Papa Fire
The Family Flame is known for high-energy 9-piece live shows around Sydney, but for this special show the duo strip back to showcase the songwriting, vocal harmonies, and raw energy at the project’s core with new Italian songs written for their upcoming release and tour alongside original Fam Flame classics.
Tunes will be played in English and Italian for all to enjoy.
The Family Flame are supporting James Donald Trio’s album release, doors at 5pm, performances to follow.
FREE ENTRY. The Family Flame, six pieces of funk, soul, blues, reggae and hiphop on a Sunday afternoon at The Cauliflower Hotel, Waterloo.
Come through with your friends and fam. Kid friendly, dancefloor moves will be rewarded with giveaways of Mama Smoke Chilli Crisp.
Along with the delicious food and bevvies, we’ll have crafty activities – badgemaking for big and little kiddos. We’ll have some surprise musical guests and guaranteed good times or your ticket price happily refunded!
FREE ENTRY!
The Family Flame bring their unique blend of funk, soul, reggae and hip-hop to The Cauliflower Hotel – 123 Botany Rd, Waterloo NSW 2017 – Sun 22 Feb, from 5-7pm
Come through for a family-friendly afternoon of groove, with special musical guests, badge-making activities for kiddos (and big kids) and a special Mama Smoke sauce giveaway.
The Family Flame are:
Papa Fire – Vocals, Guitar
CC – Vocals
Gaz Luke – Bass
Maurice Henler – Drums
Iyanoosh Reporter – Keys, Guitar
Michael Phung – Saxophone
Here’s some photos of my studio, Skyloom, where I produce my own tunes as Papa Fire and for The Family Flame, as well as for other artists like Mia Burlinson, Ali Skiba, Aimee Claire, Valley Girl Babble and Junkyard Beats.
I’ll go more in depth the gear in the studio, and how I’ve built it to be both inspiring and utilitarian in future posts.
Supporting Sophie Raymond and The Perennials
7pm – Doors/LazybonesBar & Restaurant
8.30pm – The Family Flame
9.30pm – Sophie Raymond & The Perennials
The Family Flame in full effect will be taking the stage at Lazybones supporting Sophie Raymond & The Perennials.
A diverse 9-piece soul collective dedicated to funk, soul, hip-hop and musical surprises, The Family Flame are:
Papa Fire (guitar, vox)
Garry Luke (bass)
Maurice Henler (drums)
CC (vox)
Iyanoosh Reporter (keys, guitar)
Anorah Marina (vox)
Zeadala (vox)
Michael Phung (sax)
Luke Wilson-Tancock (trumpet)
Following The Family Flame there’ll be two sets from Sophie Raymond and The Perennials. Grab your tickets for what’s sure to be a glorious evening of music.
7pm Monday 25 August 2025
Lazy Thinking
380 New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill
Dusty D (Duncan Ford) is getting ready to release new music and thought it’s about time to show off some new tunes at a gig. Duncan Ford’s guitar abilities are well known, having played with Svelt and Midnight Tea Party and the players in the Dusty D band are equally killer.
Along for the ride are The Family Flame, the funk/soul collective playing in acoustic mode and soulful solo artist Rem, showcasing her phenomenal voice and freestyle abilities.
Our venue Lazy Thinking is a registed not-for-profit and the space and the staff are dedicated to keeping live music alive in Sydney, as well as serving up delicious burgers and bevvies. Lazy Thinking has a strictly limited capacity so grab your tickets to avoid disappointment.
6.30pm, Church St Studios, 62-68 Church St, Camperdown
3 live acts, delicious pizza gifted by Mama Smoke, an open mic and jam where all are welcome. This show is BYO.
Our venue is the delightful Church St Studios, 62-68 Church St, Camperdown.
Performances by:
Mia Burlinson
With a glorious voice and powerful songs, Mia’s talent is profound, and her ascent to larger stages and tours is inevitable, so come and see her in an intimate setting celebrating her first album, because her next album launch is likely to be in arenas.
The Family Flame (Acoustic)
A soul, funk & hip-hop collective with eight phenomenal humans contributing to a whirlwind of music, playing stripped back versions of their tunes acoustically.
Jamability
Nathan Starchild, Alicia Dudek and Jake Bennett don’t just *believe* everyone has the ability to make music and jam – their joyful, inclusive performances *prove it*.
PIZZA BY MAMA SMOKE
Delicious piping hot pizza by Mama Smoke is included for all punters as a gift, plus Mama’s Chilli Crisp is available for those who like it spicy! 
Before the bands, we’ll have open mic time hosted by Papa Fire (get in touch to book a spot!) and after the acts, there’ll be an open jam, with all musos or vocalists welcome to jump in.
