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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1976
Page
3
Canberra events feature a bush band calling folk and square dances with local artists adding songs and bush tunes. Acts include Australian ballads Irish jigs and reels. The evenings aim to showcase shared cultural music in Canberra venues.
Canberra’s renowned big band, led by Ford on piano and trombone and Turness on teedman, returns with members who front several Australian groups. The ensemble, popular with both players and audiences, headlines at The Wibiscus venue this week with Judy Watley Quartet and other Friday through Tuesday appearances by John Tela on futuren and Tathten on drums.
Canberra will host a free Christmas festival December 18 and 19 with a Pied Piper play staged by about 30 children and five adults. Organized by Blue Talk Inc and funded by Canberra Theatre Trust and others, the event features stalls bands games and a two day Civic Square program. Domenic Mico leads the cast including Chifley Primary School students and teenage dancers in a playful town setting with creative set pieces. Contact Mr Mico or Mr Bell for stall setup details.
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