Live music: Pop
A celebration of old and new pop tunes
Across a wonderful couple of months where we celebrate all things popular culture, hear old favourites along with more contemporary pop tunes. Some of Sydney’s finest musicians and emerging pop talent will perform live in the Art After Hours bar each week.
Image: Mindi Jackson
Wednesdays, 7.30-9pm
5, 12 & 19 November 2014
3 & 10 December 2014
Free
Duration 1 hour, 30 minutes
Location: Entrance court
Related exhibition: Pop to popism
Mindi Jackson with Joseph Calderazzo
Australia’s very own pop princess, Mindi Jackson (formerly lead singer of Australian pop rock band Rogue Traders), teams up with creative director and guitarist Joseph Calderazzo to deliver a selection of the great pop songs. Singing over a lush bed of acoustic guitar, Mindi will perform tunes ranging from Lulu, Nancy Sinatra and Blondie to Divinyls and Eurythmics.
Wednesday 5 November 2014 7:30pm – 9pm
Wednesday 12 November 2014 7:30pm – 9pm
Natasha Stuart with Joseph Calderazzo
The much-loved Natasha Stuart of the Tina Arena band will appear with Joseph Calderazzo to give her take on the great pop songbook of the 1950s through to the 80s. Hear Natasha’s incredible vocal talents covering classics by Diana Ross, the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Madonna and many more.
Wednesday 19 November 2014 7:30pm – 9pm
Pirra
Contemporary pop group Pirra features Jess Beck on vocals, Jeffrey Argent on percussion, James McKendry on guitar and Curtis Argent on bass. Stylistically they’ve been dubbed many things but it is their passion for songwriting mixed with their desire to groove that sums them up best.
Wednesday 3 December 2014 7:30pm – 9pm
Wednesday 10 December 2014 7:30pm – 9pm