celebrating years

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10 days of music, theatre, food and fun in a very special part of Australia

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Tourism Noosa is a proud sponsor of the Noosa Long Weekend Festival and we are thrilled to be involved again this year celebrating 15 years!

The Noosa Long Weekend Festival is one of Noosa’s great events on the Noosa calendar showcasing the best of Australian and international writers, film-makers, musicians, performers, chefs and artists.

We congratulate the Noosa Long Weekend Festival for delivering a colourful and inspiring program of events for Noosa’s visitors and local community alike over an impressive 15 years!

For all visitors and artists attending, we wish you a fabulous long weekend full of superb comedy, food, dance, film, theatre and music.

Let the show begin!

Damien Massingham CEOTourism Noosa

Management Committee

Johanne Wright - President

Gary TrevithickVice President

Dennis Pitman Funding Co-Ordinator

Simon Gamble Treasurer

Sam Coward Committee Member

Xanthe Coward Committee Member

Gail Thoms Secretary

Anna Richardson Committee Member

Stan MayMarketing Co-Ordinator

Welcome from our Festival Partner

Damien Massingham CEO, Tourism Noosa

TOURISM NOOSA

A very warm welcome to our 15th annual Noosa Long Weekend Festival. This is a special anniversary year. So come and celebrate with us from our Friday opening street parade and beach spectacular to the last Sunday when we are hosting the Italian Long Lunch at the Waterfront and Keith Potger AO (original member of The Seekers) is presenting an up close and personal Dinner Show at the Boathouse.As usual the Festival would not be possible without our outstanding volunteers, dressed this year in gold and black, our dedicated and hard-working Festival Director and our office staff, and all the other wonderful people who make up our team during and before the Festival.

I owe a deep debt to the phenomenal dedication of our management committee who go the extra yards to make the Festival a reality. Our wonderfully generous Patrons, our very supportive Festival Sponsors and our Friends of the Festival are an integral and very important part of our team. Finally, I want to thank all those other organisations and cultural partners who join with us to put on the best show in town. Thank you one and all for your support.

Please come and say hello, bring your friends and family, and have a fantastic time.

Johanne WrightPresident

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

CONTENTSOpening Night 4Music 5-11Theatre, Cabaret, Comedy 12-18Dance 19Festival of Thought 20-23Events At A Glance 24-25Film, Film & Food 27-28Kids Breakfast 29Literary Events 30-31Workshops 32-34Food & Music, Food 35-37Free Entertainment & Events 38-43Booking Info 45Maps & Locations 46

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Ten incredible days and nights. Presenting the best of the best in terms of artists, performers, authors, visual arts, film, food and fun! We are ecstatic about how exciting our 2016 festival event program is, and truly there is something for all ages, tastes and price ranges on offer in this year’s program.

Our 2016 festival will kick off with an exciting free Community event, namely Carnivale Infusion Parade, which includes a wonderful array of street performers, musicians, circus performers, jugglers, dancers, multiple community groups participation, and an abundance of feathers. A befitting finale to this parade is in store, as we invite spectators on to Noosa Main Beach for a fantastic Twilight Skydiving Display with super-hero jumpers soft landing on the sand.

So do join us for this exciting opening event on Hastings Street, Friday 15th July at 5pm.

There are over 80 ticketed and non-ticketed events in this year’s program, with in excess of 220 artists and special guests joining us for NLWF 2016.

Event tickets are bound to sell-out quickly so we remind you, ‘snooze and you lose’. Secure your event tickets now!

We look forward to you joining us in celebration from 15-24 July for our 15th Anniversary spectacular NLWF 2016.

Enjoy!

Ian MackellarFestival Director Noosa Long Weekend Festival

“I am beyond excited about the amazing 2016 program for this year’s Noosa Long Weekend Festival and feel extremely honoured to serve as Festival Ambassador for this wonderful event as it celebrates its 15th year. NLWF is one of my very favourite annual festivals in Queensland and each year it has been with great anticipation and enthusiasm that I have made the beautiful drive up from Brisbane to Noosa to bask in the festival’s exciting vibe and experience the variety

of exceptional arts, cultural and culinary offerings it serves up in abundance.

I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to promote this unique festival through my role as the 2016 ambassador and hope that it will enjoy record-breaking numbers this year, as this is truly one of the Sunshine State’s best events that I encourage everyone to place on their must-do list for 2016.

Hope to see you all in July!”

Damien Anthony Rossi

2016 NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR

Programming Sub-Committee

Ian Mackellar - Festival Director

Johanne Wright Simon GambleSam Coward Xanthe Coward Jock Robertson

CELEBRATING OUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY

Stan May

Giorgi Ciot Festival Publicist

Kate Hart Festival Ticketing

Helen Bandera Festival Bookkeeper

Guy Harrison Festival Production

Manager

Meghan Halverson Festival Assistant

Kate Sanders Festival Social

Media Marketing

DAMIEN ANTHONY ROSSI

Miss Hope Festival Mascot

Festival Support

(Channel 7’s The Great South East and The Sunday Mail)

Ian Mackellar

NOT PICTUREDRoss Burgess Phil McGrath

Nina ShadforthChris Comer

Jane PitmanSpecialty Events

and Patron Co-Ordinator

Dr. Ian WrightFestival Volunteer

Co-Ordinator

NOT PICTURED

Kay BarkerFestival Friends

Co-Ordinator

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OFFICIAL OPENING OF NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL 2016!Our 2016 festival will kick off with a wonderful free Community family event as we celebrate the opening of our 15th anniversary.Join us on Hastings Street for our Carnivale Infusion Parade which includes a fantastic array of street performers/musicians, circus performers, jugglers, dancers and an abundance of feathers and highly infectious dance music!

An exciting finale of this opening parade is in store, as Linsey Pollak and his band of Unusual Suspects become Pied Pipers leading the Carnivale procession and spectators on to Noosa Main Beach for our fantastic Super Heroes Spectacular!

Five of your favourite superheroes in a death defying night skydiving exhibition will drop from the sky and soft land on Noosa Beach….

A SPECTACLE FOR THE FAMILY... NOT TO BE MISSED!

CARNIVALE INFUSION ON HASTINGS & SUPER HEROES SPECTACULAR

DATEFriday 15 July

TIME5pm until 6pm

PRICE Free Entertainment

VENUE Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach

DURATION1 hour Commencing at 5pm with Parade on Hastings Street and concluding with skydiving exhibition on Noosa Beach at 6pm.

ADDITIONALSkydiving exhibition is weather dependent and in the event of inclement weather will not proceed.

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QUEENSLAND EXCLUSIVE

MEOW MEOW!SHE’S BACK… THE ONE AND ONLY

“NO ONE NOW DOES IT BETTER THAN MEOW” EVENING STANDARD, UK

DATEFriday 15 July

TIMES7pm and 9.30pm

PRICES $70 (includes booking fee)

VENUE The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

DURATION75 minutes without intermission

Opening our 2016 Festival, International Cabaret Diva MEOW MEOW returns to Noosa by popular demand for one-night only.Meow Meow’s unique brand of kamikaze cabaret and performance art exotica has hypnotized, inspired and terrified audiences worldwide. With an extraordinary voice described as ‘Diamanda Galas drowned in cherry liqueur’, the spectacular crowd-surfing queen of song ‘drags cabaret kicking and screaming into the 21st century’ (Time Out NY), with trail-blazing sell-out seasons from New York’s Lincoln Centre to London’s glittering West End.

Named ‘cabaret diva of the highest order’ (New York Post), the ‘Queen of Chanson’ (Berliner Zeitung), ‘Sensational’ (The Times) and ‘A phenomenon’ by the Australian press, multi-award winning Meow has been curated by David Bowie, Pina Bausch and Baryshnikov amongst others.

Sequins and satire, original ‘chansons apocalyptiques’, witty wicked Weimar, Brel, Brecht, Casal, Kitt and Radiohead revisioned.

Music. Politics. Mayhem. Magnificence. Hilarity.

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SWING ON THISSHOWING AUSTRALIA A WHOLE NEW WAY TO SWING

“THEY BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN FROM THE VERY START OF THE SHOW...”THE ADVERTISER

DATESaturday 23 July

TIME3pm and 8pm

PRICES $62.50 - 3pm show $72.50 - 8pm show (includes booking fee)



Very rarely do we see such leading men share the same stage. As a perfect finale to our main stage performances at The J Theatre, SWING ON THIS Noosa performances will include stars Michael Falzon (We Will Rock You, Rock of Ages), Luke Kennedy (The Voice, The Ten Tenors), Rob Mills (Legally Blonde, Grease, Ghost) together with a ‘special’ guest (to be announced).

With their audacious take on all-time swing classics along with well-swung interpretations of rock and pop songs that have defined the last four decades, the friends have fun with the music (and each other) recapturing a bygone era with liberal dashes of contemporary charm and cheeky irreverence.

Accompanied by 9 piece SWING ON THIS band.

