Multi-award winning songbird Katy Steele and Blues and Roots ARIA award winners The Audreys are the special guests headlining the Q150 Shed’s stint at Musgrave Park in South Brisbane from 2-4 December, Premier Anna Bligh said today.
The Q150 Shed kicked off its second tour in Caboolture on 30 October, before travelling to Blackall, Augathella, Cherbourg, Warwick, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
“We want as many Queenslanders as possible to join Queensland’s 150th birthday celebrations and the Q150 Shed is one way we are taking the celebrations right around the State,” she said.
“It’s Queensland’s newest touring entertainment venue based on the typical Australian shearing shed, giving people the opportunity to enjoy fantastic entertainment on their doorstep.
“At the Q150 Shed in Brisbane, Katy Steele (of Little Birdy fame) will step out with her guitar and treat everyone to her fantastic voice or you can hear firsthand the great sound that won The Audreys the Blues and Roots ARIA awards in 2006 and 2008.
“Later each night the floor will rock to the beat of different Queensland bands including Starscream 13, Tin Can Radio and Skinny Jean.
“On Thursday morning local soprano group the 10divas will perform and Paisley Lane will take you on a sentimental journey to the days of cabaret glamour.
“There are also free dance workshops at 3.30pm each day with urban dance company Raw Dance; the Bank of Queensland will be host its ‘Funny’ Money workshops for kids, and people can take time to visit the ‘where we from’ banners exhibition which is a visual display depicting the Indigenous relationships between land, identity and culture.
“The Q150 Shed is a great treat, and I encourage people to visit it, grab a bite to eat and enjoy some fantastic entertainment.”
Bank of Queensland Managing Director David Liddy said the celebrations in the Q150 Shed were proving very popular.
“It’s a very special year for all Queenslanders with Q150 reflecting the fascinating and powerful growth story that is Queensland’s history,” he said.
“There’s been a lot of positive change during that time and for this I think we all should be justifiably proud.
“The Bank’s involvement with Queensland’s 150th celebrations is in keeping with our commitment to support the communities in which we operate.
“During our 135-year history, we have grown hand-in-hand with the Queensland community, and our unique owner-managed branch model saw us achieve a national presence in 2007, with branches now in every Australian State and Territory.
Admission for the Q150 Shed’s day program is free. Tickets for the main show (from 7pm each night) are on sale from $20 and available from Monday 2 November online at www.q150.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 762 545. (All tickets are inclusive of GST and booking fees. Additional charges for credit card (1.75% of the total order) and postage ($4.95 per order) may apply).
For the full Q150 Shed entertainment lineup, venue information or to purchase tickets or register for the workshops, visit www.q150.qld.gov.au
The first tour of the Q150 Shed in June and July this year took in Mount Isa, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and Maryborough.
The Q150 Shed is presented by the Bank of Queensland, and supported by Bundaberg Rum, Clovely Estate, Kirks Softdrinks, XXXX, APN Newspapers, Macquarie Southern Cross Media, Network 10, Nova 106.9FM and Quest Community Newspapers. The Q150 Shed has also received the support of the Brisbane City Council.
2009 is Queensland’s 150th year of separation from New South Wales.
BRISBANE Q150 SHED PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
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Wed 2 DEC |
PERFORMANCE DAY 1 - BRISBANE |
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1530 |
2300 |
‘where we from…’ banners project exhibition |
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1530 |
1630 |
Raw Dance Company Workshop |
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1700 |
1800 |
Jazzy Chats |
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1900 |
Mzaza |
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Katy Steele |
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Raw Metal |
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2230 |
Tin Can Radio |
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THURS 3 DEC |
PERFORMANCE DAY 2 – BRISBANE |
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1100 |
1145 |
10divas |
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1200 |
1245 |
Paisley Lane |
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1530 |
2300 |
‘where we from…’ banners project exhibition |
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1530 |
1630 |
Raw Dance Company Workshop |
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1700 |
1800 |
Jazzy Chats |
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1900 |
Carinda Christie |
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Katy Steele |
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Raw Metal |
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2230 |
Skinny Jean |
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FRI 4 DEC |
PERFORMANCE DAY 3 - BRISBANE |
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1530 |
2300 |
‘where we from…’ banners project exhibition |
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1530 |
1630 |
Raw Dance Company Workshop |
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1700 |
1800 |
Jazzy Chats |
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1900 |
Daisie May |
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The Audreys |
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Raw Metal |
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2230 |
Starscream 13 |
BRISBANE Q150 SHED LINEUP
Special guest Katy Steele is a 25 year old ARIA nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist originally from Perth and now living in Melbourne. Her vocal range, songwriting and satorial splendour have attracted favourable comparisons to PJ Harvey and Chrissie Hynde. Her band Little Birdy have released three GOLD certified albums, the Top Ten ARIA nominated album CONFETTI was released earlier this year. At the Q150 Shed you will be treated to Katy Steele solo armed with her unmistakable voice, poignant lyrics and guitar.
