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Our 'cover girls' Chris While & Julie Matthews have taken out 'BEST DUO' in this year's prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, held last night.

We offer them our congratulations and look forward to seeing them at BMF on Friday 20 March. Book your tickets quickly and take advantage of this rare opportunity to see Chris & Julie perform in an intimate acoustic venue!

For more information about the awards go to:
www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/event/folkawards2009

2009
Sydney Rd Street Party

Sunday 1 March, 12 noon - 7pm

Sydney Road – Union to Victoria Streets, Brunswick

The friendliest party in town. Nothing compares to the atmosphere
and good vibe of the Sydney Road Street Party when the good
citizens of Moreland reclaim the street for one of the biggest
multicultural gatherings in Melbourne. It’s a genuine
all-ages day, celebrating peace, understanding and cultural
diversity. So come and join us for a day of music, song, dance,
kids shows, street theatre, culinary delights from around
the globe and market stalls to keep you attired, inspired
and informed.

Moreland City Council has introduced
a local law that prohibits the consumption and possession
of alcohol on Sydney Road for the duration of the street party.
Consumption of alcohol is therefore restricted to licensed
areas only.
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.... Afro - Iramoo Stage: Glenlyon Road

.... 12.35 - 12.40pm 12.45 – 12.55pm 12.55 – 1.05pm 1.05 – 1.45 pm 2.10 – 2.50 pm 3.20 – 4.10 pm 4.40 – 5.30 pm 6.00 - 7.00pm One Fire Womin-ji-ka Tanderum Mayors Welcome: Cr. Lambros Tapinos Grenadines Little G Joe Geia Band Djiva Musiki Manjaro

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Roots Stage: Edward Street

.... 12.00 – 12.30pm 12.55 – 1.45 pm 2.10 – 3 pm 3.25 – 4.15 pm 4.40 – 5.30 pm 6.00 - 7.00pm Tim Scanlan Jaimi Faulkner Band Lil’ Fi Hoodangers Stetson Family Kenny Lopez Havana Connection

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Community Stage: Michael Street

.... 12.30 – 1.00 pm 1.15 – 1.40 pm 2.00 – 2.30 pm 2.50 – 3.35 pm 3.55 – 4.20 pm 4.30 – 5.00 pm 5.10 – 5.40 pm 6.00 - 7.00pm Brunswick Secondary College band Moreland City Band Sounds of Polynesia Alex Burns Adventures in Paradise One Fire Bollywood Excitement Pallaconian Dancers Rebetiki

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Youth Stage : Albert Street

.... 12.30 – 1.10 pm 1.30 – 2.10 pm 2.30 – 3.10 pm 3.30 – 4.10 pm 4.30 – 5.10 pm 5.30 – 6.30 pm Hornswagglers You ‘n UR Music Glory Tuesday Alamacknjack Funknecks Front Counter

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Sydney Rd Brunswick Association Stage: Victoria Street

.... 12.30 – 1.15 pm 1.30 – 2.15 pm 2.15 – 3.00 pm 3.30– 4.15 pm 4.30 – 5.15 pm 5.30 – 6.30 pm Centre Stage Performing Art School Hannah and the Public Display of Rhythm Underbelly West African Drum & Dance The Reefs Kelly Auty Band The Nudgels

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Children's Stage: Phoenix Street

.... 12.30 – 1.10 pm 1.30 – 2.10 pm 2.30 – 3.10 pm 3.30 – 4.10 pm 4.30 – 5.10 pm Mister Whiskers Gee Whiz Kidz Red The Clown Mister Whiskers Gee Whiz Kidz

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Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre

.... 1.00 – 1.40 pm 2.00 - 2.30 pm 3.00 – 3.40 pm 4.00 – 4.30 pm Dream Puppets – Dreamer in the Deep Christof! Dream Puppets – Dreamer in the Deep Christof!

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On the Streets

.... 1.45 pm 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 3.30 pm Havana Palava Big Rory & Oki/Seagulls Swank Barb Wire

21st. BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL- 12-22 MARCH 2009

“We’ve got Grammy Award winners, Festival sweethearts, hot Louisiana swing, frailing banjo genius, a Chilean heart throb, Australian legends, special events and more, always more, at the 2009 Brunswick Music Festival,” John McAuslan Festival Director.

