Nadia Sunde
An accomplished songwriter, cabaret artist, theatre actress, comedienne and former ABC radio presenter, Nadia Sunde is a standout performer, engaging and delighting her audience as she would an old friend. Her album 'Stoking The Fire' was 'Album of the Week' on ABC 612 following its release with a sell-out show at the Brisbane Jazz Club.
No Way José
No Way José is a salsa and jazz-inspired Latin ensemble, founded by Colombian pianist Juancho Manrique, Australian singer Amila Sargeant and Colombian percussionist Jośé Luis Mendez Rodríguez.
Rupert Boyd & Laura Metcalf
Based in New York, this duo pairs Australian guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf for an exciting musical experience. Inspired by the breadth of stylistic possibilities their instrumentation provides, the duo will perform Schubert's powerful "Arpeggione" Sonata, Manuel de Falla's flamenco-inspired Seven Popular Spanish Songs, Arvo Part's beautifully meditative "Spiegel im Spiegel" and other works by composers from South America, Europe and Australia.
Sarah Koppen
Infectious grooves, nifty guitar techniques with dashes of human beatboxing, Sarah Koppen is a one of a kind one-woman-band. Hailing from the small town of Innisfail in Far North Queensland, 27 year old Sarah Koppen is a guitarist known for blending traditional fingerstyle, funk, flamenco, two-handed tapping, beatboxing and percussive techniques into solo guitar material. She has recently built quite a buzz around herself from the ground up via busking to ever-growing crowds in Brisbane, earning herself a healthy following as well as recognition from publications such as GuitarWorld and UltimateGuitar. Following the release of her debut EP Santa Monica Street in 2018, Sarah toured around Queensland performing with renowned fingerstyle guitarists Michael Fix and Andrea Valeri.
Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra
Founded in 2014 on the sun-kissed shores of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, the Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra (SCGO) has become a musical beacon, radiating a harmonious blend of inclusivity, talent, and community spirit. At its helm stands the awarded guitarist and composer, Andrew Veivers, whose passion for music and dedication to fostering a welcoming environment has defined the orchestra's identity.
Swingin' Martinis
Take a couple of swingers, hand them microphones, slip them into tuxedos & what do you have? The Swingin’ Martinis!! With a double scoop of comedy, a generous serving of musical mayhem and some good old slapstick...The Swingin’ Martinis have put together a cocktail that any self-respecting Swinger will not want to miss out on!
The People's Orchestra
Come one... Come all ... From tin whistles to French horns, violins to ukuleles, guitars to clarinets, any instrument and players of all skill levels are welcome to join The People’s Orchestra in an all inclusive collaboration of dizzying heights, ambition – and fun. Andrew Veivers will push your musical boundaries, excite your sensory receptors, and suggest a version of an orchestra that you may have never considered - think session bar meets Wagner!?!
The Playlist
Favourite songs underscoring fabulous stories.
Stories of people and their connection to community.
An immersive theatrical experience combining live music, video projection, visual art, and spoken word to share a Playlist of your town.
Joyous, Heartbreaking, Mischievous, Hilarious. Music to match the sentiment of the story. Sentiment indivisible from its musical score.
The Smashing Bumpkins
The Smashing Bumpkins are a rollicking bush dance band based in Brisbane.
The View From Madeleine's Couch
The View From Madeleine's Couch is one of the finest Brazilian music ensembles in the country, and heading into their 17th year of making beautiful Brazilian music together. With the unmistakably lush voice of Anje West, (singing in Portuguese), and the gorgeous sounds of band-leader Kym Ambrose's vibraphone in the mix, Madcouch's music has taken them from some of the biggest jazz and world-music festivals in Australia, to concert stages in Brazil, where they performed with one of bossa nova's most legendary rhythm sections; Marcio Bahia (drums) and Mazinho Ventura (bass). With a repertoire that features bossa nova, samba, Brazilan jazz and award-winning original compostitions, the band presents an intimate and joyous evening, showcasing their unique take on the music they love.
Anje West: voice/percussion, Kym Ambrose: vibraphone, Andrew Shaw: double bass, Paul Hudson: drums, Bruce Woodward: guitar