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Pelican Puppets
Pelican Puppets have been performing puppet shows in every state and territory in Australia since 1994 at festivals, events, libraries, museums, shopping centers, agricultural shows and pre-schools. Two great glove puppet shows, based around the colourful English puppet character Mr. Punch and his friends, are performed from Pelican Puppets traditional style red and white striped compact theatre. This along with their portable PA system makes it ideal for any situation. Just a place for an audience to gather, sit and watch is necessary Each show is around thirty minutes in length and starts with a variety of puppets that come to life and interact with the audience to music followed by Mr. Punch and friends appearing in their colourful theatre. Fun for all ages. Show Descriptions Punch and Judy Laugh with Mr. Punch in his colourful adventures. Join in as this cheeky glove puppet sticks his large red nose into everything and then finds a way around the consequences. Meet his wife Judy and their baby. Then there is his friend Zac the clown, as well as Docs, Crocs and other puppet characters. Nothing gets in the way of Mr. Punch having fun. Zac “Ëśn’ the Box. When Zac the clown is left a magic box to look after by his uncle the Wizard and, at the same time trying to organise a cake for Mr. Punch’s birthday you have a recipe for laughter. Add a French chef, a swagman, the wizard, and mix thoroughly. Watch as the magic box causes mix-ups, muddles and magic. Other puppets Lots of characters to interact with the audience or wander the crowd. Pythagoras the Pelican on the lookout for his tea and a Jester looking for jokes, plus skeletons, horses, dinosaurs, clowns and more entertain young & old. Other Stuff Pelican Puppets offers a range of workshops in puppetry, lantern making and banner creatingAdded To List
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Peter Waddle and the VIPs
Peter Waddle and the VIPs are versatile instrumental professionals perfect for creating a classy jazzy ambience or providing swinging dance music at your event. Featuring Peter on double bass with guitar, piano, drums and sax in various combinations from 3 to 5 piece, Peter has-Â the pick of musicians he has had the pleasure of collaborating with over the last 30 years. The repertoire is mainly jazz standards from the great American song book with a particular lean towards songs from the big band era and the small swing combo sound of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. However, these guys have been working together, one way or another, for such a long time that if the situation calls for some soul, funk or rock and roll, they will be happy to oblige!Added To List
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Rino Morea
Rino Morea has been a professional full time musician for over 25 years. Wherever Rino performs he is invited back time after time as he possesses all the attributes of a great entertainer, excellent musicianship, enviable vocal ability, extensive repertoire and that vital extra ingredient – the gift of connecting with an audience. Rino has performed at many wonderful functions all over Australia, ABC Gardening Australia Expo, Melbourne and Sydney, Caravan and Camping Super Shows Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and appears regularly in Tasmania with Tania Kernaghan, Spirit Of Tasmania 1 & 2, Country Club Casino, Motor home rally’s, Agfest Tasmania, Deloraine Craft Fair and all Clubs and corporate functions. Double the talent and fun with Rino & Jade Rino & Jade are father and son musical duo and multi recording artists, entertaining audiences Australia wide with great 50’s and 90’s Music. Wherever Rino & Jade perform, they are always invited back as they possess all the attributes of great entertainers, excellent musicianship, and outstanding vocal ability. Their performance generates the highest level of professionalism, but it is their ability to create a warm level of communication with the audience that sets Rino & Jade apart from their peers and ensures that they return time after time to their shows. Bring your dancing shoes!Added To List
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Rod Toovey – The Essence of Elvis
Rod has called his show “ËśThe Essence of Elvis’ as he does not want to be known as an Elvis Impersonator, rather as a singer/guitarist who pays tribute to Elvis Presley–Â – one of the greatest performers of all time. Rod is a seasoned musician with an exceptional voice, who has taken his act to many parts of Australia.-Â He has been performing Elvis songs since he was a mere 15 years old.-Â Rod performed regularly on the Gold Coast in the 90’s before moving to Moruya in 2000, where he collaborated with other local musicians before again going solo. He now calls Tasmania home. Rod has been appearing annually at the PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL since 2007. And will be back again 2019 appearing at The Parkes Railway Hotel and The Parkes Railway Bowls Club Rod travelled to the-Â USA in May 2016 where he was the-Â special guest for the ‘Elvis & The Southern Sounds’ 2016 tour to Memphis, Nashville, Vegas and more. It was a tremendous success and Rod’s-Â special performance at the Crown Plaza in-Â Memphis sure was a night to remember. –Â Tour members as well as other guests from all over the world enjoyed a wonderful,-Â fun filled night of music and dancing. –Â And just to make the night even more special, it was held right across the road from where Elvis lived as a young lad-Â with his parents. The current “ËśEssence of Elvis’ show includes all of the Elvis’s favourites from throughout his career, as well as songs from his movies, beautiful gospel numbers and a few that aren’t as well-known as Elvis songs that may surprise you.Added To List
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Sam Locke