ADDRESS AND INFO
Church St Studios is a 15min walk from Newtown Station, and a 6min walk from the bus stop on Parramatta Rd & Missenden Rd.
Tickets and space is limited, grab a ticket to get the address and avoid disappointment if we’re full (these shows often sell out).
Limited discounted EARLY BIRD TICKETS are available, and please reach out if you cannot afford a ticket – we do our best to balance making these nights sustainable for our venue, artists and crew while ensuring money is not a barrier to sharing love, music and community
The Family Flame, Sydney’s funkiest underground 8-piece supergroup are sparking a bonfire with their debut single, “Stranger”.
This launch features 4 live acts, delicious pizza gifted by Mama Smoke, an open mic and jam where all are welcome.
Refreshments will be provided and also you’re welcome to BYO.
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Our venue is a delightful North Bondi backyard – the address will be sent to ticketholders. See info below!
Performances by:
🔥 The Family Flame – ft. their debut single “Stranger” 🔥
A soul, funk & hip-hop collective with eight phenomenal humans contributing to a whirlwind of music.
Full moons, human mortality and chance encounters brought The Family Flame together, and their first proper release is a celebration of their origin story and potent creativity, in the medium of drums, bass, keys, guitar, saxophone and vocal harmonies.
🔥 Shard 🔥
Shard has a voice like a weapon and writes songs with enough power to level cities.
🔥 Simon. 🔥
A craftsman and innovator with music and voice, Simon. is an accomplished songwriter who’s toured the world with many musical projects.
🔥 Alma To Soul 🔥
Jam aficionadoos Andre and Kristine bring the rhythm and soul of Brazil to the people with their infectious love of music.
🍕 PIZZA BY MAMA SMOKE 🍕
Delicious piping hot pizza by Mama Smoke is included for all punters as a gift, plus Mama’s Chilli Crisp is available for those who like it spicy! 🌶
Hosted by the hostess with the mostess Thalia Joan and with visuals by our resident stargazer Nathan Starchild, the vibrant funk and soul that has made the community around the The Family Flame grow will be on full display at Cosmodigm warehouse.
This will be a show not to be missed.
Before our first act, we’ll have some OPEN MIC time, so reach out if you’d like to share a song, a poem, a story – 5 mins max so we can share the time fairly. Please reach out in advance or be there early to sign up!
After The Family Flame set will will have a FAM JAM, again if you’d like to get involved as a vocalist or muso reach out or just play it by ear.
Limited discounted EARLY BIRD TICKETS are available, and please reach out if you cannot afford a ticket – we do our best to balance making these nights sustainable for our venue, artists and crew while ensuring money is not a barrier to sharing love, music and community.
📍 ADDRESS AND INFO 📍
Ticketholders will get address 48hrs before the show.
This North Bondi backyard venue is accessible from the 380, 387, 386 and 379 bus lines from Bondi Junction Station.
Tickets and space is limited, grab a ticket to get the address and avoid disappointment if we’re full (these shows often sell out).
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognize continuing connection to country and culture.
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Listen to “Stranger” on bandcamp now!
3 live bands, delicious pizza gifted by Mama Smoke, an open mic and jam where all are welcome. This show is BYO.
Our venue is the cosy bohemian paradise of Cosmodigm – the address will be sent to ticketholders. See info below!
Performances by:
Black Bird Hum
Virtuosos of reggae, roots and dub, Black Bird Hum have grooved crowds all over the country and internationally.
Sunstalkers
Hailing from Woodstock, NY, a bluesy, folksy, strummy, singer-songwriter with unique lyrics and voice backed by a four piece band.
The Family Flame
A soul, funk & hip-hop collective with seven phenomenal humans contributing to a whirlwind of music.
Before the bands, we’ll have open mic time hosted by Papa Fire (get in touch if you want to book a spot!) and after the acts, there’ll be an open jam, with all musos or vocalists welcome to jump in.
ADDRESS AND INFO
Ticketholders will get address 24hrs before the show –
Cosmodigm is 10mins walk from St Peters / Erskineville Stations.
Tickets and space is limited, grab a ticket to get the address and avoid disappointment if we’re full (these shows often sell out).
Limited discounted EARLY BIRD TICKETS are available, and please reach out if you cannot afford a ticket – we do our best to balance making these nights sustainable for our venue, artists and crew while ensuring money is not a barrier to sharing love, music and community
I’ll be performing roving music as well as running the open mic & jam space at LOVEFEST Northern Beaches on Saturday 11 May at Label in Brookvale.
Check out all the info on one of the loveliest events going round at the link.
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