The Latest on CBR Music with Jannah Fahiz

Don your beanies and scarves, for it is cold outside and we have gigs to go to! I’ve found a great mix of local acts you should check out this month, so read on to learn more!

Burn The Capital 2.0

The first night out I have in store for you is on Friday, 7 June, over at The Baso. It’s called Burn The Capital 2.0, and it is a gleaming showcase of interstate and local punk/hardcore bands.

None for One says they are coming back because they had so much fun last year, and they’ve put together a great line-up consisting of Sertra (local), The Pingers, Inherit Nothing and Dirt Nap (local). Doors open at 7pm on the night, and you can grab your ticket now for $18.40 via Oztix.

Bec Taylor & The Lyrebirds

Our very own ever-talented Bec Taylor & The Lyrebirds have released a new album and have organised some shows to celebrate. Limbs & All is the name of this new project, and you can hear this heartfelt folk-pop album at The Street Theatre on Sunday, 9 June.

The show starts at 4pm, and tickets are available now through The Street Theatre’s website for $35 ($32 concession). Opening the afternoon will be blues-rock artist Owen Campbell.

Queer Variety Show

Diversity and fun ahoy! Queer Variety Show is coming to Smith’s Alternative on Tuesday, 18 June. This will be a two-hour show made up of eight performances. There are no restrictions, giving the performers the full creative scope of delivery. So, you can expect singing, dancing, drag and great tales aplenty. As it will be a cold night, they encourage you to dress in your most comfy clothes (yes, this can be your pyjamas), and they ask to keep perfumes to a minimum for scent-sensitive ones. There will also be prizes and a box for you to write down a supportive thing to say to a disabled person to encourage them. The best answers win prizes!

This inclusive event starts at 7pm, and you can grab your ticket now for $25 ($20 concession) via Smith’s webpage.

Canberra Mandolin Orchestra

Theodora Volti has teamed up with the Canberra Mandolin Orchestra to curate an afternoon filled with famous cabaret songs from the likes of Edith Piaf and Nana Mouskouri. Theodora sings in Greek, Italian, French and English, with the CMO— conducted by Michael Hardy—supplying delicate tones via guitars, bass, accordions and, of course, mandolins.

This is the first CMO Winter Series concert happens on Sunday, 23 June, from 2pm at the Polish White Eagle Club. Get your ticket now for $30 ($25 conc.) via Eventbrite.

Choiracopia

If you have a mission to see as many singers as possible in one sitting, then look no further! I present you with Choiracopia. Doors open at 2pm on Sunday, 30 June, for an afternoon of ten local choirs, including Canberra Harmony Chorus and Shiny Bum Singers.

If you’ve never seen a choir perform, this is a great chance to catch the best of Canberra’s choirs and know the diversity each one brings. But get in quick because there are so many people in the choir, and I’m sure all seats will sell fast. Grab your tickets now via Smiths Alternative’s website for $15 ($10 concession).

Now, get on out there! I hope you enjoy all the events I’ve selected in this edition of Locality. May June treat you well. See you next month! – Jannah.

Send gigs and info to: [JANNAH.FAHIZ@GMAIL.COM]