JOYFEST 2 - November 18th, 19th, 20th 2005CELEBRATION OF LIFE - OVER 50 BANDS
| JOYFEST Is a 3 day music & lifestyle festival featuring brilliant live music,
markets, workshops, street theatre, kids activities and more FUN than you
can handle.enJOY.
Joyfest 2005 promises to carry on from the inaugural festival in January with a musical lineup and festival events that are looking every bit as blissful if not even more awesome than last time.
The organizers of Joyfest wish to provide a space for everybody to forget their woes for a while and to just let the music of the world unite us all.
Joyfest proposes to suspend the cares of the world – at least momentarily, and to weave an air of harmony over Cararra stadium for the three day event.
Specially chosen Bands and Performers, Speakers, Healers and other active people plan to combine to provide an air of oneness rarely felt on this troubled planet of ours at present. Over the 3 days, we will have drum, dance and singing workshops just to name a few. Also on the program are Healing and Environment workshops and talks along with a DVD tent screening shows on many interesting and diverse topics. There are world class buskers and fire shows too. The kids are catered for with puppets, candle and card making, body percussion....the list goes on. Please come and see what else is in store for you - a bargain you'll never forget.
So bring your friends and family and feel – be part of creating some good vibrations to send out to the rest of the world.
Come and do your part for peace....
Come and celebrate life at Joyfest!
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| The new location at Carrara is a purpose built outdoor entertainment venue where
we held the National Day for Children Festival last year. It’s a beautiful location set in
a delightful park on the Nerang river amongst trees, you’ll love it... |
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| | site photos | Carrara Sporting Complex HOW TO GET THERE
Nerang-Broadbeach Rd, Carrara, Gold Coast
Publc Transport - Bus 22 runs every half hour between
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Broadbeach and Nerang train
station with stops right at venue. Nerang tain station is about 1/2 k. from the site.
Driving - Motorway From south - Take turnoff 71 from the Pacific Motorway. Look for Nerang - Broadbeach rd exit. After turnoff, go straight thru first set of lights and turn right at second lights onto overpass. Head towards Broadbeach for about 3-4 kilometers and look for the Joyfest signs on your left. Motorway From North - Take turnoff 71 and turn left at lights onto Broadbeach - Narang road. Head towards Broadbeach for about 3-4 kilometers.
Day Parking - Plenty of parking at the site.
| CAMPING - Is on right at the Croation Sports Centre 4oo metres before the JOYFEST site.
IF CAMPING, STOP THERE FIRST before going to the event. Park there and you will be able to purchase your ticket there when you book in for camping.
SHUTTLE BUS RUNS BETWEEN CAMPSITE AND JOYFEST.
$20 PER PERSON FOR THE WEEKEND
Look for 'JOYFEST CAMPGROUND' sign
For general accommodation, cabins and camping grounds
tel: Gold Coast Tourism Visitors Information Centre 1300 309 440
| View Band Program click here for line ups times etc | SESSION TIMES and TICKET PRICES
- Friday 18th November 6pm to 10 pm
- Saturday 19th November 10am to 10pm
- Sunday 20th November 10am to 10pm
3 day ticket $99 (plus booking fee) until 17th Nov
( gate price - if available - $119 )
1 day ticket $55 (plus booking fee) until 17th Nov
( gate price – if available - $65 )
One day tickets may be used on any day
Children under 16 FREE ( if accompanied by a paying adult )
This is a and alcohol free event
| Tickets can be purchased through
MOSHTIX tel: 02 9209 4614 or online click here or from outlets below:
| GOLD COAST:
- Sunflower Music (Broadbeach 07 5538 1850),
- HMV music store (Broadbeach 07 5575 6840
& Surfers Paradise 07 5538 2004), - Atlantis Music (Southport 07 5527 18116)
- Head Hi Music (Burleigh Heads 07 5568 7568),
- CC Music (Harbour Town 07 5537 8173),
- The Pines Music Station (Elanora 07 5534 2159),
- Being (Broadbeach 07 5592 3788),
- Threeworlds (Mermaid Beach 07 5526 0900)
| BRISBANE:
- Skinnys 07 3229 2389,
- Rocking Horse Records 07 3229 5360,
- Woodys Music (Woodridge 07 3208 0252)
| SUNSHINE COAST:
- Alleyway Music (Coolum 07 5471 7288),
- Moolloolabah Music 07 5444 8889,
- Music at Noosa 07 5474 3033,
- Maleny Music 07 5435 2222
| NORTHERN NSW:
- Barebones Artspace (Bangalow 02 6687 1393),
- Buzz Bar Music (Murwillumbah 02 6672 4766),
- All Music & Vision (Byron 02 66857611) Ballina 02 6686 8111 & Lismore 02 6622 5399),
- Santos (Mullumbimby 02 6684 3773)
| | | Click image <---- to view 2 min of live footage
from the last Joyfest |
click the link ----> for a 12 min audio recording of
peoples experiences at the last joyfest,
recorded by Ben Lockens
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We have been inundated with bands wanting to play at the next Joyfest after hearing
how fabulous the inaugral Joyfest was in January this year. What a tough (but fun) job!
