Celebrating
Years
10 days of music, theatre, food and fun
in a very special part of Australia
www.noosalongweekend.com
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
A very warm welcome to our 15th
annual Noosa Long Weekend
Festival. This is a special anniversary
year. So come and celebrate with
us from our Friday opening street
parade and beach spectacular to the
last Sunday when we are hosting the
Italian Long Lunch at the Waterfront
and Keith Potger AO (original member
of The Seekers) is presenting an up
close and personal Dinner Show at
the Boathouse.
As usual the Festival would not be possible
without our outstanding volunteers,
dressed this year in gold and black, our
dedicated and hard-working Festival
Director and our office staff, and all the
other wonderful people who make up our
team during and before the Festival.
Johanne Wright - President
I owe a deep debt to the phenomenal
dedication of our management committee
who go the extra yards to make the Festival
a reality. Our wonderfully generous
Patrons, our very supportive Festival
Sponsors and our Friends of the Festival
are an integral and very important part of
our team. Finally, I want to thank all those
other organisations and cultural partners
who join with us to put on the best show
in town. Thank you one and all for your
support.
Please come and say hello, bring your
friends and family, and have a fantastic
time.
Johanne Wright
President
Management Committee
Gary Trevithick
Vice President
Simon Gamble
Treasurer
Gail Thoms
Secretary
CONTENTS
4
Music5-11
Anna Richardson
Committee Member
Sam Coward
Committee Member
Xanthe Coward
Committee Member
TOURISM NOOSA
12-18
Dance19
Festival of Thought
20-23
Events At A Glance
24-25
Film, Film & Food
27-28
Kids Breakfast
29
Literary Events
30-31
Workshops32-34
Food & Music, Food
35-37
Free Entertainment & Events
38-43
Booking Info
45
Maps & Locations
46
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@noosalongweeken
@noosalongweekend #NLW16
2 MESSAGES
Dennis Pitman
Funding Co-Ordinator
Welcome from our Festival Partner
Opening Night
Theatre, Cabaret, Comedy
Stan May
Marketing Co-Ordinator
Damien Massingham
CEO, Tourism Noosa
Tourism Noosa
is a proud
sponsor of
the Noosa
Long Weekend
Festival and
we are thrilled
to be involved
again this year
celebrating
15 years!
For all visitors and artists attending, we
wish you a fabulous long weekend full of
superb comedy, food, dance, film, theatre
and music.
Let the show begin!
Damien Massingham
CEO
Tourism Noosa
The Noosa Long Weekend Festival is one
of Noosa’s great events on the Noosa
calendar showcasing the best of Australian
and international writers, film-makers,
musicians, performers, chefs and artists.
We congratulate the Noosa Long Weekend
Festival for delivering a colourful and
inspiring program of events for Noosa’s
visitors and local community alike over an
impressive 15 years!
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
CELEBRATING OUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY
Ten incredible days and nights.
Presenting the best of the best in
terms of artists, performers, authors,
visual arts, film, food and fun!
We are ecstatic about how exciting our 2016
festival event program is, and truly there
is something for all ages, tastes and price
ranges on offer in this year’s program.
Our 2016 festival will kick off with an exciting
free Community event, namely Carnivale
Infusion Parade, which includes a wonderful
array of street performers, musicians, circus
performers, jugglers, dancers, multiple
community groups participation, and an
abundance of feathers. A befitting finale to
this parade is in store, as we invite spectators
on to Noosa Main Beach for a fantastic
Twilight Skydiving Display with super-hero
jumpers soft landing on the sand.
Ian Mackellar - Festival Director
So do join us for this exciting opening event
on Hastings Street, Friday 15th July at 5pm.
There are over 80 ticketed and non-ticketed
events in this year’s program, with in excess
of 220 artists and special guests joining us
for NLWF 2016.
Event tickets are bound to sell-out quickly
so we remind you, ‘snooze and you lose’.
Secure your event tickets now!
We look forward to you joining us in
celebration from 15-24 July for our 15th
Anniversary spectacular NLWF 2016.
Enjoy!
Ian Mackellar
Festival Director
Noosa Long Weekend Festival
Programming Sub-Committee
NOT PICTURED
Ross Burgess
Phil McGrath
Nina Shadforth
Chris Comer
Johanne Wright
Ian Mackellar
Stan May
Sam Coward
Xanthe Coward
Simon Gamble
Jock Robertson
Festival Support
NOT PICTURED
Giorgi Ciot
Festival Publicist
Helen Bandera
Festival Bookkeeper
Guy Harrison
Festival Production
Manager
Meghan Halverson
Festival Assistant
Kate Hart
Festival Ticketing
Kate Sanders
Festival Social
Media Marketing
Jane Pitman
Specialty Events
and Patron
Co-Ordinator
Dr. Ian Wright
Festival Volunteer
Co-Ordinator
Kay Barker
Festival Friends
Co-Ordinator
Miss Hope
Festival Mascot
2016 NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR
DAMIEN ANTHONY ROSSI
(Channel 7’s The Great South East and The Sunday Mail)
“I am beyond excited about the
amazing 2016 program for this year’s
Noosa Long Weekend Festival and
feel extremely honoured to serve as
Festival Ambassador for this wonderful
event as it celebrates its 15th year.
NLWF is one of my very favourite annual
festivals in Queensland and each year it has
been with great anticipation and enthusiasm
that I have made the beautiful drive up from
Brisbane to Noosa to bask in the festival’s
exciting vibe and experience the variety
of exceptional arts, cultural and culinary
offerings it serves up in abundance.
I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity
to promote this unique festival through my
role as the 2016 ambassador and hope that it
will enjoy record-breaking numbers this year,
as this is truly one of the Sunshine State’s
best events that I encourage everyone to
place on their must-do list for 2016.
Hope to see you all in July!”
Damien Anthony Rossi
15-24 JULY 2016
MESSAGES 3
CARNIVALE
INFUSION
ON HASTINGS
& SUPER HEROES
SPECTACULAR
OFFICIAL OPENING OF
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL 2016!
DATE
Our 2016 festival will kick off with a wonderful free Community
family event as we celebrate the opening of our 15th anniversary.
5pm until 6pm
Join us on Hastings Street for our Carnivale Infusion Parade which includes
a fantastic array of street performers/musicians, circus performers, jugglers,
dancers and an abundance of feathers and highly infectious dance music!
An exciting finale of this opening parade is in store, as Linsey Pollak and his band
of Unusual Suspects become Pied Pipers leading the Carnivale procession and
spectators on to Noosa Main Beach for our fantastic Super Heroes Spectacular!
Five of your favourite superheroes in a death defying night skydiving exhibition
will drop from the sky and soft land on Noosa Beach….
A SPECTACLE FOR THE FAMILY... NOT TO BE MISSED!
Friday 15 July
TIME
PRICE
Free Entertainment
VENUE
Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach
DURATION
1 hour
Commencing at 5pm with Parade on
Hastings Street and concluding with
skydiving exhibition on Noosa Beach
at 6pm.
ADDITIONAL
Skydiving exhibition is weather
dependent and in the event of
inclement weather will not proceed.
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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
Image by Harmony Nicholas
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
TOURISM NOOSA PRESENT
QUEENSLAND EXCLUSIVE
SHE’S BACK…
THE ONE AND ONLY
MEOW MEOW!
Opening our 2016 Festival, International Cabaret Diva MEOW MEOW
returns to Noosa by popular demand for one-night only.
DATE
Meow Meow’s unique brand of kamikaze cabaret and performance art
exotica has hypnotized, inspired and terrified audiences worldwide. With an
extraordinary voice described as ‘Diamanda Galas drowned in cherry liqueur’,
the spectacular crowd-surfing queen of song ‘drags cabaret kicking and
screaming into the 21st century’ (Time Out NY), with trail-blazing sell-out seasons
from New York’s Lincoln Centre to London’s glittering West End.
TIMES
Named ‘cabaret diva of the highest order’ (New York Post), the ‘Queen of
Chanson’ (Berliner Zeitung), ‘Sensational’ (The Times) and ‘A phenomenon’
by the Australian press, multi-award winning Meow has been curated by
David Bowie, Pina Bausch and Baryshnikov amongst others.
Friday 15 July
7pm and 9.30pm
PRICES
$70 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
DURATION
75 minutes without intermission
Sequins and satire, original ‘chansons apocalyptiques’, witty wicked Weimar,
Brel, Brecht, Casal, Kitt and Radiohead revisioned.
Music. Politics. Mayhem. Magnificence. Hilarity.
Image by Karl Giant
“NO ONE
NOW DOES IT
BETTER THAN
MEOW”
EVENING STANDARD, UK
15-24 JULY 2016
MUSIC 5
6
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION
WITH 7 SUNSHINE COAST PRESENT
SWING ON THIS
SHOWING AUSTRALIA A WHOLE NEW WAY TO SWING
Very rarely do we see such leading men share the same stage.
DATE
As a perfect finale to our main stage performances at The J Theatre, SWING
ON THIS Noosa performances will include stars Michael Falzon (We Will Rock
You, Rock of Ages), Luke Kennedy (The Voice, The Ten Tenors), Rob Mills (Legally
Blonde, Grease, Ghost) together with a ‘special’ guest (to be announced).
Saturday 23 July
With their audacious take on all-time swing classics along with well-swung
interpretations of rock and pop songs that have defined the last four decades,
the friends have fun with the music (and each other) recapturing a bygone era
with liberal dashes of contemporary charm and cheeky irreverence.
$62.50 - 3pm show
$72.50 - 8pm show
(includes booking fee)
Accompanied by 9 piece SWING ON THIS band.
TIME
3pm and 8pm
PRICES
VENUE
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
DURATION
75 minutes without intermission
SWING ON THIS
KINDLY SUPPORTED BY
PRESENTING PATRON CHRIS CHILDS
Michael Falzon
Luke Kennedy
Rob Mills
“THEY BROUGHT THE HOUSE
DOWN FROM THE VERY START
OF THE SHOW...”
THE ADVERTISER
15-24 JULY 2016
facebook.com/swingonthis
@SwingOnThisAU
@SwingOnThisAU
MUSIC 7
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
SUNSHINE COAST DAILY
PRESENT
DATE
KEITH
POTGER AO
PRICE
Sunday 24 July
TIME
5.30pm for 6pm
$87.50 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Noosa Boathouse
194 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Up Close and
Personal
DURATION
Approx 3.5 hours
INCLUSIONS
Welcome glass of bubbles, three course
dinner and show
The founding member of the
internationally famous group
The Seekers.
