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Genesis Owusu presents "Redstar Wu's Neighbourhood Jams"
The Night Cat137-141 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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Seven-time ARIA Award winner Genesis Owusu has cemented his place as one of the most exciting and boundary-pushing voices in music. Known for his genre-defying sound, striking visuals, and commanding live performances, the Ghanaian-Australian artist continues to rise as an anti-hero of the global alternative music scene.
His resolute 2021 debut, Smiling With No Teeth, was a cultural reset. A fearless exploration of identity, experimenting with funk, punk and rap. The album swept the ARIA Awards with four wins, including Album of the Year and earned acclaim from The Guardian, Rolling Stone, NME and Anthony Fantano’s Needle Drop. Its standout track, “Gold Chains” was even named along President Obama’s Favourite Music of 2021. Early 2022 saw his U.S. late-night television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
In 2023, Owusu reinterpreted his debut with a landmark, sold-out orchestral performance at the Sydney Opera House, before releasing his sophomore album STRUGGLER. The record debuted at #4 on the ARIA Album Chart, received praise from Paste, NPR, Billboard and Alternative Press, and secured three more ARIA Awards - Album of the Year, Best Independent Release and Best Hip Hop / Rap Release.
2024 marked another high point – Owusu earned two gold plaques in Australia for singles “Good Times” and “WUTD,” and headlined Vivid Sydney with immersive, sold-out shows that cemented his status as one of Australia’s most visionary live performers.
He’s shared stages with Tame Impala, Paramore, IDLES and Bloc Party and appeared at some of the world’s most iconic festivals and venues, including; Lollapalooza, Primavera Sound, Austin City Limits, Mad Cool, Boston Calling. Between US and European headline runs, Owusu has dominated the Australian festival scene playing some of the biggest stages at Splendour in the Grass, Meredith Music Festival, Field Day, Groovin The Moo, Spilt Milk, Harvest Rock, as well as national headline runs and sold-out performances at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall with Sydney Symphony.
With new music incoming, Genesis Owusu continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an artist today.
Genesis Owusu presents "Redstar Wu's Neighbourhood Jams" took place on Wednesday 24 September 2025, 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm (Melbourne time).
Genesis Owusu presents "Redstar Wu's Neighbourhood Jams" was at The Night Cat, 137-141 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia.
137-141 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Genesis Owusu is a Ghanaian-Australian artist known for blending funk, hip-hop, punk, soul, and experimental music. Born in Ghana and raised in Canberra, Australia, he began releasing music in the mid-2010s and quickly stood out for his genre-defying sound and bold artistic…
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The Night Cat was established in 1996 and focuses on Funk, Soul, Latin, Disco, Hip Hop and R&B genres. The Night Cat is not nightclub but more of a concert and show venue. The most iconic aspect of the venue is the central positioned stage, which in turn, means the crowd surrounds the stage the entire 360 degrees.
Imagine the The Night Cat, not as a band room, but rather a small and unique concert venue. This means that the crowd, music and busyness is entirely dependent on the artist playing.
Genesis Owusu presents "Redstar Wu's Neighbourhood Jams" started at 7:30 pm and finished at 11:30 pm, Melbourne time.
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