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SHINE HOPE AT LIGHT THE NIGHT NEWCASTLE

Hundreds will hold a lantern this spring to share their unwavering hope to cure blood cancer at lightLight the Night, an uplifting event taking place at Newcastle Foreshore Park, Wednesday 17 September, from 5:30pm.

Lanterns of hope will shine during the twilight walk to help the Leukaemia Foundation raise $1.25 million to invest in blood cancer research. Each colour lantern has a meaning; gold for remembrance, white for someone fighting blood cancer and blue to show support.

Sign up now to guarantee your free lantern and help to fundraise by visiting www.lightthenight.org.au or call 1800 500 088.

ONLY 25 DAYS UNTIL THE 16th ANNUAL DENI UTE MUSTER!!

With less than 4 weeks to go until every man, woman and their utes descend on Deniliquin for the 2014 instalment of the Deni Ute Muster, things are ramping up here at HQ and we are happy to announce a bunch of new attractions that are set to please the whole family!

Making their welcome return to Deni are crowd favourites, The Sunny Cowgirls. The effervescent sister act of Sophie and Celeste Clabburn will this year be taking the reigns as the official MC’s of the 2014 Deni Ute Muster. With numerous performances over the years, the girls are no strangers to the Deni Ute Muster stage and are the perfect candidates to share all their insider tips and tricks with the crowds to maximise the Ute Muster experience! The Sunny Cowgirls will also take to the main stage on Saturday afternoon for their own performance which will, as always, be one to watch!

In news that is set to send our youngest musterers into fits of frenzy reminiscent of the most indulgent of sugar highs, we are pleased to announce that joining the Muster this year will be two of the stars of the incredibly popular Disney-Pixar animated films Cars and Cars 2, none other than Mack the Transporter and Lightning McQueen!  Kids will be able to get up close and personal with these adored characters and immerse themselves in a world of Cars related activities bound to be the highlight of their Muster experience!

And not forgetting the more mature car enthusiasts among our musterers, it is with great pleasure that we reveal, leading the masses through the front gates on Friday morning, signifying the start of the 2014 Deni Ute Muster will be the hugely anticipated, record-breaking, supercharged Holden GTS Maloo which has officially been declared as the WORLD’s FASTEST UTE!!! This fine specimen of motoring excellence will be showcased throughout the weekend and is a definite must-see at this year’s event!

We are also very pleased to announce that the 2014 Deni Ute Muster “Charity of the Year” is a very worthy cause and one that is so essential to maintaining the rural way of life – it is of course the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). The not-for-profit RFDS has been taking the finest care to the furthest corners of Australia since 1928. The Service not only provides 24 hour emergency cover to 90% of the Australian continent, via a modern fleet of specially equipped aircraft, but also delivers a wide range of primary healthcare to the Outback.  

The RFDS will also be on ground at the muster showcasing their aeromedical educational simulator. At 9.1m long, 2.4m wide and 3m high, it is a full-sized replica of the cockpit and fuselage of a RFDS King Air B200 aircraft, complete with flight deck and full aeromedical fit-out. Visitors will be able to experience what it’s like to be a pilot, flight nurse, or flying doctor. RFDS staff will be on hand to explain the aircraft’s capabilities, what the medical equipment in these ‘flying intensive care units’ does and share some real-life rescue stories of this Australian icon.

The Deni Ute Muster are also thrilled to welcome back AFL Legend Billy Brownless, Geelong Star Tom Hawkins, 5 time Olympic Medallist Melanie Schlanger and Olympic Swimmer Chris Wright as official Deni Ute Muster ambassadors who will all be attending this year’s festival.

These exciting new draw cards together with the already proven popular attractions such as Bull Ride Spectacular, The Australian National Circle Work Championships, Ute Museum, Holden Grunt Off, Holden Barrel Race, Show ‘n’ Shine, Carnivale Corner, helicopter rides, the mechanical bucking bull, woodchop demonstrations and Whip Cracking Championships are setting the scene for what will undoubtedly be one hell of a Muster!!

Not to mention our world class line-up of musicians set to rock the stage across the weekend, Gary Allan, Jimmy Barnes, The Mavericks, Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Harvey, Spiderbait, Blackjack Billy, Sheppard, Morgan Evans and The Sunny Cowgirls. We are convinced this year’s “Sweet Sixteen” Deni Ute Muster will be the best yet!

