The Domain - Sydney Festival 2015

When: Friday 16 January 2015 to Saturday 24 January 2015

It wouldn't be summer in Sydney without The Domain concert series. Bring a hamper, a blanket and your friends and settle in for a free concert under the stars. Presented by Sydney Festival 2015.

Summer Sounds In The Domain (with Seu Jorge)

With sublime musicianship and infectious energy, Brazil's hottest artists take over for the best party of summer.

Beat The Drum (celebrating 40 years of triple j)

In 1975, the radio station 2JJ launched in Sydney. To celebrate this milestone, triple j has invited a bunch of musical friends to play The Domain.

Symphony In The Domain

Contrasted with pieces by Beethoven and poetry and prose readings by Anita Heiss, this is an evening of classical music and the sounds of contemporary

Indigenous Australia.

Opera In The Domain

Hear Australia's brightest stars, under the stars, sing opera's most famous arias with the magnificent backing of a full orchestra.

Website: www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2015/

Source: http://www.sydney.com/events/the-domain-sydney-festival-2015

Sydney Festival | Top Five Music Events 2015

Music fans will be spoilt for choice at this year’s Sydney festival with free concerts in the Domain, international headliners and the very best Australian talent. Here are our top five unmissable performances

Far from Folsom

Legendary Australian rock star Tex Perkins channels the spirit of Johnny Cash, recreating his legendary 1968 Folsom Prison concerts within the historic walls of the 19th century Parramatta gaol. Perkins will be accompanied by his band the Tennessee Four and Rachael Tidd taking on June Carter vocals in the appropriately evocative setting.

Far from Folsom takes place at Parramatta gaol on 16, 17 and 18 January.

Beat the Drum

This is bound to be the coolest 40th birthday party you’ve ever been to. Triple Jlaunched as 2JJ in 1975 and has gone on to make an outstanding contribution to Australia’s music culture. The Hottest 100 has enlivened Australia Day, Triple J Unearthed has provided a platform for our emerging artists, and One Night Stand has taken the music to regional communities across the country. Join the party as Triple Jbrings together the very best local bands to celebrate the milestone.

Party with Triple J at Beat the Drum on 16 January in the Domain.

The Artist live in concert

Director Michel Hazanavicius’ masterpiece The Artist, starring Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo, is brought to life with the orchestral score performed on stage by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Winner of (only) five Academy Awards including best picture, best director and best original film score, the silent era-style film will be amplified with the live orchestral soundtrack composed by Ludovic Bource and conducted by Ernst van Tiel.

Experience the Artist live in concert on 23 and 24 January in the Concert Hall of Sydney Opera House.

Seu Jorge

Straight from Rio, the much-anticipated Brazilian star Seu Jorge is set to fire up the Domain with his free Summer Sounds concert (as well as the more intimate show atThe Star) on his first Australian tour. Seu Jorge brings the beats of South American reggae, samba and electronic vibes with him, playing covers of our most danceable pop songs (like his Portuguese version of David Bowie in Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic) along with original tunes.

See Seu Jorge for free on 10 January in the Domain.

Latvian Radio Choir

Another first for Sydney, the Grammy award-winning Latvian Radio Choir will perform two special a cappella performances of a diverse range of material including a Bach chorale and pieces by composers Henry Purcell, Arvo Pärt, and Pēteris Vasks. Conducted by Sigvards Kļava, the 24-piece chamber choir are known for pushing the boundaries of the human voice and the broad range of traditional forms of singing.

The Latvian Radio Choir performs at the City Recital Hall, Angel Place, on 23 and 24 January.

For more information on all Sydney festival events, visit www.sydneyfestival.org.au.Sydney festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Billy Connolly High Horse Tour Australia 2015

Legendary Comedian, Billy Connolly finally brings his "High Horse Tour" to Australia!

Hailed as the UK's most influential comedian of all time, Billy has toured worldwide continuously for the last 50 years, performing to an audience of over 10,000,000.

Billy is currently enjoying the best reception of his career on his current Scottish tour.

