Category: Live Music

Sydney Living Museums is delighted to launch an exciting new online program- House Music at Your House- inspired by the sheet music collection at Rouse Hill Estate. We've delved into the hundreds of popular songs that survive in the collection at Rouse Hill Estate in Sydney's north-west to bring you the top 20 hits of the 1840s and 50s - songs played across NSW- Australia and overseas.Every week until December visit the Sydney Living Museums website- to view a new musical score of a song enjoyed by the Rouse family and their friends- along with a video- a sound file or guitar chords. We've also asked a group of Sydney's leading musicians to share their interpretations of these popular hits from their homes.We invite you to make music with us bringing the music of the 19th century into the 21st century. Recreate these songs for the 2020s and make your own cover version of each week's song- turning music from 19th-century Rouse Hill House into music at your house in the 21st century. Share your version with us- and we'll share the best responses across our website and social media. Visit our website to find out how you can participate.House Music at Your House is supported by the City of Sydney.

City of Sydney Library is proud to host the third annual Microflix Festival- celebrating short films and the stories which inspired them.Whether you're a film buff- a lover of literature or a budding filmmaker- join us online to experience this exciting showcase of contemporary Australian storytelling through film. Enjoy live panel discussions- film screenings- the awards ceremony and a filmmaking workshop over 3 days.You will have an opportunity to read the stories and vote on your favourite- here from October 12. Then join us for the awards night to find out how filmmakers working in COVID-19 restrictions have brought them to life on screen.Events includeAdaptation Symposium: 7.30pm-9pm- Thursday 29 OctoberJoin a live panel of industry experts- authors and filmmakers to explore the nuts and bolts of adapting micro-fiction to micro-films. Panelists include micro-literature expert- Cassandra Atherton- scriptwriting teacher- Craig Batty- filmmaker- Rachel Landers and scriptwriter- Alana Valentine . You'll also get to hear from guest speaker Hajer- from ABC TV's comedy series Halal Gurls on diversity in storytelling and filmmaking and interviews with authors and filmmakers. Awards night: 7.30pm-9pm- Friday 30 OctoberWatch all the finalist films as selected by the festival jury- Fatima Mawas- Romina Accurso and Will Simon- followed by the awards ceremony. You'll also get to cast your vote for People's Choice Award live.Filmmaking workshop: Saturday 31 OctoberSo you've shot some video footage using your phone and now you need to edit it together. Perhaps you're not sure how to go about it the right way- or you aren't sure about which editing software to use?Whether you are putting together your first short film or uploading a vlog to Youtube- this online editing workshop will provide beginner video editors with the basics for taking videos to the next level.In this hands-on workshop- with experienced film editor- Jordan Swioklo you will learn the basics of editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. You can get creative by using different transitions- adding simple effects- titles and soundtracks. You will also learn key information about how to import and set up your project correctly- file types- file size and how to export your final cut.No prior knowledge of editing is needed but basic computer skills will be assumed. Participants are encouraged to come ready with their own footage and any music tracks they wish to use. Royalty-free film footage and soundtracks will also be available for use- if requested prior to the workshop. Participants are also required to have Adobe Premiere Pro installed and working on their computer prior to the workshop. If you do not already own the software- please download a free trial.All events are free however bookings are essential. Please read your booking confirmation carefully for instructions on how to join the event on Zoom. You'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own or computer or device to participate.Hosted by the City of Sydney Library- in partnership with Microflix and Spineless Wonders.

