RocKwiz Live Show  -  FIRST EVER LIVE NATIONAL TOUR of AUSTRALIA!

It had to happen! Dugald is breaking the RocKwiz team out of the confines of the Gershwin Room and bumping them into a Live Australian Tour!

Mistress of ceremonies Julia Zemiro; firm but fair co-host Brian Nankervis; the legendary RocKwiz Orkestra and Dugald (with mystery guests in tow) will be touring live for the first time ever in the shows five year on-air history! It will be just like you see on your tellie every Saturday night on SBS - but this time, so close you can smell them!

This incredible live tour of AFI Award winning RocKwiz's witty and exciting music trivia show will be purely for the pleasure of the local audiences who are lucky enough to catch it on stage. These shows are not for broadcast, which is all the more reason that each is a not-to-be-missed live event!

Since first screening in January 2005, RocKwiz has become SBS's Saturday night staple for the stay at home crowd. Now in its seventh series, the ground-breaking program has presented over 200 Australian and international musical recording and touring artists, some legends and some performing live on TV for the first time. There have been over 400 music trivia tragics plucked from the Gershwin Room audience and given their 30 minutes of geeky glory. 

RocKwiz is unique and exciting television, cleverly blending live music performances with engaging chat and music trivia questions. In an era where there are precious few opportunities to see live music performances on prime time TV, RocKwiz rates as the best of them by making the music the star of the show. This happens right from the kick-off where both guest artists are asked to sing their own songs before the serious questioning begins. Each episode climaxes when the guests duet on a classic song with the RocKwiz Orkestra to produce a unique, one-off musical moment and sometimes the most unlikely pairing will deliver the most magical performance. RocKwiz clearly loves and respects all forms of music - pop, rock, soul, roots, country and alternate/indie acts have all found a welcome, open door at RocKwiz.

You think you have seen school musicals? Think again!

Following the fabulous productions of Sound of Music and Seussical the Musical comes Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Come and see this wonderful production where cutlery and crockery come to life and discover the beauty within. This must see show of the year will dazzle you with a cast and crew of over 170 students this is a show not to be missed.

 

Class Clowns 

Sunshine Coast Council is partnering with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) to present Class Clowns, a national youth comedy competition and workshop program, for the first time on the coast. The competition has been run by MICF since 1996 and is aimed at young people aged 14 to 17 years (or in Year 9 to 12).  

At a Class Clowns gig, participants who have prepared a comedy routine (max 5 mins) participate in a workshop with a professional comedian before performing on stage to a public audience. The winner goes to the Queensland State Final at Brisbane Powerhouse, and can go on to the Nationals in Melbourne , to compete for $2000 in cash and prizes.  

In the lead up, Free Crash Course workshops with professional comedian, Liz Skitch, are being offered across the coast for budding comedians to learn valuable comedy skills, test their material and help prepare them for the Class Clowns heat.  

Class Clowns acts can enter through their school or independently as an individual, duo or trio.  

When & Where 
Free Crash Course Workshop: 
Nambour – Black Box Theatre Fri 19 March 4-6.30pm 
Noosa – Bicentennial Hall Annex Sunshine Beach Sat 20 March 10.00am-12.30pm 
Kawana – Lake Kawana Community Centre Sat 20 March 2.30-5pm  

Class Clowns Heat 
Nambour Civic Centre Theatre on Friday 23 April 2010  
12noon-2pm - Pre-performance rehearsal/workshop with a MICF Roadshow comedian.  
3pm-4pm - Public Performance on stage with a live audience.  


** To register for a CRASH COURSE workshop contact Gail Hewton -  Gail.Hewton@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or fax (07) 5455 4466  

** To register for CLASS CLOWNS HEAT as an individual, duo or trio, log onto www.classclowns.com.au and follow the instructions. You’ll need to download and complete the form and return by email to Gail Hewton,

Visit the website:
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/08/10/2651578.htm

He gives us glimpses of his motherless childhood, explains his infamous comment that the Beatles are “More famous than Jesus now”. 

He shares his hurt at the white hatred of Yoko Ono. His battles to avoid deportation from The US, and clarifies his relationships with Brian Epstein and David Bowie. It’s a chance to relive the highs of The Beatles unparalleled fame, the controversy of their break-up, the intrigue of John Lennon’s solo career and the shocking tragedy of his untimely death. 

