Kew Court House Season 2 2016 by Arts Hawthorn

Kew Court House Season 2 2016

It’s music for the masses From ambient jazz to straight-up classical, from afro to neo-soul, you can experience it at Kew Court House. Whether you’re an aficionado or just want a night down at the local with your nearest and dearest, you’ll be onto something truly special. Featuring some of Australia’s most prominent artists, it’s a big deal and a great deal that you won’t find anywhere else. All Kew Court House in season shows are only $25. Even better, pick a mixed bag of 3 gigs for $69.

Presented by Kew Court House

The Meltdown

Marshall McGuire

It’s a bold, brassy, twangy steam train of bumping backbeats and swinging shuffles. Then there’s that voice, sweet as honey. The voice is soul, but it’s country too and something else indefinable; like you heard it before but don’t know where. A lifetime of writing and experience is condensed into a golden set of songs and a killer band, The Meltdown. Great vibe, great players, great sound, but it’s the songs that are king here.

Fri 8 Jul 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

Harps have been around for thousands of years. And through the ages have continued to play a fascinating role in the history of music. From the mediaeval troubadours to the courts of Renaissance Italy; from the nineteeth-century parlour to the modern orchestra; from the solo recital to contemporary music, you can find the harp at every step of the way.

Sun 17 Jul 2PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

Acclaimed as one of the world’s leading harpists in contemporary and baroque repertoire, Marshall McGuire studied at the Victorian College of the Arts, the Paris Conservatoire and the Royal College of Music, London. He has commissioned and premiered more than 100 new works for harp, and has been a member of the ELISION ensemble since 1988.

These guys have more than a bit of that Ray Charles country via gospel thing, with a taste of dirty blues in there too. Is it echoes of towns like Euroa and Avenel where the boys blew in from, or just artistic license? Either way, if there’s one thing that soul and country can both do for you, it’s songs about heartbreak. And yes, in advance, you’re welcome.

In this recital, 400 years of harp music is explored, from the early Italian variations of Frescobaldi, through the outrageous exploits of Nicholas Bochsa, via the impressionistic ‘nymphs and shepherds’ music of Alphonse Hasselmans, to a brand new work written for Marshall in 2015.

Presented by Kew Court House

Barney McAll

Brendan Maclean

For this solo concert Barney McAll draws on spiritual harmonies he learned playing in the African–American church for a decade, blended with slow meditative ambiences, in a unique and uplifting experience. He will also be playing his self-made instrument ‘Chucky’ which adds ambient celestial textures to his unique musical palette.

Fri 12 Aug 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

Grammy nominated pianist, keyboardist, composer and arranger, McAll grew up in Melbourne and moved to New York City in 1997 after being invited to join the Gary Bartz Quartet. Today he continues to tour internationally with Bartz, in addition to Fred Wesley and the JB’s, and Josh Roseman.

As an alt-pop dreamboat, Brendan Maclean started his career at the piano. With a vocal quality that will soften the hardest of hearts, the last few months have seen a stunning direction change for Maclean. Stepping away from the piano, the Sydneysider has drawn on his love of crisp Swedish production reminiscent of Robyn and Röyksopp; instant classics built on anthemic hooks, mammoth choruses and some of the finest bridges you will ever hear.

Sat 20 Aug 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

Having been signed to Universal Music Publishing Group, Maclean has written quietly in studios alongside acts like Megan Washington, Ngaiire and Sam Cromack of Ball Park Music. This exclusive Melbourne show will meld together Maclean’s creative journey thus far; it’s simply Maclean, the songs and our theatre’s stunning acoustics.

McAll has also performed/toured with major US artists Kurt Rosenwinkel, Maceo Parker, Jimmy Cobb, Eddie Henderson and Dewey Redman, as well as leading his own ensembles.

Brendan Maclean is a rarity within Australian music: A full voiced, dynamic singer possessing an incomparable performance style accompanied by an educated songwriter’s mind. As The Age put it, ‘he’s an absolute complete package.’

