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Lua Do Mar. Sunday Jazz at the Ocean International, on 09 November 2025
in 10 days and 13:45 hours.
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David Reaston (guitar) with Peter McKenzie (saxophone) 3pm to 6pm at the Ocean International, East Mackay.
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Lua Do Mar. Sunday Jazz at the Ocean International, on 19 October 2025
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David Reaston (guitar) with Peter McKenzie (saxophone) 3pm to 6pm at the Ocean International, East Mackay.
Lua Do Mar. Sunday Jazz at the Ocean International, on 28 September 2025
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David Reaston (guitar) with Peter McKenzie (saxophone) 3pm to 6pm at the Ocean International, East Mackay.
Lua Do Mar. Sunday Jazz at the Ocean International, on 17 August 2025
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David Reaston (guitar) with Martin Kay (saxophone) 3pm to 6pm at the Ocean International, East Mackay.
The 2025 CQUniversity Schools’ Jazz Festival, on 02 August 2025
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The 2025 CQUniversity Schools' Jazz Festival is set to attract participants from Bowen to Brisbane for intensive and inspiring musical experiences through jazz education and performances.
Over two days - 2nd - 3rd August 2025, with guest clinician Daryl McKenzie.
Held at the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Mackay.
Friday Jazz @ The Con featuring Daryl McKenzie, on 01 August 2025
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We’re kicking off the CQUniversity Schools Jazz Festival in spectacular style with Australian jazz icon Daryl McKenzie! A master trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator, Daryl is best known as the long-time Musical Director of Hey Hey It’s Saturday and for his work on hit films like The Dish, Bootmen and The Truman Show.
Con Jazz @ Whitsunday Wealth Festival Hub, Mackay Festival of Arts 2025, on 25 July 2025
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Con Jazz featuring Kerry Armstrong (vocals), David Reaston (guitar), and Lee Matthews (bass) performing Friday 25 July 6pm - 9pm at the Whitsunday Wealth Festival Hub, Mackay Festival of Arts 2025
Address: Caneland Park, Mackay City Centre
2 Matsuura Drive, Mackay 4740
Lua Do Mar. Sunday Jazz at the Ocean International, on 15 June 2025
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David Reaston (guitar) with Peter McKenzie (saxophone) 3pm to 6pm at the Ocean International, East Mackay.
The River of Life Festival, on 07 June 2025
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Con Jazz performance at the Mackay "River of Life"Festival, 2025
12PM Midday, Main Stage.
Blue Water Quay, Sat 29 March
FreePlay Ensemble, on 27 May 2025
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7PM Performance/recording at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Southbank, Brisbane. FreePlay: Cliff Korman, Chris Stover, Martin Kay, Vanessa Tomlinson, Han Reardon-Smith, Benjamin Shannon, David Reaston.
Jazz in the Park, on 25 May 2025
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Get ready for a relaxing afternoon of live jazz at Jazz in the Park! Enjoy the smooth sounds of talented musicians in the beautiful Queens Park while soaking up the afternoon sunshine. Bring your picnic blanket and unwind with friends and family!
? Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025
? Location: Queens Park (Cnr Goldsmith St & East Gordon St)
? Time: 2:00PM – 5:00PM
? FREE EVENT!
Big Night In featuring Bachelor of Music students, staff and alumni, on 23 May 2025
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Get ready for a feel-good musical journey through soul, funk, pop, and smooth grooves as students, staff, and alumni of CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Music hit the stage for Big Night In!
FreePlay Ensemble, on 13 May 2025
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FreePlay was formed as part of visiting pianist and professor Cliff Korman's academic research on improvisation studies, the new performance group and 'real time laboratory' aims to test out new ideas and trace the ways in which a collection of individuals create a common vocabulary through improvisation.
Han Reardon-Smith (flute, electronics)
Martin Kay (saxophone)
Chris Stover (trombone)
David Reaston (guitar)
Benjamin Shannon (drums)
Clifford Korman (piano/keyboard)
Tuesday 13 May. 7PM
Cave Inn. 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba Qld 4102, Brisbane, Queensland
Friday Jazz @ The Con featuring Elliott Blackler, on 09 May 2025
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Join us for an energetic evening of live jazz as UK-born guitarist/bassist Elliott Blackler joins the CQCM staff for Friday Jazz at the Con.
