Live music venues, jazz and latin bands in Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast, The Hunter Valley, Wollongong, Bowral and the Southern Highlands
Information for brides and function organizers about wedding receptions, functions, parties, corporate functions, French or Paris themed events.
Prices to hire wedding and function bands in Sydney are published on our pricing page
Solo musicians, duos, bands for hire, suitable for charity functions and private parties in Sydney are listed on this website
Bands for hire in Sydney for music at functions, go to Info (home) page for Viva bands or wedding musicians page for a list of other wedding musicians
We network with other Sydney bands, some are mentioned on this page, we provide website and email links to these bands on our other pages, click on Index to see other pages
This page includes the venues that have been performed by the Viva bands, a list of current venues for 2009 are at our current gigs page
This page is about the extensive breadth of Venues that the bands work at and to give a general idea about how the bands operate, we hope this information will help in making a well informed decision about engaging the Viva bands for your particular venue
Videos of Welcome Wall Unveiling Ceremony for Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour October 2008
Live music, festivals and entertainment in Sydney
We are delighted that Tourism NSW have adopted the name Viva for their "Vivacity when wonderful Sydney comes out to play" campaign which will be run nation-wide on television in print and online in every State capital as well as Regional NSW
A Band For All Occasions contract with Wyndham Worldwide for entertainment, Wyndham manage over 6,500 hotels worldwide
Viva the duo have been engaged by Wyndham Worldwide to provide entertainment at their corporate functions in Sydney in 2009
Sydney band at the Gold Coast
The organizers of the Gold Coast Jazz club attended the Newcastle Jazz Festival and checked out the 30 Bands that performed there. They noted Viva the band as the most popular band at the festival and have booked the band to fly up from Sydney to perform at The Paradise Room, Gold Coast Arts Centre on the 16th January 2008. the Organizers of the Dubbo Jazz Festival and Kiama Jazz Festival also booked the band for their festivals in 2009
Sydney band at Dubbo Jazz Festival
Viva the band (quintet) has been engaged to perform at theDubbo Jazz Festival on the 7th, 8th and 9th August. Details of times and locations will be published at their web site
Entertainment for Willoughby Council Mayor's Christmas party
Willoughby Council will be conducting their Mayor's Christmas party on the3rd of December at Willoughby Park Bowling Club, Viva the duo has been chosen to be provide the music entertainment for the event
Viva the duo performances at Citizenship Ceremonies
One of the attributes of Viva the duo is that, they perform from a diverse repertoire of music from throughout the world, They are often called upon to provide appropriate entertainment at Citizenship Ceremonies, their next performance will be for Warringah Council Citizenship Ceremony on on 23rd February 2009
Viva the band return performance at Cronulla RSL
Entertainment at Cronulla RSL will include Viva the band on Sundays 25th January, 22nd March, 24th May and 26th July 2009 from 1.30pm until 4.30pm
Sydney band for entertainment at Warringah Community Centre
The Warringah Mall Community Club is run by the recently elected Mayor of Manly, Jean Hay, the club meet once a week and on occasions provide entertainment with Viva the band, their next appearance at the club will be on the 3rd December 2008
Sydney band selected to entertain at the Paradise Room at The Gold Coast Arts Centre for Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club
A Press release about the Newcastle Jazz Festival is at this link: Popular Sydney Band At Newcastle Jazz Festival
Sydney band to entertain at Hyatt Regency Resort Hotel at Coolum Queensland
A Sydney band, Viva has been invited to provide entertainment for 4 evenings in April 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Resort at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland
(photo of Hyatt Regency Hotel beach club venue at Coolum)
Sydney musicians at Darling Harbour for the unveiling of the welcome wall
The unveiling ceremony at the Welcome Wall, located at the Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour on the 18th May 2008 was attended by a record breaking audience in excess of 2,000 persons, Viva the band were the entertainers for the occasion.
Viva the band have been invited to perform once again from their diverse repertoire of World Music at the next Welcome Wall ceremony on the 26th October 2008
In one of history's great migrations, more than six million people have crossed the world to settle in Australia. To honour their achievements a Welcome Wall 100 metres long has been established next to the National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour, Sydney. It's near Pyrmont docks where millions of new settlers first stepped ashore in Australia.
As a truly national project, the Welcome Wall honours migrants wherever they landed and wherever they live. An online database stores historical information about the people named on the Welcome Wall, when and how they came, who they came with and where they lived. These stories are also shared with museum visitors at kiosks in the museum foyer.
American press release about the 18th May ceremony at this link: press release
European press release about the 18th May ceremony at this link: press release
Entertainment at Cronulla RSL
Cronulla RSL presented entertainment with Viva the band on the 28th September, We were pleasantly surprised to find such an appreciative audience in an RSL club, the dance floor was continually packed and every tune we played received tremendous applause. Our thanks go to Robyn Wade Unlimited Entertainment for this gig.