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Michael Falzon Luke Kennedy Rob Mills

SWING ON THISKINDLY SUPPORTED BY

PRESENTING PATRON CHRIS CHILDS

RACV Noosa ResortHighlights Dinner Menu Special.Enjoy a special ‘pre-show’ dinner at Acuri Restaurant at RACV Noosa Resort.Available nightly at 5:30pm throughout the entire Noosa Long Weekend Festival, Acuri Restaurant will be preparing a delicious ‘Highlights Dinner Menu.’

Enjoy a selection of beautiful dishes using the freshestlocal ingredients. Dine alfresco or indoors, while stillleaving plenty of time to enjoy your evening and mainevent at The J Theatre.

Dates: Friday 15 - Sunday 24 July 2016Price: $36 for 2 Courses I $42 for 3 CoursesTime: Open from 5:30pmParking: Free under cover parking available

Reservations are essential. Phone (07) 5341 6330

Arcuri Restaurant I RACV Noosa Resort94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, QLDwww.racv.com.au/noosa

2 course menu for only

$36per person

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The founding member of the internationally famous group The Seekers.Keith Potger AO is coming to Noosa Boathouse to perform Up Close and Personal.

The concert is a solo show by Keith and features songs from his three solo CDs, some of his all-time favourites as well as his own version of a few Seekers’ hits.

Throughout his concert, he shares some amusing anecdotes from over 50 years on the international music scene.

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND IN ASSOCIATION WITH SUNSHINE COAST DAILY PRESENT

KEITH POTGER AO

Up Close and Personal

DATESunday 24 July

TIME5.30pm for 6pm

PRICE $87.50 (includes booking fee)

VENUE Noosa Boathouse 194 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville

DURATIONApprox 3.5 hours

INCLUSIONS Welcome glass of bubbles, three course dinner and show

ADDITIONALBookings limited to 100 only, shared tables. For catering purposes, please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking.

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VISIONS OF EARTH

SOUTHERN CROSS SOLOISTS STARRING SPECIAL GUEST WILLIAM BARTON, DIDGERIDOO

DATEWednesday 20 July

TIME7.30pm

PRICE $65 (includes booking fee)


DURATION2 hours with intermission

PROGRAMMendelssohn Overture Hebrides, Op.26 Sculthorpe From Nourlangie Janáček Selections from The Cunning Little Vixen Sculthorpe Songs of Sea and Sky Chabrier Recueil de Mélodies: Ballade des Gros Dindons Les Cigales Villanelle des Petits Canards Barton New Work (World Premiere) Debussy Ibéria: Images pour Orchestre, No. 2

‘Visions of Earth’ is inspired by the greatest muse of all, the earth and its natural wonders. Indigenous culture, with its spiritual connection to land and nature, flickers in the hearts of this concert’s Australian composers, with Sculthorpe’s shimmering strings and his protégé Barton conjuring mystical stories of our unique island.

This evocative program explores these primal notions, with stunning music performed by Southern Cross Soloists alongside the master of the didgeridoo, William Barton.

William Barton, DidgeridooWilliam Barton (performer/composer) has been playing didgeridoo for over 20 years and first learnt the instrument in Mount Isa in far northwestern Queensland. He has been touring internationally since he was 15 years old, with his first performance with a professional orchestra as soloist at 17.

In 2012, he won an ARIA award for best classical album with Kalkadungu.

Southern Cross SoloistsSouthern Cross Soloists are a chamber ensemble comprised of leading Australian musicians, educators and entrepreneurs who in the past two decades have established an outstanding reputation for musical excellence.

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DATEFriday 22 July

TIME5pm

PRICES $38 Adults $33 NFA Members (includes booking fee)

VENUE Good Shepherd Lutheran College, 115 Eumundi Road, Noosaville

DURATIONApproximately 2.5 hours with intermission

ADDITIONALGeneral Seating

DATESunday 17 July

TIME4.30pm

PRICES $40 Adults $10 Student (includes booking fee)


DURATIONApproximately 2 hours with intermission

ADDITIONALGeneral Seating

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DAME JOAN SUTHERLAND AWARD 2016Will we find the next Dame Joan Sutherland? This Award was initiated by the Noosa Federation of the Arts to showcase the cream of young opera singers. Six finalists, chosen nationwide, will contest the Dame Joan Sutherland Award on July 22nd as part of the Noosa Long Weekend. They have already survived the auditions held in Brisbane in June, now they will take part in the Finals. The Award is open to singers from 20 to 34 years of age in all categories from soprano to bass, and one lucky person will take home first prize of $15,000.

Chairman of the Noosa Federation of the Arts, Juanita Overson, said “the prize money helps to further their careers, whether it be coaching, manuscripts, linguistics or assistance with other competitions. So many of our winners have made it on the national and international operatic stages, helped by our Award”.

A week after Mirusia Louwerse won she was contracted to Andre Rieu. People’s Choice, Kang Wang, is currently contracted to the New York Met. And our last winner, mezzo Jade Moffat is busy making a name for herself on the London stage.

Jade Moffat pictured with Renee Fleming “The winner of 2014 Award, mezzo Jade Moffat, is now studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. She recently sang for Renee Fleming”.

Tenor, Kang Wang, People’s Choice winner for 2010 now contracted to the NY Met.

Under the Artistic Direction of Richard Gill OAM, orchestra seventeen88 has presented world-class performances of Classical and Romantic chamber and orchestral repertoire in historically informed performance style since 2013. Limelight Magazine has lauded the orchestra as “Australia’s brightest and shiniest new orchestra … an important addition to Australia’s musical landscape.”

In this program, the orchestra seventeen88 Chamber Soloists will perform glorious chamber works by Haydn, Hummel and Schubert featuring our Sunshine Coast based principal clarinettist Nicole van Bruggen. Concertmaster Rachael Beesley will be joined by internationally renowned musicians Simon Oswell and Michael Dahlenburg to present a delightful and entertaining program.

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Nicole van Bruggen (clarinet), Rachael Beesley (violin), Simon Oswell (viola) and Michael Dahlenburg (violoncello).

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JULIAN GARGIULO INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ‘STEINWAY ARTIST’

Following a sell-out performance in 2015, we are delighted Julian will return to NLWF for two exclusive 2016 festival performances.Likened to a modern day Victor Borge, combining music artistry and comedy, Julian Gargiulo is a performer not to be missed!

Combining rigorous Russian conservatory training with an informal style of presenting classical music, Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo has been receiving standing ovations on both sides of the Atlantic.

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QUEENSLAND EXCLUSIVE

DIRECT FROM CARNEGIE HALL

Musical Program includes -FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Fantasie-Impromptu Opus 66 JULIAN GARGIULO Hijacked F. CHOPIN Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor F. CHOPIN Minute Waltz CLAUDE DEBUSSY Clair de Lune LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Allegretto from Sonata Opus 31 No. 2 J. GARGIULO Tango from Cello Sonata (solo piano transcription)

Intermission

J. GARGIULO Happiness DOMENICO SCARLATTI Three SonatasSATIE/GARGIULO Gymnopedie/Intermezzo CHOPIN Waltz with two volunteersNIKOLAI RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Flight of the Bumblebee (arr. Rachmaninoff) F. CHOPIN Scherzo No. 1 Opus 20

“DAZZLING TECHNIQUE AND WHITE-HOT INTERPRETATIONS”FANFARE MAGAZINE

DATEFriday 22 July

TIMES5pm twilight performance 8pm evening performance




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MARIO STARRING BLAKE BOWDEN & PHIL SCOTT

DATETuesday 19 July

TIME2pm




The story and music of Mario Lanza, one of the world’s first superstars.In the 1950s Mario Lanza was a tenor superstar in Hollywood, his records topped the charts and everyone fell for his charm and beautiful voice. Ten years later, he was all washed up, dying mysteriously at the age of 38. What happened?

Mario is part opera and part music theatre and thus encompasses a broad range of musical styles. Highlights include Your Tiny Hand is Frozen, Nessun Dorma, Caro Mio Ben and The Loveliest Night of the Year.

Blake Bowden (South Pacific) sings up a storm as the stormy Lanza, while writer/satirist/ pianist Phil Scott fills in the gaps, playing various characters in the singer’s life.

ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY… NOT TO BE MISSED!

“BLAKE BOWDEN HAS ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING VOICES.”AUSSIE THEATRE

CONCEIVED BY Blake Bowden & Phil Scott

WRITTEN BY Phil Scott

DIRECTED BY Chris Parker

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“AFTER MORE THAN 40 YEARS, HIS DEPICTIONS ARE JUST AS ACERBIC AND DISTURBINGLY ACCURATE” HERALD SUN

DATESMonday 18 July Tuesday 19 July

TIME7.30pm




ADDITIONALThe final (ever) two performances of Once Were Leaders will be performed at NWLF 2016

A stalwart of political satire, funnyman Max Gillies brings his show to NLWF this July, cataloguing some of his most infamous characters in Once Were Leaders. Is Australia suffering a leadership deficit? There was a time when politicians could inspire us. But were they really better than the current crop or has our perception benefited from the passage of time? Max Gillies has been a keen observer of the political combat zone for half a century. His fascination with the ups and downs of political leadership has seen him parody everyone from Hawke to Thatcher and many more.Once Max used to apply make-up, wigs and prosthetic enhancements in order to disguise himself. He doesn’t have those bits and pieces anymore. But he has accumulated a rich collection of caricatures. Once Were Leaders sees Max share his memories of a life spent on the fringes of power, mining the archives for his favourite game changing speeches.Max Gillies portrays the following characters during the show:• Bob Hawke • Paul Keating • Graham Richardson • Kevin Rudd • John Howard

• Malcolm Fraser • Margaret Thatcher (UK) • Ronald Reagan (US) • Queen Elizabeth • Robert Menzies

FINAL PERFORMANCES!