Presented by Kew Court House

Chris Howlett

Yirrmal New generation artist Yirrmal Marika, from Yirrkala, has made a refreshing entrance into the music scene. Inspired by his grandfather Dr Yunupingu, and the son of Witiyana Marika of Yothu Yindi, Yirrmal fuses traditional and contemporary arrangements with class and passion. Yirrmal is an aspiring songwriter and guitarist with a beautiful voice, singing songs about his homeland and culture with feeling and depth beyond his years.

with special guest Hoang Pham Fri 9 Sep 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

Two of Australia’s most prominent emerging musicians, Chris Howlett and Hoang Pham come together in an exploration of works for cello and piano. This formidable duo will carry you on a journey through the classical genius of Brahms, Schubert and Onslow during this evening of fine music.

Sat 24 Sep 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

Chris Howlett is a cellist, festival director and producer. He studied cello in Vienna with Howard Penny, London with Richard Lester and at the Australian National Academy of Music where he completed his studies in 2009. As a chamber musician Howlett holds one of the busiest schedules in Melbourne performing regularly in Festivals, throughout Asia and with Melbourne Piano Trio with over fifty recitals a year. Chris has also performed concerti with both symphonic and chamber orchestras in Milan, Rome, Paris, Estonia and Melbourne.

Yirrmal has lived in Geelong for the past five years where he has been continuing his education and participating in the Marrma’ Rom Two Worlds Leadership Program. He aims to set an example for Indigenous youth and to be a strong, positive role-model for the young generation. Yirrmal has been working with mentors Neil Murray, Shane Howard AM, Archie Roach OAM and Steve Teakle and should release his debut EP later this year.

Featured in Limelight’s 30 Brilliant Musicians Under 30, Hoang Pham is one of our country’s finest concert pianists. He has won top awards in Australia including Best Australian Pianist at the Sydney International Competition, First Prize at the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition and was the ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year in 2013.

Presented by Kew Court House

Affinity Collective

Nai Palm

Affinity Collective performs the complete cycles of String Quartets by Benjamin Britten and Andrzej Panufnik over two concerts in the stunning acoustics of the Court House.

Song Cycle 1

Winners of the 2015 Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) Chamber Music Competition, this burgeoning ensemble represents the next generation of Australian music making. Affinity Collective returned to Melbourne in May 2016 from a European tour assisted by a Development Grant from the Australia Council for the Arts and private sponsorship via the Australian Cultural Fund.

Song Cycle 2

FRI 14 OCT 7.30PM SUN 16 OCT 5PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

This talented bunch performs with the Australian Chamber Orchestra Collective, the Sydney Chamber Opera and as casual musicians with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Individually, in 2015 they were prize-winners and finalists in the ANAM Concerto Competition, Symphony Australia ABC Young Performers Awards, Australian Youth Classical Music and Kendall National Violin Competition.

A sonic seer based in Melbourne, Nai Palm’s songs are always soulful, cathartic and replenishing without being hemmed by a specific genre. She made history with her band Hiatus Kaiyote as the first Australian group nominated for a Grammy in the RnB category in 2014 for their collaboration with A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip and counts Prince, Erykah Badu, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Flying Lotus and The Roots among her most vocal fans.

Fri 28 Oct 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

She toured 23 countries in 2015 in support of her most recent release Choose Your Weapon released on Sony Masterworks on Salaam Remi’s (Amy Winehouse, The Fugee’s NaS) imprint Flying Buddah. The album has been praised internationally, being recently nominated for an ARIA and seeing Nai Palm and her band perform on a number of US Television shows including Live with Jimmy Kimmel, Arsenio Hall, Late Night with Jay Leno and The Queen Latifah Show.

They are seriously hot right now. Zoe Freisberg, Harry Bennetts, Nicholas Waters violins William Clark viola Mee Na Lojewski cello

Nai Palm returns home for a very special solo show. One not to be missed.

Presented by Kew Court House

Sophie Koh

Panorama Brasil

Sophie Koh has delved into her past, exploring influences from her Chinese heritage, her classical roots and her time living in Singapore, New Zealand and Darwin. Hear her speak about her journey and what this new music means to her. Set in a very special intimate performance together she joins accomplished and beautiful string players Caerwen Martin and Louise Woodward.