ADDITIONAL
Bookings limited to 100 only, shared tables.
For catering purposes, please inform us of
any dietary requirements when booking.
Keith Potger AO is coming to Noosa
Boathouse to perform Up Close and
Personal.
The concert is a solo show by Keith and
features songs from his three solo CDs,
some of his all-time favourites as well as
his own version of a few Seekers’ hits.
Throughout his concert, he shares some
amusing anecdotes from over 50 years
on the international music scene.
2 course
menu for only
36
$
per person
RACV Noosa Resort
Highlights Dinner
Menu Special.
Enjoy a special ‘pre-show’ dinner at
Acuri Restaurant at RACV Noosa Resort.
Available nightly at 5:30pm throughout the entire
Noosa Long Weekend Festival, Acuri Restaurant will
be preparing a delicious ‘Highlights Dinner Menu.’
Enjoy a selection of beautiful dishes using the freshest
local ingredients. Dine alfresco or indoors, while still
leaving plenty of time to enjoy your evening and main
event at The J Theatre.
Dates:
Price:
Time:
Parking:
Friday 15 - Sunday 24 July 2016
$36 for 2 Courses I $42 for 3 Courses
Open from 5:30pm
Free under cover parking available
Reservations are essential.
Phone (07) 5341 6330
Arcuri Restaurant I RACV Noosa Resort
94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLD
www.racv.com.au/noosa
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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND IN ASSOCIATION WITH
NETANYA NOOSA BEACHFRONT RESORT PRESENT
VISIONS
OF EARTH
SOUTHERN CROSS
SOLOISTS STARRING
SPECIAL GUEST
WILLIAM BARTON,
DIDGERIDOO
DATE
Wednesday 20 July
TIME
7.30pm
PRICE
$65 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
‘Visions of Earth’ is inspired by the greatest muse of all, the earth
and its natural wonders.
Indigenous culture, with its spiritual connection to land and nature, flickers in
the hearts of this concert’s Australian composers, with Sculthorpe’s shimmering
strings and his protégé Barton conjuring mystical stories of our unique island.
This evocative program explores these primal notions, with stunning music
performed by Southern Cross Soloists alongside the master of the didgeridoo,
William Barton.
William Barton, Didgeridoo
William Barton (performer/composer) has been playing didgeridoo for over
20 years and first learnt the instrument in Mount Isa in far northwestern
Queensland. He has been touring internationally since he was 15 years old, with
his first performance with a professional orchestra as soloist at 17.
DURATION
2 hours with intermission
PROGRAM
Mendelssohn
Sculthorpe Janáček Sculthorpe Chabrier Barton Debussy Overture Hebrides, Op.26
From Nourlangie
Selections from The Cunning
Little Vixen
Songs of Sea and Sky
Recueil de Mélodies:
Ballade des Gros Dindons
Les Cigales
Villanelle des Petits Canards
New Work (World Premiere)
Ibéria: Images pour Orchestre, No. 2
In 2012, he won an ARIA award for best classical album with Kalkadungu.
Southern Cross Soloists
Southern Cross Soloists are a chamber ensemble comprised of leading
Australian musicians, educators and entrepreneurs who in the past two decades
have established an outstanding reputation for musical excellence.
15-24 JULY 2016
MUSIC 9
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH
NOOSA FEDERATION OF THE ARTS PRESENT
DAME JOAN SUTHERLAND
AWARD 2016
Will we find the next Dame Joan Sutherland?
This Award was initiated by the Noosa Federation
of the Arts to showcase the cream of young opera
singers. Six finalists, chosen nationwide, will
contest the Dame Joan Sutherland Award on July
22nd as part of the Noosa Long Weekend. They have
already survived the auditions held in Brisbane
in June, now they will take part in the Finals. The
Award is open to singers from 20 to 34 years of age
in all categories from soprano to bass, and one
lucky person will take home first prize of $15,000.
Chairman of the Noosa Federation of the Arts,
Juanita Overson, said “the prize money helps
to further their careers, whether it be coaching,
manuscripts, linguistics or assistance with other
competitions. So many of our winners have made it
on the national and international operatic stages,
helped by our Award”.
A week after Mirusia Louwerse won she was
contracted to Andre Rieu. People’s Choice, Kang
Wang, is currently contracted to the New York Met.
And our last winner, mezzo Jade Moffat is busy
making a name for herself on the London stage.
DATE
Friday 22 July
TIME
5pm
PRICES
$38 Adults
$33 NFA Members
(includes booking fee)
VENUE
Good Shepherd Lutheran College,
115 Eumundi Road, Noosaville
DURATION
Approximately 2.5 hours with intermission
ADDITIONAL
Jade Moffat pictured with Renee Fleming
“The winner of 2014 Award, mezzo Jade
Moffat, is now studying at the Guildhall
School of Music and Drama in London.
She recently sang for Renee Fleming”.
General Seating
Tenor, Kang Wang, People’s Choice winner
for 2010 now contracted to the NY Met.
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH
NOOSA MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENT
DATE
Sunday 17 July
TIME
4.30pm
PRICES
$40 Adults
$10 Student
(includes booking fee)
VENUE
Good Shepherd Lutheran College,
115 Eumundi Road, Noosaville
DURATION
Approximately 2 hours with intermission
ADDITIONAL
Nicole van Bruggen (clarinet), Rachael Beesley (violin), Simon Oswell (viola) and Michael Dahlenburg (violoncello).
Under the Artistic Direction
of Richard Gill OAM, orchestra
seventeen88 has presented worldclass performances of Classical and
Romantic chamber and orchestral
repertoire in historically informed
performance style since 2013.
Limelight Magazine has lauded the
orchestra as “Australia’s brightest and
shiniest new orchestra … an important
addition to Australia’s musical landscape.”
10 MUSIC
General Seating
In this program, the orchestra
seventeen88 Chamber Soloists will
perform glorious chamber works by
Haydn, Hummel and Schubert featuring
our Sunshine Coast based principal
clarinettist Nicole van Bruggen.
Concertmaster Rachael Beesley will
be joined by internationally renowned
musicians Simon Oswell and Michael
Dahlenburg to present a delightful and
entertaining program.
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN
ASSOCIATION WITH SETTLER’S COVE PRESENTS
QUEENSLAND EXCLUSIVE
DIRECT FROM
CARNEGIE HALL
JULIAN GARGIULO
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ‘STEINWAY ARTIST’
Following a sell-out performance in 2015, we are delighted Julian
will return to NLWF for two exclusive 2016 festival performances.
DATE
Likened to a modern day Victor Borge, combining music artistry and comedy,
Julian Gargiulo is a performer not to be missed!
TIMES
Combining rigorous Russian conservatory training with an informal style of
presenting classical music, Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo has been receiving
standing ovations on both sides of the Atlantic.
5pm twilight performance
8pm evening performance
PRICES
$65 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Musical Program includes FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN
JULIAN GARGIULO F. CHOPIN
F. CHOPIN
CLAUDE DEBUSSY
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
J. GARGIULO
Friday 22 July
Fantasie-Impromptu Opus 66
Hijacked
Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor Minute Waltz
Clair de Lune
Allegretto from Sonata Opus 31 No. 2
Tango from Cello Sonata (solo piano transcription)
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
DURATION
2 hours with intermission
Intermission
J. GARGIULO
Happiness
DOMENICO SCARLATTI
Three Sonatas
SATIE/GARGIULO
Gymnopedie/Intermezzo
CHOPIN Waltz with two volunteers
NIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Flight of the Bumblebee (arr. Rachmaninoff)
F. CHOPIN
Scherzo No. 1 Opus 20
“DAZZLING TECHNIQUE AND
WHITE-HOT INTERPRETATIONS”
FANFARE MAGAZINE
15-24 JULY 2016
MUSIC 11
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
NOOSA NEWS PRESENT
MARIO
STARRING
BLAKE BOWDEN & PHIL SCOTT
The story and music of Mario Lanza, one of the world’s first
superstars.
DATE
In the 1950s Mario Lanza was a tenor superstar in Hollywood, his records topped
the charts and everyone fell for his charm and beautiful voice. Ten years later, he
was all washed up, dying mysteriously at the age of 38. What happened?
TIME
Mario is part opera and part music theatre and thus encompasses a broad range
of musical styles. Highlights include Your Tiny Hand is Frozen, Nessun Dorma,
Caro Mio Ben and The Loveliest Night of the Year.
$47.50 (includes booking fee)
Blake Bowden (South Pacific) sings up a storm as the stormy Lanza, while writer/
satirist/ pianist Phil Scott fills in the gaps, playing various characters in the
singer’s life.
Tuesday 19 July
2pm
PRICE
VENUE
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
DURATION
85 minutes without intermission
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY… NOT TO BE MISSED!
CONCEIVED BY
Blake Bowden & Phil Scott
WRITTEN BY
Phil Scott
DIRECTED BY
Chris Parker
“BLAKE BOWDEN HAS ONE OF
THE MOST AMAZING VOICES.”
AUSSIE THEATRE
12 THEATRE
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
FINAL PERFORMANCES!
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND
FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION
WITH ZINC 96.1 PRESENT
ONCE
WERE LEADERS
AN EVENING WITH MAX GILLIES
DATES
A stalwart of political satire, funnyman Max Gillies brings his show to
NLWF this July, cataloguing some of his most infamous characters in
Once Were Leaders.
TIME
Is Australia suffering a leadership deficit? There was a time when politicians could
inspire us. But were they really better than the current crop or has our perception
benefited from the passage of time?
Max Gillies has been a keen observer of the political combat zone for half a century.
His fascination with the ups and downs of political leadership has seen him parody
everyone from Hawke to Thatcher and many more.
Once Max used to apply make-up, wigs and prosthetic enhancements in order
to disguise himself. He doesn’t have those bits and pieces anymore. But he has
accumulated a rich collection of caricatures. Once Were Leaders sees Max share
his memories of a life spent on the fringes of power, mining the archives for his
favourite game changing speeches.