AN EVENING WITH MAX GILLIES

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ONCE WERE LEADERS

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DATES & TIMESFriday 15 July at 7.30pmSaturday 16 July at 2pm (Includes awards presentation)


VENUE Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville

DURATIONApproximately 2 hours with intermission

ADDITIONALTickets available from both Noosa Arts Theatre and The J Theatre

DATEMonday 18 July

TIME6pm



DURATION1.5 hours with intermission

ADDITIONALTickets available from both Noosa Arts Theatre and The J Theatre

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ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL This festival within the festival sees the stage premiere of the finalist plays from the National One-Act Playwriting Competition. With nearly 70 entries from across Australia, New Zealand, USA and PNG, the finalists are (in no particular order): A Poet Passes by Allan Mackay from New South WalesDead Loss by Richard Harris from Papua New GuineaHarry’s Bounty by Pauline Low from Western AustraliaThree short, sharp, varied plays in one evening.

With $8,000 in prize money, including the $5,000 Nimmo Prize for Best Play plus the Nancy Cato Audience Choice Award, the awards presentation after the final performance on Saturday afternoon is always eagerly awaited.

Noosa Arts Theatre is proud to offer this rather unique opportunity to aspiring and established playwrights and showcase the finalists as part of the Noosa Long Weekend Festival.

Now Hear This is ABC RN’s storytelling show. People all around Australia tell their personal story into a microphone, to an audience, without any notes. It’s like being around a campfire, only there are a few more people listening. Join hosts Richard Fidler and Melanie Tait for a special night of live stories, as storytellers reveal their true stories on this years theme ‘Busted’.

Richard Fidler presents Conversations with Richard Fidler, an in-depth, up-close-and-personal interview program broadcast across Australia on ABC Radio.Richard has interviewed CIA agents, ex-prisoners, prime ministers, astronauts and the Dalai Lama. But he’s particularly partial to everyday people you’ve never heard of, who have seen and done amazing things. In another life Richard was a member of comedy group The Doug Anthony Allstars (DAAS), which played to audiences all over the world.

Melanie Tait hosts Weekend Arts and Now Hear This on ABC Radio National.

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Allan Mackay Richard Harris Pauline Low

NOW HEAR THIS RICHARD FIDLER and MELANIE TAIT

Melanie Tait

Richard Fidler

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EXPOSING EDITH

DATES & TIMESWednesday 20 July at 1pmThursday 21 July at 8pm


VENUE Noosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Rd, Noosaville

DURATION 70 minutes without intermission

Celebrate the life of acclaimed French singer Edith Piaf through stories and song. Winner of Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe 2016, this critically acclaimed show is created and performed by Michaela Burger (chanteuse) and Greg Wain (guitar).Interspersed with stories of Piaf’s life and the origins of her famous vintage pop songs, Exposing Edith takes you into the

glamour and grit of Parisian life in the 20th century. Follow Piaf from the street to the great music halls, through her loves and losses, her tragedies and successes and a life driven by passion and devotion to her audience.Exposing Edith features hits La Vie en Rose, Non Je Ne Regrette Rien and lets the audience decide who Edith Piaf was. Join us for a captivating night and enjoy a little piece of Paris with your friends.

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SOMETIMES ANYTHING GOESAcclaimed writer Anna Goldsworthy (Piano Lessons, Welcome To Your New Life) and acclaimed cabaret performer Michael Griffiths join forces to explore the colourful life and timeless songs of Cole Porter including You’re The Top, It’s De-Lovely, Let’s Do It and Night and Day.

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH BENDIGO BANK PRESENTS

STARRING MICHAEL GRIFFITHS

“GRIFFITHS IS EXTRAORDINARY” THE AGE


TIMES1pm and 8pm



DURATION1 hour without intermission

WRITTEN BY ANNA GOLDSWORTHYMUSICAL DIRECTION BY MICHAEL GRIFFITHS

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“A BLAZING LIFE FORCE IN HER EVOCATION OF PIAF” THE AGE

“THE CLOSEST YOU’LL GET TO PIAF IN THIS DAY AND AGE” RIP IT UP

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Noosa Long Weekend Festival is delighted to present a wonderful night of Comedy and Burlesque with our headliner comedy artist Mandy Nolan and Small Time Girl. The program also features Matt Dunstan (aka Melony Brests) and Burlesque Star Sunday Lucia.

SMALL TOWN GIRLStarring MANDY NOLANMandy Nolan is a Small Town Girl.

One of Australia’s strongest female comedic talents she has honed the ability to bring a room to its knees.

Her humour is sharp, honest, sometimes self-depreciating, somewhat outrageous, but never cruel or pretentious. Frequently irreverent, it speaks to a diverse audience with no set demographic, no gender, race or religion, occupation or tribe.

BECOMING MELONY BRESTS Starring MATT DUNSTAN (aka) MELONY BRESTSWhat happens in the dressing room, no longer stays in the dressing room.

SUNDAY LUCIABURLESQUE STARA tantalising special guest appearance by International Burlesque sensation, Sunday Lucia.

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THIS TRIPLE BILL PROGRAM IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

DATESWednesday 20 JulyFriday 22 July

TIME8pm



DURATION2 hours, 20 minutes with intermission

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH HOT 91.1 FM PRESENT

COMEDY TONIGHT!

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DATEThursday 21 July

TIME7.30pm



DURATION1.5 hours

Fall under the seductive spell of Don Juan and his equally charismatic creator – Lord Byron. In a refreshing take on the classic tale, acclaimed actor and director Tama Matheson and internationally renowned guitarist Karin Schaupp weave the epic poem of Don Juan, with extracts of the author’s own life and the evocative solo guitar music of Turina, Pujol, Tárrega and more into a unique theatrical event. The performance scintillates with the romance, passion, humour and intrigue of one of the greatest adventure stories ever told.

This unique 90-minute show combines poetry, drama, music and a good dose of humour in a highly original way, appealing equally to theatre audiences, literature buffs and concert-goers.

DON JUANWITH KARIN SCHAUPP AND TAMA MATHESON

LORD BYRON’S

FRANCISCO TARREGA Capricho ArabeArr. Karin Schaupp

JOHN DOWLAND Allemande (My Lady Hunssdon’s Puffe)Arr. Karin Schaupp

TRAD. SCOTTISH Wild Mountain ThymeArr. Scott Tennant

VICTOR MOJE SERRANITO SevillanasArr. Karin Schaupp

SEBASTIAN DE YRADIER La PalomaJOHANN KASPAR MERTZ Fantasy on Themes from Don Giovanni, Op.28Arr. Karin Schaupp

AGUSTIN BARRIOS Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios

FERNANDO SOR Variations on a Theme by Mozart, Op.9Arr. Karin Schaupp

EMILIO PUJOL TangoJOAQUIN TURINA 2nd Movement from Sonata for Guitar, Op.61AGUSTIN BARRIOS Aires AndalucesWILLIAM WALTON Bagatelles Nos 1 & 2AGUSTIN BARRIOS BarcaroleHEITOR VILLA-LOBOS Study No. 8MAURO GIULIANI Sonata EroicaArr. Karin Schaupp

ANTONIO JOSE Pavana Triste from Sonata for Guitar

Don Juan will include music selections from the following works:

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

A TALE OF FIERY ROMANCE, PASSION AND INTRIGUE

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AN EVENING WITH

DATESaturday 16 July Sunday 17 July

TIME7.30pm



DURATION2 hours, 20 minutes with intermission

Queensland Ballet is proud to return to Noosa Long Weekend Festival and present an exciting program of dance to festival audiences. The program will include both contemporary and neo classical ballets performed by Queensland Ballet’s Jette Parker Young Artists and also Company Dancers.

Young Artists will perform Amy Hollingsworth’s emotionally-charged and visceral, Cadence Interrupted, a high energy contemporary work about connection. Company Dancers will perform the first and last movement from Ben Stevenson’s Three Preludes as well as a new ballet choreographed by Queensland Ballet’s Greg Horsman entitled Back to Bach, a neo classical work. Together with a fascinating conversation with Queensland Ballet Artistic Director Li Cunxin.

Queensland Ballet is a vibrant company offering a program of world-class classical ballets and inspired contemporary dance works.

Their 2015 performances sold out in record time, and we urge you to secure your tickets early as this is a must see Festival event.

