There is some good news and not so good news: Jess is pregnant (yay for another new little person) however TCFB are being extra careful, mostly because of sound dB levels in smaller spaces, and also partly so that she has the capacity to record their new album now that it has a definite time limit.
Thank you for your purchase and support of this (and other events) and especially to those that patiently held on through the reschedule due to lockdown too! We are really disappointed that we couldn’t enjoy this fabulous act with you again (especially when dancing has just been confirmed!) and we are looking forward to a time further down the line when this might be possible. For now if you are after a dancing fix then we have the very fun ‘Soul Movers’ on 2nd April and the slightly naughty ‘Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys’ on 28th May. All ticket holders have been emailed on 24/02/22 with the option to refund or transfer their tickets.
Fusion Boutique Presents THE CROOKED FIDDLE BAND
Live in Concert at the Baroque Room, Carrington Hotel
New Rescheduled Date – Saturday 30th April 2022 Doors Open 8pm | Performance Start 9pm
Venue: BAROQUE ROOM 15 Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW 2780 Blue Mountains.
– NEW ENTRY VIA THE CARRINGTON HOTEL DRIVEWAY –
ARIA nominees THE CROOKED FIDDLE BAND are a mesmerising and fiery acoustic 4-piece that deliver high-energy Chainsaw Future-Folk. Post-Apocalyptic World Music. Celtic Energy. Swamp-Stomping Hoe down. Dance-Inciting Mayhem. Hardcore Gypsy Passion!
The Crooked Fiddle Band formed in 2006 through their mutual love of the energy and intensity of various traditional world music. Whilst writing and arranging, they discovered that this energy was shared by the other music they love: there seems to be a common thread between the frenetic accompaniment of gypsy, klezmer and punk rock; between the twisting rhythms of math-metal and Balkan folk; between the clear tonalities of Scandinavian folk, Celtic folk, and cinematic post rock.
All these influences went into the mix, but what came out was The Crooked Fiddle Band. The sound they love is dark and often driving, but also writhing and ecstatic. They have jumped around with whirling crowds at festivals, bars and dirty warehouse parties throughout Europe and Australia and also played their more cinematic sounds in the Opera Theatre of the Sydney Opera House.
This music they have sometimes called ‘chainsaw folk’ – even though they are pro-conservation – but others have called it “14th century Romanian metal”, “thrash folk”, “whirlwind gypsy” and even “what Sepultura would sound like if they provided the soundtrack to a hyperactive version of O Brother Where Art Thou.” So whilst the search continues for a name for their genre, they are mainly concerned with making music with melody, energy and intensity.
Driven by the beautiful and furious fiddling of Jess Randall (also on Lennart Lovdin Nyckelharpa), and underpinned by a rhythm section featuring Gordon Wallace (Gilet guitar, a Wheeler Custom Lutherie guizouki and a Fylde mandolin and cittern), Mark Stevens (double bass, Appalachian dulcimer, charango) and Joe Gould (drum kit, hand percussion, garbage bin, vocals) the Crooked Fiddle Band sound blasts, rocks and grooves to the point of dementia, compelling listeners into a joyous frenzy.
Their latest offering ‘Another Subtle Atom Bomb’ takes the band’s blistering violin-led live show and creates soundtracks to their feelings around climate change. From angsty and furious folk tunes to fantastical imagined worlds full of ecstatic hope, this is The Crooked Fiddle Band’s most personal album yet.
Their music has been described by Brian Eno as “…completely surprising: the music is original and quixotic. I can’t say I’ve ever heard anything else like it!” “This band really is a national treasure and testament to the infinite talent that keeps manifesting in our backyard… this group have re-invented folk music as it is known… The Crooked Fiddle Band charmed the audience into submission.” – Vanessa Lahey, Australian Stage “When The Crooked Fiddle Band took to the stage, it was as though someone had put 10,000 volts through the dance floor.” – BEAT magazine. “AN IRRESISTIBLE FORCE OF NATURE.” – Tony Hillier, The Australian
VENUE: BAROQUE ROOM 15 Katoomba St (entry via the Carrington Hotel driveway, through the ‘Baroque Room’ arch) Katoomba, NSW 2780 Blue Mountains
*** NEW ENTRY VIA THE CARRINGTON HOTEL DRIVEWAY KATOOMBA ST *** Come and enjoy the new refurbishments of this terrific room!
*This event is an over 18 years only. No minors will be granted entry to the event. Please also note that the Baroque Room is a room that we hire, the Carrington Hotel will be operating the bar inside the room but there is no kitchen or food available at the venue. The Old City Bank also owned by the Carrington Hotel next door has hot meals available however guests are unable to bring outside food or drinks inside the Baroque room.
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All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health.
Please read the ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS before purchasing:
Fusion Boutique & The Carrington Hotel are registered COVID-SAFE businesses.
The health of our staff, performers and guests are of the highest priority. Thank you for your understanding while we navigate these current times.
• It is crucial that if you are experiencing any covid like symptoms (flu-like symptoms, fevers, sore-throats etc) that you please do not attend.
• All guests will have their temperature taken via a contact-less method on arrival.
• All guests will also have to sign in on a contact register when entering the venue. Sign-in must be done by providing accurate contact details (name and phone number or email address) and time of entry. Entry to patrons who will not provide valid contact information will be denied.
*** We will be providing contact-less check-in via QR code registration. To make this process smoother please download the Service NSW app prior to arrival: www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/service-nsw-mobile-app When you arrive to the check in desk open the app and select “COVID Safe Check-in’. Once you have completed this process – show a Fusion Boutique staff member that you have signed in and then have your tickets verified.
• All bookings will have allocated seating and require group bookings.
Individual group bookings are unlikely to be able to be placed together unless requested prior to the event date.
• Please maintain physical distancing measures of 1.5m where possible.
• Hand washing and sanitising facilities will be available throughout the venue.
• Where possible, please use the COVIDsafe app.
• There will be no entry to the venue for guests prior to the stated doors open time.
This show has been planned as a standing / dancing show. Room configuration will be general admission standing / dancing on the dance floor and allocated seating for table bookings in Section B Bar and C Lounge. All tickets require group bookings.
Table bookings for Section B will be allocated from the front of the room to the back, based on the order that they are received.
Guests who booked tables will be emailed their seat allocations prior to the event date.
Guests who book group tables will be able to move to the dance floor however general admission standing / dancing tickets will not have seats available.
*Please note that the event will proceed according to the public health order requirements current at the time. If seated alcohol consumption or no dancing is brought in for the event date then all Section A standing / dancing tickets will be converted to seated theatre style rows instead.
Section A – General Admission Standing / Dancing, min booking of 2. No chairs available.
Section B – Bar Area Booth seating low tables (Please note that these low tables and chairs are close to the dance floor and the line of sight to the stage may be impacted if the dance floor is full) min booking of 4. Section B – Bar Area High Tables & Stools (Please note that these are high tables and stools running along the wall of the bar area) min booking of 4.
Section C – Back Lounge Tables, limited group bookings of 3 or 4 only
(Please note that there are 2 stairs to access the lounge)
*Please refer to the floor plan for a layout reference guide.
*Door sales only available if not sold out prior. Discount show pre-bookings will close 10am on the day of the event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your ServiceNSW Discover Vouchers can also be redeemed for concert bookings. One voucher can be used in the payment process online through Humanitix or contact us prior to booking to discuss how a combination of vouchers can be redeemed together for bookings.
Guests can still book with confidence knowing that, while tickets are normally non-refundable, if a show needs to be cancelled for any reason then all tickets will of course be refunded. If a show needs to be rescheduled then tickets will be valid for the new dates. In the instance of guest illness tickets can be transferred on request.
CONTACT DETAILS OF EVENT ORGANISER: Charity Mirow
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au
Fusion Boutique Presents
‘Etico Evenings’ with LUKE ESCOMBE Hotel Etico Conservatory
at Mount Victoria Manor
FREE LIVE MUSIC
Friday 29th April 2022 Show 6-8pm
Venue: HOTEL ETICO, Conservatory
11 Montgomery St
Mount Victoria NSW 2786
(Formerly Mount Victoria Manor) www.hoteletico.com.au
0438 511 352
Fusion Boutique and Hotel Etico are collaborating to bring the Blue Mountains a terrific range of touring artists in an open entry format for you to enjoy in this relaxed, family friendly venue.
Known for presenting unique and talented acts to the Blue Mountains over the last 12 years, Fusion Boutique is really looking forward to teaming up with Hotel Etico to bring Mt Victoria even more quality live music at the Blue Mountains hottest new live music conservatory and bar.
The bar is open from 4pm with bar snacks and pizzas available in the conservatory.
Full menu available in the dining room with Niccolo’s Restaurant open for dinner from 5-9pm.
Bookings highly recommended via reception call 0438 511 352 to reserve a table or email to make an enquiry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Luke Escombe is a rock-soul singer, raconteur, blistering blues guitarist, comedian and songwriter, and is very good at them all” – Sydney Morning Herald
Combining poetic lyrics with irresistible grooves and a renowned knack for finding humour in dark places, Luke Escombe is venturing out of his northern beaches idyll to perform an intimate show in the conservatory at Hotel Etico, 11 Montgomery St, Mt Victoria.
