Kuranda Amphitheatre

“Al Di Meola holds the most prestigious guitar awards from the highest rated guitar poll in the world, Guitar Player Magazine, and has garnered a 25-year reputation as one of the most prominent virtuosos in modern instrumental jazz".(Peter James Dawson)

But for now Al’s main focus remains with WORLD SINFONIA: “I’m more interested now in moving forward with the World Sinfonia, which has really developed into something beautiful. For me, it’s the most rewarding thing I’ve done in a long, long time.
You don’t have the overbearing volume with this band. Instead you have a rich harmonic kind of music with lots of improvisation; you have a music that is emotional. What I’m doing now is just completely satisfying, like a phenomenal meal and a great glass of vintage wine.”

AL DI MEOLA WORLD SINFONIA blends jazz, classical, and tango music with Middle Eastern overtones. This electrifying mix is complete with sophisticated rhythms, haunting melodies, and thrilling guitar action.



The Latin Jazz Fusion band WORLD SINFONIA features musicians from Argentina, Cuba and Israel, with Gumbi Ortiz on percussion, Fausto Beccalossi - accordion & vocals, Kevin Seddiki - guitar, Victor Miranda - double bass, and Peter Kaszas - drums. AL DI MEOLA WORLD SINFONIA will enthrall the audience at the Amphitheatre.

Guaranteed to be a unique experience, and may we be blessed with a star lit evening to enjoy the ambience of the open-air, grass terraced, Kuranda Amphitheatre. Bring along a comfy seat (fold chair), or a blanket/rug, a friend, enjoy a bite to eat from the Amphitheatre kitchen, relax, and enjoy a night to remember…

** AL DI MEOLA WORLD SINFONIA **
TUESDAY 16TH MARCH 2010
GATES OPEN 6PM
TICKETS $65.00 plus booking fee
ON SALE NOW AT KURANDA VIDEOS & oztix.com.au
for Australian & New Zealand tour info, and more links to Al Di Meola, check out www.bellepromotions.com.au

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LEE KERNAGHAN PLANET COUNTRY AUSTRALIAN TOUR
APPEARING
KURANDA AMPHITHEATRE
SUNDAY 25TH APRIL 2010
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
ticketLINK & KURANDA DVD SHOP

TOYOTA PRADO proudly presents
LEE KERNAGHAN'S PLANET COUNTRY AUSTRALIAN TOUR.

Lee’s new album PLANET COUNTRY was released on Nov 6, 2009 and went straight to #1 on the ARIA Country charts.

His Planet Country Australian Tour will travel the length and breadth of this vast country, beginning in January 2010 and will culminate in 2011.

THE PLANET COUNTRY OZ TOUR will be another landmark in the extraordinary career of LEE KERNAGHAN.

The tour will feature special guests JASMINE RAE, Australia’s new country sensation, and a recent nominee in the Best Country Album category at the 2009 ARIA, and MARKUS MEIER, with his unique style of Country Blues that he writes and sings about so passionatel, on all shows.

KERNAGHAN's dynamic live performances have been a trademark to his stellar career which has enabled him to take country music "out of the box" and serve it up, pyrotechnics and all, to a mainstream audience.

LEE KERNAGHAN'S PLANET COUNTRY AUSTRALIAN TOUR IS THE HOT TICKET FOR 2010. IT WILL ROCK, IT WILL ROLL, IT WILL PARTY AND IT WILL BE LEE KERNAGHAN AT HIS VERY BEST.

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Our apologies, we wish to advise that our December Members Night has been cancelled, due to the electrical upgrade having been commenced ahead of schedule.
We wish everyone, our members, friends and loyal supporters, a happy and safe Merry Christmas, and many blessings for the New Year.
We are excited to announce that our 2010 mainstage season will be commencing with the Al Di Meola & World Sinfonia concert on Tuesday 16th March, followed with Lee Kernaghan's Planet Country concert on Sunday 25th April. Remember to check out our website for postings for our Understage gigs in the New Year.
The Amphitheatre Committee



** VIKARIOUS **

VIKARIOUS (acoustic pop/funk), live duo, Elias Wright & Zdenek Styk



** ELIAS WRIGHT, VIKARIOUS **

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* PAST EVENTS & GIGS *



** ZENNITH **
(Thanks to Carlo Santone Blue King Brown for this photo)

SHOWCASING AWESOME NTH QLD BANDS ON TWO STAGES AT THE KURANDA AMPHITHEATRE

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A treat of indigenous and multicultural blend of cutting edge music created by local bands .The sounds of Far North Queensland is “ Simmer down in the Summertime “ hosted by the Kuranda Amphitheatre in conjunction with Kurandabands on Sat 14th Nov.



