Who: Samsin Tibetan Community When: 1.20-1.45 We are the members of blue mountain Tibetan community. We are here to share a bit of culture through our dance performances, after a long day doing all hard works, people come outI their tents/homes to do dance in their communities to socialize and to have a relaxed fun…
Who: Caravan Dancers When: 12.52-1.15 Caravan Dance Company (previously known as Ghawazi Caravan) have been entertaining the wonderful crowds at the Winter Magic Festival for over 20 years. Our dance form is an eclectic integration of traditional and modern bellydance, which wows the audience with improvisational choreography, fabulous costumes and music. Website
Who: Bachata Femenina When: 12.37-12.50 Bachata is a popular dance from the Dominican Republic. There are several styles including happy and energetic, slow and sensual and sometimes lady’s style which is a solo dance. In this performance, each dancer will be in her own energy space.
Who: Katar Sal When: 12:20-12:35 Katar Sal – literally means – Where are you from? – in Romani language, the name of a new dance project by Rebecca Cookson who recently has moved to work in Sydney. Rebecca has performed with various cultural dance groups in New Zealand, including with the Volga Dancers, a…
Who: Begecki When: 12.05-12.18 Begeki is a local dancer and dance teacher influenced by her extensive travels and interest to explore flow. She will be performing with local dancers and students this year at the cultural centre Katoomba. Instagram
Patrick Golamco is a Chinese Australian comedian, and proud IT nerd. He brings a unique blend of zippy one liners, and awkward personal stories. A regular on the Sydney scene, he has performed at the Perth Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, MICF and Sydney Comedy festivals. This year, he placed runner-up in the 2020/21 Raw Comedy Competition.
Bec Melrose is an award winning writer and comedian.After winning RAW Comedy in 2018, Bec exploded onto the comedy scene, delighting audiences with her razor sharp wit, concealing a socially conscious edge. Bec placed in Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s So You Think You’re Funny competition and was then selected for the prestigious Comedy Zone showcase at…
Workshop – Uncle Lex Dadd When: 1:00 – 3:00 Where: Cultural Centre Foyer Lex (Burangilli) Dadd is a Senior Dharug man from the Cannemegal/Wulmarli clan of the Dharug nation. An intriguing educator, artist and story teller, Lex uses his traditional tools and bush craft to convey his message of how to be humble, respectful and…
Thundamentals are an Australian hip hop group originating from the Blue Mountains region bordering the metropolitan area of Sydney. The members are currently Tuka, Jeswon, and Morgs.[1][2] They have released five studio albums. History Band origins: 2008–2010 Before becoming Thundamentals, the band consisted of Morgan Jones, Tommy Fiasko, Jesse Ferris, MC Tuksnatch, MC Ruthless and DJ Clockwork, and was called Connect 4. Today,…
Dan Mac & The Swirly Train, led by Art vs Science’s frontman, is a genre-blending musical experiment that combines techno, rock n roll, country, and orchestral music. His debut album “Welcome to the Swirly Train” is a joyous ride through the Swirliverse. Bio: