Monday, 10th November 2008

Cubberla Hall, Cubberla St, Figtree Pocket

Temple Dance is a contemporary form of ancient Tantric dance, developed and taught by Bhakti Shakti Temple Dance is a contemporary form of ancient Tantric dance, developed and taught by Bhakti Shakti. The dance and movement therapy, rhythmic and pranic breath, tantric healing, spiritual trance energy and healing music are used to enter into the mind/body consciousness to gain insight and healing for the mind, body and spirit.

Monday 11th August 2008

PCYC - Bankstown

INDO Bboy FUSION is a unique style of dance fusion - touring nationally from 14 July to 14 December 2008. Combining 5,000 year old traditional art-forms from Bali, Indonesia, and contemporary urban hip hop dance engages audiences in a spectacular journey, embracing yesterday's traditions and today's trends. Bboy Lamaroc of Fresh Sox Crew Aryantha, Indonesian Mask Puppeteer Australia's Number 1 Bboy Collaborates with Indonesian Mask Puppeteer in National Tour

Cultural Infusion proudly presents INDO Bboy FUSION, a unique style of dance fusion - touring nationally from 14 July to 14 December 2008. The concept for INDO Bboy, conceived in 2007 by Cultural Infusion's Creative Director Peter Mousaferiadis and supported by the Federal Government, is the melding of traditional and contemporary performance in an engaging narrative of culture and creative discovery. By entwining two dance genres, old and new, the show's message is one of discovery - the uncovering of self-identity through the medium of dance.

Friday 15th August 2008Thursday 4th September 2008

Agora Gallery, 530 West 25th Street, New York, NY

The 2008 Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition features an incredible collection of artistic talent from around the globe. Working with photography, painting, sculpture, digital and installation art, these artists fashion their visions in the modern world using both traditional and cutting edge technologies, continually pushing the boundaries of creativity. This impressive selection of artists will thrill audiences looking to explore the abundant variety of the contemporary art scene. The Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition represents not just artists, but the countries and communities they hail from, each piece reflecting a little of humanity's many faceted soul. Out of respect for this and in an effort to grant joy to children in need, 25% of Agora Gallery's proceeds of sales resulting from the competition exhibition will be donated to Art Start an award-winning, nationally recognized program . Art Start works with children and teens facing the daily uncertainties and instabilities of living

Saturday 9th August 2008

Centre Stage Theatre, 25, Quarry Street, SPRING HILL, Qld

"PROOF" - Maths, Mystery & Madness leaves you guessing in this contemporary drama The play features Jack Bradford, well known Brisbane actor and Artistic Director of Starlight Theatre Co-op, Andrea Becker, AJ Marsh and Jodie Sibley, promising high quality performances in this absorbing play. The Story - Robert is a professor of Mathematics. His youngest daughter Catherine, has inherited his mathematical gift. She may also have inherited the mental instability that devastated his life. Hal is a young maths teacher and a former student of Roberts. He is researching his old professor's notebooks in the hope of finding something that will promote his own career. Claire, Robert's eldest daughter, is successful and superficial. She arrives to attend his funeral and to sell the family home. She also intends to organize Catherine's unstable life and to have her settle with her in her home town of New York under her watchful gaze. Hal's research into Robert's work has resulted in the discovery of a Mathematic

Wednesday 14th May 2008

Seminar Room 2, Sydney College of the Arts, Balmain Rd Rozelle (enter opposite Cecily St)

Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) is the visual arts faculty of the University of Sydney. The SCA Graduate School was established in 2007 and positions SCA at the forefront of contemporary art graduate programs in Australia and internationally. The School delivers a range of professional development Masters degrees in documentary photography, film and digital image, interactive and digital media, and studio art. The School also offers a research Masters and PhD program in contemporary visual art. The Programs

The Graduate School offers four one-year coursework masters:

Master of Documentary Photography (MDP)

Master of Film and Digital Image (MFDI)

Master of Interactive and Digital Media (MIDM)

Master of Studio Art (MSA)

The Graduate School offers two research degrees:

Master of Visual Arts (MVA)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

How to Apply

Artists working across a wide range of disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Applications for July 08 close April 30

Applications for March 09 close

Wednesday 12th March 2008

Studio (Sydney Opera House), Bennelong Point Rd, Sydney

A showcase of the best contemporary Indigenous musicians in the areas of country, blues and hip hop. Sharnee Fenwick, Marlene Cummins, The Last Kinection DJ Jaytee Koori Radio's Gaven Ivey After the success of the inaugural Whichway UP! last year, The Studio at Sydney Opera House will once again host a triple treat of the best Indigenous music around. Whichway NOW! will feature three generations of Australia's leading contemporary Indigenous musicians across three music genres.

