2017 uneARTh Festival in Whyalla Program

The City of Whyalla and Adelaide Fringe present

unearTh festival in whyalla

April 14 & 15 Ada Ryan Gardens

Welcome to

unearTh festival in whyalla

Ada Ryan Gardens is set to come alive!

For two days and nights, the Ada Ryan Gardens will come alive with circus, music, cabaret and more for the City of Whyalla's first uneARTh festival.

The inaugural program is bursting with local talent and touring Fringe artists, with everything from circus, music, cabaret, visual art and more.

Head down to the Ada Ryan Gardens for this exciting new event, and get ready for an incredible Easter long weekend packed with entertainment!

A special thanks to our generous sponsors:

unearTh festival acknowledges the Barngarla peoples as the traditional custodians of whose lands we gather on. We respect the Barngarla peoples' ongoing spiritual relationship with the land and the deep feeling of attachment they have with this land.

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April 14 10am - 10pm

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11am

POP Pilates

12pm

Welcome to country

12.15pm

Jack Spurling

12.55pm

Time in Space

1.30pm

Anya Anastasia: Ukulele workshop

2.10pm

Mr Oopy

2.20pm

Time in Space: Circus workshop

2.50pm

Pete & Livvy

4pm

Anya Anastasia

4.45pm

Mr Oopy's magical bubbles

5.10pm

Time in Space

6pm

Anya Anastasia: Ukulele workshop

6.35pm

Three Amigos + One

7.45pm

The Doogans

8.40pm

Motown Connection

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saturday April 15 10am - 10pm

10am

POP Pilates

10.15am

Whyalla Ballet School

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11am

Natalia Lock

11.15am

Hey Jude

11.15am

Mr Oopy

12pm

Rainbow Run registrations open

12pm

Whyalla Ballet School

12.15pm

Sam & Eli

12.30pm

Emily Rawlings and Colby Krawcyzk

12.30pm

Clowning Around with D'faces

1pm

NRM creature creations

1.30pm

Whyalla Hum 'n' Strum

2pm

Three Amigos + One

2.30pm

Ballet Barre

3pm

POP Pilates

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3.30pm

Cateline Smith

3.45pm

Namaste

3.45pm

Riley Nicholas

4pm

Rainbow Run

4.30pm

Wondering Minstrals

5pm

Jasmine Moder

5.15pm

Namaste

5.30pm

Jack Spurling

6.15pm

D'faces performance

6.30pm

Davide Marino

7pm

Sam and Eli

7.15pm

JackDaw

8.15pm

Namaste

8.40pm

Flaming Sambucas

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SAM & ELI

Emcees and comedy entertainment Friday, April 14 Various Saturday, April 15 12.15pm, 7pm uneARTh main stage & roving

Sam McMahon and Eloise Green, AKA Eli will be your official MCs for the uneARTh Festival. They will keep you up to speed on what's happening throughout the day, as well as providing some comical entertainment. With various costume changes, and plenty of surprises, Sam and Eli will keep the fun coming on Friday and Saturday for uneARTh Festival.

ANYA ANASTASIA Cabaret performance Friday, April 14 4pm uneARTh main stage Ukulele workshop Friday, April 14 1.30pm, 6pm Workshop space

If you’re a lover of cabaret, you’ll love what Anya Anastasia has in store for us.

Anya Anastasia, a sassy cabaret chanteuse with a vivid and somewhat twisted imagination, will bring to Whyalla her acclaimed show, TORTE E MORT. TORTE E MORT unashamedly celebrates the extremes of the psyche and humanity, leaving the audience to work out which was a warning and which was an invitation to indulge in extreme behaviour.

Note: Those interested in participating in the ukulele workshops are asked to bring their own ukulele.

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LIVVY & PETE Cabaret performance Friday, April 14 2.50pm uneARTh main stage

Cabaret comrades Michael Griffiths and Amelia Ryan are teaming up to bring their cabaret show Livvie & Pete to Whyalla.

Personifying Olivia Newton-John and flamboyant singer/songwriter Peter Allen, Amelia and Michael bring new life to the songbooks of some two of Australia’s favourite Aussie icons.

With all the theatrics you’d expect from Oliva Newton-John and Peter Allen, Livvie & Pete is a show not to be missed.

TIME IN SPACE Circus performance Friday, April 14 12.55pm, 5.10pm uneARTh main stage Circus workshop Friday, April 14 2.20pm - 3.05pm Workshop space

Time In Space with have you ‘ooh-ing’ and ‘ahh-ing’ as the acrobats explore the limits and possibilities of the human body physically and mentally, incorporating music that influences the way they move, think and feel.

