THE SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL COMES TO TOWN! Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

Friday 6th June at 7.30pm
All tickets $35

The Sydney Comedy Festival presents a hand-picked Showcase of some of the best and brightest artists featured at the 2014 Festival. It features a killer line-up of award winning and box office smashing artists from Australia and the world.

Highlights from the Showcase will include the low-fi com-rock super-stars Smart Casual, the brooding storytelling of Michael Workman (2013 SCF Directors Choice, 2013 MICF Barry Award Nominee), the shambolically charming John Conway, and the charmingly funny Mike Goldstein.

MC for the night is the effortlessly cool David Williams, who is guaranteed to “Bring the house down!”

Artist Biographies

Mike Goldstein (USA) @MikeGStein
Having toured extensively in Australia and abroad, Mike Goldstein (USA) has established himself as a unique and refreshing young talent on the international comedy circuit. Winner of the 2009 ‘RottoFest – Best of the West’ Comedy Competition, Mike has also been a Raw Comedy finalist, and the Local Act Nominee at the 2011 Perth International Comedy Festival. His recent show, No Place Like Home, featured at this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival.

“[R]idiculously funny, charming and highly inappropriate.” -Veronica Milsom (Triple J)

Michael Workman @workmancomedy
A sharp and insightful stand up who can kill in any club in the world; a creator of gentle, intricately crafted stage fables and a composer with a filmic range and intensity. All this with a bulging trophy shelf and a press folder that would make most of us blush… and he has only just begun.
Winner of the Director’s Choice Award – 2013 Sydney Comedy Festival
Winner of Best Comedy Award – 2012 Adelaide Fringe Festival
Nominee Best Comedy (Barry) Award – 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Best Newcomer Award – 2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival

“Equal parts brilliant and bizarre; Michael is one of the most original voices on the scene in years. If Nick Cave did stand-up it would look like this.” – Wil Anderson

Nikki Britton @nikki_britton
After winning Comedy on the Rox’ “Quest for the Best” competition in 2010, Nikki Britton has since become a regular at Sydney’s Comedy Store and has toured clubs around Australia and the UK. Nikki’s debut solo show, Flaw Plan, gained stellar reviews at the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals, and sold out its season in the Sydney Comedy Festival in 2012. She recently performed at the Sydney Opera House in the unique physical theatre show, Circumspecto and has several TV and short film credits. She spends her days working as Captain Starlight with the Starlight Children’s Foundation, entertaining seriously ill kids and their families. Trained as an actor and dancer, Nikki also studied Clown with theatre master, Philippe Gaulier, in Paris, which is evident in her unique, physically energised style of comedy.

“A stream of hearty laughs… something for almost everyone.” Sunday Mail
“Mighty Funny”- Herald Sun

John Conway @conwaynow
Comedian and humourist John Conway entertains audiences and critics alike with his delightfully honed shambolic style. Nominated for the Best Comedy (Barry) award at the 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Conway is set to take the comedy world by storm.
Nominee Best Comedy (Barry) Award – 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival

‘Demented, in a wonderful way’ – The Age
‘…a new talent doing something different’ – Chortle
‘Balancing the well-crafted with the pleasingly bewildering, he generates enough bonhomie to bring hilarity to the masses’ – The List

Smart Casual
Best known for their hit song, The Hawk, about the imagined love story of supermodel Jennifer Hawkins and scientist Stephen Hawkings, Smart Casual is Roger David (on guitar) and Fletcher Jones (on beard), arguably Australia’s smartest, most casual musical comedy duo.
Regular headliners across the country, their witty ditties and beautiful harmonised low-fi com-rock classics have seen Smart Casual become one of the most in demand comedy acts in Australia.

“Immediately likeable. Aussie laconic humour is alive and well.” – The Age
“Exceptionally clever and well executed… destined for big things.” – Buzzcuts

John Cruckshank @johncruckshank
A brilliant young comedian finding an original stride, John is making huge waves on the national comedy circuit with his clever sharp and well paced jokes. His laid back approach sucks you in followed up by repeated roundhouse kicks banging out the laughs.