The Hot Tickets

A true bluegrass innovator and master of the genre, Grammy Award winner Peter Rowan has played with some of the greats in American bluegrass, folk and country.  His collaborations with artists such as Steve Earle, Jerry Garcia, Peter Tosh, Flaco Jimenez and Bill Monroe have seen him become a Grammy winner and five time nominee, Brunswick is privileged to have Peter for two performances at this year’s Festival.  

Old friends and country music queens The Topp Twins bring their unique style back to Brunswick after too long away.  To coincide with the release of a documentary about their extraordinary career, the Topps will be performing ONE SHOW ONLY at Brunswick as part of a limited tour of Australia.

Direct from Baton Rouge Louisiana the southern stylings of the Red Stick Ramblers come to Brunswick for the first time for two shows.  Their diverse blend of cajun, creole, zydeco, western swing, blues and early jazz brings the true sound of Louisiana to the streets of Brunswick.

The very young Old Man Luedecke is one of the most exciting finds in the Brunswick line up.  A frailing banjo player of astonishing skill, his style evokes the tradition of the solo banjo men accompanied only by foot stomps, the occasional yodel and songs and stories that take the listener to another time through a modern voice.  

Exciting Chilean singer/songwriter Nano Stern on his first full tour of Australia is only 23 years old he has developed a huge following in Chile and in Europe. Although he sings only in Spanish he has an uncanny  ability to convey the feelings of a song have left audiences spellbound across the Continent and in his own country his  latest album has swept the awards.

And then two legendary Australian acts on the one special bill.  Both bona fide legends of the Australian country and rock scene; the unique talents of a true Australian voice, the inimitable Broderick Smith in concert with the Brewster Brothers Trio who will perform a full set at Brunswick for the first time.  

The Ones to Watch

Fireside Bellows, alt/country singer/songwriters who came up with brilliant CD late 2008 on their first outing together; Conundrum, young Melbourne traditional Celtic outfit; Duck Musique with Sally Dastey, those maestros of gypsy swing, not so much new as improved with the addition of the fabulous ex Tiddas Sally out front, Tonchi McIntosh, a favourite at Brunswick with a long way to go; Patrick Davies, all the way down from Fitzroy Crossing to Sydney Road with a big future ahead.

The Special Events

The Moreland City Council presents the Victorian Concert Orchestra in the official opening concert of the Brunswick Music Festival.  The Music for the People concert at the Coburg Town Hall features the 50 strong orchestra conducted by Joannes Roose and soloists Ian Cousins - Baritone, Jane O’Toole – Soprano and Raymond Khong – Tenor.

The Dylan/Cohen/Mitchell songbook concert will bring together three artists performing as a trio for the first time.  Kavisha Mazzella, Phil Manning and Mike Cooper will deliver their favourite tracks from these three revered singer/songwriters.


The late Mick Cameron founding member of the Headbelly Buzzard, will be remembered in a special concert that celebrates his career and features performances of his songs.  Cyndi Boste, Barb Waters, Sarah Carroll, Suzannah Espie, Andy Baylor, Andy Reid, Clint Dylan O’Gradey, Dan Warner, Ian Collard, James Bridges, Jonno Wilson, Ken Maher, Paul de Boe, Sime Nugent are just some of the artists who will perform.

The Party
 
The Sydney Road Street Party is the pre Festival bash that gets everyone in the mood.  A huge line up of bands and artists, street performers, children’s entertainers, fabulous food and a family friendly vibe are all part of this wonderful day that transforms the busy, noisy stretch of Sydney Road into a busier, noisier and much more fun stretch of Sydney Road.


The Details
Saturday 28 February, 2 pm – 4pm
Music for the People concert – Official Opening Event
Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell Street Coburg

Sunday 1 March, 12 noon – 7 pm
Sydney Road Street Party
Sydney Road, Brunswick, between Union & Victoria streets
6 music stages, community food, craft stalls and street entertainment

12 – 22 March
Thursday - Sunday
Brunswick Music Festival
Various venues
Book online www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au
General enquiries – 03 9387 3376
Booking office open 2 February 12 midday 03 9388 1460

For full program details www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au


Media enquiries:  Sabina Reynolds 0409 701 697 sabinareynolds@bigpond.com