MARCH EDITION
CONTACT INFORMATION YOUTH TOURING TEAM Laura Bonner (Youth Touring Manager) Lizzie Moore (Touring Administrator) Phone (07) 3010 6623 Fax (07) 3010 6666 Post PO Box 1060 Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Street Level 1, 381 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Email youthtouring@qmf.org.au
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CONTENTS About the 2018 Program 1 Message from Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier and Minister for Trade 2 Message from Katie Noonan, Artistic Director, Queensland Music Festival 3 Term Overview 4 Touring Areas 5 Detective Smart and the Mathematical Underpants 6 Ruby Moon 8 Animania 10 Junkyard Beats 12 Future Dreaming 14 Discovering Black Diggers 16 The Didjeribone Show 18 Lissa and Nee Nee’s Space Adventure 20 Score IT! 22 Outreach Initiative 24 How to Book 25 Please Note: Every effort has been made to ensure program details are correct at the time of printing, however details are subject to change where necessary and without notice. For updates check qmf.org.au/youth-touring.
ABOUT THE 2018 PROGRAM WELCOME TO A WORLD WHERE ARTS AND EDUCATION LEAP INTO YOUR SCHOOL Youth Touring continues the Queensland Arts Council legacy of over 50 years of touring arts experiences that ignite creativity and imagination, and allows access to quality performances for Queensland students far and wide. Our 2018 program offers an exciting and diverse range of performances and workshops that align with the Australian National Curriculum, and provides a platform that will foster curiosity, deepen engagement, challenge perceptions, reinforce classroom learning and expose students to different cultures. Created with leading arts educators, artists and industry professionals, our jam-packed program creates connections across multiple curriculum learning areas. Shows will not only delight and entertain audiences, but will also reinforce concepts from your classroom to deepen thinking and enhance student engagement. We can assist in combining smaller schools for performances and can work with P&C groups, vacation care, local arts organisations and community events. The Youth Touring team are looking forward to visiting your school in 2018. Allow us to show you how every Queensland student can benefit from arts education. For more information or bookings visit qmf.org.au/youth-touring or call the Youth Touring team on 07 3010 6623 or email youthtouring@qmf.org.au.
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MESSAGE FROM THE HON. ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK MP, PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR TRADE
Queensland students have the wonderful opportunity to experience performing arts in their local schools with the 2018 Youth Touring Program. Delivered by the Queensland Music Festival (QMF) and supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Youth Touring Program continues to inspire young people through performances, workshops and teacher resources. Students will delight in educational and inspiring productions from artists and arts companies such as Didjeribone, Eagles Nest Theatre, Junkyard Beats and Wilde Applause. In Junkyard Beats, everyday household items become musical instruments to explore sustainability, and Animania explores the similarities between human and animal behaviour. Students can experience Indigenous song, dance, music and storytelling in Future Dreaming, or discover the contribution of Indigenous service men during World War I and Gallipoli in Discovering Black Diggers.
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Youth Touring provides many regional Queenslanders with their first experience of engaging with the arts. These performances will entertain, foster young imaginations, and also assist children to succeed in school and life by investigating identity, personal development, preservation of culture, and the natural world. The Queensland Government is proud to help bring a very special program of performances to students in 2018. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Premier and Minister for Trade
MESSAGE FROM KATIE NOONAN, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR QUEENSLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Youth Touring has been an important part of school experiences in Queensland for more than 50 years. Queensland Music Festival is proud to present the program as part of our state-wide commitment. Access to high quality arts experiences is at the heart of everything we do. For young people, particularly those in regional and remote areas, the opportunity to experience live performance cannot be overestimated. Learning through the arts is a powerful way to explore our history and identity, as well as fostering empathy and social and emotional literacy. Numerous studies in Australia and internationally have demonstrated that the arts are also an effective way of teaching subjects such as maths and sciences, and are beneficial to enhancing student engagement and increasing academic results for students regardless of their geographical location and cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
The 2018 program is full of engaging performances that contribute to education outcomes for Queensland students of all ages. We invite you to explore all that Youth Touring has to offer, and look forward to supporting arts integrated learning in your school. Katie Noonan Artistic Director Queensland Music Festival
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TERM AND TOURING OVERVIEW TERM
TOURING AREAS
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Primary Detective Smart and the Mathematical Underpants (SOLD OUT)
Detective Smart and the Mathematical Underpants (Limited Spaces Available)
Animania
Future Dreaming
Ruby Moon (Limited Spaces Available)
Discovering Black Diggers
Secondary Ruby Moon (SOLD OUT) TERM 2 Primary
Primary and Secondary Junkyard Beats Secondary
TERM 3 Primary Animania Primary and Secondary The Didjeribone Show TERM 4 Primary Lissa and Nee Nee’s Space Adventure Primary and Secondary Junkyard Beats
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TOURING AREAS
AREA A Brisbane, Beaudesert, Beechmount, Boonah, Coolangatta, Cooroy, Fernvale, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Kilcoy, Maleny, Montville, Noosa, Springbrook, Sunshine Coast, Warrill View, Woodford
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Small schools are encouraged to combine with other schools for a performance.