“His unassuming presence and brutal honesty make for continuous laughs” – Herald Sun

David Williams
David Williams is the James Bond of comedy. Sharp, witty and charismatic – Dave has been working in comedy for over 15 years throughout Australia and the U.K and winning awards ever since he started.
Known for his theatrical physicality and tendency to improvise, David’s constant high standard means he will continue to work alongside the world’s best.

“Brings the house down…” – USA Today

AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERTS IN JUNE AND JULY

MAHLER 4 & SIBELIUS 6
17-28 June

Under Richard Tognetti’s direction, the ACO’s Beethoven 9 concerts won Limelight’s Best Orchestral Concert in 2012 and in June the Australian Chamber Orchestra tackle the biggest symphonic configuration in their history and two ACO premieres in one concert, with Mahler 4 & Sibelius 6.

Tognetti explores how astounding and diverse the symphonic experience can be, pairing the shortest and sweetest of all Mahler’s symphonies, the ‘Heavenly’ Symphony No.4, with Sibelius’ serenely beautiful 6th Symphony, which the composer said always reminded him ‘of the scent of the first snow.’

PIANO QUINTETS

12-16 July

In July, ACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä performs firecracker showpiece Subito on the ACO’s Stradivarius violin, launching into a chamber music concert of Slavic melancholy and joy – Piano Quintets.

Written just prior to the Nazi invasion of the USSR, Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet is a dramatic and harrowing premonition of the coming terror.

Melting away the turbulence of Shostakovich is the bright, melodious joy of Dvořák’s piano quintet, one of the greatest pieces of chamber music in the canon, performed by Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen, internationally regarded for performances of “immense power and an extraordinary range of colours” (New York Times).

purchase tickets
online Mahler 4 & Sibelius 6, Piano Quintets
by phone (02) 8256 2222
in person at City Recital Hall Angel Place
tickets $47- $129
(additional fees may apply)

Mahler 4 & Sibelius 6
Tues 17 June 8pm
Wed 18 June 7pm
Fri 27 June 1.30pm
Sat 28 June 7pm

Piano Quintets
Fri 11 July 1.30pm
Sat 12 July 7pm
Tues 15 July 8pm
Wed 16 July 7pm

 

SENIOR CITIZENS GET PRIORITY PREVIEW at 3 Village Art Festival

Senior citizens are being given the opportunity to enjoy a priority preview of many of the wonderful exhibits which will form part of the inaugural 3 Village Art Festival to be held across next weekend.

Probus Clubs and other senior citizen groups are being invited to attend a special preview, with morning tea being prepared by the local CWA, at Tocal Agriculture College this Friday, May 23rd. Bookings are essential for catering purposes with the CWA charging a nominal fee of $5.50 for guests.

Bookings can be made by contacting 0406 996 475.

The 3 Village Art Festival, the first of its kind, will be held next Saturday & Sunday, May 24th & 25th. The event will be a celebration of the arts, with a wide range of works from some of the region’s most talented artists and photographers displayed across a number of locations in the historic and beautiful villages of Paterson, Vacy and Gresford.

At each Village (about 6km apart) art, photography, sculpture, woodwork and numerous other examples of visual arts will be displayed. There will also be market stalls, vintage car and bike displays, as well as children’s activities and entertainment to keep the whole family entertained.

Commencing at 10.00am at Tocal Agriculture College at 10.10am each day, visitors will “hit the road” as they collect their event maps, programmes, brochures and Children’s Art Rally forms and head off to explore the art trail. An exciting, fun and no doubt educational experience for all the family.