"it's clear that Billy Connolly hasn’t lost his mojo." - Telegraph UK, 30/9/14

OFFICIAL TOUR VIP PACKAGES
Ensure you make your night of laughs special by purchasing one of the great packages on offer for Billy Connolly's High Horse Tour

VIP Packages offer premium seating and a selection of other benefits including pre-show functions, exclusive merchandise and access to exclusive facilities where available.

Functions and packages are managed and hosted by the Australian Event Packaging Group (AEPG) team. If you have any specific questions about the packages please contact us at billypackages@aepg.com.au

Tour Dates:

Fri 6, Sat 7, Mon 9, Tue 10 & Thu 12 Feb - Sydney Opera House, NSW

Thu 19 Feb - Royal Theatre Canberra, ACT

Sat 21 Feb - Allphones Arena, NSW

Sun 22 Feb - Newcastle Entertainment Centre, NSW

Mon 2 Mar - Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, QLD

Sat 7 Mar - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, SA

Tue 10 & 11 Mar - Perth Arena, WA

Tickets: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=BILLYCON15

Next to Normal | Hayes Theatre Co Sydney

Boasting the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three Tony Awards including best musical score, Doorstep Arts in association with Hayes Theatre Co willpresent Next to Normal at Hayes Theatre Co from Thursday 8 January after a wildly successful season in Geelong earlier this year.

With poignant lyrics and a powerful contemporary rock score, Next to Normal is an insightful and fiercely honest story of love, loss and family life. Reprising her critically claimed role, Natalie O’Donnell (Mamma Mia, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), leads a superb cast as Diana, a troubled woman in danger of being engulfed by her past. Cathartic and ultimately uplifting, Next to Normal challenges us to ask the question, ‘What is normal?’

Joining Natalie in the cast are some of Australia’s finest musical theatre talent includingAnthony Harkin (Avenue Q, Shane Warne The Musical), Alex Rathgeber (An Officer And A Gentleman, Fiddler on the Roof), Brent Trotter (Jersey Boys, Four Seasons In One Night), Kiane O’Farrell (Carrie: The Musical, 42nd Street) and Clay Roberts(CATS, Thoroughly Modern Millie).

Playing its Sydney professional premiere, Next to Normal was rated the Theatre People’s Choice for the number one production over its two-week Geelong season and Director Darylin Ramondo is excited to introduce this critically acclaimed production to a Sydney audience.

“We are thrilled to have Doorstep Arts’ production of Next to Normal is part of the line up Hayes Theatre Co for 2015. Next to Normal is a powerful piece of modern music theatre that manages to touch the heart and soul of those who see it. 

Though it’s subject matter is complex, it is intelligent, witty and full of heart, and is beautifully conveyed by this exceptional cast, led by Natalie. Hayes Theatre Co has built a strong reputation for offering audiences an intimate theatrical experience and this production continues in that tradition. We cannot wait to introduce this extraordinary show to Sydney audiences”, said Director Darylin Ramondo.

Based in Geelong, Doorstep Arts is a leading independent theatre company committed to creating exceptional and innovative theatre. We relish in our enviable reputation for bringing contemporary musical experiences to our audience, for enriching the cultural identity of our community, and for promoting the artistic excellence of our city. 

Starring some of our nation’s most recognised performers, recent productions include the Australian premiere of Three Sides, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Songs for a New World and The Last Five Years.

REVIEWS:

Doorstep Arts do it so well that it could be renamed Next to Perfect
Stage Whispers
THE BEST piece of theatre I have ever seen …… Perfectly performed, perfectly directed and amazingly written
Theatre People 
Next to brilliant… It’s something of a rollercoaster ride, one that leaves you feeling worked-over and exhilarated
Geelong Advertiser

Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point
Dates: Thursday 8 January – Sunday 1 February 2015
Times: Tuesday – Saturday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm, Sunday at 5pmDuration: 2hrs 30 minsTickets: Adult $49.90, Concession $44.90**including booking fees

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Prom 15 – Time Warriors | Civic Theatre Ipswich

Ipswich City Orchestra dares to take you from ancient Rome to the world of sci-fi movies.

Be transported for a couple of hours to “galaxies far far away” with music from Starwars, E.T. – The Extra Terrestrial and even 2001 – A Space Odyssey.

Breathtaking music will sit beside the majestic marches you know so well. 