Lexus, Mercedes, Jaguar and Porsche entertainment events
Sydney bands, Viva the band and Viva the duo have worked at functions for Lexus and Mercedes, they have also been regularly engaged for a number of years by Jaguar organizations for their promotions, rally, concourse exhibitions and dinner functions. The band will be performing for another prestigious motoring organization, Porsche, for the second time at their concourse at Clontaf reserve between 10 am and 2pm on Sunday 21st September, 2008 (photo).
Entertainment at Chatswood Mall Melody Markets
The Melody market is organized by Willoughby Council. the markets provide a great combination of quality crafts, authentic food from around the world, and live entertainment with Viva the duo, right in the heart of the Chatswood CBD. The date 18th September at 6pm.
Entertainment for business awards presentations at Roxy hotel Parramatta
Roxy Hotel Parramatta was the venue for the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce business awards presentations on 2nd September, Viva the band provided French themed entertainment in the club downstairs.
featured Sydney musicians at Australia's premier gardening show
The 22nd Australian Springtime Flora Festival will be held at Parklands Mt. Penang on 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th September 2008, Viva the duo will be providing roving entertainment at the festival.
Entertainment at Kirribilli beside Sydney Harbour
Mark Foys restaurant at the Sydney Flying Squadron held a special Fathers day luncheon on the 7th September, Viva the duo provided the entertainment
Manly Jazz Festival 2008
Sun, surf, Jazz and Viva at the Manly Jazz Festival 2008.
Manly Council on the Northern Beaches of Sydney will be conducting their 31st Manly Jazz Festival over the October long weekend on the 4th, 5th and 6th of October 2008.
With a vibrant family atmosphere and a delightful beachfront backdrop, the festival location is considered to be the best for a Jazz Festival in Australia and reputed highly in the world of Jazz.
The usual patronage for this festival is in excess of 30,000 visitors per day and there is ample family facilities and food and refreshment venues throughout the environs of the festival.
This year there will be a fantastic line up of new jazz talent and well-established musicians, some of these artists were part of the festival in it's early days. Audiences will enjoy listening to a mix of jazz styles presented by local, interstate and overseas acts. In 2007 the following acts performed at the festival
- Viva the duo
- George Washingmachine
- Geoff Bull
- John Morrison Quartet
- Dale Barlow
- Tina Harrod
- Carol Ralph Quintet
- Ingrid James
- Bob Montgomery (USA)
- Louisiana Shakers (VIC)
- Jeff Duff
- Doug Williams
- Kristin Berardi
- Michelle Nicolle (VIC)
- Kevin Hunt Trio
- E-Type Jazz (SA)
- Bruce Brown (USA)
- Doug Parkinson
Information about the program of events and locations for musicians performances can be obtained at Ph (02) 9976 1400 or (02) 9976 1430
The artists appearing at the 2008 Festival are:
Viva the duo, Cotton Club, Lily Dior Quintet, Warwick Alder Quintet, Sydney All Star Big Band, Jane Irving Quartet, Tom Mawi Band, Adrian Cunningham Quartet, Jeff Duff and the Prophets, John Morrison Quintet, Robbers Dog Jazz Band, Passionfruit, Cuban Vibes, Mike Price Trio, Bonnie Jensen Quartet, Grover, Turramurra Public School, Epping West All Stars, Pembroke Big Band Presbyterian Ladies College Big Band, Brass Baton Big Band, Spectron Big Band, Harriston State High School, Jube Train, Kirawee High School, Lional Robinson's In Crowd, Beau Golden Quartet, Jubilation Choir, Mucho Mambo, New Wolverines Jazz Orchestra, Steve Clisby Band, NSW Police Band, Joy Yates and Dave Mc Rae Band, Bob Barnard Band, Craig Calhoun's Brothers Of Oz, Jugalug String Band, John Harkins Quartet, George Washingmachine Quartet, Jazz Workshop Australia Combo, Banda Mundo, Andrew Firth Quartet, Barry Leef Band, Moriah College Ensemble, Merewether High School Band, Killara High School Band, Benjamin's Big Band, On Fire Big Band, Sussido Big Band, Horns Plus, Dr Vs Swing Thing, Beau Golden Quartet, Sydney Conservatorium Big Band, Tina Harrod Band, Wycliffe Gordon, Light of Love, Qu, Exposed Bone, Unity Hall Band, Catherine Hunter Quintet, Phycho Zydeco, Mike Hallam Hot Five, Gerard Masters Trio, Bogalusa Strutters, Bob Henderson Band, Slide Mc Bride Band, Tim Rollinson Quartet, St Pius Senior Jazz, Blue Riff, The Arts Unit Stage Band, Oxfard Falls High School Seniors Stage Band, Pittwater High Seniors Stage Band, Sydney Secondary College Big Band, North Sydney's High School Band, The arts Unit Jazz Orchesrtra
In addition to the usual fare of American Jazz and Swing music, Manly Council will also be presenting a taste of multicultural music and have invited Viva the duo for their 6th year at the Festival to perform their diverse repertoire of: Jazz, swing, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Brazilian, Cuban and classic tunes
Ettalong Memorial RSL Beach Club
Rileys Bar at the Ettalong Memorial Club (photo) regularly provide entertainment, Viva the band performed there on the 10th August
Ferragosto Festival 08 for Canada Bay Council
The Piazza at Five dock is part of the Ferragosto Festival, Viva the duo has been selected to provide their music to entertain there on the 17th August 10.00am - 4.00pm
