bondi Pavilion Archives

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, performing at Bondi Pavilion

February 20, 2024

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, have well and truly established themselves as a creative favourite on the Australian music scene. Featuring the ethereal voice of Katie Noonan and in collaboration with renowned Australian poet and cartoonist Michael Leunig, Elixir perform their new acclaimed album, ‘A Small Shy Truth’. The Elixir band also includes phenomenal jazz musicians Zac Hurren on saxophones and Ben Hauptmann on guitar, who, with input from some of Australia’s finest composers (such as Iain Grandage, Joe Chindamo and Steve Newcomb), give musical life to the philosophical musings of Leunig. This intimate night of original songs full of…

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Events

Lunchtime Concerts at the Pav: The Cassettes

February 4, 2024

Let the Cassettes hit rewind and take you to the analogue era. For the past decade, The Cassettes have been curating the soundtrack to Sydney’s most unforgettable nights out. With the best of blues, soul, rock ‘n’ roll, and a fresh take on your favourite classic pop tracks, The Cassettes are not your average band. Alternating seamlessly between styles with grit and grace, The Cassettes are versatile, polished and a really good time! Hit play on the first Lunchtime Concert at the Pav for 2024 and come on down to the High Tide room for a fabulous hour of music and…

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Events

Bondi Latin Fiesta

February 1, 2024

Celebrate Latin culture through art, food, music, dance and film. Get ready for a multitude of authentic music experiences featuring an award-winning band and artists. The upbeat and exciting Latino rhythm will keep you dancing all day long. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of Latin music styles. The day will include a special screening of the film, Buena Vista Social Club followed by live music in the courtyard, Latin dance workshop and artmaking. Get ready to soak up some solid tunes and great vibes! Where: Bondi Pavilion Garu Courtyard (northern end) when:11 February 2024 at 11:00am For more information:…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

THE LISTIES: MAKE SOME NOISE!

December 29, 2023

For over a decade the award-winning Listies have toured the world doing shows for literally gazillions of kidults (that’s kids and their adults). Now it’s your turn. Make Some Noise is a comedy concert for humans aged 4-400. Join the maestros of mirth, Rich and Matt, as they belt out a bunch of songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. Will they be in tune? Almost. In time? Not quite. In order? Definitely. Can Rich dance? Let’s find out. It’s a party for your ears and both of them are invited. Hilarious, fabulous fun for the whole family! Where: …

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Events, Inspiration, Kids

Southern right whale children’s art exhibition, Bondi

October 23, 2023

On Saturday 4 November the Australian Conservation Foundation will host a children’s art showcase at Bondi Pavilion to celebrate the southern right whale. “Southern right whales can be seen off the coast from Sydney from June to August as they head north to breed in warmer waters,” said Stephen Lightfoot, leader of ACF Community Eastern Sydney. “In July we had a wonderful whale watching event which more than 80 people attended and a kids art class supported by a local business. “Kids drew pictures of the southern right whale and submitted them to ACF’s Wild at Art competition – Australia’s…

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Events, School holidays

Junkyard Beats: The Box Show

October 1, 2023

Get ready for the most sustainable fun you’ve ever had. In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways! The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument and the human body becomes a unique sound machine. Tag along for a…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Return of iconic Bondi Festival serves arts, comedy and culture feast this Winter

May 19, 2023

Waverley Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-loved Bondi Festival, boasting an astonishing arts line-up that’s bolder and better than ever before, with world-class theatre, comedy, cabaret and interactive experiences, from Friday 30th June to Sunday 16th July 2023. Returning to its spiritual home at the newly refurbished Bondi Pavilion (as well as various locations around Bondi), the 17-day, all-inclusive festival will have family-friendly shows and adults-only options. Alongside the world-class arts line up, visitors can also enjoy Bondi’s famous ice-skating rink and the legendary Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel; a 32-metre-high ride with 360-degree views of the …

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Inspiration, School holidays

Courtyard Music Sessions – Saturdays in April

April 19, 2023

Boost your mood with our autumn pop-up music sessions. Bring a coffee or leisurely stroll through the Pavilion courtyard to soak in the good vibes on Saturdays in April. We will be presenting an eclectic mix of acoustic pop-up performances from gypsy jazz to classical and contemporary music to warm up your Autumn afternoons. PROGRAM Saturday 22 April – Tritona Formed by three musicians with a passion for chamber music, Tritona presents an engaging repertoire of classical and upbeat pop tunes arranged for flute, guitar and cello. Featuring Viet-Anh Nguyen on guitar, Karin Kapsi on cello, and Anezka O’Leary Bescec…

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Events, School holidays

ROFL (Rolling on the Floor Laughing) with the Listies!

April 8, 2023

Hilarious, ridiculous fun for your kids that will have the whole family in stitches. ROFL sees The Listies tackle the most terrifyingly tortuous family situation of all: BEDTIME. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his hapless, hopeless housemate, Matt, deploys every trick in the book to stay up late. Featuring toilet paper cannons, a real life Cowasaurus, lullabies of doom, detachable legs, a panoply of puns, and possibly too many Aldi gags. Rich, the exhausted parental proxy, is trying to get an early night while his hapless, hopeless housemate, Matt, deploys every trick in the…

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Events, For Mums, Inspiration, School holidays

Mum Jokes: Jessica Rowe in conversation with Lara Mulcahy

April 6, 2023

Journalist, author and mental health advocate Jessica Rowe shares her new book Mum Jokes. The ultimate antidote for the stresses of modern family. Proving once and for all that mothers can be funny, Jessica Rowe’s new book Mum Jokes is a collection of family-friendly witticisms that are much smarter and genuinely far funnier than Dad jokes! Join Jessica Rowe for a night of light-hearted conversation and laughter as she talks to entertainer Lara Mulcahy about motherhood, embarrassing your kids and the supreme value of comic relief. A great night our with your mum, parent friends and anyone needing a good…

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