The ARIA-nominated owner of “Sydney’s sexiest man voice” is stepping aside from his band leader role with The Vegetable Plot to do a rare solo gig, delving into his back catalogue of albums like Mantown, Creeper Vine, Skeleton Blues and Chronic Symphonic, as well as previewing songs from his first new solo album in over five years: Whale Beach Road.
A formidable guitarist, engaging singer-songwriter, and highly entertaining vocalist, Luke Escombe’s shows are always fun, funny and (just a little bit) filthy.
All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health. Hotel Etico provides an employment and social inclusion program making a real difference. *Please note that to continue to meet their public health and work, health and safety requirements it remains a condition of entry that only those guests who have received two doses of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination will be permitted entry.
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VENUE: HOTEL ETICO CONSERVATORY AT MOUNT VICTORIA MANOR 11 Montgomery St, Mount Victoria NSW 2786, Blue Mountains. www.hoteletico.com.au
0438 511 352
Family friendly – minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and supervised.
General Admission. Room configuration is a mix of cabaret style tables and chairs and lounge chairs.
Fully licensed bar open from 4pm offering a selection of wines by the glass as well as craft and tap beers, cider and hot beverages. House spirits, single malts and cocktails also available.
Bar snacks and pizzas available in the conservatory from 4pm.
Full menu available in the dining room with Niccolo’s Restaurant open for dinner from 5-9pm.
FREE ENTRY – first in best dressed.
Music from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Bookings highly recommended via reception 0438 511 352 or email to make an enquiry.
MUSIC BOOKING CONTACT DETAILS: Charity Mirow / Fusion Boutique
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au
Fusion Boutique & The Bootlegger Bar Present ‘BEATS & BALLADS @ BOOTLEGGER’ showcase sessions with CORN NUT CREEK
+ KIMBERLEY WHEELER
(Melbourne / Sydney) Upstairs live at The Bootlegger Bar FREE LIVE MUSIC
Friday 22nd April 2022 Show Starts 9pm
Venue: THE BOOTLEGGER BAR
92 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Blue Mountains.
Known for presenting unique and talented acts to the Blue Mountains over the last 12 years, Fusion Boutique is pleased to be working with The Bootlegger again to bring the upper mountains even more quality live music at Katoomba’s hottest new live music restaurant and bar.
Bootleggers is a place of good old fashioned fun where people can eat, meet and greet and be human again.
Fully licensed bar offering a large selection of Wines, Beers, Whisky, Gin, Cocktails & Good Food – low and slow and vegetarian options available. Kitchen closes 10pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corn Nut Creek are a powerhouse female Alt-Country/Americana duo, hailing from America and Australia. Their original music has been awarded as a category finalist and juror’s top five selection in the 2020 Blues & Roots Radio International Song Contest. The band features the artful banjo work of Tanya Bradley, paired with the deft fiddle and soulful vocals of Danielle Vita, 1st place winner of 2020 Deer Creek Fiddlers Convention (USA) vocalist award. The duo’s original songs tell raw stories of womanhood which are transporting, honest and effortless. Their story is unique; they met in Hong Kong and performed as the Dulcet Tone Collective, then moved back to their respective countries and began writing music together remotely. After four years collaborating in different countries, they reunited—this time in Australia. They have been featured on ABC Country’s ‘Saturday Night Country’, Bluegrass Country Radio’s ‘Foggy Hollow’, WDVX Tennessee’s ‘Sweetgrass’ and Blues & Roots Radio, among many others. They are currently working on their second album, set to be released in August 2021.
Kimberley Wheeler has the uncanny knack of being able to find the right note and the right turn of phrase in the creation and performing of her music. From a classical beginning, this award-winning songwriter came to acoustic roots music along a winding trail through grunge metal, bluegrass and Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks. With a voice described as Celtic Chocolate, she is often compared to singers such as Linda Thompson, Linda Ronstadt and Gillian Welch. Her luscious vocals and gritty songs underpin the band’s acoustic folk pedigree. Kimberley’s late discovery of Tim O’Brien’s, Red On Blonde (a take on Bob Dylan), opened an explosive portal to the folk universe that has directed her ever since. Variously, she has been a member of all-star bluegrass outfit, Uncle Bill, played with Dan Hicks and now has her own band, Roadside Holiday. In 2017 she instigated and curated the all Aussie, Women in String Bands, CD, has been President of Australian Bluegrass & Old Time Association and presently sits on the Musicians Australia Leadership Committee. She is a current finalist in Tamworth Songwriters Association Awards.
This venue is 2 levels, the free live music upstairs is restricted to attendee numbers present at the time to adhere to the current social distancing requirements. Dinner tables will need to be pre-booked online through www.bootleggerbar.com.au For enquires call 02 4782 6368 or email . Please note that bookings made on the day after 5pm may not be able to be confirmed.
***Guests will need to make a note at the time of booking tables that you are there for the live music.***
FREE ENTRY – first in best dressed. 1st Set 9:00pm-9:45pm – Kimberley Wheeler
2nd Set 10:00pm-10:45pm – Corn Nut Creek
MUSIC BOOKING CONTACT DETAILS: Charity Mirow / Fusion Boutique
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au
Thanks to the NSW Government & The Festival of Place – Summer Fund Blue Mountains City Council & Fusion Boutique present ‘TWILIGHT SPACES’ Katoomba Town Centre Arcade & CBD
SUNDAY 10th April 2022 4:00pm-8:00pm
Explore, Engage & Experience
Come out and celebrate our creative community and launch of the new Katoomba Urban Art Trail, a way finding brochure that highlights the vibrant culture of public art installations and street artworks that weave throughout the town. Pick up your copy of the Trail, hot off the press.
This event will celebrate and promote the artistic talents of the Blue Mountains creative community and will fill our city centre with colour, performance, and sound.
Katoomba Town Centre will come to life as night falls with this free celebration bringing together interactive installations, roving illuminations, live performances by local musicians, and workshops exploring natural and high-tech materials including lantern making, shadow puppets, nature hunts, 3D printing and stop motion animation stations.
Live musical performances will take place in the Katoomba Town Centre Arcade, on the street in the ‘Gallery Precinct’, and Ha’Penny Lane will hum with a ‘Sunny Bin’ solar powered sound system.
There will be a pop-up Dining Alley in the upper-level food kitchens and various local businesses will be extending trading.
All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult and supervised.
This event will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health.
Times, locations, and capacities of activities and performances may vary due to wet weather or changes in public health order requirements. Please check the website prior to attending.
Katoomba Town Square Courtyard (wet weather backup venue: Old Library / Katoomba Community Hall)
‒ 4:00pm Welcome to Country / Fire Ceremony – David King aka Dingo Darbo (Gundungurra)
‒ 4:00-8:00pm WasteEd Wings (problem plastic info stand), Ephemeral Mandalas
‒ 4:10-4:55pm Maizy Coombes (Sweet folk: violin looping & vocals) *Juliet Balcony Stage ‒ 4:30-5:00pm Living Lanes – Guided Art Tour – N/A*
‒ 5:00-5:45pm Grumblemorph / Peter Strong w/ guest Jason Thornton (Electronic: micro synths + sax) ‒ 5:30-6:00pm Living Lanes – Guided Art Tour – N/A*
‒ 5:45-5:55pm Captain Finhead stunt show *Lower level, Katoomba town centre arcade
‒ 5:55-6:10pm Wagana Aboriginal Dancers
‒ 6:10-6:55pm Night Diver / Emily Williams (Atmospheric layering & electronics: cello & laptop)
‒ 7:00-7:10pm Captain Finhead stunt show *Lower level, Katoomba town centre arcade
‒ 7:15-8:00pm Deepsea Lights (Downbeat folk, electronica & trip hop: vocals, synths, laptop & midi)
Old City Library / Katoomba Community Hall ‒ 4:00-7:00pm LEGO breakout play space
‒ 4:00-8:00pm STEAM Workshop Station: 3D printing *limit of 16 participants / session
‒ 4:00-8:00pm STEAM Workshop Station: Stop Motion Animation *limit of 16 participants / session
‒ 4:00-8:00pm STEAM Workshop Station: Coding Art *limit of 16 participants / session
‒ 4:00-8:00pm Interactive Quilt Installation by Illuminart
‒ 4:00-6:00pm Workshop: Shadow Puppets & Storytelling *limit of 12 participants / session
‒ 6:00-8:00pm Workshop: Lantern Making *Limit of 12 participants / session
Seniors Lounge Katoomba Town Square ‒ 4:00-7:30pm Workshop: Nature Scavenger Hunt & Watercolours *Limit of 12 participants / session
‒ 4:00-7:00pm Workshop: Magic Sticks *Limit of 8 participants / session
Foyer Area to the Dining Room ‒ 4:00-8:00pm Interactive Museum of AV Antiquity Installation by Illuminart
Inside the Old Library, Seniors Lounge and Dining Room: Pop up Dining Alley
‒ Old Library / Katoomba Hall pop up kitchen street food: The Parade Café
‒ Seniors Lounge pop up kitchen: ZenSational Coffee ‒ Dining room pop up kitchen street food: Hummus Bar with silent, B&W Egyptian film screenings – N/A*
“Gallery Precinct” outside GalleryONE88 ‒ 4:00-4:45pm OSITA / Mara Sanders (synths and vocals)
‒ 5:15-6pm Mataya and Micky Young (sax & vocals)
Ha’Penny Lane ‒ 4:00-7:00pm Sunny Bin solar powered sound system playing multicultural family friendly music
Roving Illuminations at Various locations ‒ 5:00-8:00pm LED Juggling with Kenny Cheung of Candy Stripe Circus
‒ 6:00-8:00pm Hula Illuminations by Tahmour Bloomfield
An Information and First Aid Station will be located inside the Old Library / Katoomba Community Hall from 4-8pm. Programs and Urban Art Trail guides will be available from this table as well as registration sheets for the workshops in this venue.