Monday 18 July
Tuesday 19 July
7.30pm
PRICE
$55 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
DURATION
2 hours with intermission
ADDITIONAL
The final (ever) two performances of
Once Were Leaders will be performed
at NWLF 2016
Max Gillies portrays the following characters during the show:
• Bob Hawke
• Malcolm Fraser
• Paul Keating
• Margaret Thatcher (UK)
• Graham Richardson
• Ronald Reagan (US)
• Kevin Rudd
• Queen Elizabeth
• John Howard
• Robert Menzies
“AFTER MORE THAN 40 YEARS, HIS
DEPICTIONS ARE JUST AS ACERBIC
AND DISTURBINGLY ACCURATE” HERALD SUN
15-24 JULY 2016
THEATRE 13
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION
WITH NOOSA ARTS THEATRE PRESENT
ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
This festival within the festival sees the stage premiere of the finalist
plays from the National One-Act Playwriting Competition. With nearly
70 entries from across Australia, New Zealand, USA and PNG, the
finalists are (in no particular order):
A Poet Passes by Allan Mackay from New South Wales
DATES & TIMES
Friday 15 July at 7.30pm
Saturday 16 July at 2pm
(Includes awards presentation)
PRICE
$34 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road,
Noosaville
DURATION
Dead Loss by Richard Harris from Papua New Guinea
Approximately 2 hours with intermission
Harry’s Bounty by Pauline Low from Western Australia
ADDITIONAL
Three short, sharp, varied plays in one evening.
With $8,000 in prize money, including the $5,000 Nimmo Prize for Best Play plus
the Nancy Cato Audience Choice Award, the awards presentation after the final
performance on Saturday afternoon is always eagerly awaited.
Tickets available from both Noosa Arts
Theatre and The J Theatre
Noosa Arts Theatre is proud to offer this rather unique opportunity to aspiring
and established playwrights and showcase the finalists as part of the Noosa Long
Weekend Festival.
Allan Mackay
Richard Harris
Pauline Low
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH
NOOSA ARTS THEATRE AND RADIO NATIONAL PRESENT
NOW
HEAR
THIS
RICHARD FIDLER and MELANIE TAIT
Now Hear This is ABC RN’s storytelling show.
14 THEATRE
TIME
6pm
PRICE
$20 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
DURATION
1.5 hours with intermission
ADDITIONAL
Join hosts Richard Fidler and Melanie Tait for a special
night of live stories, as storytellers reveal their true
stories on this years theme ‘Busted’.
Melanie Tait hosts Weekend Arts and Now Hear This
on ABC Radio National.
Monday 18 July
Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road,
Noosaville
People all around Australia tell their personal
story into a microphone, to an audience, without
any notes. It’s like being around a campfire, only
there are a few more people listening.
Richard Fidler presents Conversations with Richard
Fidler, an in-depth, up-close-and-personal interview
program broadcast across Australia on ABC Radio.
Richard has interviewed CIA agents, ex-prisoners,
prime ministers, astronauts and the Dalai Lama.
But he’s particularly partial to everyday people you’ve
never heard of, who have seen and done amazing
things. In another life Richard was a member of comedy
group The Doug Anthony Allstars (DAAS), which played
to audiences all over the world.
DATE
Tickets available from both Noosa Arts
Theatre and The J Theatre
Richard Fidler
Melanie Tait
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND
FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION
WITH BENDIGO BANK
PRESENTS
COLE
STARRING
MICHAEL GRIFFITHS
DATE
Saturday 23 July
TIMES
1pm and 8pm
PRICES
$40 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road,
Noosaville
DURATION
1 hour without intermission
SOMETIMES ANYTHING GOES
Acclaimed writer Anna Goldsworthy
(Piano Lessons, Welcome To Your New
Life) and acclaimed cabaret performer
Michael Griffiths join forces to explore
the colourful life and timeless songs of
Cole Porter including You’re The Top,
It’s De-Lovely, Let’s Do It and Night
and Day.
“GRIFFITHS IS
EXTRAORDINARY”
THE AGE
WRITTEN BY
ANNA GOLDSWORTHY
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY
MICHAEL GRIFFITHS
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION
WITH AMADIO WINES PRESENT
QUEENSLAND PREMIERE
DATES & TIMES
Wednesday 20 July at 1pm
Thursday 21 July at 8pm
PRICE
$40 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Rd,
Noosaville
DURATION
EXPOSING EDITH
Celebrate the life of acclaimed
French singer Edith Piaf through
stories and song.
Winner of Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe
2016, this critically acclaimed show is
created and performed by Michaela
Burger (chanteuse) and Greg Wain (guitar).
Interspersed with stories of Piaf’s life and
the origins of her famous vintage pop
songs, Exposing Edith takes you into the
15-24 JULY 2016
glamour and grit of Parisian life in the
20th century. Follow Piaf from the street
to the great music halls, through her loves
and losses, her tragedies and successes
and a life driven by passion and devotion
to her audience.
Exposing Edith features hits La Vie en
Rose, Non Je Ne Regrette Rien and lets the
audience decide who Edith Piaf was. Join
us for a captivating night and enjoy a little
piece of Paris with your friends.
70 minutes without intermission
“A BLAZING LIFE
FORCE IN HER
EVOCATION OF PIAF”
THE AGE
“THE CLOSEST YOU’LL
GET TO PIAF IN THIS
DAY AND AGE”
RIP IT UP
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NOOSA LONG
WEEKEND FESTIVAL
IN ASSOCIATION
WITH HOT 91.1 FM
PRESENT
COMEDY
TONIGHT!
Noosa Long Weekend Festival is delighted to present a wonderful
night of Comedy and Burlesque with our headliner comedy artist
Mandy Nolan and Small Time Girl. The program also features Matt
Dunstan (aka Melony Brests) and Burlesque Star Sunday Lucia.
SMALL TOWN GIRL
Starring MANDY NOLAN
Mandy Nolan is a Small Town Girl.
One of Australia’s strongest female comedic talents she has honed the ability to
bring a room to its knees.
Her humour is sharp, honest, sometimes self-depreciating, somewhat
outrageous, but never cruel or pretentious. Frequently irreverent, it speaks
to a diverse audience with no set demographic, no gender, race or religion,
occupation or tribe.
DATES
Wednesday 20 July
Friday 22 July
TIME
8pm
PRICE
$40 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road,
Noosaville
DURATION
2 hours, 20 minutes with intermission
BECOMING MELONY BRESTS
Starring MATT DUNSTAN (aka) MELONY BRESTS
What happens in the dressing room, no longer stays in the dressing room.
SUNDAY LUCIA
BURLESQUE STAR
A tantalising special guest appearance by International Burlesque sensation,
Sunday Lucia.
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THIS TRIPLE BILL
PROGRAM IS NOT
TO BE MISSED!
COMEDY 17
A TALE OF FIERY ROMANCE,
PASSION AND INTRIGUE
LORD BYRON’S
DON JUAN
WITH KARIN SCHAUPP AND TAMA MATHESON
Fall under the seductive spell of Don Juan and his equally
charismatic creator – Lord Byron.
DATE
In a refreshing take on the classic tale, acclaimed actor and director Tama
Matheson and internationally renowned guitarist Karin Schaupp weave the epic
poem of Don Juan, with extracts of the author’s own life and the evocative solo
guitar music of Turina, Pujol, Tárrega and more into a unique theatrical event.
The performance scintillates with the romance, passion, humour and intrigue of
one of the greatest adventure stories ever told.
TIME
Thursday 21 July
This unique 90-minute show combines poetry, drama, music and a good dose
of humour in a highly original way, appealing equally to theatre audiences,
literature buffs and concert-goers.
7.30pm
PRICE
$50 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
DURATION
1.5 hours
Don Juan will include music selections from the following works:
FRANCISCO TARREGA Arr. Karin Schaupp
Capricho Arabe
FERNANDO SOR Arr. Karin Schaupp
Variations on a Theme by Mozart, Op.9
JOHN DOWLAND Arr. Karin Schaupp
Allemande (My Lady Hunssdon’s Puffe)
EMILIO PUJOL Tango
TRAD. SCOTTISH Arr. Scott Tennant
Wild Mountain Thyme
JOAQUIN TURINA 2nd Movement from Sonata for Guitar, Op.61
AGUSTIN BARRIOS Aires Andaluces
WILLIAM WALTON Bagatelles Nos 1 & 2
AGUSTIN BARRIOS Barcarole
HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS Study No. 8
MAURO GIULIANI Arr. Karin Schaupp
Sonata Eroica
ANTONIO JOSE Pavana Triste from Sonata for Guitar
VICTOR MOJE SERRANITO Sevillanas
Arr. Karin Schaupp
SEBASTIAN DE YRADIER La Paloma
JOHANN KASPAR MERTZ Fantasy on Themes from Don Giovanni, Op.28
Arr. Karin Schaupp
AGUSTIN BARRIOS Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
QUEENSLAND
BALLET
NOOSA LONG
WEEKEND FESTIVAL
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
THE OGILVIE GROUP
PROUDLY PRESENT
AN EVENING WITH
Laura Hidalgo and Camilo Ramos, Season 2016
Photographer Simon Lekias
Queensland Ballet is proud to return
to Noosa Long Weekend Festival and
present an exciting program of dance
to festival audiences.
DATE
The program will include both contemporary
and neo classical ballets performed by
Queensland Ballet’s Jette Parker Young
Artists and also Company Dancers.
7.30pm
Young Artists will perform Amy
Hollingsworth’s emotionally-charged and
visceral, Cadence Interrupted, a high energy
contemporary work about connection.
Company Dancers will perform the first
Yanela Pinera, Season 2016
Photographer Simon Lekias
and last movement from Ben Stevenson’s
Three Preludes as well as a new ballet
choreographed by Queensland Ballet’s Greg Horsman entitled Back to Bach, a
neo classical work. Together with a fascinating conversation with Queensland
Ballet Artistic Director Li Cunxin.
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Queensland Ballet is a vibrant company offering a program of world-class
classical ballets and inspired contemporary dance works.
Their 2015 performances sold out in record time, and we urge you to secure
your tickets early as this is a must see Festival event.