A showcase of the best in country, blues and hip hop, the night will reflect the different journey of each performer. Despite the difference in genres, each musician relies heavily on strong story-telling traditions to connect with the audience.

Whichway NOW! begins with the beautiful vocals of country singer Sharnee Fenwick and her band. At just 20 years old, Sharnee has been heralded as a country music star on the rise after winning the 2006 Deadly Award for Most Promising Talent in Music.

Penning songs that reflect he

Thursday 28th February 2008

Blue Diamond - 15TH Floor, 123 Queen Street, City

Vocal, Grand Piano, Acoustic Guitar & Electric Bass... A live public performance showcasing the original music from Jessie Sparks' new contemporary album 'Breathe Easy' out now!

Enjoy stunning city views & support "outstanding" independent music at one of Melbourne's top venues!

Please visit http://www.jessiesparks.com & http://www.bluediamondclub.com.au

Thank you!

Thursday 14th February 2008Saturday 1st March 2008

Chickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, London

Yard Gal is a contemporary play that captures the struggle, spirit and heartache of life on the streets. Yard Gal follows Marie and Boo, two teenage girls from Hackney, who spend their time chatting, cussing, raving, hustling and getting high: 'best mates from time' trying to cope with life in inner city London. But when Boo takes the rap for a crime Marie commits, can their friendship survive?

Yard Gal is part of Chickenshed's new series of works designed for their Studio Theatre, which gives opportunities to emerging talent and a chance to explore plays that might not always be part of their mainstream programme.

Tuesday 25th March 2008

ABMUSIC - www.abmusic.com.au - 295 Manning Rd Waterford [across from Curtin University]WA

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA in conversation is ESSENTIAL for those who want to foster a greater knowledge of the roots of the most influential man in contemporary music and Black history. DJ AFRIKA BAMBAATAA - Amen Ra of HIP, Father of ELECTRO FUNK DJ AFRIKA BAMBAATAA in conversation

Running alongside the advertised club tour, there is a NEVER TO BE REPEATED CONVERSATION SERIES in which AFRIKA BAMBAATAA will speak and engage in a Q and A session with the audience. This is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity to be up close and personal to the ICON that is DJ AFRIKA BAMBAATAA and hear the knowledge of the Amen Ra of HIP HOP and Father of ELECTRO FUNK.

ALL BOOKINGS FOR THE CONVERSATION SERIES are only available from www.afrikabambaata.com

BOOK NOW!!!!!

18/3 Brisbane - Level 1 Auditorium - Kuril Dhagan Qld State Library, Stanley St South Bank QLD - 07-3842-9887

19/3 Sydney - Redfern Community Ctr - 29-53 Hugo St Redfern NSW - 02-9288-5713

22/3 Melbourne - Aboriginal Advancement League - 2 Watt St, Thornbu

Monday 24th March 2008

Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre - www.tandanya.com.au - 253 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA -

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA in conversation is ESSENTIAL for those who want to foster a greater knowledge of the roots of the most influential man in contemporary music and Black history. DJ AFRIKA BAMBAATAA - Amen Ra of HIP, Father of ELECTRO FUNK DJ AFRIKA BAMBAATAA in conversation

Running alongside the advertised club tour, there is a NEVER TO BE REPEATED CONVERSATION SERIES in which AFRIKA BAMBAATAA will speak and engage in a Q and A session with the audience. This is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity to be up close and personal to the ICON that is DJ AFRIKA BAMBAATAA and hear the knowledge of the Amen Ra of HIP HOP and Father of ELECTRO FUNK.

ALL BOOKINGS FOR THE CONVERSATION SERIES are only available from www.afrikabambaata.com

BOOK NOW!!!!!