Lua Do Mar. Sunday Jazz at the Ocean International, on 04 May 2025
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David Reaston (guitar) with Peter McKenzie (saxophone) 3pm to 6pm at the Ocean International, East Mackay.
YOAH VIP Event, on 27 March 2025
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Background music for VIP event
6pm - 7:15pm
South Foyer
MECC, 258 Alfred Street, Mackay QLD 4740
Friday Night Jazz @ the Con featuring Stephanie Dick, on 21 March 2025
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Vocalist Stephanie Dick joined by CQCM staff 6–8PM
Private Event, on 08 March 2025
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5-8PM
Sunday Jazz at the Colonial Palms, on 02 March 2025
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David Reaston (guitar) with Elliott Blacker (bass) 3pm to 6pm at the Colonial Palms Motor Inn, Airlie Beach.
Sunday Jazz at the Colonial Palms, on 16 February 2025
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David Reaston (guitar) with Peter McKenzie (sax) 3pm to 6pm at the Colonial Palms Motor Inn, Airlie Beach.
Sunday Jazz at the Ocean International, on 12 January 2025
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David Reaston (guitar) with Peter McKenzie (saxophone) 3pm to 6pm at the Ocean International, East Mackay.
Private Function, on 11 December 2024
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11 December 2024
Mantra Mackay
Private Function, on 10 December 2024
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10 December 2024
Mantra Mackay
International Day of People with Disability Showcase Exhibition, on 09 December 2024
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International Day of People with Disability Showcase Exhibition.
Jubilee Community Centre Foyer, 5 – 7pm, Monday 9 December 2024
Sunday Jazz at the Colonial Palms, on 08 December 2024
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David Reaston (guitar) with Bree Quinn (vocals) 3pm to 6pm at the Colonial Palms Motor Inn, Airlie Beach.
Palm Royale Poolside Soiree, on 26 October 2024
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Peter McKenzie (sax) and David Reaston (guitar)
Crossroad Arts presents: PALM ROYALE POOLSIDE SOIREE ARTS FUNDRAISER
Mackay Memorial Swimming Pool
6:30pm - 10:30pm Saturday 26 October 2024
Up Close with Mr Percival, on 20 September 2024
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Darren Percival along with CQCM Staff and Students.
Jazz in the Park feat. Nick Di Gregorio, on 08 September 2024
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Free public music event by CQCM Staff and Students featuring Airlie Beach-based guitarist and vocalist Nick Di Gregorio. Queens Park, East Mackay.
Friday Night Jazz @ the Con featuring guitarist Nick Di Gregorio, on 06 September 2024
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CQCM Staff jazz performance featuring Airlie Beach-based guitarist and vocalist Nick Di Gregorio.
6–7:30PM
Conservatorium of Music Foyer, CQ University Campus, Ooralea
Friends of the MECC Jazz Brunch | Mackay Festival of Arts 2024, on 28 July 2024
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Vocalist Jacki Cooper (Sydney) and trumpeter Ray Cassar (Sydney) supported by Con Jazz staff Dr Peter McKenzie (saxophone), Dr David Reaston (guitar), Jason Smyth-Tomkins (drums) and local bassist Lee Matthews.
Mackay Festival of Arts event
28 July 2024 11am - 1pm
MECC Plenary Halls, Mackay.
Friday Night Jazz @ the Con feat. Ray Casaar, on 26 July 2024
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CQCM Staff present Friday Night Jazz @ the Con featuring trumpeter Ray Cassar
6PM–7:30PM
2024 Dry Season Music Camp, on 24 June 2024
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In its fourth year, the Dry Season Music Camp - a collaboration between the Smith Family Charity, CQCM and notable Sydney jazz musicians John Morrison and Jacki Cooper will be held in Darwin on June 26-28th. This event promotes performing arts education to regional students across the Northern Territory. CQUniversity is a proud sponsor of this event.
