Hobart’s favourite dance party returns… it’s time to get Footloose – 80’s style! 👟🎉 After an amazing first couple of events – we have decided to celebrate arguably the best decade in music – the 1980’s!
Come and boogie down with Hugo Bladel for a special 2 Hour DJ Set, jam-packed with 80’s Classics 🕺🏻 Joined by the amazing Gus Leighton on Saxophone 🎷
We will be spinning artists such as : Journey Michael Jackson Eurythmics Wham! Talking Heads Prince Tina Turner Whitney Houston Huey Lewis & The News Madonna Pointer Sisters Hall & Oates Cindy Lauper
Located in the Founders Room on a Friday Night – starting right after Rektango! 🎶
Music kicks off at 7:30pm with support from local groove legend Tom McGee 🎧
See you on the Dance-floor! 💃🏼
Saturday 26 October 2024 Doors 7:30pm | Music 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Tickets : General Admission $40 (+BF) Concession $30 (+BF)
The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the gig, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments
Recently returned from touring in UK and EU, Finn Rees puts together a full ensemble for this special one-off show playing music from his debut album Dawn Is A Melody.
Finn Rees is a well loved Tasmanian born, Melbourne/Naarm based keyboardist, composer and producer who has built up an eclectic reputation for his music work both down under and internationally over the last decade. He has a knack for capturing emotions and intriguing minds, whatever medium he chooses and can be seen performing and collaborating in some of the most forward thinking projects such as 30/70, Close Counters, Allysha Joy, Audrey Powne and more. Drawn to jazz from a young age his influences come from some of the most inventive jazz artists such as Alice Coletrane, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea or Brazilian legends Arthur Verocai, Cesar Camargo Mariano or Azymuth.
His debut record Dawn Is A Melody is out on tastemaker label Mr Bongo records with a fast-growing hype internationally. This much anticipated venture into his solo work explores a new synergy between modal and spiritual jazz, psychedelic soul, lush orchestral arrangements and heartfelt piano and features some of Melbourne’s finest musicians. It’s been nominated for best jazz album at Music Victoria awards, featured as Jazz Album of the week on JazzFM UK and French radio FIP, as well as support from Gilles Peterson on Worldwide FM, BBC London with Robert Elms as well as 4 stars from MOJO magazine.
This special Tassie show is a rare opportunity to experience the music in its fullest, brought to life by a vibrant and uplifting 12 piece mini orchestra. Rees’s true character shines through his compositions with real sensitivity, energy and playfulness felt in every note. Bringing it back to where it all started. Not to be missed.
Sat 19th October 2024 7:30pm – 10:00pm (Doors open at 7pm) Live @ The Founders Room Salamanca Arts Centre 65b Woobys Lane, or for lift access enter through The Courtyard
$27 +bf each $50 +bf for 2 x tickets $88 +bf for 4 x tickets
‘Salamanca Jazz’ is Live in the Founders Room on Woobys Lane, with the Konrad Park Quint-tet
Saturday 19th October 2024 Doors & bar open at 7pm Music from 7:30pm
The Founders Room on Woobys Lane Salamanca Arts Centre
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This new quintet lead by Konrad Park, has the hallmark of the great quintets as they developed in the seventies through to the mid-eighties. A ferocious dynamic range, extremes of emotion from pure melody to epic modal abstractions.
Expanding on Konrad’s recent musical ventures, this quintet reflects the largeness of sound, typical of the great quintets from this time.
The personnel in the band, having reached critical points in their careers, find themselves reaching for the big quintet sound. This exciting repertoire includes material from the VSOP Quintet, early Wynton Marsalis, Jaki Byard and many more.
Noticeably Joshua Ford-King (trumpet) has been developing his sound of recent years and it is now time to unleash the beast, as he has recently done with his own quintet. JFK, having seen the Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra last year, came away with a belly full of world class music. He has been reflecting this influence in his live performances ever since.
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Pianist Dan Sulzberger has long demonstrated a command over any style of modern improvised music. He brings joy and an ability to tackle this demanding harmonic landscape.
