Event Entertainment

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    Pakana Kanaplila
    Performances| Dance| MC's / Speakers etc.
    Our name is Pakana Kanaplila.  You came here to meet us here on our salt-water island Lutruwita Tasmania, we are country, fire, wind, earth and ceremony, all life within sky country, salt and fresh waters that join/grow us through an all life journey. Pakana Kanaplila Tasmanian Aboriginal Dancers are a traditional and contemporary dance group that are growing dance within lutruwita Tasmania. We hold tuylupa spark of fire elements, language story, song and kanaplila respectfully honours our Elders, and our Identity. Pakana Kanaplila brings you  a culturally unique and original experience for those who witness to understand the responsibilities we hold, that we are country that is ancient and culturally significant, our spirits are born from deep time, we are the creation of the oldest living culture for future generations.   Available for
    • Welcome to Country / Statement of Country
    • Smoking Ceremony
    • Dance Performance
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    Northern, Willing to travel
    3UB
    Music| Covers| Duos & Three Piece
    3UB are a new Tasmanian based 3 piece live band that comprises 3 of the most competent musicians in the state, for many years these guys have entertained many venues, so the time has come for these multi talented greats to join forces and have created a show not be missed.   This 70’s 80’s 90’s show is powerfully infectious   The level of professionalism in this show is outstanding with an awesome sound and lighting show    With smooth vocal abilities, together they have beautiful harmonies that really complement each other.   3UB have also just introduced an unplugged show, for smaller venues, beer gardens, private and corporate function’s, with all their great songs.   . New light show . New Songs . New Band  3UB are available for live music venues, Festivals and Corporate events.

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    4 Letter FISH
    Bands| Covers| Music

    4 letter fish is a brit 60s and 70s rock and psychedelic review. Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Bowie, Free and more. The music is raw, often spontaneous, and utterly fascinating. 4 letter fish is a 5 piece band.

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    Southern Tasmania Willing to travel
    Abe Parsons
    Covers| Music| Original Artists
    Abe Parsons is a Tasmanian-based singer/songwriter. As both a solo performer and vocalist of local band Little Island, Abe has years of experience playing to a range of audiences; from playing at pubs, parties and weddings across the country, to the main stages of Falls Festival and Party in the Paddock. Abe was also awarded the National Folk Alliance’s award for Tasmania’s Best Young Performer in 2021. In addition to performing original music, Abe has also developed a large repertoire of covers that cater to any environment, spanning a range of genres and eras that are bound to please everyone.

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    Hobart,Willing to Travel,
    Adrian & Michaela Acoustic Duo
    Covers| Duos & Three Piece| Music
    Adrian & Michaela Acoustic Duo is a guitar and vocals duo based in Hobart. From acoustic ballads to high energy dance tracks, they provide a modern, versatile and professional performance to suit any audience or venue. Born 12 years ago from infamous Hobart party band “Inferno” with lead singer (Michaela) and musical director (Adrian). Previously known as Mojo they have performed all over South East Queensland and Tasmania playing Casinos, Resorts, Pubs, Clubs, Corporate and private functions. More recently, Adrian and Michaela have moved back home to Hobart and have been playing Hobart’s premier waterfront venues, corporate functions and weddings on a regular basis. Mojo plays an eclectic mix of your favourite songs from the 70s through to the latest top 40 chart hits. Our unplugged acoustic set list features unique steel string guitar and vocal arrangements of famous songs played like you’ve never heard before.- Mojo is constantly rehearsing new songs, following new trends and upgrading equipment to keep up with the latest technology. Mojo have reinvented themselves many times over the years to keep fresh and ahead of the curve. As a result, Mojo can play a wide range of songs and styles of music. Through experience, Mojo has learned to read the audience and adapt to the situation. When the audience is less energetic Mojo will pull back and play softer more relaxed songs and when the party heats up, Mojo will keep them on the dance floor all night!

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    Aerialists
    Performances| Circus
    Witness the awe-inspiring grace and strength of our talented aerialist as they soar and spin through the air, enchanting all who behold their mesmerizing performance. With each twist and turn, they will captivate your guests and leave them in awe of their skill and artistry. Get ready to be swept away on a journey of beauty and wonder as our aerialist brings a touch of magic to your event.

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    Northern, Willing to travel
    After Hours
    Music| Covers| Genre
    Playing the perfect mix of party songs to keep you dancing all night at your next event, wedding or private function, After Hours combines the joint experience of Brooke Ratcliffe, Leigh Ratcliffe & Heath Hodgetts having now accumulated an impressive list of happy customers their experience includes performances for The Day Of The Dead Festival, Chamber of Commerce Awards, IGA Awards night, Twilight on the Duck & performances at Festivale along with countless weddings and corporate events throughout Tasmania. Brooke Ratcliffe – Vocals Heath Hodgetts – Guitar Leigh Ratcliffe – Drums.

