Two Weeks... just surrender 

Commodity of Sound  

Lulo Reinhardt 

Kingdom Series - Minerals - DR JAN SCHOLTEN

Alice of Hearts

Mojo Juju & The Snake Oil Merchants 

Voyeur  

The Drumming Munkeys.

Bach to Brazil  

Vaudeville of the Vulva 

Sarah Blasko 

A Scholarly Affair 

Mary Gardner 

 

LAUNCH OF FRIENDS OF THE BYRON THEATRE

Why don't you become a member of the Byron Theatre?
At the recent naming of the Byron Theatre it was announced that memberships to "Friends of Byron Theatre" would be available. Now they are here!
Benefits of membership include:
- Discounted tickets for you and one guest
- Entry in a monthly draw for a double pass to a Byron Theatre show
- Invitation to the Closing Season Party for the 2010 Byron Theatre/Ripe Productions series of shows
But probably the best reason is that your membership will in a very practical way contribute to the ongoing presentation of quality productions in the Byron Theatre.
Cost of a 2010 Membership: Only $50
The first month's membership draw will be for July.

 Become a member of the Byron Theatre

Join local filmmaker Johnny Abegg (On Credit) as he takes 2 weeks out & ventures into the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness alone, to gain clarity during a period of growing confusion and unhappiness.

Armed only with a camera, a journal and the bare necessities, the decision takes Abegg on an inward journey, to a place of reflection, accountability and deep self-inquiry, within an unforgiving landscape.

Will he find what he is searching for?

An introspective documentary, Two Weeks exposes the universal questions that arise as we hurtle toward our own 'Saturn Return'; the fears, emotions and triumphs captured honestly through Abegg's experience.

Two Weeks also pairs up with the "Dirty Sweet, Heartfelt Folk" of Soloist Musician M. Jack Bee. A beautiful/unique sound not to be missed.

Music by M. Jack Bee

$1 from each ticket sold will go to Still Wild, Still Threatened... a group of Grassroots Activists keeping the Ancient Growth Forests of Tasmania beautiful, and out of harms way.

Saturday September 4th @ 7:30pm 

Commodity of Sound

 Lulo Reinhardt

 is from the clan of Reinhardt's to which belongs his grand uncle, the world famous musician Django Reinhardt. At the age of five he was taught by his father Bawo, and played in the Mike Reinhardt sextet from the age of 12. From a traditional long line of performing musicians, Lulo represents one of the most unique voices in Gypsy music today.
Gypsy guitar legend Lulo Reinhardt direct from Europe represents one of the most unique voices in Gypsy-Jazz music today. Lulo's Latin-Swing Project combines pure Gypsy-Swing with elements of Latin music such as flamenco, tango and bossa nova. The band is Lulo Reinhardt from Germany on guitar, violinist Daniel Weltlinger from Australia, bassist Harald Becher from Germany, Uli Kramer from Germany on drums and keyboardist Sean Mackenzie from Australia.
His name has achieved international acclaim. He founded "I Gitanos" with his father Bawo and cousin Dege. The first result of their new way, Gypsy goes Latin.
Lulo has played on many major International events and is now touring Australia, Europe and The UK.

Thursday 9 September @ 7:30pm

Buy your tickets online HERE

 Tickets: $38 pre sale / $40 on the door

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Kingdom Series - Minerals - DR JAN SCHOLTEN

Buy tickets for Byron Bay HERE

Melbourne Sept 18.19 2010
The Abbotsford Convent
St Heliers St, Abbotsford
Practitioner $340/Student $240 early bird(ends Aug 6th) after this date prac $400/stud$280

Buy tickets for Melbourne HERE

Website details www.theremedyroom.com.au

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Alice of Hearts

Thursday 16 and Friday 17 September @ 7pm 

Tickets $15/$8

Buy your tickets online HERE

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Mojo Juju & The Snake Oil Merchants

'The music strangely familiar, hinting at influences from Cab Calloway, Fats Waller and Don Tosti to Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Tom Waits'

Born 4 years ago, under a blue moon, in two bit flea pit roadside bed sit-starting from humble beginnings of playing blues and country swing Mojo Juju & The Snake Oil Merchants have come a long way! It could have been something in the water. Some say it was too much whiskey. Others guess at something of Hoodoo proportions.

