Music Gigs and Venues
The start of 2011 has been quite a stellar one for the internationally renowned hard rock/metal group CHROMIUM. Just having completed the crowd vocals for their upcoming third release, CHROMIUM are on a path for great things this year. Fans got a first glimpse and listen to the new album this past week and the reaction was astounding.
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BBC TV Crew On Montserrat Filming Sir George Martin Documentary
Sir George Martin Documentary
A two-man crew from Arena, an arts and culture programme on British Broadcasting Corporation TV (BBC TV) is presently on island to finalize work on a documentary about the legendary music producer and former manager of the Beatles, Sir George Martin. [Read more…]
ENLIGHTEN Canberra
Tickets are now on sale for Canberra’s exciting new event, ENLIGHTEN: See Canberra in a whole new light, which premiers in March 2011.
“I encourage people to buy their tickets early to avoid missing out on what promises to be an exciting event that will showcase the nation’s capital in a whole new light and, in conjunction with the Canberra Festival, enhance Canberra’s vibrancy during autumn by creating a ‘city in festival’,” Australian Capital Tourism General Manager, Simonne Shepherd said.
“Held over four nights in March, ENLIGHTEN will light up Canberra’s autumn nights with spectacular entertainment, amazing architectural lighting, unique after-dark experiences at national attractions and a vibrant event hub on the stunning foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin.
“Gather your friends and head to the event hub where you can see exclusive performances by music legends George Benson (Friday 11 March) and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (Saturday 19 March). Charismatic crooner, Chris Isaak, will take time out of his national tour to perform on Friday 18 March and a major act for Saturday 12 March will be announced in January 2011.
“See the National Gallery of Australia, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House and the Parliament House in a new light when they open their doors after dark with special one-off activities and spectacularly lit facades.”
Highlights include: Live at the Sculpture Garden, aand entertainment event at the National Gallery of Australia plus late night viewing of the Ballet Russes: the art of costume exhibition; a tour of Spies, Leaks and Scandals exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House uncovering some of the stories that made Australia; a behind the scenes tour of the Parliamentary art collection and architecture of Parliament House followed by a banquet and live entertainment on Queens Terrace.
ENLIGHTEN tickets range from AUD$91.20* for a Gold package to $136.20* for a Platinum package, which includes an after-dark premium experience at a national attraction.
Frock Up, Jazz Up, Come Up To The Blue Mountains Region For A Festival To Celebrate ‘The Roaring 20s…And All That Jazz
Blue Mountain 20's Jazz Festival
Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can.
F.Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby.
During February 2011 you could be forgiven for thinking the past was being repeated in the Blue Mountains region as it celebrates the inaugural ‘Roaring 20s…and all that Jazz!’ Festival, a month long programme of events harking back to the heyday period of the 1920s.
The 20s was a ‘roaring’ time in the region, as it was around the world. To holiday-makers and honeymooners, Katoomba was the holiday capital of the state. The motor car had revolutionised tourist activity and already there were some 270 plus holiday rental cottages. People spent the days touring the sights and promenading to put ‘roses’ in their cheeks in the mountain air; souvenir crockery with images of the Three Sisters and Leura Cascades was a popular purchase and in the evenings visitors danced, roller-skated and attended the latest moving pictures. The village of Lithgow was enjoying the prosperity of its industrial heyday and many visitors were already travelling to Jenolan Caves, near the township of Oberon to discover the delights of the underground.
Flamboyant 1920s fads around the world included flagpole sitting, goldfish swallowing, dance marathons and crossword puzzles. Whilst none of these will be in the calendar during The Roaring 20s…and all that Jazz! Festival, visitors who frock up, jazz up and come up to visit will be able to re-live this golden era.
If you want to do the dances of the era – the Black Bottom and the Shimmy-or even the dances of today, book your tickets for the 1920s Ball in the Grand Dining Room of The Carrington Hotel (Saturday 12 February).
Gather in the grounds of Everglades Historic House and Garden, Leura on 14 February for a Great Gatsby themed Valentine’s Day Lunch.
You can even re-live the 1927 royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) to Jenolan Caves. On Saturday 5 February there will be special cave tours commemorating the visit, a vintage car display and a royal dinner in the evening at Chisolm’s Restaurant in Caves House where the original Royal menu will be recreated including Lobster Neuberg, Chicken Chartrouse and Wild Duck in Brigarade Sauce.
Or sit at the flicks at the 1920s movie festival being screened at Lithgow Valley Community Cinema (Friday 25 and Saturday 26 February). Movies showing include ‘Buddy’ – the true story of Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Lintz, an eccentric socialite in the 1920s likened to a modern day Noah, and her relationship with Buddy the gorilla.
And what would a 1920s festival be without the invitation to ‘frock up’ for this was a decade of fashion innovation? Dress hem lines rose, women started to wear their hair short and men started to dress in ‘sportswear’.
