Bowie Unzipped

Jeff Duff’s Bowie songbook is a unique tribute to a legendary performer. Immerse yourself in a powerful performance of the songs that made David Bowie famous and were the soundtrack for our lives. Jeff Duff’s new show Bowie Unzipped has captured the imagination and hearts of fans young and old, right across the country. Come […]

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Unashamedly Original

A TWO-DAY FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY 22 AND SUNDAY 23 JULY Sick of the cold? Park yourself at City Recital Hall for a weekend of performances that are, well, unashamedly original. Our collaborators have let their imaginations run wild to create multidisciplinary experiences that push the envelope of sight and sound. These original works don’t fit […]

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Learn A New Skill at The Creative Arts Centre!

Pine Street Creative Arts Centre is the City of Sydney’s community arts place and gallery. It is where you can develop a new skill or master your crafts. Their aim is to encourage local arts and cultural activities. Their facility has two locations: the main campus at Pine Street and at the Harry Burland Activity Centre. […]

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Learn Impro from a Pro – Open Academy at the Con

Dave Pudney is Open Academy at the Con’s tutor for the ensemble class ‘Impro Basics’. We wanted to talk with him a bit more about his journey with Jazz and Impro and what he loves about teaching. You can enrol in the OA classes that start mid July 2017 at:https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/SCIMB  How did you start playing […]

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The Other Woman – The Life and Music of Nina Simone

“It’s hard to imagine anyone doing this better.” John Shand, SMH “The bottom end of Schouw’s contralto was as opulent as some 300 year old cello.” John Shand, SMH 2017 After a recent SOLD OUT show Lisa Schouw and Peter Bailey return to the Camelot Lounge on the 28th and 29th (Sold out!) of June. […]

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Vivid Sydney Presents: The Necks

After being the on-stage engine of Brian Eno’s remarkable Pure Scenius improvised concerts at the first Vivid LIVE in 2009 alongside Underworld’s Karl Hyde, Jon Hopkins and Leo Abrahams, The Necks finally headline their own Vivid LIVE performance. After a national tour with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds this year marks the 30th anniversary […]

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Jeff Lang “Alone in Bad Company” Album Launch

In a career spanning twenty- five years and at least as many recordings, Alone In Bad Company is Jeff Lang’s momentous new album which presents the most organic union of Lang’s talents and influences yet. Released through ABC Music on February 24th this year Alone In Bad Company is filled with exquisitely sung stories and […]

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Sydney Con International Jazz Festival

Boasting world-class performance spaces nestled in the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music throws open its doors to an all-day jazz festival featuring over 100 artists in 26 events over 5 venues. The Sydney Conservatorium International Jazz Festival showcases the crème of the Australian jazz scene in collaborative performances with international artists, […]

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I Hate Hamlet

Television or theatre? That is the dilemma facing young and successful television star Andrew Rally. After a cancelled TV series, Andrew wins the coveted role of Hamlet in New York. His real estate agent offers to rent him the apartment where the famous John Barrymore once lived and the fun begins. A séance resurrects Barrymore to mentor Andrew and offer him his expertise in […]

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Sydney Drum & Percussion Show

“There’s so much about percussion, it’s the world’s most accessible form of music – people take their first steps in music through percussion,” says AMA CEO Rob Walker Australian Music Association has today announced the inaugural Sydney Drum & Percussion Show set to engulf the Rosehill Gardens Grand Pavilion on May 27 and 28. Proudly […]

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