Sam Locke is a singer and guitarist from Launceston, Tasmania. Sam’s acoustic live act covers songs from classic 80’s tracks through to modern pop hits. His acoustic performances are energetic and engaging, using looping and modern equipment for a massive sound. Sam originally started out as a solo guitarist, releasing several instrumental guitar albums under his own name before going on to form the band “Actuality” and playing extensively across Tasmania. He now focuses on his passion for singing and performing at venues in the greater Launceston area.Added To List
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Santa / Father Christmas
Bring this jolly man in red to your function. Santa can roam around and/or sit for photographs, he can give out (client provided) lollies and gifts.Added To List
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Scott Lewis
From casual acoustic covers, to thumping party tunes, Scott Lewis Music has all bases covered when it comes to live music. Suitable for all pubs and clubs, parties, engagements or weddings, and corporate events, Scott has the flexibility for all your live music requirements. Years of experience in the music industry has provided Scott with the knowledge and understanding of what makes a great night of live entertainment! He’s become a local favourite with many weekend pub and venue appearances and has become sought after for all types of private functions. Scott’s set lists are filled with songs guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, a tap to your feet and a wiggle to your hips, with a little something for everyone! Performing regularly as a solo act since July 2017, Scott has appeared at venues such as The Irish Launceston, The Royal Oak, Kings Bridge Bar and Restaurant, Mackey’s Royal Hotel Latrobe, Molly Malones Devonport, and the Legana Tavern, as well as many private functions and events.Added To List
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Sue and Tim Duo and The Queen Street Band
Classy and Professional, Sue and Tim weave their diverse talents into a smooth tapestry of acoustic tones. With a repertoire of more than 60 songs stretching from 50s Jazz to Classic Rock, Modern Pop and even contemporary Bluegrass, Sue and Tim are happy to tailor their show to meet your needs. When it’s time to dance, we can provide a full band to help you really get your party be remembered for years to come.-Â We can play our whole repertoire in either format but a lot of the arrangements change with the band.-Â Full Band is 2 x guitar, bass and drums.Added To List
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Super Troupers
In 1977 ABBA toured Australian Arena’s and performed what was to be some of the most iconic live performances of their career. The Super Troupers bring that live stadium experience to life, performing an authentic rock concert of ABBA’s greatest hits. Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Money Money Money, S.O.S., Knowing me-Knowing you, Waterloo, Honey Honey, I do I do I do, Does your mother know and many more”¦ Super Troupers are 5 of NW Tasmania’s premier entertainers in one package, the band play 2 hour sets, fully themed in costume and with impeccable attention to the detail of the original recordings.Added To List
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Ted Sutherland & The Karaoke Cowboys
Ted is a lyricist / songwriter concentrating on the country music genre. He writes from personal experience and emotions, and usually tries to take a light-hearted path to get his message across. Ted retired from full time employment in June 2019 and moved to Campbell Town in Tasmania.-Â Since then he’s started to perform under the title of Ted Sutherland and The Karaoke Cowboys. With a catalogue of over 100 of his songs and about the same amount of covers Ted can tailor a song list perfect for your event.Added To List
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The Bad Dad Orchestra
A simple idea born of fatherhood, friendship and a love of music has flourished and taken shape, almost as far South as you can go. Meet The Bad Dad Orchestra, a collective of nine dads, all of whom have played key roles in Tasmania’s vibrant music scene over the past decade (Guthrie, Bad Beef, Dublo, Box Money, The Devilrock Four, The Staunches, The Stayns, The Blackstone Dukes and Horehound ““ to name a few!), now basking in their inherent “dadness”Âť and wowing audiences with a high-energy rock n’ soul live experience. The “ËśDads latest EP, “Viva Le Bad Dad”Âť, unleashed in April of 2019, is a co-produced six track EP that captures the band’s raw musical strengths: big grooves, snappy horn lines and catchy-as-hell vocals. Critics have already likened their sound to that of “classic Australian pub rock with a modern twist”Âť and championed their unique brand of eighteen-legged soul.Added To List
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The Collection
Corporate Entertainment – Styled for Your Event The Talent The Collection is made up of five core entertainers, who can mix and match their line up in order to suit the needs of any corporate event or party, big or small. The Style Whatever the line up, The Collection are styled in a classy uniformed appearance, with top quality sound & light production & professional stage performance. The Music The Collections music is designed to build the atmosphere of your event from Dining to Dancing, playing Lounge dinner music to Classic 80s Hits & Party Pop. Brad Von Rock – Vocal & Guitar Brett Budgeon – Vocal & Keyboard Amy Mather – Vocal Paul Wells – Vocal & Bass Steven Pugh – Vocal & Drums The Collection can play as a 3 piece lounge band, 4 piece party or 5 piece Corporate Entertainment band For Bookings Contact: Island EntertainmentAdded To List
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The Von Rock Experience
