Courtney Barnett, Party Dozen and KAIIT are joining forces for a free, all-ages concert at Melbourne’s Fed Square on Thursday, November 12th.
The Australian acts will take to the stage as part of the celebrations marking 50 years of Melbourne’s iconic independent community radio station Triple R.
Established in 1976, Triple R has spent five decades championing independent music, supporting emerging artists, and providing a platform for voices and perspectives often overlooked by commercial broadcasters.
The not-for-profit station has played a significant role in shaping Melbourne’s music and arts communities, while providing generations of aspiring broadcasters with opportunities to develop their skills.
Triple R Station Manager Dave Houchin said the anniversary was an opportunity to recognise the thousands of people who have contributed to the station’s longevity.
“It’s an incredible privilege to be able to celebrate 50 years of this underground Melbourne icon, Triple R, beside the Birrarung, right in the heart of Naarm at Fed Square,” he said. “It’s thanks to so many people that Triple R is thriving at 50 years old. I hope the many thousands of people who have contributed as Triple R volunteers and subscribers over the last half-century feel the pride that I do in the results of their efforts.”
Headlining the November 12th celebrations is Courtney Barnett, whose career has taken her from Melbourne’s independent music scene to international acclaim. The singer-songwriter released her fourth studio album, Creature of Habit, earlier this year.
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She will be joined by Sydney experimental noise-rock duo Party Dozen, comprising saxophonist Kirsty Tickle and drummer Jonathan Boulet, who recently released their fifth album, 21 Bum Salute.
Rounding out the lineup is Papua New Guinea-born neo-soul artist KAIIT, whose combination of soul, hip hop and jazz has earned her national recognition, including a 2019 ARIA Award and a 2025 APRA Award.
The concert is part of a broader anniversary celebration, with another special 50 Years of Triple R event scheduled for Fed Square later in November. Further details are expected to be announced soon.
The November 12th event begins at 6.15pm on the Fed Square main stage, and is free for all ages.