Viva Italia will also be appearing on the main stage at the Ferragosto Festival at 11.30am
Other performers include; Chef on Stilts, Brad Blaze, Gladiators x 2, Chalk Artist and Airbrush Tattooist
Miramare Gardens Terry Hills, wedding reception
Miramare Gardens is a 5 star reception centre at Terry Hills, Viva the duo have been engaged to provide music for entertainment at a wedding there on the 1st August. They will be playing as guests arrive in the foyer of the Miramare gardens and then they will be moving to a delightful wine cellar for the reception dinner
French music for Bastille day celebrations
French music at French restaurant near Darling Harbour
Viva the duo will be providing their special blend of French music for Bastille day on the 14th July from 7pm until 9pm at a truly delightful French restaurant called "The Little Snail" at Pyrmont near Darling Harbour
French music for pre - Bastille day celebration for function
Viva the duo has been engaged to provide French music entertainment on pre- Bastlle day celebrations for Societe Generale CIB, one of France's major corporate and investment bankers.
Other artists in Sydney that provide French music Include:
- Susie Newman (vocal only)
- Jodie Martin (includes pop music)
- Sylvie Boisel (vocal only)
- Philharmonix (instrumental only)
Entertainment at Magenta Shores (photo)
Viva the duo provided entertainment for a 50th wedding anniversary at Magenta Shores near The Entrance. In attendance were many dignitaries from South Vietnam, including: past ministers of the South Vietnam Government, television broadcasters and military leaders. At the function we met the past commander of the Bear Cat military base in South Vietnam, coincidently he was at the base when we performed there in 1970.
entertainment at Stamford Plaza hotel, Sydney Airport
(photo) Viva the duo performing for the Stamford Hotels sales and management team and their invited quests at a function themed "Winter in Paris" on the 4th June at Stamford Plaza Hotel Sydney Airport
Sydney Band Viva the band perform at Darling harbour for the unveiling of the Welcome Wall
Darling Harbour is the hub of entertainment in Sydney and many artists are featured including Arial Acts, Ground Acts, and Stilt Walkers. Most of Sydneys Premier Musicians and bands perform for various events at Darling Harbour, Including Jazz and Latin bands, Roving bands and Cabaret styled bands including:
- James Morrison
- John Morrison
- Frank Bennett
- Blaine Whittiker
- The Cat Empire
- Monica Trapaga
- Zeneth New Orleans Jazz Band
- Paulini
- The Bougalousia Strutters
- Viva the duo roving band
- Viva the band (Quartet)
Manly Food and Wine Festival 2008
European press releases at this link: press release
Entertainment schedule at Manly festival at this link: Manly Council website
Viva the duo have been hired to perform at the Manly Food festival on the 31st May and 1st June 2008
bands at the Newcastle Jazz Festival 2008
Many Sydney bands performed at the Newcastle Jazz Festival on the 29th, 30th and 31st August 2008 and Viva the band was noted as one of the most popular acts at the festival
Musicians and bands that performed at the Newcastle Jazz Festival 2008
- Lee Gunness
- Paul Griffith Orchestra and Quintet
- Cary Bennett and Swingout
- Hendo's Early Roots
- Dan Howler Strictly Swingin'
- Trevor Furner Unsafe Sax
- Daryl Aberhart Trio
- Ben Jones Quartet
- Sally Street Trio
- Geoff Bull's Olympia Jazz Band
- Al Davey's Monstars
- Dr.Don's Double Dose
- Boots'n' all Jazz Band
- Diannia Heather Tribute to Bessie Smith
- Jugalug String Band
- Bob Malone (USA)
- Stephan Schafer Quartet
- Viva the band (function and cabaret)
- Jeremy Borthwick Quartet
- Howlers Cotton Club
- New Orleans Ramblers
- Short 'n Horny
- Bob Barnard Quartet
- Sweeny (Irish)
- State Summit
- Monique Lysiak
- Dave Longo Quartet
- Gosford High School Band
Sydney band for entertainment at Warringah Community Centre
Viva the band will be providing a special concert for the 40th anniversary of the Warringah Mall Community Club presided by Jean Hay of Manly Council
Sydney entertainment for seniors at Holdsworthy community Centre
Woollahra Council have engaged the band to perform once again for their second year. The band will be performing their special selections of Andre Rieu music for a seniors function on 14th April 2008 at Holdsworth Community Centre, Woollahra
entertainment at the Settlers Arms Inn, a delightful Sydney weekend getaway
Viva the band return to the Settlers Arms Hotel, Saint Albans for their 12th year commencing on 2nd March and every alternate Sunday thereafter. The Settlers Arms heritage Inn is located at Saint Albans Valley, just 20KM North west of Wisemans Ferry. A family and pets friendly venue, great food and music for a delightful day trip out of Sydney. Settlers phone no is 02 45 68 2111
French music and entertainment at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour
Viva the duo have been engaged to provide some French ambiance with their repertoire of French tunes for an exhibition called Bateaux Jouets - toy boats from Paris 1850-1950 on Wednesday the 19th March from 6.00 pm until 8pm. It is expected that 300 persons will attend the official opening of the event. Viva the duo will have the opportunity to meet Ms Annie Madet-Vache the curator of the Musee national de la Marine Paris and Mr Lionel Majeste-Larrouy, Consul-General of France in Australia when they preview the event during the duo's performance.