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    Southern Tasmania Willing to travel
    Alastair Bett
    Services
    Alastair has been the “go to” photographer for many businesses, couples, campaign managers,  and festivals across Tasmania since 1995. His work reflects a great eye to capture the detail and light of his many subjects while on consignment.  Al can get the best out of everything and everyone including actors, participants, architecture, tourism, commercial, wedding and portraits, festivals and events. Great events are worth capturing, let Alastair capture your event.

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    North West Tasmania, willing to travel
    Ali Rose
    Performances| Childrens| Roving

    Ali is a magnetic kids entertainer who makes sure that any time is a fun time. Whether it’s a dance, a sing-along song or other activities children enjoy, Ali brings joy and laughter to any place she goes. Come step into a world of imagination, play and entertainment! 

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    Northern, Willing to travel
    Alien-Ex
    Music| Covers| Duos & Three Piece

    Alien-eX are a well-renowned, and respected Launceston band, made up of three talented and creative musicians:

    Gordon (Guitar)

    Ric (Bass)

    Luis (Synths/keyboards/drum programming/SFX/purveyor of sounds).

    With their love of all things Hawkwind (plus a dash of 80’s synth pop, i.e. Ultravox, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Blondie, Simple Minds, etc.) Alien-eX are sure to entertain.

    Based in Launceston, Tasmania, Alien-eX have a coloured history of live performances and unique musical arrangements.

    Alien-eX pride themselves on their technical abilities and musical versatility, breaking boundaries with their unique and massive sound.  

    Booking Alien-ex includes their huge laser and light show which is bound to get everyone on the dance floor!

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    Southern Tasmania
    Allison Farrow
    Music| Bands| Classical Music / Strings
    A classically-trained vocalist, actor and presenter with special interests in music theatre, jazz and children’s entertainment.  Allison performs beautifully solo, as a duo with Andrew Short  and with trio “Swoon”.  An exceptional performer whose credits include prominent Tasmanian Festival of Voices, Community Christmas Carols and numerous lead roles in major theatre musical productions.  Allison can adapt to a number of styles (including pop, folk, country, classical and music theatre). If you want to add a touch of class to your event Island Entertainment will work with you and Allison to find the perfect show stopper. Allison Farrow Equally at home in front of an orchestra or in a country music hall, Allison is a versatile performer with almost 30 years of performing experience across a number of genres. She has performed throughout Australia, Europe and Asia and has been involved in festivals worldwide, including Edinburgh Fringe, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Ten Days on the Island, Festival of Voices, MONAFOMA and TasPride. A classically trained soprano, Allison has played roles including Christine in The Phantom of the Opera, Lily in The Secret Garden, Papagena in The Magic Flute, Cosette in Les Miserables, Johanna in Sweeney Todd, Claudia in Nine, Judy/Ginger in Ruthless! The Musical, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Sylvia in the world premiere of For the Term of His Natural Life. Her one-woman cabarets I’m a Stranger Here Myself: the Songs of Kurt Weill, In the Still of the Night: an evening with Cole Porter, and Dumb Blonde: the genius of Dolly Parton have played to popular and critical acclaim. In 2013 she presented Spring Fever: Allison Farrow with Kelly Ottaway and band with the Theatre Royal, Hobart. For Bel Canto Young Opera, Allison has performed the role of Serpina in Pergolesi’s The Perfect Wife and the title role in Peter Maxwell Davies’ Cinderella. She has also worked with IHOS opera, in productions including Rapture and The Divine Kiss, and recorded a solo work for soprano, Incantation Echo, which was broadcast on Classic FM. Allison performed in Dylan Sheridan’s chamber opera, starchild, as part of MONA FOMA in 2013. Allison provided the voice for ‘Betty Bug’ in Blue Rocket’s animated television series Buzz Bumble and featured numerous times with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, narrating/singing for Little Red Riding Hood in 2014, Maximus Musicus Visits the Orchestra in 2015 (and again in May 2019) and The Tale of Gibson in 2016. Her children’s shows have been a regular fixture in the Festival of Voices and include Sing a Rainbow (2016), Rhymes My Nanna Taught Me (2017), More Rhymes My Nanna Taught Me (2018) and Jazz Hands (2019). Allison performs regularly with her jazz quintet Allison Farrow & Friends for corporate and festival events, and is a member of the glamorous female harmony trio Swoon. Allison Farrow and Andrew Short Allison and Andrew have been performing together for more than 25 years, sharing the stage as the Cosette and Marius in Les Miserables (2000), Christine and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (2013), and Eliza and Freddy in My Fair Lady (2019). Known as the gorgeous couple behind the Festival of Voices perennial sell-out event, Afternoon at the Ritz, the duo have also featured for the Clarence Jazz Festival with their show Lullaby of Broadway, and featured in Judy Tierney’s Burning Desire Festival in 2020. Allison and Andrew are both local artists with extensive lists of individual credits.

