Free at Fed Square
We're throwing an enormous FREE block-style party with Fed Square to open the festival.
We’ve teamed up with Fed Square to open Asia TOPA with a spectacular lineup of free events. From immersive live music to a family friendly celebration of Australian-Indonesian food and culture — bring your besties, and spend the weekend on island time.
Fed Square x Asia TOPA Live: A Night of Immersive Music
Start your weekend with Fed Square x Asia TOPA Live, a free, all-ages concert bursting with global sounds and local energy. Opening the night, Japanese-born, Melbourne-based Shio sets the scene with ambient textures and electric rhythms to ease you into the evening.
As the sun dips, Tokyo’s experimental pop band Tam Tam will take over, fusing jazz, soul and psych pop into an electrifying sonic mix. Expect unexpected and eclectic.
And there’s still more to come — an exciting headliner will be announced in early 2025, so stay tuned!
NongKrong – Sarapan: A Celebration of Indonesian Culture
On Sunday, Fed Square transforms into a celebration of Indonesian heritage with NongKrong – Sarapan, exploring the theme “Roots and Routes” and the intersections between ancestral traditions and contemporary Indonesian-Australian identities.
Kick off the morning with an Indonesian breakfast rave, where art, food, and culture come alive in one vibrant space. Stay a little longer to enjoy open-air performances, captivating cultural displays and bustling food stalls.
It’s a feast for the senses — a day of connection, exploration and celebration.
Make it a Weekend to Remember
Bring your friends, family and curiosity to Fed Square for a weekend bursting with music, food and cultural connection. Dance to music under the stars on Friday night, and dive into the
Whether you’re dancing to live music under the stars on Friday night, or diving into the sights, sounds and tastes of Indonesia on Sunday, there’s something to enjoy — and it’s all free.
We can’t wait to share the magic of Asia TOPA with you.