Jessie Lloyd’s voice carries the warmth and resilience of her people, inviting young audiences to listen, connect and sing along.
Jessie Lloyd is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musician, cultural historian, and songkeeper who loves sharing stories from the past. She is the creative force behind the Mission Songs Project, which brings back rare and almost-forgotten songs from the Aboriginal mission era. She is also developing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Songbook—a special resource to help schools incorporate Indigenous music in their lessons.
Free lunchtime concerts happen each day at Family Fiesta in The Count’s. Treat the little ones to a free babyccino, explore the delicious menu for kids and grown-ups alike, and experience the magic of music together. You might even run into some penguins in the crowd—we hear they like to dance!
Jessie Lloyd’s concert is part of Family Fiesta’s expedition to Antarctica this year. Join the penguin parade for an action-packed festival from Wed 9 – Sat 12 July, filled with ice play, glacier music, polar camping, krill cabaret, and more! Monash University merges science and the arts, bringing some of the latest Antarctic research and discoveries to life these school holidays.
After exploring, stop by The Count’s — lunch is sorted with a menu made for hungry adventurers! The Count’s will be open from 11am-1.30pm. A coffee van will also be available from 9am-1pm.
