Since emerging in the jazz clubs of Melbourne in the late 70s and early 80s, Vince has set the benchmark for Australian contemporary jazz vocalists, with his live performances hailed as “an intoxicating tour de force”. A national treasure with an international career, whose music defies categorisation, throughout his career he has never compromised or […]
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Their unique characteristic is the knowledge and experience to deliver virtuosic flamenco dance, music and rhythm and the ability to conjure up its distinctive emotion, together with the blending of the rich harmonies and explosive improvisations of Jazz. Revered for its ability to combine the exotic melodies of the Orient and the infectious rhythms of […]
Breaking boundaries. Tawadros and his oud transport us to parts beyond: Egypt and Australia, the past and the future of music. Joseph Tawadros is one of Australian music’s most impressive and charismatic figures: a composer, improviser, storyteller and a brilliant exponent of the oud, the Egyptian lute. Classically trained on this king of Middle Eastern […]
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Founded in the fifteenth century, the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge is arguably the world’s most famous choir and the pre-eminent representative of the British church music tradition. Their distinctively pure tone has been honed over centuries in the vaulted stone arches of the College Chapel. Comprising 16 boys (the youngest aged seven) and 15 […]
Blues-rock superstar, Joe Bonamassa, will be returning to Australia in September for four shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for his first headlining tour since 2016. Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a two-time GRAMMY-nominated artist who recently achieved his 21st #1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart, […]
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First up this week, we hear Looking Out, Looking in by Leonie Cohen from her latest CD Pages Suite and we follow up with conversation about the music. At 10:40 am, Andy Bromberger returns with Part 5 of Compositions, Court Life and Composers and this week we talk about Tchaikovsky. My special guest at 11:00 […]
Lupa J & Sarah Belkner & BRENDAN MACLEAN @ Red Rattler, Marrickville 11 May 2019 Reviewed by Gavin Vance Wow! I’d only ever seen him do a one-off track with recorded backing in a club here and there. Brendan MacLean is sharp and fierce and fully loaded as a live act. His band gives him […]
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THE GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS FULL 2019 PROGRAMME A SPECIAL PROGRAMME STRAND ‘TEAR DOWN THE WALLS’ COMMEMORATES 30 YEARS SINCE THE FALL OF THE WALL The 2019 German Film Festival showcases the best new German cinema across all genres with a curated selection of 31 films. Presented by Palace in collaboration with German Films, the […]
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In cinemas May 23 in Australia. From Damon Gameau, the director of That Sugar Film, comes #2040film. An Eco-Friendly movie/documentary for the small and big children of this world. 2040 is an innovative feature documentary that looks to the future, but is vitally important NOW. Award-winning director Damon Gameau embarks on journey to explore what […]
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Monday 13 May 2019 @3pm or Online JAZZ MADE IN AUSTRALIA features Lachy Hamilton’s debut CD Alchemy this week Lachy Hamilton has been playing music since the age of four. First with piano, then moving on to clarinet, but soon after settling on Tenor Saxophone. As a very young man he was off on his musical journey […]
Joan as Police Woman @ The Metro Theatre 7 May 2019 Reviewed by Gavin Vance Never gone into a gig knowing so little, only to come out loving SO MUCH! Joan as Police Woman tonight at The Metro in Sydney was an absolute triumph, full of truth and tenderness, poignancy and rage. Joan as Police Woman […]