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ENTERTAINMENT 23
thursday 15 july 2021
What’s on
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NAFA lineup set to entertain EPHEMERA 2021: WONDER Land by Sandstorm
Yothu Yindi Popcorn Underground
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Ephemera
EPHEMERA 2021: INTRUDE by Amanda Parer
THE North Australian Festival of Arts continues in Townsville with a delectable range of artistic delights and feverishly entertaining performances set over the next few weeks. POPCORN UNDERGROUND 03 JUL - 18 JUL 2021 A world-class cabaret starring the obscenely intelligent, beautifully filthy and ribcrackingly funny Reuben Kaye, Popcorn Underground promises an entertaining night of sizzling cabaret, adult carnival, burlesque, magic, astounding circus. The adults-only performance stars a delightfully raucous mix of seductive sword-swallowers, punk rock knife-throwers, topless tap-dancers and incredible contortionists, artfully combining cabaret, burlesque, magic and astounding circus.
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS 16 - 23 JULY 2021 Wonderland Spiegeltent Strand Park The seven deadly sins is an impressive acrobatic performance, taking audiences on an immersive journey through the sins, from lust to greed, sloth and pride. This collaborative variety show brings together a group of talented Townsville performers who will take you on an exhilarating 60-minute journey exploring the infamous cardinal vices. The performance is a sensational spectacle featuring duo acrobatics, aerial arts, and fire dancing, not to be missed. EPHEMERA FREE 17–25 July 2021 Ephemera is an annual exhibition running in Townsville since, 2001,
The Seven Deadly Sins
providing regional artists with an opportunity to showcase their talent in the national arena. Ephemera transforms The Strand into a 2km outdoor seaside sculptural exhibition for all to enjoy, showcasing 26 sculptures by local and nationally renowned artists. The 20 competitive artworks will be competing for the major $10,000 Award for Artistic Excellence. YOTHU YINDI ON THE HEADLAND FREE 16 July 2021 One of Australia’s most iconic rock groups, Arnhem Land’s Yothu Yindi, are blazing their way back onstage, putting new fire into classic tracks like ‘Treaty’, ‘Tribal Voice’ and ‘One Blood’. Thirty years since the band’s formation, Yothu Yindi still gigs as a rock combo, wowing crowds with their
mix of hot electric guitars and ancient Yolnju manikay (singing), bungul (dancing) and the rumble of the yidaki (didgeridoo). Yothu Yindi will be joined on lead vocals by special guest Rrawun Maymuru, an established performer in his own right and frontman of the popular Northern Territory act, East Journey. CONNECT NOW: Tickets to Popcorn Underground, The Seven Deadly Sins are available via https://wonderland.sales. ticketsearch.com/sales/sales. Check out the full NAFA program and lineup of events at https://bit.ly/3eg17bS
JULY BURDEKIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS SCHOOL OF ROCK Friday 16 - Sunday 18 July Burdekin Theatre EPHEMERA Saturday 17 - Sunday 25 July The Strand Townsville VVAA MARKETS Sunday 18 July 8am - 12noon Plantation Park
AUSVEG HORTICULTURE PEST & DISEASE WORKSHOP Tuesday 20 July 3-5 pm Ayr Research Facility 343 Old Clare Road Ayr Wednesday 21 July 3-5 pm Gumlu Tavern De Salis St Gumlu BEE BIOSECURITY WORKSHOP Thursday 22 July 9-11.30 am Stackelroth Farms 14 - 34 Kelsey Road Bowen
PETER RABBIT 2, THE RUNAWAY AND DREAM HORSE Friday 23 & 30, Saturday 24 & 31 July 7pm Ayr’s Stardust Drive-In Theatre AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC Friday 23 July - Sunday 1 August Various locations Townsville MICK FLEETWOOD & FRIEND (CINEMA LIVE) Saturday 24 July 8pm Burdekin Theatre
BURDEKIN RELAY FOR LIFE Saturday 24 July 1pm - 10pm Ayr Showground CORES FREE SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAINING Friday 30 July 8.30am - 3.30pm Burdekin PCYC Phone 0427 455 313 or Email: coresqld@kentishrc.com.au NQ EQUESTRIAN GROUP SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday 31 July 8 am - 5 pm Ayr Showgrounds