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Hamish Houston provides the drive and physical momentum required from the bass role; his playing is surpassed only by his commitment to jazz music.
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Please note that the Courtyard Lift IS OPERATING!
Doors & Bar open at 7pm
Music begins at 7.30pm The Founders Room on Woobys Lane Salamanca Arts Centre.
Tickets are only $27 ea +BF, or buy two tix for $50 +BF, or buy four tix for only $88 +BF.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Second Echo Ensemble (SEE) celebrates 20 years of ground breaking creativity and launch our artistic program for 2025. SEE will showcase and look back at two decades of inclusive art-making while unveiling the exciting projects lined up next year. Expect a vibrant mix of performances, sneak peeks of upcoming works, and inspiring stories from our ensemble members. We invite past artists, community members, and supporters to gather for this milestone celebration.
Enjoy an evening filled with artistry, connection, and the heart of SEE’s mission – making the arts accessible to all. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration of creativity.
Saturday 2 November 2024 Doors @ 7:00pm Music from 7:30pm – 11:30pm
Hobart’s favourite 80s rockers (mockers) Rockett Nelson are back for one night only, in an outrageous and spooky extravaganza!
Rockett Nelson are back! Join us for this once only special event at Salamanca Arts Centre in the heart of Hobart.
The costume theme is… eighties… duh, so dust off your bolero jacket and acid wash jeans and join the Rockett crew for their most outrageous and entertaining show EVER.
Also beware, Halloween is just days before so things might get a bit spooky…
Friday 24 January 2025 Doors Open 7:30pm | Music from 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Duration : 120 minutes (includes interval)
Tickets : General Admission $22.49 (incl BF) Concession $11.90 (incl. BF) Early Bird $11.90 (incl. BF)
The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the gig, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments
Come join us for a night of filled original jazz at The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre ! The Gus Leighton Quartet is hitting the stage to record their latest album live, and you won’t want to miss it. Gus has been hard at work writing a series of new compositions, some of which are going to be performed live for the first time on this night! So Grab a seat, sip on a drink, and let the music sweep you away. It’s going to be a night to remember!
Gus Leighton
Gus Leighton is an Australian contemporary tenor saxophonist based in Hobart, Tasmania. He is known for his improvisational skills and compositional style, drawing influence from notable saxophonists such as Lester Young, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, and Wayne Shorter. These saxophonists were the focus of Gus’s PhD research at the University of Tasmania.
Aside from his research, Gus is actively involved in the music scene. He is a respected saxophonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader of various groups including Uncle Gus and The Rimshots, The Gus Leighton Quartet, and The Greenrises Jazz Orchestra. Gus has also performed at festivals and events as both a leader and accompanist, having shared the stage with artists like Dami Im, Andrew O’Keefe and The Melbourne Ska Orchestra.
Other acts Gus has supported include; Crooked Colours, The Wolfe Brothers, Mark Trevorrow (Bob Downe), John O’Hara, Henry Waggons, Mighty Duke, and The Lords.
Gus has released five albums in the past five years, showcasing his own projects. He frequently collaborates with DJs and performs at festivals, weddings, and corporate events around the country.
Gus’s talent and dedication have been acknowledged internationally, leading him to be a featured artist for two reputable companies: Syos Mouthpieces (France) and Bari Woodwind Inc. (USA). Gus has also been a featured artist in the Australian Jazz Real Book, a recipient of the Jack Duffy Memorial Award from the Hobart Jazz Club and the Musician’s Union of Tasmania, and a two-time nominee for a Tasmanian Young Achiever’s award.
Overall, Gus Leighton is significantly impacting the Australian music scene with his unbridled energy, creativity, and passion for music.
For her Australian tour, jazz vocalist Hetty Kate (Paris-based) shares a masterful evening of classics and curios from the American Songbook and beyond.
Returning to beautiful Hobart for her 2024 Australian tour, Hetty’s delighted to be performing in trio. She’ll be sharing the stage with wonderful musicians and friends, Matt Boden (piano) and Hamish Houston (double bass).
