress up, step in and be a part of the world!
My gosh don’t forget to come hungry, we've got food that'll make your mouth water. And popcorn, darlings — **Free popped popcorn ‘til it runs out**!
So! Bring a special date and your appetites for a night to remember, as this event is part of ALWAYS LIVE, a 17-day state-wide celebration of contemporary live music supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria.
Seating is unallocated and first come, first seated.
Artists
Papua New Guinea born, now Naarm/Melbourne based, Kaiit (pronounced Ky-yeet) burst onto the scene in 2017 with her debut single “Natural Woman”. Creating waves online and commanding the attention of soul and hip hop
tastemakers, the subsequent release of her debut EP Live From Her Room (and, in particular, the smoother-than-smooth love ballad “OG Luv Kush Pt 2”) fuelled her first sold out national tour and established her as a must-see act at Bigsound 2018.
Kaiit has gone on to build a truly global community of fans, amassing over 30 million streams and 90,000 followers on Spotify alone. She achieved a career highlight when she took home Best Soul/R&B Release at the 2019 ARIA Awards for the sun-speckled bop “Miss Shiney”. On the live front, Kaiit has sold out multiple national tours, performed at Splendour in the Grass and Laneway Festival, and supported a number of international heavyweights, including SZA and The Internet. Her passion for jazz and soul is evident in her music, and was confirmed by neo-soul queens Jill Scott and Erykah Badu who personally claimed her as their ‘musical love child from down under’. Kaiit draws musical inspiration from her idols Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill, as well as contemporary peers Noname and SZA.
Kaiit is an artist in every sense of the word, with a creative vision sustained by a deep spiritual connection with her ancestors. Her music is timeless, with its shimmery feel-good vibes and nostalgic production. The contrast between Kaiit’s old soul voice and fierce, contemporary rhymes set her apart, painting a vibrant picture of gratitude and community, amidst honest and relatable story-telling relevant to her generation. Kaiit’s infectiously positive demeanour shines through in everything she creates; everything about her aesthetic is bold, beautiful and awake with colour and experimentation. Hers is a compelling and joyful world in which everyone is encouraged to be themselves and speak their truth.
Kaiit
In just a few short years, Eritrean-Australian rapper ThatKidMaz has become one of Melbourne’s leading Hip-Hop acts. With his tasteful flows and stirring lyricism, ThatKidMaz has kept the attention of many through a collection of exciting single releases, an incredible Ep and collaborative features. ThatKidMaz looks to continually elevate his audience through offering an honest and raw reflection of the inward challenges he’s faced.
That Kid Maz
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