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*Unfortunately the Cultural Centre are no longer able to commit to providing guided tours of the public art for this event.
*The Hummus Bar team are currently impacted by Covid and unable to provide their pop up kitchen and silent B&W films. We will have alternative visual projections and this dining room will be open for seating.
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LIVE MUSIC
Deepsea Lights (synths, laptop, midi controller) Captivating vocals, catchy melodies, live looping, spoken word; Deepsea Lights put a lot of focus on pulling a crowd in, and creating and holding a space. In 2019 the duo released their first full length album “The Space Between”. Lying somewhere between folk and trip-hop, their uncommon sound can move from rolling bass lines and ethereal vocal melodies, to beats composed entirely of household objects being struck with other household objects, to aggressive hip-hop rants, to soft rainy-day folk songs. www.fromthedeepsea.com www.facebook.com/deepsealights
Night Diver & Emily Williams (cello & laptop) Night Diver is the solo music project of musician and cello player Emily Williams. Her main instrument remains at the centre, augmented by sounds of sampled glass, steel & kinetic toys pitched & percussive. The music is emotionally charged with revolving arpeggios which drift around a motif of atmospheric, low-end drone-like ambience, disquieting moody melodies & airy experimental minimalism. www.emilywilliamsmusic.com www.nightdiver.com.au
Charlie McMahon & Peter Strong w/ special guest Jason Thornton
Dingo Gringo / Grumblemorph (electronic: micro synths & sax) Dingo Gringo is a didgeridoo and electro crossbreed of sound by Charlie McMahon and Peter Strong. Charlie fronted the seminal Gondwanaland Band that prefigured the world music and Indigenous cultural revival by a decade, while Peter cut his name in the dance-music free-party rave scenes of the ’90s. The name Dingo Gringo evokes the global-electro Cumbia and up-vibe feel of much of their music. Charlie McMahon (deservedly referred to as Bone Man) is an ARIA award winner, and Australian didgeridoo legend, who is best known for his bone shaking didgeridoo riffs such as the “wobble” and “ride”. Playing didgeridoo for 59 years makes Charlie a most senior didgeridoo player, and he is referred to by Didgeridoo Virtuoso, Mark Atkins, as ‘tjilpi’ which is the desert word for elder. It is well known that no other didgeridoo player has done as much as Charlie in the way of inventing didgeridoo concepts to make the didgeridoo effective in many genres of music. Maningrida elders Djelkera Wood and Djana recognise Charlie as the leading creator of didgeridoo concepts and have complemented Charlie for inventing ‘complex and interesting ways of playing didjeridu’. Charlie is also the creator of the Didjeribone™, which is a pitch variable “slide” didgeridoo. www.charliemcmahon.com www.facebook.com/DingoGringoMusic
Grumblemorph is the solo live electronic music wing of Peter Strong. The live Grumblemorph project was active in the ’90s existing alongside other jamming, social and activist collectives like Non Bossy Posse, Vibe Tribe, Ohms Not Bombs, Organarchy Sound System and Reclaim The Streets. In 2022, Peter brings Gumblemorph back as live analogue grooves peppered with digitally captured sampling – more about improv playing of micro synths in a way to traverse unexpected sonic territories in the realm of post-rave groove and squelch. https://arythmetek.bandcamp.com https://arythmetek.bandcamp.com/album/crass-remix-project Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Jason Thornton has been thrilling audiences worldwide for decades. He has toured and played with the likes of Prince’s after party band, George Coleman, James Taylor, Gloria Estefan, Cher and Frank Sinatra… and locally with Master’s Apprentices, Matt Finish, Angry Anderson and Swanee…to name but a few. Described as a true chameleon, Jason is equally at home playing rock and blues as he is playing jazz, funk, RnB or reggae. Although very definitely a fine example of a modern musician, his playing shows a true understanding and reverence to the historical greats.
Maizy Coombes (violin & vocals) Blue Mountain’s based Maizy Coombes is a Violinist/Songwriter with a contemporary folk sound beneath wholesome lyricism. Her approach to life is equal parts adorable, resourceful, and sneaky, all of which is reflected brightly in her music. Don’t miss this opportunity to see her subtle and solo, with a set incorporating violin looping and vocals at the ‘Juliet Balcony’ stage in the town square. www.facebook.com/maizymusic
Mataya & Micky Young (sax & vocals) Surrounded by the live music scene growing up in the Blue Mountains, Mataya was heavily influenced by jazz and soul, which has led to the unique sound of her debut single ‘Fine China’ and sophomore release ‘You’. Having collaborated with some of Australia’s biggest acts, Mataya has featured on Hermitude’s hit single ‘The Buzz’, and Thundamentals’ classic ‘Sally’. Mataya is also a dynamic performance member of the upcoming electrifying collective – Haiku Hands. Mataya will perform with her father, saxophonist Micky Young. The father daughter duo offers a rare, engaging and intimate musical experience. www. mataya.com.au www.facebook.com/MatayaMusic
OSITA / Mara Sanders (synths & vocals) OSITA is a solo musician creating sweet synth pop tracks. At four OSITA began learning piano, which was soon followed by flute, bass guitar, drums, and vocals. She also plays self-taught ukulele, guitar, banjo, mandolin, double bass and continues to learn and experiment with any instrument that she can. OSITA will perform an electric set at the “Gallery Precinct” outside GalleryONE88 Katoomba Street with vocals/sampler/electronic harmoniser/synth. www.ositamusic.com www.facebook.com/ositamusicau
Wagana Aboriginal Dancers Wagana means ‘dancing now’ in Wiradjuri language. Wagana’s dances are inspired by the Blue Mountains and Central NSW West country. They honour the Darug, Gundungurra & Wiradjuri peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands that they dance and create in. www.facebook.com/waganadancers LOCATION: Upper-level KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE 81-83 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780 *Inside the old library in the event of adverse weather
Captain Finhead Stunt Show Captain Finhead is a world-class stunt performer best known for his extraordinary combinations of skills such as balancing a sword on the tip of a knife held in his teeth, while standing on a rola-bola; fire eating, fire juggling, body burning and much more. Captain Finhead will be performing two stunt shows at the lower level of the town square. www.finheadstunts.com.au www.facebook.com/FinheadStunts LOCATION: Bottom / lower-level KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE 81-83 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780 *Inside the old library in the event of adverse weather
Hula Illumination by Tahmour Bloomfield Hula Illumination uses the latest in LED, smart hoop technology, and lit up costuming. Catch Tahmour as she takes her dynamic performance and tricks around the event site at various times from 6pm to 8pm. www.tahmour.com www.facebook.com/tahmour.au
LED Juggling by Kenny Cheung of Candy Strip Circus Roving Candy Stripe Circus juggling maestro Kenny will be roving throughout the event site from 5-8 pm to entertain young and old, and young at heart with his exceptional LED juggling tricks and formidable skills. Come along and catch him defying gravity with his exceptional equilibristics. www.candystripecircus.com.au www.facebook.com/candystripecircus
Please register your interest in workshop sessions by placing your name on the clip board for the relevant session time of each workshop on the Information Stand / First Aid station located inside the Old Library, or the tables inside the Seniors Lounge doors.
Attendance is open from the start of each session.
All minors participating in workshops must be accompanied by a responsible adult and supervised.