The 2014 Deni Ute Muster is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Tickets are on sale now and available at www.deniutemuster.com.au

Deni Ute Muster

Conargo Road, Deniliquin, NSW

 

Friday, 3 October, 2014

 

6.00pm – 7.00pm Morgan Evans

7.00pm – 8.15pm Blackjack Billy

8.15pm – 9.30pm Troy Cassar-Daley & Adam Harvey

9.30pm – 11.00pm Gary Allan

Saturday, 4 October, 2014

 

1.15pm – 2.00pm Sunny Cowgirls

6.00pm – 7.00pm Sheppard

7.15pm –8.15pm Spiderbait

8.20pm – 9.30pm The Mavericks

9.30pm – 11.00pm Jimmy Barnes

SISTER TRIO DOZZI RELEASE NEW POWERHOUSE SINGLE

Brisbane’s musical juggernaut Dozzi are back with the release of their new single Weakness . Thedozzi trio are riding a wave of momentum on the back of their hugely successful I Need You Tonight which peaked at #1 on the Hot Country Network All Australian Top 20 and the Cool Country 2KA charts, along with entering the CMC Top 50. The sister trio – Andrea, Jesse & Nina – are rapidly earning a name for themselves for their breathtaking three part harmonies and their latest single just goes further to show their versatility.

Weakness is already a favourite at their live shows and showcases – it’s a high energy track set to be a country rock smash. “It was really the fans that picked our new single,” says Jesse. “We’ve always loved the song from the day we wrote it, but it wasn’t until we started playing it live that it really stood out. We always get requests to play the song at our live shows so when it came time to choose the new single, it had to be Weakness.”

The track was written in Nashville by Jesse, Jen Bostic and Chaise Flanders and is a fun take on the role of the ‘bad boy’. “We had been discussing some cool titles during our song writing trip to Nashville and the song idea called ‘He’s My Weakness’ was really strong,” says Jesse. “The song came together really quickly. It’s about that bad boy, the type of guy you know you shouldn’t be involved with but you can’t help being drawn to him… someone your mother wouldn’t want you to date.”

Originally written on acoustic guitar and keyboard, it quickly dawned on the trio that the production of the track could be massive. The finished product is a radio gem that will have music fans singing along at full voice. “We laid the track down in Nashville with some very talented session musicians and are really happy with the rock feel that came through in the end,” says Jesse. “For the recording we had to think about whose voice would suit what part the best and because we all love the song and knew it was strong, we took this very seriously. When we got behind the mic the parts felt right so we’re very happy with the end result.”

Dozzi have been honing their skills around the Southern Queensland music scene since they were young. Harking from a heavily musical family, it was always a natural direction for the three to take the next step into a professional music career. They’ve already been dubbed as an infusion of country superstars The Dixie Chicks and Alanis Morissette by industry heavy weights. Dozzi’s style really is too hard to pigeonhole and each new musical offering shows another side of their abilit8ies. They’ve quickly gathered a large fan base owing to their catchy melodies and high energy, charismatic performances. It’s been an action packed period for the trio which is set to continue with the release of this single and their upcoming national tour. Last year the sisters were crowned Australian Country Music People’s Choice Award for Best Video (for the track Love Away The Bad Days) and have also been invited to perform the national anthem at numerous events.

The girls are now currently working on the video clip for Weakness, which Jesse said showcases the band’s ‘crazy side!’’ “We have decided to do a live clip for this song,” she says. “We want to show everyone different sides of our personalities, and what better way to do that then with a live clip. It’s filled with a heap of our live performances as well as a lot of behind the scenes footage too.” Stay tuned for the clip in the coming weeks

Riverina Chamber Orchestra Drive of Passion

Riverina Chamber Orchestra Drive of Passion Wagga Wagga Art Gallery 6th September – 7.30pm

The RCO are back with another concert of stunningly startling music. It’s the final classical concert in their piano loving 2014 series “Hand Me The Keys”.

This intimate and interesting orchestra is winning the hearts of discerning audience’s for their unusual music, emotional style and love of art.

