Community Billboard: October 31 – November 6
This weekly community gig guide is proudly sponsored by City of Sydney’s plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected
Hola Mexico Film Festival
Here is your chance to be immersed in Mexican culture, through the cinema eye. The Hola Mexico Film Festival aims to represent the wa
y Mexican folk traditions have fused with contemporary society. The films showcase the incredibly diverse lives of individuals for all t
heir beauty and their flaws.
When: Friday 4 – Sunday 13 November
Where: Dendy Cinemas Newtown, 261-263 King Street
Cost: Adult $16.50, Concession $14
More Info: Cl
Glebe Music Festival
The Glebe Music Festival emerged from the many informal musical soirées that have been held at the historical Margaretta Cottage since the late 1960s. In recent years the Festival has flouished into a month long affair encorporating the diverse musical interest of local and international musicians.
The underlying philosophy of the Glebe Music Festival is to bring together musicians at different stages of their careers in the intimate atmosphere of the chosen venues including Margaretta Cottage and Glee Books.
The Festival hosts categories including: world music, opera, choirs, soloists (instrumental or vocal), pianists, jazz, cabaret and many more.
Where: Margaretta Cottage, 6 Leichhardt Street, Glebe Point (and other various locations see ‘More Info’)
Cost: Approx $20 for most events
When: Thursday 4 November – Sunday 27 November
More Info: Click Here
Lebanon Carnival
The Lebanon Carnival is a festival that showcases the cultural history and modern day influences of Lebanese performance and gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the folklore, arts, crafts and music of Lebanese Australians.
Performances include Dabke and bellydancing. Performers will wear traditional costumes and veils.
Entertainment on the day will be performed by professional performers as well as music and singing performances from schools and community groups.
When: Sunday 6 November, 11:00am-5:00pm
Where: Harbourside Amphitheatre in Darling Harbour (near the Harbourside Shopping Centre)
Cost: FREE entry
More Info: Click Here
Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands is a youth music event for under 18’s.
There will be six local and upcoming bands performing to fight for the prizes and the spot to play at summer’s BLITZ where it attracts a fantastic crowd.
The line-up includes: Sweet Apes; April Falls; Charsonnez; Insane Element; Milwalkee; and Rose From Ruins! This is a drug and alcohol free event.
When: Saturday 5 November, 7:00pm
Where: Bondi Pavillion
Cost: $10
More Info: Click Here or contact David Adams, WAYS Youth Work Coordinator, (02) 9365 2500 or david@ways.org.au
Double Bay European Festival
Double Bay’s inaugral European Festival is on this Sunday.
The streets of Double Bay and Guilfoyle Park will be teeming with roaming performers, petting farms, street stalls and luxury European cars displays.
When: Sunday 6 November – 10:00am-6:00pm
Where: Knox Street, Bay Street, Cross Street, and Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay
Cost: FREE
More Info: Click Here
APRA Tropscore
Part of Tropfest
A fantastic opportunity has just surfaced for anyone who is musically inclined and looking to make a big impact in film or audio design industries.
APRA, in conjunction with Tropfest, has created Tropscore. Topscore encourages aspiring audio artists to produce a piece of music for a short film in their competition, where music and film collide.
There will be a star studded panel of judges who will choose the winning composition, plus the winning artist or band will receive $5,000 cash and get the chance to perform their musical composition live on stage at Tropfest.
When: Entries close on Thursday 12 January 12 2012, 6pm | TROPFEST – Sunday 19 February 2012
Cost: FREE to enter
More Info: Click Here