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Recliner
Recliner have a strong Hobart heritage as a guaranteed crowd loving lounge band in the funkiest sense. Hammond, Vibraphone, Guitar and Drums under lamp light with velour and cigars. From years as the premier groove band in Hobart with guest artists such as Nigel Kennedy (Violin – Vivaldi), Dan Barnett (Sydney), and several performances with a full big band make Recliner an unbeatable groovy addition to any groovy event.Added To List
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Recycled Instruments
Recycled Instruments is a 60-minute K-6 primary years music and craft workshop, focused on recycling and sustainable thinking. Workshops explore the impact humans have on the environment through the rubbish we produce and how we can creatively upcycle our waste. Sessions invite individuals to make two musical instruments from recyclable materials, concluding with a group music jam where participants play their new instruments in a recorded group soundscape performance.Added To List
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Red Hot Cols
The Red Hot Cols were formed in October, 1998, to provide character based theme entertainment at a corporate Christmas party for the Novotel, Launceston in Tasmania. Since then they have performed at many corporate events Australia-wide. Specialising in stand-up comedy, musical satire and comic character themes “the Cols” feature the combined talents of Colin Dean and Andrew Colrain. Colin Dean has been performing in musical theatre for over twenty years and as a professional singer for over thirty. Whether as part of a guitar duo, Old Time Music Hall Troupe, leading man in a Broadway style musical or just singing with a pub band, Colin’s variety of experience is vast. Musical impersonations are his specialty and while he is still performing, Tom Jones and Elvis will never die. Andrew Colrain also holds many years of theatrical experiences on his side with university revues, touring revues, musical theatre and extensive work in television advertising and voice-over work. Andrew has also worked as a professional singer for over 15 years and is a regular guest artist in cabaret at Hobart’s Wrest Point. His singing strength completes the Red Hot Cols harmony that is the basis of their unique comedic style. The Red Hot Cols are very versatile and can therefore be relied upon to make you laugh in any way possible. They are expert at writing satirical songs and gags based around the theme of your event, and enjoy working closely with their clients to create comedic material and themes. This gives you a unique experience in which you have input, and makes the gig more enjoyable for them. If you don’t want to create something new, The Red Hot Cols have a stable of existing characters such as The Gangsters, Brutus and Caesar, The Air Hosties From Hell, Basil Fawlty and Manuel, Pirates, Admirable Admirals, Conniving Convicts, Secret Agents (Our names are Bond) and a lovable pair of cockney lads. (A right old knees up!) The Red Hot Cols perform at any venue around Australia. The Red Hot Cols…….We take your funny business seriously !Added To List
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Rhythmz Bollywood
Rhythmz Bollywood is one of the first of few Bollywood Dance troops to bring the essence of Bollywood dancing to Tasmania. Based in Hobart, we bring with us our colour, style and entertainment. Since our inception we have been affiliated with Hobart City Council, Clarence City Council, Kingborough City Council, Falls Festival, Taste of Tasmania, Street Eats Franko to name a few. We provide a range of activities from private Bollywood dance workshops to full-fledged public Bollywood dance performance which fills the auditorium up with mindboggling energy. We teach and perform — – – Bollywood — – – Indian Fusion — – – Bolly Hop We also have a special fitness class on request — – – Bollyzumba Book us for — – – Private and public stage events — – – Private and public dance workshops — – – Fitness classes — – – Kids school performances — – – WeddingsAdded To List
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River Road Band
River road is an exciting cover band fronted by Tony Mak and Joel Hopson and backed by some of Tasmania’s finest musicians. Boasting a carefully selected repertoire that blends pop, funk, dance and party-rock grooves, with rich vocals and layered harmonies, including the option of an extra female vocalist, River Road brings the vibe to perfectly suit any occasion and fill even the biggest of dance floors. Fun, engaging, professional and highly reliable, you can trust River Road to make your event a total hit!Added To List
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River Road Duo
River Road duo is the coming-together of two of Hobart’s best regarded and most sought-after solo performers, Tony Mak and Joel Hopson. – Blending keyboard, guitar and smooth vocal harmonies and boasting an extensive repertoire, built-up over decades of live performance experience, River Road are guaranteed to set the perfect mood for any occasion. – Professional and reliable but with a fun and engaging performance style, you can rely on River Road to make your event a total hit!Added To List
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Rob ‘The Hat’ Harwood
