2019 events
Rhythmic storyteller and multi-instrumentalist Rory McLeod is a travelling troubadour toting stories and songs that are bold, percussive, lyrical and deeply personal. Wielding guitars, harmonicas, trombone, spoons, stomp box, tap shoes, a big heart and a cheeky wit, his shows are enthralling and unforgettable. "I've travelled to look for work, to mend a broken heart, to be with someone I longed for. I'd travel to visit friends and on the way I'd make new ones; I'd roam because I was curious to see what was around the next corner..."
"Among the plethora of bands playing Balkan and Gypsy music in Australia these days, one rarely encounters high-level musicianship so completely intertwined with sheer gusto as is the case with the Balkanics."
Magda's is delighted to support the first Folk at the Bloodhound concert featuring the Celtic sounds of The Barleyshakes, the smooth silky voices of Fly Little Sparrow and the crazy Italian folk, Zumpa. They will be celebrating in musical style the end of spring and start of summer!
Magda Productions is thrilled to bring back to our stage, the East of West trio, who will play compositions from their freshly released debut album - Little Harbour, as well as a selection of new compositions.
Magda's is delighted to bring to Brisbane 2 of Australia's dynamic and exciting musicians: Flamenco Guitarist, Damian Wright; and tabla player extra-ordinaire, Bobby Singh. From the fiery heart of flamenco Spain to the pulsing throb of India, tonight's concert will be a feast of Hindustani Classical and flamenco - 2 seasoned performers bouncing off each others' traditions, technical skill and improvisational beauty.
Why commemorate "Armistice Day"? It was the day that the guns fell silent on the Western Front, and WW1 officially ended. The western world celebrated peace as a universal principle. With the war ending, nations mourned their dead collectively - and people called for an end to all wars, continuing a long standing commitment by substantial numbers of people for a cessation of militarism. Armistice Day was born and was designated as “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated." In reflecting back on the 101 years since that first Armistice Day, it is time we faced our history and collectively make an Armistice here - with the First Nation Peoples of this land.
Tango Enigmático and Magda Productions bring you a night of music full of passion and pain, flirtation and fire, nostalgia and nonsense. The tango is the music of emotion, of experience - and of the people. ‘A Night in Buenos Aires’ will feature Tango Enigmático’s spirited depictions of the tango in a tribute to this genuine and uniquely Argentinian art form.
Magda Productions is so pleased to bring back the combined talents of Brisbane's Amadeus Orchestra, (now under the baton of Andrew Mear), Bardon Strings and the Chantefique Choir.
Magda Productions is delighted to welcome back Brisbane's own Monique Clare this time teaming up with The Claretet and special guest, Joe D'Esposito. Think Joe of The Railsplitters, and the Freewheel Trio.
Guitar Brisbane is proud to host a masterclass with one of Australia’s leading instrumentalists, Timothy Kain, featuring students from the Queensland Conservatorium and University of Queensland. Tim is renowned for his work as a teacher at the ANU School of Music, where he built Australia’s leading guitar area over a period of 30 years. A long list of his students have won prizes in international competitions and have gone on to enjoy successful performing and teaching careers themselves.
Guitar Brisbane and Magda Productions present Virginia Taylor & Timothy Kain; Australia's premier flute and guitar duo. Virginia Taylor and Timothy Kain have toured and recorded for over 20 years, including tours for both Musica Viva and the ABC in Australia and overseas. The Medium is the Magic explores the irresistible combination of flute and guitar.
Guitar Brisbane presents The Medium is the Magic; the irresistible combination of flute and guitar explored by Australia’s premier flute and guitar duo, Virginia Taylor & Timothy Kain.
Magda Productions teams up again with Menaka, performing songs from her recent debut album, “My Eyes Can See”. This critically acclaimed CD and her spectacular debut at BEMAC brings Menaka to the forefront of local / international creative singer-songwriting - merging myriad cultural heritages and genres. Few songwriters can seamlessly merge 3 languages into 1 song: Hindi, Tibetan and English!