Chant/Call: Stories of the Gods Fri 11 Nov 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

Premiering Koh’s upcoming new album Book of Songs, it’s where East meets West. This body of work presents pop songs influenced by Chinese poetry, performed on western classical instruments.

This new suite by composer/percussionist Alastair Kerr, draws on the music and iconography of the Afro-Brazilian religion Candomblé. Based on ten of the primary Orixás, or deities, each movement features the traditional rhythms of Candomblé, bringing a unique energy and spirit to the music. Presented by Panorama Brasil, this suite will be performed by some of Australia’s finest exponents of Brazilian music.

Fri 25 Nov 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

The drumming of Candomblé has been central to the development of many of Brazil’s musical styles, and the traditional rhythms are used as the rhythmic basis for each movement. Kerr is recognised as one of Australia’s leading performers of Brazilian music, and he has spent the last three years studying the drumming of Candomblé in depth. Together with Panorama Brasil, he brings the intensity, beauty and expanse of Brazilian music to Kew Court House.

Koh is a pop songstress who first came to prominence after being unearthed by Triple J in Darwin in 2003 and has since toured around Australia, and supported acts such as The Go-Betweens, Paul Kelly and Pete Murray to name a few. She was awarded the Best Female Artist at The Age EG Music Awards in 2008.

Asha Henfry flute/percussion Alistair Parsons trombone/percussion Matt Boden piano Jorge Albuquerque bass Alastair Kerr drums/percussion

House Party

Winter is Melbourne’s favourite time of year when the night time comes to life. House Party rises from the viscera of our little theatre to defrost the dance floor and shine an infrared glow on High Street. With three special events happening on the last Friday of each month through the chilly season, we are turning the venue on its head and presenting some of this town’s most exciting and diverse outfits. It’s all in the name of good art and a good time. House Party 1 Presented by Kew Court House

Quarter Street Inspired by the raw sounds of New York in the 1970’s, Quarter Street revisit an era where the music of the streets resonated with the voice of the people. Like many Latino-American migrants to Australia, the group’s parents fled the various coups and revolutions of the 70s and 80s, raising their children to the sounds of the Spanish language superstars of the era. Cuban brass virtuoso, Lazaro Numa, recently arrived in Melbourne and adds a taste of Havana to the underlying mix of classic Puerto Rico and New York styles. The boys grew up with salsa and now they’ve brought together an impressive unit of Melbourne’s finest Latin and jazz musicians together to light up turntables and dance floors worldwide.

Fri 24 JUN 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

Formed in early 2011, Quarter Street combines the fresh energy and the skills of well-known established musicians. A dynamic live band with a driving rhythm section and heavy horn section, this vibrant group of talented Melbourne musicians are quickly making a splash in the Australian music scene.

House Party 2 Presented by Kew Court House

House Party 3 Presented by Kew Court House

Papa Chango

Mariachi Los Romanticos

Subterranean, trance-like movements of afrobeat mashed-up with psychedelic guitar lines and scatterings of broken brass is the order and Papa Chango delivers like no other. Unique in this thriving Melbourne scene they take it to the gritty edge, melding banging technique with playful exuberance. This Melbourne based 8-piece brings audiences to a frenzy on packed dance floors, evoking a hidden spirit within.

Fri 29 JUl 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

Yeah, we’re even having a mariachi band! Thank us later. Mariachi Los Romanticos is a Melbourne-based ensemble band that play an authentic range of Mexico’s finest Mariachi songs, from toe-tapping rancheras to tender moving boleros, led by the director William Martinez.

