Blues and Roots ARIA award winners The Audreys are special guests headlining the Q150 Shed’s visit to the Gold Coast at Evandale Park, Bundall from 10-12 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 help celebrate Queensland’s 150th birthday and the Q150 Shed is one way we to take celebrations right around the State,” Ms Bligh said.
“It’s Queensland’s newest touring entertainment venue based on the iconic Australian shearing shed, giving people the opportunity to enjoy entertainment on their doorstep.
“Special guests The Audreys, will headline the Shed’s final show on Saturday night, 12 December, so come and experience firsthand the great sound that won them the ARIA award for Blues and Roots music in 2006 and 2008.
“A host of other artists will also appear including singer-songwriters Ryan Murphy and Timothy Carroll, pop quartet Autumn Sun, organic roots band The Twine, high energy gypsy band Lola Lovina, and the Hope Island Harmonists.
“There’s also free dance workshops at 3.30pm each day with urban dance company Raw Dance; Bank of Queensland will host its ‘Funny’ Money workshops for kids, and you can take time to visit the ‘where we from’ banner exhibition, 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 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 Gold Coast City Council.
2009 is Queensland’s 150th year of separation from New South Wales.
GOLD COAST Q150 SHED PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
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THURSDAY 10 DEC |
PERFORMANCE DAY 1 - GOLD COAST |
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1100 |
1130 |
Roger Davy |
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1130 |
1200 |
Hope Island Harmonists |
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1200 |
1230 |
The Lady and the Larrikin |
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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 |
The Twine |
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1900 |
Autumn Sun |
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Ryan Murphy |
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Raw Metal |
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FRIDAY 11 DEC |
PERFORMANCE DAY 2 - GOLD COAST |
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1100 |
1130 |
Roger Davy |
|
1130 |
1200 |
Hope Island Harmonists |
|
1200 |
1230 |
Lady and the Larrikin |
|
1530 |
1630 |
‘where we from…’ banners project exhibition |
|
1530 |
2300 |
Raw Dance Company Workshop |
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1700 |
1800 |
The Twine |
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1900 |
Timothy Carroll |
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Lolo Lovina |
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Raw Metal |
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SATURDAY 12 DEC |
PERFORMANCE DAY 3 - GOLD COAST |
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1530 |
2300 |
‘where we from…’ banners project exhibition |
|
1530 |
1630 |
Raw Dance Company Workshop |
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1700 |
1800 |
The Twine |
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1900 |
The Audreys |
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Lolo Lovina |
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
Brisbane pop quartet Autumn Sun will bring their sweet coastal sounds and chilled out pop vibes to the Gold Coast leg of the Q150 Shed Tour. This young band has fast earned a reputation as one of the hottest live acts in the country and their intimate and energetic brand of live show is not to be missed.
Inspiration: Autumn Sun formed after vocalist Jana Penshorn and guitarist Terry Hesketh met whilst working in a bakery. Originally, the duo planned to work as a covers act but before long, the original tunes were flowing.
Most influenced by: The magical Queensland landscape. Katie Noonan and Kate Miller-Heidke.
Achievements: The release of their second EP this year and the completion of their first national tour.
On Q150 Shed: “We are very excited to be a part of this celebration for the state that we all love! We are really looking forward to bringing our music to the Q150 Shed and are honoured to be involved.”
Jana Penshorn, 0403 979 799 or (07)5428 6996, info@autumnsun.com.au
Ryan Murphy, an exciting up and coming soulful singer-songwriter guitarist will enchant you with his original music about everyday life and relationships. Music has been his life since he was 16. He is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium’s Bachelor of Popular Music degree. At the Q150 Shed he’ll play a selection of songs including some from his recently release EP Read My Mind.
His inspiration: Everyday life and relationships.
Most influenced by: Soloists like John Mayer and his album Room for Squares.
Achievements: Singing before an audience of 15,000 at a Gold Coast Titans game This year releasing debut six-track EP Read My Mind.
On Q150 Shed: “Queensland’s where I grew up and it’s good to be part of the show. It’s quite an achievement being 150.”
Ryan Murphy via Dan Ceh, 0410 752 719, who_agencies@live.com.au
Singer-songwriter Timothy Carroll and his band will impress you with their original take on folk, country and soul songs off the recently released debut album For Bread & Circuses which was given four stars by reviewers in both The Australian and the Courier-Mail. Backed by Drummer Will Eager and clarinet player Rebecca Craner from the Dock Gypsy orchestra, Andy Donald on the keyboard and The Troubadour singer-songwriter and harmonist Corinna Scanlan, this group promise to give Q150 Shedders a night to remember.
Inspiration: The great story teller Woody Guthrie.
Most influenced by: Bright Eyes, Jeffrey Lewis and Al Green.
Achievements: Release of debut album For Bread and Circuses this year. Winner of the Song of the Year and Folk Song awards at Q Music's Q Song Awards 2009.
On Q150 Shed: "It's an honour to perform in the Q150 Shed. I was born and raised in Brisbane and I am very fond of Queensland. It's very exciting to be living and writing music in the tropics with its vibrant atmosphere and diverse people ."