18/3 Brisbane - Level 1 Auditorium - Kuril Dhagan Qld State Library, Stanley St South Bank QLD - 07-3842-9887

19/3 Sydney - Redfern Community Ctr - 29-53 Hugo St Redfern NSW - 02-9288-5713

22/3 Melbourne - Aboriginal Advancement League - 2 Watt St, Thornbu

Saturday 26th January 2008

Red Scooter, 3 William Place, East St. Kilda

ALSO is excited to present this new event: a formal masquerade occasion for the entire GLBTIQ community: celebrating our depth and difference in contemporary style and reflecting on the possibilities of who we are and can become. 6000 Red, Nat Ripepi Soon to be announced... The 26th January 2008 heralds in a new era for celebration with The ALSO Foundation. Red Raw, traditionally run on this date, has evolved into Renaissance, an event that acknowledges the distinction and sophistication of our current community.

Following the successful Red Raw anniversary event last year the ALSO board has recognised that the over the past 27 years the dance party scene has evolved to one of such breadth and choice it is no longer necessary for ALSO to provide this opportunity for our community. We salute our countless volunteers, business partners, suppliers and members who over the years contributed to making the dance party phenomenon what it is today.

Wear a mask, dress up in your finery, The ALSO Foundati

Friday 21st March 2008

Merzouga

Contemporary electronic music Festival in Sahara Desert Dunes can dance !!!

Set on the majestic dunes of the sahara in south Morocco, Transahara Project will once again bring together the aficionados of a unique musical and visual journey.

More than twenty electronic music composers and talented international DJs will make you vibrate on the golden dunes of erg Chebbi in the enchanting area of Merzouga.

Transahara Project is an international and artistic event inspired by the breathtaking silence of the desert, a perfect place for deep introspections and surrealistic encounters

Far from the suffocating and shady noises pollution and vibes of the stressed modern cities, the desert offers an invigorating open horizon. Its moreover perfect acoustic calls for music to be played without any obstruction nor distortion

Until we become part of the desert's mystical dunes

In the past three successive events we have produced in the desert, we were able to build harmonious relationship with one

Wednesday 1st October 2008

TBC

SUTASI Song Contest and Talent Search provides a platform to discover unsigned, contemporary Asian music talent, and to launch this musical talent on the international stage. SUTASI is the search for new, contemporary Asian music talent.

SUTASI provides an opportunity for talented artists to become international music superstars by launching them on a worldwide stage.

Through a series of broadcast shows, SUTASI showcases the best contestants Asian countries have to offer in a regional playoff within South East Asia, North East Asia and South Asia. The winners of each region advance to the Grand Final Gala to determine Asia's best solo artist, best band and best songwriter.

The winners are selected by music industry experts from around the world, as well as you the audience. Grand finalists will share in over one million US dollars in cash and prizes including the opportunity to co-write with successful & international songwriters, record an album with commercially successful producers, global

Thursday 30th August 2007

Hermann's Bar, Cnr City Road and Butlin Avenue, University of Sydney

The real authentic fire of the Rasta man right here in Sydney. If you want to feel a real energetic stage show from a contemporary Jamaican dancehall artist then you can't miss this one! JAH MASON Ibo Jah, Firehouse, Basslines Born Andre Johnson in Manchester, Jamaica, Jah Mason first recorded in 1992 for Junior Reid - Selassie I Name Me A Call - before coming through Capleton's David House family and associating with Tony Rebel and Jah Cure.

He balances a 'fire brand' deejay style (think Capleton, Sizzla and Anthony B) with a strong and melodic singing voice.

'Fire' Mason has worked with all the big musicians and producers in Jamaica, his music being released on labels like Stone Love, Harmony House, Flames, Ghetto Youths and HMG, while scoring hits at home and abroad with songs like Princess Gone, Run Come Love Me Tonight (with Jah Cure) and Mi Chalwa.

This dynamic Rasta chanter has toured extensively in Jamaica, Europe and the Americas and is known for his strong and energetic stage performance.

Friday 17th August 2007

Concert Hall, QPAC

BROAD

BROAD is back!

Five brilliant female artists backed by a hot band led by the incomparable James Black (Rockquiz) take to the stage, performing a compelling mix of well-known, and soon to be known, original songs.

The consummate Deborah Conway is joined by Nashville-based country/rock guitar player Anne McCue, New Buffalo mastermind Sally Seltman, R&B soul diva Jade MacRae (Channel 7's 'It Takes Two') and this year's winner of the WA's Best Female Artist (WAMI) and Fuzz front woman, Abbe May.

