Programme This year Mornington will be celebrating its 16th annual Main Street Mornington - Food, Wine andPerforming Arts Festival. It’s the place where you can hear some of the Peninsula’s best local original music. For this one special day, Main Street will again be transformed into a stage showcasing the cultural lifestyle available to all who live and visit the Peninsula communities. The Festival will allow punters and families to wander among musicians and composers, listen to original songs, bump into street performers and chat to visual artists about their work. Connoisseurs can sip wine and talk to the wine makers while getting their gums into some local gourmet foods. You will be sure to get your shopping direction from the fashion strutting catwalks, giving the thumbs up for Mornington’s exclusive boutiques. Stages will showcase original singer songwriters from the Peninsula. There will be three stages. The Grand Hotel stage is situated at Barkly Street and will be showcasing Michael Spiby (Badloves), Wizard and Oz, Marty Williams Band, Aaron Roberts Trio (Soul) and Meryl Leppard (recently back from New York). This year has a new platform called Arts Alive 2011Stage which should be down the end of Main Street near the Esplanade. This will have performances from, Puppetability, Clandestiny (Bushdance Band), the Distance (Contemporary Country Rock), Mande (African Percussion/Dance) and some of Peninsula’s up and coming young talent. The Community Stage will be situated in Blake Street this year. It will show some of our local college students in different line ups. Thump, inspired by Stomp, will knock you over with some of their improvisation with things as musical instruments. There will be African percussion clubs, street theatre, buskers, puppet shows, children’s circus acts, roving jazz bands and a cappella groups. This Festival day is a powerful community experience and you will undoubtedly have an amazing time being totally entertained body, heart and soul. Ree Liddell |
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Michael Spiby Winter is a great time to be locked away in a recording studio, especially if the sparks are flying. Michael Spiby has been sweating it out amongst transformers, valves, hibernating dogs and electrical leads. Enough leads you can only vaguely make out the carpet beneath. “I made a promise to myself that as soon as I’ve finished cooking up the first single I’ll untangle the black spaghetti and shave!.” The first single ‘SoulbrotherTruckin’Song’ is an abstract musical reflection on the life of Australian artist Albert Namatjira. “I’m obsessed by his journey, his dealings with the redneck ways of white culture and ultimate dislocation from his own traditional culture. Too big a topic for my humble pop song but that was the impetus.”The process of recording this album has also been a journey for Spiby to rediscover his voice and connect his soul roots with contemporary writing. “It’s amazing how hard it can be navigating a way through to a fresh musical outcome. Staying fresh is always the challenge. That’s the fun bit.” 'SoulbrotherTruckin’Song’ is due for release late October. |
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Wizard & Oz 10The amazing Andrew Farrell & David McMillan aka Wizard & Oz is something to behold. With their interesting look, their vast and diverse song list and their passionate, soulful performances they are always a crowd favourite at any festival. Andrew's incredible piano prowess along with Dave's awesome guitar playing just add and compliment their rich, heartfelt voices. The spin they put on the classics from all genres is almost as good as their original music. These 2 talented men from the Mornington Peninsula have been entertaining audiences all over Australia and NZ for years! |
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Aaron Roberts Trio Aaron Roberts is a singer/songwriter from the Mornington Peninsula. Influenced by American soul music of the 60s & 70s, Aaron’s voice and piano reflect the spirit of that era. Backed by longtime friends Chris Haylock (drums) and Peter Kaighin(flute/sax). These virtuoso groove-masters have allowed Aaron to explore the depth of his potential as and artist and collectively experience the synaptic connection as a group. |
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Percussion Club The band is Peninsula Percussion Club. A collection of local percussionists, organised by Peter Lee, who will be playing traditional African rhythms performed on Djembe drums. |