(Timothy Carroll via Tyler McLoughlan, Mucho-Bravado, 3878 5401, 0458 293 167, tyler@mucho-bravado.com)
Grab your dancing shoes. Lolo Lovina, a six-person high energy band will bring an exotic mix of Hungarian Gypsy music, French Chanson, Tango and 60s British Pop to the Q150 Shed in a whirl of colour and excitement.
Inspiration: Group members’ Hungarian Gypsy and Moldovian heritage.
Most influenced by: Edith Piaff and Reg Livermore.
Achievements: Being discovered on Youtube and performing at the Opera House on the selection of Brian Eno. Nominated for an ABC Limelight Award for quality music achievement 2009.
On Q150 Shed: “We are really excited to be part of the Q150 Shed both for the occasion and for the venue which is very close to our Gypsy hearts.”
Sarah Bedak-Rockliffe, 0425 209 900, sarahbedak@optusnet.com.au
The Singing Waiter Roger Davy has been singing for his supper since he was a youngster. Officially qualified in hospitality management – a singing career backstop – as well as operatic singing – don’t be surprised if he asks if you care for a glass of champagne or a song at the Q150 Shed. The correct answer is ‘a song please kind sir, Nessun Dorma or O Sole Mio perhaps or of course an operatic rendition of your choice’.
His inspiration: People asking him to break out in song while he was waiting on tables and the concept was born.
Most influenced by: Luciano Pavoriti and how he brought opera to the people.
Achievements: Performing two years in a row at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Singapore. Taking the Singing Waiter act around Australia and overseas.
On Q150 Shed: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to be selected to perform. It’s an honour to be part of the array of talent in the Q150 Shed.”
Roger Davy 0414 725 097, roger@vavachi.com.au
The Hope Island Harmonists are a multicultural group of four who love to sing acapella and share their songs of joy with others. They have a bevy of group and individual awards to show for it. Rina Mahon from Japan is a soprano and tenor and has a golden voice. She also sings with Harmony in Paradise. John Mahon is a lead singer with The Blenders and runs a gospel quartet on the Gold Coast. Keith Lay also loves gospel music and sings bass with the Brisbane River City Clippers. Gunther Illek has won gold with The Blenders three years running from 2007 to 2009. In the Q150 Shed their singing will stir you. You might just want to rush up and join them.
Inspiration: (Gunther Illek) After immigrating to Australia in 2004 Gunther wanted to contribute something to the local community and integrate as quickly as possible. He loved music and so established the Hope Island Harmonists as a social singing group with neighbourhood friends.
Most influenced by: (Gunther Illek) The acappella group that opened the citizenship ceremony on the on the day Gunther became Australian.The group was a mini chorus from The Blenders.
Achievements: The knowledge that their singing brings joy to people in the community.
On Q150 Shed: “All members of the HIH are proud to be part of this event. As a
mixed quartet (American, German, Japanese and an Aussie) we will sing out with joy and tell our "Story of Love" to the audience. We are a living example of the true Aussie spirit, "We are one, but we are many, and from all the lands of Earth we come. We have a dream, and sing with one voice. I am, you are, we are Australian".
(Gunther Illek, 5510 8257, illek@gunther@gmail.com)
Soloists Liza Beamish and Lachlan Baker in the Lady and the Larrikin are an electric popera duo who cleverly combine their gift of song with comedy. At the Q150 Shed they will weave their special blend of musical magic spiced with humour. Don’t be surprised if you want to laugh out loud at their impersonations of Tom Jones, Elvis or their spoofs of Granada and The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
Inspiration: They duo were thrown together in a concert at Seagulls in Northern NSW about four years ago and the rest is history.
Most influenced by: Sarah Brightman and Andrew Bocelli for sound.
Achievements: the 2008 NARPACA tour of Queensland where the duo received standing ovations at every venue they performed in. Singing at QPAC and GCAC. Opera in the Park performances at various locations including the Gold Coast and Northern NSW.
On the Q150 Shed: “It’s a great honour to be part of the Q150 Shed. It’s just a wonderful celebration and chance to showcase local talent and say Happy Birthday Queensland.”
(Lachlan Baker, 5564 8234, 0422 004 583 liza@lizabeamish.com)
The ‘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.
The Twine twosome are playing all original, Australian roots music that is completely organic, live and created without any backing tapes or electronic music. Damio and Melani both play five instruments each, at once, so even though they are only a two piece, they sound like 10! Multi-tasking at its best.
Inspiration: Buskers at heart, they are motivated by a deep passion for good, original, live music, and each other. They just love playing together.
Most influenced by: Melani’s biggest influence was Granma Flo who played honky tonk in bars and sat her under the piano when she was tot.
Achievements: The Twine biggest achievement was winning the Australian Busking championships in 2009, in Brisbane.
On Q150 Shed: We love Australia, and are so lucky to live in Queensland...so it is such an honour to be included in something so wonderful.
Melani Miller, 0433 184 181, thetwine@bigpond.com
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