JULY 2015 | TASMANIA | FESTIVALOFVOICES.COM

JULY 2015 | TASMANIA | FESTIVALOFVOICES.COM

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Doors open 30 minutes before shows. 

We suggest you arrive as early as possible 

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CONDITIONS OF SALE: 

All prices listed in this program are inclusive 

of all fees and charges. Ticket purchases are 

non-refundable. Theatre Royal and Princess 

Theatre shows will incur additional charges 

for online and phone bookings. 

Program times and dates are correct at time of printing. 

Festival of Voices reserves the right to alter schedules, 

as necessary and without notice. 

A few years ago Brian Eno suggested 

that those moments when you sing 

collectively you stop thinking about 

‘me’ and start thinking about ‘us’. 

This thought, outside of the undeniable 

artistry contained within, is at the core 

of our Festival. 

When we say we make this island sing we 

believe that we are not only providing an 

abundance of talent, light and warmth to 

our winter months but we are also bringing 

communities together to celebrate those 

moments of ‘us’. 

This year we are proud to present a program 

that celebrates a diversity of human voices 

across all ages, not only bringing in the best 

from elsewhere, but also proudly shining our 

light on our own home-grown talent. For 

the first time our sense of ‘us’ also includes 

Launceston and an even greater body of work 

along the east coast. Not only do we fill our 

towns with voices, but we also fill them with 

Tasmanian voices! 

But rather than acknowledge all the amazing 

artists, conductors and musicians who are 

soon to arrive — I would like to use this 

opportunity to especially welcome the 1000+ 

choristers and singers who come into our 

program as participants, acknowledging that 

it is those hordes of crazed ensemble-ists who 

roam the streets and laneways, night and day, 

that give our Festival its unique character. 

It goes without saying that my thanks go out 

to everyone who has made this year’s Festival 

possible, our Festival team and board, our 

associated partners, supporters, venues and 

artists and of course the wider public 

of Tasmania. 

So to all who come into our programs, in 

whatever way you enter, wherever you may 

be, as a singer, learner, adventurer, punter, 

performer or aspiring heavy metal a cappella 

singer, we welcome you and assure you that 

you will be part of something remarkable. 

Welcome to the 2015 Festival of Voices. 

TONY BONNEY 

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR 

INTRODUCTION 

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MAJOR CONCERT 

“ Sweet Honey In The 

Rock is one my of my 

favorite groups in the 

whole wide world.” 

(USA) 

SWEET HONEY 

IN THE ROCK 

EMBARKING ON OUR 

MOST ADVENTUROUS 

PROJECT YET… 

JOSEPH HAYDN’S GLORIOUS 

ORATORIO THE CREATION 

With orchestral accompaniment and three divine soloists we 

invite singers to spend five days under the expert guidance 

of world renowned British conductor David Lawrence. 

“ I am very much looking forward to my third visit to Hobart 

for Festival of Voices this July. For workshop participants this 

represents the next step on the ladder. Together we have already 

performed in Haydn’s much smaller work, The Nelson Mass, 

and Mozart’s exquisite Requiem.” David Lawrence 

CONCERT 

DATE: SAT 11 JULY TIME: 2.30PM 

LOCATION: FARRALL CENTRE, 

THE FRIENDS’ SCHOOL 

COST: $45 ⁄ $35 ⁄ $20 U16 

MAJOR WORKSHOP 

DATES: 8—12 JULY COST: FROM $238 

LOCATION: HOBART TOWN HALL 

LIMITED PLACES ⁄ BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 

THIS WORKSHOP IS AN ACCREDITED COURSE 

THROUGH THE CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC, 

TASMANIAN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS, UTAS. 

MAJOR CONCERT 

Michelle Obama 

HAYDN’S 

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED 

GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS 

“ We’re truly honored and excited to be invited by Festival of Voices to 

share the power of our unique musical offerings and global experiences, 

collaborate with all the choral ensembles in the workshops and perform 

concerts for our loyal Australian and Aboriginal fans.” 

THE CREATION 

CONCERT HOBART 

DATE: FRI 10 JULY TIME: 8PM 

LOCATION: FEDERATION 

CONCERT HALL, HOBART 

COST: $75 ⁄ $65 ⁄ $55 

MAJOR WORKSHOP SOLD OUT 

DATES: 8—12 JULY 




CONCERT LAUNCESTON 

DATE: TUES 14 JULY TIME: 8PM 

LOCATION: PRINCESS THEATRE, 

LAUNCESTON 

COST: $75 ⁄ $65 ⁄ $55 

WORKSHOP 

DON’T MISS OUT, BOOK NOW! 

DATE: SAT 11 JULY TIME: 3.30—5PM 

LOCATION: LONG GALLERY, 

SALAMANCA ARTS CENTRE 

COST: $50 

LIMITED PLACES ⁄ 

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D I R E C T F R O M G E R M A N Y 

VAN CANTO 

AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE 

Making their Australian debut, Van Canto is unlike 

any metal act you have heard. Five singers, one 

drummer, no guitars, no bass, no keyboards...expect 

an unbelievable and remarkable metal experience. 

CONCERT 

DATE: SAT 11 JULY TIME: 8PM 

LOCATION: MAC2, HOBART 

COST: $65 / $50 

MAJOR CONCERT 

A CAPPELLA 

MAJOR WORKSHOP 

DATES: 8—12 JULY 

LOCATION: MCNEILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, 

HOBART COST: FROM $238 

LIMITED PLACES / BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 




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OPENING EVENTS 

FESTIVAL OPENING EVENTS 

TASMANIA SINGS 

CONDUCTED BY PAUL JARMAN 

Entering its fourth year the Tasmania Sings program has 

given school children from around Tasmania the remarkable 

opportunity to learn and perform with acclaimed Australian 

composer and performing artist Paul Jarman. 

Don’t miss this inspirational evening that will showcase and 

celebrate the voices shaping the future of singing in Tasmania. 