Aratula, Augathella, Bell, Charleville, Chinchilla, Coominya, Crows Nest, Dalby, Gatton, Goondiwindi, Jandowae, Rathdowney, Roma, Rosewood, St George, Stanthorpe, Surat, Toowoomba, Warwick
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AREA C Bloomsbury, Bundaberg, Clermont, Conondale, Cooyar, Durong, Eidsvold, Emerald, Esk, Glenden, Kumbia, Mackay, Monto, Moranbah, Pomona, Rockhampton, Springsure, Wandoan
AREA D Alexandra Bay, Atherton, Charters Towers, Cairns, Collinsville, Dimbulah, Mareeba, Port Douglas, Proserpine, Ravenshoe, Townsville
AREA E Alpha, Cloncurry, Cunnamulla, Hughenden, Longreach, Mount Isa, Quilpie, Tambo, Winton, Wyandra
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Youth Touring and An Old Fashioned Production Company present
TERM 1 & 2 GRADE P-6 AREA
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DETECTIVE SMART AND THE MATHEMATICAL UNDERPANTS
Whodunit? Detective Smart has had a perfect career – 114 cases solved – working all around the world – but this case has him stumped. A mystery will soon close down the local school and the principal begs him to help! How?...link these clues detectives! Students are getting top grades on the hardest surprise test ever, countless mysteriously missing clothes (some of which, so stinky, they need not be found) and worst of all, a secret club that is controlling all things from the underground basement…but how? Why? Can Detective Smart link these facts and beat the odds?! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us on this top secret case. The show relies on student’s hunches and problem-solving skills to find clues and discover breakthroughs to help Detective Smart solve the mystery. Using mathematical concepts, this delightful show promotes teamwork, creative thinking and an appreciation of using your mind and instincts. Discover whodunit.
INFORMATION Duration 50 minutes +10 minute Q&A Maximum 250 students per session Performance space 5m x 5m Access to a power outlet required
CURRICULUM LINKS KLA’S: The Arts, English, Maths General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capabilities, Interpreting Statistical Information Conventions and Styles: Interactive, comedy Themes/Concepts: Problem-solving, team work
CREDITS Writer/Director: Bradley McCaw Performers: Mary Eggleston and Matthew Filkins
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TERM 1 SOLD OUT LIMITED TERM 2 SPACES AVAILABLE
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Youth Touring presents
TERM 1 & 2 GRADE 7-12 AREA
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RUBY MOON
A gripping and haunting tale… Little Ruby Moon puts on her favourite red dress and sets off to visit her grandma at the end of Flaming Tree Grove…and disappears without a trace. Desperate for answers, her parents, obsess over the clues and the little information they have about their daughter’s case. The drama unfolds as disturbing clues start arriving anonymously at the Moon’s household. This contemporary play, by Australian Matt Cameron, is a glowing example of magic realism. Presenting a spellbinding picture of Australian suburbia, Ruby Moon explores fear of the unknown, the psyche of suburbia and loss of innocence. Suitable for students studying Gothic Theatre, Australian Theatre, Magic Realism, Heightened Naturalism or Theatre of the Absurd, this performance also provides links to English curriculum.
