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Program

Curtain Raiser

On Friday night... At the spectacular "Plaza Theatre" in Laurieton, Baz Lurhmann's training ground, David McGowan will do an introduction to how words and music have shaped the world of movies. He will the present a non-digital  (an original 35mm full technicolor print) of a ground breaking movie, from his amazing collection of original movies, that relates to the "words and music" theme. 

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Trio Novalis - Chamber music

Chamber Music, featuring Haydn, Hutchens and Dvorak featuring Violin Goetz Richter, Cello Minah Choe, and Piano Jeanell Carrigan

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Musical Theatre performance

Featuring vocalists, Narelle Yeo and Rob McDougall plus a troup from the Sydney Conservatorium Musical Theatre program

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Jazz concertwith a unique collaboration

Kevin Hunt, piano, with Nikki Crayson collaborate in a unique style with first nations Troy Russell. Not to be missed.

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String orchestra ensemble performance

Verbrugghen string orchestra led by Goetz Richter. A 15 piece ensemble performing the classics.

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Festival Close. Meet the musicians, poets and artists.

Free entry to all ticket holders in a casual farewell to the artists

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Official Opening

Speech to welcome artist and guests with VIP guests. Port Macquarie Hastings Mayor, and introduction to the poetry segment by well renowned Mark Tredinnick OAM.

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Dinner at Fat Alberts Artisan Dining

This dinner is for special guests and comes at premium. Join us and the stars. Limited seats.

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Author presentation Inga Simpson

Presentation, book signing and intriguing insights into the nature writers world. Not to be missed.

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George Palmer AM - How words meet music

Literature and music presentation about words, writing and the musical connection.

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Poetry Salon with Luke Fischer

Readings, musical interludes, and more

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