Saturday 16 July
Sunday 17 July
TIME
PRICE
$80 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
DURATION
2 hours, 20 minutes with intermission
Laura Hidalgo,
Season 2016
Photographer
Simon Lekias
THIS EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM WILL FEATURE BOTH
CONTEMPORARY AND NEO CLASSICAL BALLETS
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DANCE 19
OUR 2016 MODERATORS & INTERVIEWERS
GAIL FORRER
PAUL BARCLAY
PHIL BROWN
Gail Forrer has been a newspaper
journalist /editor on the Sunshine Coast
for 20 years.
Paul Barclay is a presenter and series
producer of Big Ideas on ABC RN. Prior to
this he was presenter of Australia Talks for
six years.
Phil Brown is a Senior Writer with News
Queensland writing for The Courier-Mail,
The Sunday Mail, Brisbane News and other
News Limited publications.
Paul has produced countless stories
for many programs on most ABC radio
networks, has occasionally appeared
on ABC TV, and has produced radio
documentaries for ABC RN’s Background
Briefing.
He is the author of two books of poetry
- Plastic Parables and An Accident in the
Evening and two books of humorous
memoir - Travels with My Angst and Any Guru
Will Do, both published by UQP.
She has studied ceramics, interior design
and is a qualifying Master of Creative
Industries student (Creative writing) CQU.
Gail is working on a book of short stories
with a feminist flavour.
Gail is the editor of Seniors Newspaper
Group.
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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
ISSUES | IDEAS | OPINION
OF THOUGHT
ENCOURAGING THOUGHT TO FLOURISH, ENGAGE AND ENTERTAIN
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL FORUM PROGRAM,
PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST
15-24 JULY 2016
FESTIVAL OF THOUGHT 21
DATE
Saturday 16 July
TIMES
11am – Democracy Debate
12.30pm - Democracy Lunch
PRICES
$37.50 - Democracy debate only
Full Adult (includes booking fee)
CHALLENGES TO THE PRACTICAL
WORKINGS OF DEMOCRACY
Moderator: Paul Barclay, ABC Radio National
You might just be able to put up with
The Panel:
them one at a time, but together, they are
a real challenge to the practical workings
of democracy. They are: –
• Communication of policy via the
‘30 second grab’;
• The changing nature of ‘news’ the 24 hours news cycle and the
pressure this imposes on politicians
and commentators;
• Policy debate reduced to 140 letters
of a Twitter feed;
• The impact of social media;
• The insidious effect of overblown
political correctness.
Sharri Markson
Journalist and Senior Media Writer –
The Australian.
Hon Dr Gary Johns
Adjunct Professor at QUT Business
School and a commentator.
Chris Kenny
Australian political commentator, author
and former political adviser.
Graham Young
Chief editor and publisher of On Line
Opinion, and Executive Director of the
Australian Institute for Progress.
$32.50 - Democracy debate only
Concessions (includes booking fee)
$87.50 - Democracy debate and Lunch
(limited to 50 people) (includes booking fee)
VENUE
RACV Noosa Resort, 94 Noosa Drive,
Noosa Heads
DURATION
90 minutes with Q & A, no intermission
ADDITIONAL
Democracy debate Lunch Offer
Special 2 course Luncheon, with glass of
wine. 12.30pm, 16th July at RACV Noosa
Resort. Numbers strictly limited to 50
people. (Join delegates and moderator for
lunch). Lunch tickets are for shared tables.
DATE
Saturday 23 July
TIME
11am
PRICES
$37.50 - Full Adult
(includes booking fee)
CAN ISIS BE DEFEATED?
Moderator: Paul Barclay, ABC Radio National
A must-listen discussion about Islamic State involving seven key questions —
who are its members, how did they become so powerful, why do people join
them, what do they want, can it be said that Isis is somebody’s fault, how can
they be defeated and how should we respond to attacks like those in Paris?
$32.50 - Concessions
(includes booking fee)
VENUE
RACV Noosa Resort, 94 Noosa Drive,
Noosa Heads
DURATION
90 minutes with Q & A, no intermission
The Panel:
Greg Sheridan
Australian foreign affairs journalist and commentator.
Tom Switzer
Australian columnist and foreign policy analyst; editor of American Review and
presenter of the Between the Lines program aired on Radio National.
David Martin Jones
Associate Professor and Reader at the School of Political Science and
International Studies, University of Queensland. His research expertise includes
International Security, Australian Defence Policy and International Terrorism.
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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
DATE
Monday 18 July
TIMES
10.30am - Forum
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
12.30pm - Forum Lunch
RACV Noosa Resort,
94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
PRICES
$37.50 - Forum only, Full Adult
Allocated seating (includes booking fee)
$32.50 - Forum only, Concessions
(includes booking fee)
$87.50 - Forum and Lunch (limited to 40
people) (includes booking fee)
INSIDERS
DURATION
Returning for the 10th consecutive year, we are delighted to
present Insiders as part of our 2016 Festival.
ADDITIONAL
75 minutes with Q & A, no intermission
Insiders is a news and talk show analysing and discussing Australian politics
with the use of a panel of political journalists and columnists and interviews
with prominent politicians and commentators.
There will be video footage - both profound and perplexing - of
announcements by our leaders, together with the panel’s observations
and predictions – which have historically produced some sensational (and
accurate) forecasts in the past.
Forum Lunch Offer - Special 2 course
Luncheon, with glass of wine. 12.30pm, 18th
July at RACV Noosa Resort. Numbers strictly
limited to 40 people. (Join Chris Uhlman and
fellow Insiders delegates for lunch)
Lunch tickets are for shared tables.
As always this, will be a sell-out and not-to-be-missed event.
LOCAL AUTHORS
IN CONVERSATION
Moderator: Gail Forrer, Seniors Newspaper Group
What is it that allows a book to resonate with its readers?
Plot, character, location, style?
No doubt it is some combination of
all of the above. In our local author’s
forum, three of SE Queensland’s talented
authors will give us their thoughts on the
importance of ‘place’ in their writing.
Join Annah Faulkner, Susan Johnson
and Inga Simpson for this conversation
as they discuss influence of their own
locations in the development of settings
and subject matter.
There is certain to be some fascinating
author insights into their writings.
Annah Faulkner
Annah Faulkner’s debut novel, The
Beloved, won the Kibble Literary Award,
the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award
for an Emerging Queensland Author,
and was shortlisted for the 2013 Miles
15-24 JULY 2016
Franklin Award. Last Day in the Dynamite
Factory is her second novel.
Susan Johnson
Susan Johnson’s novel The Landing
observes what it is to be human and to
love: the betrayals, the long and the short
alliances, the disappointments and the
joys. In 2010, Susan returned from ten
years in London and is a feature writer at
Q weekend magazine.
DATE
Saturday 23 July
TIME
2pm
PRICES
$25 Adult
$20 Concession
(includes booking fee)
VENUE
RACV Noosa Resort, 94 Noosa Drive,
Noosa Heads
DURATION
75 minutes
Inga Simpson
Inga Simpson began her career as a
professional writer for government
before gaining a PhD in creative writing.
Her first novel Mr Wigg was followed by
Nest in 2014, subsequently long listed for
the 2015 Miles Franklin Award. Her new
work is Where the Trees Were.
FESTIVAL OF THOUGHT 23
EVENTS AT A GLANCE (15-19 JULY 2016)
Event
Times
Venue/Location
Page
FRIDAY 15 JULY
Visual Arts
10am - 4pm
Carnivale Infusion on Hastings
Meow Meow
One Act Play Festival
Locale After Dark
5pm
7pm & 9.30pm
7.30pm
8pm
Noosa Regional Gallery
Butter Factory Cooroy
Hastings Street
The J Theatre
Noosa Arts Theatre
Locale, Hastings Street
41
4
5
14
39
SATURDAY 16 JULY
Hugh Mackay - Literary Breakfast
8am
10.30am
11am
11am
12.30pm
1pm & 3pm
1pm
1pm
2pm
3.30pm
7.30pm
8pm
RACV Noosa Resort
Noosa Regional Gallery
Butter Factory Cooroy
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
RACV Noosa Resort
Noosa Civic
RACV Noosa Resort
Aromas Forecourt, Hastings Street
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Gubbi Gubbi people - Noosa River Mouth
Noosa Arts Theatre
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
The J Theatre
Locale, Hastings Street
Visual Arts
10am - 3pm
Creative Movement with Penny Mullen
Democracy Forum
Free Entertainment
Democracy Forum Luncheon
Free Entertainment
Contemporary Dance with Penny Mullen
Heritage Walk
One Act Play Festival
Fosse Technique with Penny Mullen
An Evening with the Queensland Ballet
Locale After Dark
31
32
22
43
22
38
32
42
14
32
19
39
NLWF Kid’s Breakfast
7.30/8.30/9.30am
The Reef Hotel, Noosa
29
Visual Arts
10am - 3pm
Noosa Regional Gallery
Butter Factory Cooroy
41
Film Events - Gravitas and Spear
12.30pm
The J Theatre
27
Free Entertainment
1pm & 3pm
Aromas Forecourt, Hastings Street
38
Heritage Walk
1pm
Tewantin
42
Free Acting Workshops for Kids
1.30pm & 3pm
Bicentennial Hall Annexe
34
41
SUNDAY 17 JULY
Garry Disher – Literary Event
2pm
RACV Noosa Resort
30
Orchestra Seventeen88 4.30pm
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
10
Diva’s al Dente Dinner
6pm
Rickys, Quamby Place
35
An Evening with the Queensland Ballet
7.30pm
The J Theatre
19
Locale After Dark
8pm
Locale, Hastings Street
39
10.30am
12.30pm
1pm
6pm
6pm
7.30pm
8pm
The J Theatre
RACV Noosa Resort
Hastings Street
Noosa Arts Theatre
Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort
The J Theatre
Locale, Hastings Street
23
23
42
14
28
13
39
MONDAY 18 JULY
Insiders Forum
Insiders Luncheon
Heritage Walk
Now Hear This
Slow Food Noosa With Film Once Were Leaders – Max Gillies
Locale After Dark
TUESDAY 19 JULY
Visual Arts