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THIS EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM WILL FEATURE BOTH CONTEMPORARY AND NEO CLASSICAL BALLETS

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITHTHE OGILVIE GROUPPROUDLY PRESENT

Laura Hidalgo and Camilo Ramos, Season 2016 Photographer Simon Lekias

Yanela Pinera, Season 2016Photographer Simon Lekias

Laura Hidalgo, Season 2016 Photographer Simon Lekias

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL 20 FESTIVAL OF THOUGHT

OUR 2016 MODERATORS & INTERVIEWERS

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL FORUM PROGRAM, PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST

Paul Barclay is a presenter and series producer of Big Ideas on ABC RN. Prior to this he was presenter of Australia Talks for six years.

Paul has produced countless stories for many programs on most ABC radio networks, has occasionally appeared on ABC TV, and has produced radio documentaries for ABC RN’s Background Briefing.

PAUL BARCLAYPhil Brown is a Senior Writer with News Queensland writing for The Courier-Mail, The Sunday Mail, Brisbane News and other News Limited publications.

He is the author of two books of poetry - Plastic Parables and An Accident in the Evening and two books of humorous memoir - Travels with My Angst and Any Guru Will Do, both published by UQP.

PHIL BROWNGail Forrer has been a newspaper journalist /editor on the Sunshine Coast for 20 years.

She has studied ceramics, interior design and is a qualifying Master of Creative Industries student (Creative writing) CQU. Gail is working on a book of short stories with a feminist flavour.

Gail is the editor of Seniors Newspaper Group.

GAIL FORRER

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FESTIVALOF THOUGHT

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL FORUM PROGRAM, PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST

ENCOURAGING THOUGHT TO FLOURISH, ENGAGE AND ENTERTAIN

ISSUES | IDEAS | OPINION

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TIMES11am – Democracy Debate 12.30pm - Democracy Lunch

PRICES $37.50 - Democracy debate only Full Adult (includes booking fee)$32.50 - Democracy debate only Concessions (includes booking fee) $87.50 - Democracy debate and Lunch (limited to 50 people) (includes booking fee)

VENUERACV Noosa Resort, 94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

DURATION90 minutes with Q & A, no intermission

ADDITIONALDemocracy debate Lunch OfferSpecial 2 course Luncheon, with glass of wine. 12.30pm, 16th July at RACV Noosa Resort. Numbers strictly limited to 50 people. (Join delegates and moderator for lunch). Lunch tickets are for shared tables.


TIME11am

PRICES $37.50 - Full Adult (includes booking fee)

$32.50 - Concessions (includes booking fee)

VENUE RACV Noosa Resort, 94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads


CHALLENGES TO THE PRACTICAL WORKINGS OF DEMOCRACYYou might just be able to put up with them one at a time, but together, they are a real challenge to the practical workings of democracy. They are: –• Communication of policy via the

‘30 second grab’;• The changing nature of ‘news’ -

the 24 hours news cycle and the pressure this imposes on politicians and commentators;

• Policy debate reduced to 140 letters of a Twitter feed;

• The impact of social media; • The insidious effect of overblown

political correctness.

The Panel:Sharri MarksonJournalist and Senior Media Writer – The Australian.

Hon Dr Gary Johns Adjunct Professor at QUT Business School and a commentator.

Chris KennyAustralian political commentator, author and former political adviser.

Graham Young Chief editor and publisher of On Line Opinion, and Executive Director of the Australian Institute for Progress.

CAN ISIS BE DEFEATED?A must-listen discussion about Islamic State involving seven key questions — who are its members, how did they become so powerful, why do people join them, what do they want, can it be said that Isis is somebody’s fault, how can they be defeated and how should we respond to attacks like those in Paris?

The Panel:Greg Sheridan Australian foreign affairs journalist and commentator. Tom Switzer Australian columnist and foreign policy analyst; editor of American Review and presenter of the Between the Lines program aired on Radio National.

David Martin Jones Associate Professor and Reader at the School of Political Science and International Studies, University of Queensland. His research expertise includes International Security, Australian Defence Policy and International Terrorism.

Moderator: Paul Barclay, ABC Radio National

Moderator: Paul Barclay, ABC Radio National

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DATEMonday 18 July

TIMES10.30am - Forum The J Theatre, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads 12.30pm - Forum Lunch RACV Noosa Resort, 94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

PRICES $37.50 - Forum only, Full Adult Allocated seating (includes booking fee)$32.50 - Forum only, Concessions (includes booking fee) $87.50 - Forum and Lunch (limited to 40 people) (includes booking fee)


ADDITIONALForum Lunch Offer - Special 2 course Luncheon, with glass of wine. 12.30pm, 18th July at RACV Noosa Resort. Numbers strictly limited to 40 people. (Join Chris Uhlman and fellow Insiders delegates for lunch)Lunch tickets are for shared tables.

INSIDERSReturning for the 10th consecutive year, we are delighted to present Insiders as part of our 2016 Festival.Insiders is a news and talk show analysing and discussing Australian politics with the use of a panel of political journalists and columnists and interviews with prominent politicians and commentators.

There will be video footage - both profound and perplexing - of announcements by our leaders, together with the panel’s observations and predictions – which have historically produced some sensational (and accurate) forecasts in the past.

As always this, will be a sell-out and not-to-be-missed event.


TIME2pm

PRICES $25 Adult $20 Concession (includes booking fee)


DURATION75 minutes

LOCAL AUTHORS IN CONVERSATION

No doubt it is some combination of all of the above. In our local author’s forum, three of SE Queensland’s talented authors will give us their thoughts on the importance of ‘place’ in their writing.

Join Annah Faulkner, Susan Johnson and Inga Simpson for this conversation as they discuss influence of their own locations in the development of settings and subject matter.

There is certain to be some fascinating author insights into their writings.

Annah FaulknerAnnah Faulkner’s debut novel, The Beloved, won the Kibble Literary Award, the Queensland Premier’s Literary Award for an Emerging Queensland Author, and was shortlisted for the 2013 Miles

Franklin Award. Last Day in the Dynamite Factory is her second novel.

Susan Johnson Susan Johnson’s novel The Landing observes what it is to be human and to love: the betrayals, the long and the short alliances, the disappointments and the joys. In 2010, Susan returned from ten years in London and is a feature writer at Q weekend magazine.

Inga Simpson Inga Simpson began her career as a professional writer for government before gaining a PhD in creative writing. Her first novel Mr Wigg was followed by Nest in 2014, subsequently long listed for the 2015 Miles Franklin Award. Her new work is Where the Trees Were.

What is it that allows a book to resonate with its readers? Plot, character, location, style?

Moderator: Gail Forrer, Seniors Newspaper Group

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EVENTS AT A GLANCE (15-19 JULY 2016)Event Times Venue/Location Page

FRIDAY 15 JULY

Visual Arts 10am - 4pm Noosa Regional Gallery Butter Factory Cooroy 41

Carnivale Infusion on Hastings 5pm Hastings Street 4Meow Meow 7pm & 9.30pm The J Theatre 5One Act Play Festival 7.30pm Noosa Arts Theatre 14Locale After Dark 8pm Locale, Hastings Street 39

SATURDAY 16 JULYHugh Mackay - Literary Breakfast 8am RACV Noosa Resort 31


Creative Movement with Penny Mullen 10.30am Good Shepherd Lutheran College 32Democracy Forum 11am RACV Noosa Resort 22Free Entertainment 11am Noosa Civic 43Democracy Forum Luncheon 12.30pm RACV Noosa Resort 22Free Entertainment 1pm & 3pm Aromas Forecourt, Hastings Street 38Contemporary Dance with Penny Mullen 1pm Good Shepherd Lutheran College 32Heritage Walk 1pm Gubbi Gubbi people - Noosa River Mouth 42One Act Play Festival 2pm Noosa Arts Theatre 14Fosse Technique with Penny Mullen 3.30pm Good Shepherd Lutheran College 32An Evening with the Queensland Ballet 7.30pm The J Theatre 19Locale After Dark 8pm Locale, Hastings Street 39

SUNDAY 17 JULYNLWF Kid’s Breakfast 7.30/8.30/9.30am The Reef Hotel, Noosa 29


Film Events - Gravitas and Spear 12.30pm The J Theatre 27Free Entertainment 1pm & 3pm Aromas Forecourt, Hastings Street 38Heritage Walk 1pm Tewantin 42Free Acting Workshops for Kids 1.30pm & 3pm Bicentennial Hall Annexe 34Garry Disher – Literary Event 2pm RACV Noosa Resort 30Orchestra Seventeen88 4.30pm Good Shepherd Lutheran College 10Diva’s al Dente Dinner 6pm Rickys, Quamby Place 35An Evening with the Queensland Ballet 7.30pm The J Theatre 19Locale After Dark 8pm Locale, Hastings Street 39

MONDAY 18 JULYInsiders Forum 10.30am The J Theatre 23Insiders Luncheon 12.30pm RACV Noosa Resort 23Heritage Walk 1pm Hastings Street 42Now Hear This 6pm Noosa Arts Theatre 14Slow Food Noosa With Film 6pm Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort 28Once Were Leaders – Max Gillies 7.30pm The J Theatre 13Locale After Dark 8pm Locale, Hastings Street 39