Kiama Jazz festival 2008, more than 30 events over 3 days! the primo jazz festival in the Illawarra district
Free Jazz and Blues in the Park, Concerts, Cabaret, Dance, Eat to the Beat, Dinner Jazz, Breakfast Jazz, Jazz Gospel Service and Exhibition at the Old Fire Station.
Viva the band will be performing at the Kiama Jazz festival on 8th March 2008. Also appearing will be a tremendous line up of Australia's best talent including: The Jane Rutter Quartet, Bruce Mathiskle and George Golla, The Geoff Power Quintet, Don Hopkins, Eugine Bridges from Houston, Texas, Jamie Oehlers Quartet, Ray Beadle Trio, Jan Preston, Pugsly Buzzard, Judy Bailey's Jazz Connection, dLivr, John Harkins, Luke Koteras, Byron Mark, Dr Don's Double Dose, Mike Walsh, Rob Brice, Marie Wilson, Down South Jazz Trio, Saxolotle, Van Sereno, The Jacky Howellers, Pigfoot, The Kirrawee High Big Band, The Pilferers, 19Twenty, Lee Holman and more!
Australia day celebrations for Kogarah Council
Kogarah Council invites you to fill your esky and throw a snag on the barbie and celebrate Australia Day at Carss Bush
Park on 26th January
The event opens with an Aboriginal performance and entertainment will continue throughout the day with multicultural dancing, a bush band, a tribute band performing Crowded House songs and an appearance by Humphrey B Bear.
As the sun sets there will be a parade of Australian themed boats with a competition of the Best dressed Families Afloat, followed up by a performance by the Excellent Iguanas. The event concludes at 9pm with a spectacular fireworks display
In the midst of all this activity, Viva the duo will be presenting their special blend of jazz and swing plus world music to entertain the diners in the food stalls area.
Weddings at Peppers Receptions at Mossvale
Peppers at Mossvale is a premier venue for weddings and functions at Mossvale Southern Highlands. A location where Viva the duo are performing
New Years Eve Celebrations at Manly Wharf for Manly Council
Viva the duo with jazz vocalist, Gerry Santos will be performing at the Manly Wharf Forecourt for New Years Celebrations between 5.30pm and 8.30pm. It is noted that Viva was the only jazz band engaged by Manly Council for this event
Entertainment at Allen and Unwin publishers Christmas party
Allen and Unwin Pty Ltd Publishers held an extravaganza Christmas party on the rooftop of their building at Crows Nest on Wednesday the 12th December, over 300 clients and dignitaries attended. Viva the Trio provided the entertainment for the evening
Entertainment at Kirribilli Markets
The Kirribilli markets is one of the oldest established markets in Sydney and has up to 200 stall holders selling a wide variety of merchandise from new and antique fashion and accessories, arts and crafts, plants and fresh flowers, giftware, souvenirs and gourmet food.
Kirribilli markets are located at Burton Street Tunnel and on Bradfield Park just beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney band, Viva the duo will be performing Jazz, Swing and Latin plus they will showcase some French and Spanish music on Accordion and Guitar at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre markets on Saturday the 1st December 2007 from 12.00pm until 2pm
Entertainment for a casual party at the Australian National Maritime Museum waterfront restaurant
Viva the duo provide music for a 50th Birthday party at Yots Cafe Australian National Maritime Museum, Yots cafe is excellent for casual parties on the waterfront at Darling Harbour
Sydney band at Tilba and Merimbulah Jazz Club
Thursday, Viva the duo performed with Cest Si Bon at a special concert evening at Tilba (photo)
Friday, the next evening they performed at Merimbulah jazz club. After that performance the duo drove to the Hunter Valley to perform at Opera in the Vineyards
Saturday, Viva the duo performed at Opera in the Vineyards
Sunday, the duo teamed up with the rest of Viva the band to perform at The Settlers Arms Inn at St Albans, a busy schedule!
roving musicians at Opera in the Vineyards Hunter Valley
News about Viva at Opera In The Vineyards is available in press releases published in Russia, Hungary, Central Europe, Rome, Spain, Cuba and the Gulf community.