ZENNITH *WINNERS* AT RECENT Q-SONG AWARDS
AND NOMINATED FOR THE 2009 DEADLY AWARDS FOR 'BEST BAND' AND 'BEST ALBUM'

Hip-hop reggae band ZENNITH BOYZ has been flying high lately, playing at some of Australias’ major festivals and events. The boyz have been going from strength to strength as their efforts are being recognized with nominations in the Deadly Awards and also for their song writing skills in the Q music awards. Recently they were given the honour of representing Australia at the Napean festival in Vanuatu.

Zennith boyz will be headlining the “Simmer down in the Summer time” concert on the main stage at the Kuranda Amphitheatre on Saturday 14th Nov, kicking off at 1pm and going into the night until 10.30 pm. Supported by a showcase of some of our best local bands KOAHLITION, GUDJU GUDJU, RACONTEURS, PAD BOYS, as well as some new emerging artists including CHRONIC HAZE, DUBBLE D INFINITE, and MC DIGGIS. The line up will also include a few surprises on the day.

**KOAHLITION**

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**SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2009**

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KURANDA AMPHITHEATRE PRESENTS
1ST MOTORCYCLE EXPO +1
SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2009

OVERNIGHT BIKE SECURITY * CAMPING
* ALL BIKES WELCOME *
SPONSORED TROPHIES * COMPETITIONS
TATTOO COMP * FOOD * STALLS
BAR * DANCING GIRLS * MUSIC

AN INCREDIBLE LINE-UP OF MUSO'S APPEARED MAIN STAGE INCLUDING * CHRIS FINNEN - S.A. BLUES LEGEND * LOS PISTOLEROS * CHRONIC HAZE * MUNITION * GREATBALLS OF STEELE WITH RUEDI HOMBERGER * ENGINE ROOM *

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***SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER***
DOORS OPEN 2.30PM



FILM SCREENING **THE AGE OF STUPID**



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**KURANDA SPRING FESTIVAL**
OPENING NIGHT

FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2009
DOORS OPEN 6.00PM BAR OPEN 6.30PM



MUSIC 6.30pm
MEALS AVAILABLE
CHAMPAGNE ON ARRIVAL FOR MEMBERS
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... from soulful ballads, to upbeat reggae, and funk, to acoustic roots, EMMALINE'S conscious & compassionate lyrics explore the human condition through personal stories and observations. With solo performances at key festival events such as Women In Song, the Kuranda Roots Festival and the ‘Women Out Front’ at Woodford Folk Festival...sincere and graceful, spirited and playful...EMMALINE’S music inspires a positive upbeat energy for the Soul.”

*CARINDA CHRISTIE* & *EMMALINE*
LIVE AT THE UNDERSTAGE
SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST
DOORS & BAR OPEN 6.30PM
ENTRY $15 MEMBERS $10




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*KINGTIDE* PERFORMING AMPHITHEATRE MAIN STAGE AT KURANDA ROOTS FESTIVAL 2009


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THE VAN DWELLER MOB
FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST

“ If you knew The Porkers from Sydney or Fin MaCool, then you've got some idea of this dynamic three piece band. The rollicking blues rock / folk punk / swagger R & B / soul, country gospel and skar rap will knock you over. This is solid honest live music at its best...FOR A NIGHT OF MUSIC, DANCIN & PARTYING"

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Huge lineup of Roots, Reggae, Dub & Soul



Fri 3 July - Kuranda Roots Festival Pre-Party
UNDERSTAGE - KURANDA AMPHITHEATRE doors open 6pm-11.30pm
with Ombudsman, Imandan, Kingfisha, Chocolate Strings, Mystic Beats, and Rudekat.
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SAT 4TH JULY - KURANDA ROOTS FESTIVAL

A fantastic festival of music, groove & fun on three stages, with stalls, delicious food, chai and more.

Mystic Beats - Appeared at the Kuranda Roots Festival Pre-Party Fri 3 at the Kuranda Roots Festival


Chocolate Strings

ZENNITH LIVE ON MAINSTAGE

**Ash Grunwald**



Kingtide - Appeared Kuranda Roots Festival Sat 4th July


Bandawalla Moon - Kuranda Roots Festival Sat 4th July on Cafe Reggae Stage


Koahlition - Kuranda Roots Festival - Mainstage

Kuranda Roots Festival
More than 20 Bands appeared
on three stages

Check this out!!
Kingtide * Ash Grunwald
**ZENNITH ** the NOMAD**
CHOCOLATE STRINGS * Kingfisha
Oakley Grenell * MYSTIC BEATS
MELATONIN ** Koahlition ** PACHOOKA
Iman Dan * BANDAWALLA MOONS
Simon Asquith * SOL * Patch Up
**RUDEKAT SOUND**OMBUDSMAN**
Little Rascal * BILLY DREAD * Huckleberry

