UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS...

Over the coming weeks I am working with Vulcana and Sylph circus and students at Milpara School in Brisbane playing music live and improvised on Handpan and various other instruments. I'm really looking forward to working with everyone and seeing what we can create. Performances will be in Brisbane in September and Maleny in October 

The Maleny  Music Festival is back ! This year I am playing with the fabulous singer JJ for Sing for Change on the main stage [Bunya] Songs in the Sing for Change section of the program which is all about promotion of inclusion, care and respect.  Lots of other great acts on so come an support the 6th year of the Maleny Music Festival.

Our gig times:

Saturday Sept 2nd     11 am          Bunya Main Stage 

Saturday Sept 2nd       64t5pm      Main Outdoor Tent

Velothon Sunshine Coast

Performing Hang for the 3 day cycling tour as it passes through Montville. Come along and support the riders and have some fun! 

Location:  Montville Main Street, Montville, Queensland

 JULY 8 2017  5-11pm

OBI ART PRIZE Exhibition

Details

 The  Obi Art Prize is the flagship initiative of the Obi Art Project initiated by the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. The art prize focuses RESPECT on various social issues.  

This year I am accompanying JJ as she performs Carpet of Respect , the song has been entered into this years competition 'Sing For Change' and is aimed at raising awareness for refugees.  Come along and support this wonderful event.

Venue - Maleny Community Center 8th July to 9th July. Then moved to new venues.
The Obi Art Prize exhibition will showcase the 40 finalists of the Obi Art Prize with an opportunity to purchase some of these amazing works.

Artists for 2017 were asked to create works that positively show what  Respect looks like based around any one of the following issues.

• Domestic Violence
• Indigenous Healing
• LGBTI communities
• And/or Refugees

www.obiartprize.com for more information

Guest artists will be visiting the exhibition and attending the OBI ART PRIZE DINNER - An intimate "Painted Tie" (More fun than a Black Tie One) event on the Friday night.

CONNECTED for Choir and Handpan

The premier of  CONNECTED is set for Maleny 2017 with the  wonderful Sweet Chilli Choir.

 Led by Stephanie Arlidge, Sweet Chilli are an 18 member woman's vocal ensemble . They are well known across the Hinterland for their captivating and moving performances. They are a choir known for performing works that reflect their values of support, peace, justice, earth and cultural diversity.

I am accompanying Sweet Chilli on a Zen Handpan and Bali Steel Pan. The combination of vocals and handpan creates a unique sound experience so if you are in the hinterland area, come along and see and hear something different!
Dates to TBA  2017

She Melts 

physical theatre, one performer & one musician

7pm Sat Sept 10&  7pm Sun Sept 11 2016 at Maleny Indoor Activity Centre

“Where is my heart?” she asks, released at last from her frozen slumber.  She melts through memories in search of that vital missing part… but will she be tempted to remain fragmented? or has she the courage to make herself whole?

Performer Cindy Schwenn presents a darkish fairytale based upon her personal story told through physical theatre, circus aerials, dance and spoken word with original live music by Sue Moxon.

“She Melts” is created by Cindy Schwenn with Sue Moxon and Celia White.  All music is composed by Sue Moxon.  Creative support was received from Anna Yen and other talented women within the Brisbane circus community.

You can follow the creative development of ‘She Melts’ on Cindy’s blog page.

Artist Bio’s
Cindy Schwenn is an artist of many creative disciplines including circus, dance, physical theatre, storytelling and visual art. Essentially a storyteller at heart, Cindy’s work is inspired by the fierce and wise old versions of fairytales found in books such as “Women Who Run with the Wolvcs” by Clarisa Pinkola Estes.  Cindy also runs Sylph Circus, a youth circus performance group and training centre for young people in Maleny, Queensland Australia. 

Sue Moxon is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and teacher who has been inspired and influenced by a rich variety of experiences that have collectively shaped her style giving it depth, energy and diversity. Common themes often found in her work are of regeneration, renewal and growth through transformation. Sue performs on a wide variety of instruments, many of them unique such as Hang, Handpan, Khean, Kalimba, Native American Flute, Piano, Cello and Guitar allowing her to create unique and atmospheric soundscape experiences that resonate deeply with audiences and provide depth and inspiration to visual and artistic projects. 