CONCERT 

FESTIVAL CLOSING EVENTS 

MEOW! 

NEW YORK, BERLIN, 

LONDON, PARIS, SHANGHAI 

AND NOW…HOBART. 

The spectacular crowd-surfing queen of ‘kamikaze cabaret’ 

returns to our shores with a one off showcase of performance 

exotica sure to hypnotise, inspire and terrify Theatre Royal 

audiences with songs by Brecht, Brel, Piazzolla, Radiohead 

and her own original “chansons apocalyptiques.” 

CLOSING EVENTS 

DATE: THURS 2 JULY TIME: 6.30PM 


THE FRIENDS’ SCHOOL COST: $25 / $15 

Celebrate the 2015 Festival with an intimate evening in 

the company of the remarkable and phenomenal post-post 

modern queen of chanson. 

MEOW in the Theatre Royal! What could possibly go wrong? 

FOR 

ONE 

RAY CHARLES 

DARREN PERCIVAL 

+ SOUTHERN GOSPEL CHOIR 

TIME: 6.30PM COST: $50 / $120 (FAMILY) 

LADY RIZO 

LADY RIZO 

“ There is, in fact, nothing 

that this woman cannot do... 

Her voice is astonishing.” 

The Telegraph UK 2012 

“SENSATIONAL” The Times UK 

“ Meow Meow...is that rare combination – devilish funny 

bones and heavenly vocal chords...no one now does it 

better than Meow” Evening Standard UK 2011 

CONCERT 

DATE: SUN 12 JULY TIME: 7PM 

LOCATION: THEATRE ROYAL 

COST: $65 / $50 

70 MINS + A RIDICULOUS NUMBER OF ENCORES. 

NIGHT 

ONLY 

FRI 3 JULY VOICEBOX, 

HOBART CITY HALL 

TIME: 8.30PM COST: $40 

DAVID BOWIE 

JEFF DUFF 

TIME: 10PM COST: $35 

* NOTE THIS IS NOT THE REAL RAY CHARLES OR DAVID BOWIE… 

BUT LADY RIZO WILL BE APPEARING AS HERSELF. 

FINALE 

CHORAL 

CONCERT 

A showcase of our artists and participants…what they 

have learnt, shared and experienced. 

Be part of something remarkable. 

CONCERT 

DATE: SUN 12 JULY TIME: 1.30PM 

LOCATION: FEDERATION CONCERT HALL, HOBART 

COST: $40 / $35 / $20 



SINGING CITY 

SINGING CITY 

WILL HODGMAN 

The Festival of Voices is uniquely 

Tasmanian. It has grown from Hobart’s 

vibrant artistic and cultural scene and 

brings together thousands of people 

every year. Each time the Festival lights 

up our winter we see famous artists and 

everyday vocalists experiencing the 

same joy in sharing their stories through 

song. With participation and education also at its core, the 

Festival continues to offer something for everyone. 

Events like the Festival of Voices help make Tasmania 

such a wonderful place to live and visit, and winter is the 

perfect time to enjoy the camaraderie and warmth of 

choirs, workshops and concerts. 

The Tasmanian Government is proud to support the 

Festival of Voices. Thank you to the many people who 

work so hard to bring the Festival to life and congratulations 

to all Tasmanians who get involved. To those of you who 

have travelled to be part of this year’s Festival, I wish you 

a very pleasant stay in Tasmania and hope you have the 

chance to see more of our island while you are here. 

The Hon. Will Hodgman MP 

Premier 

Minister for Tourism, Hospitality & Events 

DAMON WISE 

The Festival of Voices enters its second decade of existence 

committed to celebrating all that is great about Tasmania 

and the human voice. 

Originating from a time when winter festivals were the 

exception, not the norm, Festival of Voices now finds itself as 

the centrepiece to Tasmanian life in mid-winter, completing 

the heady mix of community events and spectaculars that 

have joined us over the past few years. 

What makes our Festival special is the relationship that we 

have between the people, the places and the artists that 

come into our program. Almost our entire program now has 

participation at its core — be it through workshops, master 

classes, short courses or indeed performance. This aspect of 

the program can be likened to 80% of the iceberg below the 

surface, it’s not easy to see but it gives our program a solidity 

and impact that no other program can rival. 

It’s also easy to get sidetracked by impressive statistics 

and growth percentages — which the Festival certainly 

has — but our program is more than that, it is a chance for 

the whole of the community to come together, learn and 

share, experience something remarkable and even have 

fun. So this year is our opportunity to celebrate and share 

with each other and our guests the unique event we call the 

Festival of Voices. 

I would like to congratulate the artists, participants and 

Festival team for putting together a remarkable program 

for 2015! 

Damon Wise 

Festival Chair 

HOBART’S MOST 

ICONIC WINTER 

EVENT RETURNS. 

Now eleven years strong, this 

remarkable night brings together 

the people of our city and unites 

them in one voice – creating light 

and warmth, banishing the dark… 

on a magical winter’s evening. 


LOCATION: SALAMANCA PLACE, 

HOBART COST: FREE 

The City of Hobart is proud to be 

an ongoing supporter of the Festival 

of Voices in transforming us into a 

Singing City and creating an energising 

atmosphere in winter. 

The council is committed to activating the 

city through the support of cultural and 

community events to be enjoyed by locals 

and visitors. This year’s Festival will fill 

many of the city’s major venues including 

City Hall which will host Voicebox and 

some more unexpected city venues with 

the Pop Up Program and Singing in 

Mysterious Places. 

This year we are also supporting the 

much loved, free community event 

the Bonfire and Big Sing, which will 

once again take place in Hobart’s 

historic precinct, Salamanca Place. 

The important focus of these events is 

bringing the community together. 

Please join myself and the aldermen of 

Hobart in our city’s unique celebration 

of winter. 