TUESDAY 19 JULY


Shelley Davidow - Literary Event 11am Noosa Arts Theatre 30Heritage Walk 1pm Mill Point 42Mario – Phil Scott and Blake Bowden 2pm The J Theatre 12Burlesque Masterclass - Sunday Lucia 6pm Noosa Arts Theatre 33Once Were Leaders – Max Gillies 7.30pm The J Theatre 13Locale After Dark 8pm Locale, Hastings Street 39

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EVENTS AT A GLANCE (20-24 JULY 2016)Event Times Venue/Location Page

WEDNESDAY 20 JULY


Free Entertainment 11am Noosa Civic 43Showcase on Hastings 12pm & 1.15pm Hastings Street (Starts at Gaston) 36Exposing Edith 1pm Noosa Arts Theatre 15Heritage Walk 1pm Pomona 42Smoky Jazz and Blues Dinner 6.30pm Wood Fire Grill, Quamby Place 37Visions Of Earth 7.30pm The J Theatre 9Comedy Tonight 8pm Noosa Arts Theatre 17Locale After Dark 8pm Locale, Hastings Street 39

THURSDAY 21 JULY


Morning Tea with Judy Nunn [Literary] 10.30am Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort 31Heritage Walk 1pm Eumundi 42Smoky Jazz and Blues Dinner 6.30pm Wood Fire Grill, Quamby Place 37Don Juan 7.30pm The J Theatre 18Exposing Edith 8pm Noosa Arts Theatre 15Locale After Dark 8pm Locale, Hastings Street 39

FRIDAY 22 JULY


Free Entertainment 11am Noosa Civic 43Seafood Seduction Luncheon 12pm Quamby Place (Starts at Wasabi) 36Heritage Walk 1pm Cooran 42Free Entertainment 4pm Aromas Forecourt, Hastings Street 38Dame Joan Sutherland Singing Competition 5pm Good Shepherd Lutheran College 10Julian Gargiulo in Concert 5pm & 8pm The J Theatre 11Twilight Markets 5pm - 9pm Arcadia Walk, Noosa Junction 44Comedy Tonight 8pm Noosa Arts Theatre 17Locale After Dark 8pm Locale, Hastings Street 39

SATURDAY 23 JULY

Visual Arts 10am-3pm Noosa Regional Gallery Butter Factory Cooroy 41

ISIS Forum 11am RACV Noosa Resort 22Song Writing Workshop - Keith Potger 11am Bicentennial Hall Annexe 34Cole 1pm & 8pm Noosa Arts Theatre 15Free Entertainment 1pm & 3pm Aromas Forecourt, Hastings Street 38Stand Up For Dummies Workshop 1.30pm Bicentennial Hall Annexe 33Local Authors Forum 2pm RACV Noosa Resort 23Swing On This 3pm & 8pm The J Theatre 7Locale After Dark 8pm Locale, Hastings Street 39

SUNDAY 24 JULY

Visual Arts 10am-3pm Noosa Regional Gallery Butter Factory Cooroy 41

Italian Long Lunch 12.30pm Noosa Waterfront Restaurant 35Heritage Walk 1pm Kin Kin 42Keith Potger Dinner & Show 5.30pm Noosa Boathouse 8Locale After Dark 8pm Locale, Hastings Street 39

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GRAVITAS AND SPEARSPECTACULAR DOUBLE SCREENING

DATESunday 17 July

TIME12.30pm

PRICES $22.50 Adult (Includes booking fee) $17.50 Concessions (Includes booking fee)


DURATION2.5 hours with intermission

INCLUSIONS Dance solo – Tyrel Dulvarie Screening – Gravitas In conversation with Penelope Mullen + Q & A Short intermission Screening – Spear (feature film)

GRAVITASInspired by the choreographic work of Penelope Mullen’s ‘Danse Noir’ which premiered in Brisbane 2014, Gravitas was born.Join Penelope ‘In Conversation’ about the making of Gravitas followed by a screening of this enthralling art-dance short film.

While observing Penelope rehearse the live dance work, renowned author Stephen Schofield spontaneously penned evocative words in which he described the spirit and articulation of the dancers as they traversed the space with a sense of gravitas.

And so emerged Gravitas, a film featuring extraordinary dancers captured by film makers Richard Keenan and Guy Calaf. Co-Produced by Louise Howden – Smith and conceived and choreographed by Penelope Mullen.

Filmed in the crystal caves at Yanchep, WA, the film explores the reverence one feels when immersed within the grandeur of nature’s architecture.

SPEARA young man reconciles ancient tradition with the modern, urban world in this debut feature from Stephen Page, artistic director of Australia’s renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre.This visually arresting film may be Stephen Page’s directorial debut, but Page is no stranger to the telling of stories through movement and images.

As artistic director of the world-renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre, he has spent over twenty years interpreting the stories of Indigenous Australians for global stages. Now Page brings Bangarra’s outstanding dance work Spear to the screen.

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH NOOSA FILM SOCIETY PRESENT

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THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren) a French restaurant proprietor with high standards and a sharp tongue, is put out when an Indian-English family take Lumiere by storm. They open an inexpensive Indian restaurant and infuse the sleepy town with the spices of India, transforming the lives of its eccentric villagers and infuriating their celebrated neighbour. Only after Madame Mallory wages culinary wars with Papa (Om Puri), does she finally agree to mentor young Hassam (Manish Dayal) leading him to Paris, the launch of his own restaurant, and a slew of new adventures.

A succulent treat about family, nationality and the mysteries of good taste.

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLOW FOOD NOOSA PRESENT

SLOW FOOD WITH FILM

DATEMonday 18 July

TIME6pm for 6.30pm


VENUE Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, Links Drive, Noosa Heads

DURATIONApprox 4-4.5 hours with intermission between courses

INCLUSIONS One welcome glass of sparkling with open cash bar. Three course dinner inspired by the film The Hundred Foot Journey


Chefs Aden Moriarty from Noosa Springs, Matt Golinski and Eric Pernoud from Maison de Provence will provide a three course feast destined to be as enjoyable as our featured movie The Hundred Foot Journey.

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL 30 LITERATURE

DATESunday 17 July

TIME2pm



DURATION1 hour, no intermission

THE HEAT

THE HEATWyatt needs a job. A bank job would be nice, or a security van hold-up. As long as he doesn’t have to work with cocky idiots and strung-out meth-heads like the Pepper brothers. That’s the sort of miscalculation that buys you the wrong kind of time.

So he contacts a man who in the past put him on the right kind of heist. And finds himself in Noosa, stealing a painting for Hannah Sten. He knows how it’s done: case the premises, set up escape routes and failsafes, get in and get out with the goods unrecognised. Make a good plan; back it up with another. And be very, very careful.

But who is his client? Who else wants that painting? Sometimes, being very careful is not enough.

GARRY DISHERGarry Disher has published almost fifty titles - fiction, children’s books, anthologies, textbooks, the Wyatt thrillers and the Mornington Peninsula mysteries. He has won numerous awards, including the German Crime Prize (twice) and two Ned Kelly Best Crime novel awards, for Chain of Evidence (2007) and Wyatt (2010). Garry lives on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

‘IN CONVERSATION’ WITH GARRY DISHER

“THE WYATT SERIES REPRESENTS DISHER AT HIS STYLISH BEST… WICKED AND WONDERFUL”SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

FOUR GENERATIONS OF FLEEING Whisperings in the Blood is an exquisite, compelling story of courage, destiny and the search for home. Spanning four continents and 100 years, Whisperings in the Blood explores, at this crucial moment in history, the forces of migration and the emotional legacy that we inherit from our immigrant ancestors.

Shelley Davidow is originally from South Africa and the author of 39 books.

DATETuesday 19 July

TIME11am


VENUENoosa Arts Theatre, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville

DURATION1 hour, no intermission

SHELLEY DAVIDOW ‘IN CONVERSATION’WHISPERING IN THE BLOOD

“A HAUNTING AND BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HISTORY”BOOKS+PUBLISHING, four-star review

Garry Disher

Shelley Davidow

Moderator: Phil Brown, News Limited


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TIME8am



DURATION1.5 hours (includes breakfast)

INCLUSIONSFull Breakfast and ‘In Conversation’ event

BEYOND BELIEFHear one of Australia’s most respected authors and social researchers Hugh Mackay talk about his new book, Beyond Belief: How we find meaning, with or without religion.At a time when 61 percent of Australians still identify as Christian but only 8 percent attend church weekly, Mackay tackles one of the big questions about contemporary Australia: how do we find our sense of meaning and purpose when religious faith and practice are in such sharp decline? (And why are enrolments at church schools skyrocketing?)

He draws on research suggesting that our quest for a meaningful life depends on believing in something ‘greater than ourselves’ and explores what that ‘something’ might be for today’s Australians.

Hugh will be interviewed by Phil Brown. Arts Editor - The Courier-Mail, Deputy Editor - CANVAS, News Queensland.

HUGH MACKAY Social researcher and the author of seventeen books - eleven in the field of social analysis and ethics, and six novels.

He is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and has been awarded honorary doctorates by Charles Sturt, Macquarie, New South Wales and Western Sydney universities. In 2015, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia. He lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.

