Category: Live Music

Written and performed by Drew FairleyIn the shallowest hour of the night a faint outline appears. The ghost populi. They outnumber us. They watch us fret and obsess. But tonight- they strike up the band. Your chair has been dusted off. Your glass polished. Your lights dim. Let the music awaken in your ears and drink up the spirits. Drumroll... Welcome. Ghost Salon is a lush evening of hilarious and haunting cabaret. A luminous view into those who've been left in the dark. Part seance- part confessional- part spectral hooley. All welcome- dead or alive.About the artistMost recently Drew was an artistic associate for Strut N Fret production company and was absurdly trapped on a P&O cruise during the early months of the pandemic. He wrote Actual Cabin Actual Fever- an IGTV series during his ill-fated oceanic adventure. Before all this he was the artistic associate for A Midnight Visit in Melbourne. Before that he performed in Romance- a thwarts and all cabaret- for the Flying Nun- Larry's Odyssey by Vashti Hughes- directed by James Winter. He performed with ERTH visual and physical theatre company in their national tour of The Prehistoric Aquarium- directed by Scott Wright. The Kids Cafe at the Sydney Opera House. Deathtrap at the Darlinghurst Theatre- directed by Jo Turner and Jack and the Beanstalk- Directed by Chira Guidi for the Adelaide festival. He has also written for Accolade Events Company in the reimagined Sovereign Hill light and sound spectacular. Previously- Drew worked with Lisa Chappell as director of Bad Day Insurance. As dramaturge on Here- a Verbatim Theatre piece through Warringah council- directed by Kristine-Landon Smith- Tamasha Theatre Co UK. Version 1.0 in The Major Minor Party- as an actor devisor- Terripin Puppet Theatre Company as a writer of Pip and Pooch. Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre as a writer-director on their new musical - Oh My God I've Been Kidnapped and I Hate what I'm Wearing. Purse of the Mummy for Marguerite Pepper Productions and the Casula Arts Centre. What we are doing to ensure you are COVIDSafe at The Flying NunCapping our audience at 25 people per show. Ensuring that artists and staff are well before they start work. Sanitising all furniture and touchpoints prior to each opening. Closing our foyer bar and offering table service. Reconfiguring our venue to manage physical distancing. Ensuring a 3m distance between stage and the audience.

Madison McKoy has 9 older siblings and in keeping with Claire's Kitchen Viva il Divo theme- he presents his cabaret 'Il Decimo Figlio' The Tenth Child. Being the youngest isn't always what it's cracked up to be but sometimes... it is.Madison has released an album of original compositions of the same name - a couple you'll hear in 'Il Decimo Figlio'. Rest assured- no singing will be attempted in Italian. Join Madison on an alacritous journey in story and song from his stage-life to his life-life. You'll hear some immediately recognisable tunes as well as originals. Madison will be accompanied by the lovely- Bev Kennedy on keys.We last saw Madison on stage in the role of Mr. Beauregard in the Australian tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He most recently featured in Guy Sebastian's music video Standing With You. Madison also appeared on stage as the flamboyant Willie in the Australian Premiere of the Off-Broadway sensation The View Upstairs and the lovable fugitive slave Jim in Big River at Hayes Theatre. Other musical theatre credits include Miss Saigon- Sweet Charity- and What the World Needs Now. He also played the Apollo MC in the Australian tour of Buddy: The Musical and Toad in the Australian Shakespeare Company's production of The Wind in the Willows. Madison's feature film credits include The Mystery of Natalie Wood directed by Peter Bogdanovic and the USA docu-drama Your Number's Up: Blood Money. Madison has also presented his cabaret Yank Down Under at both Seymour Centre and City Recital Hall in Andrew Bukenya's cabaret series 2 x 20.Through his production company- MJM Entertainment Australia- Madison has presented shows including Soul Cabaret: Theatre Performers on a Soul Trip- Positive Vibes- Dream it! Do it! Live it! and the Heart & Soul Harbour Cruise to name a few. In between acting gigs- Madison teaches English to speakers of other languages- directs his community based singing group The 8-Week Choir and also performs original music from his albums 10th Child and Deep Within.Covid-safe guidelinesThe cabaret room capacity is now only 30 guests to adhere to the Covid-19 personal distancing rules.Anyone entering the premises must provide their name and contact details- including a telephone number or email address.All reasonable steps are being taken to mitigate against the risk of transmission of infection within the venue (with reference to standard and additional cleaning measures as recommended by public health authorities and SafeWork NSW).If you are exhibiting any flu-like symptoms- please stay home.