(Bernadette Faddoul, Eleven A Music Company, (02) 9310 1000, Bernadette@elevenmusic.com)
Special guest roots band, The Audreys, from South Australia have won two ARIA awards (2006 and 2008) for the best blues and roots album, no mean feat when you consider they have only released two albums. They have been described as ‘gorgeous by Rolling Stone Australia who gave them a four star review. The Courier-Mail described them as ‘brilliant, absolutely brilliant’ with a four-and-a-half star review rating. Singer song-writer Taasha Coates fronts the band, Michael Green is on violin, Grant Cummerford us on bass, Tristan Goodall is the acoustic king on banjo and guitar while Toby Lang is on the drums.
(Stu McCullough, Amplifire Music, 3358 5451, management @amplifiremusic.com)
Featuring four explosive dancers, Raw Dance Company’s RAW METAL showcases some of the most memorable moments of Queensland’s 150 year history. Raw Metal’s tongue-in-cheek presentation takes us back to the establishment of iconic Queensland brands, XXXX and Qantas as well as showcasing famous sporting personalities and the fashion and musical movement on the fluro 1980s. The RAW METAL dancers deliver a spectacular performance, combining explosive rhythms, pure comical genius, acrobatics and good old fashioned high energy dance. They will perform at all locations on the second tour of the Q150 shed.
(Andrew Fee, 3815 9729, 0414 418 239, Andrew.fee@rawdancecompany.com)
Raw Dance Company Workshops – The Raw Dance Company workshops focus on delivering healthy, physically active classes and providing choreography for students studying dance. Workshops participants in the Q150 tour can expect an exciting combination of hip hop, funk tap, and body percussion moves. The workshops are open to all ages. Register at www.q150.qld.gov.au
The 10divas soprano group will awe you with their sassy and sophisticated versions of operatic and musical theatre classics. They will serenade you with classical opera and popera songs like The Flower Duet and The Prayer, through to the all time favourite pop song Halleluyah. At the Q150 Shed they will also sing a brand new piece composed especially for the occasion by young Brisbane composer Lisa Cheney.
Inspiration: On Alicia's return to Brisbane from Melbourne to study at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music she saw that there were many men's operatic groups and no female group, so she fulfilled her burning desire to set up her own soprano supergroup, 10divas.
Most influenced by: Popera groups: The Ten Tenors, Il Divo and Amici Forever.
Achievements: Voted the people's choice award in the December 2008 Courier Mail's Christmas Star competition, performing in front of 10,000 people. The group is also looking forward to being televised live as part of the 2009 Lord Mayor's Carols in the City.
On Q150 Shed: "I think it is such an incredible concept. I have always been excited by the Spiegeltent and this is a corrugated iron version of that. It's a fantastic opportunity for local performers to showcase what they do and we'd love to see more of these kinds of opportunities in Brisbane."
(Alicia Lee, 0418 783 082, dreamcatchermgt@gmail.com<mailto:dreamcatchermgt@gmail.com>)
The four Paisley Lane vocalists at the Q150 Shed will take you on a sentimental journey back in time to the glamorous cabaret performances of the 1940s and 50s with their renditions of When I fall in love and As time goes by, all part of Paisley Lane’s Orange Coloured Sun show.
Inspiration: Laine’s parents Lorraine Starr and Brian Morley who were entertainers in the Brisbane of the late 1950s.
Most influenced by: Music of Nat King Cole and Glen Miller.
Achievements: Their new single Poets and Dreamers just released in 2009. Doing what they enjoy, singing and performing in glamorous gowns that you just don’t see any more.
On Q150 Shed: “We’re really excited to be part of Queensland’s 150th Celebrations. We’ve always wanted to be part of something big like this.”