10am - 4pm
Shelley Davidow - Literary Event
Heritage Walk
Mario – Phil Scott and Blake Bowden
Burlesque Masterclass - Sunday Lucia
Once Were Leaders – Max Gillies
Locale After Dark
11am
1pm
2pm
6pm
7.30pm
8pm
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Noosa Regional Gallery
Butter Factory Cooroy
Noosa Arts Theatre
Mill Point
The J Theatre
Noosa Arts Theatre
The J Theatre
Locale, Hastings Street
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
41
30
42
12
33
13
39
EVENTS AT A GLANCE (20-24 JULY 2016)
Event
Times
Venue/Location
Page
WEDNESDAY 20 JULY
Visual Arts
10am - 4pm
Free Entertainment
Showcase on Hastings
Exposing Edith
Heritage Walk
Smoky Jazz and Blues Dinner
Visions Of Earth
Comedy Tonight
Locale After Dark
11am
12pm & 1.15pm
1pm
1pm
6.30pm
7.30pm
8pm
8pm
Noosa Regional Gallery
Butter Factory Cooroy
Noosa Civic
Hastings Street (Starts at Gaston)
Noosa Arts Theatre
Pomona
Wood Fire Grill, Quamby Place
The J Theatre
Noosa Arts Theatre
Locale, Hastings Street
41
43
36
15
42
37
9
17
39
THURSDAY 21 JULY
Visual Arts
10am - 4pm
Morning Tea with Judy Nunn [Literary]
Heritage Walk
Smoky Jazz and Blues Dinner
Don Juan Exposing Edith
Locale After Dark
10.30am
1pm
6.30pm
7.30pm
8pm
8pm
Noosa Regional Gallery
Butter Factory Cooroy
Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort
Eumundi
Wood Fire Grill, Quamby Place
The J Theatre
Noosa Arts Theatre
Locale, Hastings Street
Visual Arts
10am - 4pm
Noosa Regional Gallery
Butter Factory Cooroy
41
Free Entertainment
11am
Noosa Civic
43
Seafood Seduction Luncheon
12pm
Quamby Place (Starts at Wasabi)
36
Heritage Walk
1pm
Cooran
42
Free Entertainment
4pm
Aromas Forecourt, Hastings Street
38
Dame Joan Sutherland Singing Competition
5pm
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
10
Julian Gargiulo in Concert 5pm & 8pm
The J Theatre
11
Twilight Markets
5pm - 9pm
Arcadia Walk, Noosa Junction
44
Comedy Tonight
8pm
Noosa Arts Theatre
17
Locale After Dark
8pm
Locale, Hastings Street
39
41
31
42
37
18
15
39
FRIDAY 22 JULY
SATURDAY 23 JULY
Visual Arts
10am-3pm
ISIS Forum
Song Writing Workshop - Keith Potger
Cole
Free Entertainment
Stand Up For Dummies Workshop
Local Authors Forum
Swing On This
Locale After Dark
11am
11am
1pm & 8pm
1pm & 3pm
1.30pm
2pm
3pm & 8pm
8pm
Noosa Regional Gallery
Butter Factory Cooroy
RACV Noosa Resort
Bicentennial Hall Annexe
Noosa Arts Theatre
Aromas Forecourt, Hastings Street
Bicentennial Hall Annexe
RACV Noosa Resort
The J Theatre
Locale, Hastings Street
41
22
34
15
38
33
23
7
39
SUNDAY 24 JULY
Visual Arts
10am-3pm
Italian Long Lunch
Heritage Walk
Keith Potger Dinner & Show
Locale After Dark
12.30pm
1pm
5.30pm
8pm
15-24 JULY 2016
Noosa Regional Gallery
Butter Factory Cooroy
Noosa Waterfront Restaurant
Kin Kin
Noosa Boathouse
Locale, Hastings Street
41
35
42
8
39
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Coming up next…
the festival
of dreams
On Sunday 7 August, USC transforms
into a wonder-lled fulcrum of ideas,
energy, inspiration and imagination.
Where will your dreams take you?
Sunday, 7 August 2016
usc.edu.au/imaginarium
10am to 2pm
Rise, and shine.
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
NOOSA FILM SOCIETY PRESENT
GRAVITAS
AND SPEAR
SPECTACULAR DOUBLE SCREENING
GRAVITAS
SPEAR
Inspired by the choreographic work
of Penelope Mullen’s ‘Danse Noir’
which premiered in Brisbane 2014,
Gravitas was born.
A young man reconciles ancient
tradition with the modern, urban
world in this debut feature from
Stephen Page, artistic director of
Australia’s renowned Bangarra
Dance Theatre.
Join Penelope ‘In Conversation’ about
the making of Gravitas followed by a
screening of this enthralling art-dance
short film.
While observing Penelope rehearse
the live dance work, renowned author
Stephen Schofield spontaneously penned
evocative words in which he described
the spirit and articulation of the dancers
as they traversed the space with a sense
of gravitas.
And so emerged Gravitas, a film featuring
extraordinary dancers captured by film
makers Richard Keenan and Guy Calaf.
Co-Produced by Louise Howden – Smith
and conceived and choreographed by
Penelope Mullen.
Filmed in the crystal caves at Yanchep,
WA, the film explores the reverence one
feels when immersed within the grandeur
of nature’s architecture.
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This visually arresting film may be
Stephen Page’s directorial debut, but
Page is no stranger to the telling of stories
through movement and images.
As artistic director of the world-renowned
Bangarra Dance Theatre, he has spent
over twenty years interpreting the stories
of Indigenous Australians for global
stages. Now Page brings Bangarra’s
outstanding dance work Spear to the
screen.
DATE
Sunday 17 July
TIME
12.30pm
PRICES
$22.50 Adult (Includes booking fee)
$17.50 Concessions (Includes booking fee)
VENUE
The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
DURATION
2.5 hours with intermission
INCLUSIONS
Dance solo – Tyrel Dulvarie
Screening – Gravitas
In conversation with Penelope Mullen
+Q&A
Short intermission
Screening – Spear (feature film)
SPECIAL ‘LIVE’ SOLO
DANCE PERFORMANCE
BY BANGARRA DANCE
THEATRE’S TYREL DELVARIE,
FEATURED IN GRAVITAS
FILM 27
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH
SLOW FOOD NOOSA PRESENT
DATE
SLOW FOOD WITH FILM
TIME
Chefs Aden Moriarty from Noosa Springs, Matt Golinski and Eric Pernoud
from Maison de Provence will provide a three course feast destined to be
as enjoyable as our featured movie The Hundred Foot Journey.
$100 (includes booking fee)
THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY
Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren) a
French restaurant proprietor with high
standards and a sharp tongue, is put
out when an Indian-English family
take Lumiere by storm. They open an
inexpensive Indian restaurant and infuse
the sleepy town with the spices of India,
transforming the lives of its eccentric
villagers and infuriating their celebrated
neighbour. Only after Madame Mallory
wages culinary wars with Papa (Om
Puri), does she finally agree to mentor
young Hassam (Manish Dayal) leading
him to Paris, the launch of his own
restaurant, and a slew of
new adventures.
Monday 18 July
6pm for 6.30pm
PRICE
VENUE
Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort,
Links Drive, Noosa Heads
DURATION
Approx 4-4.5 hours with intermission
between courses
INCLUSIONS
One welcome glass of sparkling with open
cash bar. Three course dinner inspired by
the film The Hundred Foot Journey
ADDITIONAL
Bookings limited to 100 only, shared tables.
For catering purposes, please inform us of
any dietary requirements when booking.
A succulent treat about family,
nationality and the mysteries of
good taste.
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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
THE HEAT
DATE
Sunday 17 July
TIME
‘IN CONVERSATION’
WITH GARRY DISHER
2pm
PRICES
Moderator: Phil Brown,
News Limited
$25 Adult
$20 Concession
(includes booking fee)
THE HEAT
VENUE
RACV Noosa Resort, 94 Noosa Drive,
Noosa Heads
Wyatt needs a job. A bank job would be
nice, or a security van hold-up. As long
as he doesn’t have to work with cocky
idiots and strung-out meth-heads like
the Pepper brothers. That’s the sort of
miscalculation that buys you the wrong
kind of time.
So he contacts a man who in the past put
him on the right kind of heist. And finds
himself in Noosa, stealing a painting for
Hannah Sten. He knows how it’s done:
case the premises, set up escape routes
and failsafes, get in and get out with the
goods unrecognised. Make a good plan;
back it up with another. And be very, very
careful.
But who is his client? Who else wants that
painting? Sometimes, being very careful
is not enough.
DURATION
1 hour, no intermission
GARRY DISHER
Garry Disher has published almost
fifty titles - fiction, children’s books,
anthologies, textbooks, the Wyatt
thrillers and the Mornington Peninsula
mysteries. He has won numerous awards,
including the German Crime Prize (twice)
and two Ned Kelly Best Crime novel
awards, for Chain of Evidence (2007) and
Wyatt (2010). Garry lives on Victoria’s
Mornington Peninsula.
SHELLEY DAVIDOW ‘IN CONVERSATION’
WHISPERING IN THE BLOOD
Moderator: Gail Forrer,
Seniors Newspaper Group
Garry Disher
“THE WYATT SERIES
REPRESENTS DISHER
AT HIS STYLISH BEST…
WICKED AND WONDERFUL”
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
DATE
Tuesday 19 July
TIME
11am
PRICES
$25 Adult
$20 Concession
(includes booking fee)
FOUR GENERATIONS
OF FLEEING
VENUE
Whisperings in the Blood is an
exquisite, compelling story of courage,
destiny and the search for home.
DURATION
Spanning four continents and 100 years,
Whisperings in the Blood explores, at this
crucial moment in history, the forces of
migration and the emotional legacy that we
inherit from our immigrant ancestors.
Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road,
Noosaville
1 hour, no intermission
Shelley Davidow is originally from South
Africa and the author of 39 books.
“A HAUNTING AND
BEAUTIFUL
FAMILY HISTORY”
BOOKS+PUBLISHING, four-star review
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Shelley Davidow
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
BREAKFAST WITH HUGH MACKAY
Moderator: Phil Brown, News Limited
DATE
Saturday 16 July
TIME
BEYOND BELIEF
8am
Hear one of Australia’s most
respected authors and social
researchers Hugh Mackay talk
about his new book, Beyond Belief:
How we find meaning, with or
without religion.
PRICE
At a time when 61 percent of Australians
still identify as Christian but only 8
percent attend church weekly, Mackay
tackles one of the big questions about
contemporary Australia: how do we find
our sense of meaning and purpose when
religious faith and practice are in such
sharp decline? (And why are enrolments
at church schools skyrocketing?)