After delighting audiences with the debut tour of Broad in 2005, Deborah Conway has continued to provide Australian music lovers with a feast of talent on stage together in 2006 and 2007. Ruby Hunter, Katie Noonan, Clare Bowditch and Ella Hooper are some of the diverse singer-songwriters who have shared their music in Broad.

This year promises to again showcase the amazing depth and warmth of contemporary songwriters in Australia.

Five extraordinary artists, five unique styles, one great concert

Sunday 17th June 2007

Fitzroy Town Hall & Napier Street Fitzroy Mel Ref 44A4

EMERGE FESTIVAL Melb. Africa to the Far East,traditional-contemporary, music, dance, theatre, visual arts, cultural foods, crafts and ceremonies.The United Nations World Refugee Day official launch Ajak Kwai,South Sudan Musica, Eritrean Star Band, Diafrix, Africa Collective,Dereb Desalegn& Lion of Juda,Jali Buba Kuyateh & Diyaa Looloo Dursan Acar, wang Zheng Ting's Austrlian Chinese Music Ensemble, Underbelly, Sultan Miazoi, Mehr Band EMERGE FESTIVAL Melbourne from June 17th to July 22nd. From Africa to the Far East, the traditional to the contemporary, music, dance, theatre, visual arts, cultural foods, crafts and ceremonies - there is something for everyone! Emerge Festival commemorates the United Nations World Refugee Day and this year will officially launch Refugee Week in Victoria on June 17th. Emerge Festival Main Event Launching Refugee Week in Victoria Sunday June 17th 12-5pm FREE Fitzroy Town Hall & Napier St, Fitzroy Voodoo Vaudeville Friday 28th & Saturday June 29th Doors and bar open 7.00pm - s

Friday 1st June 2007

various venues

Classical and Contemporary, Electronica, Opera, World, Children's Concerts,

Festival on Tour, Folk and Roots, Jazz, Lunchtime Concerts, Masterclasses, Talks and Films, Multimedia

Saturday 17th March 2007

395 Oxford Street, Paddington (paddington markets site)

A joyous weave of East Africa and contemporary Jazz Judy Campbell - voice, array mbira; Bandika Ngao - percussion, voice; Mark Ginsburg - saxophones, voice; Justine Bradley - voice; Michael Kahr - piano; Brendan Clarke - bass; Aaron Flower - guitar; Jamie Cameron - drums. Led by vocalist/composer Judy Campbell, MOSAIC brings together accomplished musicians from Australia and overseas to present a multicultural rainbow at the cusp of contemporary jazz and world music. MOSAIC's unique sound explores musical influences ranging from African to Jewish, Brazilian to American, with a particular focus on beautiful vocal textures, underpinned by a powerful rhythm section.

The Sydney-based 8 piece band will feature Kenyan master percussionist Bandika Ngao, with whom they have previously toured in both South Africa and Australia. Ngao's drumming is featured on MOSAIC's new album, Colours of Kenya which was launched in early February 2007.

"On this latest recording the masterful percussive contribution of Keny

Saturday 17th February 2007

68 Lurline Street, Katoomba

Contemporary Jazz with Kenyan rhythms provided by percussionist Bandika Ngao Judy Campbell - voice, array mbira; Bandika Ngao - percussion, voice; Mark Ginsburg - saxophones, voice; Justine Bradley - voice; Michael Kahr - piano; Brendan Clarke - bass; Aaron Flower - guitar; Jamie Cameron - drums. Led by vocalist/composer Judy Campbell, MOSAIC brings together accomplished musicians from Australia and overseas to present a multicultural rainbow at the cusp of contemporary jazz and world music. MOSAIC's unique sound explores musical influences ranging from African to Jewish, Brazilian to American, with a particular focus on beautiful vocal textures, underpinned by a powerful rhythm section.

This Sydney-based 8 piece band will feature Kenyan master percussionist Bandika Ngao, with whom they have previously toured in both South Africa and Australia. Ngao's drumming is featured on MOSAIC's new album, Colours of Kenya which was launched in early February.

"On this latest recording the masterful percussiv

Thursday 25th January 2007

the apartment @ 401 Ltl Burke St

For all those wanting to come to a bit of a new type of event, we have a talent night of melbourne's newest urban and contemporary vocalists going nuts at 'bounce' on australia day eve (january 25th 2007). Various local urban artists NYD & guests