(Laine Loxlea-Danann, 0413 623 053, laine@lainemusic.com.au)
‘where we from …’ banners project exhibition depicts the Indigenous relationships between land, identity and culture through a visual arts program in an environment created to revitalise cultural connections between young people and Elders. Elders share beliefs and stories while participants create artwork.
Jazzy Chats is 17 member jazz band formed four years ago. It's where classic jazz standards meet blues, rock and swing and then the magic happens. Among other favourites, at the Q150 Shed the band's unique collection of artists will play their signature piece the Stray Cat Strut, written by Brian Setzer. Expect soulful jazz, big band classics as well as up tempo rock music and everything in between.
Inspiration: Love of music and being able to get together, have fun, and share their zest for music with the audience.
Most influenced by: The big band era of the 1940s and 50s.
Achievements: Playing at so many weddings and community events. Getting on really well in celebration of their diverse musical backgrounds.
On Q150 Shed: "For us it's a great honour and privilege to be able to take part in celebrating this great State of Queensland which enables us to be the artists we are and has such a great enjoyment and appreciation of art."
Michelle Carthew, 0409 818 083, michelle@jazzychats.com
MZAZA, Brisbane’s up and coming world fusion band’s debut CD Parliament of The Birds launched this year to a full venue, received rave reviews, extensive online and print press coverage, as well as national airplay. In the Q150 Shed the group will performs their unique blend of exotic sounds with irresistible sensuality and soul. Born in France to French and Moroccan parents, Pauline Maudy sings in French, Spanish, Turkish and Arabic. Bill Anderson plays ud, and wind instruments including, ney, kaval and tin whistle. Greta Kelly plays violin and kemanche (a spikefiddle with Persian/Turkish origins). Miranda Deutsch, on guitar, plays with a manouche flavour. Stephen Cuttriss is on the accordion, and percussionist Jordan Stamos plays darabuka and bendir.
Inspiration: People they meet, music they hear, words and stories they read, each other, stories, talented musicians from across the globe and their fans.
Most influenced by: Balkan songs, Middle Eastern sounds, French music icons like Piaf and Gainsbourg, Tony Gatliff (great filmmaker). Music of the gypsies from around the world, North Africa, Manu Chao, Nouvelle Vague.
Achievements: The recent release of The Parliament of Birds (Mzaza-2009), national airplay, performing at the Valley Fiesta, Brisbane Festival (to sold out shows!), Q150 Shed , Woodford Folk Festival 2009, The Woodford Planting Festival 2009, Greenfest 2009.
On Q150 Shed: "We love that we are bringing the world to Queensland! In a shed! Amazing. We can't wait."
(Pauline Maudy, 0419 669 596, paulinemaudymusic@gmail.com)
Carinda Christie is a singer-songwriter soloist and guitarist that has received gob-smacking reviews for her soulful performances. At the Q150 Shed in Brisbane she will entrance you with her original music, her infectious rhythms of acoustic and dobro slide guitars and big soulful voice with a dash of stomp box.
Inspiration: Every day life, family and friends.
Most influenced by: The music of Joan Armatrading, Tracy Chapman, Elvis Presley and Powderfinger.
Achievements: Performing at gigs like the opening of the Goodwill Games in Brisbane in 2001 and Cairns Esplanade in 2003. Supporting Johnnie Johnson, Billy Thorpe, Wendy Matthews and Grace Knight to name a few. Launching her debut album in 2004 and her up and coming sixth album next year (2010). This year Carinda has been in demand at some of Queensland’s most prestigious festivals such as the Yungaburra Folk Festival, Cairns Carnival, Wallaby Creek and Brisbane Festival to name a few.
On Q150 Shed: "It means quite a lot to me that I was chosen to perform in the Q150 Shed because it's opened me up to a whole new audience and greater
opportunities as well as being proud as a Queenslander, to play on Queensland's anniversary. It's just fantastic. Even though I am well-known in Cairns, there are still people who haven't heard of me and so playing at the Q150 Shed is a great opportunity for me to be promoted and be seen by a wider audience.”
(Carinda Christie, 07 40 976 014 or 0418 456 454, music@carindachristie.com)
Daisie May is one of three bands fronted by French-born singer Pauline Maudy. Joining her is Matt Ward on guitar (who, along with Pauline, is the main songwriter), Ben McBurnie on bass and Anthony Judd on drums. Daisie May's tunes are about raw emotions, raw sound, high energy and having good time. This young band has been filling the streets of Brisbane with, attitude, heart, kookiness, and the sweet sounds of rock'n'roll for about a year and has already developed a sturdy following.