SINGING CITY 

Lord Mayor of Hobart 

Alderman Sue Hickey 

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SINGING CITY 

FREE POP UP 

PERFORMANCES 

Take a few minutes out of your day to experience something 

remarkable. More than 600 choristers will help transform 

Hobart into a Singing City this July. 

Expect pop up performances around every corner…day 

and night. Laneways, mountain tops, cafes, ferries, squares, 

museums…no location is off limits. 

See full schedule online. 

SINGING IN 

MYSTERIOUS PLACES 

An opportunity for participants to be part of our remarkable 

city. We want our visiting choristers to have a memorable 

experience during their time in Hobart. This is your chance 

to sing in unique locations, many of which the public is 

usually unable to access. 

Below ground, on high ground, underwater, on water… 

this will be exciting. Accessible locations will be announced 

online daily during the Festival. 

PRESENTED BY: 

YOUR GUIDE TO THE 

SINGING CITY 

FARRALL CENTRE, 

THE FRIENDS’ SCHOOL 

395 Argyle Street, North Hobart 

FEDERATION CONCERT HALL 

1 Davey Street, Hobart 

FOUNDERS ROOM 

Salamanca Arts Centre 

77 Salamanca Place, Hobart 

HADLEY’S ORIENT HOTEL 

34 Murray Street, Hobart 


57—63 Macquarie Street, Hobart 

HOBART TOWN HALL 

50 Macquarie Street, Hobart 

LONG GALLERY 

Salamanca Arts Centre, 


MAC2 

Macquarie Wharf 2, Hobart 

THE 

(USA) 

EXCHANGE 

MAJOR CONCERT 

PEACOCK THEATRE 

Salamanca Arts Centre 


PRINCESS THEATRE 

57 Brisbane Street, Launceston 

RECITAL HALL, 

CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC 

5 Sandy Bay Road, Hobart 

ROSNY BARN 

Rosny Hills Road, Rosny Park 

MCNEILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 

St Michael’s Collegiate School 

218 Macquarie Street, Hobart 

SALAMANCA PLACE 

Hobart 

TASMANIAN MUSEUM 

& ART GALLERY 

19 Davey Street, Hobart 

THEATRE ROYAL 

29 Campbell Street, Hobart 

THE ASYLUM 

Port Arthur Historic Site 

Arthur Highway, Port Arthur 

CONTEMPORARY A CAPPELLA 

They’ve just finished a 55 city tour of the US, released their new album 

Pursuit and are now getting ready to bring back the party to Hobart and 

Launceston! Revealing a fresh, new performance you don’t want to miss. 

CONCERT HOBART 

DATE: THURS 9 JULY TIME: 8PM 

LOCATION: THEATRE ROYAL, 

HOBART 

COST: $55 / $45 / $35 

GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY 

WORKSHOP HOBART 

DATES: 7—9 JULY AGE: 14—18 


HOBART COST: $150 

LIMITED PLACES / 

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 

CONCERT LAUNCESTON 



LAUNCESTON 

COST: $55 / $45 / $35 

GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY 

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO WORK, LEARN AND SHARE 

THE STAGE WITH THE EXCHANGE 

WORKSHOP LAUNCESTON 

DATES: 14—16 JULY AGE: 14—18 


LAUNCESTON COST: $150 

LIMITED PLACES / 


I am absolutely delighted to welcome 

the Festival of Voices to Launceston’s 

magnificent Princess Theatre for the 

first time in 2015. Having made such 

a significant contribution to Hobart’s 

arts and cultural calendar over the past 

ten years through world class concerts, 

workshops and programs of events, it 

is very exciting to see how this Festival 

makes its mark on our city. 

I congratulate the Festival of Voices as 

it enters its eleventh year and we look 

forward to welcoming visitors to our 

beautiful city. 

Mayor Albert van Zetten 

YOUTH ARTS & & RECREATION CENTRE 

44 Collins Street, Hobart 



SHOWCASE 

KEEP ONE EYE ON THE STRANGER 

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GORDON HAMILTON & THE AUSTRALIAN VOICES 

WORKSHOPS 

SHORT COURSES 

DARREN 

PERCIVAL 

SHORT COURSE + 

PERFORMANCE 

One of Australia’s leading vocalists, 

Darren is revered nationwide for his 

high energy vocal courses. 

SHORT COURSE 

DATE: SAT 4 JULY 

TIME: 10.30AM—12 NOON 



COST: $40 

SHORT COURSES 

FEATURING WES CARR 

An exclusive songwriting and mentoring 

workshop with Australian Idol winner 

Wes Carr. A handful of talented young 

Tasmanian singer songwriters have been 

selected to participate in a two-day closed 

workshop. Developing their songwriting 

craft, they will have the remarkable 

SUPPORTED BY 

TASH PARKER 

& EMMA ANGLESEY 

opportunity to perform their songs alongside Wes Carr at the 

prestigious Theatre Royal for this one off showcase evening. 

CONCERT 

DATE: WED 8 JULY TIME: 8PM 


HOBART COST: $35 / $25 / $20 

SUPPORTED BY 

KATIE NOONAN 

TASMANIAN EXCLUSIVE 

Katie Noonan is ready to share her new original material with 

you in this this exclusive Tasmanian premiere of her amazing 

new album Transmutant at the Princess Theatre. 

Returning to her first love, Katie is performing with a band 

for the first time since 2010, harking back to the days of 

George and The Captains. Presenting new material from 

the Transmutant album this rare one night only performance 

will also feature songs from Emperors Box and one or two 

Noonan favourites. This will be a very special night supported 

by local favourites Tash Parker and Emma Anglesey. 

SHORT COURSE 

Learn from one of Australia’s most celebrated 

singer songwriters and her remarkable vocal talents. 

DATE: TUES 14 JULY TIME: FROM 10AM COST: $50 

LOCATION: PRINCESS THEATRE, LAUNCESTON 

LIMITED PLACES / BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 

CONCERT KATIE NOONAN’S VANGUARD 

DATE: WED 15 JULY TIME: DOORS OPEN 7PM 

LOCATION: PRINCESS THEATRE, LAUNCESTON 

COST: $45 / $35 

GORDON HAMILTON 

& THE AUSTRALIAN 

VOICES 

CHORAL SOUNDS 

For advanced choristers and conductors, 

this session will champion new vocal 

music and Australian composers. 