INFORMATION Duration 90 minutes +10 minute Q&A Maximum 250 students per session Performance space 4m x 4m Access to a power outlet required
CURRICULUM LINKS KLA’S: The Arts and English General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding, Personal and Social Capabilities Conventions and Styles: Gothic theatre, magic realism, absurd theatre, heightened naturalism, surrealism, episodic structure, multiple characters Themes/Concepts: Loss, grief, relationships, fractured fairy tales, community, fear, innocence vs loss of innocence, loss of power
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CREDITS Writer: Matt Cameron Performers: Mary Eggleston and Matthew Filkins
TERM 1 SOLD OUT LIMITED TERM 2 SPACES AVAILABLE
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Youth Touring and Wilde Applause Creative Productions present
TERM 2 & 3 GRADE P-6 AREA
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ANIMANIA
“Animals are like people because people are animals.” Barbara T Gates Join siblings Jenny and Tommy as they share with you a whole new world of biological science. Based on the Australian National Science Curriculum, this fun and highly educational show playfully explores the similarities between human and animal behaviour. Watch students become active learners as they consider their personal philosophies on choice, consequences and ethics. Learn amazing facts about the complex communication, passing of culture, empathy, humour, self-awareness and cognitive abilities of a range of animals. Watch wildlife come to life as Jenny and Tommy go on a journey of exploration in a humorous show filled with poetry, music, dance, puppetry, circus and more! This multi-layered performance has been created, written and researched by established artists ‘The Sault Poets’ – Nick Cilento (BA, BSc (Hons) – Behavioural Ecology) and Allie Wilde. It is a brilliant and engaging introduction for young children to Biological Science, English, The Arts and Humanities and Social Science curriculum.
INFORMATION
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Duration 50 minutes +10 minute Q&A
Workshops on offer include: Circus and physical theatre, generating movement from text, character development, theatre residencies and teacher professional development.
Maximum 350 students per session Performance space 4m x 4m Access to a power outlet required Minimum clear height 3.5m (unobstructed)
Cost $350 Maximum 20-30 students 60 minutes duration
CURRICULUM LINKS KLA’S: The Arts, English, Science General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capabilities, Ethical Understandings, Intercultural Understandings Conventions and Styles: Puppetry, physical theatre, clowning, circus Themes/Concepts: Human behavior, animal behavior, environment, biology, philosophy
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CREDITS Written & Created by: ‘The Sault Poets’ – Allie Wilde and Nick Cilento Produced by: Wilde Applause Creative Productions
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Youth Touring and Junkyard Beats present
TERM 2 & 4 GRADE P-12 AREA
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JUNKYARD BEATS
In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways. Two highly energetic music-in-education performers combine drumming, dance, theatre and comedy to create a unique, interactive and captivating experience. Drawing on inspiration from everyday life, performances teach invaluable skills including rhythm and movement drawing on body percussion and music produced out of recycled materials and everyday objects. Providing excellent cross-curricular links between The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Junkyard Beats educates about sustainability and the environment while integrating musical knowledge and skills. Through this dynamic performance students will ignite creative thinking and environmental awareness. Junkyard Beats provide students with the tools to express emotions and to channel energy in a fun, unique and supportive way. Visiting Queensland schools for the first time, Junkyard Beats offers an exciting experience that is guaranteed to be memorable and educational. INFORMATION
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Duration 60 minutes including Q&A
An introduction to rhythm, percussion and dance that teaches about creative recycling and sustainability through music and movement. Workshops are tailored to your specific school context – age groups and experience level. Learn about musical concepts, integrating physical exercise and coordination, creative development, and how to create music with the oldest instrument in the world – THE HUMAN BODY.
Maximum 250 students per session Performance space 4m x 4m Access to a power outlet required
CURRICULUM LINKS KLA’S: The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capabilities, Ethical Understandings, Intercultural Understandings Conventions and Styles: Drumming, body percussion, interactive Themes/Concepts: Sustainability, percussion, rhythm, physical and mental wellbeing
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Cost $350 Maximum 40 students 60 minutes duration CREDITS Devised/Directed/ Producer: Oded Prior
LIMITED TERM 2 SPACES AVAILABLE
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Youth Touring and Eagles Nest Theatre present
TERM 2 GRADE P-6 AREA
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FUTURE DREAMING
An exciting exploration of Australia’s fascinating history with music, dance and storytelling that spans over 100,000 years. We are lucky to live on the lands of one of the oldest cultures on earth and Future Dreaming explores the history and knowledge of Australia’s Indigenous culture. Wisdom has been passed down through generations to help us live harmoniously with each other and nature, and this is something students from all backgrounds can share in. The cast, from different heritages, come together to perform, explore and share the meaning of traditional songs and dance, giving students the opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture and Australia’s past, and a vision of how all Australians can come together.
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Duration 50 minutes +10 minute Q&A
An Indigenous dance workshop that will teach students traditional movement and facilitates them to choreograph their own routines.