This allowed us to choose the most positive and 'actively up' bands and acts to ensure that you have a completely JOYous time!
OVER 50 BANDS APPEARING
| View Band Program click here for band line ups, times etc. | BOMBA
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| Bomba are ... Australia’s funkiest dance/reggae band, recognised around the globe for their energetic live shows and passionate performances. Led by the irrepressible master of groove and multi-instrumentalist, Nicky a, the secret to a’s success has always been their eclectic and righteous party blend of riddems,“[Bomba were] the only band at the 2005 East Coast Blues and Roots Music Festival that required a water-truck to clean out the tent after their set. Fans danced so hard to the hour long set which included the entire band playing out in the crowd that they kicked up a dust-storm which had to be cleared out before the next band could play.” (Echo, Byron Shire, May 2005) “Anyone who has seen Melbourne funk-reggae crew Bomba in action would agree it is one of the best live bands in Australia” (The Mercury, Pulse Music, Mar 2005) www.bomba.com.au
| CORNERSTONE ROOTS
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| Cornerstone Roots is a 7 piece Original Reggae Roots based group from Whaingaroa,Aotearoa. Combining a mixture of soul, deep roots skank, heavy bass riffs, conscious lyrics and Pacific flavours to produce and develop the Cornerstone Roots Sound. www.cornerstoneroots.com
| AFRO MOSES O’JAH
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| Afro beats, reggae, jazz funk, raga and lots more! Direct from Ghana,
West Africa is world-renowned musician Afro Moses - multi-instrumentalist
, singer, composer, dancer and teacher who has taken his music all over the world.
He has shared the stage with Miriam Makeba, Ziggy Marley, Angelique Kidjo,
Salif Keita and many more.
Afro Moses is a Master musician of the Kora (21 stringed African harp),
the Kalimba (thumb piano) and the Tama (talking drum) - not to mention an amazing
singer with a voice that has huge range, clarity and the ability to leave the audience
moved beyond words. His unique musical vision mixes traditional African instruments
with modern western styles to create an amazing fusion of sounds that reflects his
respect and love for different cultures, and his passion to bring them together as one.
Joining Moses for this show is Pape Mbaye on percussion, Zia Islam on tabla and
Katja Baido dancing/vocals
Wear your dancing shoes for one of Africa’s most exhilarating and joyful
nights of global dance rhythms and songs.
| TOMMEE AND
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
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| Tommee was born in the heart of the jungle in a village called Bima on Sumbaway
Island,which lies to the eastern side of the Indonesian archipelago. He has
mastered many string and percussion instruments including Guitar, Piano and
traditional instruments such as Kecarpi, Gambo and Kenong. Twenty years ago
Tommee arrived in Australia to share his stories and continue his musical
journey. Arriving in Sydney Tommee began playing keyboards with ‘Kalabash’
– a mainstay of the African-Caribbean music scene. This provided Tommee the
opportunity to tour extensively throughout Australia playing at major venues
and festivals and supporting the likes of: The Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, Ziggy Marley,
Steel Pulse, Paul Simon and UB40.
Tommee has since spent time working on his original compositions with the Guitar and Kecarpi. www.tommeemusic.com
| BLUE KING BROWN
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| Blue King Brown bring a dynamic new sound fusing soul, rock, hip hop, roots reggae and percussive grooves with an original rhythmic edge. Nat Pa’apa’a (of percussive sensation SKIN) fronts the band with her powerful lyrics, soulful vocals, awesome percussion, whaling lap steel and upright guitars. The core group includes Bass, Rhodes, Hammond, Percussion and Kit. They have played to sell out crowds around the country supporting THE CAT EMPIRE and have toured independently nationally and internationally. They have made guest appearances with renowned groups such as THE JOHN BUTLER TRIO, MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD, JEFF LANG, MICK HART and A to name a few. www.bluekingbrown.com
| STIFF GINS
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| Stiff Gins are Kaleena Briggs & Nardi Simpson. In the four years since their first
meeting at the Eora Centre in Redfern, Stiff Gins have performed at the
Amsterdam Roots Festival, represented Australia at cultural institutes in Noumea,
New Caledonia, Hanoi, Vietnam and Xijon Spain, played shows and festivals
throughoutCanada, the US, Ireland and performed extensively throughout Australia.
