The latest on CBR Music with Jannah Fahiz
As the leaves tumble around us so, too, do myriad gigs. I’ve picked out this issue’s top events for you to attend, so let’s get on to it.
First up, on Thursday, 10 April we have CSO Down South: Water and Wild. This is the Canberra Symphony Orchestra heading to Tuggeranong Arts Centre (TAC) for a night inspired by water, breath, spirit and song.
Your performers for the night will be Kiri Sollis on flute, Samuel Payne on cello and Edward Neeman on piano. Doors open at 6pm and tickets are available on the TAC website for $32.90-$38.90.
For something completely different, an all-Canberra punk line-up beckons when punk rockers Gunk launch their debut EP REPULSIVE at The Baso on Friday, 18 April.
Be there to witness the start of an artist’s journey and be a part of the Gunk origin story. It’s also a bloody good opportunity to let your hair down and shake out all of life’s frustrations.
Joining them for this opening chapter will be Post Human, Fearetical, Herald and Grunmartle. Doors 7pm, tix $15 + bf via Oztix.
On Sunday, 27 April, Canberra Tango Quintet will perform The Journey of Piazzolla & Tango at Smith’s Alternative. The show kicks off at 6pm with MC DJ Jelin Palm welcoming you in.
The Quintet is made up of a unique blend of bandoneon, violin, double bass, guitar, and piano. This is a show of high regard, with “each member being a master of their craft,
passionately dedicated to delivering unforgettable renditions of some of the world’s most beloved music.”
And that’s not all. If you want to learn some dance moves (and why on earth wouldn’t you?), they will have a Tango lesson starting at 4pm, which will be included in your ticket, which you can obtain via the Smith’s website for $35. To attend the dance lesson, RSVP to bandoneonaustralia@ gmail.com.
On Saturday, 3 May, Melbourne’s Agency Dub Collective will perform with Canberra’s own Alec Randles and Dean Abbott. Dickson Taphouse is where it’s at with, music kicking off 6pm. Long-timers Agency Dub Collective has classic dub-wise sounds and heavyweight rhythms with a full, spacious feel. They will play a mix of lyrical and instrumental songs that will get you dancing. FREE entry and it’s also the Battle of the Brewers, FUN!!
Follow Agency Dub Collective on Facebook for news and updates.
This last one is sure to put you in a good mood… Thurs, 22 May sees the hilarious return of Club Sandwich Comedy to the Tuggeranong Arts Centre!
Hosted by Chris Ryan— national headliner, award winning comedian, and forever- Canberran no matter where in the world her glittering career takes her—the night marks the triumphant return of Tuggeranong’s only comedy club, which she started in 2019.
The night features a headline by Canberra based juggernaut of comedy, Tom Gibson and supports from National RAW Comedy finalists Trish Hurley and Nick Starkey and ACT Raw Comedy finalist, Charlotte Kuruc. Tickets available from the TAC website until sold out.
Thanks for reading! Remember your jacket for the chill Autumn nights that are coming our way. Have fun dancing and laughing at these events – Jannah.
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