Shadow puppets and storytelling with Andrea Ketterling
Times Session 1) 4:00pm-4:30pm 2) 4:30-5pm 3) 5:00-5:30pm 4) 5:30pm-6:00pm (max 12 participants each session) WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Young children and their carers will have the opportunity to join Andrea to create some of your own twilight animal shadow puppets. There will also be some shadow boxes made from reuse materials for you to see how your creations appear in the shadows. Andrea will also create a story with the children and their creations on completion of each session. ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Andrea has facilitated nature craft sessions for young children and their families in various formats including her many years as a Wild Ground facilitator. You can join her session at the Blue Mountains Creative Arts Centre in Glenbrook where she gathers nature’s treasures, creates and connects. www.bmcac.org.au/classes LOCATION: OLD KATOOMBA LIRARY / COMMUNITY HALL @ KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE 81-83 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780 *Entry via the Town Centre Square upper level
Lantern making with Kiara Ferguson from Alinga Artistry
Times Session 1) 6:00pm-6:30pm 2) 6:30-7pm 3) 7:00-7:30pm 4) 7:30pm-8:00pm (max 12 participants each session) WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Join Kiara to create a paper lantern, using pressed leaves, pastels, and tissue paper. Come experiment with colour, light and silhouettes and wow the streets with your own lantern walk. ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Kiara is a playgroup facilitator and has a Steiner teaching background. She brings a passion for art and its capacity to heal and connect with community. www.facebook.com/AlingaArtistry NOTE:Minimum participant age 5+ years with their carer (hot glue guns used) and adolescents LOCATION: OLD KATOOMBA LIRARY / COMMUNITY HALL @ KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE 81-83 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780 *Entry via the Town Centre Square upper level
Nature Scavenger Hunt and Watercolours with Katherine Kennedy
Times Session 1) 4:00pm-4:30pm 2) 4:45pm-5:15pm 3) 5:30pm-6:00pm 4) 6:15pm-6:45pm 5) 7:00pm-7:30pm (max 12 participants each session) WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Little explorers will use magnifying glasses to seek and discover insects, rocks, and plants. Once they find two of everything on their scavenger list, they will paint them with watercolours. One of each will be attached to a skewer to take home and decorate their garden or pot plants. The other, will be placed on a large collaborative artwork which will develop over the event as each session’s participants contribute to the group artwork. ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Katherine Kennedy is a practicing artist, educator, and runs Nationwide Curating where she challenges gallery-only artwork presentation by sourcing new and exciting exhibition opportunities in public and community spaces. www.nationwidecurating.com NOTES: For ages 5+
LOCATION: SENIORS LOUNGE @ KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE 81-83 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780 *Entry via the Town Centre Square upper level
Magic Sticks with Fiona Loeb
Times Session 1) 4:00-4:30pm 2) 4:30-5:00pm 3) 5:00pm-5:30pm 4) 5:30-6pm 5) 6:00-6:30pm 6) 6:30pm-7:00pm (max 8 participants each session) WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Painting a stick can transform an ordinary object into something special. You can use small, large, straight, curvy or rough sticks. You can paint any design you like or let the stick tell you what it wants. Find your own style by adding pom poms, string, or feathers. Join Fiona to create your own ‘magic stick’ style. ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Fiona is a qualified secondary art teacher with a visual art degree majoring in ceramics. Fiona created Katoomba Craft to offer small group workshops from her home studio. Her workshops explore many mediums and techniques with the emphasis being on playing and exploring. www.katoombacraft.com NOTE:Best suited as a Family Activity for children (ages 5+) together with their carer (hot glue guns used) LOCATION: SENIORS LOUNGE @ KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE 81-83 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780 *Entry via the Town Centre Square upper level
Full STEAM Ahead
Build-A-Mind Drop-in Workshops
Calling all curious minds. Dip into the amazing world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths) with some hands-on activities with the Build-A-Mind team. www.buildamind.com.au Session 1) 4:00 pm-5:15 pm – 3D Printing
Session 2) 5:30 pm-6:30 pm – Stop Motion Animation
Session 3) 6:45 pm-8:00pm – Coding Art (max 16 participants each session) LOCATION: OLD KATOOMBA LIBRARY / COMMUNITY HALL @ KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE 81-83 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780 *Entry via the Town Centre Square upper level
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS:
Session 1) 3D Printing Station with Build-A-Mind
Drop-in to design and create with 3D Pens. Have fun combining tech with art to make 3D models that you can take home. Using your imagination and a little bit of practice, you can literally create anything! NOTES:Minimum participant age 10+ (hot tipped 3D pens used)
Session 2) Stop Motion Animation Station with Build-A-Mind Story telling brings people together and inspires dreams. Drop-in to create your own story with Stop Motion Animation technology. Build-A-Mind will supply the cameras and the props, you bring the imagination. Who knows, you may be the creator of the next Lego Movie!
Bring along a USB and you can take a copy of your movie home to enjoy for years to come. NOTES:Minimum participant age 8+, or age 6+ with their carer
Session 3) Coding Art Station with Build-A-Mind Make unique, computer-generated artwork in this hands-on creative experience using the Scratch programming interface. It’s like having a never-ending supply of paint, brushes, and canvases! Join Build-A-Mind and see what you can create with code. NOTES:Minimum participant age 8+
CREATIVE ARTS, INTERACTIVE INSTALLATIONS & PLAY SPACE
Illuminart’s Interactive fabric mood lanterns will be on display in the town square and Ha’Penny Lane. The interactive mood lanterns are created in workshops led by illuminart, involving textile artists and electronics makers in collaboration. The ever-growing number of lanterns use salvaged fabrics and recycled plastics, and the interactive electronics incorporate arduino, LED and piezo microphones. Each unique lantern expresses the artist’s choices of material and fabrication, and your choice of mood. The Lanterns shift through different colour light patterns as people interact with them. https://moodlanterns.illuminart.com.au LOCATION: KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE *Inside the old library in the event of adverse weather. Also Ha’Penny Lane.
Illuminart’s Interactive Quilt will be on display inside the old Katoomba library. The Interactive Quilt is a gorgeous, illuminated wall panel produced by illuminart and supported by Country Arts SA. Inspired by the traditional sampler quilts made by patchwork afficionados around the world, it takes the old method a big leap forward by the additions of sensors, and LEDs illuminating the fabrics, to provide quirky luminous responses when the interactive panels are touched. https://illuminart.com.au/project/interactivequilt LOCATION: OLD LIBRARY / KATOOMBA COMMUNITY HALL
lluminart’s Museum of AV Antiquity will be open to the public to interact with and discover the technologies used for video mixing and effects. The mixers, cameras and decks have been interconnected to create wild forms of video feedback and live camera feed, so that anyone who plays this system will discover themselves and their video effects simultaneously playing on projectors. The equipment is wired together into a complex electronic machine and people are welcome to come and play with the cameras, knobs, and dials to achieve different aesthetics, and influence the feeling of the space. One camera station will also be set up with drawing materials. https://illuminart.com.au/blog/well-that-about-wraps-it-up-for-the-depot LOCATION: FOYER ENTRANCE IN TO THE DINING ROOM
WasteEd WingsThis giant waste-to-art ‘Great Wandering Albatross’ wings installation was created by Julz Strykowski from PluckFastic Environmental Art Education and Action using re-use materials. Julz will be on hand to help educate kids about problem plastic in our lives. There will also be the opportunity to add to the Ephemeral Mandalas made from plastic waste. Come and take a photo with the giant WasteEd Wings and make a pledge to reduce single use plastics! ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Julz is an environmental educator for ecological awareness and sustainability. She is a passionate campaigner against single-use plastics aka the PluckFastic movement. www.facebook.com/pluckfasticnow LOCATION: KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE *Inside the old library community hall in the event of adverse weather
Sunny Bins We will be rolling in a wheelie bin fitted out with Acoustic high-fidelity speakers and powered by sustainable energy! Sunny Bins are created using wheelie bins, solar panels, state of the art sound equipment and beautiful artworks, making the most of the mobility and resilience of a standard wheelie. Check it out playing multicultural music for all the family from 4pm to 7pm in Ha’Penny Lane. www.facebook.com/SunnyBins www.sunnybins.com LOCATION: HA’PENNY LANE, Katoomba NSW 2780 *Entry via Katoomba Street or Pioneer Place
LEGO imaginative play space
A Build-A-Mind facilitator will run a LEGO breakout play space with a mountain of LEGO in the old library from 4pm-7pm. NOTES: For ages 4+ due to small pieces
LOCATION: OLD KATOOMBA LIRARY / COMMUNITY HALL @ KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE *Entry via the Town Centre Square upper level
Welcome to Country / Smoking Ceremony by David King aka Dingo Darbo (Gundungurra) David King A Gundungurra man son of Aunty Mary King is a passionate advocate for Indigenous Culture and Land Management and is well known in the Blue Mountains for his strong focus on Country, Culture and Community. www.davidkingbluemountains.com www.facebook.com/dingodarbo
Living Lanes – Guided Art Tours
Times Session 1) 4:30-5:00pm 2) 5:30pm-6:00pm
Join artists and volunteers from the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre as they lead you on tours of the Living Lanes artwork. Tours will commence at the northern courtyard of the Cultural Centre and will run in two sessions, 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Free to join. Limited spaces available. Sign up at on the clipboard at the old library entrance Katoomba Town Centre Arcade. LOCATION: START OF TOUR AND SIGN UP: KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE ARCADE COURTYARD
Katoomba Urban Art Trail The Katoomba Urban Art Trail will be launched with a way finding brochure that highlights the vibrant culture of public art installations and street artworks that weave throughout the town. This resource will allow visitors to connect with the unique character of Katoomba via artists and artworks, telling local stories in public spaces. Pick up your copy of the Trail, hot off the press, from the information stand located in the old library / Katoomba Hall, event marshals and from your Living Lanes tour guides.