DATEThursday 21 July

TIME10.30am

PRICES $37.50 Adult $32.50 Concession (includes booking fee)

VENUENoosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, Links Drive, Noosa

DURATION75 minutes

INCLUSIONSIncludes Morning Tea and ‘In Conversation’ event

MORNING TEA WITH JUDY NUNN AM

BREAKFAST WITH HUGH MACKAY

SPIRITS OF THE GHANBestselling Australian author Judy Nunn AM has based many of her novels in remote locations across Australia. When travelling on The Ghan three years ago with husband, author Bruce Venables, she was instantly inspired.Spirits of the Ghan tells the tale of two people involved in completing The Ghan: Jess Manning, an indigenous Australian whose role as negotiator between the Elders and the railway has earnt her respect amongst all involved with the project, and Matthew Witherton, a senior surveyor overseeing the construction of the line. When their paths finally cross, their respective cultures collide to reveal a mystery that demands attention, and could well affect the completion of the mighty railway.

JUDY NUNN AMJudy Nunn’s career has been long, illustrious and multifaceted. After combining her internationally successful acting career with scriptwriting for television and radio, Judy decided in the 90s to turn her hand to prose.

Her first three novels, The Glitter Game, Centre Stage and Araluen, set respectively in the worlds of television, theatre and film, became instant bestsellers, and the rest is history, quite literally in fact.

In 2015 Judy was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her ‘significant service to the performing arts as a scriptwriter and actor of stage and screen, and to literature as an author’.

Hugh Mackay

Judy Nunn AM

Moderator: Phil Brown, News Limited


NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL 32 WORKSHOPS

DANCE…DANCE…DANCE…

WITH PENELOPE MULLEN


TIMES(1) 10.30am, (2) 1pm and (3) 3.30pm



DURATIONEach workshop 1.5 hours

ADDITIONALStrictly limited to 30 people for each dance class.

Minors under 18, must be accompanied by an adult (over 18 years) and carer must remain with minor for duration of workshop.

Three wonderful dance workshops have been especially created by Dancer, Choreographer and Artistic Director Penelope Mullen for Noosa Long Weekend Festival.This is a special opportunity for you to join one of the finest choreographers in Australia in an intimate dance masterclass/workshop environment.

1. Creative Dance/Movement, Beginners - 10.30am An introduction to creative dance incorporating basic postures and rhythm. Together we immerse ourselves in a range of musical styles to express and interpret life through the joy of dance.

Wear comfortable clothes, bare feet or socks and bring bottle of water and a small towel. 12 years and over. Beginners to experienced, no experience required.

2. Contemporary Dance Workshop - 1pm A combination of contemporary styles that culminate in a short choreographed combination. A fast moving class to expand technical and creative techniques. A dynamic session which combines energy with the love of contemporary dance.Wear comfortable clothes, bare feet or socks and bring bottle of water and a small towel. 12 years and over – adult elementary to advanced level.

3. Fosse Workshop - 3.30pmThis workshop focusses upon the basic elements of the famous and unique Bob Fosse. The style centres around specific shapes, postures and movement vocabularies which together form the elegance and precision that is the ‘Fosse’ Style.Wear comfortable clothes heels/chorus shoes optional or Jazz shoes (Bare feet ok) and bring bottle of water and a small towel. 12 years and over – adult elementary to advanced level.

DANCE WORKSHOPS KINDLY SUPPORTED BY

PRESENTING PATRON TIM FAIRFAX AC

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In just three hours, Mandy will teach participants to reframe everyday challenges with comedy and reveal the magic of just how to turn those niggles and irritations into a killer comedy routine! No need to bring anything, except yourself! Mandy Nolan has performed as a stand-up comedian for more than 25 years. She was just 17 when she first found herself on stage, braving wild crowds as a beginner stand up. “It was terrifying! I was terrible!” she laughs. “Fortunately I have high self-esteem, so I didn’t seem to notice!”

Nolan credits resilience and persistence in paving the way for a stand-up comedy career that has not only endured, it has impressed comedic legends such as Austen Tayshus who declared that “she is one of the strongest female talents in the country”.

Join Burlesque Star Sunday Lucia for an intimate and unique burlesque experience.No previous burlesque experience is necessary, however you should be prepared to release your inhibitions and explore the exotic dancer within.

Participants need to be at least 18 years of age, and bring along anything you feel you would like to utilise - props for a burlesque class include clothing to take off, props to hold and play with - hats, gloves, lingerie, corsetry, anything else you would like to work with.

You need to wear clothes that you feel comfortable in for the class and shoes that you can walk in; heels are great but not essential.

BURLESQUE MASTERCLASS WITH

DATETuesday 19 July

TIME6pm



DURATION2 hours

ADDITIONALStrictly limited to 25 peopleParticipants must be over 18 years of age

SUNDAY LUCIA

This is a unique one-off Burlesque Masterclass/Workshop experience, with numbers limited to 25 people. This private masterclass will be held at Noosa Arts Theatre and participants will have opportunity to utilise the stage, towards creating a sense of artistry and performing.

RELEASE YOUR INHIBITIONS AND TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE!

STAND UP FOR DUMMIESCOMEDY WORKSHOP with MANDY NOLAN


TIME1.30pm


VENUE Noosa Bicentennial Community Centre, Annex Building, Bicentennial Drive, Sunshine Beach

DURATION3 hours

ADDITIONALParticipants must be 15 plus years. Minors under 18 years, must be accompanied by an adult (over 18 years) and carer must remain with minor for duration of workshop.Strictly limited to 15 people.

COMEDY WORKSHOP KINDLY SUPPORTED BY


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As a founding member of the internationally famous The Seekers, Keith Potger AO is known to countless fans and this is obvious in the welcome given to him by audiences round the world.This rare opportunity to join Keith for a songwriter’s workshop is open to a limited number of people. Open to all ages for people who have some level of skill in song, lyric writing. Participants should bring a note book and some examples of their previous work (if any) in written form.

Keith Potger’s musical career started well before The Seekers first stormed the UK charts in 1965. He is a self-taught musician, playing the banjo, 6 and 12 string guitars and keyboards.

He contributed the distinctive 12 string guitar riffs to The Seekers’ chart topping recordings, augmenting the wonderful lead voice of Judith Durham and the boys’ ear-catching harmonies and instrumental talents.

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP WITH KEITH POTGER AO

FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE SEEKERS


TIME11am



DURATION1 hour

ADDITIONALStrictly limited to 30 people.

Minors under 18 years, must be accompanied by adult (over 18 years) and carer must remain with minor for duration of workshop.

Acting & Audition Coach, teacher, writer, and Artistic Director of XS Entertainment, Xanthe Coward, will take kids through the basics of acting and leaving a lasting impression on audition panels and audiences. Activate your voice and body, and avoid becoming a ‘talking head’ by connecting your voice and body. Learn audition basics and how to make a great first impression by connecting confidently and authentically with the panel. Develop the skills and confidence to connect with an audience and leave a lasting impression.

Discuss performance and professional pathways before becoming a Theatresports Hero.

Two specially designed workshops are available, for 9-14 years of age and 15-18 years of age.

DATESunday 17 July

TIMES1.30pm to 2.30pm (9-14 years)3pm to 4pm (15-18 years)

PRICE FREE Workshops


DURATIONEach workshop 1 hour

ADDITIONALMinors under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult (over 18 years) and carer must remain with minor for duration of workshop.Strictly limited capacity – 25 students maximum per workshop. Students MUST register with NLWF office to secure their placement. Telephone (07) 5474 2544 (Mon-Fri, 10am -4pm) to reserve your space.

ACTIVATE! COMMUNICATE! CONNECT!

FREE ACTING WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP KINDLY SUPPORTED BY KEITH POTGER AO AND


COMMUNITY WORKSHOPSGENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY


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In Italy, long lunches see families and friends getting together around the table to share warm conversation, good wine and beautifully prepared food. Enjoy a mouth-watering feast whilst relaxing and enjoying an afternoon of traditional Italian flavours. As a special highlight, be entertained by the wonderfully talented Blake Bowden and Phil Scott with an ‘Italian infused’ musical performance.

We are delighted to present this final NLWF 2016 lunch-music event in association with Noosa Waterfront.

Buon appetito!

BLAKE BOWDEN - most recently, Blake starred as Lieutenant Cable in Opera Australia’s South Pacific. Blake also played Lysander in the Australian tour of Eamon Flack’s acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and was a principal artist in the international tour of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

PHIL SCOTT is a writer, performer and musical director. With Jonathan Biggins he wrote a new libretto for Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld, produced by Opera Australia in 2013. He co-writes and stars in the Sydney Theatre Company’s annual political satire The Wharf Revue.

What do you get when you combine four young sopranos, sublime operatic harmonies and more than a bit of sass? Belladiva!Enjoy a welcome glass of bubbles, followed by a three course ‘European’ influenced dinner, and between courses, be enchanted with performances by Belladiva.

DATESunday 17 July

TIME6pm for 6.30pm


VENUE Rickys River Bar & Restaurant, 2 Quamby Place, Noosa

DURATIONApprox 3 hours

INCLUSIONSWelcome glass of bubbles, three course dinner and wonderful performances by Belladiva.


