Enews - 23 June 2010
Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th September 2010 – Celebrating 20 years in 2010
Tickets on Sale July 1
In September, Noosa will come alive to the sound of jazz. Noosa is known for its superb restaurants and fabulous Sunshine Coast weather and when these two features are combined with jazz music they make a stunning combination.
In 2010 the Noosa Jazz Festival will be offering a stellar line up of National and International musicians that will be offering all genre of jazz music from the traditional to the more modern funk and blues.
Why not join us in Noosa to celebrate the start of spring and 20 years of Noosa Jazz? Tickets to all venues and performances will be on sale from July 1.
More ticketing details are available at the Noosa Jazz Ticket Prices & Options page.
River Cruises
Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th September - Noosa River, Noosa Heads
Daily Jazz Cruises on the MV Catalina include first class entertainment whilst cruising down the idyllic Noosa River. The popular morning, lunch time and sunset cruises offer fine music and great views and are sure to sell out quickly.
| DATE | TIME | BAND NAME |
| Friday $30 per head |
5.30 - 7.00pm | Shuffle club |
| Saturday $30 per head |
12.00 - 1.30pm | New Orleans River Jazz with Geoff Bull Quintet |
| Saturday $30 per head |
5.30 - 7.00pm | River Swing with George Washingmachine & Paul Robert Burton Trio |
| Sunday $30 per head |
9.30 - 11.00am | Jazz Factory & Friends |
| Sunday $30 per head |
2.00 - 3.30pm | Dan Barnett Quartet |
Tickets on sale from July 1. Bookings online at www.noosajazz.com.au or phone 1300 797 723.
Quay West Resort & Spa Noosa to host Legends Lunch
We welcome on board new partner Quay West Resort & Spa Noosa who will host the Legends Lunch on Saturday 4th September featuring the supremely accomplished Warren Vaché.
The new and sophisticated resort is nestled on 9 hectares of conservation sanctuary, providing a soothing and relaxing ambience with views of the stunning lagoon pool and tranquil nature reserve.
The Legends lunch is your opportunity to attend an intimate sized function to enjoy a two-course meal and an up close and personal meeting with a true legend of the Jazz world.
Visit our Legends Lunch page for more information on this new addition to the Noosa Jazz Festival program.
Get involved in the Festival
The Noosa Jazz Festival is back! Bigger and better than ever, the 2010 festival promises to be an exciting weekend of musical entertainment with quality performers, unique market stalls and mouth watering food outlets.
We would like to take this opportunity and invite you to register as a volunteer at this year’s event. We are currently looking for enthusiastic, friendly and reliable people to join our team and to be a part of what promises to be a rewarding and exciting four days.
In return for your services you will receive a volunteer pack consisting of an official Noosa Jazz Festival 2010 volunteer t-shirt as well as 2 x day tickets to a festival day of your choice.
To register you interest, please download the volunteer confirmation form or email Robynne Britt, robynne.britt@usmevents.com.au for more details.
Artist Announcements
IDEA OF NORTH
The Idea of North defy categorisation. As a quartet of musicians, their voices are their instruments: soprano, alto, tenor and bass, with a bit of vocal percussion thrown in. Their sound and style is distinct, yet they cross many musical genres: jazz, pop, folk, gospel, even comedy.
Their arrangements are extraordinary. They take songs you know and songs you don't and create songs you'll love. But it's not just about the music.
Their live performances are dynamic and engaging. They have an ability to connect with their audience through not only their passion for music, but also their relaxed presentation and their endearing sense of humour. After just one performance, you walk away feeling like you've known them for years.
What started out as four students from the Canberra School of Music at the Australian National University kicking around as friends, resulted as a group that has won international recognition and taken home awards such as the USA's 'Harmony Sweepstakes' and Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (USA) for Best Jazz Album & Best Jazz Song, as well as mesmerised fans across Australia and the globe.
The Idea of North are not only defying musical categorisation, but they're defying the odds of just how far a jazz-based vocal-instrumented musical-entertainment group from Australia can go.
The Idea of North will feature in the Twilight Jazz Sessions at the Noosa Jazz Festival on Saturday 4th September, 6.30pm-10.30pm.
DIANA CLARK TRIO
Award winning songwriter and vocalist Diana Clark, joined by her trio - the master guitarist, Doug de Vries, and Anthony Schultz - piano-accordion, to perform original material from her critically acclaimed solo C.D. ‘Breathe Into Time’ and a selection bossa nova classics. The distinctly sonorous and soulful alto voice of Diana Clark will impress you for sure.
Doug de Vries - brilliantly ranks high at the forefront of international guitarists and is a jazz musician of world class. He is Australia’s foremost experienced and versatile jazz guitarist and composer, excelling in many musical genres from jazz to choro, samba and bossa nova.
Working in close association with Doug de Vries, Australian singer-songwriter Diana Clark has earned her reputation as a persuasive interpreter of Brazilian Jazz. Diana's beguiling, soothing voice brings to life original songs laced with K.D. Lang's poise and Nina Simone's depth while mixing English with Portuguese over a bed of guitar & piano. Supported by the sparkling guitar mastery of Doug de Vries & sublime piano accordion of Anthony Schultz, Diana's contemporary singing style comes from a Jazz and A cappella music background (she was a founding member of internationally acclaimed voice+percussion group Akasa (www.akasa.com.au). Diana Clark regularly tours Australia, Brazil and the Pacific performing with jazz guitar master Doug de Vries.
The Diana Clark Trio will feature in the Twilight Jazz Sessions at the Noosa Jazz Festival on Saturday 4th September, 6.30pm-10.30pm.
Friends of the Noosa Jazz Festival
WIN TICKETS TO WOMBAT STEW
Judith Wright Centre presents a Garry Ginivan Attraction
WOMBAT STEW
Based on the book by Marcia K Vaughan & Pamela Lofts
From Australia’s leading producer of musical theatre for children comes a delectable new Aussie musical for kids of all ages. Based on the 1984 classic children’s book and featuring a kooky cast of characters from the Australian outback, Wombat Stew tells the delightful story of a cheeky dingo who tries to turn a naïve wombat into a big bubbling wombat stew. This mouth-watering magical musical adventure is brought to life on the Judith Wright Centre stage 20 – 23 July using classic story-telling, mime, music, dance and puppetry. Tickets just $12 - $20.
To go into the draw to win one of three double passes to the 6pm performance of Wombat Stew at the Judith Wright Centre (Fortitude Valley, Brisbane)on Tuesday 20 July send your full contact details and the answer to the following puzzle to win@jwcoca.qld.gov.au with “WOMBAT STEW USM” in the subject line:
Complete the following famous catchphrase using three words:
“ooey, gooey, yummy…”
Competition closes COB 30 June 2010. Only winners will be notified.
Not in Queensland? Visit www.rav.net.au/whats-on/tour/23 for tour dates.
[Answer = “chewy, Wombat Stew”]
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