“Broad 2005 and 2006 were both brilliant outings, we received standing ovations in every city and sell out shows. On stage the feeling was inspiring, listening and participating in what could be described as the greatest chick band touring. I had a ball and I’m champing at the bit for another one this year, the possibilities are delicious.” - Deborah Conway
Deborah Conway’s legendary Broad concert series is back for a third year in 2007, with four brilliant female musicians and four different styles, joining Deborah in theatres around Australia to explore their own and each other’s music.
BRISBANE 17 August
QPAC Concert Hall,
Book at QTIX 136 246 www.qtix.com.au
CANBERRA 18 August
Canberra Theatre Centre,
Book at Theatre Centre 02 6275 2700 www.canberraticketing.com.au
SYDNEY 19 August
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall,
Book at www.sydneyoperahouse.com or ph 02 9250 7777 or Ticketek, 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au
DARWIN 20 & 21 August
The Star Shell, Darwin Botanic Gardens,
Book at DEC 08 8980 3333 or www.darwinfestival.org.au
MELBOURNE 23 & 24 August
Athenaeum Theatre,
Book at Athenaeum 03 9650 1500 or Ticketmaster 1300 136 166 www.ticketmaster.com.au 23rd
www.ticketmaster.com.au 24thADELAIDE 25 August
Her Majesty’s Theatre,
Book at Bass 131 246 www.bass.net.au
PERTH 26 August
Perth Concert Hall,
Book at BOCS Ticketing, 08 9484 1133, www.bocsticketing.com.au
If you would like us to let you know about upcoming Broad events or have any questions, please email us at questions@broadfestival.com and we'll put you on our list (please add your city in the subject line).
THE PERFORMERS
ANNE McCUE
“My new favourite artist and an amazing guitarist”
- Lucinda Williams
Now based in Nashville with a number of acclaimed albums under her belt, it all began when Anne answered an ad in the paper which read "Wanted: Wild Women For Rock'n'Roll Band" and joined Girl Monstar as lead guitarist, touring Australia and topping the independent charts for weeks at a time. After four years and an ARIA nomination for the band, Anne decided to pursue a solo career, which took her to Vietnam for a year before heading to the USA.
She has played all over the U.S., Canada and Britain as part of the "Lilith Fair and has toured with Heart, Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams and Paul Kelly.
Her last album Roll was feted in Billboard, Entertainment Weekly and XM Satellite Radio (Top 5 Album of the Year) and was picked by Bob Harris (The Old Grey Whistle Test) of the BBC as his favourite album of 2004.
That rare breed, the female lead guitarist, she has appeared on albums by Michelle Shocked and Gina Villalobos & has had a feature written about her in Guitar Player Magazine.
This year Anne has released her fourth solo album, Koala Motel.
http://www.annemccue.com/
SALLY SELTMANN
“Sally Seltmann is an unsung national treasure, one of Australia’s most gifted song writers...”
Guy Blackman, The Sunday Age
New Buffalo mastermind Sally Seltmann began composing songs on piano as a 10-year-old. There’s still a hint of that young writer in the wide-eyed, expressive sounds she describes as “sparkly and loyal, old and worn, fragile; a vulnerable little girl lying in her bedroom at night”. But beneath the winsome tone, there’s a decade of musical experience. Before her New Buffalo incarnation Seltmann was treading the boards with Sydney guitar-pop outfit Lustre 4. At 22 she fell in love and eventually married Darren Seltmann, founder and producer from The Avalanches, and moved to Melbourne where her music took on a more introspective & ethereal flavour.
In 2004 she released her first album The Last Beautiful Day to rave reviews both in Australia and abroad. This year sees the release of her stunning second album “Somewhere, anywhere”.
http://www.newbuffalo.net/
DEBORAH CONWAY
“Blessed with an angelic voice, deft at lyrical wordplay and armed with a seemingly inexhaustive melody well, Conway creates songs which become best friends for life.”
Daily Telegraph
From her mid 1980’s debut with seminal band Do Re Mi (and their chart topping single Man Overboard), through film and stage appearances, to an extensive solo career, Deborah Conway remains a constant beacon for high quality, creative independence. Her first solo album, 1991’s ARIA award winning String Of Pearls, set the standard – attaining platinum status and spawning the single It’s Only The Beginning. 1993’s Bitch Epic and the experimental Ultrasound followed. After a stint in the UK Conway released My Third Husband, Exquisite Stereo, PC (The Songs Of Patsy Cline) and Summertown.
Along the way Conway also starred in the stage show Always …Patsy Cline; collaborated with classical composer George Dreyfus, Paul Grabowsky’s Australian Art Orchestra and Brisbane band george. Most recently she has devised and produced Broad.
http://www.deborahconway.com
JADE MacRAE
“Beyonce eat your heart out – Australia has finally unearthed a world-class pop/R&B star”
Kathy McCabe, Daily Telegraph
In 2005/2006 ARIA Best Female Artist nominee Jade Macrae redefined pop music in Australia with her amazing song-writing talents, vocal abilities, beauty & style.
Since appearing as the face of Australian R&B on the cover of US music ‘bible’ Billboard magazine, Jade’s debut album has produced three hit singles, received critical acclaim and was nominated for a host of prestigious public & industry voted awards including; the Australian MTV Award for Best Urban Release, the APRA Award for Best Urban Release, ARIA Awards for Best Urban Release & Best Female Artist, the Australian Dance Music Award for Best Urban Release, and took home the Urban Music Awards for Best R&B Album & Best Female Artist.
Along the way Jade was invited to tour with US superstars James Brown, Nelly and John Legend. Personal highlights for Jade also included sold-out shows across the country, performing to a combined audience of 35 million for a World Cup Soccer qualifying match and starring in Australia’s nationally televised weekly prime-time ratings winner “It Takes Two” on Ch 7.
One of Who Weekly’s Most Beautiful People of 2006, Jade has recently spent time in NYC, LA & Sweden writing and recording, and is currently putting the finishing touches on her new album due out in early 2007.http://www.myspace.com/jademacraemusic
ABBE MAY
“If Johnny Cash played blues driven like a train, then Abbe May has thrown Patti Smith on those same tracks, sending the train sideways”
Xpress
Front woman for Australian rock and rollers, The Fuzz, Abbe May has toured the country playing rock n’ roll since 2002. It was thirsty work and after four years on the road, the girl needed a shot of rhythm and blues!
With the help of local legends K.T Rumble and Todd Pickett, she started a blues band called The Rockin’ Pneumonia. Abbe’s whistling lead breaks and scotch-soaked vocals, combined with her chain gang swagger and tales of heartache, have charmed audiences from Adelaide to Townsville and everywhere in between.
If you’ve ever suffered a broken heart or dropped your scotch before you could taste it, Abbe May and the Rockin’ Pneumonia will cure what ails ya!
Last year Abbe won WA Performer of the Year
Abbe’s debut album is due out in late 2007.
http://www.myspace.com/abbefuzz
Broad 2005 Broad 2006
Presented by MAIDEN AUSTRALIA PRODUCTIONS
Supported by QPAC
Photos by Pierre Baroni (except Ann McCue)
Deborah’s suit supplied by OJAY
A MAIDEN AUSTRALIA PRODUCTION
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