DATE: FRI 10 JULY 

TIME: 3.30PM—5PM 

LOCATION: FOUNDERS ROOM, 


COST: $40 

CHOIR 

PROGRAMS 

The Festival Choral Program is a unique 

non-competitive gathering offering 

remarkable opportunities for choirs to 

sing, share, laugh, perform and learn. 

The ideal way to start your Festival 

experience with your choir is with one 

of our packages. 

PERFORMING CHOIR PACKAGE 

COST: FROM $99 

LOCAL CHOIR DAY WORKSHOP 

COST: $300 PER CHOIR 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

ONALL SHORT COURSES VISIT: 


GREGORIAN 

CHANTING FOR 

NOVICES 

WITH HELEN THOMPSON 

Introductory session to this sacred 

music genre. 

DATE: WED 8 JULY 




COST: $40 

LADY SINGS 

IT BETTER 

From Bryan Adams to George 

Michael...you had better be a fan 

of 90s boy bands. 

DATE: THURS 9 JULY TIME: 

3.30PM—5PM 



COST: $40 

THE EXCHANGE (USA) 

POP A CAPPELLA with 

US singing phenomena. 



LOCATION: FOUNDERS ROOM, 


COST: $40 

CONCERT 

MR PERCIVAL 

An artist of pure imagination and skill, 

this is your chance to experience 

Mr Percival’s unique brand of solo 

looping concert. 


LOCATION: PEACOCK THEATRE 

COST: $30 

CHECK OUT DARREN’S OTHER 

PERFORMANCE ON PAGE 8 



CONCERT SERIES 


SHORT COURSES 

HOW TO WRITE A 

MURDER BALLAD 

WITH ANNE OF THE WOLVES 

Do you aspire to write and perform songs that tap into the darker 

side of romance and the human condition? Unlock the key to 

that darkly decadent genre – the murder ballad – in this 

premiere short course. Spend a day with Anne of the Wolves, 

developing your own material and then present your work 

with the band in a nightly performance. Uncovering elements 

of story, structure and melody, this will sort your Red Right 

Hand from your wild rovers. 

SHORT COURSES 

DATES: TUES 7, WED 8 & THURS 9 JULY 

TIME: 10AM—4PM LOCATION: FOUNDERS ROOM, 

SALAMANCA ARTS CENTRE COST: $60 AGE: 18+ 

CONCERT 

DATES: TUES 7—THURS 9 JULY TIME: FROM 9.30PM 

LOCATION: FOUNDERS ROOM, SALAMANCA 

ARTS CENTRE COST: $15 AGE: 18+ 

ELLA 

HOOPER 

SHORT COURSE + PERFORMANCE 

Together with Road to Discovery winner Gena Rose Bruce, 

and Unearthed’s Melody Pool, share some harmonies and 

explore together pop favourites in folk style. 

SHORT COURSE 

DATE: SAT 4 JULY TIME: 1.30PM—3.30PM 


SALAMANCA ARTS CENTRE COST: $40 

ELLA HOOPER IN CONCERT 

Your opportunity to get up close and personal with the 

electric, beautiful Ella Hooper. This concert will showcase 

her debut solo album, IN TONGUES. 

DATE: FRI 3 JULY TIME: 7.30PM 

LOCATION: ROSNY BARN 

COST: $30 (INCLUDES TASTING PLATE) 

CHECK OUT ELLA’S OTHER PERFORMANCE 

ON NEXT PAGE 

THE LOST VOICES 

Filthy sewers, dodgy deals and ragged children. Welcome to Old 

Hobart Town. In these courses you will not only explore real 

and fictional stories of this town, you will create characters that 

give voice to these lost stories. These works will be presented 

and performed as part of the Festival. The performance will 

feature a selection of works presented as a dramatic reading 

featuring local personalities. 

SHORT COURSES 

DATES: SAT 13 & SAT 20 JUNE 

TIME: 10AM TO 3PM LOCATION: TASMANIAN 

MUSEUM & ART GALLERY AGE: 14—18 COST: FREE 

LIMITED PLACES ⁄ BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 

PERFORMANCE 

DATE: SUN 5 JULY TIME: 6PM LOCATION: 

PEACOCK THEATRE, HOBART COST: $15 

WHITE WITCHES 

ELLA HOOPER, MELODY POOL 

AND GENA ROSE BRUCE 

THE RULE OF THREES 

Three young songwriters. A meeting that bloomed into 

deep friendship and now presents itself as a unique 

musical offering. 

From Patti Smith and Karen Dalton to Lykke Li and 

Lana Del Ray, the smoky, strident, dreamy and esoteric 

cast a magic circle over these three when they collaborate 

and explore the feminine mystique through music. 

It’s witchy, it’s strong, it’s a celebration of a shared passion 

between these three, who are incredibly excited to share it 

with you on a dimly lit, sage scented stage this July. 

DATE: SAT 4 JULY TIME: 9PM LOCATION: 

VOICEBOX, HOBART CITY HALL COST: $35 

21 ST CENTURY BLUES 

DICK & CHRISTA HUGHES 

Father-daughter jazz duo Dick and Christa Hughes party like 

its 1929. 21 st Century Blues showcases authentic jazz, blues 

and vaudeville – old and new. Dick and Christa don’t just sing 

and play the blues – they are the blues. 

Dick’s hard-hitting, no nonsense, ivory crunching piano style 

combined with Christa’s extraordinary vocal prowess and 

commanding stage presence provide all the ingredients 

for a highly entertaining night. 

