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The White Hat Guide to Popular & Variety Concerts in Melbourne
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Mia Mia Gallery, The Didge Circle, The Pines Learning and Manningham City Council are coming together for the first annual Melbourne Didjeridu Festival, a day long celebration showcasing one of the world’s most ancient living instruments, the didgeridoo, and celebrating Australia’s rich heritage. There will be workshops, stalls and activities throughout the day, concluding with a concert featuring performances from world-renowned artists.
- 5pm – Concert introduction with MC Dean Frenkel
- 5:15pm – Kinja
- 5:30pm – Gnarnayarrahe Waitairie
- 6pm – Ganga Giri
- 7pm – Soteria Bell
- 7:30pm – Bruce Rogers
- 8:00pm – Concert finale featuring a group performance with Bruce Rogers,
Dean Frenkel & Soteria Bell
- 8:30pm – Concert close
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| Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir | | The submitted publicity for this event says "Melbourne's premium gospel music assembly, featuring a stunning 70 voice choir and full accompanying band.
The Choir has performed a plethora of highly acclaimed concerts, with the huge sound of massed voices and the finest of harmonies singing traditional, popular and cutting edge Black gospel." | | Sunday 20th June 2010 | The Evelyn Hotel - 351 Brunswick
Street, Fitzroy - | | $12 at the door | Enquiries: 0402 812 428 |
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| Classics at Fed Square | Enjoy your favourite music all year round with Classics at Fed Square. Held
in the stunning surrounds of the BMW Edge, these free monthly concerts offer
something for everyone, from classical and swing to big band, jazz and even
contemporary pop. The program will include old favourites including the
Salvation Army Veteran Band and the Navy Band as well as budding talents from
some of the best creative schools across Victoria. Bring a friend and make a day
of it, with free exhibitions at ACMI and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
and plenty of great cafes open for lunch or coffee. Forthcoming concerts
include:
- Monday 2 August: Police Show Band
- Monday 13 September: Navy Band
- Monday 4 October: Salvation Army Veterans Band
- Monday 15 November: Police Show Band
| | 1.30 to 2.30pm, selected Mondays | BMW Edge, Federation
Square - | | Free | Enquiries: (03) 9655 1900 |
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| Mary Poppins | | Let your imagination take flight, as you rediscover the power of family, the
joy of youth and the indelible memories that come to life at Cherry Tree Lane.
Come and step into the magical world of Mary Poppins. Brilliantly adapted from
the beloved books by Australia’s own
P.L. Travers and the classic
1964 Walt Disney film, Mary
Poppins is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne. The
Australian production features an all-star cast, with Matt Lee as Bert, Philip
Quast as Mr George Banks, Marina Prior as Mrs Winifred Banks, Sally Anne Upton
as Mrs Brill, Christopher Rickerby as Robertson Ay, Judi Connelli as Miss
Andrew, and Debra Byrne as The Bird Woman. The title role of Mary Poppins will
be played by Australian Verity Hunt-Ballard.
Weekly Performance Schedule:
- Wednesday 1:00pm & 8:00pm
- Thursday 8:00pm
- Friday 8:00pm
- Saturday 2:00pm & 8:00pm
- Sunday 1:00pm & 6.30pm
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours & 40 mins including one interval | | season currently until 17th October 2010 | Her Majesty's Theatre,
219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne - | | Enquiries: 1300 555 593 |
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| With One Voice - Concert | | With One Voice will feature choirs including Melbourne Sings, Geelong Sings, Royal Children's Hospital Sings, Orygen Youth Health Sings, Dandenong Sings, Maribyrnong Sings, Singing for Sunshine and others. Choir members range from CEOs and employees of businesses to migrants and people challenged by mental or physical disability. General $45, General Concession $30. Funds raised through the performance will go directly to providing places for disadvantaged people in With One Voice programs. | |
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| Glen Eira City Choir present Showtime Spectacular | | With Jane Elton Brown – Conductor, Joan Shewan – Accompanist, guest artists - Two plus Two – Bob Venier – Flugelhorn & Trumpet: Roman Syrek – Piano Accordion & Trombone: John Turcio – Piano: Leon Healle – Double Bass | | 2.30pm, Sunday 12th September 2010 | Glen Eira Town Hall - | | $25/$22 Conc | Ticket enquiries: 0423 129 371 |
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| Carols by Candlelight | | An event that has become a popular part of the Melbourne calendar | |
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Forthcoming EventsThese events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". | | Apollo Bay Music Festival | | This festival with a large number of performers features, rock, jazz, blues, indie, world and classical music. | |
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| Beating the Retreat at Fort Queenscliff | | An evening of free performances in the historic grounds of Fort Queenscliff culminating in the 1812 Overture complete with fireworks. | |
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| Carols By Candlelight On The Boulevard | | A Carols by Candlelight in the classic tradition with lots of opportunities for the community to join in singing. The Diamond Valley Brass Band with special guests The Australian Children’s Choir. The event will also have pre show entertainment and a Christmas Market with stalls selling a range of last minute gifts and delicious food. | | December 2008 ? | Ivanhoe Park , The Boulevard, Ivanhoe - (Mel ref 31 H9) | | |
