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Marble Living Statues
Madame Stella ‘Madam Stella’ is a splendid eighteenth century “˜marble statue’ gradually emerging from stillness to bring life to your event or festival. This gentle performance transfixes and delights both young and old audiences with its majesty and magic. ‘Madam Stella’ can be perfectly tailored for your particular event. Here she carries her newborn child and silently rocks her baby to sleep. Sometimes she carries her parasol, or a basket of fruit or flowers. Contemporary Chef Statue The contemporary chef character engages audiences in an interactive performance that is customised to the occasion. Ideal for restaurant/cafe or cellar door openings, hospitality events, birthdays and taste the harvest festivals. Here she appears as ‘Cecilia – The Master Chocolate Maker’ at the Aztec Chocolate Festival. Can also carry waiters tray. In contrast to “˜Madam Stella’ Dayna Dennison’s Marble Living Statues can be completely designed to suit your event or theme. Dayna can build a brand new, fresh innovative character never seen before that is limited only by your ideas and Dayna’s imagination”¦Added To List
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Matt & CJ
Matt & CJ are a rapidly growing and much sought-after Acoustic Duo/Cover Band at Clubs and Pubs across Tasmania. Covering many artists from the 80s, 90s through to current day. Renowned for putting their own unique spin on classic hit songs and getting their audience involved and ROCKING! Most recently playing as Support Act for THIRSTY MERC and THE WOLFE BROTHERS. Matt Weeks 47 is a self-taught, established guitarist who has been involved with various bands on the Northwest coast of Tasmania and through this time met CJ and along with 3 other members formed a band called Sixty40. Deciding in early 2013 to part ways and form the current duo. Clint Johnson (CJ) 45, started singing in his late teens with Family members who frequently held Country Cabarets on the Northwest of Tasmania coast using their band to back artists such as Adam Harvey, Beccy Cole and Felicity Urquhart. In later years Playing Solo until forming Sixty40 and joining with Matt to become what they are today.Added To List
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MC – David Foster
David Foster OAM (born 20 March 1957) is an Australian world champion woodchopper, and Tasmanian community figure. He has held the World Woodchopping Championship title for 21 consecutive years, and is one of Australia’s most successful athletes and possibly the only athlete in any sport in the world to win over 1,000 titles. Foster is often joined in his charitable quests by the Launceston cricketer David Boon. Foster has received several awards for his cultural, charitable and community activities. These include being awarded an Order of Australia Medal, a commendation from the then Governor of Tasmania Sir Phillip Bennett and an Anzac Medal for services to the community. He also received a Tasmanian of the Year award in 1995, and was appointed a director of the National Australia Day Council in 1998. In 2020, he was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.Added To List
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MC / Comedian – Dylan Hesp
Are you planning an event and looking for a Master of Ceremonies who can bring energy, professionalism and enthusiasm? Dylan Hesp is an actor, comedian and MC known for his roles on Sando on ABC TV and the hit series Australia’s Best Street Racer. Based in Tasmania with over fifteen years of experience on stage as both a comedian and Master of Ceremonies, Dylan is passionate about partnering with organisations to bring impact to their events. Gone are your worries about a boring event with awkward transitions, with his light-hearted and enthusiastic approach Dylan will keep people engaged, invested and laughing for the whole night long. Why Dylan? Expert Collaboration – Your event is a tailor-made experience from start to finish. An expert in event flow and transitions, Dylan is full of ideas and feedback to make your run sheet sing and your event impactful. Never crude, always fun. Dylan isn’t one of those cowboy MC’s who’ll end up getting you into trouble with your sponsors or partners. Sensitive, hilarious and always light hearted, Dylan is an expert at hitting the tone you set for the night. Personalised Experience Dylan is passionate about connecting your audience with your message. Offering a personalised experience and unique material that’s perfect for your event and your audience.Added To List
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Midnight Messengers