Kate and Brad Von Rock bring you a dynamic duets experience with set after set of classic duets, filled with harmonies and songs that are all time classics! The Von Rock Experience will keep you entertained from the start, with stunning harmonies and recognisable duets that will have your toes tapping. Perfect for restaurants, weddings and chill out party vibes. If you are really lucky, they will throw in the Von Rock Variety Hour which will be the best singalong of your life! They perform over 100 songs that range from the 50’s to modern classics. They can pull out ABBA, 80s hits, Classic Duets and the real strength of their act is that they appeal to women and men alike… The Von Rock Experience provide a fun, classy atmosphere and are suited to a Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant setting. Brad Von Rock – Brad has been a professional musician in the Australian music industry for over 25 years. He has been a feature & resident entertainer on The Spirit of Tasmania for 5 years and incorporates Tasmanian storytelling and the performance of over 1500 songs in his repertoire. Known on the ship as the Human Jukebox, nightly he performs a variety hour where he plays any song that the crowd requests and promotes Tasmania and its culture through musical comedic entertainment. As a veteran multi-instrumentalist, Brad Von Rock brings musical style & sophistication to The Von Rock Union performing Guitar, foot percussion, Octave Bass & harmony this duo has amazingly full sound and allows it to stretch between dinner music to full party mode stomping dance hits. Kate Von Rock – Kate is renowned Tasmanian Visual Artist and art organiser. She is integrally involved in the acclaimed & emerging Art scene in the North West of Tasmania as the curator of ‘Haus Creative’ Art Gallery and Artists Studio. She is currently working a major Gallery project in Devonport that will bring together all the best Artists in the North of Tasmania and feature them in one Venue. Kate grew up singing with her sisters in church every Sunday, music is a part of fibre and she can harmonise and lead with a voice that is both folky, melodic and a bit cheeky… In her 20’s she was a jazz bar singer, so Kate brings a lounge aesthetic to The Von Rock Union singing timeless standards that are perfect in a restaurant setting. Together Kate and Brad love what they do… It’s not your standard acoustic duo as they will adapt what they are playing according to the crowd they see in front of them and perhaps this is why most of their gigs are fully booked out in advance… The Von Rock Union are crowd pleasers.Added To List
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Tori & Andy
Tori & Andy specialise in weddings and special events but offer a diversity of mood & style to suit any occasion. Their act is professional and dynamic, delivering a blend of the ever-popular tunes from the past 4 decades with current hits. The duo can deliver a big sound that is sure to get your crowd on their feet or if easy listening, or background music is what you need they can play sets to suit the occasion. Having worked for many years performing all over Tasmania and interstate, these two musicians deliver a wealth of experience and talents from their respective backgrounds. Tori Rattray has worked with various bands in the north of the state and has been performing since she was 7 years old, needless to say she loves to entertain. 6 years classical vocal training in her early years paired with a love of varied musical genres allow Tori to put her stamp on a wide range of musical genres. Andy is a university music graduate is a private guitar teacher by day. He released his debut album in 2001, DJ’d on radio for 5 years and has graced of the Falls Festival multiple times with his band ‘Small City Lights’.Added To List
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Well Strung
Well Strung is a three piece semi acoustic band which offers a wide variety of known songs for many occasions, able to have a full yet controllable performance output suitable to cater for small to larger venues. Well Strung is a well-established professional, self-contained band who provide a lively entertaining show. Well Strung plays venues around the state and many of their private functions are booked on the basis of our live shows. Corporate and private events include; Festivale, Cancer Foundation Charity Balls, Student Balls and too many weddings, parties and anything to mention. Well Strung takes pride in selecting songs from classic Australian artists and current pop hits while not always being the song you might expect a semi-acoustic trio to tackle. Well Strung believes that there are many great songs to play and try to tackle songs not every other band is playing. A duo version is also available, known as Two Strung.Added To List
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Wendy Moles
A voice and repertoire matched only by her rare ability to captivate and be loved by every audience. The perfect musician for any occasion! From solo to big bands, singing everything indie, pop, soul or jazz, Wendy’s impressive performance experience includes more than 2,000 national gigs, including more than 20 major festivals and regular solo performances on the Spirit of Tasmania. Over decades she’s been a singer/guitarist in some of Tasmania’s most popular bands, including MR X, Lunar Circus, Wendy and the Wherefore Art Thous, and Mama K and the Big Love. Currently Wendy performs solo as a singer guitarist; with Nick Hart in the jazz duo Swing is the Thing; and in a classic pop duo with Kaye Payne Sing Along with the Suffrajettes. Performing solo, with a repertoire of more than 70 songs that can be adapted to suit any occasion from Friday night “Ëśknock-off’ drinks, high energy Saturday night, or a lazy Sunday afternoon. Recent gigs at hip cafes, wineries, pubs and events around Tasmania are proving she’s one of the best and most adaptable solo performers in the state. She brings every audience to life with passion, warmth and her earthy personality ““ captivating and delighting everyone who has the pleasure to be part of her magic.Added To List
