Hepburn Palais Presents...
The F Jays | Central Victoria’s Premier Funk Collective
Special Guests Brett Franke Trio
Hepburn Palais (Hepburn Springs, VIC)
Friday, 4 December 2026 7:00 pm
The F Jays are central Victoria’s premier funk collective! This December will see them releasing their debut album "Juicer" - an 11-track collection of original funk and soul, with a live launch show at the famed Hepburn Palais, Hepburn Springs (celebrating 100 years in December also!).
Known for their classic funk grooves and homespun originals, The F Jays bring together some of the region’s most experienced and accomplished musicians, each contributing their own musical background and passion for live funk. The band have been steadily writing and performing their original material for around a decade — a process that has finally culminated in their debut full-length record.
“Juicer” captures the band’s signature sound: horn-driven grooves, tight rhythm section interplay, and songwriting rooted in classic funk and soul traditions. The album was recorded and mixed by Sam Edmonds. Additional overdubs recorded by Brenn Bartlett. Mastered by Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering.
The F Jays will be supported by an opening set of dynamic roots music from Brett Franke Trio, who will appear as special guests at the Juicer launch!
WHEN: Friday 4th December, 2026
WHERE: Hepburn Palais, 111 Main Road Hepburn Springs, 3461
INFO: https://hepburnpalais.com.au/shows-and-tickets
TIME: Doors Open at 6:30pm. Support at 7.30pm. Show Starts at 8.30pm
Known for their classic funk grooves and homespun originals, The F Jays bring together some of the region’s most experienced and accomplished musicians, each contributing their own musical background and passion for live funk. The band have been steadily writing and performing their original material for around a decade — a process that has finally culminated in their debut full-length record.
“Juicer” captures the band’s signature sound: horn-driven grooves, tight rhythm section interplay, and songwriting rooted in classic funk and soul traditions. The album was recorded and mixed by Sam Edmonds. Additional overdubs recorded by Brenn Bartlett. Mastered by Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering.
The F Jays will be supported by an opening set of dynamic roots music from Brett Franke Trio, who will appear as special guests at the Juicer launch!
WHEN: Friday 4th December, 2026
WHERE: Hepburn Palais, 111 Main Road Hepburn Springs, 3461
INFO: https://hepburnpalais.com.au/shows-and-tickets
TIME: Doors Open at 6:30pm. Support at 7.30pm. Show Starts at 8.30pm
PLEASE NOTE:
- Hepburn Palais is a CASHLESS venue (we accept all cards and there are no card fees)
- Valid ID required at point of entry, to enable drinks to be purchased at the bar
- Hepburn Palais reserves the right to inspect bags at point of entry