POP-UP DINING ALLEY There will be extra seating provided for the town centre square and pop-up food vendors selling from the kitchens located in the community halls in the town square (the old library, seniors lounge and dining room) including The Parade Café and Hummus Bar. NOTE: Local surrounding food businesses will also be extending trading.
Hummus Bar will be offering fresh Mediterranean style food and drink from the upper-level dining room. They bring the delights of halloumi, falafel, baba ganoush, tabouli and of course hummus. They pickle their own vegetables, and create their own specialty sauces: Skhug, Garlic Toum and Tuana. Explore their Shabart drinks and specialist sweet treats as you relax in the pop-up dining space featuring projected silent black and white Egyptian films.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. www.facebook.com/hummusthebar www.hummusbar.com.au LOCATION: DINING ROOM @ KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE * Entry via the Town Centre Square upper level
The Parade Café will be offering a ‘sneak peek’ of its new seasonal menu, which will be available in their Hazelbrook store after Easter! The Parade Café prides itself on serving hearty meals using our local produce. Their pop-up kitchen menu includes Spice-rubbed salmon tacos; lamb backstrap with roast pumpkin, carrot and cauli with a tahini and pomegranate dressing; plus, a delicious selection of house made pies (beef Shepard’s with a sweet potato mash on top; chicken, leek, and mushroom; and their famous curried vegetable and Persian fetta) all wrapped up in a delicious light sour cream pastry. www.theparade.net.au LOCATION: OLD KATOOMBA LIBRARY / COMMUNITY HALL @ KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE * Entry via the Town Centre Square upper level
Zensational Coffeewill be serving quality organic, fair-trade coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chai, and a selection of special sweet treats. www.zensationalcoffee.com www.facebook.com/zensationalcoffee LOCATION: SENIORS LOUNGE @ KATOOMBA TOWN CENTRE SQUARE * Entry via the Town Centre Square upper level
All activities are open entry but restricted to attendee numbers at the time to follow the social distancing requirements.
All details correct at the time of publishing. Times, locations, and numbers may vary due to wet weather or changes in public health order requirements. Please check the website prior to attending. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Great Southern Nights in association with Fusion Boutique Present
MARTINEZ AKUSTICA / VICTOR MARTINEZ PARADA TRIO + Special Guest MARTIN FOOTE
Live in Concert at the Baroque Room, Carrington Hotel
SATURDAY 9th April 2022 Doors Open 3:30pm | Show Start 4:30pm
Venue: BAROQUE ROOM 15 Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW 2780 Blue Mountains.
– NEW ENTRY VIA THE CARRINGTON HOTEL DRIVEWAY –
Chilean-born, Victor Martinez Parada, is recognised as one of the world’s finest classical Latin-American avant-garde solo guitarists.
With his sons, Andro and Dauno Martinez, he led the family guitar trio, Martinez Akustica, who performed professionally from 1997 until 2012 throughout Australia and internationally. All three members played six string acoustic and electric guitar, bass and also used their instruments as percussion and vocal beat box. One minute they played in unison, the next in harmony, then across and against each other. It was calm, then chaotic, beautiful, then forceful. It was difficult to fully describe them until you’d heard them. Their interplay and understanding that flowed through them was inspiring, endearing and infectious. They truly captivated their audiences as they stretched each other’s ability with a flourish here and an astonishing variation there. These incredible players were on the must-see list for anyone who played a guitar, anyone who aspired to playing guitar and anyone who enjoyed listening to guitar.
Each of the members now have individual careers but are thrilled to re-unite especially for WOMADelaide and after a period of 11 years we are particularly excited to be able to present them in the Blue Mountains again.
“Victor’s ear is such that he’s able to peel away the thump & swish of epic early eighties Britpop production to find the heart of a song not even its writers seemed to recognise. He honours the composition, rather than his own virtuosity. This humility, an abject absence of vanity, is a hallmark of his musicianship. Indeed, it’s the defining characteristic. It’s emblematic of Parada’s truly rare & precious gift for arrangement. And it’s a talent that comes to the fore again and again throughout the evening.
‘You Are the Sunshine of My Life’ is one of the greatest songs ever written. And, if it’s possible, Victor’s Fantasy on it only but enhances its status in the popular canon. In his hands, it becomes around a ten-minute opus. It’s as if he’s rolling out a red carpet for the tune, which progressively & unmistakably insinuates itself. The rhythmic flavour of flamenco informs the arrangement and imbues a passionate urgency. It’s a virile, avant-garde take on a Wonderful song. The Chilean Hendrix does it again.’ – Syke on Stage
“Martinez Akustica had an interesting approach to jazz and pop, highly energetic jazz laced with flamenco flair and modern improvisation by three great guitarists.” – George Benson
“Their live show left me inspired each night of the tour. Definitely some of the most talented musicians I have ever seen.” – Michael Franti – Spearhead
“The music benefits from their intensity and passion…. so does the listener!” – Jeff Hamilton (Diana Krall)
“This is probably the greatest acoustic guitar band in the country – and yet another must-see at Bluesfest.” – Byron Bay Blues Festival
“The Gypsy Kings are happy. It has been incredible playing with the musicians Martinez Akustica. Our concert has been a great success in Sydney. We hope to play together next time in another place on Earth.” – The Gypsy Kings
“The band has an endearing, inspiring and infectious energy and it shows in their performance” – The Sunday Telegraph
Martin Foote is a gifted guitarist from the Blue Mountains of NSW, who plays with a passion and flair that turns heads whenever he takes the stage. Growing up in a musical family, Martin began playing guitar at the age of ten, taught by his father, Nigel Foote, who gave him a strong foundation in folk-blues fingerpicking styles. Through meeting guitarists Joe Robinson and Michael Fix, Martin discovered the work of the legendary Australian guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel. Over the next few years, Martin attended Tommy’s guitar workshop and two residential guitar camps, at the end of which he performed Tommy’s arrangement of Classical Gas with the Master himself. Martin has performed for Blue Mountains Music Festival, Sydney Blues & Roots Festival, Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Katoomba Winter Magic Festival, Horizon Festival, Hunters Hill Club, Katoomba RSL, Blue Mountains Folk, plus Australian Citizenship ceremonies for Blue Mountains City Council. After winning the Busking Competition at the 2015 Winter Magic Festival, Martin composed several instrumental pieces and used the prize (a day’s recording at Songcave Studios) to record his seven-track EP, ‘Moving On’ which was released at the 2018 Blue Mountains Music Festival. Martin has taught guitar for Waratah School of Music (Blue Mountains Music Academy) and at Blue Mountains Guitar School since 2015. This has however moved online since the pandemic began. Martin is currently studying a bachelor of music at the Australian Institute of Music.
www.martinfoote.com www.facebook.com/martinfooteguitar
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Great Southern Nights is a celebration of live music that takes place right across NSW. The dynamic program features hundreds of COVID-safe performances at live music venues across Greater Sydney and regional NSW in March and April 2022. Great Southern Nights is a NSW Government initiative, delivered by Destination NSW in partnership with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) to stimulate the revival of the State’s live music, entertainment and hospitality sectors, and in turn the NSW visitor economy, in response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please visit greatsouthernnights.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VENUE: BAROQUE ROOM 15 Katoomba St (entry via the Carrington Hotel driveway, through the ‘Baroque Room’ arch) Katoomba, NSW 2780 Blue Mountains
*** NEW ENTRY VIA THE CARRINGTON HOTEL DRIVEWAY KATOOMBA ST *** Come and enjoy the refurbishments of this terrific room!
*This event is an over 18 years only. No minors will be granted entry to the event. Please also note that the Baroque Room is a room that we hire, the Carrington Hotel will be operating the bar inside the room but there is no kitchen or food available at the venue. The Old City Bank also owned by the Carrington Hotel next door has hot meals available however guests are unable to bring outside food or drinks inside the Baroque room.
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Tickets for tables must be purchased as part of a group booking.
Section A Theatre style seating will be allocated from the front of the stage to the back, based on booking types and the order that they are received.
Individual group bookings are unlikely to be able to be placed together
unless requested prior to the event date.
Guests will not be able to move seating between sections or transfer from assigned seats.
Guests will be emailed their seat allocations prior to the event date.
Section A – Theatre Style Seating
Section B – Bar Area
Section C – Back Lounge (Please note that there are 2 stairs to access the lounge)
All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health.
Please read the ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS before purchasing:
Fusion Boutique & The Carrington Hotel are registered COVID-SAFE businesses.
The health of our staff, performers and guests are of the highest priority. Thank you for your understanding while we navigate these current times.
• It is crucial that if you are experiencing any covid like symptoms (flu-like symptoms, fevers, sore-throats etc) that you please do not attend.
• All table bookings will have allocated seating and require group bookings.
Individual group bookings are unlikely to be able to be placed together unless requested prior to the event date.
