Media Release

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Jupiters Theatre, Gold Coast

TICKETS ON SALE MAY 12st

It was 50 years ago that GO!! Show Hit the Airwaves. It’s been going in and out of style. But it’s guaranteed to raise a smile. So may I introduce to you the acts you’ve known for all these years; the legends of the original Go! Show

STAR AFTER STAR – HIT AFTER HIT AFTER HIT

It is 50 years since the Go!! Show hit the airwaves on 4 August 1964 on Channel 10 nationally, to become the must-watch music show for a new generation of teenagers. It was a ground-breaking phenomenon when it first went to air 50 years ago, introducing live and local pop music for the first time.  It hit television screens hot on the heels of the lifestyle shattering tour of The Beatles, creating the perfect vehicle for a stable of local teen stars and changing the lives of generations of Baby Boomers. The stars of the Go Show re-unite for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the fabulously re-furbished Jupiters Theatre on Saturday August 16^th. Tickets will sell fast and are available from 12^th May on Ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849

Star after star – hit after hit – a small sample of what to expect from this fantastic line-up: Masters Apprentices starring Glenn Wheatley & Jim Keays performing “Living in a Child’s Dream” ; The Mixtures featuring Idris Jones and performing their hits “The Pushbike Song” and “In the Summertime”; Johnny Young with “All My Lovin’”; Normie Rowe pumping out his hits including “Shakin’ All Over”; Ronnie Burns performing “Smiley” ; Ross D Wyllie with “The Star”; Mike Brady brings his AFL iconic hit “Up There Cazaly”; Australia’s Queen of Pop Colleen Hewett singing “Day by Day” and“Dreaming My Dreams with You”; Tony Worsley with “Velvet Waters”; and Ronnie Charles performing “Woman You’re Breaking Me”

2014 marks the fourth Go!! Show reunion concert tour, but the first time this amazing show comes to the Coast, and the demand for the return each year has been incredible. The 50 year anniversary show will feature the songs that made these artists house-hold names in Australiaand we guarantee to bring back some great memories, musical highlights and a chance to relive the past for the many baby boomer fans that come out in force to hear the music from the past they love.

GO!! SHOW GOLD team has created a perfect reflection of the times. The energy and excitement of performers still at the peak of their talent transports the audience to the hysteria of 1964 – and the girls this time round may not scream, but will know all the hits word perfect!!!!!!!!!!!

Tour Details:  

Date: Saturday 16 August

Venue: Jupiters Theatre, Gold Coast

Tickets: Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

Media Enquiries: – The Shock Factor, Tracey Whealey M: 0417 146 552 E: tracey@theshockfactor.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE

Rolling Thunder Vietnam

Songs That Defined A Generation

Tickets On Sale Monday 19 May

The powerful new Australian concert drama Rolling Thunder Vietnam will world premiere in Brisbane on 14 August 2014 prior to a national tour.

Set in the Vietnam War era, the evocative and stirring production showcases some of the greatest rock songs ever produced performed by some of Australia’s greatest singer-actors and musicians.

The show features the music of Steppenwolf, Joe Cocker, Buffalo Springfield, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Gladys Knight, Billy Thorpe, The Rolling Stones and Curtis Mayfield just to name a few.

Rolling Thunder Vietnam brings to the stage a new generation of young musical talent under the esteemed music direction of Chong Lim (Dancing With The Stars, John Farnham Band).

The outstanding line-up of singer-actors comprises

WES CARR   KIMBERLEY HODGSON   TOM OLIVER   MATT PEARCE

VANESSA KRUMMENACHER   WILL EWING

Conscription, combat, protest and homecoming, Rolling Thunder Vietnam – Songs that Defined A Generation unites personal stories of young Vietnam War soldiers with classic songs of the era. This dynamic theatrical concert draws audiences inside the lives of men on the battlefront and their family and loved ones at home.

The Vietnam War was the world’s first televised war. More than any other conflict it produced some of the most popular and enduring songs of the 20th century.

With stunning projected images and historic footage, Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a rich and emotional experience written by Bryce Hallett (Freeway – The Chet Baker Journey) and directed by David Berthold (Holding the Man, Cosi). Based on extensive research, actual letters and first-hand interviews with Vietnam War veterans, the stories reveal strained and loving relationships, the danger of combat, the rise of the anti-war protest movement in the late‘60s and a bittersweet homecoming.

“The deeply personal stories have largely sprung from face-to-face interviews with Australian soldiers who lived in this era” said Bryce Hallett, Writer.

“I wanted the monologues between songs to be truthful and spare. Most of the songs in the show are essentially anti-war protest songs that brilliantly convey the rhythm, spirit and mood of the times. Many are epic in nature and the directness of the storytelling serves to bring a raw intimacy to the music.”

David Berthold, Director said “This is music that sings out to every generation that believes in justice, equality, freedom and peace.We’ve shaped four very personal stories, inspired by real life experiences, into what I think is a musical event that will reach into the heart.”

The “songs that defined a generation” include Magic Carpet Ride, Fortunate Son, All Along the Watchtower, Help Me Make It Through The Night, Run Through the Jungle, Paint It Black, The Real Thing, Letter, People Get Ready, and Killing Me Softly With His Song.