Maximum 250 students per session Performance space 4m x 4m Access to a power outlet required
Cost $350 Maximum 30 students 60 minutes duration CURRICULUM LINKS KLA’S: The Arts, English, Humanities and Social Science General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capabilities, Ethical Understanding and Intercultural Understanding Conventions and Styles: Music, dance, storytelling, narrative, language
CREDITS
Themes/Concepts: Indigenous culture, dreamtime stories, environment
Produced by: Eagles Nest Theatre
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LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
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Youth Touring and Eagles Nest Theatre present
TERM 2 GRADE 7-12 AREA
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DISCOVERING BLACK DIGGERS
World War I, and Gallipoli in particular, are iconic events in the formation of Australian national identity. Yet the contribution of Indigenous servicemen is often under recognised. This adaption of ‘Black Diggers’ is the story of the Aboriginal men who stood up to enlist, despite being shunned and downtrodden in their own country. Playwright Tom Wright, developed the play from research into the lives and deaths of Indigenous soldiers from conversations with veterans, historians and academics. Discovering Black Diggers is a kaleidoscope of missing voices, an epic tale of triumph and disaster. It speaks of the struggle of Indigenous men faced with trying to enlist in the war, of rare moments of racial equality on the battlefield and of our post war disregard for Indigenous servicemen. With links to The Arts, English and History curriculum this show allows students to witness history through lived experience.
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Duration 60 minutes +10 minute Q&A Performance space 4m x 4m
A facilitated workshop where themes, characters and narrative are explored and recontextualized.
Access to a power outlet required
Cost $350
Maximum 250 students per session
Maximum 30 students 60 minutes duration
CURRICULUM LINKS KLA’S: The Arts, English, Humanities and Social Science General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capabilities, Ethical Understanding and Intercultural Understanding Conventions and Styles: Episodic structure, play within a play, multiple role Themes/Concepts: Indigenous culture, WWI, racism, colonialisation
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CREDITS Written By: Tom Wright Adapted by: James Adler & Cathrin Blickling
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
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Youth Touring Program and Didjeribone present
TERM 3 GRADE P-12 AREA
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THE DIDJERIBONE SHOW
Returning by popular demand... The Didjeribone Show is a uniquely interactive combination of cultures, technologies and sounds presented by Brisbane based and internationally renowned didgeridoo performer Adrian Fabila Tjupurrula aka Tjupurru. Tjupurru’s use of ancient and modern Australian musical inventions such as the Didjeribone (a cross between a didgeridoo and trombone) and Facebass, with the addition of sampling and electronic effects allows him to perform as a one man band. He creates live samples and uses looping technology to create songs and soundscapes that crisscross music genres. Through storytelling and music, Tjupurru shares his inspiring personal journey, the history of his culture and the Djabera Djabera tribe and the expressions of Aboriginal art and music, enriching a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture. Teachers and students have the opportunity to hear instant results of their shared music making abilities as well as developing a wider appreciation for traditional and cultural arts.
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Duration 50 minutes +10 minute Q&A
Tjupurru will introduce you to the world of looping technology. This interactive workshop will teach students how to layer and create sounds on the looping machine using either instruments, their voices or both. At the end of the workshop the looping machine is yours to keep and integrate into your music programs!
Maximum 1,000 students per session Performance space 4m x 4m Access to 240V power outlet One small desk or table
CURRICULUM LINKS KLA’S: The Arts, English, Humanities and Social Science General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Intercultural Understandings Conventions and Styles: Music, interactive, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture Themes/Concepts: Traditional and cultural arts, music and technology, storytelling
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Cost $350 Maximum 20 students 60 minutes duration
CREDITS Written/Devised: Adrian Fabila Tjupurrula Charlie McMahon, inventor of Didjeribone, Facebass and Programming
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Youth Touring and Western-Dyer Productions present
TERM 4 GRADE P-6 AREA
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LISSA AND NEE NEE’S SPACE ADVENTURE
An intergalactic journey that goes beyond the night sky, deep into space! Adventure hunters Lissa and Nee Nee love to explore and, this time, they have their sights set on space in an interstellar exploration to enter the Intergalactic Songwriting Competition. Their adventure sees them sending spacecraft to other planets, measuring the size of the known universe and a surprise visit by alien brother and sister, Ziggy and Zork. A diverse mix of upbeat originals with retro analogue synthesisers driving the intergalactic groove ensure that everyone gets engaged in the fun. Songs include Blast Off, I’m All About the Space, Black Hole, Planets of our Solar System, and Ziggy and Zork! Providing cross-curricular links between The Arts, Science (Earth and Space Sciences and Science as Human Endeavour) and English, Lissa and Nee Nee’s Space Adventure educates about teamwork, resilience, persistence and friendship.
