News of this has been circulating all over the place in the past few weeks, and now the time is almost upon us – this Friday sees a massive street and urban art auction to raise funds for Traditional Healthcare.

“In the perfect space for showcasing Melbourne’s urban culture Traditional Healthcare and supporters are bringing together some of the maddest local street artists, DJ’s and MC’s to serve up a night of:
Grooves, Glitch, Dubstep, Electro, Bass, Hip-Hop, Funk, and Mind-blowing creative talent for a visual and auditory sensory overload of awesomeness!!

Headliners for the night include Melbourne’s DJ KUYA who has proven to be one ofAustraliaʼs most innovative and original DJs, supporting some of the music industries biggest names like Public Enemy and DJ Krush. To date Kuya has won 3 State DMC Titles (1998-2000) along with the Australian ITF DJ Title in 1999.

The night will include some of our street artists going head to head to create amazing one off pieces inspired by the music. Paper and markers will also be available for a huge public collaboration!
This event is about getting all our hands dirty with paint and fun to mash together music and art in a way that’s never been done before in our fine city…

All proceeds go toward the completion of our sustainable healthcare centre in Datam, India (or providing the local village with wells to save lives if the current drought situation gets any more dire!) www.th.org.au.”

Looks like a very worthy event to get to – afterwards, you should head down to Brown Alley for the opening of Online Clubber, where we’ll have some live art and performances … there’ll special entry prices for those who have attended this charity event!

Who: A whole mass of work from a mass of Australian street and urban artists, and a who heap of DJs and sounds … some include Ha Ha, Dennis Ropar, Sirum, Melissa Osborne, Sarah Beetson, Jo Simard, Drab, Kaff-eine, The Doctor, Fresh Chop, Bon Bonoir, Heesco, Baby Guerilla, Phoenix the Street Artist, Braddock, Ryan McGennisken, Sharman, Evoism, LCD, Marcus McDonald, Suki, Be Free, Precious Little, Aaron McKenzie, Calm, Ero, Fletcher Andersen, Beanz, IRK (Jak Rapmund), Kinyobi Ishi, Rachee Renee, Ana Kush, Bel Kopcheff, Lisa Mortimore, Junky Projects, Paul Sonsie
What: Bricks, Beats & Pockets funraising auction
Where: Donkey Wheelhouse Basement, 673 Bourke Street (near Spencer Street) – Melbourne, VIC
When: This Friday, 3rd June, starting at 7pm

Check out the Facebook event page and the Traditional Healthcare website for more info on the event!