Review by Aya Pfeufer July 2024 “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” directed by George C. Wolfe effectively portrays the struggles of jazz artists, the cost of ambitious goals, and racial tensions between White and Black Americans in Chicago during the 1920s. The Netflix film is an adaptation of the play by the celebrated August Wilson, the […]
By: Silvana Geraldino The Bastille Festival is a four-day free-entry French food, wine, and art celebration in Circular Quay. This year, it was from Thursday, 11 July, to Sunday, 14 July 2024. With multiple stages across Circular Quay, the Bastille festival offered over 70 performances with local performers, artists and well-known Australian bands, 14 bars […]
Gerrard Allman Events is proud to announce the return of legendary American artist Charlie Musselwhite for a run of not-to-be-missed dates in September. As an added treat, the Grammy-Award winning Musselwhite will be bringing an outstanding band with him – Kid Andersen on Guitar, June Core on Drums and Randy Bermudes on Bass. Watch Charlie and his band live at Manning Bar on […]
Melbourne Ska Orchestra are coming to Sydney! Following on the success of a monster 20th-anniversary tour, which included headline festival performances in Mexico and Indonesia, the group returns with their signature “International Ska” sound and energy-packed live show. This unstoppable 21 piece behemoth is a turbo-charged freight train of pure dancefloor magic! Catch them live […]
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Fire up your winter with Creative Open arts and music festival, brought to you by the Northern Beaches Council! Held from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 July across multiple venues! Creative Open is back bigger and better than ever, with epic live music, hilarious comedy, contemporary art, interactive workshops, markets and so much more. Now […]
A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, dance, art and enterprise will take over Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday 10 July, as part of NAIDOC Week. This year’s NAIDOC in the City event includes a free, all-ages, night-time live music concert from 6pm featuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists including hip hop […]
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Join us and be immersed in the profound beauty of Mozart’s Requiem as our young artists take centre stage at Stephen’s Uniting Church. The sacred echoes of this masterful composition create a transformative experience for all who witness it. The emotional depth and spiritual intensity of one of Mozart’s most beloved and famous works […]
With a voice that demands attention combined with the angelic tones of the harp, Alana Conways’s remarkable talent is making its mark on the Australian music scene. Alana’s musical journey has taken her on extensive tours across Australasia, both on land and sea, captivating audiences with her soulful and powerful vocals. Her performances have graced […]
The announcement of Dev’s inclusion on the lineup for Vivid 2024 was met with great enthusiasm by fans of the East London-born artist. Upon arrival at the Opera House, it was evident that the crowd consisted heavily of Dev-otees who were there to take whatever journey Hynes had in store for us. […]
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ARE YOU READY FOR A MARVELLOUS PARTY? THE EMERALD BROTHERS INVITE YOU TO THE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR. ONCE AN AUTO BODY SHOP, NOW SYDNEY’S MOST SALACIOUS SUPPER CLUB. Filled to the brim with sensational showgirls, exquisite jaw-dropping acrobatics, spine tingling live vocals and an ever rotating cast of the world’s greatest entertainers. Park […]
Darren Heinrich is a Sydney-based organist, pianist and educator who holds a 1st class Honours degree in Jazz from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He has recently completed his PhD research in Jazz Organ Improvisation. His influences incorporate the entire spectrum of the Jazz idiom, from its earliest ragtime roots to modern jazz. He regularly […]
Discover a secret Sydney with co-curators Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil and Ross Heathcote, at a bespoke series of piano performances by iconic Australian artists in heritage Sydney spaces. Every Friday this July look forward to inspired and diverse music, through the original compositions, interpretations, and improvisations by four contemporary Australian musicians – Jim Moginie, Chris Abrahams ARIA-award winning jazz musician […]
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