The Hunter Valley "Opera in the Vineyards" will be held at the historic Wyndham Estate Winery, Hunter Valley on the 20th October 2007.
Virginia Trioli from ABC radio 702 will be the compere for the evening.
The event features the fabulous Opera singers Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Amelia Farrugia, they will be performing arias and duets including: Bohème, Lakmé, Carmen, The Pearl Fishers and Don Giovanni.
Niki Vasilakis, one of Australias great and exciting violinists will also be featured.
Wyndham Estate will present the concert with full orchestra in a magnificent open-air amphitheatre on the banks of the Hunter River. with musical direction provided by one of Australias finest musical directors, Andrew Greene
The event will be adopting the nom de plume "Ah la belle Paris -- A Night of Romance". There will only be a scant representation of French music performed at the Opera, so to provide appropriate "Paris" ambiance and credibility to the theme, a popular Sydney duo of musette accordion/bass and Spanish guitar, Viva the duo will be performing at intervals throughout the day, commencing at 2.00am until 4.00pm at the entry gates and from 5.00pm at the Food and Wine fair preceding the presentation of the Opera at 6.00pm.
Viva the duo will also perform an encore concert at 8.30pm at the completion of the opera performances.
Ticket prices for the event are from $68.40 for picnic lawn, premium $118.40, gold $158.40
Opera in the Vineyards a similarity to an Andre Rieu show
Opera in the park could be considered as a mild representation of Australias answer to a Andre Rieu concert for wholesome family entertainment.
Andre Rieu concerts in Australia
As a matter of interest, Andre Rieu is a 57 year old Dutch violin player who has achieved something of a pop star status. Andre with his orchestra attract huge and appreciative audiences throughout the World, similar in size to a Bon Jovi concert. The music he performs are light classics such as Strauss waltzes and popular tunes like La Paloma and My Way. Andre is a phenomenon in Europe, America and Japan and the number of Australian fans is ever increasing. Andres success in Australia is unmatched in chart history, his DVDs occupy seven out of the top 10 DVD's in Australia. Andre has sold 23 million CDs and DVDs worldwide and won the World Music Awards in 1996 and 1998.
Andre Rieu website is Andre Rieu
Try this email link to Andre Rieu to contact his office email or you can send a message to Andre Rieu at this link a message to Andre
roving musicians at Manly Jazz Festival
Manly Council conducted their 30th Anniversary of the Manly International Jazz Festival, the largest and longest running free community based Jazz Festival in Australia. The Festival was held over the October long weekend.
With a relaxed family atmosphere and a breathtaking ocean beachfront backdrop, the festival location is considered to be the best for a Jazz Festival in Australia and second to none in the world of Jazz. The patronage for this festival was in excess of 30,000 visitors per day and there was ample family facilities and food and refreshment venues throughout the environs of the Festival.
The festival began in true New Orleans style with a street parade beginning at Manly wharf through The Corso and finishing at the oceanfront stage.
This year there was be a fantastic line up of new jazz talent and well-established musicians, some who were part of the festival in its early days. Audiences enjoyed listening to a mix of jazz styles presented by local, interstate and overseas acts including:
George Washingmachine, Geoff Bull, John Morrison Quartet, Dale Barlow, Tina Harrod, Carol Ralph Quintet, Ingrid James, Bob Montgomery (USA), Louisiana Shakers (VIC), Jeff Duff, Doug Williams, Kristin Berardi, Michelle Nicolle (VIC) ,Kevin Hunt Trio, E-Type Jazz (SA), Bruce Brown (USA) and Doug Parkinson.
Sydney often promotes multicultural attributes, so it is fitting that, in addition to the usual fare of American Jazz and Swing music, Manly Council also presented a taste of multicultural music from a local Northern Beaches band, Viva the duo. They performed for their 6th year at the festival as a roving band and they performed: Gypsy jazz, Swing, Latin, Cuban, French, Spanish, Russian, Hungarian, Jazz and classic show tunes. Viva the duo regularly perform at most of Sydneys Local councils community music events. Their show band, Viva the band (quartet) are well known for their performances at International venues.
featured performers at Marrickville Council cultural festival
FEASTABILITY - NEWTOWN FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
Taste the flavours of Newtown in one day at the 13th annual Feastability. Food stalls showcasing Newtown famous restaurants and cafes offer Vietnamese to African, Indian to Spanish, Thai to Mod Oz. Sip a wine from boutique Australian vineyards, sample beer or organic juices. Nibble on a tempting delight, finish with a tantalizing treat such as gelato or confectionery from a local baker. Win prizes in the Brown Brothers wine options game and bask in the spring sunshine and enjoy the entertainment.