Guitar Brisbane presents Mandolins in Brisbane; Queensland’s foremost mandolin and guitar ensemble.
Guitar Brisbane and Magda Productions present Gian Marco Ciampa & Campbell Diamond; two multi-international award-winning guitarists.
Guitar Brisbane and Magda Productions present the Rosa Guitar Trio; a dynamic emerging chamber ensemble know for its energetic and joyful performances of diverse repertoire that spans centuries and genres.
Guitar Brisbane presents the Rosa Guitar Trio; a dynamic emerging chamber ensemble know for its energetic and joyful performances of diverse repertoire that spans centuries and genres.
Guitar Brisbane presents Derek Gripper; a South African classical guitarist with a unique improvisatorial and cross-cultural style.
Guitar Brisbane and Magda Productions present Derek Gripper; a South African classical guitarist with a unique improvisatorial and cross-cultural style. Derek’s concerts explore the dialogue between the disparate styles that have informed his work to date: Kora, Bach, South African jazz, Contemporary Classical and large scale improvisations. Quotations of Bach, Malian songs, virtuosic kora compositions, Southern African bow music, and avant-garde Brazilian guitar music combine to create a new solo guitar which is at once intimate and explosive, improvised and composed, traditional and new.
Big Music at the Risk, 2018 brought a dazzling array of musos to The Risk Public Hall for an unforgetable evening. You can do it all again this year!
Nashville based guitarist Van Larkins has worked his way to the top after 15 years in Australia, now teaming up with industry professionals in the USA, Van seeks to expand his audience internationally all the while flying the flag for Original Australian Music.
Van has:
* Labelled #1 Modern Fingerstyle Guitarist in Australia
* worked and played with: Phil Emmanuel, Don Ross, Jon Gomm, Michael Fix, Antoine Dufour, Trace Bundy, Calum Graham, Trevor Gordon Hall, Maneli Jamal, Andrea Valeri and Clive Carroll - to name a few.
* Over 2 Million collective views on YouTube
* Signed to Candyrat Records USA
* 3 Full Length Studio Albums Released in America, and World Wide
* Endorsed by: Elixir Strings, LR Baggs Pickups, G7th Capos, K&K Pickups, Kallquist Guitars (Plays "Van Larkins Signature" Kallquist Guitars), Guitar Pro
* Has performed at Canadian Guitar Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Woodford Folk Festival (QLD, Australia), Sydney Guitar Festival, Melbourne Guitar Show.
Guitar Brisbane presents a masterclass with Minh Le Hoang; renowned pedagogue and teacher of classical guitar from the Australian National University School of Music.
Guitar Brisbane presents Minh Le Hoang; renowned classical guitar recitalist performing works by Bach, Scarlatti, Albéniz, Ponce, Sculthorpe and more.
Guitar Brisbane and Magda Productions present Minh Le Hoang; renowned classical guitar recitalist performing works by Bach, Scarlatti, Albéniz, Ponce, Sculthorpe and more.
Brisbane Classical Guitar will be hosting their 2019 Conference in partnership with Guitar Brisbane and Magda Productions. Presenters include Campbell Ross, Duncan Gardiner and Russell Neville, discussing tips and tricks for adult learners, the guitar in Brisbane and teaching younger players. Plus open ensemble, performances and afternoon tea!
Brisbane Classical Guitar will be hosting their 2019 Conference in partnership with Magda Productions and Guitar Brisbane. They are delighted to have a number of presentations on the day, including;
Antônio Carlos Jobim has been called the greatest of all contemporary Brazilian songwriters. He wrote both popular and serious music and was a gifted piano, guitar and flute player. One of the key figures in the creation of the bossa nova style, Jobim’s music made a lasting impression worldwide, and many of his songs are now standards of the popular music repertoire.
Guitar Brisbane presents Hamish Strathdee; an excellent young Australian performer with an exciting program of music by Coste, José, Brouwer and Bach.