DATE: FRI 10 JULY TIME: 9.15PM LOCATION: 

VOICEBOX, HOBART CITY HALL COST: $40 

CHECK OUT CHRISTA’S OTHER SHOW ON PAGE 22 




TWISTS & TURNS MATTHEW MITCHAM 

AWARD WINNING SHOW BY AN AUSTRALIAN 

GOLD MEDAL OLYMPIC CHAMPION 

Matthew Mitcham OAM, won gold with the highest single-dive score in 

Olympic history in 2008, becoming the first Australian male to win an Olympic 

gold medal in diving since 1924. Away from the diving pool Matthew is a talented 

singer and musician, who invites you to share the highs and lows of his incredible 

life through theatre and song, along with a few surprises, a bit of foot tapping 

and loads of inspiration. 

SHOW ONE 


LOCATION: VOICEBOX, HOBART CITY HALL COST: $40 

SHOW TWO 




DAVID BOWIE UNZIPPED: 

PART 1 & 2 JEFF DUFF 

“ SINATRA, PRESLEY, JAGGER, 

POPEYE AND NOW DUFFO” 

ANDY WARHOL 1980 

The original wildman of the Australian music industry brings 

his infamous Bowie show to The Apple Isle for the first time. 

From Major Tom to China Girl played over two consecutive 

nights – this is a Bowie tribute that even Bowie approves of! 

“ I don’t think it’s overstating the case to say that, had 

Jeff Duff hailed from a country in the top half of the 

world, he could now be as acknowledged and acclaimed 

as David Bowie or Lou Reed or Iggy Pop.” Glenn A. Baker 

PART ONE 


LOCATION: VOICEBOX, HOBART CITY HALL 

COST: $35 

PART TWO 



COST: $35 

LADY RIZO 

NEW YORK 

New York City’s multi award winning cabaret superstar 

Lady Rizo arrives for the first time in Hobart with luscious 

vocals, irrefutable glamour and piercing wit to perform 

unique arrangements of pop songs, mashing them up into 

sumptuous, theatrical ballads laced with edgy comedy and 

her own stirring original anthems. Her songbook travels from 

Judy Garland to the Pixies. 

Rizo’s signature mix of elegance, brazen banter and animal 

instinct will tantalise, tease and knock you over. 

“ SENSATIONAL…A fierce but kindhearted fusion of 

comedy, burlesque, performance art and rock 'n' roll.” 

The New York Times 

SHOW ONE 



COST: $40 

SHOW TWO 



COST: $40 

SHOWCASE 

CHOIR 

CONCERTS 

Your opportunity to see some of 

Australia’s finest choirs in a concert 

series celebrating musical excellence 

across all styles. Choirs include Adelaide 

Philharmonia, Exaudi, Gondwana 

Young Men’s Choir and Haileybury 

Magenta Choir. 

SHOW ONE 


LOCATION: TOWN HALL 

COST: $20 (FREE FOR FESTIVAL 

PASSHOLDERS) 

SHOW TWO 




PASSHOLDERS) 

SHOW THREE 


LOCATION: TOWN HALL 


PASSHOLDERS) 

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ROB SNARSKI 

A career including 25 years singing out front of the Black Eyed Susans, Rob Snarski 

is coming to the Festival of Voices for the first time. 

With his 2014 Album 'Wounded Bird' garnering Triple R’s Australian Album of the 

Year and the launch voted the Best Australian Gig of 2014, this is a rare opportunity 

for Tasmanian audiences to hear “one of the great romantic singers” of our generation 

sing songs from his new album, as well as the award winning Wounded Bird, in a 

remarkable premiere performance at Port Arthur. 

CONCERT 

DATE: FRI 10 JULY TIME: 8PM LOCATION: FOUNDERS ROOM, 

SALAMANCA ARTS CENTRE COST: $25 

TASMANIAN LAUNCH OF THE ALBUM 

'LOW FIDELITY (VOLUME 1)' CONCERT 


LOCATION: PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE COST: $30 

QUEER NARRATIVES 

Songs inspired by the lives of the LGBTIQ community. 

Celebrating love, honouring loss, embracing diversity 

and acknowledging difficulty. A rich and transformative 

journey sung by QTas Choir under the direction 

of Helen Thompson. 

DATE: SAT 4 JULY TIME: 5PM LOCATION: PEACOCK THEATRE 

COST: $20 

“ Most chick singers say ‘if you hurt me, 

I’ll die’... I say, ‘if you hurt me, I’ll walk.’ 

Pat Benatar 

RECKLESS 

WOMEN 

FEATURING: 

MONIQUE BRUMBY 

FIONA STEWART, 

HANNAH MAY, 

JUDE ELLIOT, 

MEG BIGNALL, 

CLAIRE DAWSON, 

NICOLE MCINTYRE, 

WENDY MOLES, ROSE 

OTTAVI-KOKKORIS 

AND MARIA LURIGHI 

Any time women come together to give 

it all they’ve got it will be powerful. 

A night of celebration, song, humour 

and collective intention to help support 

our sisters. Some of Tasmania’s best 

female artists will lift their voices in song 

as we remember that women hold up 

half the sky. 

PROCEEDS TO CHARITY 

THAT EMPOWERS WOMEN 

DATE: SUN 5 JULY 

TIME: 7.30PM 

LOCATION: VOICEBOX, 


COST: $40 

COLE 

MICHAEL GRIFFITHS 

Direct from its world premiere at the 

Adelaide Cabaret Festival… 

Griffiths and long-time friend and writer 

Anna Goldsworthy join forces to explore 

Cole Porter’s colourful life and timeless 

songs. The result is a heady blend of 

hedonism, grave misfortune, enduring 

love and a legacy that sparkles with wit 

and wisdom. Featuring the classic songs 

Night and Day, and I’ve Got You Under 

My Skin. 



COST: $30 (INCLUDES 

TASTING PLATE) 

SINGERS’ 

LOUNGE 

The heart and soul of the Festival 

for our singing community. Expect 

memorable nights, showcasing and 

celebrating the remarkable vocal 

talent that is part of our Festival. 