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    Amanda Hodder
    Music| Classical Music / Strings| Covers
    Amanda can play a huge cross section of classical piano repertoire and cocktail’ish piano pieces. Described as “magic” by esteemed pianist and accompanist Malcolm Martineau, Amanda has worked as pianist, vocal coach and music director with Opera Australia, OzOpera, Opera Queensland, VCA, Sydney Philarmonia Choirs, Gondwana Voices, University of Tasmania and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. While completing her Master of Music at the Victorian College of Arts with Dr Donna Coleman, she won the Geoffrey Parsons Award, The Mietta Song Recital Award, the Accompanist Award at Liederfest, and the Lady Hamer Scholarship at VCA. A keen collaborator, Amanda has co-created new works for Festival of Voices, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival, St Martins Youth Arts and Junction Arts Festival. In recording, Amanda has appeared on Monique Brumby’s latest album Closer to the Truth, Hush Vol. 20, and regularly appears on Classic FM performing the music of Tasmanian composer Jabra Latham. Having recently left her role as Co-ordinator of Classical Voice at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, Amanda has spent the first half of 2021 performing at Mona Foma, Ten Days on the Island, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Australian Musical Theatre Festival, and Festival of Voices. A passionate advocate for community group singing, Amanda runs the Hobart Glee Club, a zero-obligation choir that meets once a week.

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    NW Tasmania,Willing to Travel
    Amy Pegg
    Music| Blues & Folk| Country & Bush Music
    Amy Pegg is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter, from Tasmania, Australia. Influenced by a wide range of artists from those provided by her father such as Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty and The Doors. To artists that Amy grew up inspired by such as, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and The Veronicas. Amy crafts songs that blend elements of Pop, Country, Blues and Folk. Her sweet vocal tone, hand in hand with her relatable songs, ranging from warm soulful tunes to anthems, with heartfelt lyrics, portraying stories of personal hardship and triumphs.   Live, her simplified, honest and raw performance have earned Amy significant momentum in the Tasmanian music scene. Having performed at renowned Tasmanian festivals including Party in the Paddock, Festivale Tasmania, Tamar Valley Folk Festival, and more.   Amy began playing guitar when she was eight years old and performing to audiences since she was twelve. As Amy got older she found that she was wanting to sing songs that told her experiences and then began writing her own material in late 2014. Amy released her first single, ‘Out of My League’ in 2017. She then released her debut EP, ‘Players’ in October of 2019. Amy shared her music with people around the state on an album tour, during which she opened for famous Australian country artist Troy Cassar-Daley in Queenstown, Tasmania. Amy has then gone on to release more music with her singles ‘Long Way Home’ and just released ‘Draw the Line’. Amy is currently working away in the studio with new music on the horizon.    

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    Southern Tasmania Willing to travel
    Amy Wiles
    Music| Covers| Rock
    Amy Wiles has been performing in Hobart and across the state for over a decade.  Her powerhouse vocals have made her a popular feature in the local cover’s scene, performing in various bands and duos, as well as solo.  Having performed at many great venues in Hobart such as The Brick Factory, Irish Murphy’s, Jack Greene and Post St Social, as well as for numerous weddings and private functions throughout Tasmania, Amy is an experienced and charismatic performer who will be the perfect entertainment for your venue, wedding, corporate or private event.

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    Launceston
    Andy Collins
    Covers| Music| Solo
    Andy Collins delivers a professional and dynamic acoustic solo act. His song list spans from the 60’s to current, focusing on 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. His ‘four to the floor’ stomp box work creates an undeniable groove and will surely get your listener’s feet tapping. A university music graduate and guitar teacher by day. He released a solo album in 2001, DJ’d on radio for 5 years and his guitar instruction videos on YouTube have received over 60 million views. Andy offers hybrid acoustic + DJ services, providing acoustic entertainment early in the evening followed by DJ dance music later in the evening.  He also plays in the duo Tori & Andy.

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    Hobart
    Aneeta Kaitinis – Psychic Medium
    Services
    Aneeta Kaitinis is establishing herself as one of Australia’s most versatile and gifted psychics. Over the last 25 years she has worked with thousands of people all across mainland Australia and her beloved home state of Tasmania. Aneeta has been working as a Psychic Medium in many different settings over that time; working one on one from her home reading room, conducting group paranormal investigation tours, as well as private off-site investigations in clients’ homes. Passionate about sharing her gifts and opening awareness to the paranormal world, Aneeta has also been educating the masses by running her Psychic Awareness courses and offering her services as a key-note speaker. You will fall in love with Aneeta’s bubbly, larger than life personality as she brings comfort from answering your questions about past, present, and future.

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