Stiff Gins are, through harmony & song, reclaiming a derogatory term for Aboriginal woman, instead declaring its meaning as proud passionate and talented. "whether offering a strummed guitar and harmonies, a boisterous a capella or a piano gospel lullaby theses young women convey a striking maturity. And they can sing beautifully and with joy. Catch them when you can."Sydney Morning Herald Metro" Stiff Gins have voices of angels and songs to match. They produce stunning harmonies, great songs and a nice line in self deprecating humour. Simultaneously mesmerizing and inspiring , these guys are so awesome and so nice that you’ll want to take them home with you." Radio Forth FM 97.3 Scotland www.stiffgins.com
| DYA SINGH
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| Formed in 1992, Dya Singh's World Music Group has emerged as one of the most sought after music groups in Australia. Each year the group tours internationally and performs at key cultural/musical events throughout Southeast Asia, USA, Canada and Japan. The group has combined the entrancing and hypnotic spiritual music of the Sikh's (Punjabi based) with a variety of influences taking North Indian music as a starting point but travelling on a mystical journey through to Ireland, the Mediterranean, the Balkans, Middle East Malaysia, Vietnam and back to Australia, the oldest continent on Earth. It is a unique experiment that could only have happened in Australia and Dya Singh is regarded as one of Australia’s greatest examples of the dynamics of multiculturalism in music at its best. A Dya Singh concert is an inspirational experience. The music takes you by the heart , soothing in a meditative way and then uplifts with an array of glorious sounds compelling rhythms, blended instruments, drones, wonderful improvisations and a message in words and chants that speaks of tolerance, respect, fulfilment, love and the quest for universal harmony. www.dyasingh.com.au
| OKA
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| OKA's music brings musical traditions and cultures together - ancient and modern -black and white. The traditional rhythms and stories of DidgeriSTU's Yadaki (didgeridoo) weave throughout pumping electronic beats, vocals, exotic woodwinds and world percussion - a unique fusion of organic world sounds and electronic music like no other. OKA is: DidgeriStu - Yadaki, Vocals, Clap sticks, Koolaps(traditional shaker) , garamut or lamut (traditional log drum), Warrup (traditional hand drum), Talking drum, Darabuka and turntables. Chris Lane - Soprano Sax, Silver Flute, Bansuri (Bamboo flutes), Irish Whistles, Native American Flute, Ocarina. Matt Aitchison - Keyboards, Congas, Djembe, other Percussion and Programming. www.okamusic.com.au
| JOHN HARLEY WESTON
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| John Harley Weston is a seasoned songwriter and musician living on TamborineMountain Originally from Glasgow. His songs are in a rock/pop genre with a solid backbone of blues, roots and country. The full band sound is refined but not overly produced, almost retro. Much more than a straight-ahead rock singer this man has a lot of soul and weaves those elements of rock, pop, blues and country together in to a classic package. This is a world-class vocalist and songwriter able to quench any musical thirst. Weston has worked with some of the cream of the Music Industry, including Gary Katz (legendary Steeley Dan producer), Ian Kewley (Paul Young's M.D.) as well as members of Paul McCartney's band. He has just won the prestigious Australian National Songwriting Contest 2005 www.johnharleyweston.com
| THE RAIN
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| Queensland trio The Rain independently released their self titled debut album in May 2005, and have enjoyed the support of a fast growing fan base ever since. The Rain’s music has been described as an amalgam of Rock, Country and Blues, sometimes mellow, sometimes hard edged, always entertaining, with heart-felt lyrics from real life experience. Their original songs deliver great harmonies and solid grooves with a little rock edge guitar. If you like The Eagles or The Counting Crows then you’ll love these guys. Band members Kelly Cork (Guitar, vocals) Ashley Wolff (Bass, vocals) and Ian Belcher (Drums,vocals) blend their varied musical backgrounds superbly to form this very unique and infectious sound. Fresh from their very successful shows at the recent Gympie Muster, the guys are looking forward to appearances around South East Qld over the coming months. www.therain.com.au
| SHARMAN OKAN
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| Her (Sharman’s) singing transports people to the place of possibility, the place of pure potential, this is where freedom is truly born” Osho Sharman has 30 years discipleship of tantra, yoga and chanting the name of God/Goddess. Having been initiated into sannyasa at an early age, she spent many years immersed in ashram life developing an intimate relationship with the mystical nature of existence. Much of that realization is expressed in her music and chanting through which she empowers transformation and ecstacy. Her deep love of chanting is reflected in her beautiful and invoking singing voice www.sharmanokan.com
| YELLOW MONDAY |
| The brainchild of Andy Gray and Cye Wood started out as a gathering of
different musical musings and eventually produced a self titled album in 2000.
With an unusual combination of instruments including octave violin,
resonator mandola, cittern and tabla an interesting musical style emerged
A bit Eastern, some Celtic influences , a little Gypsy but essentially an original
world sound. A second album “Where in the World” featuring Carlie Fairburn
on vocals was released in late 2003. More tabla driven and enriched with
string arrangements this second recording confirmed the uniqueness of Yellow
Monday’s sound.