 

Festival Enquiries:            Graham Murphy 0416116009

www.3villageartfestival.com.au

 

MOVEMENT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL IN DETROIT TO FEATURE MORE THAN JUST TOP PERFORMERS

Fans can also look forward to a curated variety of technology exhibitors, food trucks, expanded beer offerings and more, including a free smartphone app

3-Day Weekend Passes & 3-Day VIP Weekend Passes Now on Sale at www.Movement.us

DETROIT, MAY 20, 2013–The Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit, May 24-26, will once again offer a variety of top-notch amenities designed to enhance the festival experience even more for the thousands expected to descend upon Hart Plaza this weekend, including some tantalizing new food and beverage options.

Paxahau, producers of the festival, have again partnered up with several of the leading innovators in the hardware and software production and performance realm of electronic dance music, including several exciting new additions like Roland USA, Keith McMillen Instruments, SynthArk and Detroit Modular. They join other noteworthy brands like Allen & Heath, SubPac (presenters of the new “Listening Station” that is part of the new Silent Disco Stage, powered by Ford and Sennheiser), Novation, Reloop, IK Multimedia, Focusrite, Serato Video, Beyerdynamic and more.
Sennheiser, renowned German manufacturer of industry-leading DJ and consumer headphones, will also be showcasing their latest designs in the 2,500 square foot Technology Area, located near Movement’s Underground Stage. The area will be open each day of the festival, and is free to all festival attendees. Several Technology Area partners are also making generous donations of gear and expert instruction to help support the Music Technology program at Youthville Detroit.

Movement is also excited to announce that, for the first time, several crowd-pleasing food trucks will be onsite to serve up a host of tasty food options to festival fans. El Guapo takes fresh Mexican to the streets and turns it upside down, fusing it with all varieties of international food cuisine; Tuk Tuk serves up big Southeastern Asian flavors, including pho, pad Thai, porkball soup, curries and more; Mac Shack crafts mac n’ cheese creations and French fries with personality, while GrindHouse invites fans to try their artisanal sausages and Hungarian fried pizzas. The food trucks will join other long-time festival favorites, like internationally acclaimed Slow’s-to-Go.

The Movement Biergarten area, located along the Detroit Riverfront, adjacent to the Beatport Stage will serve up a wide selection of quality local, regional, national and international beers. The Biegarten area is a great place for attendees to hang out in-between performances and enjoy some brews from noted marques like Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Spaten, Right Brain Brewing, Goose Island, Frankenmuth Brewing, Millking It Productions, New Belgium, Strongbow, Rochester Mills Brewing and more. All bar locations will now be accepting cash and credit card payments.
Movement fans can learn more about these amenities and more by downloading the free Movement 2014 smartphone app at https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/official-2014-movement-electronic/id868705780?mt=8. The innovative app allows fans to customize their own schedule, capture the moment with the postcard feature, share their meet-up spot with friends with the “Friend Finder” option and explore all of the expansive official afterparty options.

Tickets for Movement are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.movement.us . The cost for a three-day weekend pass is currently $130 and grants fans general admission access to the festival grounds with in-and-out privileges. The cost for a three-day VIP pass is currently $260 and includes many extras that can be found on the website. Check out the official Movement 2014 trailer online, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjfYii2zOHI

The Movement Electronic Music Festival takes place every Memorial Day weekend inside Hart Plaza – Detroit’s legendary riverfront destination. The festival features: six technologically-rich outdoor stages; more than 100 artists; a posh VIP setting located behind the main stage; dozens of official afterparties; an interactive technology center featuring the hottest gear in the industry; and several art displays to stimulate the senses. Over 107,000 people from around the globe attended the 2013 festival.

Awards and accolades received by the festival and producer include:
#8 on Rolling Stone list of “Summer 2014’s Must-See Music Festivals”
#5 on inthemix list of “12 Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss in 2014”
Resident Advisor’s “Festival of the Month” for May 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008 and 2007
#2 on Details “Hottest Summer Music Festivals of 2013”
#18 on inthemix list of “25 Festivals to Discover Before You Die” 2013
“Best Niche Festival” 2011 Rolling Stone
#1 on the 2010 New York Post list of “10 Outstanding Music Fests”
“Best Annual Event” by the Real Detroit Weekly reader’s survey in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010
“Best Festival” by Metrotimes reader’s survey in 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009.