“(Hetty Kate) has a stage presence only matched by the clarity of her voice” – James Morrison AU
“Beautiful, enchanting. A big future ahead..” – Christian Bragg, Jazz FM UK
“Her vocal line is poised and her phrasing is precise, on point” – Alain Thomas, Couleurs Jazz Magazine FR
Based in Paris since 2017, British/Australian vocalist Hetty Kate came up in the vibrant Melbourne jazz scene, mentored by some of Australia’s most treasured jazz musicians. Alongside with her ‘natural musicality’, clear tone and impeccable timing you’ll find it’s her warmth and razor-sharp wit that truly sets her apart, artfully blending poise and humour with a great love for the music. A raconteur, and often described as ‘The Real Deal’.
Hetty has been touring internationally for almost two decades, gracing stages large and small from New Zealand to New York and Paris to Prague. She has toured and recorded with Australian jazz luminary James Morrison, performed with Rick Margitza and Peter Bernstein, as well as classical pianists Simon Tedeschi (AU) and Charl de Plessis (SA). She performed as Ava Gardner for an original musical written by Eric McCusker (Mondo Rock), was the featured vocalist in James Morrison’s award winning symphonic concert ‘The A to Z of Jazz’, and played herself in Herve Hadmar’s tele-series ‘Romance’ on France2.
Enjoy a masterful evening of classics and curiosities from Dameron to Brubeck and Porter to Kern; the American Songbook and beyond.
Hetty Kate (2023. Photo by Keith Claytor
Image Courtesy of Mountainfilm on Tour
Film Screening : Tuesday 8 October 2024, 7:00pm – 9:00pm (includes interval) Doors @ 6:30pm | Screening from 7:00pm
Mountainfilm on Tourbrings you a selection of the best short films from the renowned Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Join us on this expedition, where the magic of film, art, and ideas will transport you to a world pulsing with adventure and the potential to create a better world.
Mountainfilm on Tour presented by Osprey is coming to Australia starting 8th October 2024. Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado.
Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit and aims to inspire audiences through film, art and ideas.
Mountainfilm on Tour will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. A Mountainfilm presenter will guide the audience through the program providing insight on the films, filmmakers and subjects.
TICKETS : Adult $32.79 (incl BF) Concession $26.60 (incl BF) Family & Group Ticket Options
Claire Anne Taylor and her band return to Hobart for a special evening of Live Music.
Claire Anne Taylor and her band will be showcasing songs from her back catalogue as well as some new bangers! Taylor’s sensitive and soulful band includes Beau Thomas on drums, Louis Gill on bass, Jethro Pickett on guitar and Randal Muir on keys.
Claire Anne Taylor has garnered a reputation for her powerful live shows – tough and tender performances that command audiences to silence. Having recently released her third studio album ‘Giving It Away’ to widespread critical acclaim and sold out shows around Australia, Taylor is proving herself as ‘a shining light of heartfelt honesty and talent amid the pretenders’ – Post To Wire.
The Kucera Brothers
The Kucera Brothers are an Americana/folk/rock band whose members have toured extensively through the USA and Australia. Sam and Colin have written and recorded music together for most of their lives, and alongside Alex McArthur for over a decade. In 2023 they released their incredible album ‘Every Other Sunday’ and they have a new album set for release later this year.
Hobart’s favourite dance party returns… it’s time to get Footloose AGAIN! 👟🎉Come and shake your groove thing with Hugo Bladel for a special 2 hour DJ Set, jam-packed with Disco Classics 🕺🏻
We will be spinning artists such as : Chic Sister Sledge ABBA Diana Ross Earth, Wind and Fire Bee Gees Kool & the Gang KC &. The Sunshine Band Patrice Rushen Madonna Pointer Sisters Hall & Oates
Located in the Founders Room on a Friday Night – starting right after Rektango! 🎶
Music kicks off at 8:00pm with support from local legend JUNIPER 🎧