Viva the duo will be performing their eclectic mix of Gypsy Jazz and Swing, French and Spanish music at the festival at King Street Newtown between 11am and 2pm on Sunday 23rd September.
entertainment at VIP function for Westfield Center, Burwood
Viva the duo will be providing entertainment for a VIP function at Westfield Shopping Centre at Burwood on 13th September 2007.
featured musicians at Australian Springtime Festival
Viva the duo will be appearing at the 21st Australian Springtime Flora Festival at Parklands Mt. Penang on 7th 8th and 9th September 2007
featured entertainment as Viva Paris Instrumental Duo at Burwood RSL
Burwood RSL will be showcasing Viva the duo as part of the Viva South American International show as their entertainment for August 25th.
the show is produced by Roddy Montez.
Whale Festival at Hervey Bay Queensland
When the majestic humpback whales start returning to Hervey Bay, it is time for the city to celebrate their annual whale festival. The Festival was an intense weekend of activities, fun and frivolity at Seafront park and Hervey bay Marina.
Popular 6 piece Sydney band Bogalussa Strutters and Viva the duo were flown up to Hervey Bay, Queensland to provide entertainment at the festival for the two days.
entertainment at Mounties club
Mount Pritchard District Community Club (Mounties) is NSW leading club for entertainment and facilities. A Popular Sydney band, Viva the duo performed there as a feature International act as: Viva Paris duo with Roddy Montez production of the Viva Latin American International Show in July
Aqua dining at Milsons Point for wedding receptions
Photo courtesy of Raul Tackleburg, wedding photographer web email ph 9550 3030
Lenka Kripac with Viva the duo at Avoca
Viva the duo regularly perform at a beachfront cafe called The Point Cafe at Avoca with Jiri Kripac. In August his daughter Lenka Kripac sang with the band and performed her original songs to an appreciative audience. Lenka is an actress and recording artist with Sony in USA.
music at a French Cafe in Mosman
Mosman Council regularly provide for special community events and entertainment for seniors and aged care organizations, this year they treated their seniors to a French banquet with music from Viva the duo
Entertainment at Hyde Park Barracks and La Brasserie for Alliance Francais Musicfest
La Brasserie at Crown Street, Darlinghurst is a popular restaurant with French cuisine. it is a participant in Sydneys Musicfest program. Viva the duo performed at La Brasserie between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday 21st June
Viva the duo also performed with their portable battery operated amplification at Hyde Park Barracks Forecourt at 1.30pm Thursday for Historic Houses Trust, a participant in Sydneys Musicfest program (photo)
Entertainment at Gosford Regional Arts Gallery
A special repertoire of French music which include a selection of Edith Piaf songs will be performed by Viva the duo at Laycock Street theatre, Gosford.
The event will be a delightful theatrical presentation of Colettes Feast, a play with a Paris theme set in 1944.
Joining the duo will be the popular trumpet player and actor, Jiri Kripac and enchanting French chanteuse, Renee Chanovre.
(c) Photo courtesy of Beryl Cook "dining out"
A Scene with Viva the duo on stage providing French tunes throughout the show
French music at clubs in Sydney
Viva the duo has joined the Roddy Montez lavish production of the Viva Latin American International show.. Viva the duo was featured as "Viva Paris Duo" at: South Sydney Juniors and Illawarra Catholic Club. The duo has future bookings at Burwood RSL, Mt.Pritchard services club (Mounties)
The flavours of France added to the Taste of Manly Food and Wine Festival
The flavours of France were added to the "Taste of Manly" when popular Sydney band, Viva the duo performed for their 5th consecutive
year at the Manly Food and Wine Festival.
You could be forgiven for imagining you were at a beachfront town in the south of France like Cannes, beautiful cloudless days, mild temperatures, great wine and food and French music wafting up the Corso from the beachfront with Viva the duo playing musette accordion and guitar, the duo opening their set with a strident performance of "Dans La Rue D-antibes" a festive tune named after the main street of Cannes leading to the Cannes Film Festival venues.
The festival is in the 21st consecutive year and it was held outdoors on Manlys ocean beachfront and the Corso. The festival is know as one of Sydneys largest regular community based food and wine festivals, consistently attracting more than 30,000 patrons each year.
Manlys finest food include: Indian, Mediterranean, Thai, modern, Australian, as well as seafood and desserts provided from sixteen Manly restaurants including in-house restaurants of Manlys premier hotels. Eighteen wineries from popular wine producing areas in New South Wales were on offer to the public. A delightful day out with food, wine and entertainment at Sydneys best beachside venue
Viva the duo at the Manly Corso beachfront
Viva the band at Kiama for Jazz Club Function
Sydney band, Viva the band has been engaged by the Kiama Jazz Club to perform Jazz and Swing
dance music for a special function at Kiama Bowling Club on Saturday the 23rd June
Mothers day entertainment at a Cafe at Sydney Western Suburb
Romantic French music is very appropriate entertainment on one of the most special days of the year, Mothers day. It is a particularly appreciated gesture for families to provide this gift to their much loved mothers and wives.Viva the duo will be performing their music in an authentic French style for mothers day at Caffe Rosa, located in Flower Power Nursery at Prospect in Sydneys Western suburbs.