The daughter of one of Australia's most famous rock vocalists- Jimmy Barnes- Mahalia Barnes started her career as a child star vocalist. Since then- Mahalia has worked as a lead singer for her own band- and as a backing singer for soul and RnB artists like Johnny Diesel and her father. Mahalia performed on Australia's first season of The Voice- covering the Tina Turner standard 'Proud Mary'- and that fiery- soulful energy is a good example of her style. Expect energy- brooding soul- and live intensity from this veteran of Australian music- backed by a rock-steady trio. Mahalia Barnes (vocals) Ben Rogers (bass) Franco Raggatt (guitar) Evan Mannell (drums)Special support: Joy Yates and Dave MacraeThis lifelong couple- are supremely talented and cherished legends of Australian jazz. Joy Yates is a lifelong jazz singer and performance teacher whose career spans five decades and several continents. Her partner- Dave MacRae- a brilliant musician- producer- composer and arranger with outstanding jazz credentials. The two have collaborated with artists like Cat Stevens- Cliff Richard- Chaka Khan- Van Morrison- Ronnie Scott- Andrew Lloyd Webber- Bernie McGann- John Pochee- Graeme Lyalll- the Buddy Rich Band- Chet Baker- Jon Hendricks- Clarke Terry- Scott Walker and many- many more.Joy Yates (vocals) Dave McCrae (piano)Covid-safe measuresDo not attend if you are feeling unwell. Shows will be seated and limited to 60 per sitting- with patrons seated to allow for social distancing. Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

Having won the Armenian version of The Voice in 2013 and building a reputation as a talent to watch- Masha Mnjoyan- emigrated to Australia in 2018.Before settling here- Masha worked across the world on many international stages and in leading venues- winning over audiences everywhere. Now Masha has also captivated Australian viewers with her incredible vocal talent- on her way to the semi-finals of 2020's The Voice Australia. She is a powerhouse singer- with an incredible range and technique- able to handle any sized room or auditorium- to bring the audience close to her by developing that magic connection all artists desire to create.At the same time she is capable of effortlessly switching her approach to a subtle- intimate style that allows her to succeed as a jazz and jazz-folk singer as well. Listen to her interpret love songs and ballads- where warmth- emotion and delicacy of expression are the keys- and you will marvel at her art.She has already performed last year at Foundry616 and now returns - post The Voice - with a fine band of outstanding local jazz musicians who are also capable of going into overdrive when required.Masha is the perfect package of the best of contemporary pop sensibility flavoured with a strong jazz influence and inflections of traditional Armenian music. A post-modern style for our rapidly changing post-modern world.Masha Mnoyan - vocals Marcello Maio - piano-keyboards Alex Hirlian - drums Michael Walder- - bassWe're a Covid-Safe venue. To find out what measures we are taking to protect our audience- staff and performers- visit our website.

