Event Type: Live Music

Saturday 1 February 2025
Doors Open @ 7:00pm | Performance from 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Duration : 3 Hours (includes interval)

Tickets :
$35 Full Price
$20 Concession
Children under 15 free

**This Event is All Ages**

Japanese-born Montz Matsumoto‘s banjo and voice have entertained Australian audiences in festivals, venues, local markets and streets for almost 20 years. Montz and his band Voicestrings will showcase his new album Missing Home. The audience will experience many mesmerizing moments of tranquillity, excitement, affinity, and innovation.

This is the concert to showcase the music from Montz’s 3rd Album Missing Home. The album is a collection of Bluegrass, Celtic and Montz’s original Japanese songs and instrumentals which takes you through many mesmerizing moments of foot-tapping rhythm and virtuosic improvisations and tranquillizing melodies. All the musicians in this project have a wide range of musical backgrounds and experiences.

North Carolinian bass player Ross Sermons toured all over the US and has experienced almost all kinds of American music. Huon-based flautist Elisse Kleiner has been experimenting with a wide music horizon like folk, Brazilian, and contemporary music after she studied classical music and performed with the Melbourne Symphony. Paddy Montgomery on guitar and bouzouki is one of the most demanded instrumentalists in the Australian acoustic music scene who is very fluent in Celtic, Bluegrass, Greek and Middle Eastern traditional music. Cloudy Davey has been singing all around the Barossa Valley, SA.

Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 January 2025
Full Performance & Workshop Schedule available via The SESSIONS Project website

The SESSIONS Project is more than an arts event – it’s a celebration of local Tasmanian talent, creativity, and community. After a 12-month hiatus, The SESSIONS Project is relaunching at the Peacock Theatre in January 2025 with a 2-day series of specialised events. Discover unforgettable performances that inspire connection and celebrate Tasmania’s thriving arts scene.

This milestone event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The SESSIONS Project. From unforgettable live performances to inspiring collaborations, we thrive on creating spaces where our creativity can shine and audiences feel connected to the heartbeat of Tasmania.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to The SESSIONS Project, this is your chance to experience the magic of Tasmanian talent like never before. Explore the full lineup on the website and join us in celebrating the incredible depth of artistry our island has to offer.

Presented by Footloose Dance Party

Friday 20 December 2024
Doors @ 7:30pm | Music from 7:30pm – 11:00pm

SET TIMES:
Kate Bain 7:30 – 9:00pm
Hugo & Gus 9:00pm – 11:00pm

Tickets :
Final Release $20 (+BF)
Tickets may be available on the door if not sold out

*All Ages Event * People under 18 are allowed to attend this event but need to be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed to consume alcohol

The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the event, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments

Hobart’s favourite dance party returns… it’s time to get Footloose – 80’s style! 👟🎉 Back to the 80’s is back…. AGAIN! By popular demand, 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 the amazingly talented Kate Bain 🎧

Wear your best 80’s threads – there is a prize for best dressed 🏅

See you on the Dance-floor!  💃🏼

Performance :
Friday 6 December 2024
Doors 7:30pm | Performance 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Duration : 60 minutes, includes Interval

Tickets :
General Admission $25
Concession $20

A memorial portrait concert to celebrate the music of Viennese-born Tasmanian composer and friend of the ensemble Hellgart Mahler (1931-2023).

Members of Tasmania’s music community will perform works from across the composer’s near-70-year-long career.

Program :

• Scherzo & Quatro (1989) – Scherzo 1
• Three Galactic Fragments (1966) – vibraphone transcription
• Equations (1980)
• Icknield (1978)
  INTERVAL
• Scherzo & Quatro (1989) – Scherzo 2
• Glasscapes (1976) – excerpts
• Sound Sculptures (1994)
• Icknield II (1978)

Supported by The City of Hobart and Salamanca Arts Centre.

Performance :
Monday 2 December 2024
Doors 6:40pm | Performance 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Duration : 90 minutes | No Interval

Tickets :
Adults $29
Concession / Student $22

Tickets available online or at the door (pending availability)

ThylaSing presents Hits Across the Decades – an evening of world-class a cappella featuring songs by Queen, The Beatles, A-Ha, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson and much much more!

Local youth a cappella chorus Vocalis will be joining us as guest artists for this special concert.

ThylaSing is proudly supported by Salamanca Arts Centre in 2024.

Sat 23 November 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 
Mia Palencia, joined by two more powerhouses of the Tasmanian vocal Jazz scene; Elly Hoyt and Katy Raucher. 

Saturday 23rd November 2024
Doors & bar open at 7pm
Music from 7:30pm 

The Founders Room on Woobys Lane
Salamanca Arts Centre 

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Join us as we celebrate a rare concert featuring three powerhouses of the Tasmanian vocal jazz scene. Elly, Katy and Mia will draw from the jazz song books to present fresh interpretations of their favourites, alongside some original pieces. 
Joined by excellent jazz cats Matt Boden, Hamish Houston and Tom Robb; this will be a night not to be missed!

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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.

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Presented by Footloose Dance Party

Friday 1 November 2024
Doors @ 7:30pm | Music from 8:00pm – 11:00pm

Tickets :
Final Release $20 (+BF)
Tickets may be available on the door if not sold out

*All Ages Event * People under 18 are allowed to attend this event but need to be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed to consume alcohol

The SAC Bar will be operating throughout the event, providing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments

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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Timing is everything.

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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Al Dobson reflects the lyricism of many great saxophonists, allowing this quintet to take full flight through the experience and conviction of his musical voice.

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.

Saturday 2 November 2024
Doors @ 7:00pm
Music from 7:30pm – 11:30pm

Tickets :
Regular $35
Concession $25

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…