Inspiration: The sounds of Nick Cave, Magic Dirt, PJ Harvey, along with pioneers of Queensland music such as the Saints and Custard. Of course there are many bands from Queensland who inspire us today too.
Most influenced by: Pauline is influenced by growing up in Europe and Queensland, the people she has played with since she stepped up to the stage in 2003 (including the members of Daisie May, Mzaza and Starscream13), the people she crosses paths with, and any interesting song that catches her ear.
Achievements: Being part of three great bands - Daisie May (rock), Mzaza (fusion of Middle Eastern, French and Spanish music), Starscream13 ('80s disco pop), recent release of Parliament of Birds CD (Mzaza-2009), national airplay, performing at the Valley Fiesta, Brisbane Festival, Q150 Shed and at Woodford.
On Q150 Shed: "It's been exciting for me to be chosen to perform with one of the bands at three locations of the Q150 Shed, not to mention having my three bands as part of the tour! Daisie May is playing in Caboolture and Augathella while Starscream13 and Mzaza will be in Brisbane. We're really excited about the tour, about meeting people from around Queensland and sharing music and stories with them. I think the Shed is a fantastic idea."
(Pauline Maudy, 0419 669 596, paulinemaudymusic@gmail.com)
Tin Can Radio is an up and coming Brisbane band promising to make you want to get up and dance to their infectious blend of indie-electro tunes.
At the Q150 Shed this group will treat you to a high energy stage show that will have the audience partying and mouthing along to catchy hooks and light hearted choruses. Playing their popular song And Then Nothing a song about love lost and distance complications.
Inspiration: The monotony of daily life, sweaty party people.
Most influenced by: Bands like Seekae, The Foals and The Whitest Boy Alive.
Achievements: Self-titled debut EP launched this year, and playing to sold out shows.
On the Q150 Shed: "We feel good about it because it's like taking a snapshot in time on where music is at 150 years down the track and we have been selected to represent what's happening in music now."
Tom Wearne, 0418 661 174, tincanradio@gmail.com.
Avant pop group Skinny Jean will revive you with a blast of energy from the group’s debut album, Dolce Doggerel, released in September 2009 and packed with original songs like the group’s signature single Anhedonia and Aliens. Vocal harmonies outside the box are the name of the Skinny Jean game, with frontman Shem Allen and Andrew Sydes on guitar, Jemma Hicks on vibraphone, Graham Ritchie on base and Sam Schlencker on drums. At the Q150 Shed performance, Chris Perren will add to the band’s unique sound with his contribution of electronic blips and blops as well as ethereal ambient soundscapes.
Inspiration: Jamming together. Challenging listeners with their style of music.
Most influenced by: Everything from Miles Davis, Modest Mouse and Wes Anderson films.
Achievements: Launch of debut album in September 2009 – Dolce Doggeral as well as supporting bands like The Boat People, The John Steel Singers, Yves Klein Blue and Dead Letter Chorus.
On Q150 Shed: “We’re really excited about it. The Q150 Shed is a really unique place to play and it’s going to be a really cool experience for us to play on this special birthday occasion.”
(Sam Schlencker, via Steven Stavrakis, 0477 106 460, stav@shinyentertainment.com.au)
Starscream 13, a Brisbane 5-piece band that consistently delights audiences with their special blend of 80s alternative pop and new disco. The band is lead by French-born singer Pauline Maudy, with Greg Arnott on the keyboard, Nick Maskell on bass, Davey Spicer on the drums and David Sheehan on guitar. Since 2007, Starscream13 has been turning heads with a sound that sets them apart from other bands around the country.
Inspiration: The urge to make music that moves people.
Most influenced by: MGMT and Jefferson Airplane.
Achievements: Recording a great debut CD which is about to be released. Performing at the Spiegletent. Winning some recording time after wowing judges at the Zoo for the Legends of Rock competition. Supporting TZU and Snobscrilla. Making audiences smile and dance.
On Q150 Shed: "We are excited to have been chosen to play - there are so many great bands in Brisbane! We love composing and performing together. Playing in a new venue is always inspiring, especially when it has been travelling around Queensland and has been filled with so many bands and audiences from around the state. We are ready to blow the roof off the shed!"
(Pauline Maudy, 0419 669 596, paulinemaudymusic@gmail.com)
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