Rob ‘The Hat’ Harwood arrived in Hobart at the end of 1986. After playing guitar with Dutch Tilders in Melbourne he played with National Collection for a few months before being offered a slot with The Fabulous Bluecats. Rob then ‘Found’ Kate Meehan and began playing with her, eventually starting the Kate Meehan Blues Band. Throughout the 1990s played in various acts, trios and duos as well as bands, mainly around Hobart but also around Tasmania. Graduating from Utas in 2003, Rob ‘The Hat’ Harwood soon went to South Korea to teach and played in restaurants until 2010 when he accepted a position at King Faisal university in al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia. After a couple of years in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Rob went to central Asia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, for eight years. Still teaching, mainly creative writing, economics, and history. While continuing to play occasional concerts. Rob ‘The Hat’ Harwood returned to Tasmania in 2023 to retire, but playing music, improvising, creating, still excites him. He has recently been playing in local venues to audiences who appreciate both covers and his original tunes. That’s a short version of a long story, one that still revolves around Rob’s first love, the guitar. NOTE: Rob’s is an Instrumental act only, no vocals, solo, ambience/mood music (low volume usually, unless asked to power up)Added To List
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Rosie and the Soul Survivors
Rosie and the Soul Survivors is an energetic six-piece cover band performing classic era hits from the funk, rock and soul genres. Rosie and the Soul Survivors (RATSS) love nothing more than making the crowd feel good and dance! Featuring five vocalists to get that big sound, RATSS have years of experience in performing at all sorts of venues and occasions. If you’re looking for a band to play your special event, choose RATSS to make it a show to remember! Rosie and the Soul Survivors MEMBERS: ROSIE HANSEN: Powerhouse singer Rosie is a veteran performer who has entertained Tasmania audiences for over a decade. TOBY WELSTEAD: Accomplished guitarist and vocalist Toby has performed on stages in Sydney and Tasmania for over 10 years. GEORGE BEGBIE: Flamboyant pianist and vocalist George has wowed audiences on stage and as a recording artist. DAPHNE MCELDOWNEY: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Daphne stuns audiences with her incredible vocal range and versatility. JAMES DUNLEVIE: Veteran stage performer James has been holding down the groove with bands in Hobart, Melbourne and Darwin since he was a teenager. LUKE VAVOULAS: Versatile across many styles, Luke brings youthful energy and enthusiasm to any performance.Added To List
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Ross Sermons
Ross Sermons and his music can liven any remote corner or festival stage with a lifetime’s experience in the tradition of folk, authentic blues and Americana. His vast, multi-genre repertoire is played with accomplished bottleneck slide and fingerpicking built on blues and roots, and delivered with generosity, enthusiasm and charm. Ross has spent the last 30 years performing around the world and as a session musician. Spending 16 years in Nashville before- relocating to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia in 2012. Ross’ recording and performing credentials include working with such greats as Steve Winwood, Jimmy Buffett, Scotty Moore (Elvis’ original guitarist), Gregg Allman, Steve Cropper, Vassar Clements and many more.Added To List
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Roving Puppets – Tip Duck & Heap
Terrapin explores beyond the borders of contemporary puppetry and makes lives better through art and culture. Both the Roving Puppets, Tip Duck and Heap, are a hit with audiences of all ages as an incidental activation of a large outdoor space, a greeter in foyers or a roving puppet. Tip Duck: This is Jeremy’s big moment. He finally has an idea that will make him rich. I.B.I.S (International Bin Integration Services) will train birds commonly known as Tip Ducks to keep our world clean and tidy. Enter Ibsen, the world’s first rubbish-collecting Ibis. But on launch day everything goes wrong, with hilarious (and messy) consequences. Tip Duck is perfect for large scale festivals, markets and other outdoor events, seen by over 57,000 people in 2021. It is a flexible roving performance beloved by audiences of all ages. Performance – Up to 3 x 20 minute roving performances over a 3-hour period. HEAP: Taking Compost to Great Heights. Heap is a large scale roving puppet, suitable for conferences, festivals, markets, community events and corporate activations. We all know compost heaps have a life of their own, but not like this one! Inspired by Tasmanians’ love of gardening, Terrapin takes the inner life of compost to great heights – literally – with Heap, a new roving performance featuring an ambitious amateur horticulturalist and a giant, unwieldy compost creature. Designed by master puppet maker Bryony Anderson in collaboration with Moonah Primary School and constructed entirely out of salvaged materials, Heap will engage green (and black) thumbs of all ages. Performance – Up to 3 x 20 minute roving performances over a 3-hour period. Hit the “Download Song List” button for Key InformationAdded To List
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Sally Sunshine
Bring a ray of Sunshine to your next event! Individually tailored parties, events or walk around entertainment for children. Sally- comes in theme and specialises in games, entertainment, prizes, balloon art, craft activities, backdrops, laughs, story telling… all with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Imagine Sally entertaining the children at your wedding, christening or cooperate event whilst you and your guests relax and enjoy… Sally really takes the stress out of your event. Fairy, Pirate, Monster, Clown, Superhero, Disco, Mad Scientist, Princess, Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland, Farmer, Mermaid, Easter, Christmas or Craft- themes are just the beginning of Sally’s possibilities! If there’s something you’d particularly like, don’t hesitate to ask.Added To List
