Event List
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Burdekin Christian College presents
SEUSSICAL JR.
Friday 2 August - 6:30pm
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
TICKET PRICES
Adult - $25.00
Student / Concession - $15.00
Children under 12 - $15.00
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) - $70.00
Group 10+ $23.00 per person
Parent with Child under 2 on Lap - $25.00
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The Burdekin Brass Band presents
BURDEKIN BRASS LIVE
Including performances by Thuringowa Brass Band and Burdekin Brass Band.
TICKET PRICES
Adult - $15.00
Concession / Student - $12.00
Friends of the Burdekin Theatre - $11.00
Group of 4 or more - $12.00 per person
Children Under 5 - FREE
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY 22 JUNE 10:00AM
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Melinda Schneider returns to the stage in 2024 to pay tribute to the legendary Doris Day.
The world lost one of its biggest stars with the passing of Doris Day. A legend of stage, screen and song, Doris died aged 97, leaving behind an incredible body of work, including iconic movies and unforgettable songs.
Doris Day, “the girl next door”, had millions of fans around the world, none bigger than chart-topping Australian singer songwriter Melinda Schneider, who has recorded two albums of Doris’ songs, co-written and starred in a theatre show based on Doris’ life, and done sell-out tours celebrating Doris’ work.
Melinda Schneider’s, A Farewell To Doris, is a heartfelt tribute to Doris Day. This nostalgic concert celebration will include timeless hits as well as a number of Doris’ big band standards.
Melinda’s love affair with Doris Day started when she saw Calamity Jane when she was just eight. “I thought she was the best of everything a woman can be, and when I grew up I wanted to be just like her,” Melinda says. “Whenever I revisit some of her old movies, I’m transported back to that place, a place of happiness and pure joy.”
In 2010, Melinda released the acclaimed tribute album Melinda Does Doris – A Tribute To Doris Day, which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Jazz and Blues chart, remaining there for 9 weeks.
The following year, Melinda starred in her own hugely successful original theatre show, DORIS, Doris Day – So Much More Than The Girl Next Door, which she wrote with David Mitchell of Dusty/Shout fame. The show played to packed houses across the country, including a sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall in 2012.
Before the show was staged, Melinda sent Doris the script. “I wanted to make sure she was happy with the way we had portrayed her, and she came back giving me the thumbs up, which made me very happy.”
Following the successful capital city seasons, Melinda created a concert production of the show, Melinda Does Doris: A Tribute to Doris Day, which has toured to appreciative audiences in cities and towns all around Australia.
In October 2016, Melinda released a second Doris album, Melinda Does Doris … Again – The Movie Songs. And in June 2017, she teamed up with Tom Burlinson for another sold-out performance at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall as well as at Melbourne and Brisbane, celebrating the hits of Doris Day and Frank Sinatra in a show called Young At Heart.
Melinda is saddened by Doris’ passing, but proud to present A Farewell To Doris, knowing that Doris’ work will continue to bring joy to audiences of all ages. “Doris was multi-talented, a true triple threat: a world-class singer, dancer and actor. But it is her beautiful spirit that will stay with me. Doris was so likeable and exuded such sincerity and joy and all that is good. There will never be another like her”
“Singing her songs and telling her incredible story of resilience has been an absolute honour, and I’m happy to have the opportunity to celebrate her wonderful talent with audiences once again.”
TICKETS $15.00*
*All tickets include a complimentary morning tea from 10:00am. Generously provided by the Friends of the Burdekin Theatre
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Burdekin Catholic High School presents their
50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Join Burdekin Catholic High School as they celebrate their 50 year anniversary with a gala dinner. This milestone event promises to be a night of reminiscing, laughter, and joy, as they honor five decades of educational excellence and community spirit.