Top left reggae – featuring the music of Bob Marley Reggae is music for dancing and grooving. Reggae is a feeling, an attitude that says listen to the people because we sing of hope and peace and truth, but mostly we sing about connectedness. Midnight Messengers is a band that is held together by respect for the ideology and the grooves sent out from Jamaica to the world by the legends of reggae, with Bob as the main spokesperson. Midnight Messengers throws in a smidge of ska amongst the Caribbean vibes to keep it lively with guitars riffing amongst the horn stabs and harmonies. Percussion punctuates the solid bass lines anchoring the groove, while the piano vamps and the drums keep the dancers dancing. Ten well known NW Tas musicians combine to bring the party feel, with representatives from the J Arthur Band, Nine Lives rock “˜n’ soul Revue and Don’t Come Monday, together with fabulous soloists and jazz identities. Neil Gibson- guitar/lead vocals Tessa Lee- – lead & backing vocals/flute Josh Berryman- – bass Ian Howard- – drums & backing vocals Fintan McCullough- rhythm guitar Pete Rissi- – – guest artist from Canada on trombone and vocals Mike Lizotte- – – alto, tenor & baritone saxes & vocals Teresa Beck-Swindale- – tenor, alto and soprano sax, vocals Steve Macfarlane- – pianist/vocals Bruce Innocent- – – percussionist/vocals Repertoire focuses on popular standards and more obscure reggae covers together with a few pieces written by several of the band members. Midnight Messengers have played in theatres, pubs and garden parties. primed and ready for your next festival or eventAdded To List
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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 “˜n’ 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- 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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Scott Mainwaring
Scott Mainwaring has been part of the Australian rock and blues music scene for over 40 years and was a member of well-respected, award-winning blues and roots band Pale Riders in the ‘90s, supporting the likes of musical heavyweights Midnight Oil, The Angels, Divinyls, Ian Moss, Hunters & Collectors and Hoodoo Gurus. With such a diverse range of bands and musical styles under his belt along with his desire to mentor young talent, Scott is still passionate about discovering and creating new music and sharing this with audiences. Scott’s solo performances showcase his immense talent and passion for rock, blues and roots. Playing as part of The Sheyana Band, his guitar playing on their album ‘Big Love’ has been reviewed as ‘sublime’ and they have recently been awarded the ‘2018 Chris Wilson Award for Emerging Act of the Year’ from the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society‘s Victorian & Tasmanian Blues Music Awards.Added To List
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Sheyana
“Brilliant song writing, foot stomping classics, warmth, heart and a whole lot of fun” Sheyana is an award-winning songwriter receiving national and international recognition and airplay. Her voice is captivating. Her rich tones, deep lyrics and authentic storytelling are engaging. An impassioned songstress, guitarist of Celtic, Sri Lankan heritage, Sheyana won the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society Vic/Tas Blues Music Award for Best Emerging Act/Artist of the Year 2018. New single, “˜Soul Sister’ from her award-winning album “Big Love” scored a No.2 spot on the AMRAP Regional Charts and No.1 on “Sounds like Cafe” Playlist in 2018. Big Love album debuted at Number 11 on the Australian Blues & Roots Airplay Charts “Big love is Sheyana’s 6th album and a very polished offering indeed from the sultry soulful singer from Tasmania. Born in London with a Tasmanian mother and Sri Lankan father, Sheyana’s music brings together multiple influences and has been likened to Tedeschi Trucks Band”. Multi award winning singer, songwriter Sheyana is a resident solo artist on The Spirit of Tasmania. “Between ships” she’s writing songs for her next album and playing gigs across the country; solo, and with her duo and her band. Sheyana has performed as solo support for Diesel, Mojo Juju and Ian Moss, played solo shows at Cygnet Folk Festival 2018, with performances from her duo as support act for The Angels, Renee Geyer and Bill Chambers. The Sheyana Band have performed at Forth Valley Blues Festival, “Skyfields” Concerts 2017-2018, Party in the Paddock 2018-2019, Fruits of the Roots 2019 and have supported Hoodoo Gurus, Neil Finn, Meg Mac, Kevin Borich, Diesel and Gang of Youths. Hailing from Australia’s most southern land, Sheyana delivers an original home-grown array of acoustic riffs, arresting melodies and syncopated rhythms that meld to enhance her honest, warm, soul felt sound. A sound that is as strong and emotive as it is accessible. Sheyana’s big love mantra is conveyed intimately, one on one, as a solo act. Sheyana’s other artist profiles on Island Entertainment Sheyana & Mahlah (Opens in new tab) The Sheyana Band (Opens in new tab)Added To List
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Sheyana & Mahlah