Zia - tabla and vocals Cye - viola, violin and vocals Carlie -vocals Andy - cittern, resonator mandola, guitar www.yellowmonday.com.au
| CLOUD 9
| | Cloud 9‘s music is fun, fresh, inspiring & optimistic. It lifts you up & keeps
you there with great feelings of joy & makes everybody want to dance.
The lyrics are all original with musical influences of funk, tribal & reggae.
This local trio from the Gold Coast, Melody, Damion & Charles have a world
awareness of peace & express this in their music.
| FUTURE NATIVE
| | Future Native are a band with a mission. Described as a rock band with a conscience, Future Native tackle the big issues while retaining catchy pop/rock hooks which have propelled them on to radio around the country. They have a varying line up ranging from tribal drums & didgeridoos to pop rock vocals & innovative guitars. They have played with many top artists including Savage Garden, The Whitlams and toured with Jimmy Barnes. Their lyrics reflect their strong social, enviromental & political attitudes, while the music has been described as a cross between The Foo Fighters and Midnight Oil. www.futurenative.com | THE INDIGO FREQUENCY |
| If there comes a time for everyone when the stress's of life become too much and you just have to let go, The Indigo Frequency are the sound track for that release. This unique trio have already attracted a sizeable fan base on the gold coast though impressive shows and an almost zealous hunger for perfection. On stage they create a wonderland of energy and sound, music that really does seem to emerge from your mind rather than the speakers. You need comparisons? Try The John Butler Trio, Xavier Rudd, The Beautiful Girls and Jefferson Airplane The Indigo Frequency‘s penchant for experimentation and convergence of folk, rock and blues and root‘s have aimed for a new level, striving for that elusive spot between original and incredible- a task which they‘re already well on their way to achieving. www.theindigofrequency.com
| NATHAN KAYE
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| With a power-driven roots style of guitar playing, soulful vocal delivery and
insightful songwriting, Nathan Kaye is unquestionably an artist to experience.
His sound could be described as a fusion of Bob Marley, Ben Harper,
Lenny Kravitz,Nick Drake and Jack Johnson all thrown in with a world
music flavour. He has just returned from the UK where he performed
at The Glastonbury & Edinburgh Festivals.
www.nathankaye.com | THE BRISCOE SISTERS |
| Hailing from the tropical North QLD coastline (Kuku Yalanji People),
Naurita and Deline generate stunning harmonies; their songs a delightful
roots mix of downbeat acoustic soul, funky riffs and tear-jerking ballads.
Your heart will be racing as they take you on an emotional journey,
capturing your imagination while planting the seed of inspiration into every soul.
Some career highlights: Moomba Festival 1999, World Beat Festival
2003, Brisbane River Festival 2003 & 2005, Woodford Folk Festival
2004 & 2005, Sing for Water 2005, The Dreaming Festival 2005,
Port Fairy Folk Festival 2005
‘The Briscoe’s consider their music
A gift to be shared…’
| SKIN
| | Blending African, Asian, Polynesian and their own unique rhythms, Skin creates a truly awe inspiring performance guaranteed to excite every crowd. Skin is an awesome high-energy percussion group creating a highly infectious feel good dance music vibe. Headlining act at Woodford Folk Festival in 2001 & 2002 and headlined Bellingen Global Carnival in 2003 www.skin.com | TROY ‘N’TREVELYN & THE TRIBE
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| If you’re a lover of Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Midnight Oil, Aretha Franklin, Stevie}
Wonder and Sade to name but a few, then you’ll definitely be captivated
by the magnetism that is Troy 'N' Trevelyn & the Tribe. With passionate singer
songwriters Troy and Trevelyn delivering songs that’ll either make you move or
cry with their strong melodic voices, to the diversity of styles that is the Tribe.
Toooo ly, is the word you’ll be saying as you leave the show empowered and feeling a sense of unification. Troy 'N' Trevelyn have formulated an original sound that has a unique blend of soul, rock, blues & reggae. Not one to follow musical rhetoric, they touch on politically confronting issues. "I truly believe in music being a unique tool in breaking down cultural barriers and confronting adversity head on" "Wanjarrabra Ngayku Ngulkurrigan Bama (Hello my beautiful people), I’m Troy Brady, a descendent of the Kuku Yelanji Birri Gubba Gia tribal clan groups of north Qld, I sincerely thankyou for expressing interest in the cause, that is TT & the Tribe. Wadamoolie (Goodbye)" www.troyntrevelyn.com
| ETHNO SUPER LOUNGE
| | A network of musicians from many cultural backgrounds sharing songs and sounds in the spirit of unity, healing and transcendence featuring Shen Flindell (world fusion master on tabla), Marcello Milani (guitar, vocal harmonies), Cieavash Arean (Persian vocals and music - kamanche, ney, tar, duff) and Tenzin Choegyal (Tibetan singer and instrumentalist). www.ethnosuperlounge.com | STIPSKY
| | Stipsky is the premier Gypsy Funk band of the north coast. The 7 piece line
uptakes traditional melodies from the Middle East, Klezma, Celtic, and
Spanish folk traditions, puts these to very funky rhythms to give a foot stomping
gob smacking evening of music like you have never heard or seen.