This event is strictly 18+
TICKETS - $100 PER PERSON
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 24 JUNE 10:00AM
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AYR STATE HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS
DISCO INFERNO
If you love the 1970s, then you'll love this riotous trip back to the decade that brought us flared trousers, platform shoes and glitter. In Disco Inferno, the story of Faust is brought to life in an explosion of hit songs, high-energy dance routines and glitter ball-spinning action, preformed by the talented students of Ayr State High School.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Friday 23 August - 7:30pm
Saturday 24 August - 12:00pm (Noon)
Saturday 24 August - 7:30pm
TICKET PRICES
Adult - $40.00
Adult with Infant under 2 on lap - $40.00
Student - $30.00
Child (12 years & under) - $20.00
Concession - $35.00
Friends of the Burdekin Theatre - $34.00
Group 4+ - $35.00 per person
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A Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company Production
THE VISITORS
By Jane Harrison | Directed by Wesley Enoch
On a sweltering day in January 1788, seven clan leaders gather on a sandstone escarpment overlooking the harbour. The attendees, six of them Elders and one new initiate, catch-up, laugh together, share a meal and compare notes. But beyond the friendly banter, protocols, and hospitality, a momentous decision is waiting to be made. A mysterious fleet of giant nawi is amassing in the harbour and as they creep closer, these seven representatives must choose unanimously: whether to send these strangers on their way or welcome them? After its Sydney Theatre Award-winning premiere production at the 2020 Sydney Festival, Muruwari playwright Jane Harrison’s The Visitors will be reworked for this brand new production directed by one of Australia’s most celebrated directors, Quandamooka man Wesley Enoch. Co-produced by Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company, The Visitors is at once a riveting, deeply researched insight into one of the most impactful and painful days in Australia’s history, and a hugely entertaining study of how communities respond to change and the unknown.
TICKET PRICES
Adult $20.00
Concession $19.00
Friends of the Theatre $17.00
Youth under 30 $17.00
TICKETS ON SALE - 5 JULY 2024 - 10:00AM
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Immerse yourself in the Irish Dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, and the USA by storm, on its nationwide tour for 2024. Celtic Illusion is coming to a stage near you!
Even fans who have seen our previous shows won’t dare miss the 2024 tour that is set to raise the bar once again. This exhilarating production has broken barriers by fusing unparalleled art forms and is more spectacular than ever before. With new spellbinding illusions, entrancing music and choreography, Celtic Illusion is an awe-inspiring night of family entertainment.
Celtic Illusion is not to be missed!
TICKET PRICES
Adult - $89.90
Concession - $84.90
Friends of the Burdekin Theatre - $84.90
Child 16 Years & Under - $79.90
Families (2 Adults, 2 Children) - $320.00
Group 10+ - $80.00 per person
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There are few international comedians today who shoot down political correctness with such pinpoint accuracy as Australia's Kevin Bloody Wilson!! While today's Age Of Outrage has his contemporaries ducking for cover in fear of being cancelled, Kev crushes PC eggshells with the grace and diplomacy of a wounded buffalo. Kev's famous DILLIGAF approach to PC is a breath of fresh air, direct, clever and outrageously funny. INTERNATIONAL DILLIGAF DAY is every day according to Kev and he's looking forward to bringing the new album and show to fans around the world as he tackles political correctness head on. Social Justice warriors, Snow flakes and PC Advocates are invited to stay home...The rest of us are gonna have a ball!
Special Guest: Jenny Talia from Australia
TICKETS - $79.90 - 18+ ONLY
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Helpmann award winner Michael Griffiths and acclaimed cabaret darling Amelia Ryan celebrate the songbooks of Aussie icons Olivia Newton-John and Peter Allen.
From their humble small-town beginnings to world domination in sequins and jumpsuits, revisit all of their sing-a-long classic from Rio to Tenterfield, all the way to Xanadu and beyond. As camp as maracas and tender as Pete's gift to Livvy "I Honestly Love You", there promises to be rollerskates, T-Birds, Pink Ladies, 80s jazzercise and an Oscar winning song to boot!