Share the joy of music- singing and movement with your toddler in this free and welcoming group.This online class is aimed to engage babies to preschool age children with their parents and caregivers. The facilitator will engage families with music- singing and storytelling using themed words and phrases. This free class is designed to engage and provide a fun and energetic time for the participants.Simply come along and join in the fun. For ages 6 months to 5 years.Children must be supervised at all timesPlease note this class will not run through the October School Holiday (no class on 1st and 8th October 2020.To register for these classes please click on the book tickets link. Classes will be held on Zoom- connection details will be emailed once you have registered.Equipment needed for online class:Laptop or desktop computer with internet connection Smartphone with internet connection (this is ok but instructional aspects of the class won't be optimal on a small screen) Maracas or rice in a container and a handkerchief or scarfDisclaimera. To the extent permitted by law- the City of Sydney- its officers- employees- agents and contractors are not liable for any personal injury- loss or damage to property or financial loss (including payment of medical expenses) any individual may suffer whilst participating in online programs and activities presented by the City of Sydney and b. By participating in City of Sydney online programs- individuals accept that they do so at their own risk and accept that they waive and forego any legal right that they may otherwise have against the City of Sydney and or against its officers- employees- agents and contractors.This class is inclusive of people with disabilities. If you have any questions about taking part and accessing our online Classes- please get in touch on the email provided: redferncc@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Learn how to produce music using Logic Pro X in this online free course facilitated by @Morphingaz.StudioRCC programs are for those 18 years and over- any participants under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.Content of the courseWeek 1: introduction to Logic Pro XWeek 2: midi recording and editingWeek 3: introduction to software instruments in LogicWeek 4: midi real time controlWeek 5: working with groovesWeek 6: introduction to mixing:Week 7: audio recording Week 8: advanced editing Week 9: production techniquesWeek 10: exploring new instruments and reviewing techniquesThis course is free but bookings are essential.Disclaimer a. To the extent permitted by law- The City of Sydney- its officers- employees- agents and contractors are not liable for any personal injury- loss or damage to property or financial loss (including payment of medical expenses) any individual may suffer whilst participating in online programs and activities presented by The City of Sydney and b. By participating in City of Sydney online programs- individuals accept that they do so at their own risk and accept that they waive and forego any legal right that they may otherwise have against the City of Sydney and or against its officers- employees- agents and contractors

Early opera is like wine- it comes in a fascinating variety of different styles- genres- tastes and colours.Baroque Banter is Pinchgut Opera's new podcast series diving deep into the world of baroque music and offering a taste of all the varying aspects of early opera. Put on your tasting slippers- sit back and enjoy a nice full glass of music appreciation.Further information is available here

The HAPPY HOURS FESTIVAL see 80+ businesses across Surry Hills- Darlinghurst and Potts Point join together for a 2 week event. They'll offer amazing deals in the most exciting creative and fun area of Sydney.Businesses have come up with a multitude of ideas including meal deals- family nights- cocktail specials- charity fundraisers- drag queens- art walks- wine and food pairings- live music- comedy acts- karma kegs- vinyl specials and movie nights.With travel limited in Australia right now- there's no better place to be than Eastside Sydney during HAPPY HOURS!

Hiroshi Nagai: Paintings for Music surveys the relationship between Japan's city pop music and the paintings of esteemed illustrator Hiroshi Nagai. This is the first international solo exhibition of Nagai- whose cover art for Eiichi Ohtaki's A Long Vacation and numerous other iconic record jackets spearheaded Japan's city pop music culture. Since then- Nagai has collaborated with musicians and brands around the world- leaving his mark on contemporary culture and style.This exhibition explores an era that encapsulated the new young urban lifestyle in Tokyo through the lens of Nagai's paintings. His dreamy visual palette and associated city pop hits epitomised the cultural reverberations of Japan's economic boom- providing a soundtrack and aesthetic for young urbanites lusting after endless summers by the poolside and an indulgent city nightlife. Hiroshi Nagai: Paintings for Music presents 20 of the illustrator's original works spanning his career- as well as a collection of record jackets made for a variety of music styles from Japan and around the world- including soul- funk- pop- reggae- boogie and more.Presented by The Japan Foundation- Sydney in collaboration with FMCD Gallery Studio.

Afro Moses- singer- composer and multi-instrumentalist has a magnetic personality and he will enchant you with high energy music- powerful messages- and colourful stage show.Afro Moses was a teenage superstar in Ghana West Africa before being seen by Bob Marley's tour manager. Since then- he's been touring the world and has shared the stage with numerous iconic artists such as Miriam Makeba- Salif Keita- Youssou N'Dour- Ziggy and Rita Marley- The Wailers- the Australian Chamber Orchestra and many more.Come and experience an unforgettable night of joy and great music with Afro Moses and his band.Groove to the sound of Civic Underground- a world class live music venue at the Surry Hills end of the CBD.Civic Underground complies with covid safe distancing rules.

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is delighted to welcome you back to the concert hall and online for a very special concert series- Ayres & Graces. Celebrating chamber music from the English and French Baroque- Ayres & Graces is directed by Principal Baroque Flute-Recorder Melissa Farrow and lead by an ensemble of Brandenburg musicians performing on an eclectic combination of period instruments.Be enthralled by music from the French Baroque performed uniformly in the style of Jean-Baptiste Lully- before stepping out into the centre of eighteenth-century London in a program brimming with the sounds that attracted entrepreneurial musicians such as George Frideric Handel to the city.Set to a dream world of colour and sound with a stage-wide LED screen illuminated with imagery curated by Australian designer Silvana Azzi Heras- we welcome you to join us for our socially distanced performances in Sydney's City Recital Hall this October or online for the digital premiere.