Come and be surprised at the very clever program designed to appeal to all ages!

You can come dressed as your favourite Starwars or sci-fi character, or come as you are and enjoy a unique Prom.

Some works will have images and video footage to add to the presentation.

Witness the BIGGEST Orchestra ever mounted in Ipswich under the baton of Chief Resident Conductor, Patrick Burns.

Find Nearby Accommodation at Metro Hotel Ipswich International

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Roxette Australian Tour 2015

Special Guest: Boom Crash Opera

Live Nation is excited to announce that legendary Swedish pop-rockers Roxette are returning to Australia for a national tour in summer 2015.

After the 2011-2012 World Tour that took them around the globe twice over, playing to more than 1.5 million people in 46 countries including our very own shores, Roxette - Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle - are ready to do it all again, with the Aussie leg of their world tour kicking off in February.

"We are beyond thrilled to head back to Australia, a stunning country with beautiful fans who have remained some of our most loyal supporters over the last 25 years," says Per Gessle. "Marie, the band and I are ready and raring to go with a brand new show full of our best hits and a few surprises".

One of Sweden's finest exports, Roxette have a string of much loved hits under their belt including Listen To Your Heart, The Look, How Do You Do, Spending My Time, Joyride, Dangerous, Sleeping In My Car, Dressed For Success, It Must Have Been Love, Almost Unreal and many many more.

Arguably one of the world's most successful power-pop duos, Roxette this year celebrate the 25th anniversary of their juggernaut hit single The Look reaching #1 on the Billboard US Chart in 1989. This track kicked off one of music's longest-running pop careers with the duo selling more than 75 million albums worldwide to date. The band topped the Australian singles charts three-times with smash hits It Must Have Been Love, Joyride and The Look, with five of their albums reaching the Top 10 on the Australian album charts.

The band's come-back began in 2011 with the release of hit single She's Got Nothing On (But The Radio) lifted from the album "Charm School". This, along with their sellout 2011-2012 World Tour, cemented the fact that Roxette were back bigger than ever, much to the joy of fans worldwide.

Roxette's 2012 tour was a triumphant success, with the first arena shows selling out instantly, extra dates added and rave reviews from fans and media alike. "Unless you'd seen it for yourself, you can't imagine the mass frenzy the return of Roxette caused," said the Herald Sun. "Roxette's is a back catalogue to die for," said Life Music Media, while Tone Deaf raved "Every hit gets a big rock ending, every ballad sees several hundred lighters aloft and we love every moment of this trip back to the 90s."

And so the Roxette joyride continues with their World Tour hitting Australian shores in 2015. Listen to your heart and come join it!

Tour Dates:

• Tue 10 Feb - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD
• Sat 14 Feb  - Perth Arena, WA
• Tue 17 Feb - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, SA
• Fri 20 Feb  - Rod Laver Arena, VIC
• Fri 27 Feb  - Qantas Credit Union Arena, NSW

Tickets: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=ROXETTE14#VYSovOdlT4ylleJx.99

Sydney Chinese New Year Festival

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at City of Sydney's Chinese New Year Festival. This vibrant arts Festival has a program bursting with cultural events, markets, tours, exhibitions and entertainment, most of them free. Join in the celebrations for the Year of the Sheep by including your event in the 2015 Chinese New Year Festival.

The Festival showpiece is the spectacular Twilight Parade which will lights Sydney streets, with the very popular Dragon Boat Races commencing the following Saturday and Sunday.

With over 80 events to choose from, visit the Sydney Chinese New Year web site to plan your Festival.

For more information - Visit Sydneychinesenewyear.com

Also - Chinese New Year Festival Launch

As the warmth of a Sydney summer evening comes alive with a feast of flavours from a vast array of cooking stalls, firecrackers are guaranteed to scare off any lingering misfortunes from the previous year. Soak up the atmosphere and then tuck into a bowl or two of delicious New Year dumplings with family and friends, before you settle in for a night of celebrations.

There will be lion dancing, as well as special launch night performances on the market stage, including a sneak preview of the Twilight Parade, plenty of pop and more traditional music and dance.

For more information - Visit Sydneychinesenewyear.com

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