Fri 26 AUG 8PM $25 single $69 three-show mixed bag

He and his family left El Salvador in 1987, searching for a better life. On arrival to our shores, brothers Willíam and Julio with their father José, began to recreate their musical identity and play the Mariachi music of their homeland. Mariachi Los Románticos play Mexican folk and pop music with a line-up of Spanish vocals, guitar, Mexican bass, trumpet, violin, Latin Percussion in stunningly embroidered traditional Mexican suits which creates the essence of Mariachi music. Their songs embody the heart of México, telling stories of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

It doesn’t stop there. Alongside Flare Dance Company this crew will have been working their glutes and pumping their guns over the few weeks leading up at the Court House in Afrobics Oz Style with Flare. Did someone say Jane Fonda? Papa Chango will be ripping out the hi-cut lycra for a sneaky cameo outing for your 80s indulgence. Get out the glitter and dust off your grapevine for a mashed-up-music extravaganza! Nothing but sweat, sparkle and a whole lotta dancing.

Party Art Prize

Exhibiting alongside House Party during winter, the Party Art Prize offers and unparalleled opportunity for emerging and established artists to share their work on their own doorstep.

Susan Gamble

David Krsticevic

Susan Gamble’s artistic practice encompasses and combines the creative arenas of Fine Artist, Musician, Composer and Experimental Filmmaker. Gamble has a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Vocal Scholarship) MONASH, Bachelor of Fine Art in Drawing (Distinction) RMIT and Master of Arts in Animation and Interactive Media RMIT.

While studying in Florence in the 80’s David Krsticevic visited an artist’s studio/gallery. He experienced an epiphany: a moment of sudden and great revelation, which has made a profound impression on him. The artwork he saw were fashioned from discarded objects of no value had been transformed into something beautiful. Krsticevic had a Eureka moment when he stacked a glass plate on top of a ladder lying flat on the ground. This gave birth to the glass topped ladder coffee table design. He says “half the fun is sourcing the discarded items, storing and figuring out how to use them, friendly comments help!”

Works of paint, pastel and pencil applied liberally on the floor in an open wrestle somewhat akin to sculpture, between depicting the human form and pure abstraction, light and dark skin tones, passive and active physical states, the unity between and disembodiment of limbs.

Daniel Vesel

Neen Arthur

Daniel Vesel is a Melbournebased University Student, currently undertaking a Bachelors of Media and Communication at Swinburne University in Hawthorn. Here, audiences are faced with almost quite literally a blank canvas, and are therefore encouraged to create whatever they so desire.

Neen Arthur is an artist and art educator with a fascination for transforming something ordinary into something beautiful, including twisting rusty wires to create ‘With a Twist” sculptures. Always playing around with new ideas she is inspired by words and images of positivity, creativity and nature. She enjoys creating one-off originals and is constantly evolving her work with a new twist.

This installation artwork rejects the stereotypical notion that gallery attendants must only ever take a passive stance when observing the works of artists. Get in there and get involved, actively create and contribute to this world within a room.

Presented by Kew Court House

Afrobics Oz Style with Flare On the Sunday afternoon of the Folk Rhythm and Life Festival 2014, they dragged their soggy selves and instruments through the rain to the main stage to play an afternoon set. As they began their set the clouds parted, the stage and crowd were bathed in sun. By about half way through the set, the curious and aerobics inspired dance moves of one particular audience member had caught on, and in a matter of minutes he was leading the entire crowd in synchronised work-out moves. Afrobics Oz Style was born.

Wed 1 3 Jul, 6.30PM Wed 20 Jul, 6.30PM Wed 27 Jul, 6.30PM (60 mins duration) FREE Afrobics Oz Style with Flare was supported by the Victorian Government

Featuring the music of Nigeria’s Fela Kuti and New York’s Antibalas, 10 piece afrobeat ensemble Papa Chango provide the tunes while Donna Flex of dance troupe 80s Fit provides the professional instruction you need to lunge your way to a fitter, healthier body and mind! Local dance company, Flare Dance will be in the house to help you get your jazzercising just right. Not to mention you get to wear all the spandex you like. Ditch the VCR, don your leg warmers and hit our studio for the best winter work out in town!

Kids’ Jam

About Boroondara Arts

School and kindy’s out (and maybe even work for the grown-ups) and it’s time to let loose and boogieoogie-oogie!

