Nando’s provide a platform for local musicians in its quirkily named ‘Chicken Shop Sessions’

Nando’s is a name that is not only synonymous with fine flame-grilled chicken; it’s now making a name for itself as a promoter of music artistry.

This week the brand launched its ‘Chicken Shop Sessions’, which offers artists a platform to showcase their talents – and for fans to enjoy live music.

Already the heat’s been brought to Smith Street, Fitzroy, where last Saturday, where Nina Las Vegas, MC for night, expressed her excitement about the first Nando’s Chicken Shop Session: “This is very cool. In these times, with Splendour cancelling and all the things we love not happening the way we’re used to, we’re very grateful to Nando’s for their commitment to music because we are here. Anyone that gets artists to perform, and for you to come and enjoy live music, are winners in my eyes.”

Nina Las Vegas: new raving ambassador for Nando’s.

The night was an electrifying micro-festival with guests bussed to a secret location, revealed as Nando’s Smith Street Fitzroy store. Guests got a taste of what’s to come with emerging artist, 20-year-old singer-songwriter Ishan (pictured top of story), performing tracks off his debut EP, and multi-genre singer-songwriter Chaii, whose music has already featured in advertisements, game soundtracks and television, captivated the audience with her distinctive sound.

Tom Blackburn, Nando’s Head of Brand & Marketing ANZ, said: “From Ed Sheeran to Post Malone and everyone in-between, Nando’s has a long history of supporting artists across the music industry. The Chicken Shop Sessions are all about giving emerging artists the opportunity to take centre stage in the wake of major festival cancellations and the mass closure of live music venues. It’s also about giving young people the opportunity to experience live music that they’re increasingly priced out of.”

To keep up with who’s playing when, visit www.nandos.com.au.

Lisa Andrews