Hamer Hall

Wonlee Kua – part of the trio playing bella ciao on the guitar In music academy, Mr. McGee, Matthew and I wanted to play something really unique in Hamer Hall. We had the idea that we wanted to perform a fast paced, exciting sounding piece. With the hit Netflix series Money Heist being very popular in the school, we decided to play the song Bella Ciao which was featured in multiple episodes. Mr. McGee made an arrangement for the song and we rehearsed it over the span of around 5 weeks. On the day of Hamer Hall, all of us 3 were excited and nervous to perform. The loud and giant crowd definitely was the main reason for it, but we all went on stage and gave it our all. In the end we had a thrilling and fun experience in Hamer Hall, a memory none of us will ever forget.

tane parKinson – playing the hurdy gurdy (game of thrones and top gun themes) The most asked question I get is “What on earth is that thing?”. The instrument I played is a hurdy gurdy, the model I play is a French renaissance design made by a retired builder in Adelaide. The reason you have never heard of this instrument is because it is dead/slowly being revived (there are an estimated 20 hurdy gurdies in Australia). The first time I listened to one playing I was captivated by its unique sound and appearance, as many people are. a solo in Hamer Hall seemed to be my best option to gain an audience. Yes, I felt utterly terrified while I was performing but, in the aftermath, I feel a sense of accomplishment for lifting the hurdy gurdy into the spotlight.