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6-9pm Saturday 10 October 2020
The Artist Shed
88 Wollongong Street Fyshwick ACT

Paverty started in 1970 and continue to play an eclectic mix of traditional and original songs, ballads and instrumentals with country, blues, rock, bluegrass, skiffle and jug band influences.  The Pavs will have you up and dancing (1.5 metres apart!) in no time. 

They are joined by Turnip Sundae – cellist Rita Woolhouse, guitarist Fred Pilcher and Simone Dawson on flute and tenor guitar. These great musicians will be playing some of Fred’s favourite songs, Simone’s original material and Rita’s funky tunes.  The Turnips blend vocals, instruments and rhythms to create a perfect contemporary sound.

Tickets #20,  limited seating, bookings recommended at https://artistsshed.com.au/events/ or phone 0407 607 516.

5 – 8pm, Saturday 29 August 2020
88 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick.

Get ready for a toe tapping fun night!

Here for a good time (not for a long time!), Sneaky Jeremiah promise to have your toes tapping and your booty swaying… rock and roll, soul, rhythm and blues, popular anthems and a little bit of country.

Jen and Jim will kick off at 5pm.  They  are a popular local duo that play unique arrangements of original and well known songs.  Jenny Sawer’s powerful voice and musicianship are complemented by James Halligan’s seductive harmonies and rhythmic guitar.

More information is on the Artists Shed Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/2412220599080239

The Artists Shed
88 Wollongong Street Fyshwick ACT
Sunday 13 September, 3.30 – 5.30pm
Bookings essential

Australians have proved time and time again that they are resilient, but truly, how does one come back from losing almost everything close to your heart?

On her own quest to answer that question and heal from the loss of her home, her beloved pets and the devastation of her community in the Mallacoota bushfires on New Year’s Eve 2019, award winning singer-songwriter, poet and photographer, Milena Cifali takes us on a personal journey towards recovery.

Her heartfelt new book, Mallacoota Time, was written against the larger backdrop of an unprecedented bushfire season and the coronavirus pandemic.

The launch will include music, poetry and book signing.

Bookings through Milena at [email protected] or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/766770794139075

Online on Friday 4 Sept 2020 at 7pm, and Saturday Sept 5 at 2pm and 7pm

You are invited to interact online with the Griffyn Ensemble and some of Australia’s most inspiring First Nation musicians in three performances covering topics ranging from stolen generations to climate politics.

Continue Reading“Indigenous musicians join Griffyn Ensemble for Songs from a Stolen Senate”

Wednesday 2 September 2020
12.30pm  on the Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s YouTube channel
2pm  on the Sydney Opera House YouTube channel

This 45-minute celebratory event, designed especially for children aged 3 to 11, will inspire the community about the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s first languages and why learning in language is important.

It will feature ILF Ambassador Jessica Mauboy and long-time supporter Archie Roach.

Continue Reading“Indigenous Literacy Day goes live around Australia”

The Street Theatre
Friday 7 August 2020 at 5pm
Book online at https://www.thestreet.org.au/shows/first-seen-milk-dylan-van-den-berg-0
Free; donations welcome

Spanning two centuries, Milk tracks a conversation between three Aboriginal ancestors: an old woman is dying, clutching the stone that should have killed her sealer husband; a middle-aged woman curls her hair in preparation for another date; a young man grapples with the past before plunging headfirst into an uncertain future.

Continue Reading“First Seen 2020: Milk By Dylan Van den Berg”

Hidden Thoughts II: Return to Sender
Composed by Dr Katy Abbott
Performed by the Flinders Quartet with mezzo soprano Dimity Shepherd and actor Richard Piper
Streaming live at 7pm, Thursday 23 July 2020

Hidden Thoughts II: Return to Sender is a musical response by Melbourne composer Katy Abbott to the many letter sent by Australians to asylum seekers on Nauru last decade, nearly 2000 of which were returned unopened.

Featuring spoken word and music, the piece was to have been performed at this year’s Canberra International Music Festival.

Continue Reading“World premiere of musical tribute to asylum seekers”

Sunday 19 July 2020, 2-5pm
88 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick ACT

Darcy Welsh is a local singer/songwriter who has performed in venues and at festivals over the last five years. Darcy’s unique voice and unassuming manner lie at the heart of all his music. He sings solo and also in the band “The Love” which will be joining him for a few songs.

Nicholas Lee-Murphy is a multi-award winning singer/songwriter who has been based in Canberra since 2012. He has been playing live for 14 years in multiple bands as well as solo.

His style is a mix of disconnected comedy amongst deep thinking emotional songs seeking to strike a nostalgic chords with its listeners. Nicholas has shared the stage with the Black Sorrows, Moving Pictures and the Super Jesus.

Tickets $20.  Social distancing and cleaning requirements in place. Café will be open and a BBQ in the break,

New dates: 14 July – 4 August 2020
Palace Electric Cinema Canberra

The 31st French Film Festival had barely begun before it was disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions. But the Festival will resume nationally on 14 July, with 28 films confirmed.

Continue Reading“Bastille Day relaunch for Alliance Française French Film Festival”

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The Artist’s Shed
Unit 1-3, Lower ground, 88 Wollongong St, Fyshwick
Sunday 26 July 2020, 2 -5pm

The Awesome plays jazz-folk fusion, featuring Milena Cifali and Jim Horvath, and Dorothy-Jane’s duets are with Ali Penney, Johnny Reynolds and, Jeff Prime.

Enquires and bookings: Annette 0412 101 534, DJ 0411 065 189.

Admission: $20 at the door, booking required because of limited seating in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions.

The Bohemian Coffee and Wine Bar will be open,  BBQ available during intermission (usual cost $5).

 

Saturday 25 July 8pm 
Virtual tickets available https://www.thestreet.org.au/
Live audience tickets fully booked

A night of song, witty banter, magnifique music and sheer joie de vivre is promised as  chanteuses Abby Dobson – ‘Baby’ (Leonardo’s Bride) and Lara Goodridge – ‘Lulu’ (FourPlay) preview a little of their upcoming Album Trois and present an evening of beauty, elegance and general Frenchiness. Their band will accompany them at this live and streamed performance.

Continue Reading“Baby et Lulu – The Street Theatre”

The Johnny Reynolds Band and Dan Fernandes  
Sunday 5 July from 2-5pm
88 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick

The Johnny Reynolds Band has been playing in Canberra for a few years now. They sing original Johnny Reynolds compositions and a few classic covers. The style of music is best described as funky, bluesy, atmospheric rock.

Dan Fernandes has been playing and writing music for over 40 years. He covers a broad range of genres – R&B, soul, funk, reggae, pop, country, blues. Dan performs mostly original music but will always have a Bob Dylan song or two to share.

For this one time only, tickets are $10 – half price!  

Margaret and Frank have social distancing and cleaning requirements in place. Hand sanitiser too!

The café will be open and there is a BBQ in the break – a variety of food will be available at a very reasonable price.

Come along and enjoy live music and the great atmosphere at the Artists Shed.  Come a little earlier and you will have time to wander around the gallery and get drinks at the café before you settle in.

More information at the Artists Shed Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/707226603399025/

Live online festival  at www.platformriverina.com
2pm – 8.30pm 27 June 2020

Eastern Riverina Arts presents PLATFORM, a space purpose-built within a modified shipping container. Configurable as a sensory space, chill-out area, exhibition space or small stage, throughout the course of an event, festival-goers can visit Platform to engage the senses or take some time out in a calming environment.

Continue Reading“PLATFORM – multi-sensory mobile art space”