FRESHLY SQUEEZED LIVE

Freshly Squeezed LIVE is BACK at Wax for its second juicy segment, with a lineup curated to showcase Naarm’s NEXT GEN packed full of soul, from two of the Freshest up & coming talents in the Nu-Jazz scene.

Hosted at the iconic @waxmusiclounge, on Thursday 3rd Dec, Next Gen Jazz brings raw and intimate sets from KEETS @keets.duz.music & KEIRA J & THE MICE @keirajmusic, bringing the zest from the offset, with live interviews with the artists conducted on stage straight after the performance, from FS host TOM ECLECT @tomeclect

Soundtracking the evening is FS favourite ESAI @esaiodonnell, holding down the interstitials & ensuring the energy is just right on the night.

Keets (Nikita Kranz) is a Melbourne/Naarm based neo-soul singer-songwriter whose music weaves rich melodies with poetic, metaphor-laced lyrics to craft vivid sonic storytelling. With a voice that captivates and lyrics that linger, Keets invites listeners to a world of emotion and groove. Backed by her dynamic band, she brings her songs to life with a vibrant, soulful energy; delivering a sound that’s both deeply personal and irresistibly funky.

Keira J & the Mice are a jazz folk pop band scuttling around the Naarm scene, delivering heartfelt harmonies, and lovingly crafted, human songs. At a Mice show you’re sure to experience a luscious blend of genres spanning folk, jazz, and singer-songwriter elements, plus a splash of funk and dancey grooves. Marrying intricately thought out arrangements with playful improvisation, they concoct a uniquely captivating and immersive experience to be remembered.

Esai is a DJ and vinyl collector originally from New Zealand, working at Wax Museum Records. Raised in a household immersed in music, his journey began through his father, a DJ, record shop owner and a dedicated collector for records, shaping his own deep connection to music. Esai moves across genres and eras, blending through nu-jazz, electronic, reggae, world, and soul.

Tickets available via RA & we expect a sell-out again, so don’t sleep on the next gen!

Keep it Fresh x

Minimum age: 18+