https://www.whatsonbundaberg.com.au/events/event/2552/the-sunshine-club-written-directed-by-wesley-enoch-music-by-john-rodgers

Written and directed by Wesley EnochMusic by John Rodgers

The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre.

Set in 1946, it tells the story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman who has come home from World War II to find that although the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home in Brisbane are just the same. Filled with a defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and, most importantly, dance. Here he dreams of a future where he can dance in step with Rose, the girl next door, the girl of his dreams.

Heralded as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals” (The Australian), The Sunshine Club is written and directed by proud Noonuccal Nuugi man Wesley Enoch AM, an acclaimed creative force in Australian Theatre. This energetic and engaging musical play has a variety of music styles, with 28 songs composed by the esteemed John Rodgers.

Award-winning The Sunshine Club is a thought provoking, vibrant and above all joyful night of theatre and music, featuring a talented cast of 11, including emerging and established First Nations artists, and a 5-piece live band.

https://brolga.ourfrasercoast.com.au/events/event/1235/the-sunshine-club

Written and directed by Wesley EnochMusic by John Rodgers

The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre.

Set in 1946, it tells the story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman who has come home from World War II to find that although the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home in Brisbane are just the same. Filled with a defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and, most importantly, dance. Here he dreams of a future where he can dance in step with Rose, the girl next door, the girl of his dreams.

Heralded as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals” (The Australian), The Sunshine Club is written and directed by proud Noonuccal Nuugi man Wesley Enoch AM, an acclaimed creative force in Australian Theatre. This energetic and engaging musical play has a variety of music styles, with 28 songs composed by the esteemed John Rodgers.

Award-winning The Sunshine Club is a thought provoking, vibrant and above all joyful night of theatre and music, featuring a talented cast of 11, including emerging and established First Nations artists, and a 5-piece live band.

https://www.rpac.com.au/what-s-on/all-events/the-sunshine-club/

Written and directed by Wesley EnochMusic by John Rodgers

The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre.

Set in 1946, it tells the story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman who has come home from World War II to find that although the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home in Brisbane are just the same. Filled with a defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and, most importantly, dance. Here he dreams of a future where he can dance in step with Rose, the girl next door, the girl of his dreams.

Heralded as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals” (The Australian), The Sunshine Club is written and directed by proud Noonuccal Nuugi man Wesley Enoch AM, an acclaimed creative force in Australian Theatre. This energetic and engaging musical play has a variety of music styles, with 28 songs composed by the esteemed John Rodgers.

Award-winning The Sunshine Club is a thought provoking, vibrant and above all joyful night of theatre and music, featuring a talented cast of 11, including emerging and established First Nations artists, and a 5-piece live band.

https://hota.com.au/whats-on/live/theatre/the-sunshine-club

Written and directed by Wesley EnochMusic by John Rodgers

The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre.

Set in 1946, it tells the story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman who has come home from World War II to find that although the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home in Brisbane are just the same. Filled with a defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and, most importantly, dance. Here he dreams of a future where he can dance in step with Rose, the girl next door, the girl of his dreams.

Heralded as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals” (The Australian), The Sunshine Club is written and directed by proud Noonuccal Nuugi man Wesley Enoch AM, an acclaimed creative force in Australian Theatre. This energetic and engaging musical play has a variety of music styles, with 28 songs composed by the esteemed John Rodgers.

Award-winning The Sunshine Club is a thought provoking, vibrant and above all joyful night of theatre and music, featuring a talented cast of 11, including emerging and established First Nations artists, and a 5-piece live band.

https://hota.com.au/whats-on/live/theatre/the-sunshine-club

Written and directed by Wesley EnochMusic by John Rodgers

The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre.

Set in 1946, it tells the story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman who has come home from World War II to find that although the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home in Brisbane are just the same. Filled with a defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and, most importantly, dance. Here he dreams of a future where he can dance in step with Rose, the girl next door, the girl of his dreams.

Heralded as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals” (The Australian), The Sunshine Club is written and directed by proud Noonuccal Nuugi man Wesley Enoch AM, an acclaimed creative force in Australian Theatre. This energetic and engaging musical play has a variety of music styles, with 28 songs composed by the esteemed John Rodgers.

