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“CUSTODIAN” - A STUDIO EXHIBITION BY ELLI SCHLUNKE

Mary Valley Art’s link proudly announces that one of our members, world-renowned sculptor, and multi-media artist, Elli Schlunke, will be opening her studio from 1-3 September and 10–11 September 2022 for a once-off exhibition. She says “it is a celebration of all the joys and madnesses that come from having custody of this beautiful land.”

Further details, events page www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au

AMANDA EMBLEM RELEASES QUIRKY NEW SINGLE “COCONUT RUM”

Coconut Rum is a lighthearted, catchy tune that is guaranteed to make you smile. It is Amanda Emblem’s most popular live song, and the first single from her forthcoming album The Last Miracle due for release 21 October 2022.

Produced by Andy Tainsh, at Casita Studio in Gildora, Queensland, mastered by Steve Smart Studios 301 Sydney and performed by Amanda and her band, Coconut Rum is a storytelling tune that tells the tale of what can happen, if you overindulge.

Awash with tropical sounds, including ukulele, marimba and bongos on top of acoustic guitar, bass and drums, the vibe of this tune will keep you coming back for another listen, and will remain in your head long afterwards.

The cleverly animated music video – opening scene pictured above – will have you enamoured with the cute/crazy coconuts partying and partaking and demonstrates why Coconut Rum can be described best as a “cautionary tale”.

The single will be available on all music streaming platforms from August.

The Amanda Emblem Experiment has two high profile gigs to see the song played live at – Gympie Muster (25-28 August) and Mitchell Creek Rock 'N Blues Fest (16-18 September).

SINGER-SONGWRITER EMILY MAGUIRE RETURNS TO THE HINTERLAND

Following the sell-out success of her tour last year, British singersongwriter Emily Maguire returns to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with a series of concerts in October 2022.

Known for her highly emotive songs and spellbinding live performances, Emily is a contemporary folk artist who was plucked from obscurity by American legend Don McLean and toured all the major concert halls in the UK including the Royal Albert Hall.

Described as “music for the soul” (Maverick magazine), her songs have been played on national radio in both the UK and Australia, as well as being featured in Hollywood films and a global Greenpeace climate change campaign.

Emily has released six albums on Shaktu Records, the record label she set up with her husband Christian Dunham back in 2004, which they originally financed by making and selling goats cheese on the family farm in the Obi Obi valley. After 12 years away in the UK, they are delighted to be back home again.

Emily's experience of mental health recovery has strongly influenced her songwriting. She is a patron of the UK mental health charity Restore and in 2019 she won an international award for public service and advocacy for her work performing in UK mental health hospitals.

Emily's acoustic style of music is intensely melodic, influenced both by her classical training as a cellist and by Christian's background in jazz. With a supremely expressive voice, thoughtprovoking lyrics and songs “bathed in raw, emotional power” (Guitarist magazine), Emily's music is a hauntingly beautiful and profoundly moving experience not to be missed.

Emily and Christian perform as an acoustic duo on this Hinterland tour. � They are playing The Majestic Theatre, Pomona (Satuday 15 October), Eudlo Hall (Saturday 22 October) and Maleny Community Centre (Satuday 29 October). Tickets are $30/$25 concessions and are available from TryBooking through her website at www.emilymaguire.com

24TH ANNUAL KENILWORTH ARTSFEST

Opening Friday Night 30 Sept from 6pm

Open Sat/Sun 1-2 October 10am -4pm Monday 3 October 10am -1pm

Poets Alive Saturday 1 Oct from 10ammorning tea – Aussie poetry, music, song and fun!

Prize winning art works plus Singalong! singersand Hot Curri Jam Ukes perform.