1.5 hours (includes breakfast)
He draws on research suggesting that
our quest for a meaningful life depends
on believing in something ‘greater
than ourselves’ and explores what
that ‘something’ might be for today’s
Australians.
Hugh will be interviewed by Phil Brown.
Arts Editor - The Courier-Mail, Deputy
Editor - CANVAS, News Queensland.
$47.50 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
RACV Noosa Resort, 94 Noosa Drive,
Noosa Heads
DURATION
INCLUSIONS
Full Breakfast and ‘In Conversation’ event
HUGH MACKAY
Social researcher and the author of
seventeen books - eleven in the field of
social analysis and ethics, and six novels.
He is a Fellow of the Australian
Psychological Society and has been
awarded honorary doctorates by Charles
Sturt, Macquarie, New South Wales and
Western Sydney universities. In 2015, he
was appointed an Officer of the Order
of Australia. He lives in the Southern
Highlands of New South Wales.
MORNING TEA WITH
JUDY NUNN
DATE
Thursday 21 July
TIME
AM
10.30am
Moderator: Gail Forrer,
Seniors Newspaper Group
PRICES
$37.50 Adult
$32.50 Concession
(includes booking fee)
SPIRITS OF THE GHAN
Bestselling Australian author
Judy Nunn AM has based many of
her novels in remote locations
across Australia. When travelling
on The Ghan three years ago with
husband, author Bruce Venables,
she was instantly inspired.
Spirits of the Ghan tells the tale of two
people involved in completing The Ghan:
Jess Manning, an indigenous Australian
whose role as negotiator between the
Elders and the railway has earnt her
respect amongst all involved with the
project, and Matthew Witherton, a senior
surveyor overseeing the construction of
the line. When their paths finally cross,
their respective cultures collide to reveal
a mystery that demands attention, and
could well affect the completion of the
mighty railway.
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Hugh Mackay
VENUE
JUDY NUNN AM
Judy Nunn’s career has been long,
illustrious and multifaceted. After
combining her internationally successful
acting career with scriptwriting for
television and radio, Judy decided in the
90s to turn her hand to prose.
Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort,
Links Drive, Noosa
DURATION
75 minutes
INCLUSIONS
Includes Morning Tea and ‘In Conversation’
event
Her first three novels, The Glitter Game,
Centre Stage and Araluen, set respectively
in the worlds of television, theatre and
film, became instant bestsellers, and the
rest is history, quite literally in fact.
In 2015 Judy was made a Member of
the Order of Australia for her ‘significant
service to the performing arts as a
scriptwriter and actor of stage and
screen, and to literature as an author’.
Judy Nunn AM
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DANCE…
DANCE…
DANCE…
WITH PENELOPE MULLEN
Three wonderful dance workshops have been especially created by
Dancer, Choreographer and Artistic Director Penelope Mullen for
Noosa Long Weekend Festival.
DATE
This is a special opportunity for you to join one of the finest choreographers in
Australia in an intimate dance masterclass/workshop environment.
(1) 10.30am, (2) 1pm and (3) 3.30pm
1. Creative Dance/Movement, Beginners - 10.30am
$35 (includes booking fee)
Saturday 16 July
TIMES
PRICE
An introduction to creative dance incorporating basic postures and rhythm.
Together we immerse ourselves in a range of musical styles to express and
interpret life through the joy of dance.
VENUE
Wear comfortable clothes, bare feet or socks and bring bottle of water and a small
towel. 12 years and over. Beginners to experienced, no experience required.
DURATION
2. Contemporary Dance Workshop - 1pm
ADDITIONAL
A combination of contemporary styles that culminate in a short choreographed
combination. A fast moving class to expand technical and creative techniques.
A dynamic session which combines energy with the love of contemporary dance.
Wear comfortable clothes, bare feet or socks and bring bottle of water and a small
towel. 12 years and over – adult elementary to advanced level.
3. Fosse Workshop - 3.30pm
This workshop focusses upon the basic elements of the famous and unique
Bob Fosse. The style centres around specific shapes, postures and movement
vocabularies which together form the elegance and precision that is the
‘Fosse’ Style.
Wear comfortable clothes heels/chorus shoes optional or Jazz shoes (Bare feet ok)
and bring bottle of water and a small towel. 12 years and over – adult elementary to
advanced level.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran College,
115 Eumundi Road, Noosaville
Each workshop 1.5 hours
Strictly limited to 30 people for each
dance class.
Minors under 18, must be accompanied
by an adult (over 18 years) and carer
must remain with minor for duration of
workshop.
DANCE WORKSHOPS
KINDLY SUPPORTED BY
PRESENTING PATRON TIM FAIRFAX AC
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
RELEASE YOUR INHIBITIONS AND TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE!
BURLESQUE
MASTERCLASS WITH
SUNDAY
LUCIA
Join Burlesque Star Sunday
Lucia for an intimate and unique
burlesque experience.
No previous burlesque experience is
necessary, however you should be
prepared to release your inhibitions and
explore the exotic dancer within.
Participants need to be at least 18 years
of age, and bring along anything you
feel you would like to utilise - props for
a burlesque class include clothing to
take off, props to hold and play with hats, gloves, lingerie, corsetry, anything
else you would like to work with.
You need to wear clothes that you feel
comfortable in for the class and shoes
that you can walk in; heels are great but
not essential.
STAND UP FOR DUMMIES
COMEDY WORKSHOP with MANDY NOLAN
Tuesday 19 July
TIME
6pm
PRICES
$50 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road,
Noosaville
DURATION
2 hours
ADDITIONAL
Strictly limited to 25 people
Participants must be over 18 years of age
This is a unique one-off Burlesque
Masterclass/Workshop experience,
with numbers limited to 25 people.
This private masterclass will be held at
Noosa Arts Theatre and participants will
have opportunity to utilise the stage,
towards creating a sense of artistry and
performing.
DATE
Saturday 23 July
TIME
1.30pm
In just three hours, Mandy will
teach participants to reframe
everyday challenges with comedy
and reveal the magic of just
how to turn those niggles and
irritations into a killer comedy
routine! No need to bring
anything, except yourself!
PRICE
Mandy Nolan has performed as a standup comedian for more than 25 years.
She was just 17 when she first found
herself on stage, braving wild crowds as
a beginner stand up. “It was terrifying!
I was terrible!” she laughs. “Fortunately
I have high self-esteem, so I didn’t seem
to notice!”
ADDITIONAL
Nolan credits resilience and
persistence in paving the way for a
stand-up comedy career that has not
only endured, it has impressed comedic
legends such as Austen Tayshus who
declared that “she is one of the strongest
female talents in the country”.
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DATE
$50 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Noosa Bicentennial Community Centre,
Annex Building, Bicentennial Drive,
Sunshine Beach
DURATION
3 hours
Participants must be 15 plus years. Minors
under 18 years, must be accompanied by an
adult (over 18 years) and carer must remain
with minor for duration of workshop.
Strictly limited to 15 people.
COMEDY WORKSHOP
KINDLY SUPPORTED BY
PRESENTING PATRON TIM FAIRFAX AC
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SONGWRITING
DATE
Saturday 23 July
WORKSHOP
TIME
11am
WITH
KEITH POTGER AO
PRICE
$22.50 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Noosa Bicentennial Community Centre,
Annex Building, Bicentennial Drive,
Sunshine Beach
FOUNDING MEMBER
OF THE SEEKERS
DURATION
1 hour
ADDITIONAL
As a founding member of the internationally famous The Seekers,
Keith Potger AO is known to countless fans and this is obvious in the
welcome given to him by audiences round the world.
This rare opportunity to join Keith for a songwriter’s workshop is open to a
limited number of people. Open to all ages for people who have some level
of skill in song, lyric writing. Participants should bring a note book and some
examples of their previous work (if any) in written form.
Keith Potger’s musical career started well before The Seekers first stormed
the UK charts in 1965. He is a self-taught musician, playing the banjo, 6 and 12
string guitars and keyboards.
He contributed the distinctive 12 string guitar riffs to The Seekers’ chart topping
recordings, augmenting the wonderful lead voice of Judith Durham and the
boys’ ear-catching harmonies and instrumental talents.
Strictly limited to 30 people.
Minors under 18 years, must be accompanied
by adult (over 18 years) and carer must
remain with minor for duration of workshop.
SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
KINDLY SUPPORTED BY
KEITH POTGER AO AND
PRESENTING PATRON TIM FAIRFAX AC
FREE ACTING
WORKSHOPS
FOR KIDS
DATE
ACTIVATE!
COMMUNICATE!
CONNECT!
FREE Workshops
Acting & Audition Coach, teacher,
writer, and Artistic Director of XS
Entertainment, Xanthe Coward,
will take kids through the basics
of acting and leaving a lasting
impression on audition panels and
audiences.
Activate your voice and body, and avoid
becoming a ‘talking head’ by connecting
your voice and body. Learn audition
basics and how to make a great first
impression by connecting confidently and
authentically with the panel. Develop the
skills and confidence to connect with an
audience and leave a lasting impression.
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Sunday 17 July
TIMES
1.30pm to 2.30pm (9-14 years)
3pm to 4pm (15-18 years)
PRICE
VENUE
Noosa Bicentennial Community Centre,
Annex Building, Bicentennial Drive,
Sunshine Beach
DURATION
Each workshop 1 hour
ADDITIONAL
Discuss performance and professional
pathways before becoming
a Theatresports Hero.
Two specially designed workshops are
available, for 9-14 years of age and 15-18
years of age.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY
PRESENTING PATRON TIM FAIRFAX AC
Minors under 18 years must be
accompanied by an adult (over 18 years)
and carer must remain with minor for
duration of workshop.
Strictly limited capacity – 25 students
maximum per workshop.
Students MUST register with NLWF office to
secure their placement.
Telephone (07) 5474 2544
(Mon-Fri, 10am -4pm) to reserve your space.
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SETTLER’S COVE PRESENT
DIVAS AL DENTE
DATE
Sunday 17 July
TIME
6pm for 6.30pm
PRICES
$130 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Rickys River Bar & Restaurant,
2 Quamby Place, Noosa
DURATION
Approx 3 hours
INCLUSIONS
Welcome glass of bubbles, three course
dinner and wonderful performances by
Belladiva.
ADDITIONAL
SUPERB DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT AT
RICKYS RIVER BAR AND RESTAURANT
Bookings limited to 120 only, shared tables.