Award-winning The Sunshine Club is a thought provoking, vibrant and above all joyful night of theatre and music, featuring a talented cast of 11, including emerging and established First Nations artists, and a 5-piece live band.

TICKETS

with KRUNJ & Shamin

Meanjin (turned Naarm, turned Meanjin) progressive siren Hannah Macklin launches her debut album “Mu” - a glittering piece of cosmic orchestral soul - with support from two forward-thinking local acts TBA soon.

Macklin will perform on the night with an expanded 10-piece band, including a string section and extra voices, to do justice to the album’s arrangements.

Drawing inspiration for the night’s proceedings from the album’s namesake - a Zen Buddhist term meaning “nothingness / emptiness / pure awareness" - this will be more than a gig; an event of artistic devotion to stimulate the heart, mind and senses.

https://glenstreet.com.au/whats-on/sunshine-club

Written and directed by Wesley EnochMusic by John Rodgers

The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre.

Set in 1946, it tells the story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman who has come home from World War II to find that although the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home in Brisbane are just the same. Filled with a defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and, most importantly, dance. Here he dreams of a future where he can dance in step with Rose, the girl next door, the girl of his dreams.

Heralded as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals” (The Australian), The Sunshine Club is written and directed by proud Noonuccal Nuugi man Wesley Enoch AM, an acclaimed creative force in Australian Theatre. This energetic and engaging musical play has a variety of music styles, with 28 songs composed by the esteemed John Rodgers.

Award-winning The Sunshine Club is a thought provoking, vibrant and above all joyful night of theatre and music, featuring a talented cast of 11, including emerging and established First Nations artists, and a 5-piece live band.

https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/the-sunshine-club/

Written and directed by Wesley EnochMusic by John Rodgers

The Sunshine Club is a gloriously energetic, thought provoking and above all entertaining night of theatre.

Set in 1946, it tells the story of Frank Doyle, an Aboriginal serviceman who has come home from World War II to find that although the wider world may have changed, attitudes back home in Brisbane are just the same. Filled with a defiant energy and ambition for a better life, Frank starts The Sunshine Club, a place where black and white can meet and, most importantly, dance. Here he dreams of a future where he can dance in step with Rose, the girl next door, the girl of his dreams.

Heralded as a “brilliant new landmark in Australian musicals” (The Australian), The Sunshine Club is written and directed by proud Noonuccal Nuugi man Wesley Enoch AM, an acclaimed creative force in Australian Theatre. This energetic and engaging musical play has a variety of music styles, with 28 songs composed by the esteemed John Rodgers.

Award-winning The Sunshine Club is a thought provoking, vibrant and above all joyful night of theatre and music, featuring a talented cast of 11, including emerging and established First Nations artists, and a 5-piece live band.

Connor Perkins is a bassist and bandleader whose passion for musical expression drives every decision on and off the bandstand. As an in-demand bassist and recent graduate from JMI, Connor has had the opportunity to learn from some of Australia’s greatest bassists, including Andrew Shaw, Ashley Turner and Brendan Clarke, as well as from international masters Rodney Whitaker and Orlando Le Fleming. Connor is known for his rhythmic and energetic style, inspired by players such as Oscar Pettiford, Paul Chambers and Ron Carter.

Featuring some of Brisbane’s most renowned players and led by up-and-coming bassist Connor Perkins, The Connor Perkins Quartet presents a mix or originals and tunes by some of Black American Music's most iconic composers.

Doors open from 8pm, Music from 8:30pm

$15 Entry via Humanitix

$20 Entry available at the door (subject to venue capacity)

FREE ENTRY

$10 at the door [cash only]

FREE ENTRY

Paths of Invention 4 is part of a series of new works written by Japan-based, Australian composer Phil Treloar. The works are written within a new composition system coined “Collective autonomy”, a musical initiative directed toward human concerns and interests with Truth, Faith, Trust, Humility, and Sincerity at its core. The work itself stretches across various genres and sound worlds.