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Cantago Matthew and Steve have been playing together in this duo, and in many bands, since their early ‘20s. They now draw on this extensive experience to bring you:Gypsy Jazz, Swing, Tango, Latin, Classical, Celtic and Elizabethan tunes.They also have a broad contemporary/rock/dance repertoire. Matthew has recorded extensively for various artists and projects e.g. on several ABC TV productions, an album for Tim Finn and on Jim Carey’s “The Truman Story” soundtrack. He has performed locally and internationally with many artists includingJoe Dolce, Kavishe Mazella, Brent Parlane Debra Byrne, and toured in Australia with Musica Viva. He has performed internationally in Greece, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong and throughout S.E.Asia Steve has recorded extensively e.g. The Nancy Wake Story (ABC TV), Australian Heritage (SBS), Golden Summers (NGV video) and has produced 4 albums including two of his own: his self titled album “Steve Warner” (soon to be re-released on CD and vinyl by Afterburn Records) and “Sketches of Paradise” on CD. He has supported international artists on Melbourne stages, and made many festival appearances including the Port Fairy Festival with his 7-piece Steve Warner Ensemble. |
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Meryl Leppard Meryl Leppard is a weaver of stories. She performs this magic at the piano, drawing us into her world with a voice that is arresting, haunting and utterly authentic. Meryl's solo shows cross genres. They are a sophisticated hybrid-cabaret of music, humour and performance poetry. Stylistically, her music ranges from jazz-like idiom, through blues and adult pop, to the sweet sounds of country cross-over. Apart from her own recordings, Meryl Leppard's songs are in film, theatre, cabaret and off-Broadway shows. Her work includes musicals, poetry, comedy skits, short stories, a dance piece and a novella. Jorge Albuquerque Jorge Albuquerque: bass player, composer, arranger who lives in the city of Melbourne, Australia. Jorge was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started his career in the late 80's playing in local clubs and Brazilian jazz bands as Orquestra Oficina and Orquestra de Sax.. In Brazil he studied music with Adriano Gifoni and Nelson Farias. He grew up listening to Brazilian music and Jazz. His main influences are Egberto Gismonte, Hermeto Pascoal, Toninho Horta, Nico Assumpcao, Bill Evans, Chick Corea and Weather Report. Then in 1992 started his career as music teacher , teaching bass in two of the most important schools in Rio, CIGAN and Centro Musical Antonio Adolfo. On that time did a work with Antonio Adolfo Trio, with Pascoal Meireles on Drums. In 1994, he released an album with a band Linha 176. He did his first work with Marcos Amorim recording the album Luz da Lua. He moved to Miami and played with artists as Nestor Torres, Nando Lauria, Leo Gandeman. In Miami recorded an album with Val Lupescu, Vloop trio. When in Miami he studied jazz with great teachers as Gary Campbell, Nike Horta and Denis Marks at Florida International University. From Miami he stated his passion for traveling, what it made a big impact in his music. Working in Hotels and Cruise ships he traveled around the world searching for inspirations and knowledge. Now he lives in Melbourne, Australia, and performing with his own band as well as with Suingue Brazuca, Melsamba, Bossa Negra . Jorge Albuquerque email: jlabass@gmail.com www.myspace.com/jorgealbuquerque |
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Mark Wilson Mark Wilson is a local singer/songwriter/guitarmaker/repairer...for the last 25 years he has forged a career in music while surfing, busking and traveling the world ...passion and conviction that started from street hollering blues at an early age is why this soul keeps searching for the big one! |
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Marty Williams Band Marty Williams Band playing tunes from “here & now”(UUR09-011) continuing the launch of the debut album by marty nelson-williams. |
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Blackwater Riff Blackwater Riff, born in May '08, comprises of 4 young musicians from the Mornington Peninsula. With a subtle blend of Roots and Rock n’ Roll genres, Blackwater Riff are out to create a sound that encapsulates the Peninsula that they call home. Blackwater Riff's live performance has earnt them opportunities to play alongside such Australian touring acts as The Beautiful Girls, You Am I, Blue King Brown and Ash Grunwald, as well as New Zealand reggae act The Black Seeds. With a growing fan base and a dedicated application to their music, Blackwater Riff are sure to turn heads in the near future. |
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Brad Kennedy Brad Kennedy has been playing and writing music for a little over twenty years, often referencing the marriage of 'Poetry' and 'Music' in motion...first come the Poetry, then along came Music...the purest blend! Having played in cover bands in the early years just to get stage experience was as much a 'grind' as it was a joy...breaking free from the standard 'covers scene' was a little scarey venturing into the vast expanse that can be called 'Creation'... Brad has played in most of the old pubs & clubs in and around Melbourne and in a few rural towns over the last fifteen years,and without being fixed to any one 'niche' or 'style' of music, the 'Blues' is most comfortable...To date there are no official releases from BK, only a 1/2 dozen discs of studio recordings of 'Live stuff' straight off the desk.. .......watch this space! |
