Camden Haven Music Festival Inc reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists and to vary the  program  without notice

Tuesday 27 April 12noon Doors open 11.30am
Laurieton United Services Club Seymour Street Laurieton

Reconciliation Lunch – Guest Speaker Rev Bill Simon
Moderated by Cameron Marshall ABC Radio Mid North Coast

Life for Pastor Bill Simon, the first Aboriginal Minister to be ordained in Redfern, has an uncanny twist. He was a member of the Stolen Generation, a metho drinker and a drug pusher, until the crunch came with an amazing conversion.

Born on the Purfleet Mission in Taree, little Billy escaped with his parents to Kendall where they lived for a time, before he was taken away from his family and sent with his brothers to the notorious Kinchela Boys Home.

His recent book “Back on the Block” is the story of his journey.

Tickets $28; Child $20 Bookings are essential and close Friday 23 April

Tuesday 27 April 7pm
Plaza Theatre Bold Street Laurieton
Pre- film entertainment – Adam Bishop on piano

Festival Film “In Search of Beethoven”
Music critic Margaret Pomeranz sums up this film “Brings some of the world’s experts in various fields to tell Beethoven’s story. But this is not just a history: it’s an exploration of the man and his music. It’s fascinating to discover just how revolutionary Beethoven’s music was, and the film gives great insight into the humanism at its heart.

For lovers of classical music it is a must-see, but for people who want to learn about Beethoven I don’t think you could get any better introduction than this film. The music is sublime, the experts knowledgeable, the musicians themselves give a real understanding of the playing of his pieces, the music is dissected so cleverly.”

Wine and cheese will be served following the film

Tickets at the Door $20; Child $10

Wednesday 28 April 2.30pm Doors open 2.10pm
School of Arts Hall Comboyne Street Kendall
(concludes approximately 4pm -  short interval)
“Sweet Songs”
Sue Carson soprano
Ross Fiddes piano

An afternoon of charming songs, lieder and piano pieces including works by Mozart, Grieg, Schubert, Brahms, Rachmaninov and Fiddes

Sue Carson has performed as a professional musician for 20 years in various genres from opera to contemporary pop, country, folk, and musical theatre. Her vocal diversity is perhaps her greatest attribute. Essentially a coloratura soprano, Sue's versatility has allowed her to play roles from Mozart's "Queen of the Night" to Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carrie" in
Carousel and "Rosalinde" in Strauss's Die Fledermaus. Sue teaches both contemporary and classical voice at Newcastle University Conservatorium www.suecarson.com.au

Ross Fiddes as a pianist has been soloist, accompanist and recitalist in concert with and without orchestra and as a chamber player.  As conductor/musical director he has conducted many symphony concerts, operas,
musicals & choral concerts. His larger-scale compositions have been performed by Opera Australia, Western Australia Arts Orchestra, The Hunter Orchestra, The Sound Construction Company, Amherst Saxophone Quartet (USA), Newcastle University Symphony Orchestra, et al. www.rossfiddesmusic.com

Tickets Pre Buy $20; At the Door $25; Members & Friends $20; Child $10

Wednesday 28 April 7pm Doors open 5pm
Blue Water Bar & Restaurant Ocean Street Flynns Beach Port Macquarie (concludes approximately 9pm)

Pugsley Buzzard Duo
…. not quite blues, not quite jazz, not quite like anything you’ve heard before…

Pugsley Buzzard, piano player and singer with a distinctive sound plays funky New Orleans grooves, barrelhouse blues Harlem stride and modern stylings that feature loads of tantalising improvisations. Pugsley’s shows are exciting and captivating and at the centre is his huge mesmerising voice and dazzling piano playing delivered with a vaudevillian nuance and humour.