• Please maintain physical distancing measures of 1.5m where possible.
• Hand washing and sanitising facilities will be available throughout the venue.
• Where possible, please use the COVIDsafe app.
• There will be no entry to the venue for guests prior to the stated doors open time.
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Room configuration will be seated and allocated and tables require group bookings.
Guests will not be able to move seating between sections or transfer from assigned seats.
Section A – Theatre Style Seating $40 pre + bf / $45 door per person
Section B – Bar Area $35 pre +bf / $40 door per person
Section C – Back Lounge $30 pre + bf / $35 door per person
(Please note that there are 2 stairs to access the lounge)
Ticket Link: https://events.humanitix.com/fbmartinez
*Door sales only available if not sold out prior. Discount show pre-bookings will close 10am on the day of the event.
ServiceNSW Discover Vouchers can also be redeemed for concert bookings made before 31st August. One voucher can be used in the payment process online through Humanitix or contact us prior to booking to discuss how a combination of vouchers can be redeemed together for bookings.
Guests can still book with confidence knowing that, while tickets are normally non-refundable, if a show needs to be cancelled for any reason then all tickets will of course be refunded. If a show needs to be rescheduled then tickets will be valid for the new dates. In the instance of guest illness tickets can be transferred on request.
RUN TIMES Doors & Bar Open: 3:30pm (no entry prior) Martin Foote: 4:30pm – 5:15pm 30mins intermission Martinez Akustica: 5:45pm – 6:45pm
CONTACT DETAILS OF EVENT ORGANISER: Charity Mirow
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au
Great Southern Nights in association with Fusion Boutique Present
‘Gigs on Govetts’ with
DECLAN KELLY (DUO)
+ Special Guest VANESSA CASPERSZ
Live in Concert at Zoe’s, Blackheath
FREE LIVE MUSIC
Friday 8th April 2022 Show Starts 8pm
Venue: Zoe’s (Formerly Blackheath Bar & Bistro)
Shop 1, 35-41 Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath, NSW, 2785, Blue Mountains
Known for presenting unique and talented acts to the Blue Mountains over the last 12 years, Fusion Boutique is really looking forward to teaming up with Zoe’s (Formerly Blackheath Bar & Bistro – reopening 1st April) to bring the upper mountains even more quality live music and touring artists in an open entry format for you to enjoy.
Come and experience some fabulous performances at the Blue Mountains’ hottest new live music, family friendly restaurant and bar. Music, tacos, cerveza and cocktails – how exciting!
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Music runs through Declan Kelly’s blood. It’s been a part of him since the very beginning. With an Irish father and a Maori mother, herself a talented musician, he was encouraged to learn the drums and guitar at a young age.
He’s aligned himself with some of the greatest Australian musicians we’ve seen, plying his trade with The Beefs (with Alex Lloyd), and The Bondi Cigars, before releasing his debut album ‘Tales From The Neighbourhood’ in 2005 with support from the late great Andy Glitre.
Late 2019 saw Declan Kelly release his fourth studio album ‘Views With A Room’, which saw Declan searching for answers while tackling issues of masculinity and despondency. Declan Kelly has a way of captivating fans with his roots and his rhythm. ‘Views with a Room’ – featuring the beautifully stripped back singles ‘Catch Your Ego’ and ‘Take Me in Tonight’ – was a deep and reflective project that engaged with themes too rarely discussed by male artists. It is easy to see why Declan has gained the respect of fans, media and esteemed colleagues such as Bernard Fanning, Katie Noonan, Bobby Alu and Kasey Chambers through his authenticity and spectacular musicianship.
During the 2020/21 pandemic, Declan put aside touring plans, and spent the lockdown period back in the studio. The first single from his upcoming album, ‘Headlock’ encompasses the insecurities of having to navigate through these unprecedented times. Mixed by Grammy-nominated producer Justin Stanley (Prince, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Nikka Costa), the cold feeling of isolation is overcome by warm layers of folk rock, Marvin Gaye soul and Declan’s comforting vocals.
Vanessa Caspersz is a musician with an abundance of creativity that never ceases to stand still for long. Born in the Blue Mountains, Vanessa has played extensively with folk trio Snail, and duo Piccolo Bear. Having recently returned from Vancouver, Canada, she is currently writing and recording her first solo EP, while performing intimate jazz sets both solo, and with her band. Vanessa’s gentle guitar playing and sweet voice weave heartfelt stories of honesty and perspective.
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Great Southern Nights is a celebration of live music that takes place right across NSW. The dynamic program features hundreds of COVID-safe performances at live music venues across Greater Sydney and regional NSW in March and April 2022. Great Southern Nights is a NSW Government initiative, delivered by Destination NSW in partnership with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) to stimulate the revival of the State’s live music, entertainment and hospitality sectors, and in turn the NSW visitor economy, in response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please visit greatsouthernnights.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VENUE: Zoe’s (Formerly Blackheath Bar & Bistro)
Shop 1, 35-41 Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath, NSW, 2785, Blue Mountains.
Venue enquiries:
*Please note that Zoe’s will not be opened until 1st April 2022.
Fully licensed bar offering a large selection of wines by the glass and
bottle as well as craft and tap beers, spirits and signature cocktails.
Full menu is available from 3:30pm through till 9pm.
A limited bar menu is then offered until closing time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Family friendly – minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and supervised.
General Admission. Room configuration is a mix of cabaret style tables and chairs and standing.
This venue is a restaurant and we will be in contact with ticket holders via email prior to the event date with further details and dinner table booking options.
Please note that group bookings will be allocated to the available tables as first in best dressed. ie Group bookings larger than 2 will be given higher priority to the available tables.
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Restaurant and Bar Open from 3:30pm
RUN TIMES
Vanessa Caspersz: 8pm – 8:45pm
30mins intermission
Declan Kelly (Duo): 9:15pm – 10:15pm
MUSIC BOOKING CONTACT DETAILS: Charity Mirow / Fusion Boutique
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au
Great Southern Nights in association with Fusion Boutique Present
‘Gigs on Govetts’ with NIC DANTA (TRIO) W/ MATT TONKS & PADDY CONNOR
+ CROW MOUNTAIN (DUO)
+ JON FLOOD (SOLO)
Live in Concert at Zoe’s, Blackheath
FREE LIVE MUSIC
Sunday 3rd April 2022 Show Starts 5pm
Venue: Zoe’s (Formerly Blackheath Bar & Bistro)
Shop 1, 35-41 Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath, NSW, 2785, Blue Mountains
Known for presenting unique and talented acts to the Blue Mountains over the last 12 years, Fusion Boutique is really looking forward to teaming up with Zoe’s (Formerly Blackheath Bar & Bistro – reopening 1st April) to bring the upper mountains even more quality live music and touring artists in an open entry format for you to enjoy.
Come and experience some fabulous performances at the Blue Mountains’ hottest new live music, family friendly restaurant and bar. Music, tacos, cerveza and cocktails – how exciting!
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Nic Danta is a Katoomba based singer-songwriter and one-time performer with the Spooky Men’s Choral. Nic blends Dylan-style folk music with pop sensibilities influenced by Billy Bragg and the Cure.
Performing with Nic will be two Blue Mountains legends, Matt Tonks on guitar, piano and vocals and Paddy Connor on Irish Pipes. As a group, they create moody and emotional music with lyrics that tell intimate stories of people and place.
Nic will be launching his album, ‘Buried at Sea’ and you can view Black Dog, the first video from the album below.
This gig will also be a chance to farewell Neill Duncan, the heart and soul of music in the mountains who sadly passed away in December 2021. Neill produced and played on Nic’s album and should have been sharing the stage.
Crow Mountain are an Australian old-time country and folk group, performing original, traditionally flavoured tunes of unnerving honesty and effortless beauty.
Drawing on their Blue Mountains roots, Megan Legg (mandolin) and Ben Thomas (banjo and guitar), blend old-time, bluegrass instrumentation with honey-dipped harmonies, painting aural portraits of human frailty and grit, sorrow and strength, love and redemption. Their original songs are rich in the sound and story-telling of traditional country music – of growing up in isolation; jumping freight trains to get where you need to be; of getting out of town and returning beaten, with the past at your heels.
They released their debut EP, ‘Shallow Water’ in 2018, and their new EP,
‘The Higher We Go’ is available to purchase and stream now.
Jon Flood is a fingerpicker and folk experimentalist who resides in Blackheath, NSW. Flood composes nylon-string guitar songs influenced by the likes of John Fahey and Nick Drake, but perhaps more closely resembling the style of more modern composers such as Josephine Foster. Jon Flood is one half of Blue Mountains folk duo Moon and Flood, who released their debut self-titled E.P. in December 2019. Jon’s album ‘In the Hills’ was released via Bandcamp in May 2020.
https://jonflood.bandcamp.com
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Great Southern Nights is a celebration of live music that takes place right across NSW. The dynamic program features hundreds of COVID-safe performances at live music venues across Greater Sydney and regional NSW in March and April 2022. Great Southern Nights is a NSW Government initiative, delivered by Destination NSW in partnership with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) to stimulate the revival of the State’s live music, entertainment and hospitality sectors, and in turn the NSW visitor economy, in response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please visit greatsouthernnights.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VENUE: Zoe’s (Formerly Blackheath Bar & Bistro)
Shop 1, 35-41 Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath, NSW, 2785, Blue Mountains.
