Harlem Gospel Choir

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In a society broken down, where the rule of ruthless gangs, Rockatansky Max (Gibson) takes revenge on them for brutally murdering his family.

This classic Australian is back in Eltham Masonic Hall on Saturday, 19 hours. Tickets from Eltham Village Gallery, $ 7 adults $ 9/concession.

Kanga-Rieu IF you have not seen the Dutch violinist Andre Rieu energetic rebound in concert and a movie theater is the next best thing.

His massive hometown performance in Maastricht, Netherlands, will get beamed around the world and into cinemas via satellite this Sunday.

Showing at Dendy Byron Bay Cinemas at 11am and Ballina Fair Cinemas at 3pm, Rieu’s world-class Johann Strauss Orchestra will accompany him as well as The Soweto Gospel Choir (who recently performed in Lismore), The Harlem Gospel Choir, and St Petersburg Trio. Tickets $40 for both.

Dance wave WINNER of The Lennox Hotel’s recent DJ competition, Alto Wave, triumphantly returns to the beachside pub this Friday night.

The bouncy surfer from Byron Bay refined his skills at Studio Audio Engineering Institute at Byron Bay and is licensed to inject audiences with strong doses of disco, house and electro.

Expect an upbeat night with Fellow DJ and SAE graduate, Blake Thompson kicking-off the dance-a-thon at 9.30pm. Free.

Queen of cabaret WITH a long history in cabaret – and even longer legs – Rhonda Burchmore is an intriguing Australian performer.

She’s travelled the world entertaining high-profile figures including Bill Clinton and Princess Diana and has starred in renowned stage shows such as Hot Shoe Shuffle.

To support the release of her autobiography, Burchmore is currently touring Australia and will play Ballina RSL from 7.30pm this Saturday.

Joining her on stage will be TV personality PJ Lane. Tickets $45.90.

Explosive Blues AUSTRALIAN guitarist/songwriter Geoff Achison prides himself on being not just another blues musician.

He fuses traditional blues with the sass of funk, resulting in a fast and thrilling display of musicianship.

An isolated childhood in the country forced him to reproduce difficult sound effects on an old guitar he found under the staircase.

FORA.tv - The Harlem Gospel Choir: A Multicultural Shabbat Concert

Harlem Gospel Choir The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is America's premier gospel choir, and has traveled the globe for 25 years sharing its joy of faith, & raising funds for children's charities. The Choir was founded in January 1986 by Allen Bailey who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Cotton Club in Harlem. Today the Choir presents the finest singers & musicians from black churches in Harlem & the New York area. Every year the Harlem Gospel Choir shares its message of love & inspiration with millions of people the world over. Through its dynamic performances the Choir strives to create a better understanding of the African-American culture & the inspirational music called Gospel as it relates to the Black Church. The theme of every performance is "bringing people & nations together & giving something back." The Choir's voices reflect the RENAISSANCE of Harlem's culture & the NEW YORK SPIRIT of Gospel.

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