DATES: WED 8 TO SAT 11 JULY 

TIME: FROM 7PM / BLACKBOARD 

SESSIONS FROM ABOUT 9.30PM 



COST: FREE ENTRY FOR FESTIVAL 

PASSHOLDERS OR $15 AT THE 

DOOR ADULTS ONLY 

SONGS OF 

LOVE AND 

PROTEST 

FIONA STEWART 

Fiona has teamed up with some of 

Tasmania’s finest jazz musicians to 

bring you this eclectic new show. 

Expect songs from the late sixties 

Afro-American protest tradition 

featuring artists like Roberta Flack 

and Al Green to some earlier, lesser 

known tunes by Nancy Wilson. 





HOLLYWOOD 

TO HOBART 

CLAIRE DAWSON 

It’s the 1950s and Hollywood royalty 

has just flown in to town. 

Enjoy an intimate evening with Oscar 

winner, Betty Lamour, as she regales 

us with song and stories from her 

infamous life of glitz and glamour and 

many marriages. 





A CHILDREN’S OPERA DOUBLE BILL 

RITA AND DITA + RITA & DITA AND THE PIRATE EXITLEFT 

A great introduction to the one of the world’s most watched art forms. An opera 

for toddlers to primary school aged children. From wizards to pirates, Rita and 

Dita and their father are sent on remarkable adventures in two works created 

for children by renowned Australian composer Colin Brumby. 

DATES: SAT 4, SUN 5, TUES 7 & WED 8 JULY TIME: 11AM 


COST: $17 ADULT / $13 U13 / FAMILY (UP TO 5) $55 




LADY SINGS IT BETTER 

Smashing expectations one soaring harmony at a time, four women take on the 

western world’s most famous male musicians and reinvent them as hilarious, high 

energy cabaret. From AC/DC to Justin Timberlake, Bryan Adams to Bruno Mars, 

George Michael to the Nine Inch Nails, Robin Thicke to every 90s boy band you 

can name, Lady Sings It Better rips through your expectations of well-loved songs 

revealing strange themes, surprising lyrics and untapped musical potential. 

SHOW ONE DATE: WED 8 JULY TIME: 7PM 


SHOW TWO DATE: THURS 9 JULY TIME: 7.30PM 

LOCATION: ROSNY BARN COST: $30 (INCLUDES TASTING PLATE) 

NEUROTIC 

LADYLAND 

CHRISTA HUGHES 

Following on from her hit show, 

Beer Drinking Woman, genre bender 

Christa Hughes (Machine Gun Fellatio, 

Circus Oz, La Clique and La Soiree) 

has one hell of a manic musical 

melodrama for you. Witness the 

diabolical downfall of a great star of 

the silver screen as she descends from 

exotic hypnotic to despotic neurotic. 

Behold her desperate stranglehold 

of what has been and gone. Is she 

tortured and tormented or just 

downright delusional? Decide for 

yourselves in what some may describe 

as a grotesque freak show and others 

an insightful representation of the 

hubris-nemesis complex. 

“ She is exciting, exuberant, inventive 

and above all, she kind of gives vulgarity 

a good name.” Barry Humphries 



HOBART CITY HALL COST: $40 

ADULTS ONLY 

CHECK OUT CHRISTA’S OTHER 

SHOW ON PAGE 17 

WANNABE 

EXITLEFT 

Girls just wanna have fun! 

It’s time to relive the days of singing 

into your hairbrush with Malory Butters 

and Eloise Martyn heading an all-star 

tribute to the greatest girl bands 

of all time. 

DATE: SUN 5 JULY TIME: 5PM 



COST: $30 

IRONHOUSE 

PRESENTS 

ANGE BOXALL, LULU & THE 

PAIGE-TURNERS, ISLA KA, 

LEWES AND EMPIRE PARK 

A remarkable program of intimate 

concerts featuring the best singers 

and songwriters this state has to offer. 

FULL SCHEDULE AVAILABLE ONLINE 

DATES: TUES 7—FRI 10 JULY 

TIME: FROM 7.30PM LOCATION: 

FOUNDERS ROOM, SALAMANCA 

ARTS CENTRE COST: $15 

BECOMING 

POISON 

HOLLY 

SUMMERS-CLARKE 

A new cabaret about the well-known 

botanical scientist Dr Pamela Isley, 

more commonly known as...Poison Ivy. 

Expect a musical floriade of jazz, 

contemporary pop, folk and music 

theatre as Holly attempts to rehabilitate 

this super villain and Batman nemesis. 

Music, murder and saving the lives of 

plants enliven this show, not to mention 

audience participation, remarkable 

costume and a lesbian subplot. After 

all, this is cabaret. But importantly, 

this is your opportunity to discover for 

yourself, this rising star of cabaret and 

her rich, soaring notes. 

Directed by Rodney Fisher 

SHOW ONE 




COST: $25 

SHOW TWO 

DATE: SUN 5 JULY TIME: 7.30PM 








CHEEK TO 

CHEEK 

SYDNEY GAY & 

LESBIAN CHOIR 

Songs that will have your toes tapping 

and your hips swaying. Cha cha, rumba 

and waltz the night away with these 

tongue-in-cheek renditions of some 

of your favourite dance tunes. 


IMAGE: PAUL HOELEN 

CHOIR OF HIGH HOPES 

Deeply moving, uplifting and a testament to resilience, this performance will 

make your heart sing. “Rebuilding lives with song” is a motto that has inspired 

more than 200 performances. Expect a remarkable program of song that will 

feature the choir’s own compositions. 

DATE: SUN 5 JULY TIME: 3PM LOCATION: PEACOCK THEATRE 

COST: $20 

TARKINE IN 

MOTION 

VOCAL COMOTION 

From the rugged and serene rainforest, 

across vast button grass plains, to 

the ragged rocky shore that shreds 

the wild Southern Ocean – this 

performance offers an insight into the 

creative process of 70 artists who were 

immersed in and inspired by the power 

and wonder of this unique ancient 

and wild landscape. 