Livvy & Pete made its debut in 2016 at the Ballarat Cabaret Festival, and Adelaide's Feast Festival. Since then it has delighted audiences at The Adelaide Fringe Festival (Garden of Unearthly Delights), The Hobart Spiegeltent, The Wollongong Spiegeltent, Vivaldi's Canberra, Slide Sydney, Adelaide Fringe Roadshow, and the Brisbane Cabaret Festival.
TICKETS $15.00*
*All tickets include a complimentary morning tea from 10:00am. Generously provided by the Friends of the Burdekin Theatre
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GRINSPOON 'whatever, whenever, wherever' AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2024
Burdekin Memorial Hall - 11 October 2024
**This event is strictly 18+**
PRESALE FROM 23 MAY 10:00AM
GENERAL PUBLIC 27 MAY 9:00AM
TICKETS 18+ $79.50
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PRE-SALE TICKETS NOW!
Legendary rockers Grinspoon are back with Unknown Pretenders!
Unknown Pretenders marks the first new music from the band in 12 years. The track’s unbridled power is quintessentially Grinspoon – heavy riffs, pounding drums, and charismatic vocals from one of Australia’s most highly-regarded front men, Phil Jamieson.
This single ushers in a new era for Grinspoon: their 8th studio album titled whatever, whatever will arrive on August 9. It’s an album of ferocity; an injection of adrenaline that marks a period of rejuvenation and a new peak for the band, who’ve spent recent years touring nationwide celebrating their untouchable seven album-strong discography and legacy to date.
The band have also today announced they’re heading out on an extensive 45 date ‘whatever, whenever, wherever’ tour across the country, kicking off in September, with a fan presale kicking off at 10:00am (local time) Thursday 23 May and general public tickets on sale from 9am (local time) Monday 27 May.
Unknown Pretenders kicks off this new chapter in Grinspoon’s enduring story. With 13 ARIA nominations and 2 wins, countless Platinum accolades and a live reputation that is untouchable, contemporary Australian rock bands regard the band as a blueprint of enduring success. It’s clear with Unknown Pretenders that the band were ready to unleash some pent-up creative energy.
“It’s with a curious trepidation but ultimately a feeling of unfulfilled wonderment that we reach into the caverns of our beings for a new journey of recorded endeavours, one which we are proud but tentatively a little scared of releasing”, Phil said when asked about releasing a new single and record.
On the new single, Phil said that “Unknown Pretenders was written in the dawning of the pandemic in a small studio in Adelaide February 2020, with a number of other tunes as well. It’s a magical riffy song about the end of the world and who will actually survive”.
For Unknown Pretenders and whatever, whatever, the band enlisted Oscar Dawson (Holy Holy, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers) as producer, working with him over the last couple of years to shape the sound of this record. Speaking about this, Phil said that; “Oscar is an incredibly talented creative, engineer and producer. We hadn’t worked with an Australian producer for a very long time, and it was a refreshing change. Recording with Oscar became very collaborative, he’s humble and understands the different dynamics within the band”.
Grinspoon’s influence on the Australian scene has extended beyond the success of their early material; the band contributing to the blueprint of Australian rock music that has celebrated the embrace of different sounds and influences.
Excited to hit the road, Phil said, “This thing ain’t for the faint hearted, we’re really trying to get to as many places as possible, it kind of harks back to the olden days of touring; 4 guys in a van with some guitars. With the release of new music we wanted to give everyone the opportunity to see Grinners, and we’re going back to some venues we haven’t played in 20 years!”
Phil continues, “To say we’re excited is a massive understatement! Over the last 6 years we have played arenas and stadiums and theaters and what not, and it’s all been tremendous and we have loved every minute of it, but there is nothing like the 3 hour drive after a show, the 9am checkout from the hotel, and the first stop to get a chicko roll and strawberry milk - black coffee for me, I am now an adult. These gigs will be madness - sweaty Tuesdays, taking the day off work on a Wednesday, remembering the reason you go to pubs. Our venues are suffering out there in the regions so we are bringing the show to them. We can’t wait to see you all!”