The rhythms are danceable, the musicianship is amazing, the improvisations
are gripping and the arrangements are awesome.
There is something for every audience in a performance by Stipsky
| THE LOVE BUS
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| If you want to feel the love, hop on board the invisible party bus and enjoy
the ride. Along the way you will experience the funky roots and alternative
acoustic sounds made famous by ‘The Love Bus’ crew. Lennox Head
singer/songwriter/guitarist Felicity Burdett, is the magic weaver of this
foursome, pouring forth delicate angelic vocals and enchanting lyrics.
The band grooves with an astounding rhythm section including the ‘human time machine’. Rohan Hems previously of the Phil Emmanuel band and the heavenly fretless bass of Joe Parker. Joes’ sister Julz Parker, the wandering minstrel has been recognised as one of the finest female lead guitarists in Australia. www.thelovebus.com.au
| WILD MARMALADE
| | Wild Marmalade are an innovative high energy Australian dance
trio playing didjeridu, percussion and drums to create totally live
organic dance music. Wild Marmalade is an awesome meeting of
three virtuoso players.
Their cutting edge sound arises from the conjunction of Si's
percussive didgeridu playing with the e grooves of the
Mat Ledgar and Matt Goodwin rhythm section. This is original
Australian dance music at its wildest.
By using only real instruments with astonishing skill, without any effects or samples, Wild Marmalade meld the ancient sounds of the didjeridu with contemporary techno rhythms to create fresh vibrant dance music characterised by blitzing tempos and tasty grooves. www.wildmarmalade.com
| DUBSHACK
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Since forming in 2003, Byron Bay based DUBSHACK have been
delivering their hypnotic blend of Soul, Ska & Rootsy
Dub Reggae. Musically influenced by classic Jamaican Dub, &
English Ska, The Dubshack sound incorporates the use of an
onstage audio engineer into the mix, FX, delays,
& echo drenched vocals, paired with the pulsating energy
of guitars, drums & bass. Their energetic live shows, & a
reputation for percussive, heavy bass driven melodies has
broadened their appeal to a wider audience, reaching those
not so familiar with a reggae groove.
Dubshack have supported The Black Seeds (NZ), Cornerstone Roots (NZ) & Have shared stages with Wild Marmalade, Red Eyes, Ganga Giri , Medicine Drum (USA), Blue King Brown, Morph ,PuSS, Combat Wombat, One for One, Yabbaz (FNQ) , Earth Reggae, Heavyweight Champion, Dubdoubt, LionI ,Triple 7, Groove Foundation www.dubshackmusic.com
| LAUREN CLARE
| | Lauren is a 13 year old multi award winning singer from Marymount
College on the Gold Coast. Lauren was the Grand Final winner of
"Starsearch 2004" and "Talent for All Ages 2004" winner.
Hearing Laurens awesome rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine"
sends shivers through anyone who hears her. This young girl was
a sensational surprise guest at the closing ceremony of the inaugural Joyfest
| | THOSE Y MCKENNAS | | Indie Acoustic Aussie Roots act Those y McKennas (TBM);mix cutting
edge political commentary with a relaxed aussie wit, whilst pushing the
envelope of the Folk Rock sound. Their instrumentation includes flute,
slide mandolin and bouzouki, electric bass, piano accordion, acoustic guitar,
drums and shared vocal responsibilities. With a short glance it
might appear that they share instrumentation with a dozen other folk acts.
It is however, the deft use of state-of-the-art effects, from Phill’s ly
howling distorted slide wah wah mandolin to Clare’s delay fuzz wah flute on
top of Dan’s octopus like performance on the drum kit that lift TBM into the
upper realm of true festival acts.
TBM’s sound is distinctly acoustic based, but is able to move amongst genres and themes effortlessly. Their sound adapts and swells from a full swing party band that keeps the crowd rocking for hours, to an engaging intimate sit-down acoustic show, audiences being moved, touched, and inspired regardless! From sets at Port Fairy Folk Festival, to cutting-edge inner city venues, with headline winery gigs in between, TBM can read an audience and vibe like a billboard, adapting their set to suit an incredible array of places, styles and taste, all linked with their individual McKenna sound. www.thosebloodymckennas.com
| JOSH ARNOLD
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| A rare find…..