Presented by Rudekat Records

The Kuranda Amphitheatre is a
not-for-profit organisation. Run solely by Volunteers, mainly from the small Kuranda community. All our proceeds go back into the Amphitheatre, to further develop and upgrade our venue, for the purpose of cultural activities; and community activities, and to encourage wide community involvement in the Arts. As well, we run monthly members' social nights at the Understage.
To keep our doors
open to host more amazing events at our beautiful venue we need your support ... Become a Member of the Kuranda Amphitheatre
Our yearly membership is
SINGLE $15 FAMILY (2ad 3ch) $20
FOCUS THEATRE MEMBERSHIP $5
Membership forms available at the Amphi merchandising stall, and at the Understage.

We Welcome All New Members




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Xavier Rudd - Oz Dark Shades of Blue Tour 2008

Xavier still touring (June/July 2009)in the USA

Check out what people have been saying about the Dark Shades of Blue Tour:

"…pure entertainment the duo enchants the audience with sounds and rhythms ranging from dance to funk, from pop to rock through the blues and African tribal rhythms, a literally explosive mixture…” - Newsway - Arezzo, Italy

“The opening fifteen minutes of Rudd’s performance had the audience bouncing uncontrollably to a heady fusion of throbbing lap-guitar riffs and huge, almost tribal beats.” - Daily Music Guide – Bristol, UK

“…his brilliance both musically and lyrically captivated everyone almost instantly.” - Isthmus, Daily Page - Madison, WI, USA

“With his new collection of experimental tunes meshing so well with his renowned folk-rock ability, Xavier Rudd's performance proved that he has the talent and the appeal to become Australia's Bob Dylan.” - InsideVandy, Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN, USA

The Focus Theatre is an autonomous group, yet still a core part of the Kuranda Amphitheatre Society, and Membership costs just $5 when you're a member of the Kuranda Amphitheatre. Focus meets every Wednesday night at the Understage, for play readings, theatre games and miscellaneous shennanegans.. All are welcome!

The ever-popular local band "Juice" appeared at the Understage on December 15th 2008 Those of you who are already part of our regular crew at Member's Nights don't need to be reminded of how good they are, but in the spirit of fairness we should spread the joy, and tell the rest of the world about the sheer awesomeness that our member's nights are constructed from. And you don't even have to be a Member of the Amphitheatre!! Just come along, Doors and Bar open at 6:30, and the Entry Bribe is generally about $10. Once inside, you can DANCE! We GIVE you food, for FREE! If you give US money, we'll give YOU alcomahol! You can STAND UP! You can SIT DOWN! You can use our toilets!! And you can hang out with the coolest people in the whole world, the Debonair Denizens of KurandaVille!

If you’re wanting to hear some different funky tunes, with high energy, dynamic arrangements and captivating visual presence, then let 5 piece band ‘JUICE’ entertain you and provide that perfect atmosphere. There’s a wealth of experience between the players, comprising of Elias Wright (vocals, percussion) Willy Kepa (drums, vocals) Giles Smith (bass, vocals) Andree Baudet (saxophone, keys, vocals) and Zdenek Styk (guitar, keys, vocals) Members have both played and recorded on the local scene and overseas with the likes of John Williamson, Dragon, Semen Dan, Paul Hester (Crowded House), David Hudson, The Funky Love Tank, Muthafunk and Hip Fidelity just to name a few…. Able to adapt to the requirements of the venue, whether it be a club, corporate function or a special event, and an extensive repertoire which includes songs from James Brown, Cat Empire, Tower of Power, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Average White Band, plus some old time favourites from Bill Withers, Doobie Brothers, Aretha Franklin and The Neville Brothers, to suit any occasion, JUICE guarantee to fulfil.

Early in 2008 the Amphitheatre's thespian contingent, "Focus", produced a fantastic Two-Night Romantic Comedy.
An original work, produced and directed by Diana Monaghan, "After Passion" certainly did not disappoint; both nights were well-attended by both locals and new-comers, and Focus made innovative use of the space available, seating the audience up on the main stage, right amongst the action

Many people were pleased to see that amongst the performers all age groups were represented, and the vigour and enthusiasm of the whippersnappers was well-tempered by the age and experience of the "Old Hands"!

The beautiful photos directly below were taken by "Kezta" at the 2007 Waifs gig..

Live music, Theatre, Circus workshops, Festivals... the list goes on and on.


Whatever your interests, the Kuranda Amphitheatre is sure to provide the perfect setting.

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