These songs, lyrics, and soundscapes 

represent a body of work to celebrate, 

mourn and protect this precious place. 

Featuring: Andrea Breen, Deborah 

Wace, Simon Westaway and others. 

DATE: WED 8 JULY TIME: 7.30PM 


COST: $25 

CO-CHEÒL 

A multi-award winning ensemble, these 

four lasses possess a rich and beautiful 

sound that will challenge your idea of a 

girl group! Be taken on a journey to the 

land of the Celts and beyond as you are 

swept away by their breathtaking 

a cappella songs. 



COST: $25 

DANCE WITH 

DE VIL 

BRENDAN HAY 

After 24 years whimpering away in the 

dungeons of Hell Hall, join the hunt 

for the recently discovered playboy 

son of renowned villainess, and newly 

appointed king of fashion empire 

'House of De Vil.' 

In an up close and very personal 

frisking…featuring songs about mummy, 

the one and only Cruello de Vil! 


TIME: 6.30PM LOCATION: 

VOICEBOX, HOBART CITY HALL 

COST: $25 



COST: $20 

A BIG 

NIGHT IN 

Join Frank Martini (Les Winspear) 

and Betty Lamour (Claire Dawson) 

on the couch for a glittering night of 

shallow banter, fun and frivolity. 

Catch up on all the juicy gossip and 

tantalising trivia as a star-studded line 

up of Tasmanian celebrity guests strut 

their stuff for your enjoyment. Booze 

by the bottle darlings, adults only. 



COST: $30 (INCLUDES GLASS OF 

SPARKLING WINE ON ARRIVAL) 

VOICEBOX 

HOUSE BAND 

FEATURING: DAN BARNETT, 

RANDALL MUIR, HAMISH 

HOUSTON & LIAM O’LEARY 

SHOWS 

DATES: THURS 9 & FRI 10 JULY 

TIME: FROM 10.30PM 


TIME: FROM 11PM 



COST: FREE FOR FESTIVAL 

PATRONS OR $10 AT THE DOOR 

VOICEBOX 

CABARET 

SHOWCASE 

Two spectacular nights of 

entertainment featuring fast and 

fresh ten-minute performances by 

an extravagant range of talent from 

around the country followed by full 

shows by the best emerging artists 

from the Australian cabaret circuit. 

FEATURING: 

PETITARET 

Ben Palumbo, Gavin Baskerville, 

Bodane Hatten, Scarlett Jezebel, 

Amira Vaatstra, Cienda McNamara 

and Irene Kokotatsios. 

FULL SHOWS: 

BY CHANCE 

TREVOR JONES 

SIA SIA WANNA BE YA 

MIZ IMA STARR 

AS LONG AS I’M SINGING – 

THE LIFE & SONGS OF 

BOBBY DARIN 

TIM PAIGE 

BLUSH OPERA: 

BLUSH OPERA 

WINNERS OF 2014 PETITARET 

DATES: SHOW ONE MON 6 JULY 

SHOW TWO TUES 7 JULY 


HOBART CITY HALL TIME: 7PM 

COST: $40 ONE SHOW / $60 

BOTH SHOWS ADULTS ONLY 

FULL SCHEDULE AVAILABLE ONLINE 




THE DIVINE 

MISS BETTE 

CATHERINE 

ALCORN 

After sell-out seasons across the 

country, Catherine Alcorn brings 

her acclaimed smash hit cabaret to 

Tasmania for the first time. Bawdy, 

brash and just as fabulous as the original, 

this is your chance to become intimately 

acquainted with one of the greatest 

cabaret artists of our time. Trained by 

Steve Ostrow, the man who discovered 

Bette Midler, Alcorn will take you on a 

thrilling roller coaster ride back to the 

Palace Theatre, New York 1973. 

HIGH TEA 

WITH CHOIRS 

This will be a memorable high tea 

featuring choirs from around Australia. 

Enjoy freshly brewed teas, a delectable 

selection of baked scones, finger 

sandwiches, pastries and indulgent 

sweet treats. 

DATES: SUN 5 JULY 

& WED 8 JULY TIME: 2PM 

LOCATION: HADLEY’S 

ORIENT HOTEL, HOBART 

COST: $45 (INCLUDES GLASS OF 

SPARKLING WINE AND HIGH TEA) 

LIMITED PLACES \ 



AFTERNOON 

AT THE RITZ 

ALLISON FARROW 

& ANDREW SHORT 

Following sell-out shows at the 

2013/2014 Festival of Voices, this 

duo joins us once more with an 

enchanting afternoon of melodies 

from the great American songbook. 

Take a nostalgic journey through 

the 20s, 30s and 40s, listening to 

memorable standards and celebrating 

composers such as Berlin, Gershwin, 

Porter and Rodgers & Hammerstein. 

SHOW ONE 





SHOW TWO 





Don’t miss Catherine in her most 

famous role where you’ll hear her belt 

out the diva’s early classics including 

Stay With Me Baby, You’re Moving 

Out Today, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, 

and In The Mood. 

SHOW ONE 

DATE: WED 8 JULY TIME: 8.30PM 



COST: $35 

SHOW TWO 




COST: $35 

BOOMBOX 

THE AUSTRALIAN 

VOICES 

An old-school boombox sits on stage; 

a choir enters, presses play, and a 

travesty of classical music ensues. 

The ensemble plays with toy 

instruments, stand-up comedy, 

rap-battles, sporting commentary, 

mime, beatboxing, recordings from our 

unruly parliament and — whatever else 

they can get away with. There is no plot, 

no repetition, no rules, no robes. 

Features music by Amanda Cole and 

Gordon Hamilton. Cue the mixtape. 


LOCATION: VOICEBOX, HOBART 

CITY HALL COST: $25 

HOMEGROWN 

HARMONIES 

The inaugural local choir showcase 

that will celebrate the diverse range, 

repertoire and genres of our 

Tasmanian choristers. 

