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Details of the 2019 festival:
(so you can see the sort of things we usually offer)
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SURREY HILLS MUSIC FESTIVAL: SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2019
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LIMELIGHT
Jazz blues // 11:15am - 12:00pm 
With standing ovations at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, young Melbourne trio Limelight will wow you with their versatile and skilful jazz, blues and fusion interpretations.
MELBOURNE SCOTTISH FIDDLERS
Scottish instrumental // 12:15pm - 1:00pm
​​Bringing together the best of community music with the enthusiasm and knowledge of Scottish traditional and contemporary music.
WOODY'S WORLD
Music for kids // 1:15pm - 2:00pm
​A Melbourne based producer of high quality and original chidlren's music, live performance and ukulele fun.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS // 2:00pm - 2:15pm
OUR LADY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SKIPPING CLUB
Activity // 2:15pm - 2:30pm
​Double unders, scissors, and pretzels are just a few of the skills these boys and girls will perform in choreographed routines to some of the latest popular music.
CATCH23BLUES
Blues // 2:30pm - 3:15pm
A Solid Blues Rock machine with a tight rhythm section , smokin' guitars and great vocals. 
GREY HORIZON
Melodic rock // 3:30pm - 4:15pm
 4 piece band from the Mornington Peninsula, with great beats, transcending lyrics and strong musicality. 
BLACK TUESDAY AND THE DREAM CHASERS
Rock // 4:30pm - 5:00pm
​9 local musicians with a disability, with tonnes of ABILITY. They will blow your socks off, performing hits from the eighties to current pop tunes. 
THE STRIKERS 
Rock // 5:15pm - 5:45pm
​6 musicians with a disability and infectious ability will keep your feet stomping and hips swaying with classic rock renditions, even involving a didgeridoo!
THE GREAT UNKNOWN
Country blues // 6:00pm - 6:45pm
​Performing original material, their debut album "Cemetery Road" is currently 14 on the Blues/Roots Airplay Chart.
ONE DAY KINGS
Indie, punk rock // 7:00pm - 7:45pm
​Alternative and pop punk that’ll knock your socks off with their super energetic performances and head banging, fist pumpin tunes.
SMOKING FIGS
Pop rock // 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Have been playing their own brand of eclectic rock music for over 6 years, with influences from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. 
THE CHRIS COMMERFORD BAND
Blues rock // 9:00pm - 9:45pm
​This blossoming six-piece will captivate music fans with their bright and heartening fusion of blues, rock and jazz.
DIRTY RASCALS
Rock roots // 10:00pm - 10:45pm
​Transformational, epic rock, rich with vocal harmonies and a driving rhythm section. Guaranteed to end our Festival with a bang!
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RECHOIRED
Easy listening // 1:30pm - 2:00pm
A popular community choir from Surrey Hills. 
CHICKS WITH PICKS 
Vocal instrumental // 2:15pm - 2:45pm
​A joyous performance of ukulele greats and guitar classics, with spontaneous harmony singing, and impressive twiddly bits.
WITH ONE VOICE 
Popular and show tunes // 3:00pm - 3:30pm
An uplifting performance by an all inclusive community choir conducted by Kym Dillon on keyboards. 
SUE POLITZ & RICHARD HOY
Classical // 3:45pm - 4:15pm

​Popular Arias from Handel's Messiah for soprano accompanied on organ. 
SHNUKERS
Instrumental popular // 4:30pm - 5:00pm
​A fun and diverse band of Ukulele enthusiasts based at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre. 
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ORGANIC JOE
Progressive folk // 11:30am - 12:15pm
​An energetic fusion of contemporary folk, rock, pop, blues & roots, delivering dynamic original songs that are quirky, whimsical and satirical. 
GOOD GIRL SONG PROJECT
Folk // 12:30pm - 1:15pm
​Leading folk musicians present a powerful account of a voyage that thousands of brave young women voluntarily took to Australia in the 1830’s.
45DEGREES
Jazz contemporary // 1:30pm - 2:15pm
An acoustic duo that blurs the boundaries creating a uniquely refreshing musical style.
ROBERT ROTHKO
Acoustic pop // 2:30pm - 3:15pm
​​American-Australian artist delivering well-crafted songs with irresistible melodies, with inspiration from the greats of the 70s. 
THE WEEPING WILLOWS
Country folk // 3:30pm - 4:15pm
​With 5CMAA & 4CMC award nominations, these old souls are steeped in Bluegrass tradition and draped in Gothic Americana imagery.
JARROD SHAW
​Blues & roots // 4:30pm - 5:15pm
​Delivering a soulful blues show, Jarrod blends his unique guitar approach with wailing blues harp and a powerful voice.
FOLK TRAIN
Folk // 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Australian/Celtic blend of original and traditional folk, combining toe tapping, sing along songs with tuneful ballads and harmonies. 
BLUE TANGO
Jazz cabaret // 6:30pm - 7:15pm
​An acoustic duo that specialise in creative arrangements of jazz, blues, latin and ragtime classics.
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BENOIT 
Folk // 11:30pm - 12:15pm 
​A singer-songwriter from The Basin with melodic and reflective music, with soulful lyrics.
CADENCE 
Folk // 12:30pm - 1:15pm
A six piece vocal and instrumental music group with a wide range of styles, including many a’capella items. 
JAZZ NOTES DUO
Jazz // 1:30pm - 2:15pm
​This Duo combines the delicate sounds of flute and cool jazz guitar to play a mix of gentle and upbeat jazz with classical, pop and Latin twists.
BANDZ
Musical theatre, classical // 2:30pm - 3:00pm
​Bella (12) and Zac (9) will present a mixture of music theatre, classical, jazz vocal songs broken up by short cello pieces.
SURREY HILLS COMMUNITY CHOIR
Community // 3:15pm - 3:45pm
​The Surrey Hills Community Choirs brings the community spirit together with their enthusiasm and passion for music. 
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UKULELE WORKSHOP
Activity // 12:00pm - 1:00pm
​Have fun with the SCHNUkers, as they lead an interactive Workshop for interested people of all ages who wish to experience the joy of the Ukulele, and Music! There will be some spare Ukes available; however BYO Uke if possible.
TRASH PUPPETS
Activity // 1:30pm - 4:30pm
​Trash Puppets is on a mission to save the world.... one puppet at a time. Kids and adults can create their very own, puppets, made completely out of recycled and reused materials. No glue or paint required! Trash Puppets makes sustainability FUN for people of all ages. 
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FACE PAINTING
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Free face painting in the Chandler Room in the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre. 
Got kids and not sure where to take them? Check out our performances and activities for kids! 
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Want a downloadable program? Click through the button below! 
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Surrey Hills Music Festival is made possible by our support from the City of Boroondara, the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre and the local community.  ​

Surrey Hills Music Festival
musicfestival@surreyhillsnc.org.au
03 9890 2467

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