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Guy Pratt

Column: TidBits | Date Published: Wednesday, 22 July 09 | Author: Julia Winterflood | | 2 years, 6 months ago

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WHAT: Breakfast of Idiots
WHEN: Thur Jul 23
WHERE: The Playhouse

Guy Pratt is coming to Canberra to take us on a hilarious journey through his life, right from the awkward teenage experiences to big shot recording projects from Madonna and Elton John. On his Breakfast of Idiots tour he'll be armed only with his beloved bass guitar, focussing on his time as a professional bassist which started at the tender age of 19 with legendary Australian band Icehouse. Not only does Pratt have incredible bass skills, but he also co-performed the vocals on Pink Floyd's Run Like Hell and Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2). Guy performs at The Playhouse on Thursday July 23. Tix through www.spokenwordaustralia.com.au.

	Gloves: WHAT: Oh No Disco! WHEN: Sat Aug 1 WHERE: Bar 32 Gloves is the solo project of Yama Indra, one half of Damn Arms, and is the one man remixing machine infamous for his ability to turn any track into a disco anthem. He's wowed fans, peers and punters throughout '08, sprinkling his disco dust all over remixes for Cut Copy, Van She, Gamboy/Gamegirl and other bigwigs resulting in being signed to the Bang Gang 12 Inches label. With a rep for bringing the house down it would seem the tastemakers are unanimous that he is the producer to watch in 2009. Gloves will perform at Shakedown/Bar32's launch of the Oh No Disco! monthly party, with support from locals Celebrity Sextape, Staky, Nightfight and Strangeways DJs.
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	Tiger Lillies: WHAT: Alt Cabaret WHEN: Sun Aug 2 WHERE: The Street Theatre For the first time the Tiger Lillies are bringing their unique musical style to The Street. The Tiger Lillies never cease to surprise you with their surreal singing style and controversial songs involving prostitution and blasphemy. This strangely humorous three-peice band have toured all over the globe. They'll be performing songs from their award winning smash Shockheaded Peter, The Gory End and other favourites. Described as 'a journey into wild emotion which passes right through melodrama and out the other side into bizarre beauty', the band are unleashing this dark cabaret tour once again to celebrate 20 years of their deviant antics.
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	Dylan Moran: WHAT: What It Is Screening WHEN: Wed Jul 29 WHERE: Dendy and Greater Union, Manuka Star and creator of Black Books, Dylan Moran has wowed audiences in Australia and New Zealand with his sell out show What It Is. Moran's legendary rants have cemented his reputation as one of the foremost comics of his generation. Labelled 'the Oscar Wild of Comedy', Moran is known for his absurd observation and unique brand of dry humour. He combines his talents as an actor, writer and performer to incredible effect as a master of comedy. Moran's hilarious and articulate show was captured live in Hi-Definition. This one show only screening is unpredictable, startling, bizarre, but above all brilliant and hilariously funny. For bookings visit www.cinemalive.com.
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	Stonefest: WHAT: Australia's largest campus music festival WHEN: October 31 Halloween WHERE: University of Canberra Exams are over and a collective weight lifts off uni students' shoulders as they exit the hall with three words on their lips - "let's get wasted!" Luckily, good ol' reliable Stonefest eagerly awaits every student's end of year; an old friend that never fails to throw one hell of a celebration. This year, Australia's oldest music festival has been compacted into one day with Frenzal Rhomb, The Living End, Birds of Tokyo, Josh Pyke, Art vs Science and more. As always, remember one thing and one thing only about attending Stonefest... go hard or go home! Tickets available now from ticketek.com.au.
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	Festival Lovers: WHAT: Dragon Dreaming WHEN: Sat Oct 3-5 Labour Day Long Weekend WHERE: Outside Canberra Evoke your senses, launch your imagination and blow your mind! Dragon Dreaming is an opportunity to spend the weekend immersed in live, electronic and acoustic music and mindboggling décor, visuals, and art. We're also featuring an outdoor cinema, a diverse program of workshops, artistic work and performances, a huge array of stalls and a healing village where you can retreat, relax and regenerate. Come and dance amongst lush forest and you can even camp onsite as well! Tickets are on sale now online and at outlets in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne. Check out www.dragondreaming.net for tickets and more info!
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