ART OF MUSIC RETURNS WITH SOME OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST ICONIC SONGS INSPIRING OUR BEST VISUAL ARTISTS!

DON WALKER, MISSY HIGGINS AND SUNNY AMOREENA CONFIRMED TO PERFORM

Jenny Morris together with Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy are delighted to once again bring one of Sydney’s most unique and dynamic fundraising events, Art of Music, to the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Saturday, 14 June, 2014.

From the overwhelming success of the inaugural event in 2006, Art of Music has become one of the most anticipated events on the calendar and is a biennial event which combines the mediums of visual art and music. Eleven prominent contemporary visual artists from Australia come together to create a uniquely music inspired exhibition with each artist choosing an iconic piece of Australasian music, using it as inspiration for their own original artwork, culminating in the Art of Music Charity Auction and a sumptuous Gala Dinner, with some very special guests and live entertainment.

The field of amazing artists presenting works for 2014 are Giles Alexander, Lucy Culliton, Nicholas Harding, Fiona Lowry, Guy Maestri, Amanda Marburg, Ben Quilty, Luke Sciberras, Alexander Seton, Leslie Rice and Michael Zavros. Bio information on each of the artists, as well as their chosen piece of music (see below for full list), can be found at www.artofmusic.com.au/artists.

Art of Music 2014 will also include three very special musical performances highlighting the works of art on display on the night.

Don Walker is legend in Australian music and a man who needs no introduction. As Jerry Lee Lewis once said, great singers sound like they’re telling the truth and that’s a line that fits Don Walker to a tee. From Cold Chisel to his hugely successful solo career, Don Walker is a musician’s musician and Art of Music is thrilled he has agreed to perform on the night.

Also generously giving up her time to appear is multi-ARIA Award winning Missy Higgins. Singer/songwriter Missy Higgins has struck a profound chord with Australian music fans with her irresistible melodies, ‘arrow through the heart’ lyrics and a voice that clearly means it and Art of Music welcomes and thanks Missy for generously supporting the event.

Sharing the stage on the night will be Sydney based singer/songwriter, Sunny Amoreena, who will be performing one of the songs on display on the night.

“Art of Music first came together because of my love of music and the visual arts,” said Jenny Morris. “I have lots of friends in both areas and I thought I could push my friendships with them to help out. Now, 8 years on, the event has gone from strength to strength and I’m so proud to be able to help such a great cause”

All proceeds from the Gala Dinner and Charity Auction go to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy who transform lives through music. Registered Music Therapists use the power of music in live and interactive sessions to help people cope with the struggles of living with a wide range of needs. These include children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, autism, trauma, illness, dementia, behaviour disorders and learning difficulties.

Tickets to this special event are available now and the booking form is available from –

http://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/ArtofMusic

 

Art of Music

 

Saturday, 14 June, 2014

6.00pm – Artwork viewing

7.00pm – Dinner & Auction

 

Grand Court – Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney

 

Artist
Song
By

Giles Alexander
Aether
The Necks

Lucy Culliton
Young Girls
Don Walker

Nicholas Harding
Where the Wild Roses Grow
Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue

Fiona Lowry
Everything’s Turning to White
Paul Kelly

Guy Maestri
Are You Leaving For The Country
The Drones

Amanda Marburg
That Ain’t Bad
Ratcat

Ben Quilty
The Sound of White
Missy Higgins

Leslie Rice
Back in Black
AC/DC

Luke Sciberras
The Belly of the Whale
Megan Washington

Alexander Seton
Desert Island
Architecture in Helsinki

Michael Zavros
Royals
Lorde

 

Dress Code:

Special Occasion

 

 

SYDNEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA With Simon Tedeschi

SYDNEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

With Simon Tedeschi

5 June, 7pm
Simon Tedeschi joins the Sydney Youth Orchestra for the second concert in the 2014 subscription series at City Recital Hall. Playing Grieg’s Piano Concerto, one of his few large scale works, Tedeschi adds his experience to the vibrancy of the youth orchestra in what promises to be an exceptional night for concertgoers.