Entertainment at Kirribilli markets
entertainment events at Manly Council
Manly Council regularly provide entertainment for community events and they hired Viva the duo for a special Launch of Councils Sustainability Strategy, they will will be performing Jazz standards, Swing and Latin music from 11.30am until 1pm on the 1st May
entertainment at Illawarra Catholic Club
Viva the duo will be featured as an International act at the Roddy Montez production of the Viva International Show. Viva the "Paris" duo will be showcasing a mix of world music, including; French, Spanish, Russian, Hungarian, Gypsy Jazz Cuban, Latin and swing music. The show will be conducted on Friday 28th April.
French music for a romantic engagement party
French music is delightful, romantic and appropriate for special engagement parties and weddings. Viva the duo will be performing their music in an authentic French style for an engagement party at a delightful little Cafe located in the Flower Power nursery at Prospect, Sydney on Saturday evening the 14th April
entertainment for Steamfest excursions at Maitland
Over 40 different train excursions are planned for the weekend of Steamfest with regular steam trains and vintage diesels (tin hares) between Maitland, Newcastle and Paterson. Novelty excursions will be run, Kids Party Train, Barrington Bullet, Champagne Train and Wyndam Whistler.
music for wine promotions and events in the Hunter Valley
Sydney band, Viva the duo to perform Jazz, swing, Latin and some French music for the Festa del Vino wine promotions at Pokolbin, Hunter Valley for De Bortoli winery.
entertainment at Peppers resort Hunter Valley
Sydney bands, Viva the duo provided music for a wedding ceremony in the gardens at Peppers resort at Pokolbin, Hunter Valley. Viva the band (quintet) provided the music and entertainment for the wedding reception that followed the ceremony (photo). The wedding was for one of the executives of Sony records.
entertainment at International College of Tourism and Management
Viva the duo will be providing their special blend of music for a "Casino Royale" themed cocktail function for the International College of Tourism and Management at Manly (photo) on 30th March 2007
entertainment at the Flame lounge at Dee Why RSL
entertainment at Pruniers Restaurant, Woollahra
Woollahra Council engaged Viva the band to perform for a seniors function in March at Pruniers Restaurant
entertainment for McDonald College of Performing Arts School with the theme "A Night In Paris"
Sydney band, Viva the duo has been engaged to perform for a French themed event on the deck at Doltone House on the 16th March 2007. The brief for Viva the duo is "to conjure images of Paris and create the river Seine on Sydney Harbour". Also, Viva the band (quartet) will be providing lively salsa dance music. The event is being hosted by the McDonald Foundation
entertainment at Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival
Sydney band, Viva the band appeared for their third consecutive year at the 20th Annual Kiama Jazz
and blues festival on Saturday 10th March. The band has been engaged to appear again in next years festival.
Also appearing will be: James Morrison, Ash Grunwald, The Idea of North, Jim Conways Big Wheel, The King Brothers, Ray Beadle, Marie Wilson, Adrian Cunningham, Short and Horny, Charlie Harper and the Mudsliders, Blowhole Boogie, GapProject, The Pilferers, Down South Jazz Trio, and The Wollongong Conservatorium orchestra.
entertainment at The Tearoom Gunners Barracks
entertainment for Australia day celebrations
entertainment at South Sydney Juniors
Viva the duo has joined the Roddy Montez lavish production of the Viva Latin American International show.. It was nice to have some of the musicians from Australian Idol backing us at South Sydney Juniors club on the 12th and 13th January
entertainment at South Sydney Rabbitohs
entertainment for New Years Eve at Newcastle Jazz Club
entertainment at Gunners Barracks Tearoom
The Tearoom at Gunners Barracks provide a wonderful location for a harbourside wedding reception with the heritage buildings and the Sydney Harbour as a backdrop. Viva the duo performed there with their special music for a wedding reception in November. There is no provision for live music in the dining area. Live music can be performed in the courtyard prior to guest entering the dining room, dance music is usually provided by a DJ in an adjoining room solely for that purpose, not a good venue for live music. Gunners Barracks web site web contact email
entertainment at The Australian Museum
Viva the trio were congratulated for their performance for oddfellows, the advertising company who held a special function amongst the bones (photo) for their clients including Toyota and Lexus executives and their partners at the Australian Museum on Friday the 3rd November. The trio was Viva the duo with the addition of Jiri Kripac, an internationally acclaimed trumpet player.
wedding band at Hopewood Estate wedding reception centre Bowral
Good bands for weddings and conferences should be entertaining as well as playing appropriate music. Viva bands provide a mix of swing, Jazz, Latin, salsa, French and Spanish music. Viva the duo provided delightful chic French and Spanish music for the outdoor wedding ceremony (photo) followed up with the rest of Viva the band (quartet) who provided music for dining and lively music for dancing at the wedding reception at the fabulous Hopewood estate wedding, conference and reception centre at Bowral NSW on 28th October
band for functions at the Manly Pacific Hotel
Viva the band were engaged to perform at the annual conference and dinner dance (photo) for The Golden Chain Motor Inn Group at the Manly Pacific Hotel on 25th October.