CONCERT 



THE FRIENDS’ SCHOOL COST: $20 

HOW TO 

BOOK: 

ONLINE: 


BY PHONE 

OR IN PERSON: 

CENTERTAINMENT 

(03) 6234 5998 

53 ELIZABETH STREET 

MALL, HOBART 

ADOLESCENT MICHAEL GRIFFITHS 

Michael Griffiths isn’t going to let turning 40 stop his prolonged adolescence, his 

really prolonged adolescence. Join him as he recalls falling in love, why he can’t go 

ten pin bowling and how touring around in jukebox musical has happily kept him 

emotionally immature. A self-deprecating hour of song, humour and personal 

revelation, featuring songs he knows all too well from Jersey Boys and Priscilla 

along with lots of his first love, 80s pop. 



FESTIVAL STATESMEN 

Winners of 2014 Australian A Cappella Championships. A high energy showcase 

of contemporary ensemble singing by one of the country’s best groups. 

DATE: FRI 10 JULY TIME: 7.30PM LOCATION: PEACOCK THEATRE 

COST: $20 



FOV TEAM 


UNPLUGGED 

The Festival that ‘unplugs’ from the capital and weaves its 

way through various locations, along the glorious east coast 

of Tasmania. Experience amazing food, wine, world class 

beaches and vistas, wrapped up with remarkable vocal and 

musical talents from across the country. 

FRI 17 TO SUN 19 JULY 

EAST COAST, TASMANIA 

CREATE YOUR ITINERARY 

Full schedule & travel suggestions available online. 

MOST EVENTS FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 

DATE: FRI 17 JULY 

TIME: 6PM—8.30PM 

LOCATION: BUSHLAND GARDENS, BUCKLAND 

FEATURING: DEBORAH CONWAY 

& RESONANCE CHOIR 


TIME: 11AM—12 NOON 

LOCATION: BUCKLAND CHURCH 

FEATURING: CO-CHEÒL 

TIME: 12 NOON—3PM 

LOCATION: PYENGANA DAIRY, PYENGANA 

FEATURING: MONIQUE BRUMBY, 

HANNAH MAY & DARYL PEEBLES 


LOCATION: LYONS PARK, BICHENO 

FEATURING: HALFWAY TO FORTH, 

CHARLES JENKINS, TASH PARKER & EMMA ANGLESEY 

TIME: 4PM—8PM 

LOCATION: WINEGLASS BAY CRUISE / 

FREYCINET LODGE, COLES BAY 

FEATURING: CHARLES JENKINS, MAMMA ROSA, 

TASH PARKER & EMMA ANGLESEY 

TIME: 5PM—9PM LOCATION: WHITE SANDS ESTATE, 

FOUR MILE CREEK 

FEATURING: CO-CHEÒL, HALFWAY TO FORTH 

& DARYL PEEBLES 

DATE: SUN 19 JULY 


LOCATION: DEVIL’S CORNER VINEYARD, APSLAWN 

FEATURING: MONIQUE BRUMBY, MAMMA ROSA, 

TASH PARKER & EMMA ANGLESEY 

TIME: 3.30PM—5.30PM 

LOCATION: SPRING BAY MILL, TRIABUNNA 

SECRET PERFORMANCE TICKETED EVENT 

A partnership with East Coast Regional Tourism Organisation 

MONIQUE BRUMBY 

2015 

FOV TEAM 

FESTIVAL BOARD 

DAMON WISE, CHAIR 

BRETT TOROSSI 

DAVID RICHARDSON 

PAUL BARNETT 

MAGDALENA LANE 

PETER CHORAZIAK 

TANIA PRICE (TO MAY 2015) 

LINDY HUME (FROM MAY 2015) 

DIRECTOR 

TONY BONNEY 

CREATIVE PRODUCER 

LUCINDA TOYNBEE WILSON 

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: 

BRIDGET NICKLASON-KING 

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CHORAL: 

JOAN WRIGHT 

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CHOIR: 

JANE CHRISTIE-JOHNSTON 

PROGRAM COORDINATOR 

BONFIRE AND BIG SING: 

MEL KING 


UNPLUGGED: 

ANGE BOXALL 


NEW MUSIC: 

TIM KLING 

MARKETING AND 

DEVELOPMENT 

MANAGER 

CARMEN STEPHENS 

MARKETING ASSISTANT: 

LINDA TIMMERS 

GRAPHIC DESIGN: 

CALLI CRUMP 

NATIONAL PUBLICITY: 

ARTICULATE PR 

ONLINE SERVICES: 

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OPERATIONS MANAGER 

JEN CRAMER 

VENUE DESIGN: 

ROZ WREN 

FESTIVAL BOARD AND STAFF, MARCH 2015 

LIGHTING DESIGN CONSULTANT: 

NICK HIGGINS 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER: 

KAREN PRIDHAM 

ADMINISTRATION 

CHRISTINE BOWLING 

FINANCIAL ADVISOR: 

DOUG MOSENTHAL, 

RJ NEWTON & ASSOCIATES 

LEGAL ADVISOR: 

JENNY-ELLEN KENNEDY, GROOM 

KENNEDY LAWYERS & ADVISORS 

HUMAN RESOURCE ADVISOR: 

QUARTZ CONSULTING 

THANKYOU 

The success of our Festival is a result 

of remarkable team work, from staff, 

artists, crew and volunteers – many 

of whom join us after print deadlines 

close, but deserve recognition in every 

way. A heartfelt thankyou to you 

all for your continuing loyalty and 

enthusiasm for this Festival. 

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THIS TOWN 

WITH VOICES 

“ When you sing with a group of people, 

you learn how to subsume yourself into a 

group consciousness, because a cappella 

singing is all about the immersion of the 

self into the community. That’s one of the 

great feelings — to stop being 'me' for a 

little while and to become 'us'. That way 

lies empathy, the great social virtue.” 

BRIAN ENO

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