The concert begins with the Overture from Glinka’s Russlan and Ludmilla.  Quite a curtain-raiser, bursting forth with an assertive motto for brass, winds and timpani, it is a uniquely Russian combination of earthy exuberance and heroic feeling.  The strings develop the piece into a lyrical passage and together the orchestra brings the piece to a rousing conclusion.

Finally, enjoy the uplifting sounds of Dvorak’s Symphony from the New World. This work was number 6 on the ABC’s Classic 100 and features one of the best known largo melodies of all time. This concert featuring the Sydney Youth Orchestra, conducted by Max McBride and featuring Simon Tedeschi will be one to remember. Book your tickets today.

program

GLINKA Russlan & Ludmilla: Overture
GRIEG Piano Concerto
DVORAK Symphony No.9

artists

Max McBride Conductor
Simon Tedeschi Piano

special offer

For 10 days only, take advantage of 10% off all tickets to Sydney Youth Orchestras’ 5 June performance featuring Simon Tedeschi, exclusive to City Recital Hall subscribers*. Enter the promo code: CONCERT when booking over the phone or at the box office, alternatively click here to purchase online.

purchase tickets

online at cityrecitalhall.com
by phone (02) 8256 2222
in person at City Recital Hall Angel Place
tickets $15- $50 (additional fees may apply)
*10% off for 10 days valid from 12 May until midnight 22 May.
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Coming Up at The Newcastle Con in May / June

Thursday 15th May – 7.30pm

Musica Viva presents American Brass Quintet

 

In their first Australian appearance for four decades, the world’s leading ‘high priests of brass’ bring their rich-toned and perfectly matched sound to this unforgettable, masterly concert, spanning the centuries from the grandeur of Renaissance Venice to the high-octane excitement of the 21st century.

 

PROGRAM:

 

In Gabrieli’s Day (edited by Raymond Mase)
Luca MARENZIO Scendi dal paradiso
Luigi MAZZI Canzon Prima a 5
Giovanni GABRIELI Sacro tempio d’honor
Antonio CANGIASI Canzon “La Girometta”
Giovanni GASTOLDI Balletti a cinque voci

William LOVELOCK Miniature Suite

David SAMPSON Chesapeake

Ludwig MAURER Five Pieces

Claudio MONTEVERDI Three Madrigals (edited by Raymond Mase)
    Si ch’io vorrei morire
Non più guerra, pietate
Ah dolente partita

Joan TOWER Copperwave

 

Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketek.com.au or by calling Ticketek on 132 849. They will also be sold on the night if not sold out.

A reserve: $69.00 – $79.00

B reserve: $48.00 – $55.00

 

 

 

Saturday 31st May – 8:00pm

Wind Orchestra Concert

 

The University of Newcastle Wind Orchestra’s end of semester performance.

 

PROGRAM:

 

  • A Grand, Grand Overture – Malcolm Arnold/Taylor
  • Ebony Concerto – Igor Stravinsky
  • 5 Folk Songs – Bernard Gilmore
  • Prelude, Fugue and Riffs – Leonard Bernstein

Interval

  • Dance Movements – Philip Sparke
  • Symphonic Dances from West Side Story – Leonard Bernstein

 

 

Tickets sold on the night one hour before doors open. Adults $20 / concession $10 / family of four $45

 

 

Sunday 22nd June – 2:00pm

Hunter Singers present Winter Song

 

A selection of vibrant songs performed by this well-respected local choir.

 

Contact Kim Sutherland on 0412 496 138 to purchase tickets. $30 / $25 / $10.

 

 

 

A copy of our current concert diary is attached.

