PBS 106.7FM’s number one kid-friendly music event Rock-A-Bye Baby is part of the City of Boroondara's Children's Week this October.
Taking place at the Hawthorn Arts Centre (360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC) from 11am to midday on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. This edition of Rock-A-Bye Baby will feature a live performance from looping sister duo Charlie Needs Braces, inspired by landscapes and learning about their family.
Rock-A-Bye Baby Ticket info
Kids and PBS members: $5
Future PBS members: $10
Infants under 12 months and concession card holders: FREE
All adults and children require a ticket for entry.
Coffee, babycinos, tea, hot chocolates and snacks will be available for purchase at the venue.
Tickets available from Humanitix
About Charlie Needs Braces
Charlie Needs Braces is the live looping project of GuriNgai sisters Charlie and Miri, blending energetic soundscapes with language and storytelling. Since winning the 2022 Upstart Awards and 2023 Archie Roach Award, they have performed nationwide, including festivals like Woodford, Port Fairy and St Kilda, and recently supported The Teskey Brothers on tour.
Their debut album Saltwater People featured the standout single ‘Daryung’, earning praise from triple j, ABC and RAGE. Their latest release, NYAA WA ("take care" in GuriNgai language), continues their mission to celebrate and protect culture, Country and sacred sites, with music videos landing in RAGE’s Top 50 and coverage across Spotify, Apple and Women in Pop. Charlie is also known for work with Casey Donovan, The Teskey Brothers and Tek Tek Ensemble.
What is Rock-A-Bye Baby?
It’s a no-frills daytime concert designed for both adults and kids alike and is PBS’ way of connecting the youngest music lovers to the bands and artists that make up our city's diverse and ever-expanding music community. We welcome noise, encourage crawling, and expect dancing.
About Boroondara’s Children Week:
Boroondara Children's Week is the local celebration of National Children's Week, held in the inner east council area including Kew, Hawthorn, Balwyn and Camberwell. Families can pick up free activity passports from Boroondara libraries and the Hawthorn Arts Centre to learn more about what's on. Boroondara Children's Week runs from October 19 to 27, 2025
Hawthorn Arts Centre is wheelchair accessible. For more info visit
https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/boroondara-arts/visit-us/hawthorn-arts-centre#toc-venue-accessibility
Ticket holders will be emailed more information.
PBS acknowledges that this event is taking place on stolen land, where sovereignty was never ceded and a treaty has not been made. We pay our respects to the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and their Elders past and present.
Charlie Needs Braces image by Makiko Ryujin
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