Music to Re-member

The festive season is all about getting together, caring & sharing and making memorable moments.

On Saturday December 14 the CPPA is hosting an afternoon of community camaraderie and musical merriment at Progress Hall from 1:30-5:30ish. A full program of community choirs and local musicians will provide a friendly backdrop for socialising with friends and neighbours in our community owned hall.

The One Voice Mob Choir, Coal Point Public School Choir, Toronto Chorale and the ClydeStreet Band will all be strutting their musical stuff, along with moments interspersed with community carol-oke (sing-a-longs).

This community social of seasonal singing is a way to showcase music at the Hall, the acoustics are wonderful, and it provides an occasion for local musicians to perform.

The festive season is also about caring and supporting others within the community, there’ll be donation buckets to receive dollars and baskets to receive gifts from the community to donate to local charities and the groups that the performers support.

The community-spirited event will also furnish an opportunity for locals to join up or renew their CPPA/TASNG membership for the year…and beyond. Afternoon tea will be bring-a-plate to share of festive fare.

With many musicians committing to this community event the CPPA is seeking a commitment from those interested in coming by an RSVP for a free ticket. You can book a whole table or single seats, you can come along for a single choir, the whole chorus, or pop in to renew your membership or donate.

RSVP by 11/12/19   online through the eventbrite page

A bit about some of the performers

The Toronto Chorale is offering a programme of five light-hearted and fairly short seasonal songs, followed by six or seven well known Christmas songs and carols with interesting arrangements .The Chorale is keen to expand its numbers and connection within the community in 2020 with the possibility of a regular event happening at the Hall in 2020. If you’re interested in finding out more about the group contact Roger alcornau@optusnet.com.au, m 0432 799 297

One Voice Mob is a community choir based out of Windale and set up by Centre for Hope (C4H) to support young disadvantaged people who like to sing to come together. C4H helped start the group and is closely involved with the choir, booking performances, providing rehearsal space, as well as the CEO, Geraldine, and her daughter being members. Geraldine is a huge supporter of local communities and it's with this in mind she was able to keep the local Carey Bay Hair Art open. Centre for Hope is exploring running some wellbeing programs out of the salon and providing the kind of support that they do on a daily basis. 

The ClydeStreet Band formed in 2016 to perform at open mic venues in the Newcastle and

the Hunter. They’ve been making music together ever since. Typically, they can be found rehearsing and jamming in an old manufacturing shed with grimy décor and great acoustics.

Hard work, tea, beer and laughter combine to produce their ensemble style that resonates with audiences at community events, festivals and private functions.

A collective of harmonica, guitar, keyboard, ukulele, banjo, bass, percussion and drums, ClydeStreet play creative interpretations of jazz, country and contemporary numbers.

Music for the ears and the feet, they’ll be a highlight of the Music to Re-member on 14/12/19.

A night out, a good cause and some great entertainment

...what more could you ask for on Saturday 30th April between 7-10pm.

The Music Hall Variety Night for the Premiers Disaster Relief Appeal is almost upon us.

All proceeds from the night will go towards the appeal.

The line-up is confirmed, the program in place all that is needed is some happy-go-lucky folk to come along and join in.

You will be welcomed by roving minstrels as you settle in to your seating, you'll be amazed at the adventures Bill Carney-Larrikin Poet has recently endured in the Barrington Wilderness. Ross Browne's unique style of puppetry will have you perplexed but pleased and then the toes will start tapping as the urge to take to the floor is controlled by the Bay Bootscooters. The adrenaline will continue to flow as Russ Redford harnesses his  harmonica to heavenly tunes. A few laughs will be on the cards with the Carey Bay Navel Band's inaugural performance and there's more...but you'll have to come along to experience it.

There are still places available give Warren a ring on 4959 4991 or on his mobile 0412 159 701.

Music Hall at Progress Hall

Roll Up Roll Up...the Progress Association is putting on a local social fundraiser to provide a fun time outing for locals and to support the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal to assist those affected by the natural disasters in Queensland from Dec 2010 to Feb 2011. All funds raised will go towards this appeal.

The line up for the night has been confirmed with talent that will razzle, dazzle, enthuse and enthrall.

A combination of musical artistry, puppetry, bush poetry, dancing, comedy and historical film footage will provide the backdrop to friendly camaraderie and general joi de vie. 

The aim of the night is to have everyone leaving with a smile on their face and a song in their heart and to herald in the return of the musical hall.

The guest artists include 

• Dazzling Di Lenham-Mistress of the Accordion
• Razzling Ross Browne-Master of Puppetry
• Ready Russ Redford- Harmonicist Extraordinaire
• Bring-It-On Bill Carney-The Bluechip Bush-poet
• The Bay Bootscooters-Line dancing lovelies from Nelson Bay
• the Carey Bay Naval band and 
• a few extra bits to get the blood pumping. 

All this and more (you will be providing the more),can be a part of your fondest memories if you come along on Saturday 30th April from 7pm for the modest admission price of $10pp, $20 for a family. 

Bookings are essential to help in setting up the Hall. So grab some friends and book a table by ringing Warren on 4959 4991 or mob 0412159701.