Pugsley describes himself as "a grizzly bear in a porkpie hat rummaging through a piano."
www.pugsleybuzzard.com

Doors open to ticket holders for Drinks, Dinner and Bar Snacks from 5pm (own cost)

Tickets: Pre Buy $23 (inside), $20 (verandah); At the Door $28 (inside), $25 (verandah); Child $10; Members & Friends $23 (inside), $20 (verandah)

Please note tables must be booked on 6559 6874 once you have purchased your tickets

Associated Event presented by Hastings Valley Fine Art Association Inc
Thursday 29 April 4.30pm – 6.30pm
St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Hall Ocean Drive Laurieton
Art Exhibition “Spirit of the Camden Haven” - Official Opening Cocktail Party 
All Welcome - $15 per person includes Refreshments and Entertainment

RSVP Rita 6586 3236 by 21 April www.hastingsvalleyart.net

Thursday 29 April 7pm Doors open 5pm

Blue Water Bar & Restaurant Ocean Street Flynns Beach Port Macquarie
(concludes approximately 9pm)

Duo Histoire

Nick Russoniello (saxophone) and Murilo Tanouye (guitar) are each award-winning musicians in their own right. The unique combination of classical guitar and saxophone allows Duo Histoire to explore a wide variety of musical landscapes in a highly original way. The ensemble's repertoire extends from Argentinian tango and Brazilian bossa nova to the twentieth century classical compositions of French and Spanish masters, including Piazzolla, Ravel, Jobim, Granados among others. Duo Histoire are also proud advocates of new Australian music, regularly programming works by young Australian composers. www.duohistoire.com

“Their music is evocative, sensitive and sensual. Their playing pulled at the heartstrings of everyone who heard them. I cannot recommend Duo Histoire highly enough to you.” Mark Walton OAM

Tickets: Pre Buy $23 (inside), $20 (verandah); At the Door $28 (inside), $25 (verandah); Child $10
Members & Friends $23 (inside), $20 (verandah)

Please note tables must be booked on 6559 6874 once you have purchased your tickets.

Associated Event presented by Hastings Valley Fine Art Association Inc
Friday 30 April 10am - 5pm

St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Hall Ocean Drive Laurieton
Art Exhibition “Spirit of the Camden Haven” Entry by Gold Coin Donation

Enquiries:  Kim 6586 3185 or Rita 6586 3236 www.hastingsvalleyart.net

Friday 30 April
Laurieton School of Arts Hall Bold Street Laurieton

African Drumming & Dance Workshop with Kai Fech

We have reluctantly decided to cancel the Drumming Workshops (Friday 30 April and Saturday 1 May) due to the State Government not announcing successful grant applications in time for us to promote the workshops. 

We have been advised that decisions on the successful applicants were made in February, announcements and payments were to be made in March, however most recent advice is that the Minister Paul Lynch is not prepared to give any indication when announcements will be made. We apologise for any inconvenience, we are just as disappointed as many of our customers are.

The African Drumming & Dance concert is still on Saturday 1 May at 3pm in Laurieton School of Arts Hall.

Friday 30 April 8pm Doors open 7.40pm
St Columba Anglican School Chapel, Iona Avenue via Major Innes Road
Port Macquarie
(concludes approximately 9.30pm)

Ilythian Ensemble with William Barton

William Barton didgeridoo
Chloe Charody composer and artistic director
Sonja Schebeck violin
Lindsay Gilroy piano
Simone Easthope soprano

William Barton is a giant on the world music stage.  Hailing from Mount Isa, William has taken his culture and its music and teamed it with international orchestras, ensembles and composers to earn it and himself a profound respect. www.williambarton.com.au

Ilythian Ensemble is the new face of Australian classical music …….their provocative sensuality and extraordinary energy is forging a fresh and innovative approach to Australia’s classical music scene.

www.myspace.com/chloecharody

Below are links to videos of some of their shows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1NNbf1kNK8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-enZsRQsQw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al-MiKGftLs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK99NdToAJs

William Barton and Ilythian's violinist Sonja Schebeck met when both musicians represented the Sydney Conservatorium in the 2008 Beijing Musicathlon cultural festival. Over the next couple of years, with a great respect for each other's work, William Barton and Ilythian’s composer Chloé Charody saw the potential for collaboration.  Two Australian composers from two highly diverse backgrounds gave both musicians an idea to see what creative energy could be produced from an amalgamation of forces.

Refreshments will follow the concert

Tickets Pre Buy $30; At the Door $35; Members & Friends $28; Child $10