With a spectacular display of raw passion and innovative risks comes a show that is constantly growing and performing worldwide to many different types of audiences.

Time In Space bring a fresh approach to circus by fusing together art forms from tricking, dance, group acrobatics and juggling into an experimental circus show.

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MOTOWN CONNECTION Band performance Friday, April 14 8.40pm uneARTh main stage

Eleven-piece super band Motown Connection will have you on your feet dancing to all of the best soul classics from the greatest soul artists of all time.

From Otis Redding, James Brown, Al Green, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett and much more, Motown Connection’s 11 piece powerhouse superband will have you dancing all night long.

THE DOOGANS Comedy performance Friday, April 14 7.45pm uneARTh main stage

The Doogans are on their way to Whyalla, bringing with them an exciting showcase of five star entertainment for the whole family!

Quirky, utterly stupid but nevertheless brilliantly clever, sassy cigar box Queen, Pandora Pink joins forces with comic juggling genius Mr. Spin to make up dynamic duo, The Doogans.

The Doogans will bring with them a dynamic pace, mixed up with quirky improvised chitchat, quick fire magic tricks and phenomenal circus skill.

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THE 3 AMIGOS + 1 Mariachi band performance & roving entertainment Friday, April 14 6.35pm uneARTh main stage & roving Mariachi band performance & roving entertainment Saturday, April 15 2pm uneARTh main stage & roving

Who doesn’t love a little bit of spice, and that’s just what the Three Amigos Plus One Mexican Mariachi Band will bring when they visit Whyalla.

The Three Amigos Plus One will bring their Mexican mariachi music, fun and interactive show to the stage, as well as providing roving entertainment to knock your sombrero off.

Performing classic Latin turns like ‘Tequila’, ‘ La Cucaracha’, ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Guantanamera’, you’ll think you’ve been transported to Latin-America.

MR OOPY Children's entertainment & bubble show Friday, April 14 2.10pm, 4.45pm Workshop space & roving Children's entertainment & bubble show Saturday, April 15 11.15am Workshop space & roving

uneARTh Festival will have something for everyone, but the kids will especially love Mr Oopy, who brings his exciting, dynamic and entertaining children’s show to Whyalla as part of uneARTh Festival.

Mr Oopy is a real kid at heart; he loves being silly and clowns around to make both kids and adults laugh.

Mr Oopy brings so much more than just fun to the show; imagine a clown, a circus, a sportsman, a teacher, a dancer, a gymnast and a musician all in one and you’ve got Mr Oopy!

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FLAMING SAMBUCAS Band and ABBA tribute show Saturday, April 15 8.40pm uneARTh main stage

The Flaming Sambucas Band will have you on your feet and dancing up a storm as they cover all of your favourite ABBA tracks as part of their ABBA tribute show.

With authentic costuming and music, the Flaming Sambucas perform all the greatest hits of the famous '70s Swedish supergroup, with a little help from the audience.

The Flaming Sambucas will bring to Whyalla their enormous repertoire covering the generations, from the Motown era all the way to current songs of Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

JACK DAW Band Saturday, April 15 7.15pm uneARTh main stage

You’ve probably seen JackDaw around the traps if you’re a regular at any of Whyalla’s local pubs, but you’re about to see them like never before.

With a blend of the best in musical history, fresh dynamics and a smooth mix of harmonies, JackDaw presents a high energy show full of the songs that helped shape the world we know today.

JackDaw will cover a mash up of all your favourite '80s and '90s hits that will have you on your feet all night long.

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JACK SPURLING Solo artist Friday, April 14 12.15pm uneARTh main stage Saturday, April 15 5.30pm uneARTh main stage

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Fifteen-year-old Jack Spurling has been gracing Whyalla’s stages for many years now, Jack’s silky vocal tone coupled with his impressive rhythmic percussive tapping and picking guitar playing style will have you mesmerised and wanting more.

Jack will bring to uneARTh Festival an array of impressive mash-ups as well as some of his very own material.

EMILY & COLBY Musical duo Saturday, April 15 12.30pm uneARTh main stage

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At just 17, Emily is one of Whyalla’s up and coming local talents.

Emily is an exciting addition to the Whyalla music scene, having earned the respect and support of musos across the city.

Backed by local musician Colby Krawcyzk from popular local band JackDaw, Emily will put her unique voice to work by transforming into a soul sister for one night only.

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RILEY NICHOLAS Solo acoustic act Saturday, April 15 3.45pm Workshop space

Playing a mixture of old and new, classic hits and contemporary indie gems Riley Nicholas is a solo acoustic musician playing the songs you love and know and perhaps introducing you to something new.