INFORMATION Duration 50 minutes +10 minute Q&A Maximum 250 students per session Performance space 4m x 4m Access to a power outlet required
CURRICULUM LINKS KLA’S: The Arts, Science, English General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capabilities Conventions and Styles: Music and puppetry Themes/Concepts: Acceptance, kindness, friendship, resilience
CREDITS Produced by: Western-Dyer Productions
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Performers: Tnee Dyer and Melissa Western
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Entries close 18 M
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May 2018
Queensland Music Festival and Brisbane City Council present
2018 SCORE IT! Film-scoring competition Queensland Music Festival is on the lookout for the screen composers of the future. The competition challenges secondary school students across Queensland to create an original composition to accompany a short film produced by the Griffith Film School. Based on year level, students compete in either Score IT! Junior or Senior by composing and recording a soundtrack using instruments of their choice. The more challenging Score IT! Plus is open to all secondary students, requiring composition for specific instruments and the submission of a written score. Score IT! categories: Score IT! Junior (Years 7-10) Score IT! Senior (Years 11-12) Score IT! Plus (Years 7-12) Entries are judged by an expert panel including awardwinning screen composer and orchestrator, Cameron Patrick, whose credits include major motion pictures such as Spiderman: Homecoming, Zootopia, Star Trek Into Darkness and Jurassic World. The winning Score IT! Plus composition will be performed live by students from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University at a special awards ceremony. Entries close 18 May 2018.
For more information on Score IT!, and to register your interest visit qmf.org.au/score-it
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OUTREACH INITIATIVE Youth Touring is calling out to metropolitan Queensland schools to help take high quality arts performances to students in rural and remote classrooms through its new Outreach initiative. Regional schools often face challenges accessing arts education due to geographical remoteness, smaller class sizes and financial resourcing pressures. The Outreach initiative enables remote and regional schools access to Youth Touring’s 2018 performances. The Youth Touring team will assist the partnering schools to form a connection with the smaller recipient schools, creating a relationship that transcends distance.
Youth Touring would like to thank St Peters Lutheran College in the Brisbane suburb of Indooroopilly for being the first school to sign up for Outreach. Due to their generous support, three schools will receive one of Youth Touring’s incursion performances to help support arts education in their school. If your school would like to participate in the Outreach initiative contact the Youth Touring team on 07 3010 6623 or email youthtouring@qmf.org.au
Caption: Pictured L-R: Ella Dyer (Arts Prefect, St Peters Lutheran College), Tim Kotzur (Head of College, St Peters Lutheran College), Adrian Fabila Tjupurrula (The Didjeribone Show), Katie Noonan (Artistic Director, Queensland Music Festival) and David Wotherspoon (Arts Captain, St Peters Lutheran College).
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HOW TO BOOK PRICING
CONFIRMATION
$8 per student +GST, based on a minimum charge of $800 +GST per performance (100 students).
You will receive confirmation of your performance dates and times via email, and a letter outlining the timeline of invoicing and future communication with us. You will have five working days from receipt of your confirmation email to let us know if there is any reason why these dates or times do not work. After this point cancellation fees may apply, see our Terms & Conditions online for more details.
If your school has fewer than 100 students and is unable to afford the minimum fee, please contact us to discuss your options. We encourage small schools to consider combining with another school. Each school combining must submit their own booking form. Please remember to list the ‘host’ school. We will contact you to confirm how the payment will be split. All Workshops incur a $350 +GST fee and can be specifically created to suit your requirements.
WAYS TO BOOK JUMP ONLINE Book online at qmf.org.au/youth-touring Or scan the enclosed booking form and email us at youthtouring@qmf.org.au MAIL US Youth Touring PO Box 1060
PAYMENT 50% of the minimum charge ($400) will be due four weeks before your performance date. The balance will be invoiced after the show date, once final attendance numbers are confirmed.
CANCELLATION Please read our Terms & Conditions online at qmf.org.au/youth-touring Cancellation will incur a fee calculated as a percentage of your original booking, depending on the time of the cancellation. All cancellations incur GST. Cancellation prior to your performance:
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
More than 6 weeks from performance date - $100 administration fee only
CALL US
Between 4 - 6 weeks from performance date - $400 deposit is withheld
Contact us 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday on 07 3010 6623
Less than 4 weeks from performance date - performance cost
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Queensland Music Festival and Youth Touring would like to respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which our events are taking place, and Elders past, present and emerging.
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Youth Touring is proudly presented by Queensland Music Festival and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.