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Kuranda Amphitheatre Events Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Motorcycle Expo Band Play Off @ Kuranda Amphitheatre 22nd August 2010

As a lead up to the 1st Motorcycle Expo + 2, there will be a Motorcycle Expo band Play off to give young up-coming bands an opportunity to play as a support band to the headlining act for the 1st Motorcycle Expo + 2 this year on Saturday 2nd October. Contact: 0427 811 113

Chasing the Lollyman - Understage Play by Mark Sheppard - Tuesday 31st August 2010

Showtime: 7 pm Entry: $10 Adults, $5 Children For Booking info: Thea Buthmann ph.(07)4093 7298 or 4093 8048

CHASING THE LOLLYMAN

"As original as it is Aboriginal" Baz McAlister, Time Off

Chasing the Lollyman is a one man show devised and performed by one of Queensland’s most dynamic and funny Indigenous performers, Mark Sheppard. It is a joyous sharing of stories, a celebration of urban Indigenous identity and takes a satirical look at the media and popular culture. Playing a variety of characters and weaving stand up with story telling and a good dose of clown, Mark pokes fun at everything from Neighbours (what would it be like if a Murri family moved into Ramsey St) to politics.

Developed in collaboration with and directed by Liz Skitch, Chasing The Lollyman is a brilliant new comedy brought to you by deBASE productions, makers of the hit comedy, “The Clown from Snowy River”. Written by Mark Sheppard, Co-devised with Liz Skitch, Set Design Josh McIntosh, Sound Design Ian O’Brien

“An affable and winning actor, Sheppard’s picaresque offering is as original as it is Aboriginal, taking a light - hearted but surprisingly deep and personal look at Murri culture within a sketch framework, drawing on his own childhood in Mareeba among the Muluridgi mob.” Baz McAlister, Time Off Magazine, 2010

For Booking info: Thea Buthmann ph.(07)4093 7298 or 4093 8048

Shells CD launch @ Kuranda Amphitheatre Understage - Friday 3rd September 2010 Entry: Adult tickets $15, Concession $10, Children U/12 free Doors open: 7.00pm Show starts: 7.30pm Alcohol Free Event. Meals available by Petite Cafe

The Kuranda Folk Night hosts 'Shells' CD Launch 'More to Life' at The Understage Picture soft candle light, the smell of spiced Chai tea, a welcoming vibe and sense of community… you have stepped into a unique music event showcasing the rich talent of local songwriters, where both emerging artists and professional musicians perform to an audience of true music lovers. On the 3rd of September, as part of Cairns Festival 2010, the 'Kuranda Folk Night’ will be hosting 'Shells' CD Launch, 'More to Life' This very unique night will be held at The Understage, Kuranda Amphitheatre. 'Shells' and her 3 piece band will be performing the tracks off her newly released album 'More to Life'. “Shells” has been performing for over 10 years and has built a name both locally and nationally through music festivals and events. Shells' trio will deliver a performance flooded with the influences of funk, blues and folk. This trio of professional musicians know how to inspire an audience. When experiencing Shells' performance one can sense the spark of creative brilliance crafted into each song. ‘Shells’ will be supported on the night by very special guests including: local Kuranda ‘Mantaka' Indigenous dance troupe, local Kuranda singer/songwriter 'Trish Molloy' and local Cairns singer/songwriter 'Lara Biggs'. To open the event, the 'Mantaka' dance troupe will bring their rich culture and youth to the stage performing their traditional Aboriginal dances. The 'Bama Dayal' will be followed by 'Trish Molloy'. Trish is an emerging, local Kuranda singer/songwriter who's rhythmic, uplifting tunes are always very well received by audiences. Since hitting the Cairns scene recently, as front vocals for The Soul Objective, our third support artist of the night, 'Lara Biggs' has continually expanded her own audio horizons. Lara's solo sound of folk harmonies, soul, jazz and blues mixed with her insightful and conscious lyrics creates an inspirational experience. Kuranda Folk Night is a family friendly, alcohol free event. Kuranda's Petite Cafe will be providing beautiful French Crepes and beverages on the night. This is definitely a night not to be missed. Head up to beautiful Kuranda and experience true local Far North Queensland culture at its best! For more information check out these sites www.shellsband.com and www.myspace.com/soulfulcontemporaryfolk

Zennith @ Kuranda Amphitheatre Saturday 4th September 2010

Join Zennith for their CD launch at the Kuranda Amphitheatre as part of their East Coast tour!!!!

INDIGENOUS ROOTS REGGAE OUTFIT KICK OFF EAST COAST TOUR AT SPLENDOUR Celebrating the forthcoming release of their debut album Nothin’ To Lose, up-and-coming roots reggae band Zennith are embarking on their first official east coast tour, kicking off in Brisbane and Woodford with a billing on the coveted Splendour in the Grass festival line-up. Harking from Far North Queensland, Zennith are forging their way in an industry previou...sly dominated by pop, and showing that real music by real musicians is the way of the future. Deriving inspiration from the world around them, their Indigenous roots and experiences gained in the past few years the band has been performing live, Zennith’s debut release is all about the message behind the songs. The music traverses from laid-back reggae to up-tempo raw roots influenced tracks and even a bit of solid driving rock. There is something for all music lovers in the plethora of genres that make up Zennith’s record. While their music speaks for itself, it is in their live show that Zennith really shines. It is vibrant, tight and a visual spectacle as band members swap instruments mid-set and hype the crowd up to join in with the songs. Most of the members are multi-instrumentalists, who look as comfortable on the drums as they do on guitar and piano, and they all try their hands at vocals, successfully, as well as contributing to the songwriting process.

1st Motorcycle Expo + 2 @ Kuranda Amphitheatre - 2nd October 2010 details to come!

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For more information on events in 2010 visit our website www.kurandaamphitheatre.org