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Sally Carter Sally Carter has played at festivals across Australia. Her wild foot-stomping fiddle playing and her lyrical guitar and vocals will take you on a journey covering many styles of music, including celtic, bluegrass, gypsy, contemporary and country. A delightful performer with a gift for making your heart sing and your feet tap! |
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Lucky LUCKY is a Peninsula based solo act that has been playing shows for the past 5 years. He has shared the stage with world class bands including 'Blue King Brown' and 'Katchafire'. Listen out for the roots reggae sound, the stomp will pump across the street, alter your heart beat and move your feet. |
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The Distance Local country rock outfit The Distance are one of the Peninsula's great music exports. Having played all over Australia, the band is one of Australia's leading lights on the country rock scene. Having played the past 6 Tamworth country music festivals, recorded 2 studio albums, and even released a song with aussie rock legend James Reyne, these guys are definatley worth a look at this years street festival. With a new studio album in the works, the Distance are looking forward to a big 2011 and beyond. |
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CLANDESTINY GOOD TIME CELTIC & WESTERN DANCE BAND CLANDESTINY can happily be the band that does a bit of everything, or we can equally happily ‘theme’ the occasion and stray to other styles from a central theme. Possible ‘themes’ would be ‘Irish Night’, ‘Bush Bash’, ‘Scots Ceilidh’, ‘Hillbilly Hoedown’ etc. etc. Peter on Guitar, Voice, Accordion, Penny Whistle, and dance calling. (Aussie) Marty on Guitars, Voice, Mandolin and Irish Bouzouki. (Irishman) and to make up the trio, Rob – fine fiddler in all genres of music. (Geelongite)Rather than provide a song list – With a repertoire of over 300 songs and instrumentals it would take too much space |
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Wing Chun Kung Fu Acadamy Ask ten different people at the Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy why they train Wing Chun and you’ll get ten different answers. “Some people train here for self-defense, others for fitness, stress-relief, improved confidence, coordination, focus, discipline, to socialize, or just for fun,” explains the instructor Master Joe Sayah. People can walk into the studio stressed, angry, and frustrated and after the class walk out relaxed, calm, and positive. The hard work of martial arts training generates self-discipline, character, fortitude, and strengthens the will to persist through difficulties and pursue perfection in oneself. The mind, body, and spirit are all connected and having a positive impact in one area affects all three. Practicing wing chun helps people empower themselves and attain greater wholeness. |
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Hip cat circus The Hip Cat Circus is a programme of circus arts, which teaches circus skills in a positive learning environment led by professional trainers. The programme has developed over 8 years and includes a range of classes and opportunities. Circus provides a sense of ownership within a social network, whilst increasing fundamental life skills such as coordination, coping strategies, respect, team work, creativity, trust, mental and physical health. Circus skills can include aerials, tumbling, acrobalance, manipulation, clowning, trampoline, and more. |
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Monsters 2 Go Monsters 2 Go –Children’s hands on drawing and painting activity. Chalk Art – Chalks are available for children to create an art work on the road. |
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SandWizard COME ALONG AND CREATE YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE USING COLOURED SAND. GUARANTEED FUN FOR EVERYONE FROM YOUNG TO OLD. |
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Southern Cross Jazz Band This popular Peninsula based Band was formed in 1990 and plays a mix of Traditional and Dixieland Jazz favourites. The Band entertains at markets, wineries and private venues throughout Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. Band members believe fun is an integral ingredient to the music they play and their lighthearted banter and audience participation is enjoyed by many. |
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Lady Uppity Crust Lady Uppity Crust is a socialite who is delighted to appear at any event that needs a bit of zest added to it. She is obviously a lady of extreme wealth and has a wonderful style about her. Lady Uppity Crust is always happy to share some of her many make up tips and fashion advice to everyone that is keen to listen. She understands how privileged people are to meet her and goes out of her way to make them feel special too. With all of her many gifts, Lady Uppity Crust especially delights in being able to lighten up any event that she attends. |