Visitors to the region in February who don attire from the era and attend any of the festival events and submit a photo will be in the running for a best costume prize, judged by Charlotte Smith, the curator of the famous Darnell Collection, considered the largest private vintage clothing collection in Australia.
The 1920s was certainly a high time in the Blue Mountains region. Come and re-create the past during the month of February 2011 at The Roaring 20s…and all that Jazz! Festival.
Urban Myth Club return to the dance music scene with a new album due for a late February release. But as their 2006 debut ‘Helium’ sold over 10,000 copies (and counting) and tracks still pop up on the playlist on late night radio or in a down-and-dirty dive bar as often as they do at Hampstead yoga classes – some might say they’ve never been away… [Read more…]
Out of nowhere, Stacey Jackson a mother of four has gate-crashed the dance music charts and her infectious new dance floor-filling anthem ‘I am a Woman’ is truly a call to arms for yummy mummy’s everywhere! [Read more…]
It’s Saturday night at the Club A-Go-Go where the hems are high and the fringes low and the blokes and birds are on the pull. The songs are a nostalgic pastiche of sounds from the Sixties which tell a tale of young love and teenage dreams. After breaking all records at the Arts Theatre in London’s West End, A Slice of Saturday Night, went on to complete four major UK national tours and returned to the West End’s Strand Theatre starring Dennis Waterman. [Read more…]
Do you aspire to be a great DJ? 
Would you like to be successful in any walk of life?
Do you want to propel your DJ’ing career right to the very top?
Now, drawing on his twenty years of experience as a leading international DJ, Danny Rampling shares the secrets that have made him one of the most revered names in his industry – secrets that will help you become more successful in your music, your business and your life.
Step-by-step, making use of personal anecdote and a wealth of easy-to-follow diagrams and examples, this jargon-free guide will explain:
*how to choose and set up your equipment
*basic to advanced DJ’ing skills, including beatmatching,FX,EQ and scratching
*the essentials of setting up and promoting gigs
*producing mixes and cutting records
*mobile and radio DJ’ing
*the financial, legal and commercial need-to-knows that will transform you musical talent into business success. [Read more…]
“Jah Wobble is one of the great English originals. He may have started out as the backbone of the early Public Image Ltd, but he has gone on to fuse dub with jazz-rock, English folk and (most recently) far eastern themes… He’s in a class of his own”
Robin Denselow, The Guardian
Great British world-beat and global innovator, poet, singer, composer and all round maverick, Jah Wobble stages a not-to-be-missed one off music gig on his home turf. 30 years of innovation leads to a double hit.
Japanese Dub is an electronic acoustic adventure scrapping the ancient sounds of Japan against cutting edge electronica – a true fusion of East and West sensibilities that proves once again Jah’s creative fire.
Followed by a journey into the mind of Miles Davis and a jazz band including George King (Keyboards), Sean Corby (Trumpet), Clive Ball (Flute), Chris Cookson (Trumpet), Marc-Layton-Bennett (Drums), Nevill Murray (Percussion) and Chris Cookson (Guitar).
What the critics said:
“One of world music’s most intelligently eclectic mavericks”
Sue Steward, Songlines
“All credit to Wobble for his continual investigations into music from other cultures”
Jake Kennedy, Record Collector
“Jah Wobble [is] one of the essential musicians in the world music scene”
Angel Romero, worldmusiccentral.org
The Haven’s Got Talent finals staged at Primrose Valley Holiday Park attracted talented youngsters from all over the country for an exceptional showcase of singers and dancers.
The event was the result of contests held at 10 key Haven parks during the six weeks of the summer holidays. Winners were invited back to Primrose Valley for a free break over half term to compete for the overall title and prize money of £1000.
Judges included top X Factor finalists Same Difference and Tommy Dee of Tommy Dee Entertainments who books thousands of visiting cabaret acts each year for Haven Holidays.
Overwhelmed by the standard of the performers, Same Difference said that winners Ryan and Greg Bradshaw who were just 12 and 15, reminded them of themselves when they started out! The two brothers gave a fabulous performance of ‘Where is the Love’ which had the audience dancing in the aisles.
Haven director Howard Rawlings said: “We didn’t know we had so much talent at Haven, but we do now! This is certainly something for the future.”
Haven’s evening entertainment programme for 2011 includes stage-shows from their own Fun Stars, party dances and character shows for the kids, summer-time pantos, circus acts, top tribute bands and star acts from the Britain’s cabaret circuit as well as action-packed days with kid’s clubs, day-time shows, sports and organised activities.
Book early to get the best possible savings on all that Haven Holidays has to offer for next year. Currently you can save up to 50% on Spring and early Summer breaks with up to 25% savings on peak summer holiday dates. Prices start at less than £100 for four night break for a family of up to six people.
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