SUPPORTING REFUGEES

If you are around the Sunshine Coast on June 18th come up to Maleny and support this wonderful film that has so much to say. Be part of Refugee Week and give support. I will be playing music before and after the screening alongside Aleathea Monsour who has worked with the refugees in choirs and has many wonderful stories and experiences to share.

The HINTERLAND BRIDAL EXPO is here and I am lucky enough to be playing a variety of music on

 piano, hang, kalimba, native American flute and cello at Victoria's Chapel in North Maleny!

If you haven't seen this venue then come along January 9&10 and see for yourself how beautiful it really is.

WEDDING BOOKINGS ...if you are wanting me to play at your wedding ceremony use the form and leave details of your date

If you are in Brisbane on Oct 3 then come along to Eternity - a beautiful and enchanting dance and performance evening - there will be a lot of different acts and its for a good cause!  I'll be performing with Cindy Schwinn as we present an extract from her new work SHE MELTS ... if you are keen to see what Cindy has been up to then come and take a look. I'll be playing Keyboards and Tongue Drum along with Kalimba on the night.

Why don’t we remember the future like we do the past”
An extraordinary dance & performance art showcase exploring the perception, functions and facets of time. 
Fusion bellydance :: Contemporary :: Physical Theater :: Aerial Performance :: Live Music :: Experimental works :: and much more…

PERFORMING AN EXERT FROM CINDY SCHWENNS SOLO SHOW SHE MELTS PLAYING KALIMBA, KEYBOARD AND ZENKO TONGUE DRUM

2015 MALENY MUSIC WEEKEND

AUGUST 29-31

The Maleny Music Festival is on again and this year I lucky enough to be playing with 3 very different, diverse and unique groups over the weekend... Shanasheel Arabic Ensemble, who perform incredible middle eastern music, Qwerty Girls: a duo who write original thought provoking music for plays, stage and live performances and Sylph Circus Performance Troupe who are performing their show "Limbo: A refugee Story" that highlights the plight of refugees attempting to come to Australia - a very moving and special show indeed. 

I've so enjoyed rehearsing with all these wonderful people and each group has a great performance lined up. I am so lucky to be able to play a variety of instruments and diverse styles of music, so if you are in Maleny at the end of August come along and enjoy ! [Details below]

 THE SYLPH CIRCUS PRODUCTION OF

LIMBO: A REFUGEE STORY

Limbo A refugee story is being performed once again ...this time at the Women Outfront Night in Maleny. This is a deeply moving, inspiring and thought provoking piece about the plight of refugees seeking asylum in Australia. I feel privileged to be providing the music for this event. The scope of the work calls for a rich musical tapestry so I'll be playing a wide variety of instruments including the Native American Flute, Hang, Cello, Cajon, Snare, Bali Steel Pan etc. Come along and support a wonderful event. Proceeds go to refugee organisations. 

The show will feature nine talented young people presenting a story about refugees told in circus aerials, juggling, acro and physical theater.  Set to live music by musicians Sue Moxon and Aleathia Monsour with lyrics by refugee people, this show promises to be a touching and inspiring event for young and old. 

PEACE TOGETHER -

PERFORMANCES of INCLUsion

SATURDAY NIGHT

MAY 30

MALENY COMMUNITY HALL

MALENY MUSIC FESTIVAL

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MALENY SHOWGROUNDS

AUGUST FRIDAY 29TH, SATURDAY  30TH, & SUNDAY 31ST 2014

IT'S ON AGAIN ..... THE MALENY MUSIC FESTIVAL

THIS YEAR I AM PLAYING WITH JACINTA & THE SIGNIFICANT OTHERS ON THE PLATYPUS STAGE ON SATERDAY ARVO 2PM.COME ALONG AND HEAR SOME OF JACINTAS SONGS. I'LL BE PLAYING CELLO AND BALI STEEL PAN AND ON STAGE WILL BE SOME OTHER WONDERFUL MUSICIANS INCLUDING

Tunji Beier - percussion, Tom Richter - slide guitar, 

Linsey Pollak - Original instruments, 

Steve Ewart - Trombone, Steven John - Tuba

Steve Mcleish - Sax, Peter Morris - Tenor Horn

MUSICIANS WITHOUT BOARDERS

.... A WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION please consider supporting the work they are doing in rebuilding in war torn and affected areas through the power and gifts of music