Jazz in the Park feat. Justin Stephenson, on 19 May 2024
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Staff and Students from the Bachelor of Music program performance at Queens Park, East Mackay. Featuring vocalist Justin Stephenson.
Songs in the Key of Q feat. Justin Stephenson, on 17 May 2024
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CQU Bachelor of Music Student showcase featuring vocalist Justin Stephenson, at CQCM, Mackay. 7;30pm
Friday Night Jazz @ the Con feat. Ben Hauptmann, on 10 May 2024
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CQCM Staff present Friday Night Jazz @ the Con featuring guitarist Ben Hauptmann
6PM–7:30PM
Mackay Festival of Arts Program Launch 2024, on 03 May 2024
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Sarina Sugar Shed, Sarina QLD
Private function, on 02 May 2024
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5th Floor Restaurant, CQUniversity Mackay City Campus
Judith, Stuart and Friends, on 01 May 2024
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Solo Guitar performance
6pm. CQCM Theatre.
Sunday Jazz at Colonial Palms, on 14 April 2024
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Nick Di Gregorio (guitar/vocals) with David Reaston (guitar)
3pm to 6pm at the Colonial Palms Motor Inn, Airlie Beach.
Friday Night Jazz @ the Con feat. Jacki Cooper, on 22 March 2024
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CQCM Staff present Friday Night Jazz @ the Con featuring vocalist Jacki Cooper
6PM–7:30PM
Sunday Jazz at the Colonial Palms, on 21 January 2024
Past event!
Location: @ 2 Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
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Nick Di Gregorio (guitar/vocals) with David Reaston (guitar)
3pm to 6pm at the Colonial Palms Motor Inn, Airlie Beach.
Jazz in the Park, on 10 September 2023
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CQCM Staff and Students present 'Jazz in the Park' featuring guest vocalist Hayley Kennedy. Held at Queens Park, Mackay. 2pm. Free Event.
Friday Night Jazz @ the Con feat. Hayley Kennedy, on 08 September 2023
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CQCM Music Staff present Friday Jazz @ the Con featuring guest vocalist Hayley Kennedy.
Friday Jazz @ The Con, on 28 July 2023
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CQCM welcome trombone lecturer Jeremy Borthwick to perform with staff Peter McKenzie (s), David Reaston (g), Jason Smyth-Tomkins (d) along with Steph Quinlan (b).
6-7:30pm at the Central Queensland Consveratorium of Music, Mackay.
Ensemble Sooon Album Launch, on 22 July 2023
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Location: @ KEPK, Brisbane QLD
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On Saturday 22nd July, 7pm, Ensemble Sooon will be launching their 'Tacet Chronicles' album. Ensemble Sooon: Martin Kay (saxophone), Danielle Bentley (cello), Noz Omote (percussion) w/ Annie Silva (bass), David Reaston (guitar) and Zac Sakrewski (bass). Support from Francesca Masel and Sarah Gall. Presented by Made Now Music.
Friends of the MECC Jazz Brunch, on 02 July 2023
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Gregg Arthur (voice), Peter Locke (piano) with Peter McKenzie (sax), David Reaston (guitar), Steph Quinlan (bass) and Jason Smyth-Tomkins (drums).
2023 Dry Season Music Camp, on 26 June 2023
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In its third year, the Dry Season Music Camp - a collaboration between the Smith Family Charity, CQCM and notable Sydney jazz musicians John Morrison and Jacki Cooper will be held in Darwin on June 26-28th. This event promotes performing arts education to regional students across the Northern Territory. CQUniversity is a proud sponsor of this event.
Arecibo @ VIVID SYDNEY 2017, on 10 June 2017 21:30
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Location: @ Recital Hall West, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, NSW
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Premiering 'Arecibo', a new work by David Reaston for 5 electric guitarts, drums and sax quartet, based on the message broadcast into space from the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico on Nov.16, 1974.
Performers: David Reaston, Julian Curwin, Tim Rollinson, Sam Rollings and David De Vries (electric guitars). Martin Kay, Peter Leung, James Nightingale and Jay Byrnes (saxophones). Jamie Cameron (drums).