Music@ StreetMarket in conjunction with Great Southern Nights initiative 'Land of 1000 Gigs' presents a double bill:Ric Herbert 7.30pmCraig Calhoun's 'Brother's of Oz' 9.15pmRic HerbertRic Herbert's astonishing career has included Voice-over artist (over 14-000 credits) - You have eaten breakfast- lunch and dined nightly with Ric - who is also a dedicated vocal coach.Ric has appeared as an actor in King Kong (Peter Jackson)- many other films & well known Australian Television- Rescue Special Ops- Underbelly 2- Home and Away- Wild Side- All Saints- Police Rescue- The Young Doctors- .. this list gets longer ladies & gentleman.As many of us already know- experiencing Ric's vocal professionalism will be a treat.The GetRich Band know how to throw a party & play your favourite songs from Otis Redding to Joe Cocker & the Rolling Stones - this is an invitation to cut loose- let rip- get lost- find yourself and have a rockin' great time.Craig CalhounLegendary funk bassist Craig Calhoun has had an illustrious career over several decades- working from San Fran to Berlin to Sydney- the man they call CC has seen and done it all in the music worldInvited to play Bass for Mowtown's 'Supremes'- Craig had his big break touring Europe- subsequently touring with European Jazz-Funk and World Music Artist Chris Hinze- who received an invitation by iconic Australian Jazz artist Don Burrows to headline the Sydney- Melbourne and Perth music festivals.From San Fran to Berlin to Sydney- the Supremes to Marcia Hines- Jimmy Barnes- Eurogliders - Craig will bring his wealth of experience and love of music to present the best muso's Sydney has to offer in a combination that is all about jivin- dancin' & funk'n about.Don't miss this opportunity for an up close & personal performance!Capacity for this show is limited to 30 only - both Ric & Craig have consistently sold out Covid-safe guidelinesIn these COVID19 times capacity for this show is limited to an exclusive 30 dinner & show tickets ONLYupon entry signing in is requiredmasks welcomesanitizer available

Having previously sold out their 2015- 2017 and 2018 Australian tours- the quintessential UK reggae group will return to Australia in November.The band has plans to perform in previously uncharted territory- hitting Canberra- Wollongong and the Gold Coast for the first time- as well return performances in Brisbane- Sydney- Melbourne and Perth.'Our previous Australian tours were all so much fun for us - you guys definitely know how to party down under' said founding member songwriter Robin Campbell. 'We've been waiting for a chance to get back out to Australia since we last left- so we're looking forward to getting down under to celebrate 40 years and a new album- in one of our favourite parts of the world.'The '40th Anniversary For The Many Tour' will offer audiences a taste of classic hits like 'Red Red Wine'- 'I Got You Babe' and 'Falling In Love With You'- as well as tracks from the latest release 'For The Many' which will performed live in Australia for the first time.With over forty top 40 hits in their native Britain and sales of over 100 million records- the band - who recently celebrated 40 years together - are one of the biggest UK music acts of all time- and continue to record charting albums while touring across the world including regular trips to Australia where they have firmly found a place in the hearts of fans.UB40 are Robin Campbell (co-lead vocals and guitar)- Duncan Campbell (lead vocals) Earl Falconer (bass- vocal)- Jimmy Brown (drums)- Norman Hassan (percussion- vocals). The band also features Martin Meredith (sax) and Laurence Parry (trumpet)- who have both been in UB40's touring line-up for over twenty years- and Tony Mullings (keyboards) and Ian Thompson (sax) creating a genre-defining synergy of horns and rhythm section that are uniquely UB40.

A groundbreaking technicolour cross between the Buena Vista Social Club- Gorillaz- Ozomatli and Eminem. Veneno came to life in Sydney- Australia when brothers Cesar and Steve Marin began playing music together inspired by the music of bands such as Los Van Van and Irakere they found their path through the music of Cuba.This musical endeavour led to the formation of Veneno. The early addition of young singer-songwriter Carlos Velazquez lifted the project to new heights. With a versatile mix of RNB- pop and soul- together with his domination of the Afro-Latin Sonero traditions- the band had found its unique and original voice.The following years were spent performing around the country- building a healthy fan base and establishing themselves at the forefront of the music industry in Australia.This momentum created the opportunity to collaborate with musicians outside of the Latin genre. The addition of talented young musicians Ivan Pineda- Marcus Salone- Daniel Goodacre and Dominic Kirk enabled the band to incorporate advanced elements of Funk- Reggae- Jazz and Rock into their music. This evolution contributed to the band's success- becoming the first Australian-Latin ensemble to make its mark in the global music industry.Civic Underground complies with covid safe distancing rules.

