THE ANGELS ANNOUNCE 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING NATIONAL TOUR

TWO HOURS AND TWO SETS OF GREATEST HITS AND RARITIES DEBUTING THEIR BRAND NEW LINE-UP WITH NICK NORTON ON VOCALS AND GUITAR.

The Angels have announced a string of national tour dates kicking off in September in celebration of their five decades as one of Australia’s most revered rock bands.

The 50 Years In The Making tour will see the band traverse the country with dates scheduled across South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania with former drummer Nick Norton taking centre stage as their new front man replacing Dave Gleeson after his 12 years in the role.

Performing in The Angels, the band responsible for some of the most unforgettable songs in Australian music, takes a musician with remarkable talent and having been a member of the band since 2011, Norton is a familiar face to fans.  He will not only be fronting the band on vocals but will be playing alongside Rick and John Brewster on guitar and as ticket holders to the Brewster Brothers Electric shows from earlier this year can attest, he is more than ready to assume one of the greatest gigs in Australian rock.

As founding member John Brewster explains, “Nick is an incredible musician and a great singer and songwriter. He obviously knows the songs like the back of his hand and the fans already know and love him, so he’s the perfect fit. We can’t wait to hit the road.”

“The 50^th anniversary is a very special time for The Angels,” John says. “And it means a lot that the fans already know Nick. Our relationship with the audience means everything to us and we’ll never take that for granted.”

Respected guitarist Rick Brewster adds, “The time we get to spend onstage makes everything else worthwhile,” Rick adds. “It’s always been about the songs and the power of the guitars.”

The Angels: Tom Brewster, John Brewster, Nick Norton, Rick Brewster, Sam Brewster

“We’ve already got a very busy six months ahead of us, which is brilliant for the new line-up” says Nick Norton.  “There’s such a heritage of great music there, classic songs, killer riffs. The legwork is already done, I just have to get up and sing them. Twelve years in the band behind the kit has provided the pedigree, not to mention learning at the school of Rock from the honourable Dave Gleeson. I look  forward to sweating it out at venues across the nation with the fans, heading into The Angels 50th year!”

With a set-list of catalogue classics that are ingrained in the hearts of every Australian rock fan, including Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, Take A Long Line, No Secrets, Shadow Boxer, Marseilles, I Ain’t The One, Comin’ Down, Mr Damage, After The Rain, Night Attack, Dogs Are Talking and We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, it is no wonder that the famous American critic David Fricke called The Angels “a guaranteed great time anywhere”.

Replacing Nick on drums is John’s son Tom, meaning The Angels will now have two sets of Brewster Brothers – John and Rick on guitar, and Sam (who joined the band in 2013) on bass, and Tom on drums.

As Ian McFarlane, the author of The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop, noted: “The Angels helped re-define the Australian pub rock tradition.” And now John Brewster, Rick Brewster, Sam Brewster, Tom Brewster and Nick Norton are giving it another twist.

This is it, folks – an exciting new chapter in the storied career of The Angels.  Let the night roll on!

THE ANGELS ARE:

Tom Brewster (drums); John Brewster (guitar/vocals); Nick Norton (lead vocals/guitar); Rick Brewster (lead guitar); Sam Brewster (bass/vocals).

Tickets on sale now via theangels.com.au

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Southern Cross Soloists and QPAC are proud to present the 2024 Concert Series

Showcasing a diverse lineup of performances filled with musical splendor.

CONCERT 1: Divine Alchemy
Featuring the talents of Konstantin Shamray on piano, Amalia Hall on violin, and Chris Williams on didgeridoo.
WHEN: Sunday, 3 March 2024 at 3pm
WHERE: Concert Hall, Standard Mode, QPAC
DURATION: 90 minutes (no interval)

CONCERT 2: Perfumes of the East
Featuring the brilliance of Konstantin Shamray on piano, Nina Korbe on soprano, and Chris Williams on didgeridoo.
WHEN: Sunday, 2 June 2024 at 3pm
WHERE: Concert Hall, Standard Mode, QPAC
DURATION: 90 minutes (no interval)

CONCERT 3: Magic, Mystique, and Melancholy
Featuring Catherina Lee on violin, Chris Williams on didgeridoo, and David Elton on trumpet.
WHEN: Sunday, 20 October 2024 at 3pm
WHERE: Concert Hall, Standard Mode, QPAC
DURATION: 90 minutes (no interval)

Southern Cross Soloists and QPAC are proud to present the 2024 Concert Series, showcasing a diverse lineup of performances filled with musical splendor.

About the SXS Didgeridoo Commissioning Project 2022-2032:
The SXS Didgeridoo Commissioning Project, initiated in 2022, signifies Southern Cross Soloists’ dedication to expanding the didgeridoo’s role in classical music.

With Wakka Wakka didgeridoo soloist Chris Williams as Artist in Residence, the project aims to commission three new works annually, crafting a substantial collection of Australian compositions by Brisbane’s hosting of the 2032 Olympics.

The 2024 lineup will feature works by esteemed composers Lachlan Skipworth, Stephen Leek, and Seán O’Boyle AM, exploring unique Australian sounds within the classical domain.

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Spaghetti Circus brings joy to young and old!

Spaghetti Circus have been on a very special tour. As part of the company’s outreach program their Junior Performance Troupe performed in five pre-schools and four aged care facilities across the Byron Shire last week to foster connection and joy across generations.

Spaghetti Circus has been running the Intergenerational Tour since 2011 and are passionate about creating opportunities for young people to interact with all members of the community, regardless of age, ability, or economic means.

Spaghetti Circus and Byron Shire Council Mayor Michael Lyon at Feros Village Bangalow for Spaghetti Circus’ Intergenerational Tour. Photo Elaine Harriott.

“Our Intergenerational Tour takes joy into our community and uses circus as a vehicle to help people reconnect. This is particularly special for many elderly in our community facing social isolation,” said Marisa Snow, Spaghetti Circus Development and Partnerships Manager.

The tour is funded through Byron Shire Council’s Community Initiatives Program aimed at addressing specific needs and building a sense of community.

“The aim of the Community Initiatives Program is to provide seed funding for projects run by not-for-profit community organisations and groups that will create positive social, cultural, and environmental outcomes.

“Spaghetti Circus was one of 11 projects chosen, as they represent the unique, creative and community spirit that characterises our shire,” Byron Shire Council Mayor, Michael Lyon, said.

Spaghetti Circus with Marian Parsons, a resident of Feros Village Bangalow, when Spaghetti Circus visited on their Intergenerational Tour. Photo Elaine Harriott.

The week-long tour featured Spaghetti’s ‘Super Mighty’ troupe of 8-11 year old performers. Toto, aged 8, from the troupe said “I really enjoyed going to the pre-schools and seeing how other kids learn to do circus balances.” Maeve, aged 11, said “I loved going to the old people’s homes and making them happy as they don’t get to go out much.”

Patricia Brown, a resident of Coolamon Villa, watched the troupe perform and said “they were all fantastic, better than anything I’ve ever seen. When they grow up they’ll be up there in the middle of everything, becoming whatever they might want to be.”

Spaghetti Circus proves once again the power of circus to bring joy and build connections across generations.

For more information or to support Spaghetti Circus programs go to spaghetticircus.com

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