Ian Hanger Recital Hall

DOORS OPEN FROM 7PM, MUSIC FROM 7:30PM

FREE EVENT

*POSTPONED*

Connor Perkins is a bassist and bandleader whose passion for musical expression drives every decision on and off the bandstand. As an in-demand bassist and recent graduate from JMI, Connor has had the opportunity to learn from some of Australia’s greatest bassists, including Andrew Shaw, Ashley Turner and Brendan Clarke, as well as from international masters Rodney Whitaker and Orlando Le Fleming. Connor is known for his rhythmic and energetic style, inspired by players such as Oscar Pettiford, Paul Chambers and Ron Carter.

Featuring some of Brisbane’s most renowned players and led by up-and-coming bassist Connor Perkins, The Connor Perkins Quartet presents a mix or originals and tunes by some of Black American Music's most iconic composers.

Doors open from 7pm, Music from 7:30pm

$15 Entry via Humanitix

$20 Entry available at the door (subject to venue capacity)

First gig of 2022 down at the cosy Warehouse 25. Great beer and pizza, and tunes! Drop by!

Tyler Cooney - Guitar

Steve Newcomb - Keys

Elliott Parker - Bass

Chris Evans - Drums

Warehouse 25 Instagram page

CANCELLED

www.brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/2021/as-the-flow-cries

The Music of Barney Mcall with Queensland Conservatorium Jazz Ensembles

This event features Grammy nominated, ARIA winning composer/pianist/producer Barney McAll alongside the finest young jazz and classical performers from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

In this uniquely curated show, works from the extensive catalogue of McAll will be reproduced, rearranged and reimagined by The Con Artists Jazz Orchestra directed by Steve Newcomb, InVoices directed by Dave Spicer, and Consonance and Raised Voices, directed by Hannah Macklin.  

www.marikevandijk.com/

www.jazz.qld.edu.au/jmi-live/

Dutch saxophonist and composer Marike van Dijk has been calling Brisbane home since her move in September 2019. Being based in New York for several years led to collaborations with artists from different disciplines and genres, one of which is her large chamber jazz ensemble The Stereography Project. This 12-piece band was featured on her last album alongside two guests, singer-songwriters Jeff Taylor (USA) and Katell Keineg (UK). Her cinematic style of composing mixes influences from jazz, classical and indie rock music. This new group, compiled of Brisbane-based musicians is a smaller version of The Stereography Project and will be performing old and very new material.

The Band:

Marike van Dijk - Saxophones

Andrew Garton - Bass Clarinet & Saxophone

Brodie Mcallister - Trombone

Dan Curro - Cello

James Wengrow - Guitar

Steve Newcomb - Piano

Zac Sakrewski - Bass

Ben Shannon - Drums

Caleb Colledge - Drums

MORE INFO:

Doors open from 8PM

Music from 8:30pm

[NO LIVE-STREAM AVAILABLE FOR THIS GIG]

Jazz faculty, alumni, and students will combine for a show that features locally grown compositions from Australia and New Zealand.

Featuring Steve Newcomb Quintet

Assembled by pianist and senior lecturer in Jazz, Steve Newcomb, the show will feature the quintet configuration favoured by artists such as Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter.

This classic quintet sound will be explored through Newcomb’s compositional work, and fresh interpretations of pieces by Gian Slater, Barney McAll, Kadhja Bonet, and Bill Stewart. Along with fellow faculty member and explosive tenor saxophonist James Sandon, the show will feature Newcomb’s longtime collaborator Carl Harvoe (trumpet), who is alumni of QCGU.

Also joining is recent Jazz staff addition Hannah Macklin (voice), and two exceptional postgraduate candidates Elliott Parker (bass) and Christopher Evans (drums). A show not to be missed!