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| Darebin Music Feast | | Local performers in a festival of music, dance and feasting. Full details at
Darebin Music Feast. | | September 2010 | Various venues in Thornbury, Preston, Northcote & Resevoir. - | | Enquiries: (03) 8470 8888 |
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| Frankston Guitar and Music Festival | | Competitions,workshops, expo and performances. | | March 2010 ? | Various locations in Frankston - | | Enquiries: (03) 9784 1043 |
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| Gorgeous Voices Festival | | A biennial weekend of song. | | September 2008 ? | View Street, Bendigo - | | Enquiries: (03) 5444 1717 |
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| Harvest Festival - Music & Short Films | | An annual festival with country music and roots music as well as food, wine and goods for sale. Saturday is the Harvest Short Film Festival and Sunday is the Harvest Music Festival | | January 2008 ? | Red Hill - | | Enquiries: 0425 774 406 |
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| Holy Melbourne- Annual multi faith concert | | An annual multicultural concert, multi-faith concert. Magnificent sacred chants, songs, music, traditional instruments and the grand organ. Come and sing along. | |
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| Korumburra Buskers Festival | | Buskers can enter prize categories that will be judged on stages provided. Entrants will be judged in the morning down the main street and winners will have an opportunity for a major prize. Winners will perform in the evening alongside local band In Sol Inside. There will be Primary and Secondary School categories and powered outlets are provided. 8am to 2pm - main street ;
3pm to 9pm - Coal Creek; Free morning, gold coin donation down at Coal Creek | | November 2009 ? | Commercial Street, Railway precinct and Coal Creek, Korumburra - | | Free admission | Enquiries: (03) 5658 1849 |
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| Mallacoota Community Music Weekend | | A weekend of singing, workshops and music making. | | June 2009 ? | Mallacoota - | | Enquiries: (03) 5158 0890. |
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| Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival | | A festival with visual arts, music, performaing arts and other events. | |
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| Mornington Busker Festival | | A buskers competition supplemented by bands and other entertainment. | | April 2010 ? | Mornington Park, Mornington - | | Enquiries: 0419 319 479 |
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| Mornington Main Street, Christmas Festival and Carols | | Join in the Christmas festivities in Main Street Mornington. | |
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| Mortlake Buskers Festival | | Food and craft stalls plus buskers competing in the Australian Busking Championships. | | March 2008 ? | Market Square, Mortlake - | | Enquiries: (03) 5599 2216 |
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| Music from the Wetlands | | Celebrating music, environment and community, Music from the Wetlands showcases the history, culture and life of the community in the Alphington and South Fairfield area. The festival program will include performances on the river flats, environmental displays, guided tours of the Alphington Wetlands and a host of activities for families and children such as storytelling and kid’s craft. | | April 2008 ? | 1 View Street, Alphington - | | |
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| Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar | | (These details may change so check again closer to the event.) Discover Scandinavia in Melbourne at the annual Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar in the beautiful gardens of the Swedish Church, Toorak. Festive atmosphere with stalls full of gorgeous items from Sweden, Denmark and Norway, especially imported for the Bazaar. Handicrafts, Scandinavian food, entertainment and lots of fun activities for the kids. Full information at
Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar. | | December 2010 ? | Toorak House, 21 St Georges Road, Toorak - | | Enquiries: (03) 9827 5580 |
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| South Grampians Promenade of Sacred Music | | Performances of sacred music by both local and professional musicians in historic churches and other venues in the Hamilton and Southern Grampians region. White Hat stumbled across this festival several years ago while travelling through the region and found it a real delight. | | April 2011 ? | Hamilton and townships in
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| The Basin Music Festival | | An eclectic blend of blues, jazz, roots, world, Celtic, folk and a cappella close to Melbourne in the beautiful foothills of the Dandenongs. Also a Youth Stage, songwriting competition, market stalls and community expo. | | March 2010 ? | The Basin village -
corner Mountain Highway and Forest Road - (Mel ref 65 G7) | | Enquiries: (03) 9761 3670 |
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There are many fine historical tours
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prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
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