Vanessa Estrada

Melbourne, VIC — Join us on Friday, July 11 at Shotkickers for a vibrant night of Latin folk, cumbia, and funk as **Vanessa Estrada** launches her highly anticipated debut EP, with support from **Headphones Jones** **Vanessa Estrada and full band:** Emerging from the cultural heartbeat of Santiago, Chile, Vanessa now calls Melbourne home, where she’s become a dynamic presence in the local music scene. An educator, composer, percussionist, and singer, her music weaves the soul of Chilean folk with contemporary indie textures — drawing inspiration from legends like Violeta Parra while delivering fresh, heartfelt songs rooted in nature, healing, and human connection. This night, Vanessa promises to share her most personal work to date — a deeply honest and intimate debut EP that marks a new chapter in her artistic journey. **Headphones Jones:** Pack your suitcase for adventure! Funk explorers Headphones Jones serve up tasty grooves with a blend of Funk, Nigerian Afrobeat and Afro-Latin styles. With a reputation for high energy performances featuring both vocal and instrumental tunes, the nine-piece dance band invite you on a journey to move your feet and your heart. Watch out for colourful antics, big horns and driving rhythms. Dress loud, dance hard. After captivating audiences and becoming a crowd favourite at the 2025 National Folk Festival, Both, Vanessa and The Headphones Jones return to Melbourne The night unfolds in three vibrant acts: 🎤 ACT 1: Vanessa Estrada (Intimate EP Showcase)  Vanessa opens the evening with an acoustic, storytelling-driven performance of her debut EP — an emotionally rich and lyrically honest collection of Latin indie folk-pop that reflects her journey across cultures and musical traditions. 💃 ACT 2:Headphones Jones: Dance along with this high energy outfit of Funk, Nigerian Afrobeat and Afro-Latin styles 🔥 ACT 3: Vanessa Estrada Full Band + Special Guests  To close the night, Vanessa returns with her powerful 6-piece band, as seen at the National Folk Festival, joined by surprise guests. This high-energy finale will blend cumbia, Andean melodies, and urban Latin grooves into an explosive, soul-stirring celebration. Whether you're coming for the dancefloor or the depth, this is a night of music not to be missed — one that bridges cultures and genres with joy, rhythm, and fierce heart.