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Shimmying Flames Shimmying Flames is the leading Mornington Peninsula belly dance school located in beautifully appointed Studio Isis 25/1140 Nepean Highway Mornington. Traditionally a women's dance, belly dancing dates as far back as 5000 BC. It is unique in that the dance is low impact, ageless, sizeless and suitable for all levels of fitness. It offers opportunity for personal development through artistic expression, graceful fluidity, exotic costuming and group interaction. At the studio, Shimmying flames offers fun and friendly daytime and evening classes for children aged 8-12yrs, teenagers, adults beginner through to advanced. Principal "Romaya" is available for schools, group team building sessions, Hens nights and special functions For more information and bookings phone Romaya 0403 498 963 email shimmyingflames@optusnet.com.au |
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Swish Modern Jive Swish Modern Jive is a dance school that teaches a style of partner dance that is incredibly fun and easy to learn. With influences from the Swing, Latin and Jive styles, Modern Jive can be danced anywhere to any music. We operate classes at Swish Dance Center in Dandenong every Tuesday night. Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/Swish.Modern.Jive and http://www.swishdance.com.au/Modern_Jive_Dance_Classes.php or drop in for a class! |
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Fernwood Women's Health Club Fernwood Women's Health Club Mornington will be displaying a Zumba(r) class at 3pm in Main St come along and join the party with Hayley. Zumba(r) is a Latin American dance workout to suit all fitness levels and ages. It is a fun way of burning some calories and getting a workout. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba(r) class! Fernwood Women's Health Club Mornington is for women only and offers a range of group fitness classes including Zumba(r) Les Mills BODYPUMP(r) BODYSTEP(r) AND BODYBALANCE(r) as well as freestyle classes, boxing and pilates. |
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Puppetability Ian Cummings Training with the Gardner Puppet Theatre in 1977, the Victorian College of the Arts 1979/80/83, the Melbourne Theatre Company and Arts Access Society, Ian is an accomplished community artist employing the traditional puppet show format in conjunction with large-scale outdoor images to celebrate and raise awareness about local ecology. In 2008 he was awarded a Fellowship by the Australia Council for the Arts. This prestigious two-year award is made in recognition of the significant contribution made to Australian culture in particular through the establishment of the Seagrass® community development model. Visit his website www.puppetability.com.au to find out more. Puppetability A contemporary booth-style show centred on the theme of caring for the environment incorporating the characters and techniques of a traditional Punch and Judy show in a wholesome and ethically sound context. The puppet show tells the story of a crocodile who is unhappy because the river is polluted and how a baby with conscience offers to help. This show incorporates a song, glove and rod puppets and a large marionette sugar ant as well as a ‘curtain-down’ reveal of the workings of the puppet show. Ian Cuming brings over three decades of experience to his interpretation of this age-old performance. |
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MarShere Dance Studio Come to MarShere Dance Studio to learn the latest, hottest and funkiest dances going around. Whether it's just for fun, to meet new friends, to learn that particular dance, a special occasion i.e. wedding dance, or just to get fit and healthy, MarShere Dance Studios, look forward to helping you achieve your goals. At MarShere Dance Studios, you will find a friendly & caring atmosphere, with fully qualified Teachers ready to assist where possible to your every need. All our Learn to Dance classes are "Pay-as-You go", or why not become a MEMBER today and SAVE $$!!. You don't need a partner & you don't have to book. MarShere, Dance Classes Mornington, caters for all ages, whether it be for personal or professional involvement, individually or in a group. It's a great way to interact with others in a friendly and caring environment, where you have fun involving fitness at the same time. How can it be so different? Well come along & speak to those who are part of this big family and see for yourself. international Professional Latin / Ballroom Teacher, Performer and choreographer. I.D.T.A Associate. Available for Show's, Private lesson's and Demonstrations. Email: jongarnett79@hotmail.com |
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