Join them for a passionate journey from the beguiling charm of Graeme Koehne’s Palm Court Suite, through the audacious wit of Shostakovich’s Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and Orchestra, into the arms of the unbridled romanticism of Bloch’s Concerto Grosso.

Featuring local Trumpeter Justin Lingard, Canberra pianist Anthony Bozicevic and via Dublin and Vienna, pianist Elaine Lobenstein.

 

Coming Up at Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

JIMEOIN
Yes, Yes, Whatever?!

Friday 12th September 8pm

Jimeoin is back with yet another hilarious show. One of live comedy’s masters.
No gimmicks, just great craic
JAMES REYNE
Acoustic Anthology Tour

Saturday 13th September 8pm
This intimate performance will cover a range of songs from ‘then’ to ‘now’ in a rare stripped back format.
KITTY FLANAGAN
Seriously?

Friday 19th September 8pm

In this brand new show, Kitty gives you the inside scoop on gravediggers, cops, Cubans and spaghetti soss
TAIKOZ
Crimson Sky

Tuesday 23 September 7.30pm

Australia’s world-acclaimed taiko drumming ensemble, TaikOz presents a stunning new work
DIESEL
Lit Up – The Singles Tour

Saturday 20 September 8pm

A tour to ‘look back at the sparks and smell the roses’ of the accumulated singles that have etched their way into our musical landscape.

UNHOLY GHOSTS

Wednesday 01 October 7.30pm

A family portrait painted in warm, uplifting colours, Unholy Ghosts won Campion Decent the 2012 Rodney Seaborn Playwright’s Award and is directed by Kim Hardwick.
BEATLES SONGBOOK

Wednesday 12 November
Thursday 13 November 7.30pm

Darren Coggan joins The Groove Factorie and the Riverina Chamber Orchestra as they celebrate 50 years since the Fab Four toured Australia.

 

WORLD PREMIERE OF ONE-MAN OPERA BY LOCAL COMPOSER in Sydney

Douglas Mawson Walking Alone is a piece of music theatre that tells the story of the explorer’s heroic 33-day solo march for survival following the deaths of his companions. North Sydney composer Jim Coyle has set this epic tale to music in a one-man opera to be premiered at Mosman Art Gallery  on Saturday 20th September 2014 . There will also be performances of Jim’s recent instrumental music.  

Free History Lectures At Wagga Museum

He Belonged to Wagga: Our ANZAC story (1914 – 1919)

Saturday 6 September 10:30am -11:30am

From 1914-1918 approximately 2,000 men from the Wagga Wagga district enlisted for active service in the Great War.  Join Museum curator Michelle Maddison to discover their stories in our latest exhibition He Belonged to Wagga.  Find out how World War I changed the City of Wagga Wagga forever through first-hand accounts of battles and the experiences of the soldiers in 1919 as they were repatriated back home.
The Riverina Press Goes to War
Presented by Dr. Nancy Blacklow,  Lecturer in Humanities and Social Sciences, Charles Sturt University
Saturday 13 September 10:30am-11:30am

During World War I, newspapers were the main source of news for communities throughout the Riverina. Even very small towns boasted their own newspaper.

These newspapers looked after their communities by not only providing war news, but printing letters sent home by local soldiers. These letters tell stories of a sense of adventure, relief at surviving a battle, pride in achievements, and a growing sadness as the war continued.

This public lecture explores some of the letters printed by Riverina newspapers and how they provide a social history of local World War I contribution.

NSW Police Commissioner joins charity ride from Engadine to Bondi

The NSW Police Commissioner Andrew  Scipione will join a charity motorbike ride from Engadine through to the finish at Bondi today.

The ride raises awareness of depression along with mental health services around the country.

Riding commenced in Bateau Bay on Saturday 26 July 2014 and will finish in Bondi about 3.30pm on Tuesday 26 August 2014.

By then, participants will have ridden approximately 14,500km, the entire circumference of Australia.

NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione said this is a wonderful initiative and a tremendous effort by all those involved.

“The funds raised will greatly assist Lifeline Australia and Mental Health First Aid,” Commissioner Scipione said.

“I look forward to meeting up with the riders in Engadine and it is my honour and privilege to lead more than 55 riders in their last leg of the ride into Bondi,” he said.