The cast and musicians of this show is made up of Beatle Tragics. William Croft and Beatle Magic portray and depict Lennon like no one before them. They will take you back and strike a chord with emotive story telling. However and most importantly, the musical delivery really rocks and in fact, is exceptional. The songs include such cherished favorites as I'm a Loser, Norwegian Wood, Nowhere Man, Across the Universe, In My Life, the powerfully delivered God, Working Class Hero and Instant Karma and the achingly beautiful Jealous Guy, Woman, Beautiful Boy and of course Imagine. 

Whether you are an old fan or a new one to be in the audience is to take a journey through some of the Western world’s most influential and exceptional music.

DIRECT FROM DUBLIN....

Due to unprecedented demand The Rhythms Of Ireland are returning to Australia.  Ireland’s most celebrated show, The Rhythms Of Ireland, will return to Australia to continue with their awe-inspiring and innovative production before heading back overseas. 

The Rhythms Of Ireland is an Irish Dance show which has been seen by over two-million worldwide amassing an unsurpassed reputation for their “stunningly executed performance".    The incomparable quality and pure unadulterated spectacle of their work perfectly blends the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with the innovative and flawlessly choreographed production values of contemporary Irish excellence.

Stars of the calibre of Anthony Street with a recorded tapping speed of 34 taps per second and lead male soloist of Lord Of The Dance (2003-2007), David Moore, lead male soloist of Riverdance (2003-2005) Dierdra   Kieley, 3 time world Irish dance champion lead a cast of 18 dancers with extensive experience with major Irish international productions thus ensuring a standard of excellence and quality in performance. 

Choreographer Michael Donnellan needs no introduction. He is 2-times World Irish Dance Champion, the ex-lead male dancer of Riverdance and Lord Of The Dance. He directed the acclaimed Magic Of The Dance.  

The Rhythms Of Ireland is not to be missed, Experience the fastest Taps in the world in the most popular show of the present.

If you missed the show the first time around then this is your chance to witness the The Rhythms Of Ireland.

So book now to avoid disappointment as tickets will sell fast.

The Rhythms of Ireland The Real Culture - The Real Passion.

”The Rhythms of Ireland and its dancer’s are just Brilliant”   Rockhampton Bulletin

Visit the website:
http://www.rhythmsofireland.com/

Toyota Prado proudly presents Lee Kernaghan’s Planet Country Australian Tour.

The Planet Country Tour will be another landmark in the extraordinary career of Lee Kernaghan.  The tour will feature special guests Jasmine Rae and Markus Meier on all shows. 

Kernaghan's dynamic live performances have been a trademark to his stellar career which has enabled him to take country music "out of the box" and serve it up, pyrotechnics and all, to a mainstream audience.

Lee’s new album Planet Country was released on November 6, 2009 and went straight to #1 on the ARIA Country charts. His Planet Country Australian Tour will travel the length and breadth of this vast country, beginning in January 2010 and will culminate in 2011. 

Lee Kernaghan’s Planet Country Australian Tour is the hot ticket for 2010. It will rock, it will roll, it will party and it will be Lee Kernaghan at his very best.

Foster & Allen – Ireland’s most famous and successful duo return to Australia in 2010. 

These charismatic singers have been performing their unique blend of easy listening and folk music and their popularity is proven with their record sale.   Between them they have sold 18 million records, making them one of Ireland's biggest entertainment exports.

Formed in 1975, this most famous ever singing duo in Irish music history began working on the local music circuits of Ireland and England.  Soon with their own special brand of music the duo became hugely popular.  In the first year, Foster & Allen recorded their first single, The Rambles of Spring which was a massive hit on both sides of the Irish Sea.

After 30 years, their popularity continues to flourish and fans often travel long distances to catch their shows as they tour around the country.  They first toured Australia in 1983 and this will be their 17th trip down under.

Tickets Sold through Nambour Civic Centre Box Office

Dig your roots deep and get ready to party again in 2010 as RIPE NOOSA is racing back to the Sunshine Coast with more anticipation than ever! Watch the sun setting through the valley as you kick up your heels to the choruses of your favourite bands, then slide on into the night to the sounds of RIPE on Saturday May 29.  Artists include: The Cat Empire, Grinspoon, Birds of Tokyo, British India, Urthboy, Funkoars, Infusion, Cassette Kids, Washington, Bridezilla, Kid Kenobi, MC Shureshock, Goodwill, Kid Mac with more major artists yet to be announced!

This year RIPE will be host to a plethora of festival vibrance with various market stalls, an international food bizarre, a sideshow ally of games and rides, artwork installations throughout the event site, and roving performers.

Visit the website:
http://www.ripenoosa.com.au/