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Issue# 37.04 July 6, 2022 Editor: Eve Jeffery Editorial/gigs: gigs@echo.net.au Copy deadline: 5pm each Friday Advertising: adcopy@echo.net.au P: 02 6684 1777 W: echo.net.au/entertainment
Dancing in the Shadows of Motown 29 July, Byron Theatre.
COME FROM AWAY CLOSE TO THE HEART
MOTOWN’S SHADOWS
Now showing at HOTA (Home of the Arts), Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland, Canada, that welcomed them all. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® and Grammy nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony® winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley with musical staging by Olivier Award winner Kelly Devine. Come From Away opens on 7 July and runs until 31 July. Visit hota.com.au.
Studio Funkraiser Eric Downer, POB
Dancing in the Shadows of Motown are a ten piece powerhouse band featuring internationally renowned singers and musicians who faithfully recreate the dynamic live performances of The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, Fontella Bass, The Jackson Five, Junior Walker and many more Motown Legends. This amazing show presents classic hits including: ‘Reach Out’, ‘Stop in the Name of Love’, ‘Ain’t too Proud to Beg’, ‘Heatwave’, ‘I Heard it Through the Grapevine’, ‘Dancing in the Streets’, ‘Uptight’, ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’, ‘You Keep me Hanging on’, ‘What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?’, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, ‘Standing on Shakey Ground’, ‘My Girl’ and many more magical Motown classics. Featuring ARIA winner Patou Powell, Franchesca Appolis, Kimi Tupaea and Veena Rao, Dancing in the Shadows of Motown have been taking metropolitan and country audiences by storm since forming in 2017. This dynamic, all-singing, all-dancing band has performed sold out shows at many major venues including the iconic Sydney Opera House Studio and The Basement, to drop a couple of names, and this month they are going to Byron Theatre – don’t miss this awesome show. 29 July, Byron Theatre at 8pm Tickets: byroncentre.com.au.
Lippo, Si Clone, Gez Saturday 9th July 3-8pm Trawlers Bar, Brunswick Heads $20 donation for new studio equipment
Share the air Over 20 BayFM presenters share their music at our outside broadcast. Bangalow Bowlo Friday 8th July 4-6pm
REMEMBERING AND HEALING – GOING TO WAR
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Currently, Australia can be er nv o c taken to war by the decision of Rob Baker in one person: the prime minister. Australians for War Powers Reform (AWPR) believe such a momentous decision needs to be more democratic. Rob Baker from AWPR will be in conversation with Lismore’s ex-Mayor, Jenny Dowell OAM, to discuss who decides and who should decide when it comes to taking the country to war. Rob Baker says that Australia has a defence force, the ADF. ‘The wars of the recent decades have not been wars that have been conducted in our defence, nor have they been successful in spreading freedom and democracy. They are wars that have been waged at great cost to our service men and women and their families and to Australia’s reputation. They are wars that have come at great cost to the citizens of the countries where we have intervened and often to their neighbours. There is no freedom to be found in the grave or a refugee camp or in mandatory detention or in the chaos of a failed state.’ North coast peace group, Remembering and Healing (RaH), are organising this event and are committed to do as much as possible to promote non-violence on all levels to prevent war. This public discussion is a small, but essential, step towards these goals. Thursday 14 July, at 5.30pm in the Rochdale Theatre, Goonellebah (603 Ballina Rd). No bookings required; suggested donations $10. Event is followed by light refreshments. For more info: Sabina 6688 6214.
Remembering and Healing presents: GOING TO WAR – LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE!
Rob Baker from
‘Australians for War Powers Reform’
Tune in or turn up.
in conversation with
Lismore’s ex-mayor,
Dr Jenny Dowell OAM
Conversation and Q&A, followed by light refreshments Thursday June 14, 5.30pm Rochdale Theatre, Goonellabah No bookings required. Suggested donation: $10 For more information: RaH email: rahow@internode.on.net Sabina: 02 6688 6214
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