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April 2006
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Sat 1
TASTEDANCEJAM
Sat 1
KNOTWORK & GEORGE WALLEY
Sun 2
THE LAST FIVE COINS
Mon 3
Miguel and Mary-Anne

Fri 7
OZMOSIS
Sat 8
WAADA + DANCERS
Sat 8
SHAM
Mon 10
Miguel and Mary-Anne
Thu 13
ASIKO
Sat 15
SHAUN NG
Mon 17
Miguel and Mary-Anne

Thu 20
NABARLEK
Fri 21
FEDERICO DUENDE & COLLECTIVE LATINO
Sat 22
CHUNG WAH ASSOCIATION
Sun 23
SAMBALICIOUS
Mon 24
Miguel and Mary-Anne
Tue 25
CLOUDSTREET & NEVER THE TWAIN
Wed 26
COLUM SANDS
Thu 27
WOMEN IN DOCS CD LAUNCH
Fri 28
CHINESE DANCE
Fri 28
MICHAEL KENNEDY
Sat 29
MAYA
Sun 30
THE HILL + PHILL MONCRIEFF and BAND
Sat 1 April 6-8pm
TASTEDANCEJAM - Free Dance Event
Ausdance WA and Be Active with KULCHA present a unique dance event featuring new works from Indigenous and global multicultural artists. This event is made possible by the Office of Multicultural Interests and features special live music + dance artistic collaborations.

@ The Landing at the Esplanade,
5 Esplanade, Perth.
Call Ausdance on 9322 6101 for more details
Sat 1 April 8pm
KNOTWORK & GEORGE WALLEY -
A fusion of Indigenous and Celtic music
A fusion of Indigenous and Celtic music, combining dynamic instrumental melodies, driven by earthy guitar and didgeridoo rhythms. An inspired blend of cultural hues, the group performs passionate and topical songs written in both Noongar and English. This evening of musical collaboration is presented by Tracey Harrington, Alisa Williams, Daniel Bright and George Walley.

Knotwork
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
(how many) Members Tickets @ $10

FOTOFREO FESTIVAL CLUB Sat Sun 1,2 April

Photographic artists from around the world have descended on Fremantle for a dynamic series of events including audio visual presentations, exhibitions, seminars, workshops and film screenings over 11 days. Come and celebrate the wind-up weekend of the internationally renowned FotoFreo Festival at KULCHA. For more details check out the website www.fotofreo.com

Sat 10pm till late
Sun 7pm till late Closing Party

Tickets at the door $5
Kulcha on Swan Sun 2 April 2-4pm
THE LAST FIVE COINS - KULCHA ON SWAN
KULCHA on Swan 2006 is a series of FREE concerts brought to you by the City of Swan and KULCHA. Bring a rug and pack a picnic for this family entertainment on weekends throughout April
Baskerville Oval, Middle Swan
More Details or Call the City of Swan on 9267 9267
Miguel and Mary-Anne Mon 3 April
Miguel and Mary-Anne
- SALSA DANCE CLASSES

Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funkiest Cuban and South American rhythms. Beginners and advanced welcome.

Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812
$15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing
OZMOSIS Fri 7 April 8pm
OZMOSIS - Exotic and Invented

Experience a fantastic array of exotic and invented instruments as the popular and acclaimed Ozmosis bring a world of inventiveness and musical colour to a repertoire of Eastern European, Hispanic and original material. Mark Cain on wind instruments and Tim Chambers on strings are joined by Paul Tanner playing marimba and percussion with David Kaloczy on gralla.

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
(how many) Members Tickets @ $10

Kulcha on Swan Sat 8 April 2-4pm
WAADA + DANCERS - KULCHA ON SWAN
KULCHA on Swan 2006 is a series of FREE concerts brought to you by the City of Swan and KULCHA. Bring a rug and pack a picnic for this family entertainment on weekends throughout April
Juniper Gardens, Midland
More Details or Call the City of Swan on 9267 9267
Sham Sat 8 April 8pm
SHAM - Celtic Folk and Jazz
Sham is an organic and exciting folk band influenced by Celtic themes, exploring the versatility of jazz improvisations and creating unique interpretations of music from around the world. Sham are joined by guests the renowned percussionist Federico Duende, and sensational jazz bassist and composer, Luke Fowler

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
(how many) Members Tickets @ $10

Miguel and Mary-Anne Mon 10 April
Miguel and Mary-Anne
- SALSA DANCE CLASSES

Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funkiest Cuban and South American rhythms. Beginners and advanced welcome.

Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812
$15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing
Asiko Thu 13 April 8pm
ASIKO - DRUM & DANCE GROUP
Touring from Melbourne and led by Senegalese master drummer Lamine Sonko, ASIKO are a vibrant West African group bringing a new edge to African beats with spectacular acrobatics and precise percussive brilliance creating a colourful and electrifying event. They are joined by Ghanaian master drummer Paul Osei and Senegalese master drummer Ziggy Diagne.

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
(how many) Members Tickets @ $10

Sat 15 April 8pm
SHAUN NG - Viola da Gamba
A professional viola da gamba player from Singapore having toured nationally and internationally, Shaun Ng makes his debut solo performance in Western Australia. Shaun performs the works of the French and German viola da gamba masters of the 17th and 18th centuries including favourites such as a transcription of Bach's solo violoncello suite and Telemann's sonata.

Cancelled due to personal circumstances
Miguel and Mary-Anne Mon 17 April
Miguel and Mary-Anne
- SALSA DANCE CLASSES

Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funkiest Cuban and South American rhythms. Beginners and advanced welcome.

Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812
$15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing
Thu 20 April 8pm
NABARLEK - Indigenous Australian contemporary rock
Nabarlek are the garage band that never had a garage. From the rocky country of western Arnhemland comes Australia's most original rock band. This eight piece band has audiences dancing to 10 000 year old songs. Their music is uniquely, indigenous, Australian, contemporary rock. Nabarlek are keen to share their culture through their music.

NABARLEK
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
(how many) Members Tickets @ $10

Fri 21 April 8pm
FEDERICO DUENDE & COLLECTIVE LATINO - Latin Jazz
A Wami nominated artist and former house-drummer at The Jazzroom, Federico is one of Australia's foremost world music and jazz artists. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of performing in Western Australia, Federico presents his new Latin jazz band, Collective Latino playing Cuban jazz, sambas & reggae dub with Dan Dipaola on drumset.

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
(how many) Members Tickets @ $10

CHUNG WAH ASSOCIATION Sat 22 April 8pm
CHUNG WAH ASSOCIATION - COMMUNITY EVENT
The Chung Wah Association is the first ethnic association formed in Perth to meet the social, cultural and political needs of Chinese in Western Australia and promotes and preserves Chinese culture within multicultural Australia. The night includes traditional Chinese cultural dance and a lesson in making Chinese dumplings, Jiao Zhe. A community event.

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $12, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $10
(how many) Members Tickets @ $8

Kulcha on Swan Sun 23 April 2-4pm
SAMBALICIOUS - KULCHA ON SWAN
KULCHA on Swan 2006 is a series of FREE concerts brought to you by the City of Swan and KULCHA. Bring a rug and pack a picnic for this family entertainment on weekends throughout April.
Picket Park, Bullsbrook
More Details or Call the City of Swan on 9267 9267
Miguel and Mary-Anne Mon 24 April
Miguel and Mary-Anne
- SALSA DANCE CLASSES

Come alone or with a friend and learn to groove Latino-style to the funkiest Cuban and South American rhythms. Beginners and advanced welcome.

Contact Miguel or Mary-Anne on 9337 3812
$15 per casual lesson or $100 for 8 weeks (classes are ongoing
Tue 25 April 8pm
CLOUDSTREET & NEVER THE TWAIN - Songs from Folk Traditions
Cloudstreet perform hot harmonies and beautiful ballads breathing new life into some of the great songs of the Australian, English and Celtic folk traditions. Experience their dazzling harmonies and impassioned storytelling weaved with humour and vitality. Joined by Never the Twain who will delight with their comical eccentric original songs layered over acoustic guitar.

Cloudstreet
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $18, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $16
(how many) Members Tickets @ $14

Wed 26 April 8pm
COLUM SANDS - Irish wit storytelling and song
Colum Sands, from the famous musical family of County Down, is a noted singer, storyteller, songwriter and broadcaster. Active on the Irish folk scene since the late 70s, Colum's work is characterised by an inclusive humanity, combining expressive Irish wit and storytelling. His songs are sung across the folk community from Billy Connolly to June Tabor.

Sorry - Sold Out
Thu 27 April 8pm
WOMEN IN DOCS CD LAUNCH - folk/alternative country
A dynamic folk/alternative country act based in Brisbane performing with unique and stealthily addictive melodies. With a reputation for stirring and humourous live performances and a vigorous international touring schedule Women in Docs are back to launch their latest full-length album produced by the legendary Darren Middleton of Powderfinger fame.

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
(how many) Members Tickets @ $10

Fri 28 April 10-11am
CHINESE DANCE - SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
Come and learn a traditional handkerchief dance with Chang Zhidan, choreographer of the Chung Wah Cultural Dance Troupe. Ms Chang is a graduate of the Yunnan Arts University, majoring in Chinese folk and traditional dances. The handkerchief dance is a lively, acrobatic and colourful dance and involves twirling the handkerchief, sometimes on the end of your fingertips
Ages 6 - 12 years
$6.50 Bookings essential ph: 9336 4544
MICHAEL KENNEDY Fri 28 April 8pm
MICHAEL KENNEDY - folk singer/songwriter
Michael Kennedy is one of contemporary Australian folk's most exceptional vocal talents. A sensitive and soulful songwriter and a gifted interpreter of lyrics, he has been described as possessing a truly outstanding stage presence and as the owner of one of the countries most beautiful voices. Supported by special guests The Thompson Rigby Family Band.

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
(how many) Members Tickets @ $10

MAYA Sat 29 April 8pm
MAYA - Eclectic World Music
Maya is a virtuosity of sophisticated rhythms, fast tempos and slow melodic melodies. Maya is a newly formed outfit combining the guitar talents of Glenn Rogers, the tabla experience of Vicky Ramakrishnan and the exquisite violin of Jasmine Skinner. Maya is inspired by North Indian classical, modal jazz and western classical music. An eclectic combination of world music styles.

A single $2.20 booking fee applies
One members ticket only per individual membership
Tell us how many of each ticket type

Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
(how many) Presale Tickets @ $12
(how many) Members Tickets @ $10

Kulcha on Swan Sun 30 April 2-4pm
THE HILL + PHILL MONCRIEFF and BAND - KULCHA ON SWAN
KULCHA on Swan 2006 is a series of FREE concerts brought to you by the City of Swan and KULCHA. Bring a rug and pack a picnic for this family entertainment on weekends throughout April.
Altone Park, Beechboro
More Details or Call the City of Swan on 9267 9267