Kew Court House is one element of the Boroondara Arts Program that also includes sibiling venues Hawthorn Arts Centre and Town Hall Gallery.

Especially for the young’uns of today, each and every school holidays from now on we will be bringing some of the best music to Kew Court House. It’s for dancing and for singing and, most importantly, toothy-grinning.

Teeny Tiny Stevies Teeny Tiny Stevies is the sideproject of everybody’s favourite alt-folk-pop band The Little Stevies, where they’re creating kids music for the children of real music lovers. Teeny Tiny Stevies sees sisters Byll and Beth sing songs about important things that matter to little people. Every day is an adventure, but every day there’s so much to remember, and when you’re little it’s nice to have a song to make you feel better about challenges along the way.

The Rrrrrockets! It’s time the kids of today got hip to some red hot rockabilly, skankin’ ska, swingin’ big band and toe tappin’ four on the floor rock ‘n’ roll. The Rrrrrockets blast off with a seven-piece band including horn section and dancers playing up-tempo awesomeness. September School Holidays Suitable for ages 3 - 9 years Thu 22 Sep 11AM $20 single $15 groups 4+

Alongside our popular outdoor summer events program and regular arts projects, we present a broad landscape of feature performances, exhibitions, live events, workshops and residencies. Join us and experience the Boroondara Arts Effect Share you arts effect #myartseffect

Want to know more? See what we’re up to around the clock at kewcourthouse.com.au We love to be social!  kewcourthouse  @KewCourtHouse Get the first word. Sign up to The Arts Abstract E-News to be the first to hear of all things creative in this burgeoning part of town. Head to hawthornartscentre.com.au, scroll to the bottom of the page and subscribe away, my friend! Speak another language? As a City of Boroondara owned and managed venue, we offer communication assistance for our information services including this program. If you require translation please call City of Boroondara Customer Service Centre on 03 9278 4444 or make your request through Council’s free interpreting service on 03 9278 4002. Accessibility Kew Court House is specifically designed with access needs in mind. Our staff are here to make your experience hassle free and enjoyable. To discuss your requirements in detail contact us on 03 9278 4770.

Come along and join Byll and Beth as they sing their teeny tiny hearts out! July School Holidays Suitable for ages 1 - 6 years Thu 7 Jul 11AM

Program details are correct at the time of printing but are subject to change where necessary and without notice. Please check the website for updates.

$20 single $15 groups 4+

Where We Live

The Bar

Booking tickets to Kew Court House performances is easy for everyone. Book online, by phone or in person.

Kew Court House has a small tuck shop bar that boasts a small but lovely selection of refreshments and snacks. We invite you and your friends to settle in pre-show and stick around after to discuss all the best bits of the performance.

Phone Call Boroondara Arts 03 9278 4770 Mon–Fri 10AM to 4PM In person Visit the Hawthorn Arts Centre 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Mon-Fri 10AM to 4PM Tickets are sold at the venue prior to performances subject to availability. Kew Court House seating is unreserved and may be arranged in various formats.

Venue Hire

Kew Court House is a venue for hire with spaces that can be used for gigs, rehearsals, exhibitions, corporate events and meetings. For venue hire information visit kewcourthouse.com.au or call our events team on 03 9278 4770. Kew darling… If you are looking for something more substantial to enjoy before or after the show, our venue is actually nestled in quite the unassuming but fabulous food and wine destination. A variety of casual and high end eateries and bars are dotted along High Street and Cotham Road for your enjoyment.

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Online Visit kewcourthouse.com.au and head to What’s On.

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew

By car Ample off-street parking is located on Fenton Way and Walpole Street. This is mostly unrestricted after 6PM every day. By public transport

Tram 48 North Balwyn to Victoria Harbour Docklands via Kew Junction

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At the Venue

Tram 109 Box Hill to Port Melbourne via Kew Junction Tram 16 St Kilda to Kew Cotham Road (walk 1km east along Cotham Road) Bus 205 Doncaster via Kew Junction For more public transport information, including timetables, fares, route information and the Journey Planner, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call Public Transport Victoria (PTV) on 1800 800 007.