Every now and than a song comes along that inspires, ignites and breathes
life into its listener. Even more interesting is when a song deeply moves and
breathes life into its composer to a point where they feel compelled to deliver
its message of self belief, hope, faith and goodness to the far reaches of
human kind.
"Courage" is one of those songs. Josh’s first single off “Fire in the Sun”,
“Ripple on the Tide” received rave reviews. But this was merely the tip
of the iceberg for this monumental Album and extraordinary artist.
The material that sheds light into the real essence of “Fire in the Sun”
has lay dormant until now. There are many who believe these songs
and particularly this single, have within their midst a quality that will
ignite worldwide interest.
But if "Courage" fails to shake up the world it will certainly, in time, send tremors through to its core. Its controlled power and smooth production insure the message is clear whilst maintaining an epic rock air to it that could be compared to the likes of U2 and COLDPLAY. This is music to remember, as is the name "Josh Arnold". www.josharnold.com.au
| TAMARA STEWART
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| Truth is the thing, and it becomes quickly apparent
when one has stumbled upon it. Humans have a radar
for it, a kind of sonar ping that sounds in the
subconscious to announce the proximity of something
true and authentic.
Such an experience is to encounter the music
of Tamara Stewart.
In an age where a distinctive voice and indeed the
very notion of an authentic identity are often
demolished in the hysterical rush to contrive an image
and a style, Tamara Stewart is a throwback to another
time when artists ventured forth with only a sound
and a song that was an extension of themselves.
| GRASSROOTS STREET ORCHESTRA
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| Grassroots Street Orchestra originally formed for a one-off gig at
the last Joyfest, but the music was too much fun to stop playing.
Our music is based in hip-hop, but with an all live, organic,
acoustic and eclectic mix of roots, reggae, rock, folk and blues
grooves to keep you dancing and the mood high. With five
regular members on guitars, bass, drums/percussion, harmonicas
and vocals, it might seem small for any kind of orchestra,
but there's usually a guest soloist or two brought along to
join in for some live jams and freestyle lyrics.
We just hope the audience have half as much fun listening as we do playing. www.grassrootsstreetorchestra.net | Marianne Mettes
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| Marianne, born 2 June 1985 has composed songs since she was a little girl.
She taught herself to play electric and acoustic guitar and at age 15, a
she had produced three albums. Recently, she has made two DVDs
which she recorded, filmed, edited and produced
herself and she is always working on more albums.
Marianne has completed a Bachelor degree in Fine Arts (Visual Arts - Intermedia)
at QUT which comprised both music and visual art with specialisations in song
writing and video art. Marianne was the first person to study this unique course,
which seemed perfectly designed for Marianne's creative interests and needs.
Throughout her course she would combine elements of what she learnt from
all areas at Uni and her life including: songwriting and composing, performing,
dance and choreography, music technology, webdesign, painting, drawing,
sculpting, fashion design and sewing, drama and acting, film making and
editing, DVD production, promotion and collaboration.
Marianne’s style consists of folk and roots, with a touch of jazz and blues,
and her sets are always varied, containing "no boring bits!" She will be
playing with her younger brother, Jonathan (12 years) on Djembe.
She plays acoustic guitar, sings beautiful melodies and lyrics, while blowing sweet riffs on the harmonica, as well as keeping time on a thumping stompbox.
| Andrea Soler
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| Andrea Soler is a singer/songwriter, a local emerging artist.
She sings with the essence of folk, and also holds the space
for diversity, delving further into the infinite influences,
and sacredness of music. With intentions to sing for Mother
Earth, love and unity, her songs have been known to open
hearts, and touch the spirit.
Andrea has recently joined with fellow musicians, Richard,
and Tig, to form her band. "Andrea Soler and The Common Thread".
| Mystic Beats
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| The liquid sound vibration is a meld of originally composed electronic
grooves and a smooth blend of sitar, sarengi, guitar, vocal and percussion.
Deep dub, psy soundscapes and conscious beats along with soaring
melodies and percussive grooves create a unique inspired live performance.