 

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Kind regards,

 

 

Conservatorium of Music

University of Newcastle

 

Cnr Auckland & Laman Streets

Newcastle NSW 2300

P: (02) 4921 8900

F: (02) 4921 8958

W: www.newcastle.edu.au/conservatorium

 

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

Circa’s Helpmann Award-winning ensemble creation, “S” is a full-throttle ride to the limits of the human body.

Based on the 19th letter of the English Alphabet, “S” fuses group acrobatics with intimate emotions.

Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz was inspired to create an abstract work of power and joy – inspired by the curves, symmetries and plurality that are all attributes of this one letter.

From Brisbane, Australia comes a bold new vision of contemporary circus.

A blending of bodies, light, sound and skills. A place where acrobatics and movement meld into a seamless whole. A celebration of the expressive possibilities of the human body at its extremes.

Since 2006 Circa has toured to 26 countries across six continents. Critics have raved about its shows calling the work “stunning…exquisite… heartstopping” and “electrically charged”.

 

Adult $50   Concession/Group 4+  $45
Youth U25  $35   Child U15  $25

Newcastle Conservatorium

Thursday 29th May – 4.00pm

Public Talk – The Virtuoso Concert Musician in the 21st Century

Michael Kieran Harvey is one of Australia’s foremost virtuoso pianists and musicians. He has an international profile with recordings and performances across Europe, America and Australiasia. Referring to the prophetic compositions and writings of the 19th century piano virtuoso Franz Liszt, Michael will perform compositions and talk about his research on the current and future role of the virtuoso musician, giving reference to aesthetics, economic viability and contemporary thought.

 

This talk will be held in the Theatrette on the ground floor of University House (cnr Auckland & King Streets, Newcastle)

 

RSVP by 28th May to Tracy.Redhead@newcastle.edu.au

 

 

Tuesday 24th May – 7.00pm

Community Strings Concert

The Conservatorium’s young string ensembles performing music their expanding repertoire.

 

Tickets sold on the night from 6:00pm. Adults $12, concession $8, children $5. Cash only.

 

 

Friday 27th May – 7.00pm

Winter Winds Concert

The Conservatorium’s Concert Band and Junior Concert Band in conjunction with Eleebana Public School Band.

 

Tickets sold on the night from 6:00pm. Adults $12, concession $8, children $5. Cash only.

 

AUSTRALIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES IT WILL TOUR WITH ANDREA BOCELLI IN 2014

The Australian Philharmonic Orchestra has today announced it will be touring both Australia and New Zealand with legendary tenor, Andrea Bocelli. Led by internationally renowned opera conductor Eugen Kohn, the 69-piece orchestra will be touring Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth this September.

This will in fact be the first time the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra have performed in New Zealand.

In each city, the legendary tenor will also be accompanied by 60 piece local choirs including The Auckland Choral, The Brisbane Chorale, The Sydney Philharmonia Choir, the Ashton Smith Singers (Melbourne), the Elder Conservatorium Chorale (Adelaide) and the West Australian Symphony Chorale.

The concerts will each be a two-part performance, featuring a selection of classical opera arias and songs, as well as hits from Andrea Bocelli’s latest album “Passione”- a collection of the world’s most beautiful love songs.

With one of the most recognisable voices in modern music, Andrea Bocelli is a global icon who has forged a career spanning almost 20 years, selling a staggering 80 million records worldwide. Bocelli last toured in Australia in 2008, performing sell-out arena concerts to an audience of over 65,000.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Auckland Vector Arena – September 11th

Brisbane Entertainment Centre – September 14th

Sydney Allphones Arena – September 16th

Adelaide Entertainment Centre – September 18th

Melbourne Rod Laver Arena – September 21st

Perth Arena – September 24th

 

Tickets are now on sale via www.andreabocelli.com/tickets or Ticketek.com.au in Australia and Ticketmaster.co.nz in New Zealand with prices starting at $99.00 per person.