Bandaluzia Flamenco
Bandaluzia is an acclaimed modern flamenco ensemble led by ARIA nominated guitarist Damian Wright. and featuring award winning flamenco dancer, Jessica Statham.
Bandaluzia was recently awarded “The Pick Of the Sydney Fringe” at The Sydney Fringe Festival and performed to a sold out Sydney Opera House Concert Hall as an invited artist to TEDX Sydney 2014. Bandaluzia has headlined The International Gypsy Music Festival, Sydney, The Global Carnival and is on Musica Viva’s national touring program. Known for their powerful performances, unique sound and explosive displays of dazzling musicianship and virtuosity that has made Bandaluzia a great success at festivals and theatres across Australia. Also featuring Dance Australia Magazine’s “Most Outstanding Dancer of 2013” and co- winner of “Best Dance Show” at The Adelaide Fringe 2014 Jessica Statham (flamenco dance), Freedman fellowship winner and National Jazz Awards finalist Ben Hauptmann (Katie Noonan, Gurrumul, Lior etc….) on Mandolin & percussionist James Hauptmann (James Morrison, Vince Jones, Bluejuice…etc).
Bandaluzia are also highly revered for their ability to mix elements of other genres into their performances, whether being the rich harmonies of Jazz, the exotic melodies of the Orient or the infectious rhythms of South America. An experience that ignites the senses with the grace of Flamenco.
Bandaluzia Flamenco
Joining Damien Wright, who was described as ‘a brilliant flamenco guitarist’ by critic John Shand, is National Jazz Awards finalist, Ben Hauptmann and on mandolin and percussion the brilliant James Hauptmann.
The performance is part of the Randwick City Council Twilight Concerts, a series of eight to ten concerts held in Randwick Town Hall and the Prince Henry Centre. It forms a mini festival of entertainment which includes music, film, dance and comedy and is carefully programmed to be family friendly.
What?
Bandaluzia Flamenco
Where?
Prince Henry Centre, 2 Coast Hospital Road, Little Bay
When?
20th March, 7pm-8pm