DIVAS AL DENTE NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL IN ASSOCIATION WITH SETTLER’S COVE PRESENT

ITALIAN LONG LUNCH GREAT FOOD, LOCATION, ENTERTAINMENT & COMPANY!

DATESunday 24 July

TIMEMidday for 12.30pm start


VENUE Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, 142 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville


INCLUSIONSWelcome glass of Prosecco, four course Italian Long Lunch and performance with Blake Bowden and Phil Scott.


SUPERB DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT AT RICKYS RIVER BAR AND RESTAURANT

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Three fabulous restaurants in the heart of Noosa each showcasing a signature dish.Enjoy three superb signature dishes created by well-known chefs Dan Penfold (Gaston), Andy Davies (Locale) and Paul Lette (Sails).

The journey begins at Gaston where a warm welcome awaits you. Here the scene will be set for a memorable afternoon with a sensational dish complemented by a specially selected wine.

A short walk along Hastings Street to our next restaurant Locale where a mouth-watering Taste of Italy in food and wine awaits. Delizioso!

Finally, a pleasant stroll along Noosa Boardwalk to enjoy the spectacular view at Sails, to enjoy your final scrumptious signature dish, followed by a small sweet treat to end your adventure in a delectable way.

SHOW CASE ON HASTINGS A GASTRONOMICAL ADVENTURE

DATEWednesday 20 July

TIME12pm


VENUE Gaston, Locale and Sails, Hastings Street Noosa Heads (Starts at Gaston)


INCLUSIONSSelected signature course and a glass of wine at each participating restaurant, plus small dessert offering at Sails.

ADDITIONAL2nd sitting option (1.15pm, July 20) will go on sale, subject to demand

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Pianist/singer/songwriter David Bentley digs deep to deliver a smoky blend of bluesy jazz that draws a wide range of influences from sophisticated jazz trios to New Orleans street beats. It’s a fusion of jazz standards, hip grooves, original songs and romping rhythm ‘n’ blues that evolves organically as the night unfolds.

The David Bentley Trio – aka DB3 – features the nimble and inventive acoustic bass playing of Andrew Shaw along with the savvy sax of Ric Halstead.

DAVID BENTLEY TRIO

DATESWednesday 20 July Thursday 21 July

TIME6.30pm

PRICES $97.50 (includes booking fee)

VENUE Wood Fire Grill, 2 Quamby Place, Noosa

INCLUSIONSWelcome glass of bubbles, three course dinner and Smoky Jazz and Blues with David Bentley Trio throughout evening.


SMOKY JAZZ AND BLUES

GREAT DINNER, ENTERTAINMENT AND VIBE AT WOOD FIRE GRILL

Ric HalsteadAndrew Shaw

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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL 38 FREE ENTERTAINMENT

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supporting the Noosa Long Weekend since 2007

Enjoy some great food and beverage at Aromas, whilst the kids are entertained for free!

Starring Nickelby the Magician and Ric Halstead - Music Infusion.

AROMAS MAGIC FREE ENTERTAINMENT

DATES & TIMESSaturday 16 July, 1pm and 3pm Nickelby the Magician Friday 22 July, 4pm Nickelby the Magician Saturday 23 July, 1pm and 3pm Nickelby the Magician


VENUE

Aromas Forecourt, Hastings Street, Noosa

DURATION1 hour shows commencing at times indicated above

AROMAS MAGIC PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

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AFTERDARK

DATESFriday 15 July until Sunday 24 July (Inclusive)

TIMEFrom 8pm till late nightly

PRICES Free Entertainment Food and Beverage priced as per Locale menu and charged on consumption

VENUE Locale, 62 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads

ADDITIONALDinner reservations strongly recommended.Limited seating capacity.Entry (without reservations) subject to availability and not guaranteed.

TO BOOK FOR LOCALE AFTER DARK Telephone Locale (07) 5447 5111 or visit localenoosa.com.au

• Where do our festival stars go to relax after their performances?

• Where can you become part of the Noosa ‘after dark’ social crowd and enjoy top shelf scheduled entertainment nightly or catch an impromptu song from one our guest artists?

• Where can you enjoy great food, beverage and ambience?

• Where can you catch a nightly scintillating performance by International Burlesque Sensation Sunday Lucia?

• Where can you enjoy all the above, every night of the festival?

LOCALE AFTER DARK!Join our charismatic compere Sam Coward, 8 until late, every night of the festival! Including great artists nightly, featuring; • Sunday Lucia – International Burlesque Sensation• Adam Flower Trio• Michelle Lamarca and Simon Russell Baker - Gambler• Melony Brests• Ric Halstead• Evy Pikler and Stan May• Nightly impromptu ‘pop up’ appearances by visiting artists are likely!

LOCALE AFTER DARK PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

Sunday Lucia Adam Flower Melony Brests Michael Griffiths Michelle Lamarca

Blake Bowden & Phil Scott Simon Russell Baker Mandy Nolan Evy Pikler Stan May

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111 Goodchap St, Noosaville 4566Ph: 07 5455 9200 www.noosahospital.com.au

Proudly supporting the arts in Noosa & celebrating 17 years of service to the Noosa community

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Judy Barrass, 2014, Jumping Jacks, image supplied by the artist

Judy Barrass, 2014, Paper Theatre, image supplied by the artistSusan Zela Bissett, 2015, Splendid, cast paper mixed fibres including local earth and botanicals, overpainted with watercolours, 22cm x 25cm x 2cm, image supplied by the artist

BespokePaperPapermakers of Queensland

24 June – 3 August 2016

Bespoke Paper is exuberant collection of works on, and of, paper showcasing the diversity and scope of what paper artists can create from their gentle art form.

From whimsical Victorian-inspired paper toys to harmonious symphonies of the earthy tones of papers hand-made through ingenious alchemy from backyard plants and weeds, this exhibition offers a new appreciation for the possibilities of paper.

11A Maple Street, Cooroy 4563 | P: 07 5442 6665Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4pm | Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pmwww.butterfactoryartscentre.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram:facebook.com/Cooroy-Butter-Factory-Arts-Centre-183778995013148www.instagram.com/butterfactoryartscentre/

Art installations by Jan Dunlop, Pam Walpole & Yanni Van Zijl at the Noosa Regional Gallery, Noosa Arts Theatre and ‘the j’ to celebrate the spirit of creativity for the Noosa Long Weekend Festival.

Sunshine Coast based art x3 , are three visual artists producing exciting artworks for events, exhibitions, corporate and public spaces. Commissions welcomed. Find us on Facebook.

Our project is supported by

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL 42 FREE EVENTS

Eight fascinating Heritage Walks to choose from…FREE Guided Tours All Walks begin at 1pm. No need to book - simply turn up.These are FREE Noosa Long Weekend Festival events. See table for details of Meeting Points.

NOTETo celebrate the 15th annual Kin Kin Heritage Walk, there will also be a Heritage Lunch available for $15 at 12 noon at the Black Ant Café. (Bookings essential – Ph: 5485 4177)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONNoosa Long Weekend Office 9pm - 5pmTelephone (07) 5474 2544Email: [email protected]

DATE WALK PRESENTER INFORMATION

Sat 16/7 Gubbi Gubbi Gubbi Gubbi people including Dr Eve Fesl

Meeting Point: Noosa River MouthWalk duration: 2 hours.

Sun 17/7 Tewantin George PearceMeeting Point: Children’s Water Play area next to Noosa Marina. Walk duration: 2½ hours.Complimentary refreshments.

Mon 18/7 Hastings St Michelle FreemanMeeting Point: Lions Car Park opposite Halse Lodge. Walk duration: 2½ hours.Complimentary refreshments.

Tues 19/7 Mill Point Stephen NicholsMeeting Point: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service office at Elanda PointWalk duration: 3½ hours.

Wed 20/7 Pomona Noosa MuseumMeeting Point: Noosa Museum, 29 Factory St, Pomona. Walk duration: 2 hoursComplimentary refreshments.

Thurs 21/7 Eumundi Wendy BirrellMeeting Point: Discover Eumundi Heritage and Visitor Centre, 73 Memorial Ave, Eumundi. Walk duration: 1½ hours. Complimentary refreshments.

Fri 22/7 Cooran Noosa MuseumMeeting Point: Car Park near Cooran Recreation Club, Bridge St, Cooran. Walk duration: 2 hours. Complimentary refreshments

Sun 24/7 Kin Kin* John NewsMeeting Point: Black Ant Café, Main St, Kin KinWalk Duration: 2 hours.Complimentary refreshments and local produce.