Unknown Pretenders by Grinspoon is out today. Stream Now.
whatever, whatever releases August 9, 2024. Pre-Order Here.
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The Andrews & Bing Christmas Swing joyful, live, melodious Christmas Show is a stroll down memory lane with the beautiful 1940’s bright & engaging Christmas songs of the Andrews Sisters & the one & only “Crooner” himself, alias Bing Crosby. Three dynamic, harmonious, humble divas with their professional band, “The Miller Horns,” igniting the stage! Clap along to their iconic stylized “Jingle Bells”, listen to the enchanting best-selling song, “White Christmas” & all aboard the Christmas “Chattanooga Choo Choo”.
TICKETS FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL*
*All tickets include a complimentary morning tea from 10:00am. Generously provided by the Friends of the Burdekin Theatre
TICKETS AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER 2024 - 10:00AM
Purchase tickets for the first four Morning Melodies of 2024 before 24 April and enjoy exclusive early access to these tickets now!
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Echoes of Pink Floyd – 60 Years of Pink Floyd
Iconic British rock band, Pink Floyd left an indelible mark on the world, inspiring generations with their ground-breaking soundscapes and thought-provoking lyrics. 2025 marks the diamond anniversary of Pink Floyd's inception, and to honour this milestone every era of Pink Floyd's illustrious career will be celebrated in grand style in a brand new concert production by Adelaide’s own Echoes of Pink Floyd.
Echoes of Pink Floyd will take audiences on a mesmerizing journey through six decades of Pink Floyd's unparalleled musical legacy. From the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s to the progressive rock masterpieces and stadium-shaking anthems of their latter years, this show will capture the true essence of Pink Floyd's evolution with precision and passion.
"This show is a testament to the enduring impact of Pink Floyd's music," said lead guitarist Daniel Hunter. "For six decades, their innovative sound and boundary-pushing creativity have captivated audiences around the world. We're thrilled to bring dedicated Floyd fans together to celebrate this milestone anniversary."
Echoes of Pink Floyd stands as Australia’s foremost tribute dedicated to honouring the legendary band's monumental legacy and has garnered widespread acclaim across the country since their inception in 2009.
Echoes of Pink Floyd's line-up boasts seasoned musicians and ardent Pink Floyd enthusiasts: Daniel Hunter (lead guitar), Jason Miller (drums and vocals), Paul Bindig (keyboards), Mark MacNab (rhythm and acoustic guitar), Matt Goodluck (vocals), Will Byrne (Bass and vocals), , Daniel Modica (keyboard and saxophone) and Bree Gregory, Rossella Fanelli and Montana Sharp (Backing Vocals).
Critics have hailed them as "the next best thing to a genuine Floyd experience" (Bendigo Weekly), "Australia’s best Pink Floyd Tribute Act" (Eventalaide.com), and "a true credit to the original musicians" (Rogue Inc - Perth). With an unwavering dedication to faithfully replicate the sights and sounds of Pink Floyd, Echoes of Pink Floyd meticulously synchronize their performances with spectacular visuals, offering an immersive experience akin to attending a genuine Pink Floyd concert.
Since embarking on national tours in 2014, their lovingly-crafted performances have captivated audiences nationwide, drawing praise such as "masterful," “absolute genius,” “spine-tingling,” and "absolutely the best live musical trip any Floyd fan can go on," with audiences likening their performance to that of the original band.
Don't miss your chance to be part of history as Echoes of Pink Floyd celebrate 60 years of Pink Floyd in style.
TICKET PRICES
Adult - $82.00
Child (12 & Under) - $51.00
Concession / Friends of the Burdekin Theatre - $77.00
Group 8+ - $77.00
