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This outstanding 11 piece outfit
portrays The Blues Brothers concept to perfection in 2 x 60 min
explosive sets. The group has enjoyed a great reputation since
appearing at the Victoria Club managers convention where they wowed
patrons who are in the industry. Jake is portrayed by Paul McVica
and Elwood by Andrew Roberts plus a 3 piece brass section and 2
female vocalists as the 'Soul Sisters' and some of the finest
musicians in Australia.
"The Briefcase Full of Blues" show is guaranteed that any party
will be dancing and singing along until after 'The Midnight
Hour'
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Inka Marka are a truly
wonderful band who play and sing infectious music of the Andes
region of South America and beyond. The enjoyable group has
made a name for itself in recent years with many overseas
performances at festivals and concerts throughout the Asian and
Pacific regions. With several cd's and documentaries to their
credit, they are a truly wonderful experience.
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Magic Tony is the
resident Magician on Channel 9′s Popular TV show 'KIDS WB' airing
Saturdays and Sundays on GO! For the last 3 years he has featured
his unique magic on this show.
You can see him LIVE at this years festival presenting some new
magic that has never been seen on TV before!
Catch Magic Tony and his magical crew of furry showbiz friends
starring his sidekick Brian the Rabbit.
This fun, fast paced show will have you glued to your seats with
breath taking magic, circus and kids comedy!
Beware this is NOT TV…Magic Tony is real like Harry Potter!
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The Last 4 Bars is a
Groovy Quintet consisting of some of Ballarat's most acclaimed
musicians. Featuring popular vocalist Dani Fry - Vocals, Ian (Toff)
Riethoff - Double Bass, Damien Woods - Keys, Bryn Hill - Trombone
and Alistair Lethlean - Drums. Starting out as a Jass Quintet
playing a selection of well-known Jazz standards, Last 4 Bars added
to their repertoire and segued into revamping songs made famous in
the 1960's. Artist such as Nancy Sinatra, Connie Francis, Lulu and
Aretha Franklin all get a mention. So if it's sitting back
listening to some sweet sounds of Jazz or getting your beehive out
on the dance floor, then the Last 4 Bars is for you.
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Secondhand
Heart is a Melbourne based band, with members from both regional
music Mecca of Ballarat and the coastal wonderland of Lorne.
Retaining their iconic lush harmonies Secondhand Heart have created
a new sound of blues infused, euphoric pop/rock with songs that
unfold through fervent builds, tensions and release.
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"Fusion" - a high energy
exciting percussion and dance performance fusing traditions and
interpretations from Australian, Zimbabwean, Togolese and Sudanese
performers from across Victoria. Featuring Tariro Mavondo,
BCMA's 'Just Noise', Molly Souare and dancers from Ballarat's own
African community.
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Matheson are a bunch of
local lads. Ballarat born-and-bred. And you can hear it in their
music, too - mix of rock and folk, with tales of the countryside
thrown in. Following on from their last record, These Are My
Horses, the band are busy recording their new work. You'll be able
to hear a preview of some tracks when the boys play live.
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Sweet Mona's Choir is
a renowned gospel and world music ensemble. The choir combines
great rhythm and extraordinary singing with some of the liveliest
and original arrangements in Australia. The majority of the
choir's repertoire is Gospel, but they also perform traditionals,
folk and world songs from across the globe- including Africa,
Brazil, Persia, Georgia and indigenous Australia. 25-30 singers,
from a broad range of backgrounds, gender and ages, create
spine-tingling harmonies. The choir generally performs accapella
with some percussion and occasional guitar accompaniment . The
sound ranges from a rich, deep resonance to a lively, energetic
tone, to haunting melodies that stay with you long after the
performance is over.
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With a big Latin sound
you won't be able to resist getting up and boppin' along! Los
Locos is driven by the soulful percussion of Stella Savy, and
features the trumpet playing of well known local musician Jeff
Raglus, rounded out by the rhythm guitar and vocals of the leader
of Los Locos, Michael Martinez, the rich and reverberating notes of
Tim Fullerton's double bass, with Wayne Parker on electric
guitar.
Los Locos gigs are always a treat. The band has a solid following
of very friendly and dance-worthy fans. These factors combine to
make it, one of the region's best kept secrets. Los Locos
ROCKS!
Los locos have carved out their own sound that could be described
as 'Urban Latin'.
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More than 40 young talented
musicians will take you on a musical journey performing iconic
classics from the 1900s to now!
There is definitely nothing 'standard' about the Ballarat High
School Intermediate Concert Band who will have you breaking into
song as they perform their own musical arrangements from such
greats as ABBA, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Cold Play and Pink.
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Brother
Popcorn move the floor with a unique funk mix, weaving infectious
brass lines and thumping grooves with soulful improvisation.
Brother Popcorn study the masters of the funk genre and create
their own arrangements based on a selection of deep funk 45's and
rare grooves from the late 60's to early 70's.
Brother Popcorn have had a very busy two years with the release of
their debut EP, INTRODUCING and are constantly performing
throughout Victoria.
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Cheeky Possums
Bush Band is a local Australian folk band that plays a wide variety
of traditional music from the early history of Australia.
Specialising in running bush dances, the Cheeky Possums is thrilled
to be a part of the Begonia Festival.
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Everyone's
invited to The Octopus's Garden for a morning of song and games!
Come under the sea with Earl the Octopus as he swims and sings in
his garden beneath the waves. Kids that enjoyed The Mad Hatter Tea
Party and The Lady Bugs Picnic at previous Begonia Festival events
will love visiting The Octopus' Gardens. So come along and don't
forget to wear your favourite Undersea Costume and join in the
fun.
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A fluid, engaging, informative and irreverent introduction to
the various entertainers on the Main Stage, with regular spruiking
of impending performances and public announcements, delivered while
attired in gaudy, colourful clothing with a floral theme, the envy
of every local fashionista.
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