Looping the Loop @ VIVID SYDNEY 2017, on 10 June 2017 19:00
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Location: @ Recital Hall West, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, NSW
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Premiering new collaborative work by Martin Kay, Angela Wagstaff and Steve Weymouth. Featuring: Martin Kay (saxophone and gongs), David Reaston (guitar and pedals), Jamie Cameron (drums and gongs), Steve Barry (prepared piano) and Matt Bruce (violin and pedals).
CQCM Big Night In, on 02 June 2017 18:00
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Location: @ CQCM, Ooralea QLD
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Featuring CQCM staff and students and special guest Dan Barnett (trombone/vocals).
Judith, Stuart and Friends - Concert 1, on 15 March 2017 18:00
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Armeen Musa @ Django Bar, Camelot Lounge, on 13 December 2015 19:30
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Location: @ Django Bar @ Camelot Lounge, 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW
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Armeen Musa is a singer songwriter and composer from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Song Fwaa 2015 Tour, on 05 October 2015
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10 Guitar Project @ 505, on 15 July 2015 20:30
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Location: @ Venue 505, 280 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW
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Two sets of my compositions featuring an orchestra of ten electric guitars and drum kit.
10 Guitar Project @ Ensemble Offspring Sizzle Event, on 29 March 2015 15:00
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Location: @ Red Rattler Theatre (6 Faversham St, Marrickville)
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Musicircus 40' 3:10-3:50
interval (& sausage sizzle)
Kate Moore - Action Music 4:05-4:15
Jess Green's Construct Expolode 20' 4:20-4:40
10 Guitar Project 20' 4:45-5:10
10 Guitar Project line up will be - Guitars: David Reaston, Julian Curwin, Jess Green, Ben Hauptmann, Jono Holmes, Peter Koopman, Carl Morgan, Sam Rollings, Tim Rollinson, Jeremy Sawkins Drums: Jamie Cameron
The 10 Guitar Project + The NOISe @ 505, on 04 February 2015 20:00
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Location: @ Venue 505, 280 Cleaveland St, Surry Hills NSW
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CQUniversity Sydney 20th Anniversary Celebration, on 24 November 2014 18:00
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Location: @ 200 Kent St, Sydney
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This is a Private Event.
Song Fwaa Album Launch @ SIMA, on 08 August 2014 08:00
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Song Fwaa - Masterclass/Clinic at AIM, on 05 August 2014 13:00
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Location: @ 1 - 55 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW
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Song Fwaa will be presenting a Masterclass/Clinic to students of the Australian Institute of Music from 1pm on Tuesday 5th in the John Painter Hall, Sydney Campus, Surry Hills.
Private Event, on 10 May 2014 20:30
Past event!
Location: @ Lakes Golf Club
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Guitar Trio w/ Jeremy Sawkins and Tim Rollinson, on 27 February 2014 20:00
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Location: @ Robin Hood Hotel, 203 Bronte Rd Waverley 2024
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Max Sharam @ Lizotte's Newcastle, on 28 December 2013 20:00
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Location: @ 31 Morehead St, Lambton NSW 2299
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Max Sharam @ Lizotte's Central Coast, on 27 December 2013 20:00
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Location: @ Lot 3 Avoca Drive, Kincumber NSW 2251
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Guitar Trio w/ Jeremy Sawkins and Tim Rollinson, on 28 November 2013 20:00
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Location: @ Robin Hood Hotel, 203 Bronte Rd Waverley 2024
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 14 September 2013 20:00
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Location: @ WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong NSW
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 12 September 2013 20:00
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Location: @ QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane QLD
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 11 September 2013 20:00
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Location: @ QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane QLD
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 10 September 2013 20:00
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Location: @ Jupiters Theatre, Gold Coast QLD
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 07 September 2013 20:00
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Location: @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 06 September 2013 20:00
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Location: @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 04 September 2013 20:00
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Location: @ Festival Theatre, Adelaide SA
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Max Sharam Trio @ The Wheatsheaf, on 03 September 2013 19:00
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Location: @ Wheatsheaf Hotel, 39 George St, Adelaide SA
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 02 September 2013 20:00
Past event!