All members of the group lead diverse creatively focused lifestyles
and play music to unify and inspire themselves and others. | SARAH WATSON |
| Sarah is an amazingly talented young singer, at 14 she was a finalist in the national Youth week Song Competition, at 15 she won the Lis Johnston Award for vocal excellence at the National Folk Festival Week Song Competition, at 16 she won fretfest 2004. Sarah has performed at many festivals throughout Australia including Canberra's National Folk Festival. Sarah truly has one of the countries most amazing voices and
she sings with passion and feeling. Sarah has a precious gift, her voice is at once lilting and powerful, her presence laid back yet commanding. Sarah has opened for such as acts as Grace Knight, Rob Mills, Lee Kernaghan, where she not only held her
own but literally stole the show. A true indication of her skill and talent is the way she combines classis cover versions like "throw your arms around me" with originals which illustrate a maturity beyond her years. Sarah's gift is one you just want to keep on sharing" Andrew Spark Art Director Quinn Media
| MIHIRANGI
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| Renowned for her passionate voice and a rare performance
style that has made her a recent JB Seed (John Butler) grant recipient,
extremely captivating, Mihirangi is rapidly emerging as one of
Australasia’s most exciting and gifted solo artists. A very brave and
unpretentious performer, Melbourne based Maori singer/songwriter,
ex-member of the Stiff Gins and Akasa, is bringing her soulful
world roots sound to Joyfest.
Single-handedly creating her own band sound live in front
of the audience, Mihirangi loops and layers a wide-ranging voice
with harmonies, vocal-sounds, vocal-riffs, bass lines and beatboxing,
and plays guitar, percussion and traditional Maori instruments.
Along with spine-tingling calls and vocal lead breaks, Mihirangi sings
of a life’s journey full of eccentric experiences and indigenous spiritual
celebrations with a political conviction that offers a refreshing
perspective of contemporary culture. Part innocent, part diva,
a performer of the highest calibre with a professional dedication
to her art, the beauty of her music comes from her
connectedness to her culture and roots.
Touring her soulful world roots sound on an Australian Gypsy Tour, Mihirangi will be performing at Joyfest and will also be offering traditional poi, and singing/song writing workshops for both adults and kids. www.mihirangi.com
| LEAPING LIZARDS BUSH BAND
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| The Leaping Lizards are celebrating their 21st birthday in 2005,
frequently first choice for showcasing Australian music and culture.
Playing at numerous international and national events each year at
such esteemed venues as Dreamworld, Seaworld,
Seaworld Nara Resort, Sheraton Mirage, Conrad Jupiters,
Hyatt Sanctuary Cove, Brisbane Convention Centre,
Marriot Hotel Brisbane & Gold Coast, Royal Pines Resort,
Radison Resort, Southbank Plaza, RNA Showgrounds,
Chevron Renaissance, Gold Coast Convention Centre,
Gold Coast Indy, International Masters Games and many more….
| Chief Sonne Reyna |
| With blessing of Eagle Clan authority under his father, the late Chief J.J. Reyna, Coahuilteka ceremonies are conducted by Chief Sonne Reyna to help Humankind, of all tribes, to become Enchanted Women and Men again. Also known as Whirlwind Eagle Wolf, he is a graduate of Theology and Communication Arts from the University of Texas, Arlington, USA. He is from Yaqui-Carrizo Coahuilteka Nations of North America. Chief Sonne Reyna is Nawal Eagle Clan Chief, traditional Sun Dancer and Sun Dance Society Peace Chief. He is interfaith Minister and Global Ambassador for the Natural and Supernatural worlds. He humbly enjoys international fame as a profound and powerful voice in the world of ceremonial transformational healing and personal growth. He sees the oldest roots of global ceremonial culture as our common heritage to heal ourselves.
| Bertha Control |
| With a cool X chromosome driven back beat and a frontline more int\imidating than a professional football team, ‘Bertha Control’ take us through a wormhole of infused musical genres to a time when pretension was rare, and pure enjoyment of music still reigned supreme. This eclectic troupe of femmes has already entered the flux of live rock with a fierce blend of heartfelt lyrical poise and white-knuckle audience electrification. Yul Brunner and Steve McQueen would be lost in the gun smoke of this real life magnificent six; a blaze of beautifully crafted hooks and melodies just a little too hot for a high noon showdown. But as night falls and the nymphs come out to play, all present are whisked away in a cacophony of churning guitars, high rolling drums, massaging bass, a dash of recorder to enhance the sirenous vocals and a refreshingly aggressive treatment of the triangle, that has to be seen to be believed. All in all, a musical crossroads of energy and an absolute epiphany of splendid eye torture.
| SPANKINHIDE |
| Spankinhide is a dynamic 6 piece African drumming troupe lead by the amazing Elliott Orr SHIVA EXPRESS
Toe-tapping Beats from Byron, the earthy rhythms of didjiridu melded with the shruti singing box and percussion. Whenever these friends get together the magic of the moment unfolds. All acclaimed musicians in their own right.
Toe-tapping Beats from Byron, the earthy rhythms of didjiridu mel
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| we received many emails of peoples experiences
from last joyfest, heres a sample: | I can't tell you how much we enjoyed ourselves over the weekend.
Without a word of exaggeration it was a life-changing event.
It was all just beautiful beautiful beautiful.
I was really impressed with the quality of the music too,
there were so many fantastic bands. Phaedra
Just wanted to let you know that I think joyfest was the best
festival I went to all year. The non Alcohol thing was great
cause I found that I spent more time focused on music,
and less worrying about another drink, or gettin waisted.