For catering purposes, please inform us of
any dietary requirements when booking.
What do you get when you combine
four young sopranos, sublime
operatic harmonies and more than
a bit of sass? Belladiva!
Enjoy a welcome glass of bubbles, followed
by a three course ‘European’ influenced
dinner, and between courses, be enchanted
with performances by Belladiva.
DATE
Sunday 24 July
TIME
Midday for 12.30pm start
PRICE
ITALIAN LONG LUNCH
GREAT FOOD, LOCATION, ENTERTAINMENT & COMPANY!
In Italy, long lunches see families
and friends getting together
around the table to share warm
conversation, good wine and
beautifully prepared food.
Enjoy a mouth-watering feast whilst
relaxing and enjoying an afternoon
of traditional Italian flavours. As a
special highlight, be entertained by the
wonderfully talented Blake Bowden and
Phil Scott with an ‘Italian infused’ musical
performance.
We are delighted to present this final
NLWF 2016 lunch-music event in
association with Noosa Waterfront.
BLAKE BOWDEN - most recently, Blake
starred as Lieutenant Cable in Opera
Australia’s South Pacific. Blake also
played Lysander in the Australian tour of
Eamon Flack’s acclaimed production of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and was a
principal artist in the international tour
of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
PHIL SCOTT is a writer, performer and
musical director. With Jonathan Biggins
he wrote a new libretto for Offenbach’s
Orpheus in the Underworld, produced by
Opera Australia in 2013. He co-writes and
stars in the Sydney Theatre Company’s
annual political satire The Wharf Revue.
$97.50 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar,
142 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
DURATION
Approx 3 hours
INCLUSIONS
Welcome glass of Prosecco, four course
Italian Long Lunch and performance with
Blake Bowden and Phil Scott.
ADDITIONAL
Bookings limited to 120 only, shared tables.
For catering purposes, please inform us of
any dietary requirements when booking.
Buon appetito!
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SHOW
CASE
ON HASTINGS
A GASTRONOMICAL
ADVENTURE
DATE
Wednesday 20 July
TIME
12pm
PRICE
$115 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Gaston, Locale and Sails,
Hastings Street Noosa Heads
(Starts at Gaston)
DURATION
Approx 3 hours
INCLUSIONS
Three fabulous restaurants in the heart of Noosa each showcasing
a signature dish.
Enjoy three superb signature dishes created by well-known chefs Dan Penfold
(Gaston), Andy Davies (Locale) and Paul Lette (Sails).
Selected signature course and a glass of
wine at each participating restaurant, plus small dessert offering at Sails.
ADDITIONAL
2nd sitting option (1.15pm, July 20)
will go on sale, subject to demand
The journey begins at Gaston where a warm welcome awaits you. Here the scene
will be set for a memorable afternoon with a sensational dish complemented by a
specially selected wine.
A short walk along Hastings Street to our next restaurant Locale where a mouthwatering Taste of Italy in food and wine awaits. Delizioso!
Finally, a pleasant stroll along Noosa Boardwalk to enjoy the spectacular view at
Sails, to enjoy your final scrumptious signature dish, followed by a small sweet treat
to end your adventure in a delectable way.
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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
GREAT DINNER, ENTERTAINMENT AND VIBE AT WOOD FIRE GRILL
DATES
Wednesday 20 July
Thursday 21 July
TIME
6.30pm
PRICES
$97.50 (includes booking fee)
VENUE
Wood Fire Grill, 2 Quamby Place, Noosa
INCLUSIONS
Welcome glass of bubbles, three course
dinner and Smoky Jazz and Blues with
David Bentley Trio throughout evening.
ADDITIONAL
SMOKY JAZZ AND BLUES
Bookings limited to 60 only, shared tables.
For catering purposes, please inform us of
any dietary requirements when booking.
DAVID BENTLEY TRIO
Pianist/singer/songwriter David Bentley digs deep to deliver a smoky
blend of bluesy jazz that draws a wide range of influences from
sophisticated jazz trios to New Orleans street beats.
It’s a fusion of jazz standards, hip grooves, original songs and romping rhythm ‘n’
blues that evolves organically as the night unfolds.
Andrew Shaw
Ric Halstead
The David Bentley Trio – aka DB3 – features the nimble and inventive acoustic bass
playing of Andrew Shaw along with the savvy sax of Ric Halstead.
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AROMAS MAGIC
FREE ENTERTAINMENT
DATES & TIMES
Saturday 16 July, 1pm and
3pm Nickelby the Magician
Friday 22 July, 4pm
Nickelby the Magician Saturday
23 July, 1pm and 3pm Nickelby
the Magician
PRICE
Free Entertainment
VENUE
Aromas Forecourt, Hastings Street, Noosa
DURATION
1 hour shows commencing at times
indicated above
Enjoy some great food and beverage
at Aromas, whilst the kids are
entertained for free!
AROMAS MAGIC PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Starring Nickelby the Magician and
Ric Halstead - Music Infusion.
feel the passion
workingplanet
web
print
multimedia
www.workingplanet.com.au
supporting the Noosa Long Weekend since 2007
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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
AFTER
DARK
Sunday Lucia
Adam Flower
Melony Brests
Michael Griffiths
Michelle Lamarca
Blake Bowden & Phil Scott
Simon Russell Baker
Mandy Nolan
Evy Pikler
Stan May
• Where do our festival stars go to relax after their performances?
DATES
• Where can you become part of the Noosa ‘after dark’ social crowd
and enjoy top shelf scheduled entertainment nightly or catch an impromptu song from one our guest artists?
TIME
• Where can you enjoy great food, beverage and ambience?
• Where can you catch a nightly scintillating performance by International Burlesque Sensation Sunday Lucia?
• Where can you enjoy all the above, every night of the festival?
LOCALE AFTER DARK!
Join our charismatic compere Sam Coward, 8 until late, every night of
the festival! Including great artists nightly, featuring;
• Sunday Lucia – International Burlesque Sensation
• Adam Flower Trio
• Michelle Lamarca and Simon Russell Baker - Gambler
Friday 15 July until
Sunday 24 July (Inclusive)
From 8pm till late nightly
PRICES
Free Entertainment
Food and Beverage priced as per Locale
menu and charged on consumption
VENUE
Locale, 62 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
ADDITIONAL
Dinner reservations strongly
recommended.
Limited seating capacity.
Entry (without reservations) subject to
availability and not guaranteed.
• Melony Brests
• Ric Halstead
• Evy Pikler and Stan May
LOCALE AFTER DARK
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
• Nightly impromptu ‘pop up’ appearances by visiting artists are likely!
TO BOOK FOR LOCALE AFTER DARK
Telephone Locale (07) 5447 5111 or visit localenoosa.com.au
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Proudly supporting the arts in Noosa & celebrating 17 years
of service to the Noosa community
111 Goodchap St, Noosaville 4566
Ph: 07 5455 9200
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www.noosahospital.com.au
Bespoke
Paper
Papermakers of
Queensland
Judy Barrass, 2014, Jumping Jacks, image supplied by the artist
24 June – 3 August 2016
Bespoke Paper is exuberant
collection of works on, and of,
paper showcasing the diversity
and scope of what paper artists
can create from their gentle art
form.
Judy Barrass, 2014, Paper Theatre, image supplied by the artist
Susan Zela Bissett, 2015, Splendid, cast
paper mixed fibres including local earth and
botanicals, overpainted with watercolours, 22cm
x 25cm x 2cm, image supplied by the artist
11A Maple Street, Cooroy 4563 | P: 07 5442 6665
Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4pm | Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm
www.butterfactoryartscentre.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram:
facebook.com/Cooroy-Butter-Factory-Arts-Centre-183778995013148
www.instagram.com/butterfactoryartscentre/
15-24 JULY 2016
From whimsical Victorianinspired paper toys to
harmonious symphonies of
the earthy tones of papers
hand-made through ingenious
alchemy from backyard plants
and weeds, this exhibition offers
a new appreciation for the
possibilities of paper.
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HERITAGE WALKS 2016
Eight fascinating Heritage
Walks to choose from…
FREE Guided Tours
DATE
WALK
PRESENTER
INFORMATION
Sat 16/7
Gubbi Gubbi
Gubbi Gubbi people
including Dr Eve Fesl
Meeting Point: Noosa River Mouth
Walk duration: 2 hours.
Sun 17/7
Tewantin
George Pearce
Meeting Point: Children’s Water Play area next to
Noosa Marina. Walk duration: 2½ hours.
Complimentary refreshments.
Mon 18/7
Hastings St
Michelle Freeman
Meeting Point: Lions Car Park opposite Halse
Lodge. Walk duration: 2½ hours.
Complimentary refreshments.
These are FREE Noosa Long Weekend
Festival events. See table for details of
Meeting Points.
Tues 19/7
Mill Point
Stephen Nichols
Meeting Point: Queensland Parks and Wildlife
Service office at Elanda Point
Walk duration: 3½ hours.
NOTE
Wed 20/7
Pomona
Noosa Museum
Meeting Point: Noosa Museum, 29 Factory St,
Pomona. Walk duration: 2 hours
Complimentary refreshments.
Thurs 21/7
Eumundi
Wendy Birrell
Meeting Point: Discover Eumundi Heritage and
Visitor Centre, 73 Memorial Ave, Eumundi. Walk
duration: 1½ hours. Complimentary refreshments.
Fri 22/7
Cooran
Noosa Museum
Meeting Point: Car Park near Cooran Recreation
Club, Bridge St, Cooran. Walk duration: 2 hours.
Complimentary refreshments
Sun 24/7
Kin Kin*
John News
Meeting Point: Black Ant Café, Main St, Kin Kin
Walk Duration: 2 hours.
Complimentary refreshments and local produce.
All Walks begin at 1pm.
No need to book - simply turn up.
To celebrate the 15th annual Kin Kin
Heritage Walk, there will also be a Heritage
Lunch available for $15 at 12 noon at
the Black Ant Café. (Bookings essential –
Ph: 5485 4177)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Noosa Long Weekend Office 9pm - 5pm
Telephone (07) 5474 2544
Email: [email protected]
Art installations by Jan Dunlop, Pam Walpole & Yanni Van Zijl at the Noosa Regional Gallery,
Noosa Arts Theatre and ‘the j’ to celebrate the spirit of creativity for the Noosa Long Weekend Festival.
art x3
Sunshine Coast based
, are three visual artists producing exciting artworks
for events, exhibitions, corporate and public spaces. Commissions welcomed.