Soul, Rhythm & Rock, Harmony, Passion & Groove describes insync acoustic duo “Sheyana & Mahlah”. Award winning Tassie songstress Sheyana performs with her songbird daughter Mahlah. They’ve supported Diesel and continue to delight audiences with their exciting repertoire of classic covers, current hits and homegrown originals. Their rich tones, sweet harmonies, toe tapping grooves and authentic acoustic delivery is engaging, with a sound that is strong, emotive and accessible. If you are after a larger band take a look at The Sheyana Band (Opens in a new tab)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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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 Habits
A duo that blend as one, super talents Dan & Lasca will create the perfect atmosphere for your intimate event with a Classic pop, harmony-rich style reminiscent of 60s songwriters.Added To List
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The HeartBeats
Flashback to the 60’s with The HeartBeats Pauly “˜Pops’ Wells (Bass), Steven Pugh(Drums) & Bradley Von Rock(Guitar) bring you FLASHBACK TO THE 60’S with The HeartBeats. A 60’s Tribute Show that takes you through the early 60’s sounds of classic Rock and Roll, British Invasion & 60’s Pop into the groovy sounds of the late 60’s “Hippy Rock” era.Added To List
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The Sheyana Band
Influenced by the classics and drawing inspiration from their deep Tassie roots. The Sheyana Band fuse the stylistic flavours of Australian Rhythm & Soul, Southern Country Pop, Americana inspired Roots & Blues, with English Funk, Rock & Punk. In the groove they serve it with passion in a delightful delivery of powerhouse vocals, brilliant musicianship and heartfelt songwriting. Receiving national & international recognition & airplay, their captivating live shows have seen them share the stage with Australia’s finest including Deborah Conway, Hoodoo Gurus, Neil Finn, Meg Mac, Mojo Juju, Gang of Youths, Renee Geyer, Diesel, The Angels, Kevin Borich, Ian Moss, Bill Chambers and Fanny Lumsden. London born, Tasmanian based, award winning singer-songwriter Sheyana has been hooked on music since early childhood. The soulful Celtic/Sri Lankan storyteller is perfectly complimented by her stellar band, featuring Tassie’s finest musicians, with iconic guitarist/vocalist Wayne Rand, seasoned, rock solid bassist Dan Jeffrey, and powerhouse drummer/vocalist Leigh Hill. The Sheyana Band’s latest EP Ricochet came together during covid lockdown in Tasmania. Making the best of a bad situation and with plenty of time to reflect, Sheyana and the band focused on songwriting, and the the music emerged from those strange, uneasy times. The songs were the lights at the end of the tunnel, at a time when we were both separated and unified. Through the music and the artwork, this EP is a tribute to the loved ones we’ve lost along the way, and the big hearts working towards a higher love and respect for one another and our planet. During covid lockdown in Tasmania, Sheyana turned a negative into positive, dug deep, pushed boundaries and found different ways to produce her music. Her funding, received from the Arts Tasmania “Arts Recovery Support Initiative grant, helped to assist in the making of the bands EP Ricochet. With the success of The Sheyana Band’s sold out single & album launches across Tasmania, their new music is currently getting national airplay, charting on Australian Blues and Roots Chart, Soundslike Cafe playlist along with some great national and international album reviews & editorials. Nationally, The Sheyana Band’s first single & music clip Big Hearts from Ricochet EP, was premiered by Australian music group Scenstr in 2023. Internationally, YESFM Sri Lanka recently premiered “Big Hearts” single which has come in at No 8 on Yes Home Grown Charts, along with airplay on blues radio in Europe. The Sheyana Band have just released their second single Remarkable Man from their Ricochet EP, which is already gaining airplay around Australia. The band are planning to tour East Coast Australia in 2024, along with some live shows in Sri Lanka. Nationally they won “The Chris Wilson Award” for Emerging Act of Year” with their album Big Love in 2018. Debuting at No 11 on the Australian Blues & Roots Airplay Charts, The Sheyana Band also went No 2 on AMRAP Regional Charts & No 1 on Soundslike Cafe Playlist in 2019 with their single “Soul Sister” from Big Love album. The Sheyana Band received a top ten hit on YESFM Radio Sri Lanka in 2016 with their single ”Keep the Change” along with a Best Act nomination. Sheyana’s 1st single “Undone” from her debut EP – Sweet Honesty was well received in Sri Lanka with its 2011 release. Sheyana also scored a blues award with OzSong International Songwriting Competition in 2011 for her song “Two Birds”. This song also made it to the finals in “FreshAir” ABC National Songwriting Competition. The Sheyana Band have been a favourite act at these major Tassie events: Skyfields 2017-2018 Forth Valley Blues Festival 2018 Party In The Paddock 2018-2019 Fruits of the Roots 2019 Festival of King Island 2020 Red Hot Summer after party 2021 Junction Arts Festival 2021 Riverbend Blues Festival 2023 Forth Valley Blues Festival 2024Added 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