Jobs completed by Viva bands in chronological order
- bands at Oatlands house, Sydneys premier Venue for weddings
- bands at Sydney University The Womens College of Sydney
- Weddings at Balmoral
- Seaforth Centenary Celebrations
- Liverpool City Council Cultural Infusions
- Warringah Council Book Launch
- Manly International Jazz Festival
- Ferragosto Festival
Viva the duo will be performing on the stage at the activity center at the Ferrogosto Street Festival, Great North Road, Five Dock between 10am and 4pm Sunday the 13th August. Attractions at the festival include Cosima Devito, an Australian Idol Finalist plus Australias "Pavarotti" tribute vocalist, Ariel Academy of Dance, Tribute to Tony Bennett show and The Australian Accordion Ensemble. The shows will be compared by Chris Castle.
Other shows will be held at the activity center including Bob the builder compared by Arron Castle.
- entertainment at Cafe Francais for Mosman Council
- entertainment at The Australian Springtime Flora Festival
- French themed "bon voyage" at Eat City
- bands for Sydney University Function
- Krispy Kreme promotion
- The Rocks Aroma Coffee Festival
- French Rendezvous
- Bastille day
- Boulevard Market and Joanne Saville
- return to entertain at Dee Why RSL
- Campsie Food Festival
Viva the band were engaged to perform as the feature act for the Campsie Food Festival for a series of performances commencing at 10.00 am until 3.45 pm on Saturday 3rd June. The Campsie Food Festival is one of Sydneys most popular community festivals featuring a host of multicultural food delights at stalls lining Anzac Mall, Campsie
Jeff Jantz presented a cooking demonstration
The band has been complimented with a front page picture in the local paper
Note* The story about losing fizz is about soft drinks being banned at school canteens.... Cannot see Viva losing its fizz
- DFS Galleria
- Warringah Art Exhibition
- The Da Vinci Code Australia premiere
- Manly Food and Wine Festival
- The Hills Relay For Life
- Entertainment at Manly Wharf
- entertainment at The Hunter Valley for wedding venues
- The Thredbo Jazz Festival
Viva the band has been invited to perform at the Thredbo Jazz festival in May for the bands 3rd consecutive year at Thredbo.
- Terrior Restaurant at Hungerford hill Winery
- Enzo Cafe Hunter Valley
- Bella Chara Hotel Gerringoing
- Tour D France awards
- Jaguar National Ralley Newcastle
- Kiama Jazz Festival
- Kings Cross Festival. Sponsored by the City of Sydney.
- Christmas functions for: Manly Council, Newcastle Jazz club
- Manly International Jazz Festival
- Castle Hill Grand for Hills Community Care annual dinner
- Central Coast Leagues Club
- Jazz at the QVB Sydney
- Kirribilli Markets
- Newcastle Jazz Festival
- The Manly Food and Wine Festival
- The band at South Sydney Rabbitohs club for the Melbourne cup event
- The band to perform in Taiwan for the second year
- The Thredbo Jazz Festival
- International Womens Day with Wendy Harmer
- March Kiama Jazz Festival
- Miss World Ball at 4 points Sheraton Darling Harbour
- Tsunami Appeal at Manly
Andre Rieu news update in Sydney
The Channel 9 television program 60 minutes recently did a small story about Andre Rieu. Andre was very nice to Tara Brown however the program was edited to show only a series clips of Andre and his orchestra clowning around, none of his beautiful classic music was aired. Our interpretation of the program was, that 60 Minutes appeared to portray Andre as a buffoon, they seem to suggest in their remarks that Andre's audience may be "nit wits" enjoying the "King of Smultz"
I'm sure Andre will overcome all this with his sold out concerts in Sydney. Remarkedly his DVD's sales have reached nearly 50% of all DVD's sold in Australia in the last 12 months with Seven of his DVD occupying the top 10 sales in Australia. His DVD's have gone Platinum over 80 times
We wish Andre Rieu great success with his continuing concerts, he is promoting very accessible and "fun" classical music that appeals to audiences that the Viva bands cater for. Andre Rieu website is Andre Rieu
Try this email link to Andre Rieu to contact his office email or you can send a message to Andre Rieu at this link a message to Andre
Andre Rieu and JSO performances on 13th, 14th 15th November in Melbourne Australia
The performances by Andre Rieu and his JSO orchestra in Melbourne on the 13th, 14th, 15th November were a huge success, the photo depicts the stands packed to the rafters, the grounds were also packed out. Andre Rieu DVD sales have gone platinum over 80 times, way beyond a world record. There has not been much press about these huge events?
More information about these concerts are at this link Andre Rieu Melbourne concerts
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