James Sandon – tenor saxophone/percussion
Carl Harvoe – trumpet
Steve Newcomb – piano
Elliott Parker – bass
Christopher Evans – drums
with guest Hannah Macklin – voice

$20/$15 AT DOOR

Queensland Conservatorium is operating under a COVID-19 safe plan, to view current information www.queenslandconservatorium.com.au/tickets-and-seating/

Ian Hanger Recital Hall
Queensland Conservatorium – South Bank
140 Grey St, South Brisbane
Directions & Access Facilities www.queenslandconservatorium.com.au/directions/

https://www.canyoukeepasecret.com.au/events/mackmacnewconn

hannah macklin + nathan macgregor + steve newcomb + wilsen conn, an unmissable night of soul, RnB and fusion at your favourite lounge room in the city - can you keep a secret.

hannah macklin: meanjin vocal legend. best known for work in MKO Sun, bastard amber, laik & hannah maxx. hannah's holistic musical approach, absolute mothaf**kery and general beastliness makes her a singer to pay close attention to - we're honoured to have her on this gig.

steve newcomb: meanjin based keyboard wizard with experience worldwide. literally any sound you could ever imagine, steve thought of it years ago. smelted in the gauntlet of kenny barron, wayne shorter, herbie hancock and more, steve's ability to weld the organ as a 6 ft longsword will lay you flat on your back.

nathan macgregor: make sure you bring aloe vera to this gig because nathan will leave you covered head to toe in 3rd degree burns. as the father of HRBRT, nathan has contributed immensely to brisbane's live electronic/house/dance scene and his sound is unmissable. one of those players you could pick in a blind test any day of the week.

wilsen conn: a humble student of the three aforementioned musicians, wilsen contributes to mackmacnewconn in musical director/guitarist/bassist capacity. as an avid disciple of west coast jazz and east coast hip hop, wilsen only strives to navigate the tightrope of feel & exploration with grace.

music from 8PM at Can You Keep a Secret, on Stanley St 4102. cover charge $20

James Sandon’s Soul Jazz Odyssey is an exploration in groove and improvisation, using selected repertoire from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. An all star band of Australia’s finest musicians has been assembled for one night only. Hotel West End 19th May.

James Sandon - sax
Matt Smith - guitar
Steve Newcomb - keys
AJ Hall - bass
Sam Mitchell - drums

Matt Smith is most commonly known as the lead guitar player of Australian rock/pop band Thirsty Merc. However, he keeps busy in the Australian music scene as a session guitar player recording and touring with artists like Pete Murray, Karise Eden, James Morrison, and The Strides.

Steve Newcomb is an Australian pianist and composer equally in demand for his unique touch on the piano, detailed writing, and comprehensive style of arranging that explores the realm shared by jazz and new music. Based in Brisbane, Steve is Head of Jazz at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

AJ Hall is an in-demand electric and double bass player from Brisbane. After majoring in jazz bass at the Queensland Conservatorium, he has gone on to work extensively throughout Australia, Europe, the United States and Asia.

Sam Mitchell is a Brisbane based drummer in Cheap Fakes, with a deep connection to soul, jazz and funk. His playing can be described as interactively driving and engages the band and the audience in a wave of rhythmic and melodic phrases.

James Sandon possesses the combination of instrumental technique and natural melodic and rhythmic drive. Having played and recorded around the world, now based in Brisbane, he is currently a lecturer in jazz studies at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music at Griffith University.

Wednesday 18 May

Doors to the upstairs function room open at 7:30pm
Music from 8pm

Hotel West End
10 Browning street, West End
$10 cover | cash door only

Facebook venue link

Black Square Quartet will join forces with jazz saxophonist & composer Marike Van Dijk, jazz pianist Steve Newcomb, and Brisbane composer Thomas Green to present an ambient evening of new and re-imagined music in sounds & shapes.

These intimate house concerts will be held over the weekend of 22/23 May.

CONCERT 1: Cleveland - Saturday 22 May, 7pm

CONCERT 2: New Farm - Sunday 23rd May, 7pm

Join us for what is sure to be an intimate and immersive performance experience. Refreshments will be provided after the performance, where you will have an opportunity to chat with the artists.

Tickets are $40/$35 and bookings are strictly limited. Ticket price will include a complimentary glass of champagne and finger food. A cash bar will also be available throughout the evening.

To book, email blacksquarequartet@outlook.com or send BSQ a FB message. You will be provided bank details to complete your ticket purchase, and the relevant concert address will be provided once your booking is finalised.

Link to event.