Whatever their secret is, it has slowly seen this band bend and contort into a formidable mutant junk punk cabaret. This band will get your pulse racing, and the jive jumpin'. They have developed a reputation for being entertainers in the truest sense. Seamlessly incorporating burlesque and sideshow into their live performance.

They have made a spectacle of themselves for the last two years at Woodford Folk Festival and Bluesfest. They have also recently appeared at Sydney Festival 2010 at the famous Spiegel tent, Adelaide Fringe 2010 and at Melbourne's Bohemian Masquerade Ball 2010.

See Mojo Juju & The Snake Oil Merchants play "Catch Afire" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HonV6C9Z-kU

Visit their website: http://www.hoodooemporium.com/

Tickets $30/$25 conc.

Buy your tickets online HERE

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Voyeur 2010

Voyeur 2010, Byron's Fashion Expose is back on Friday 1 October at the Byron Theatre. The event will kick off at 6:30pm with a glass of champagne on arrival and delicious canapes. The catwalk show starts at 7:30pm with over 10 designer showcases featuring over 30 models plus entertainment from Circus Arts and Musicians. Designers that have been selected so far include Belle Byron Bay, Kultcha from the 3rd Draw Down and Massuri, plus the winner of the People's Choice Award at Voyeur 2009, Fruitilicious. Prizes will be awarded for Designer of the Year, The Face of Byron plus Outfit of the Night. The bar in the theatre will stay open throughout the show and continue after the event until close when everyone is invited to the after-party at La La Land.       

Friday 1 October, Doors open 6:30pm /Show 7:30pm

Tickets $25/$22 conc 

Buy your tickets online HERE

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The Drumming Munkeys.

Adorable little variety show aimed at 2 - 8 yr olds, also great entertainment for all ages. (Bongo & Congo) monkey puppets. Play African drums, lead audiences in songs & dances, perform magic tricks and (low tech) special effects. The show also features beautiful positive messages, such as caring for our environment, and getting along with each other.
Cute & funny monkeys for the kids, great drumming for the adults, variety segments for all ages, and a message for the world.
The monkeys have been described as: "The Next Wiggles" (Territory Times), "The Next Bananas!" (Nicole Foote JJJ), "Beating Hi 5 hands down" (Adelaide Advertiser).
Famous around Australia. Be sure not to miss out on all the monkey fun !! 

Bach to Brazil

Featuring Australia's most exciting young concert percussionist

Nick Parnell

accompanied on the Steinway by Graeme Burgan 

Presented by the Byron Music Society, Bach to Brazil is an exotic display of rhythm and colour, an unforgettable musical journey. Performer Nick Parnell explodes the stage with melodic, percussive interpretations of classic works. An ABC Classics recording artists, this award winning percussionist is one man with 50 instruments in a high energy performances of festive Brazilian rhythms, pulsating ethnic drums, soaring Bach and Gershwin melodies. 

A leader of the new generation of performers, Nick breaks traditional boundaries exploring world music, and performing works by Bach and Chopin on percussion. Winner of the 2001 International Melbourne Percussion Competition, his energy and precision on instruments including marimba, vibraphone, drums, gongs and symbols, have fascinated and enchanted audiences throughout Australia, Asia and the UK. In 2008, Nick recorded one of the world's first solo classical vibraphone albums of its kind.

