Recharge and reimagine your Friday Nights this winter with an after-hours ode to Pharaoh.
Experience a weekly-changing line-up of live music, with sounds from Africa, the Middle East and beyond, spanning classical, jazz, blues, funk and more.
Throughout the evening, enjoy a music playlist curated and mixed by Music in Exile guest DJs, including Shah Sharafi, Aysu and Kgomotso Sekhu.
Your ticket gives you late-night entry to Melbourne Winter Masterpieces®: Pharaoh and access to all performances. From here into the afterlife, don’t miss this season of NGV Friday Nights.
MUSIC RESIDENCY: STANI GOMA
Performance 1: 7PM
Performance 2: 8PM
Performance 3: 9PM
GREAT HALL
ABOUT STANI GOMA
Stani, the vibrant host and mastermind behind Flight 1067 to Africa on PBS-FM, pilots listeners on a mesmerising journey through the heart and soul of African music every Sunday from 3:00–5:00 pm. With an eclectic blend of rhythms and melodies from across the continent, Stani’s program is a sonic passport to the diverse soundscape of Africa.
Hailing from the Congo, Stani’s roots in Brazzaville, just a stone’s throw from the pulsating beat of Kinshasa, the epicenter of African dance music, shaped his musical DNA from an early age. Immersed in this rich musical tapestry, Stani’s passion for African rhythm was ignited, becoming an inseparable part of his identity. His profound knowledge and infectious enthusiasm have made him a cherished presence on the airwaves, earning him respect and admiration from audiences far and wide.
AUGUST 9: FEM BELLING: PROJECT MZANSI
The sounds of South Africa! Fem and her band present South African jazz and township music past and present. Soul-stirring melodies and rhythms overflowing with the spirit of resistance and resilience of the Apartheid era celebrate the rich history of urban African music and its role as a voice against oppression. The band provide a spiritual in-person concert and dancefloor experience to remind us of its enduring relevance in today’s world.
EXHIBITION
A ticket to NGV Friday Nights is your only opportunity to come face-to-face with ancient Egypt’s divine icons and invincible warriors at night. Melbourne Winter Masterpieces®: Pharaoh, traverses three thousand years of art and culture and more than 500 objects, including monumental sculpture, architecture, temples, jewellery, coffins and more. This exhibition celebrates the phenomenon of pharaoh, those all-powerful kings claiming a divine origin.
BARS & DINING
MOËT & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE BAR
Elevate your Friday night experience with Moët & Chandon, serving the distinguished Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut and Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial until late in the Great Hall.
YERING STATION WINE BAR
Make your Friday Nights experience extraordinary by visiting the Yering Station Wine Bar in the Great Hall. Choose from a menu of fine wines from the Yarra Valley, including signature wine flights featuring a selection of three, for a memorable wine-tasting experience.
GALLERY KITCHEN
Experience modern mezze plates featuring unique flavour combinations and fresh, high-quality ingredients that are perfect for sharing. Choose from a range of breads, dips and mouthwatering salads, accompanied with a range of small bites.
GREAT HALL
Satisfy your cravings with our selection of substantial dishes alongside various salads, hot dishes and delicacies.
DESSERT
Choose from a variety of irresistible desserts, perfect for a late-night treat or a quick bite in the middle of the evening.