A ravishing feast of music featuring some of Sydney's finest musicians.The performance will include members of Pinchgut Opera- The Song Company- Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and brass players of the Sydney Symphony and Opera Australia Orchestras.All works will be performed one voice per part- featuring a number of antiphonal Gabrieli motets- Allegri's 'Miserere'- as well as Tallis' 'Lamentation of Jeremiah I' and Tomkins' 'When David Heard' for men's voices. Also in this concert will be Bach's earliest known cantata '-Nach dir- Herr- verlanget mich'- Buxtehude's 'Der Herr ist mit mir'- as well as Bach's great motet 'Jesu Meine Freude'.Programme:Jesu Meine Freude | Johann Sebastian BachIn ecclesiis | Giovanni GabrieliMagnificat | Giovanni GabrieliMiserere | Gregorio AllegriWhen David Heard | Thomas TomkinsLamentations of Jeremiah I | Thomas TallisSuscipe clementissime Deus | Giovanni GabrieliNach dir- Herr- verlanget mich | Johann Sebastian BachDer Herr ist mit mir | Dieterich BuxtehudeFeaturing:Soprano | Chloe Lankshear- Claire Burrell-McDonald- Amber JohnsonAlto | Michael Burden- Oscar SmithTenor | Elias Wilson- Thomas HallworthBass | Hayden Barrington- Jack StephensOrgan | Hamish Wagstaff- Samuel GiddyViolin | James Tarbotton- James ArmstrongBassoon | Tiger ChouCello | Sophie FunstonDouble Bass | Linh NguyenTrombone | Scott Kinmont- Nigel Crocker- Nick Byrne-Greg van der Struik- William Kinmont & Brett PageTrumpet | David Elton & Simon WolnizerCOVID-19 SAFETYWe will be limiting the number of people in the Cathedral in accordance with current Public Health Orders and ensuring appropriate physical distancing at all times.Hand sanitiser will be available and audience members over the age of 12 are required to wear masks.

Lilith Night is an international celebration of diverse female composer-performers- across a dizzying range of genres. A network of women music-makers and culture creators- directed by Australian musician Maryanne Piper- Lilith Night will feature the global fusion of sounds created by vocalist and kora player- Miriam Lieberman. The ensemble will perform compositions from international composers Sunna Gunnlaugs (Iceland)- Christina Fuchs (Ger)- Elisa Thorn (Canada) and Eve Beglarian (US-Armenian)- Australian composers Jenna Cave- Harri Harding- and many more.Special support: Kenya Wilkins Solo Piano Album LaunchKenya Wilkins will launch her third solo piano album 'So What Bach' a series of jams on JS Bach classics. Keyna Wilkins is a pioneering Australian-British composer-musician- solo-artist and leader of cutting-edge ensembles. Her music has been described as arresting and genre-blurring. She was one of three finalists in the Australian nation-wide APRA-AMCOS Art Music Awards for Individual Excellence 2018. Her compositions are performed internationally and published by Wirripang.A kaleidoscope of music to excite the senses!Maryanne Piper (clarinetist)- Kenya Wilkins (piano)- Rachel Drubetsky (trumpeter)- Chloe Kim (drums) and special guest- Miriam Lieberman (vocals and kora).Covid-safe planAll patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Face masks are available for those who want them. Hand sanitizer is provided and visible throughout the venue. People with any symptoms of colds or repeating dry coughs are not admitted and if such symptoms become visible after entry- would be asked to leave. Table service only except for those who are seated at the bar. There is no standing in groups allowed.