I met so many beautiful people at the festival,
and it was great to feel that everyone was equal! Rob S.
And thankyou again for Joyfest - I have undergone
a most fantastical transformation, which for me is odd - as I was working! Chris G.
Just wanted to say very WELL DONE! with Joyfest -
one of the better festivals I've attended in many ways. Sharon.
Joyfest was a wonderful event for me - I still feel a very good vibe inside
myself from it. The energy was so clear - full of love as it always is.
I really think it is courageous and SO WORTH IT, to call a and
alcohol free festival. I felt a lot of benevolance from all the people
and from spirit this weekend - what with no rain and the love and
joy generated and shared. My heartfelt thanks. Sivani K
- WOW! Joyfest was a wonderful experience!
We started off at 2pm on Sat and enjoyed it so much we stayed till midnight !
(My husband went home and brought back sleeping bags for the young children
so they could go to sleep) I came back for a couple of hours in the morning on
Sun and then we came back about 3pm to see it to the end. What a fitting and
inspirational conclusion with James Twyman sending our prayers and the positive
energies created over the weekend out to the world!
We were blessed to be part of Joyfest and eagerly await next year's.
One of the contributing factors to our attendance was the absence
(or mostly) of , alcohol and smoke. We felt comfortable bringing our
children (for free!) and didn't have to get them minded.
We also wanted to support an event featuring performers with messages/music
that touch the soul to our area. Helen & Andrew G
- My family camped at the Joyfest on the weekend, and absolutely loved it.
I wish every weekend would be like that... So i just hope your effort paid
off money wise as well, because spiritually it was heaven.... I hope many
more festivals like that to come, we need them; these are the life-changing
festivals and really makes you think...we invited a friend along who is here
from Hungary and she was absolutely blown away...now of course it is
very hard to get back into reality after such a great weekend... Marianna M.
- I am sure you have been flooded with thanks and congratulations on Joyfest.
Please add this to your list! We had a wonderful time and were really inspired
by you and your team’s fantastic organisation and detail. You created a
wonderful wonderful atmosphere. Meegan M
Thankyou thankyou thankyou so much for a wonderful festival. i had the
privilege of spending saturday at the joyfest with my two young children 4
and 2. we all had an absolute ball and a magical experience. We'd like to
support you in getting the word out to as many people as possible about
what you are doing, we totally support you 100% and think it is so great
that the word is getting out there about things that we believe in. Rebecca S
Just want to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed myself at JOYFEST.
I was just wondering if you'll be selling any copies of the JOYFEST DVD??
My friend and I would love a copy each- so we can remember forever-
the first JOYFEST! Anyways, thanks- and cant wait for the next Joyfest. :-) Jess
I was at Joyfest for Saturday and evening - thoroughly enjoyed it - totally
appreciated the harmonious and loving environment - the smoke free, alcohol
free, free space is a real treasure.
I celebrate your vision and courage - it was a brave thing you did!
We all kept up the vibes for fine weather in the face of dismal weather
reports of cyclones and such coming onto the coast - did you know it was
raining vitually all around you on Saturday? We drove out of rain into the
clear skies of Joyfest.
I would love to see some dot com billionaire supporting your work. I think
it's great that you are a business man with long hair and a beard and
wearing colourful clothes!!
Thanks for all your risks - here's to a brilliant future for Joyfest. Sharman O.
Joyfest is exactly that... a total joy to attend. One would hope next year, more
general public will be aware that it is on. The Vibe there is wonderful and the
organisation was excellent.It was a wonderful festival,
I hope you do it again next year. xxx Anji
We have just returned home from Joyfest and I would just like to say
what an absolutely wonderful experience the weekend has been for
Alison,Sarah and I. I really can't find the words to say how special it
was. We have been attending festivals in the UK and here since 1969 and
you are not just keeping the dream alive you are creating a whole new
dream for our generation and the new generation and future generations.
To quote Moses Ojah, God bless you.
We had a fantastic time at Joyfest. The energy there was amazing.
Thank you for creating such a joyous weekend for so many of us who need to
leave our worries behind and embrace our essence. It was our first time away
camping with our 2 little ones and they had a ball! We will definitely be back next year.
You truly are an inspiration. Gemma & Flynn W
Thank you for putting on such a wonderful festival. The power of spirit & love
was all around and was so strong. And a very special thank you to the angel
you found for us in the closing ceremony. She brought tears to my eyes (literally).
If our world is in the hands of these indigo children, there’s hope for us yet!
It’s a festival I’ll never forget….BETTER THAN WOODFORD.
It makes me want to sing for peace, and sing, and sing, and sing…..
I did all the way home! Thank you again John
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