Venue enquiries:
*Please note that Zoe’s will not be opened until 1st April 2022.
Fully licensed bar offering a large selection of wines by the glass and
bottle as well as craft and tap beers, spirits and signature cocktails.
Full menu is available from 4pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Family friendly – minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and supervised.
General Admission. Room configuration is a mix of cabaret style tables and chairs and standing.
This show is a FREE / Open Entry format but limited and reservations must be made online via the ticket booking platform: https://events.humanitix.com/fbnicdanta
This venue is a restaurant and we will be in contact with ticket holders via email prior to the event date with further details and dinner table booking options.
Please note that larger group bookings will be allocated to the available tables as first in best dressed.
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Restaurant and Bar Open from 4pm
RUN TIMES
Jon Flood: 5pm – 5:30pm
20mins intermission
Crow Mountain: 5:50-6:35pm
25mins intermission
Nic Danta Trio: 7:00pm – 7:50pm
MUSIC BOOKING CONTACT DETAILS: Charity Mirow / Fusion Boutique
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au
Great Southern Nights in association with Fusion Boutique Present
MURRAY COOK’S SOUL MOVERS
+ Special Guest LINDA MIZZI
Live in Concert at the Baroque Room, Carrington Hotel
Saturday 2nd April 2022 Doors Open 7pm | Show Start 8pm
Venue: BAROQUE ROOM 15 Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW 2780 Blue Mountains.
– NEW ENTRY VIA THE CARRINGTON HOTEL DRIVEWAY –
Led by long-legged Lizzie Mack, a charismatic front woman with a penchant for groovy 1960’s vintage, and featuring the equally visually spectacular legend on lead guitar, much-loved ex-Red Wiggle, Murray Cook, The Soul Movers musical tour-de-force across a hip and funky musical spectrum of 1960s and 70s Soul, Pop, and rock and roll, making them one of the most exciting live and festival acts on the touring circuit today.
Backed by a band oozing with musical talent which features a star-studded cast of musicians who count themselves among the best in Australia. At times described as a “supergroup”, Lizzie Mack and Murray Cook are joined by bassists Matt Crawford and Tony Mitchell (Sherbet), Marko Simec on keys (Waiting For Guinness) and legendary session drummer Luke Herbert (Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, Don Walker etc). Together they deliver a unified and electrifying live performance that impresses audiences and critics alike wherever they go.
The Soul Movers have recorded in both the US and Australia to create four critically acclaimed albums – including their current for ABC Music ‘Evolution’ where the band retained their soulful roots while also branching out and bringing in more retro-rock, soul-funk and even disco elements. The record captures The Soul Movers incredible energy, broad influences and diverse talent. ‘Evolution’ was supported by four singles and video clips, including ‘Circles’, which saw the original Wiggles lineup reunited to lift the spirits of a nation during lockdown with a retro workout video a la Richard Simmons. The album and singles have been met with widespread critical acclaim and their YouTube and socials lit up with a response of love and admiration for the band’s visual panache and exuberant flair.
They proceeded to sell out live shows across the nation, leaving audiences enthralled wherever they went and eager to join The Soul Movers family. Now they had a cohesive offering and territory that audiences responded to with equal measures of recognition, passion, and enthusiastic interaction.
“Taking in a Soul Movers live show is an essential experience for anyone seriously interested in that broad umbrella of “live music.” – Bernie Howitt, RAM Magazine
“Murray Cook and Lizzie Mack have forged an alliance so powerful, so fearsomely funky, that The Soul Movers have become one of the most exciting live bands in the land…” – Glenn A. Baker – Music Historian, AM
“The Soul Movers are aptly named for their body-driven music that will have any seated crown writhing in their seats. Fronted by Lizzie Mack and Murray Cook (aka the original red Wiggle), the group combine electrifying guitar riffs with 60s soul-groove and a sprinkling of pop to form a night out that audiences will never forget. TSM’s high energy bursts through to deliver a new album which is a tasty collection of surprise and delight.” – Tait McGregor, The AU Review
“This is music that is all about the soul – its passion, emotional nuance, heartbreak, celebration, hurt and love. ‘Bona Fide’ is the sound of a talented, experienced bunch of soul-music lovers making a record where the essence of this passion and feeling is coursing through their veins. You can’t really ask for anything more.” – Brian Wise, Editor, Rhythms Magazine
With a love of sunflowers, real people, and the freedom to express herself as a songwriter, Linda Mizzi brings light, honesty and a touch of darkness into her songs. She tells real stories through her music, with strong, lyric based songs; that are upfront, warm, quirky, charming and sometimes even confronting. Linda lets her muse wander where it may, “Of course, music is far more porous than genre-definers would have us believe, and such is the case with her music.” – Michael Smith.
Based in her home town of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, she is blessed to be surrounded by so many like-minded artists and musicians, and it is on the festival circuit and in front of a listening audience that she truly comes into her own. Linda often performs as ‘The Linda Mizzi Trio’, featuring fellow local musicians Glenn Skarratt on Mandolin and Alex Keller on Bass guitar. The trio have reformed again after a period of four years and are currently working on a new album. With a strong direction towards country/folk, you will still hear undertones of blues that are very common to Linda’s style on previous albums. However, the combination of older songs with newer tracks, written and arranged together as a trio, will feature a more stripped back approach, with the primary focus on Linda’s often thought provoking lyrics. This collaboration is strong, and one to watch.
For a taste of what is to come, you will have the chance to enjoy Linda in solo mode as she opens for The Soul Movers in her home town.
Great Southern Nights is a celebration of live music that takes place right across NSW. The dynamic program features hundreds of COVID-safe performances at live music venues across Greater Sydney and regional NSW in March and April 2022. Great Southern Nights is a NSW Government initiative, delivered by Destination NSW in partnership with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) to stimulate the revival of the State’s live music, entertainment and hospitality sectors, and in turn the NSW visitor economy, in response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please visit greatsouthernnights.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VENUE: BAROQUE ROOM 15 Katoomba St (entry via the Carrington Hotel driveway, through the ‘Baroque Room’ arch) Katoomba, NSW 2780 Blue Mountains
*** NEW ENTRY VIA THE CARRINGTON HOTEL DRIVEWAY KATOOMBA ST *** Come and enjoy the refurbishments of this terrific room!
*This event is an over 18 years only. No minors will be granted entry to the event. Please also note that the Baroque Room is a room that we hire, the Carrington Hotel will be operating the bar inside the room but there is no kitchen or food available at the venue. The Old City Bank also owned by the Carrington Hotel next door has hot meals available however guests are unable to bring outside food or drinks inside the Baroque room.
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All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health.
Please read the ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS before purchasing:
Fusion Boutique & The Carrington Hotel are registered COVID-SAFE businesses.
The health of our staff, performers and guests are of the highest priority. Thank you for your understanding while we navigate these current times.
• It is crucial that if you are experiencing any covid like symptoms (flu-like symptoms, fevers, sore-throats etc) that you please do not attend.
• All guests will have their temperature taken via a contact-less method on arrival.
• All guests will also have to sign in on a contact register when entering the venue. Sign-in must be done by providing accurate contact details (name and phone number or email address) and time of entry. Entry to patrons who will not provide valid contact information will be denied.
*** We will be providing contact-less check-in via QR code registration. To make this process smoother please download the Service NSW app prior to arrival: www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/service-nsw-mobile-app When you arrive to the check in desk open the app and select “COVID Safe Check-in’. Once you have completed this process – show a Fusion Boutique staff member that you have signed in and then have your tickets verified.
• All bookings will have allocated seating and require group bookings.
Individual group bookings are unlikely to be able to be placed together unless requested prior to the event date.
• Please maintain physical distancing measures of 1.5m where possible.
• Hand washing and sanitising facilities will be available throughout the venue.
• Where possible, please use the COVIDsafe app.
• There will be no entry to the venue for guests prior to the stated doors open time.
This show has been planned as a standing / dancing show. Room configuration will be general admission standing / dancing on the dance floor and allocated seating for table bookings in Section B Bar and C Lounge. All tickets require group bookings.
Table bookings for Section B will be allocated from the front of the room to the back, based on the order that they are received.
Guests who booked tables will be emailed their seat allocations prior to the event date.
Guests who book group tables will be able to move to the dance floor however general admission standing / dancing tickets will not have seats available.
*Please note that the event will proceed according to the public health order requirements current at the time. If seated alcohol consumption or no dancing is brought in for the event date then all Section A standing / dancing tickets will be converted to seated theatre style rows instead.
