Main Stage Program
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2pm-4pm: Local schools and youth bands
4pm-4.30pm: Phat Brass
Phat Brass revolutionises the brass band genre with an electrifying fusion of funk and pop, delivering a captivating and innovative sound. Over the past five years, Phat Brass has catapulted into the Australian music scene, captivating audiences with their dynamic and mesmerising interpretation of contemporary music.
4.30pm-5pm: Voodoo Punch
Voodoo Punch is an amazing band that has but one simple mission: To ensure you have a great night out!
They are a tight, high energy unit who always hit the spot with their broad range of music ranging from classic to heavy rock to pop, soul, disco and funk.
They work really hard to keep you on the dance floor all night and create a party atmosphere so that every song is one huge singalong hit after hit after hit.
5.15pm-5.45pm: Lucky Lartey
Lucky Lartey is a Sydney-based dancer and choreographer at the forefront of exploring intercultural dance practices as part of the contemporary dance space in Australia.
Born in Ghana, West Africa Lucky’s dance and choreographic work draws on a rich history of traditional rhythm and dance whilst engaging with contemporary movement practices and contemporary art forms.
Lucky’s work traverse’s themes of social justice, identity, movement inspired by African architecture, the exotification of non-Western bodies and subjectivities and the relationship between hip hop culture and African oral traditions.
6pm-6.45pm: Funky Monkeys
The Funky Monkeys are a band of some of Australia’s finest musicians who will get you up on your feet and dancing to the greatest hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s! They collectively have played 1000’s of sessions for albums, TV and Radio commercials, and have performed, recorded and toured with many Australian and International artists including -
Air Supply, Peter Allen, Tina Arena, Michael Ball, Sarah Blasko, George Benson, Daryl Braithwaite, Randy Brecker, Glen Campbell, Nick Cave, John Farnham, Jose Feliciano, Florence and the Machine, Marcia Hines, Thelma Houston, Tom Jones, Patti LaBelle, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Barry Manilow, Kylie Minogue, James Morrison, Olivia Newton John, Guy Sebastian, The Village People, The Wiggles and many, many more…
Funky Monkeys musician have been members of the house bands on Australian TV including Australian Idol, the Midday Show with Ray Martin & Kerri-Anne Kennerly, Tonight Live with Steve Vizard.
Recent hit musicals Funky Monkeys members have been involved with include Wicked, Hamilton, Jagged Little Pill, The Wedding Singer, Frozen, Chicago, The Book of Mormon, School of Rock, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beautiful – the Carole King Musical – the list goes on an on...
There is nothing this band cannot do!
7.15pm-8.45pm: Gang of Brothers
A musical assault that crosses over genres, deeply funky and seriously phat. Their culturally diverse and influential style digs deeper and deeper in the pocket of groove and rock! Gang of brothers have been born into music. Andro Martinez, Dauno Martinez, Fenix Martinez and Banel Martinez hail from the prestigious musical Martinez Family (Martinez Akustika).
"GOB is a full-scale assault on the senses and resistance to dancing is practically useless. And you don't have to be a funk afficionado to relate: their set comprises highly-recognisable tunes from the quality commercial end of the spectrum. In any case we're not talking puritanical funk, as the band crosses over comfortably into the realm of hard rock (witness Andro's blistering, Hendrix-like guitar solos), in the way of Kravitz, Prince, Living Colour; even the Isley or Neville Brothers. All-in-all, the parlance might be passé, but, as they themselves say, their music is seriously phat."
- Lloyd Bradford Sykes (Australian Stage).
Pop-Up Stage Program
2pm-2.45pm:
Feel Good Duo
3pm-3.30pm and 3.45-4.15pm:
Danni Da Ros
4.30pm-5pm and 5.20pm-5.40pm:
LaRu
6pm-6.45pm and 7pm-7.45pm:
Venus Music
Roving entertainment
Samba Brazil
Australia’s leading Brazilian and Latin Entertainment performance company, bringing to you the energy, vibrant colours and the heat of Brazil. Our dynamic show featuring World class performers incorporates Samba dancers, Brazilian drummers, break-dancers, acrobatics, breath taking fire acts and more. From the glittering sights of the Rio Carnival to the electric sounds of Bahia, our shows are proud to represent Brazil and bring to you the best of their magic and vivid culture.
Flower Power roving squad
Mirror Roving squad
African drumming
Free face-painting
Free craft and creativity tent
Road closures
Peats Ferry Road will be closed between Station Street and Coronation Street on Saturday 16 November, from 9am-11.30pm.
Dural Lane and William Street car parks will also be closed from 7pm, Friday 15 November until 11.30pm, Saturday 16 November.
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