Our project is supported by
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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Come along to Noosa Civic and
enjoy some great free family
entertainment starring Nick
Britt aka NICKLEBY THE MAGICIAN
in a fast paced,action packed
magic show, and featuring
Groovalicious music with
Ric Halstead.
DATES & TIMES
Saturday 16 July – 11am
Wednesday 20 July – 11am
Friday 22 July – 11am
PRICE
Free Entertainment
VENUE
Noosa Civic shopping centre (food court)
DURATION
1 hour shows commencing at times
indicated above
FAMILY FUN
AT NOOSA CIVIC
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FREE ENTERTAINMENT
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL TEAM
Festival Director
Festival Bookkeeper
Production Manager
National Publicist
Festival Assistant
Festival Ticketing
Lighting Designer
Sound Engineer
Stage Manager/s
Transport Co-ordinator Graphic Design & Program Social Media Marketing
Festival Photographer Festival Volunteer Coordination
Ian Mackellar
Helen Bandera
Guy Harrison
Giorgi Ciot
Meghan Halverson
Kate Hart
Paul Shillito
Cameron Elias
Anthony Wade-Cooper – The J Theatre
Stephen Moore – Noosa Arts Theatre
Garth Donaldson
Synda Turnbull, Louise Beaty
and the team at Design Central
Kate Sanders
Barry Alsop, Eyes Wide Open Image
Dr. Ian Wright
CO-FOUNDERS AND PATRONS
OF THE NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL
David Williamson and Kristin Williamson
NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Committee
Johanne Wright
Gary Trevithick
Simon Gamble
Gail Thoms
Stan May – Marketing Co-Ordinator
Dennis Pitman – Funding Co-Ordinator
Anna Richardson
Sam Coward
Xanthe Coward
FESTIVAL PATRON’S CIRCLE
The Noosa Long Weekend Festival gratefully acknowledges
the wonderful support from our 2016 Festival Patron’s Circle.
Presenting
John & Ingrid Rorke
Chris Childs
Anonymous
Tim Fairfax AC
Silver
Platinum
Michael Crouch AO
Ian & Sue Le Fevre
Stan & Carol May
Chic Wilson OAM &
Mrs Pamela Wilson
Gold
Earle & Penny Bailey
John Deshon AM &
Gwenyth Yuill
Raymond Kirby AO &
Mrs Deirdre Kirby
Meg Lawrence
Richard & Amanda McCarthy
Brian Mitchell &
Lorraine Clarke
Dr David Nimmo BEM &
Mrs Eleanor Nimmo OAM
Bob & Josie Ansett
Richard Clayton &
Ros McCauley
Lou & Kay Cordony
Peter & Meredith Crowley
Darryl & Colleen Dent
Kevin & Patricia Feeney
John & Catriona Keily
Bruce & Liz Mackenzie-Forbes
Wendy Nelson
Ron & Lynn Scott
Barry & Kathi Smith
Dick & Jenny Smith
Don & Denise Turkington
Dr Alan & Mrs Georgina West
Additional Patron Donation
Penny Bailey
PROGRAMMING SUB COMMITTEE
Johanne Wright
Ian Mackellar
Stan May
Sam Coward
Xanthe Coward
Ross Burgess (Literature)
Simon Gamble, Jock Robertson (Festival of Thought)
Phil McGrath (Heritage Walks) Nina Shadforth (Visual Arts)
Chris Comer (Visual Arts)
SPECIALTY EVENTS &
PATRONS CO-ORDINATOR Jane Pitman
Barb Allen
Kim Clarke Garth Donaldson Shirley Nichols
Stefan Prystupa
LIFE MEMBERS
Brett Dean
Karen Mitchell
Annie Grossman
John Keily
Ros McCauley
Kate Hart
Simon Gamble
Amanda Anthopoulos
Jo Clayton Mike Harker
Sue Nyman
Ildiko Tripsanski
Selena Cannon
Wendy Cutting
Bob Mirams
Shirley Page
Judy Williams
SPECIAL THANKS
Our Festival Volunteers who work tirelessly before and during the festival.
ONLINE www.noosalongweekend.com or
www.thej.com.au - the quickest way to secure tickets 24/7.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
TELEPHONE Call The J Booking Office on (07) 5329 6560
Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm. Visa and Mastercard are
accepted ($3.50 Phone Transaction fee applies)
IN PERSON Visit The J Box Office, at 60 Noosa Drive,
Noosa Junction Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm.
Cash, Visa and Mastercard accepted.
TICKET PURCHASES - Terms & Conditions
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Cartwrights Lawyers
Countryside Realty Noosa
Gibsons Espresso Bar & Homewares
Holman McGregor Financial Services
Rococo Bistro & Bar
Karen Mitchell (FCA Chartered Accountant), Mary Ryan Books, Scott Braby
and the team at The J Theatre, the team at Design Central, Noosa Chorale and
all Friends and Sponsors of the Noosa Long Weekend Festival.
BOOKING INFORMATION
1. Door sales are not guaranteed. Pre-purchase is advised.
2. Tickets for events in venues other than The J should
be purchased in advance, either online, via telephone,
or in person at The J. The J Box Office hours Monday
to Friday 9am – 4:30pm. Tickets for Noosa Arts Theatre
performances can also be purchased at the Noosa Arts
Counter 9am to 2pm Tuesday to Friday and Saturday 9am
to midday during productions.
3. All tickets can be posted registered post ($4.50 and if
purchased more than 10 days before a Performance)
or Box Office collection as requested. Registered Post
will still be available at $4.50 after your transaction is
completed, simply call The J on 07 5329 6560 with credit
card details to arrange.
4. Tickets purchased for events held at The J can be
collected anytime at The J during box office hours
Aaction Traffic
Café Le Monde Glen Elmes MP
Gregor and Lewis Bespoke Travel
The Reef Hotel
Vine Investment Planners
FESTIVAL TEAM LEADERS FOR 2016
FRIENDS CO-ORDINATOR Kay Barker
Kristin and David Williamson
Rowland Hill
Claire Fell
Peter Maher
Ric Clayton
Leonie Palmer Fisher
Michael Gloster
FESTIVAL BUSINESS FRIENDS 2016
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DURING THE FESTIVAL The J Box Office is Mon-Fri during
the festival from 9am – 4.30pm and Saturday (16th and 23rd July)
9am – 1pm. Additionally, the box office will be open 60 minutes
prior to each performance start time (for events held at
The J Theatre).
FOR YOUR ACCOMMODATION NEEDS please call Noosa Visitor
Information Centre Free Booking Service 13000 NOOSA (66672)
or visitnoosa.com.au or noosalongweekend.com for Stay and
Play bookings.
(Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or 60 minutes prior to
the show commencing. Tickets purchased for events
at venues other than The J, can be collected from The J
during normal box office hours, or, from the venue in the
hour prior to event start time. (For events held outside
The J, please approach the Noosa Long Weekend Festival
volunteer to collect your tickets prior to entry).
Tickets are ‘allocated seating’ – unless specified.
For those patrons wishing to be seated together for
restaurant events, please indicate (by surname) at the
time of booking. This ability is available online, by phone,
and in person at The J.
It is not possible to exchange, refund or return completed
bookings.
Program details are correct at the time of printing but
are subject to change where necessary and without
notice.
9. If you are not happy with the internet allocated seating,
please contact The J with your preferences, before
proceeding with your booking (07) 5329 6560 ($3.50
phone transaction charge applies if booking over the
phone).
10.I acknowledge and consent to photographs and
electronic images being taken of me before, during or
after the event by an official representative of the NLW
festival. I acknowledge and agree that such photographs
and electronic images are owned by the event organiser
and that the event organiser and event sponsors may
use the image for promotional use. These images, my
name and my event results may be used for reporting
purposes or other purposes at any time by any form of
media without my further consent being necessary. The
event organiser is not responsible for photographs and
electronic images taken by persons who are not an official
representative of the NLW festival.
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1. The J
60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction
Tel (07) 5329 6560
8. Aromas Forecourt
32 Hastings St, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5474 9788
15. Noosa Waterfront Restaurant
142 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Tel (07) 5474 4444
2. Noosa Arts Theatre
163 Weyba Rd, Noosaville
Tel (07) 5449 9343
9. Rickys River Bar & Restaurant
2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5447 2455
3. Noosa Regional Gallery
9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Tel (07) 5329 6145
10. Wasabi
2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5449 2443
16. Good Shepherd Lutheran College
115 Eumundi-Noosa Road,
Noosaville.
Tel (07) 5449 8600
4. Noosa Reef Hotel
19 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5430 7500
11. Rock Salt
2/2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5449 2255
5. Gaston
5/50 Hastings St, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5447 4566
12. Wood Fire Grill
2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5473 5904
6. Locale Noosa Restaurant & Bar
62 Hastings St, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5447 5111
13. RACV Noosa Resort
94 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5341 6300
20. Butter Factory Arts Centre
11A Maple Street, Cooroy
Tel (07) 5442 6665
7. Sails Restaurant
75 Hastings St, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5447 4235
14. Noosa Boathouse Restaurant
194 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Tel (07) 5440 5070
21. Noosa Junction Twilight Markets
Arcadia Walk, Noosa Junction
17. Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort
Links Drive, Noosa Heads
Tel (07) 5440 3333
18. Noosa Civic
28 Eenie Creek Rd, Noosaville
Tel (07) 5440 7900
19. Bicentennial Hall Annexe
Bicentennial Dr, Sunshine Beach
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Noosa is situated on the Sunshine Coast,
Queensland on the East Coast of Australia.
Sunshine Coast Airport is located 30
minutes from Noosa near Maroochydore,
the airport has daily flights to and from
Sydney and Melbourne. Brisbane Airport
(domestic and international) is 1.5 hours
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Tourism Noosa Information Centre
1800 002 624
(07) 5430 5000
61 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
www.visitnoosa.com.au
Getting around Noosa
Suncoast Cabs - 131 008
Translink (bus services) - 131 230
Noosa Ferry - (07) 5449 8442
Drive
1.5 hours north of Brisbane
on the Bruce Highway
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