 

Comming up At the Newcastle Conservatorium in September

Thursday 4th September – 7:30pm

Musica Viva presents Imogen Cooper

One of the greatest pianists of her generation, Imogen Cooper CBE makes a long overdue return to Australia for this special program highlighting her poetic, insightful interpretations of the composers closest to her heart.

Program

BRAHMS Theme and Variations in D minor (arr from String Sextet no 1, op 18)
SCHUMANN Davidsbündlertänze op 6
-Interval-
SCHUMANN Novellette, op 21 no 2 in D major
SCHUBERT Piano Sonata no 21 in B flat major, D960

Tickets:

www.musicaviva.com.au  or (02) 8394 6666

www.ticketek.com.au or 1300 665 915

 

A Reserve: $78.50 – $89.72

B Reserve: $55.05 – $63.21

 

Tuesday 9th September – 7:00pm

Community Strings Concert

Performances by Conservatorium Prelminary, Junior, Intermediate and Advanced String Orchestras.  Tickets sold on the night. Adults $12 / Concession $8 / Children $5 / Family of 2 adults and 2 children $25

 

Thursday 11th September – 1:00pm

Free Lunchtime Concert

 

Bradley Kunda is an internationally prize-winning classical guitarist who has been lauded as ‘among the best of his generation of world-class performers.’ Dedicated to the future of Australian music, Bradley’s concert programs feature new works by established and emerging Australian composers, as well as his own acclaimed compositions and arrangements.

Friday 12th September – 7:00pm

Spring Winds

 

Performances by Conservatorium Concert Band and Junior Concert Band, joined by The Junction Public School Concert Band.

 

Tickets sold on the night. Adults $12 / Concession $8 / Children $5 / Family of 2 adults and 2 children $25

Saturday 13th September – 7:00pm

Newcastle Youth Orchestra presents A Night at the Proms

 

Newcastle Youth Orchestra presents a program of patriotic works inspired by London’s own Last Night at the Proms. With a premiere of an original work by young Newcastle composer William Jeffery, Derek Bourgeios virtuosic trombone concerto performed by the orchestra’s very own queen of the lower brass Hannah Gibbons, and other well-known proms favourites for you to join in- don’t forget your finest British attire!

 

Tickets:

www.ticketek.com.au or 1300 665 915

 

Reserved seating: $25.49 – $28.44

 

Sunday 14th September – 1:00pm

ABC Classic FM Live Broadcast presents The Australian Voices

 

Tune in for a feast of (mostly Australian) works led by Novocastrian (& Newcastle Conservatorium Alumni) Gordon Hamilton together with the Australian Voices and guest artist Claire Edwardes. In the program you will hear works by Australian composers Rob Davidson, Dan Walker, Lisa Young, Graham Lack, Andrea Keller, Gordon Hamilton and James Morrison.

 

Free admission. Audience must be seated by 12:50pm.

 

Saturday 20th September – 10:00am to 1:00pm

Con Open Day

 

Come along an experience the joy of making music – we’ll happily show you how! Free admission to all activities and demonstrations, including:

 

Early Childhood Music

Piano

Strings

Woodwind

Vocal

Brass

 

There will be “casual drop-in” concert to cap of the end of the day.

 

Thursday 25th September – 7:30pm

Musica Viva presents Borodin Quartet

 

The legendary Borodin String Quartet is approaching its 70th concert season, so every concert glows with the unmistakable authenticity of experience and knowledge: the power behind the mighty ‘Borodin sound’, heard at its finest in music by Shostakovich and Beethoven.

 

Program

 

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
String Quartet in G major, op 18 no 2

Dmitri SHOSTAKOVICH
String Quartet no 8 in C minor, op 110

Pyotr II’yich TCHAIKOVSKY
String Quartet no 2 in F major, op 22

 

Tickets

www.musicaviva.com.au  or (02) 8394 6666

www.ticketek.com.au or 1300 665 915

 

A Reserve: $78.50 – $89.72

B Reserve: $55.05 – $63.21

 

 

A copy of our current Concert Diary is attached.

 

 

Conservatorium  of Music

University of Newcastle

 

Cnr Auckland & Laman Streets

Newcastle NSW 2300

 

P: (02) 4921 8900

F: (02) 4921 8677

W: www.newcastle.edu.au/conservatorium