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“Musicians Bernie Hickey and Katy Addis have been working with and playing for children for a long time – and it shows.
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Because your program was story-driven, the students have retained an understanding of the content well after the performance. The content itself is broad but musical, brass-specific, and intrinsically entertaining.
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I loved everything, as did even my least musical staff. Top marks for content, presentation, passion and organisation. Thanks guys.
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"10/10 - The light hearted approach to core aspects of music appreciation were deftly presented and seemingly effortlessly performed. Fantastic!"
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The group ‘Brass Bedlam’ put on a fantastic show for year 7, and I personally, enjoyed it thoroughly! Not only did they put on a great show with all of the instruments, but with the comedy also making the show all the more interesting. Year 7 student
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Five stars. Probably the best incursion we have had at this school. Well planned with great storyline to link all elements of brass instrument playing. Thanks a million Kate and Bernie!!!
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“Loved it. loved it, loved it!!”
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“The teachers and the children thoroughly enjoyed the show, it was entertaining the whole way through. The interaction with the children was fantastic. We all learnt a lot, even me!”
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“The children loved the show. They were engaged for the whole performance.”
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10/10 - . The show provided curriculum teaching points around history, music, English and technology. The students were highly engaged in the show ….even a few weeks on they still talk about parts of the show in relation to something they are learning or thinking about
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10/10 - The students facial expressions said it all – completely delighted and engaged! I had teachers coming up to me for days after the show saying unprovoked how wonderful it was.
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Brass Bedlam is one of the best incursions we’ve had at Dawul Remote Community School and it is certainly excellent value for money.
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10/10 – Fantastic. All students were engaged and interested. Many staff members approached me after the show and said that both they and their students thought it was fantastic.
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We see a number of performances; this was exceptional in that it also provides ideas for the classroom.
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10/10 Never a flat moment in the whole show. Balanced mixture of learning and laugh out loud entertainment!
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“Your show supported our music program beautifully. It was fabulous.”
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“I loved the show and the kids’ feedback was amazing. It was wonderful value for money.”
Festivals
Brass Bedlam’s festival show “Play That Junky Music!” premiered at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival with rave reviews.
“Musicians Bernie Hickey and Katy Addis have been working with and playing for children for a long time – and it shows. ….Play That Junky Music! bridges the generation gap, bringing smiles and laughter to faces of every audience member, regardless of age. Audience participation is a focus of the show, but be warned – being a grown-up doesn’t exempt you from taking part. The talented duo turn op-shop junk into funny-sounding instruments but when they have proper brass instruments in their hands their real musical talents shine.” Herald Sun. Stars: ★★★★
PLAY THAT JUNKY MUSIC!
When two crazy customers stumble into a junk shop, they find a stash of junk than can be turned into absurd musical instruments. Before long the performers and the audience are creating bedlam and creating some “junky music” together. Audience members form a marching band and are led a merry dance. Brass instruments are discovered and the kids are taken on adventures that involve mad mariachi bands, ruthless Russian soldiers and other manic journeys.
BOOKINGS
“Play That Junky Music!” is a one hour show, suitable for kids’ entertainment at festivals. The show is available in Victoria, Australia. For more details and prices please contact Brass Bedlam.