Location: @ Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Hobart TAS
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 31 August 2013 20:00
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Location: @ Royal Theatre, Canberra ACT
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 30 August 2013 20:00
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Location: @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne VIC
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Max Sharam - Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour support, on 29 August 2013 20:00
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Location: @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne VIC
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Song Fwaa @ Bohemian Grove, on 16 June 2013 19:00
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Location: @ Bohemain Grove, Surry Hills
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Song Fwaa @ Brisbane Jazz Club, on 15 June 2013
Past event!
Location: @ 1 Annie St , Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
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Guitar Trio w/ Jeremy Sawkins and Tim Rollinson, on 09 May 2013 20:30
Past event!
Location: @ Robin Hood Hotel, 203 Bronte Rd Waverley 2024
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Song Fwaa - New Zealand Tour, on 17 April 2013
Past event!
Location: @ New Zealand
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Wednesday 17 April
Wunderbar 7:30PM
$10 door charge
19 London St Lyttelton 8082, Christchurch, NZ
Thursday 18 April
Christchurch Polytech workshop 12-2PM
60 Madras Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch
Friday 19 April
New Zealand School of Music workshop/performance 7PM
83 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington
Wednesday 25 April
CJC 8PM
Entry: $10 door charge / $7 CJC members & students / $5 student members
1885 Britomart - Galway Street Central, Britomart, Auckland, NZ
Guitar Trio w/ Jeremy Sawkins and Tim Rollinson, on 11 April 2013 20:30
Past event!
Location: @ Robin Hood Hotel, 203 Bronte Rd Waverley 2024
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Guitar Trio w/ Jeremy Sawkins and Tim Rollinson, on 21 March 2013 20:30
Past event!
Location: @ Robin Hood Hotel, 203 Bronte Rd Waverley 2024
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Song Fwaa + Friends, on 15 December 2012 12:30
Past event!
Location: @ The Rocks Pop up, Shop 2.06, 180 George Street, Sydney
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Duo w/ Natalie Dietz, on 01 December 2012 20:30
Past event!
Location: @ Mosmon Art Gallery, Sydney
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Jazzgroove presents: 10 Guitar Project, on 09 October 2012 20:00
Past event!
Location: @ Venue 505, 280 Cleaveland St, Surry Hills NSW
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David Reaston / Natalie Dietz @ eightysomething, on 02 September 2012 18:00
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Location: @ 80 Hall Street, Bondi
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NIMA presents: Song Fwaa @ The Underground, on 21 August 2012 20:00
Past event!
Location: @ The Grand Hotel, Church Street, Newcastle NSW
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Nat Dietz Trio @ The Royal Hotel, on 19 August 2012 16:00
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Location: @ 237 Glenmore Road, Paddington
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Natalie Dietz/ David Reaston @ Eighty Something, on 17 August 2012 19:00
Past event!
Location: @ 80 Hall Street, Bondi
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solo guitar @ Eighty Something, on 05 August 2012 18:00
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Location: @ 80 Hall Street, Bondi
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Jazzgroove presents: Song Fwaa, on 31 July 2012 20:00
Past event!
Location: @ Venue 505, 280 Cleaveland St, Surry Hills NSW
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Continuum Saxophone with Phil Slater and David Reaston, on 11 May 2012 20:00
Past event!
Location: @ Red Rattler Theatre (6 Faversham St, Marrickville)
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Song Fwaa @ the Jazz Loft Canberra, on 27 March 2012
Past event!
Location: @ Jazz Loft,
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Song Fwaa workshop at the Brisbane Con, on 20 March 2012
Past event!
Location: @ Brisbane Conservatorium of Music
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Jazzgroove presents: 10 Guitar Project, on 07 February 2012 20:00
Past event!
Location: @ Venue 505, 280 Cleaveland St, Surry Hills NSW
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Ten guitar orchestra including: David Reaston, Ben Hauptmann, Aaron Flower, Julian Curwin, Jeremy Sawkins, Jess Green, Tim Rollinson, Arne Hanna, Sam Rollings David de Vries and featuring Jamie Cameron on drum-kit.
Song Fwaa @ Metal Memories Steampunk Dreams, on 22 November 2011 20:00
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Location: @ 7/82 Enmore Road, Newtown
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