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Minya by Moonlight Concerts

Minya Vineyard and Winery are proud to present the 2009 Minya by Moonlight concerts series, situated in the vineyard's tranquil outdoor amphitheatre overlooking a beautiful billabong and island.

The Minya concert series, offers a diverse range of entertainment. Opera, Jazz, Comedy, folk, blues and other shows between January and April yearly. The Amphitheatre seats up to 200 guests and is only 15 minutesaway from Geelong.

Pre concert dinner or picnic hampers are available however reservations are essential. Picnic hampers are prepared for you on your arrival to the vineyard and includes a selection of foods including antipasto, cheese, smoked salmon fruits and bread rolls.

A selection of beer and Minya wines are available at every concert.
The way to keep business running and presenting great music and entertainment is by selling wine. You will have the opportunity to purchase Minya wines for your enjoyment at home.

Ticket prices are $32 per guest, making great Birthday or Christmas gifts. Price includes a free glass of Minya wine.

Visitors only need to bring a cushion or rug, no chairs. Please contact us for more information regarding concert dinner or picnic hampers, vouchers and tickets

For Internet Bookings click on GPAC logo or Phone 5225 1200

Angie Browning & Band 7.30pm January 3

Angie’s beautiful and captivating voice has an immediate impact on audiences, as does her sensitive interpretation of every song that she sings.

Accompanied with the unique finger style acoustic guitar of Geoff McArthur, Dave Rogerson on pedal steel and acoustic guitar and Kev Zibell on upright bass, their arrangements have taken on a new life with unique and compelling interplay between the instruments and voices

The Wishing Well 7.30pm January 10

Performing together for just over twelve months, they are relative newcomers to the scene, The Wishing Well however come with an impressive musical maturity and remarkable background. Lead singer Jai Larkan has previously supported artists such as Bob Geldof, Andy White, Liam O’Maonlai and Tim Finn.

Clearly The Wishing Well have defined their craft in a remarkably short timeframe together. In the melodic tradition of Ryan Adams, David Gray, Dave Matthews Band and The Waterboys. The Wishing Well were recently voted Music Oz Awards finalists (2007).

The Wishing Well comprise of :
Jai Larkan - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Larissa Weller - Violin and Vocals
Rivkah Larkan - Violin
Francesca Mountford - Cello
Joe Davis - Bass and Vocals
Mikey Minten - Drums
Michael Stephens - Electric Guitar and Vocals

Original Snakeskins 7.30pm January 24

The Original Snakeskins are a five piece Melbourne band that combine elements of country, folk and bluegrass. They blend soulful vocals with toe-tapping rhythms, traditional acoustic instrumentation, and soaring three part harmonies.

Formed in 2000, the band have recorded three albums.
Their most recent - “We Got Trouble” - was a finalist in the
2007 Victorian and National Country Music Awards.
Their songs have been played across Australia on ABC radio and internet bluegrass station bluegrasscountry.org, as well
as Melbourne public radio 3RRR and 3PBS.

The Original Snakeskins have travelled extensively around Victoria, playing in festivals at Harrietville, Mount Beauty, Whittlesea, Wandong, Boolarra and St Arnaud, as well as performing regularly to their urban fans in Melbourne pubs
and clubs.

The Original Snakeskins will bring a touch of earthy warmth
to Minya, in the rich roots tradition.

Cabaret Latte 7.30pm February 7

Who said opera can’t be fun! Cabaret Latte presents some of your all – time favourite arias and ensembles from the world’s greatest operas. Glorious music from Die Fledermaus, Lakmé, The Mikado and more! But expect a few surprises along the way in this somewhat cheeky look at 300 years of Grand Opera.

Then take a front row seat at the most popular stage shows of the 20th century. Pure old-fashioned entertainment, with songs from Miss Saigon, Sweet Charity, Showboat and A Chorus Line. Sensational show-stoppers from Broadway’s best: Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bernstein and Sondheim, Lloyd and Webber. The hills are alive!

Since bursting on the scene in 1997, this dynamic outfit has performed to sell out audiences at Melbourne’s premier cabaret venue, Chapel Off Chapel. With Warwick Sharpin on piano, the talented vocal trio of Renée Cash, Sally Vertigan and Ian Sequeira brings a wealth of stage experience and a fresh attitude to events entertainment. Blending Opera and Broadway with Classic Pop and a splash of comedy, Cabaret Latte serves up stylish entertainment that keeps their audiences calling them back for more

Deborah Conway 7.30pm February 21

Deborah Conway enjoys a career that encompasses recording, performing and writing songs and has done so ever since her first band Do Re Mi topped the charts in 1985 with the single Man Overboard and album Domestic Harmony.

The last few years have seen an increasing depth
and variety of collaborative work; from writing with classical composer George Dreyfus, to recording with Brisbane band George; from appearing with Paul Grabowsky and the Australian Art Orchestra to reinterpreting Paul Kelly for the Women At The Well compilation.

Leanne Crawford 7.30pm March 7

Leanne’s sophisticated stage presence is inspired by the glamour and elegance of the 1940’s. Stylish, sassy and colourful, Leanne’s art of appeal will ensure a night of quintessential delight
.
Her popularity on Melbourne’s jazz scene has soared to new heights with the support of some of Australia’s most renowned musicians on guitar, drums and double bass.

Described by Elliot Goblet as “one of Australia’s best kept secrets,” audiences around Australia are continually drawn to Leanne’s inspirational shows.

The End of Vintage Show
String Fever 7pm Saturday April 25.

Laugh and gasp with the WORLD’S ONLY comedy, vocal, electric cello, violin, piano, typewriter and whip cabaret duo, String Fever.

Wife and husband team Jacqui and Brenton Edgecombe combine years of professional orchestral playing with eleven years as
full-time entertainers to present an act that is high energy, highly polished – and most importantly – a lot of fun.

Dinner and show $50. Three course buffet & free glass of Minya wine. Tickets GPAC 5225 1200