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Sam and the 78s
Sam and the 78s present a powerful, professional, blues experience for Hobart audiences. Formed in 2021, they have become regulars at popular Hobart venues such as at the Salty Dog Hotel, The Republic Bar, and The Mayfair. Sam and the 78s are fronted by the smoky voiced Samantha, whose performances have drawn comparisons to Beth Hart and Bonnie Raitt. Sam is supported by a rhythmic and expressive backing band who use their well-rehearsed song structures as a basis for creative improvisation. Comprised of keyboard, guitar, bass and drums, the band use their solid foundation in modern electric blues to skillfully blend the genre with jazz, funk, soul, and rock‘n’roll. Sam and the 78s receive rave reviews from venues and audiences alike, they are equally comfortable delivering swaggering blues rock or gentle ballads depending on the preference of the audience and the venue.Added To List
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Sam Forsyth
Sam Forsyth has been involved with the Tasmanian original and cover music scene for over 13 years. Playing some of the states biggest festivals- Falls festival x10, party in the paddock x3, Dark mofo x2 Soundscape x1, taste of Tasmania x4 and cygnet folk festival x3. His latest avenue in the cover/pub/private events, he brings a unique acoustic twist to all your favourite songs. Ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Eminem. With such a vast experience and a cultivated set list which spans over 4 hours, he is assured to provide a professional and entertaining performance across all types of venues and functions.Added To List
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Sam Starr – Multi skilled Circus + Magic
For more than 25 years, Sam Starr has been sharing her unique magic across the land to become one of Australia’s leading multi skilled interactive circus performers. As an entertainment specialist, Sam’s abilities leave a lasting impression, and her natural magnetism has made her a crowd favourite. Thousands of hours experience performing kids shows, festival roving, corporate team building, expo work, shopping centres, creative workshops and corporate events have earned her a multitude of loyal clients both nationally and overseas. Sam loves to share her own unique blend of character work, mime, circus skills, human statue and magic with audiences of all sizes. After many years as an international street performer, Sam’s focus shifted to the corporate entertainment sector. In 1997 Sam began working for numerous entertainment agencies and the momentum for a successful and memorable future as a performance artist emerged. Intense training with leading Clown and physical comedy instructors followed, and a love of circus developed. Focusing on the Hula Hoop, Sam dedicated her time to intense physical training at Melbourne’s elite circus school NICA. Early skills in local gymnastics, dance schools and as a street performer created the perfect foundation to build on, culminating in the successful performer she is proud to be today. Clients include the Australian Open, The Grand Prix, Westfield shopping centres, Toyota Australia, Bunnings, Melbourne city council, high profile client and celebrity children’s parties, Bunnings, Yarra City Council, the city of Moreland, Stonnington city council, Boorandara Shire, Banyule City Council, Myer, Louis Vuitton, Mona (Tasmania), King Island Show Society, Prada, Kmart, Coles, AFL and Moomba to name a few. Natural magnetism, a vast amount of experience and a genuine love of laughter, Sam leaves a lasting impression working with her heart which always makes a positive impact on her audiences. Her genuine love of people of all abilities make her a natural with people of all ages and cultures. She will bring an instant lasting smile to every face, inspire all with her creativity and amaze you with her skill. Sincere, warm and ultra-friendly, she will leave all with wonderful lasting memories. Your guests will ask ‘Where did you find her?’ and people of all ages will request her presence again and again. Sam Starr – Entertainment specialist!Added To List
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Sambo (& Jimi)
A singer and his guitar. Sambo has built a solid reputation for being a premium performer, with his vibrant, soulful and energetic acoustic style shows. Utilising harmonicas, acoustic guitars and his much revered voice, Sambo evokes true emotion whether singing a song from the diverse selection of covers in his repertoire or one of his own catchy tunes. With Numerous recordings and many years of live shows under his belt, Sambo is the perfect choice for weddings, corporate functions, parties or club events, or anywhere a solo artist fits the bill. Sambo & Jimi- – Sambo is also able to offer a duo show “Sambo & Jimi” with James Brown (Jimi) on drums/percussion and backing vocals. Jimi brings a multitude of drumming expertise and finesse to the table for an even more dynamic and danceable performance. Together these two seasoned performers make the Sambo & Jimi show a truly memorable and energetic experience, putting their own stamp on renditions of true classics and popular songs as well as Sambo originAdded To List