Section A – General Admission Standing / Dancing, min booking of 2. No chairs available (unless it is a requirement of the PHO at the time of the event for patrons to be seated)
Section B – Bar Area Booth seating low tables (Please note that these low tables and chairs are close to the dance floor and the line of sight to the stage may be impacted if the dance floor is full) min booking of 4. Section B – Bar Area High Tables & Stools (Please note that these are high tables and stools running along the wall of the bar area) min booking of 4.
Section C – Back Lounge Tables, limited group bookings of 3 or 4 only
(Please note that there are 2 stairs to access the lounge)
*Please refer to the floor plan for a layout reference guide.
*Door sales only available if not sold out prior. Discount show pre-bookings will close 10am on the day of the event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your ServiceNSW Discover Vouchers can also be redeemed for concert bookings. One voucher can be used in the payment process online through Humanitix or contact us prior to booking to discuss how a combination of vouchers can be redeemed together for bookings.
Guests can still book with confidence knowing that, while tickets are normally non-refundable, if a show needs to be cancelled for any reason then all tickets will of course be refunded. If a show needs to be rescheduled then tickets will be valid for the new dates. In the instance of guest illness tickets can be transferred on request.
RUN TIMES
Doors & Bar Open: 7pm (no entry prior)
Linda Mizzi: 8pm – 8:45pm
30mins intermission
The Soul Movers: 9:15pm – 10:15pm
CONTACT DETAILS OF EVENT ORGANISER: Charity Mirow
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au
*** This show is now SOLD OUT! For a fabulous range of other Blue Mountains events please visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au We advise booking early to avoid disappointment! ***
Fusion Boutique Presents T. WILDS (trio) ‘Ten Songs’ Album Launch
Live in Concert upstairs at Bootlegger Bar
New Rescheduled Date – Friday 1st April 2022 Doors Open 8:30pm | Performance Start 9pm
Venue: BOOTLEGGER BAR 92 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Blue Mountains
T Wilds celebrates the release of her new album ‘Ten Songs’. Recorded in the Blue Mountains with her band partner Matt Toohey, ‘Ten Songs’ sees Tania Bowers mark a spectacular return to songwriting and performance, stripping back the electronic production flourishes of her early material as Via Tania and crafting, authentic, left of centre folk music.
The ‘Ten Songs’ which feature on the album revel in delicate, minimal arrangements with a dark, reflective edge. ‘Ten Songs’ includes the singles ‘I Swim’ and ‘Curious Moon’.
Originally growing up in the Melbourne and Sydney (indie) music scene with her band Spdfgh, Tania relocated to Chicago for quite some time where she played her music with members of Tortoise, Wilco, and Giant Sand.
The impact of T. Wilds’ voice is immediate and definitive. Distinctive, delicate yet powerful, and instantly captivating. Her voice provides the perfect vehicle for her ever-expanding catalogue of songs that are wise and curious, daydreamy and evocative. She is influenced by the beauty of her surroundings and the natural world. Landing somewhere between the sophisticated soul of Sade, the wistful yearning of Nico, and the country-tinged soul of Gillian Welch, her music continues to evolve into its own genre of delicate indie-folk.
Come and join us for a special intimate launch of her new album upstairs at Bootlegger Bar. Tania will be performing in trio format with Matt Toohey (Kid Cornered) on guitar and Anna West on cello.
This will be one show only and a limited capacity and we advise booking quickly to avoid disappointment!
VENUE: BOOTLEGGER BAR 92 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Blue Mountains. Bootlegger Bar is an all ages venue however minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and must remain supervised and do require a
standard ticket for entry. Please also keep in mind that the performance
space is a listening room.
Please also note that the Bootlegger Bar is 2 levels and the performance will take place on the top floor. There is no wheelchair access to this level.
Kitchen closes at 10pm. All dinner bookings must be made through the Bootlegger website: www.bootleggerbar.com.au
*A note also needs to be made at the time of booking that you are there for the concert.
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All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health.
Please read the ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS before purchasing:
Fusion Boutique & Bootlegger Bar are registered COVID-SAFE businesses.
The health of our staff, performers and guests are of the highest priority. Thank you for your understanding while we navigate these current times.
• It is crucial that if you are experiencing any covid like symptoms (flu-like symptoms, fevers, sore-throats etc) that you please do not attend.
• All guests will also have to sign in on a contact register when entering the venue. Sign-in must be done by providing accurate contact details (name and phone number or email address) and time of entry. Entry to patrons who will not provide valid contact information will be denied.
*** We will be providing contact-less check-in via QR code registration. To make this process smoother please download the Service NSW app prior to arrival: www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/service-nsw-mobile-app When you arrive to the check in desk open the app and select “COVID Safe Check-in’. Once you have completed this process – show a staff member that you have signed in and then have your tickets verified at the upstairs “door”.
• Please maintain physical distancing measures of 1.5m where possible.
• Hand washing and sanitising facilities will be available throughout the venue.
• Where possible, please use the COVIDsafe app.
• There will be no entry to the venue for guests prior to the stated doors open time.
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Tickets must be purchased as part of a group booking, with a minimum of 2 tickets per booking. Tables of 2 can be joined if booked under the same name or requested prior. Tables of 4 are set.
Tickets discount pre-sale $20 + booking fees / person
Booking of 2 – $40 ($20 per ticket) + bf
Booking of 4 – $80 ($20 per ticket) + bf
etc Ticket Link: https://events.humanitix.com/fbtwilds
Or $25 each cash per ticket upstairs (after doors open and unless sold out prior).
*Door sales only available if not sold out prior. Discount show pre-bookings will close 10am on the day of the event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your ServiceNSW Discover Vouchers can also be redeemed for concert bookings. One voucher can be used in the payment process online through Humanitix or contact us prior to booking to discuss how a combination of vouchers can be redeemed together for bookings.
Guests can still book with confidence knowing that, while tickets are normally non-refundable, if a show needs to be cancelled for any reason then all tickets will of course be refunded. If a show needs to be rescheduled then tickets will be valid for the new dates. In the instance of guest illness tickets can be transferred on request.
CONTACT DETAILS OF EVENT ORGANISER: Charity Mirow
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au
Fusion Boutique Presents
‘Etico Evenings’ with EMILY-ROSE & THE WILD THINGS Hotel Etico Conservatory
at Mount Victoria Manor
FREE LIVE MUSIC
Friday 1st April 2022 Show 6-8pm
Venue: HOTEL ETICO, Conservatory
11 Montgomery St
Mount Victoria NSW 2786
(Formerly Mount Victoria Manor) www.hoteletico.com.au
0438 511 352
Fusion Boutique and Hotel Etico are collaborating to bring the Blue Mountains a terrific range of touring artists in an open entry format for you to enjoy in this relaxed, family friendly venue.
Known for presenting unique and talented acts to the Blue Mountains over the last 12 years, Fusion Boutique is really looking forward to teaming up with Hotel Etico to bring Mt Victoria even more quality live music at the Blue Mountains hottest new live music conservatory and bar.
The bar is open from 4pm with bar snacks and pizzas available in the conservatory.
Full menu available in the dining room with Niccolo’s Restaurant open for dinner from 5-9pm.
Bookings highly recommended via reception call 0438 511 352 to reserve a table or email to make an enquiry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emily-Rose and the Wild Things is a fierce and fresh world of music led by front woman Emily-Rose Sarkova on vocals, keyboards & synths. Here one finds intricate, relevant lyrics of weight and beauty, underpinned by profound but constantly fresh acoustic and electric worlds. The band is a heavy fusion of musicians spanning jazz, folk, funk, metal, classical, electronic, indie and all the in-betweens. Performing as a trio for the evening joining Emily-Rose will be Nick Henderson on bass, and Luke Chapman on guitar.
The band has a debut album ‘Upon These Open Skins’ set for release in Feb 21 2022, with the already released singles ‘Complete as One’ and ‘Golden Light’ getting some love on the airways including Triple J, FBI radio and Eastside FM. Their third single ‘Nightbirds’ was released on Dec 19 also with a music video.
All events will strictly follow COVID safe procedures, as outlined by NSW Health. Hotel Etico provides an employment and social inclusion program making a real difference. *Please note that to continue to meet their public health and work, health and safety requirements it remains a condition of entry that only those guests who have received two doses of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination will be permitted entry.
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VENUE: HOTEL ETICO CONSERVATORY AT MOUNT VICTORIA MANOR 11 Montgomery St, Mount Victoria NSW 2786, Blue Mountains. www.hoteletico.com.au
0438 511 352
Family friendly – minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and supervised.
General Admission. Room configuration is a mix of cabaret style tables and chairs and lounge chairs.
Fully licensed bar open from 4pm offering a selection of wines by the glass as well as craft and tap beers, cider and hot beverages. House spirits, single malts and cocktails also available.
Bar snacks and pizzas available in the conservatory from 4pm.
Full menu available in the dining room with Niccolo’s Restaurant open for dinner from 5-9pm.
FREE ENTRY – first in best dressed.
Music from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Bookings highly recommended via reception 0438 511 352 or email to make an enquiry.
MUSIC BOOKING CONTACT DETAILS: Charity Mirow / Fusion Boutique
For more information visit: www.fusionboutique.com.au