HERITAGE WALKS 2016

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FAMILY FUN AT NOOSA CIVIC

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

DATES & TIMESSaturday 16 July – 11am Wednesday 20 July – 11am Friday 22 July – 11am


VENUE Noosa Civic shopping centre (food court)

DURATION1 hour shows commencing at times indicated above

Come along to Noosa Civic and enjoy some great free family entertainment starring Nick Britt aka NICKLEBY THE MAGICIAN in a fast paced,action packed magic show, and featuring Groovalicious music with Ric Halstead.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

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NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL TEAMFestival Director Ian Mackellar Festival Bookkeeper Helen Bandera Production Manager Guy HarrisonNational Publicist Giorgi Ciot Festival Assistant Meghan HalversonFestival Ticketing Kate HartLighting Designer Paul ShillitoSound Engineer Cameron Elias Stage Manager/s Anthony Wade-Cooper – The J Theatre Stephen Moore – Noosa Arts TheatreTransport Co-ordinator Garth Donaldson Graphic Design & Program Synda Turnbull, Louise Beaty and the team at Design CentralSocial Media Marketing Kate SandersFestival Photographer Barry Alsop, Eyes Wide Open ImageFestival Volunteer Coordination Dr. Ian Wright

CO-FOUNDERS AND PATRONS OF THE NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL David Williamson and Kristin Williamson

NOOSA LONG WEEKEND FESTIVAL COMMITTEEPresident Johanne WrightVice President Gary TrevithickTreasurer Simon GambleSecretary Gail Thoms Committee Stan May – Marketing Co-Ordinator Dennis Pitman – Funding Co-Ordinator Anna Richardson Sam Coward Xanthe Coward

PROGRAMMING SUB COMMITTEE Johanne Wright Ian MackellarStan May Sam CowardXanthe Coward Ross Burgess (Literature) Simon Gamble, Jock Robertson (Festival of Thought)Phil McGrath (Heritage Walks) Nina Shadforth (Visual Arts) Chris Comer (Visual Arts)

SPECIALTY EVENTS & PATRONS CO-ORDINATOR Jane Pitman

FRIENDS CO-ORDINATOR Kay Barker

LIFE MEMBERS Kristin and David Williamson Brett Dean Rowland Hill Karen Mitchell Claire Fell Annie Grossman Peter Maher John Keily Ric Clayton Ros McCauley Leonie Palmer Fisher Kate Hart Michael Gloster Simon Gamble

FESTIVAL PATRON’S CIRCLEThe Noosa Long Weekend Festival gratefully acknowledges the wonderful support from our 2016 Festival Patron’s Circle.

ONLINE www.noosalongweekend.com or www.thej.com.au - the quickest way to secure tickets 24/7. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.TELEPHONE Call The J Booking Office on (07) 5329 6560 Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm. Visa and Mastercard are accepted ($3.50 Phone Transaction fee applies)IN PERSON Visit The J Box Office, at 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm. Cash, Visa and Mastercard accepted.

TICKET PURCHASES - Terms & Conditions1. Door sales are not guaranteed. Pre-purchase is advised.2. Tickets for events in venues other than The J should

be purchased in advance, either online, via telephone, or in person at The J. The J Box Office hours Monday to Friday 9am – 4:30pm. Tickets for Noosa Arts Theatre performances can also be purchased at the Noosa Arts Counter 9am to 2pm Tuesday to Friday and Saturday 9am to midday during productions.

3. All tickets can be posted registered post ($4.50 and if purchased more than 10 days before a Performance) or Box Office collection as requested. Registered Post will still be available at $4.50 after your transaction is completed, simply call The J on 07 5329 6560 with credit card details to arrange.

4. Tickets purchased for events held at The J can be collected anytime at The J during box office hours

(Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or 60 minutes prior to the show commencing. Tickets purchased for events at venues other than The J, can be collected from The J during normal box office hours, or, from the venue in the hour prior to event start time. (For events held outside The J, please approach the Noosa Long Weekend Festival volunteer to collect your tickets prior to entry).

5. Tickets are ‘allocated seating’ – unless specified.6. For those patrons wishing to be seated together for

restaurant events, please indicate (by surname) at the time of booking. This ability is available online, by phone, and in person at The J.

7. It is not possible to exchange, refund or return completed bookings.

8. Program details are correct at the time of printing but are subject to change where necessary and without notice.

9. If you are not happy with the internet allocated seating, please contact The J with your preferences, before proceeding with your booking (07) 5329 6560 ($3.50 phone transaction charge applies if booking over the phone).

10. I acknowledge and consent to photographs and electronic images being taken of me before, during or after the event by an official representative of the NLW festival. I acknowledge and agree that such photographs and electronic images are owned by the event organiser and that the event organiser and event sponsors may use the image for promotional use. These images, my name and my event results may be used for reporting purposes or other purposes at any time by any form of media without my further consent being necessary. The event organiser is not responsible for photographs and electronic images taken by persons who are not an official representative of the NLW festival.

DURING THE FESTIVAL The J Box Office is Mon-Fri during the festival from 9am – 4.30pm and Saturday (16th and 23rd July) 9am – 1pm. Additionally, the box office will be open 60 minutes prior to each performance start time (for events held at The J Theatre).

FOR YOUR ACCOMMODATION NEEDS please call Noosa Visitor Information Centre Free Booking Service 13000 NOOSA (66672) or visitnoosa.com.au or noosalongweekend.com for Stay and Play bookings.

BOOKING INFORMATION

FESTIVAL BUSINESS FRIENDS 2016Aaction Traffic Cartwrights Lawyers Café Le Monde Countryside Realty Noosa Glen Elmes MP Gibsons Espresso Bar & Homewares Gregor and Lewis Bespoke Travel Holman McGregor Financial Services The Reef Hotel Rococo Bistro & Bar Vine Investment Planners

FESTIVAL TEAM LEADERS FOR 2016Barb Allen Amanda Anthopoulos Selena CannonKim Clarke Jo Clayton Wendy Cutting Garth Donaldson Mike Harker Bob Mirams Shirley Nichols Sue Nyman Shirley Page Stefan Prystupa Ildiko Tripsanski Judy Williams

SPECIAL THANKS Karen Mitchell (FCA Chartered Accountant), Mary Ryan Books, Scott Braby and the team at The J Theatre, the team at Design Central, Noosa Chorale and all Friends and Sponsors of the Noosa Long Weekend Festival. Our Festival Volunteers who work tirelessly before and during the festival.

PresentingChris ChildsTim Fairfax AC

PlatinumMichael Crouch AOIan & Sue Le FevreStan & Carol MayChic Wilson OAM & Mrs Pamela WilsonGold Earle & Penny BaileyJohn Deshon AM & Gwenyth YuillRaymond Kirby AO & Mrs Deirdre KirbyMeg LawrenceRichard & Amanda McCarthyBrian Mitchell & Lorraine ClarkeDr David Nimmo BEM & Mrs Eleanor Nimmo OAM

John & Ingrid RorkeAnonymous SilverBob & Josie AnsettRichard Clayton & Ros McCauleyLou & Kay CordonyPeter & Meredith CrowleyDarryl & Colleen DentKevin & Patricia FeeneyJohn & Catriona KeilyBruce & Liz Mackenzie-ForbesWendy NelsonRon & Lynn ScottBarry & Kathi SmithDick & Jenny SmithDon & Denise TurkingtonDr Alan & Mrs Georgina WestAdditional Patron Donation Penny Bailey

46 LOCATIONS

Noosa is situated on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland on the East Coast of Australia. Sunshine Coast Airport is located 30 minutes from Noosa near Maroochydore, the airport has daily flights to and from Sydney and Melbourne. Brisbane Airport (domestic and international) is 1.5 hours from Noosa.

Tourism Noosa Information Centre1800 002 624 (07) 5430 500061 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads www.visitnoosa.com.au

Getting around NoosaSuncoast Cabs - 131 008 Translink (bus services) - 131 230Noosa Ferry - (07) 5449 8442

Drive 1.5 hours north of Brisbane on the Bruce Highway

1. The J 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction Tel (07) 5329 6560

2. Noosa Arts Theatre 163 Weyba Rd, Noosaville Tel (07) 5449 9343

3. Noosa Regional Gallery 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin Tel (07) 5329 6145

4. Noosa Reef Hotel 19 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5430 7500

5. Gaston 5/50 Hastings St, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5447 4566

6. Locale Noosa Restaurant & Bar 62 Hastings St, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5447 5111

7. Sails Restaurant 75 Hastings St, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5447 4235

8. Aromas Forecourt 32 Hastings St, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5474 9788

9. Rickys River Bar & Restaurant 2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5447 2455

10. Wasabi 2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5449 2443

11. Rock Salt 2/2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5449 2255

12. Wood Fire Grill 2 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5473 5904

13. RACV Noosa Resort 94 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5341 6300

14. Noosa Boathouse Restaurant 194 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Tel (07) 5440 5070

15. Noosa Waterfront Restaurant 142 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Tel (07) 5474 4444

16. Good Shepherd Lutheran College 115 Eumundi-Noosa Road, Noosaville. Tel (07) 5449 8600

17. Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort Links Drive, Noosa Heads Tel (07) 5440 3333

18. Noosa Civic 28 Eenie Creek Rd, Noosaville Tel (07) 5440 7900

19. Bicentennial Hall Annexe Bicentennial Dr, Sunshine Beach

20. Butter Factory Arts Centre 11A Maple Street, Cooroy Tel (07) 5442 6665

21. Noosa Junction Twilight Markets Arcadia Walk, Noosa Junction

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