With a love of bringing people together through the magical medium that is music, you're sure to have a chilled afternoon absorbing the vibes as the afternoon sun descends into the night.

DAVIDE MARINO Button accordion performance Saturday, April 15 6.30pm uneARTh main stage

Davide Marino is a teacher by day, but over the Easter long weekend, he will transform into an accordion playing superstar.

Davide will bring a unique flare to uneARTh Festival, performing a medley of songs on his antique button accordion that are sure to have you mesmerised right up until the final note.

WHYALLA BALLET SCHOOL Junior ballet parade Saturday, April 15 10.15am Workshop space Ballet performance Saturday, April 15 12pm uneARTh main stage

Ballet Barre Saturday, April 15 2.30pm Workshop space

Whyalla Ballet School will showcase many of its talented students over the Easter Long Weekend in various performances, from roaming acts to dance pieces presented on the main stage.

You’ll be treated to an animal parade featuring the school’s youngest students, a piece presented by more experienced dancers on the main stage, roaming tap dancers, and special interactive workshops with the students themselves.

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NAMASTE Dance workshop Saturday, April 15 5.15pm Workshop space Dance performance Saturday, April 15 3.45pm, 8.15pm uneARTh main stage

Namaste Whyalla will bring an ethnic flare to uneARTh Festival, showcasing their Bollywood and Fusion dances. If you’ve ever wanted to give Bollywood dancing a go, this is your chance.

Namaste Whyalla will hold a workshops throughout the second day of the festival, as well as showcasing their talents on the stage in a flash of colour and energy.

POP PILATES Pilates/exercise class Friday, April 14 11am uneARTh main stage Saturday, April 15 10am, 3pm uneARTh main stage Get moving with Jas Heron as she presents a fun and adaptable POP Pilates workshop at uneARTh Festival. POP Pilates is a total body, equipment-free workout that focuses on developing the core. POP Pilates combines regular pilates with fun choreographed routines that are sure to get you loosened up for a big weekend of activity at Whyalla's first uneARTh Festival.

HEY JUDE

Musical duo Saturday, April 15 11.15am uneARTh main stage

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Popular powerhouse due Hey Jude will be rocking out to all of your favourite ‘80s hits.

Local musicians Graeme ‘Red’ Stephenson, and Judith Lawrie make up the dynamic Hey Jude, and will you on your feet with their up-tempo dance tracks.

CATELINE SMITH Hip hop dancing Saturday, April 15 3.30pm uneARTh main stage

Local hip-hop dancer Cateline Smith will ‘Get Up’ for uneARTh Festival, when she performers her solo piece on the mainstage.

With more than 10 years’ experience in hip-hop dancing, Cateline has danced at many local events, and is ready to showcase her talent at uneARTh Festival.

D'FACES OF YOUTH ARTS Clowning activities Saturday, April 15 12.30pm, 6.15pm Workshop space

Local youth arts company, D'faces of Youth Arts will offer workshops and performances and invites you to join them to try your hand at various performance tricks or enjoy the mayhem that ensues with clowns, actors and dancers on the workshop stage in The Chthonic Circus.

JASMINE MODER Country music Saturday, April 15 5pm uneARTh main stage

Solo singer/guitarist Jasmine Moder will be bringing all of your favourite country tunes to uneARTh Festival.

In her short performing career, Jasmine has fronted many local performances, having picked up her impressive guitar playing skills in only two years.

Jasmine will have you tapping along to the likes of the Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots, and many more.

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WHYALLA HUM & STRUM

Ukulele performance Saturday, April 15 1.30pm uneARTh main stage

Hum and Strum will have you bopping along to their catchy, feel-good tunes in no time.

Hum and Strum originated from the local University of the Third Age, with all members strumming their first chord on the ukulele only two years ago.

Hum and Strum will perform a range of catchy tunes that are sure to have you tapping your foot to the beat.

WONDERING MINSTRALS Musical performance Saturday, April 15 4.30pm uneARTh main stage

The Wondering Minstrals will have you mesmerised by their beautiful sound.

Together, Bella Bishop, Emilson Lim and Matthew Steenson make up the trio of harmonising musicians.

Catch the Wondering Minstrals as they take to the stage for uneARTh Festival on Saturday, April 15.

NATALIA LOCK Solo artist Saturday, April 15 11am uneARTh main stage

If you’re a fan of James Arthur, then you’ll love what Natalia Lock has in store for us.

Fourteen-year-old Natalia has been singing with Stormfront Productions for a number of years, developing her skills as a singer through various performances and regular training.

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