Nick has performed with ensembles including the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Australian String Quartet, Adelaide Art Orchestra, English National Ballet, Russian Ballet Company, contemporary music groups Lights and The Stellar Collective and distinguished artists including concert pianist David Helfgott(from the movie Shine), shakuhachi grand master Riley Lee (TaikOz), didgeridoo virtuoso Mark Atkins (Led Zepplon/Philip Glass) and international marimba soloist, Bogdan Bacanu (Austria).

Critics have described his playing as "virtuosity worthy of the highest praise" (The West Australian) 

"Dazzling Dexterity... balanced with supreme delicacy" (The Advertiser) 

 Vaudeville of the Vulva

 is a hilarious journey into the underbelly of society's attitudes to feminine genitalia. A comic cabaret following an English lady ‘of a certain age' as her interactions with a troupe of unusually vocal velvet vulvae take her from denial to empowerment. Not to be confused with Puppetry of the Penis, this show is funny, sexy and wise but involves no nudity.
Laura-Doe created her first one-woman show aged nine - a feminist commentary entitled ‘The Dangers of Being a Princess'. It has taken four decades for this second work to emerge, but she has kept busy honing her performance skills as a lecturer, corporate trainer, actress and MC, developing her singing and songwriting with The Voices of Gaia and being generally hilarious in the privacy of her own home.
Laura-Doe is joined by the Wondrous Vulva Puppets with Andrew Cox playing piano and Anando Bharti, bass.
"It was funny, beautiful, educational, moving, inspiring ... thank you for being such a light in this area and in such a funny, light hearted way - at the same time offering such wisdom and much needed information. Your puppets are fantastic!" Karen Katz, - Infinite Potential Centre, West Burleigh

Sarah Blasko is a performer of untouchable talent. Currently touring in Europe where the pan-European release of her phenomenal third album, "As Day Follows Night" has been welcomed with open arms and to serious acclaim, Sarah returns home in October for a five week tour across the nation - from Albury to Townsville and everywhere in between - including major performances at theatre venues in all capital cities.

Promising a retrospective program revisiting her whole repertoire, Blasko's live shows always deliver more. Her previous tours have seen fellow musicians Robert Forster of the Go-Betweens, Glenn Richards of Augie March and Tim Rogers join her on stage. And who could forget the startling costumes of last year's national tour?

Her inimitable music, glowing reviews from Stockholm to Paris to London and her beguiling charm and humility have also secured Sarah releases in the USA, Canada and South Africa later this year.

"A monumental release and one that offers something new with every listen ... imagine a whole world compacted into twelve songs and you're some part of the way there." **** MAVERICK, UK (March 2010)

"Wry, understated tales of redemption and disorientation ... lovely and thoughtful" **** Q MAGAZINE, UK John Aizlewood (May 2010)

"'As Day Follows Night' ...is a delight for connoisseurs of assertive pop. Majestic." **** LE METRO, France (April 2010)

Following a tour in the UK through April and May with The Temper Trap, Sarah will head to the USA in June and back to Europe for the festival season through July and August and then back to the USA for headline shows in September, before returning to Australian shores.

"As Day Follows Night" is out now through Dew Process/UMA. Sarah Blasko is the winner of the J Award, The Rolling Stone Award for Best Female and the ARIA for Best Female. All three of her albums have far surpassed platinum sales.

Sarah Blasko Supported by triple j, Yen Magazine, Street Press Australia & Groupie ON SALE 9AM MONDAY 3 MAY

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 Oct @ 7.30pm 

Tickets $47.50

Buy your tickets online HERE.

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Join Mary Gardner, Byron biologist & Echo writer,

in the launch of a new online project TANGLE OF LIFE.
Discover the wealth of the world in the kingdoms of life.
Displays! Interactive USB microscope! Become a member!
Find out how to create your own Great Wealth Display.
A sneak preview is now online at http://www.tangleoflife.org
Supporting Australia National Science Week
Saturday 11 Sept 11am-1pm upstairs
Byron Community College Room
For more information contact Mary at 0423742792