Music in the ’60s meant liberation, not only for battle-weary young soldiers, but for a generation of artists whose timely yet enduring songs held a mirror up to the chaos, and expressed themes of love, betrayal and loss.

Chong Lim, Musical Director said “The Vietnam War gave rise to gutsy rock rhythms and emotion-charged guitar riffs that evoked something of the wild energy of the conflict itself.The era of Woodstock, of Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan, also produced many sensitive and poignant songs which have become classics because they remain relevant. The irony is that out of the ugliness of war came songs of pure beauty.”

Be among the first to see the exciting theatrical concert Rolling Thunder Vietnamin its Australian premiere season.

Rolling Thunder Vietnam is presented by Blake Entertainment in association with QPAC.

www.rollingthundervietnam.com

14-17 AUGUST

What do you call a gathering of musicians – a festival? A tranquility? An excitement!

Chemistry, synchronicity, contrast and balance, the 13^th Annual BANGALOW MUSIC FESTIVAL celebrates the genius of partnerships and the intimate art of couples.

In the unmatched and historic surrounds of the A & I Hall in downtown Bangalow, the Festival presents a stunning first-class international and national program of music and musicians from 14^th – 17^th August 2014.

This year the Festival will present nine magnificent concerts bringing together world class artists to present world class repertoire with music from Mendelssohn, Mozart, Ravel, the Russians Rimsky-Korsakov and Mussorgsky, Jolivet, Schuman, Brahms, Dvorak, Ravel, Schönberg, Beethoven, Mahler, Ives and so many more as well as modern compositions from Elena Kats-Chernin and Michael Daugherty.

And to present this world-class music, an eclectic and extraordinary line-up of international and national artists will grace the intimate and cozy setting of the A & I Hall. International violin virtuoso and Oscar & Golden Globe nominee, Jack Liebeck makes a welcome return to the lush rolling countryside of Bangalow; Acclaimed UK Violin sensation Victoria Sayles; performing on her GB Guadagnini violin made in 1751 in Milan, will be ex-Australian String Quartet member Sophie Rowell; also on violin, the inimitable Adam Chalabi, performing with the new supergroup of Australian chamber ensembles, The White Halo Quartet.

In a return-by-popular-demand engagement, the acclaimed Israeli-German Silver-Garburg Piano Duo will grace the stage again after wowing audiences at the 2013 festival. This time performing the Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor Op. 25 in the original four-hand arrangement by the composer.

The instrument of ‘the voice’ will also feature in the 2014 line-up with the unparalleled and supreme genius that is Lisa Gasteen ; and the dynamic and culture-crossing prowess of local Northern Rivers jazz superstar, Leigh Carriage.

Artistic Director, Tania Frazer, said “This year’s festival is all about the power of partnerships – the internal essence of chamber music. We are particularly focused on the power of two – If you spend your life with another musician who experiences music maybe a little differently, you can help each other….couples can achieve more.

“And in the spirit of achieving more we have expanded the BMF program with three (3) separately ticketed concert events in addition to the nine in the concert series.”

The 20th Anniversary of Zentveld’s Coffee at Newrybar will be celebrated with an intimate concert at the beloved roaster’s plantation and ‘coffee space’. Usually set up for barista training and tasting sessions, the space will be set up specially for an intimate gathering including members of the Southern Cross Soloists, Jack Liebeck, Vicky Sayles, and other headlining artists.

The traditional Festival Prelude will take place on the Thursday evening featuring musicians from the Northern Rivers performing with the Headliners from the Festival in a truly unique and fun concert.

Leading Australian conductor, Sarah-Grace Williams will join with the BMF Fellowship Quartet to provide a wonder-filled introduction for school children to the sights & sounds of the chamber music instruments in the Schools Concert.

In a Festival first, and with special thanks to Peter Mortimore, Windhorse Gallery and Barebones Artspace, paintings and art from local artisans will be on display and available for sale in the foyer of A&I Hall throughout the weekend. A wonderful melding of art & music and the ability to view the talents of Bangalow’s finest artists whilst enjoying the world’s finest musicians.

And in another first, the inaugural Bangalow Music Festival Fellowship Quartet will be featured as the 2014 Quartet in Residence. Selected from a national search for Australia’s most talented and up-and-coming ensembles, the Fellowship Quartet will perform alongside our Festival Artists throughout the weekend in small ensemble, soloist, and orchestral formations. Be the first to hear Australia’s most promising emerging quartet in their debut at the Bangalow Music Festival at Concert 3 and in subsequent concerts throughout the weekend. Quartet to be selected at the end of April; announcement to be made in May 2014.

Full program, accommodation suggestions, and ticket purchase available at

www.southernxsoloists.com

Full Subscription tickets (taking in 9 concerts) currently on sale.

Subscription package of $330 ($300 groups of 6 or more)

Single tickets, Festival Prelude, Zentveldts Coffee Concert, and the Schools Concert tickets available in June.

Booking early makes securing accommodation easier and stress free, as local hotels tend to fill up quickly.

For further information please contact The Shock Factor, Tracey Whealey on 0417 146 552 or SxS Office: 07 3844 7260