Name: Relax With Max
Start: 2025-11-01T08:00:00+11:00
Location: 11 Singers Lane, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3000

Relax With Max are a ten piece Melbourne outfit formed in 1984 by band leader Max Vella. The group presents a unique blend of funk, soul and afro-beat, along with elements of R&B and gospel.
Relax with Max have developed a strong following over their 30 years, appealing to a large and diverse fan-base. Notorious for their high-energy live performances. The band consists of a selection of high calibre musicians including an explosive rhythm section, percussion and a four piece horn section.
Relax with Max has performed to crowds exceeding 90,000 at the MCG in the mid 90s as well as lending support for international artists including Wilson Picket, Maxi Priest, The Chimes and The Commitments. More recently, the group has shared the stage with Seun Kuti's Egypt 80 band.
Several of the band's past members include Ross Hannaford (Daddy Cool), James Black (Mondo Rock/RocKwiz), Greg Ham (Men at Work), Gary Young (Daddy Cool) and Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos).
Band Members:
Max
Lakota
Madi
Martin
Dave
Andrew
Damien
Cris
Mili