Llew Kiek teaches World Music Ensemble class for the Conservatorium Open Academy. It is mixed instrument ensemble that covers a variety of different culture’s music each term from different parts of the globe. https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/SCWMA We interviewed him about his musical journey through life. What do you teach for the OA short course program? What do […]
Legendary Australian musicians Nick Cave and Warren Ellis perform their stunning film soundtracks across two nights in the Concert Hall, accompanied by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. With a full orchestra and spectacular visual backdrop, the Bad Seeds bandmates will play suites and selections from their rich body of film scores, […]
Indulge yourself for an evening with Indigenous Enterprise as they take us on a journey through dance, story, discussion and music. These high energy performers blend traditional customs and culture in an unforgettable celebration of Native American and Canadian pow wow. The beat of the drum continues in the 21st century with Indigenous Enterprise. This Native American […]
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Mojo Juju at City Recital Hall 26 November 2019 Reviewed by Chelsea Deeley 18 months touring an album is pretty impressive by today’s standards. But then again, when the album in question is Mojo Juju’s poignant and powerful album ‘Native Tongue’ – it’s definitely not a surprise. Layered with stories of disenfranchisement, questions of identity […]
Five-Time Grammy Nominee Michael Feinstein Tours Australia With Special Guest Bobby Fox Five-time Grammy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy-nominated American performer Michael Feinstein will tour Australia in November together with special guest, Australian musical theatre star, Bobby Fox and their awesome band, re-imagining classic songs from The Great American Songbook. The tour will play dates in Brisbane and Melbourne before a final show at the Sydney Opera […]
Gospel Legends The Blind Boys Of Alabama Tour Australia From February To March 2020 The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel […]
Presenting The So Frenchy So Chic 2020 Lineup! The garden party festival that transports France to you is returning this January. Meet the new Gallic disco queen Corine, uncover new music from French royalty Lou Doillon, celebrate Nouvelle Vague’s 15th anniversary, fall in love with the ever soulful Tété and dance along with Philippe Cohen Solal’s (Gotan Project) DJ set. Free Birthday Tix […]
Tom Burlinson Brings Swingin’ The Great Standards To City Recital Hall, Sydney Tom Burlinson will jump off his role in the current season of ‘Chicago’ and bring a new show of old standards and favourites when he brings his new show Swingin’ The Great Standards to the City Recital Hall, Sydney on Friday 13th December. Tickets on sale now. Tom will be […]
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Pledge Your Support To The #RightToKnow Campaign Last week, you would have noticed that the front page of nearly every newspaper and digital front page in Australia had a redacted document drawing readers’ attention to the issue of media freedom. The Australia’s Right to Know coalition, which the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is […]
Mojo Juju Explores Identity, Family History, Ancestry, And More At The City Recital Hall Described as a “killer vocalist, songwriter and musician” (Double J), award-winning artist Mojo Juju will take to the City Recital Hall stage for the first time to perform her award-winning album Native Tongue. Native Tongue is an intimate look at the stories behind […]
The Finale in a Performance Trilogy Robyn Archer AO FAHA completes her trilogy of performances at City Recital Hall this November. Following the success of Que Reste T’il and Dancing on the Volcano, comes The (Other) Great American Songbook, which offers a different portrait of America over time through song, covering everything from the Civil War […]
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From Star Wars, medieval or 1920s themed weddings to end-of-life ceremonies and baby naming, Marina Lee-Warner helps people celebrate and commemorate life’s significant occasions. There are many ceremonies at which a celebrant can officiate. “A growing number of people are now choosing that option,” Marina has observed. A variety of often interesting requests mean celebrants […]
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