Fraser Coast Scene - June 2022

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THEATRE • ARTS • HERITAGE • CULTURE

JUNE 2022

SHARING STORIES THROUGH SONG MUSICIAN PROFILE: SAM MADDISON

From small intimate crowds to large audiences, Sam Maddison has the ability to connect with the listener through her guitar prowess and soaring vocals, filling the stage with her unique style of blended country and folk.

Born abroad and raised in a Western Australia mining town, Sam has always enjoyed music, but it wasn’t until after the birth of her first child, that she was first encouraged to pick up the guitar while studying Music Foundations — a course she not only excelled in, but went on to teach. As one of her biggest advocates, Sam’s teacher continues to mentor and inspire her today.

In 2005 Sam and her family sought a change and moved across the country to settle in Maryborough.

Driven by her passion for music and the need to provide for her children Sam turned to busking at Hervey Bay markets. From there she was noticed and soon began lining up gigs in local venues.

The solo artist went on to win the Gympie Music Muster talent competition, returning the following year to perform on the main stage. She was also invited to open for Caitlyn Shadbolt at the Tamworth County Music Festival.

COVER IMAGE: Edith Rewa, Plants of the Fraser Coast 2021, © The artist.

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To connect with people is good for music writing and it’s good for any artist because that’s the song you’re singing, the painting you’re creating, it’s the story that you’re telling. You need to collect these stories before you can tell them.

Sam Maddison

After completing a workshop in song writing, Sam realised that while she still loved doing covers, she had more to share.

“As you get older, you realise you’ve collected stories and you need direction to channel those stories. Something opens within you and once it’s opened you can’t close it.”

Sam now selects gigs where she can connect with the audience and share the stories she’s collected. You can see Sam supporting Fred Smith on Saturday 4 June at the free Brolga Live @ concert in Maaroom.

See Sam Maddison at Brolga Live @ Maaroom Sat 4 June | 1pm

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STAY INSPIRED! This guide shares just a taste of our program.

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Morning Melodies - Golden David Strassman in Thu 2 Jun | 11AM The Chocolate Diet

Peter Williams Medium Live

Superstar vocalists Luke Kennedy (The Voice Australia) and Irena Lysiuk (Are You Lonesome Tonight), with piano virtuoso Damian Sim, performing golden hits.

Wed 8 Jun | 7PM & 9.15PM Ted E. Bare’s health quest is hilariously painful, and one we can relate to. Meanwhile, Chuck is going through an identity crisis.

Thu 9 Jun | 7PM Sell out performances across Australia and overseas, psychic-medium and author of the book Searching Spirit, returns to the stage.

Human Nature - People Get Ready, Again - Live 2022 Rebooted

Riverside Dance Showcase 2022

Henry V - NT Live

Sat 18 Jun | 8PM Bringing back the joy of live music, the iconic foursome meld 30 years of performances, stories & hits.

Thu 23 Jun | 5.30PM Riverside Christian College presents Riverside Dance Showcase a demonstration of 2022 class work in QCAA and Cert II Dance tasks.

Sat 25 Jun | 7PM Mon 27 Jun | 1PM Kit Harington plays the title role in Shakespeare’s ever popular play - a thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power.

WHAT’S ON | JUNE 2022

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5 Walker Street, Maryborough

Rent - Macabre Theatre Company Fri 10 & Sat 11 Jun Larson’s musical, set in the 90s, sees young New York artists struggle with their careers and love lives under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

Kate Ceberano

Thu 7 Jul | 7.30PM The hits and songs from latest ARIA TOP 5 album SWEET INSPIRATION. An electrifying live performer.

The voice of a generation.

Meg Burstow

Sun 12 Jun | 2PM Former local performer Meg Burstow, graduate of the Qld Conservatorium of Music returns to the Brolga for a 1 hour recital program.

Proudly presented by MRAC.

Tue 12 Jul | 7PM Brontë’s gothic tale of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging, blazes the country in 2022.

4122 6060

Don Carlos Metropolitan Opera

Mon 13 Jun | 1PM The original five-act French version of Verdi’s epic opera of doomed love among royalty, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition.

166 Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay 4197 4206 FREE ENTRY

EXHIBITIONS: SAT 11 JUN - SUN 21 AUG

Land, Sea and Sky A survey of works by Aboriginal artists connected to the Fraser Coast region. The title refers to the country that belongs to the Butchulla people.

WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES

Still in my mind: Gurindji location, experience and visuality ‘that land ... I still got it on my mind’

Create with us

The Fraser Coast comes to life during holidays and special occasions with extra activities a Visit our website to find out what’s on and book: www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/what-

311 Kent Street, Maryborough 4190 5818 FREE ENTRY

EXHIBITIONS: UNTIL SUN 12 JUN

EXHIBITIONS: FRI 17 JUN - SUN 31 JUL OPENING NIGHT: Sat 18 Jun

Mid-Sentence

Shanay Manitzky

Burnt Offerings Maryborough Woodburners

Places we have been Jo Dansie, Vicki Armstrong, Wendy Talbot & Helen Campbell

Memories of People and Places in Australia and Ireland Brian Mooney

38th Hervey Bay Annual Competitive Art Exhibition Hervey Bay Art Society

and workshops.

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Brolga Live @ Maaroom FREE live music from Fred Smith supported by Sam Maddison.

Maaroom Community Hall Sat 4 Jun | 1-4PM www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/brolga-live-1

in the birthplace of her author PL Travers

Join us for a magical experience Photo: Paul Beutel

We’ll be hosting supercalifragilistic activities, performances and events during the school holidays and the popular Mary Poppins Festival on Sunday 3 July. Visit our website to find out what’s on and book.

4123 7221

Kent & Richmond Streets, Maryborough

23349 Bruce Hwy, Maryborough West 4122 3584 Bush to Bay Handicraft Markets

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19 Jun

Hervey Bay Bird Club Show

16-17 Jul

Fraser Coast Caravan & Camping Expo

22-24 Jul

Caravanning QLD VANSafe

28-29 Jul