Events

Queensland Week at Aichi Expo 2005

11 April 2005 - 17 April 2005

Queensland's ongoing presence in the Australian pavilion throughout the six months of Expo will be highlighted during Queensland Week at Expo 2005, from April 11 to 17. Queensland art and culture will be showcased to international audiences when the Smart State takes centre stage for one week at World Expo 2005 in Aichi, Japan. International visitors will be entertained and engaged by leading Queensland musicians, including Seaman Dan, Misinterprotato and stringmansassy. Alan Groves will sculpt a clay model of a dinosaur - Minmi Paravertebra - in the Australian Pavilion throughout the week.

Alan Groves

Alan Groves is fascinated by dinosaurs. This fascination has given him a worldwide reputation as a sculptor, model maker and special effects artist who specialises in designing and creating dinosaur models. Born in London, Alan is now based in Brisbane where he lives and works in the rainforest at Mt Glorious.

Having developed an interest in fantasy drawing and sculpture from an early age, Alan's career began in the film industry in the early 1980s while working for various special effects studios in London and later at Fox Studios in Sydney.

Alan will demonstrate his unique skills by sculpting a clay model of a Minmi Paravertebra -- a small armoured dinosaur that inhabited Queensland over 100 million years ago -- in the Australian Pavilion during Queensland Week at World Expo 2005. As well as entertaining international visitors, the demonstration will provide a unique insight into the amazing art of palaeo-reconstruction.

Date: 11 - 16 April 2005 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

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Misinterprotato

A modern jazz trio that strives for originality, Misinterprotato is making music waves both in Australia and around the world. Formed in 1999, Misinterprotato comprises Sean Foran on piano, James O'Brien on electric base and John Parker on drums and percussion.

Having travelled to Japan for the official launch of the Australian Pavilion in November 2004, Misinterprotato will again wow international visitors with their unique brand of melody during Queensland Week. The trio will perform music from their latest CD release In is In.

Date:
Monday, 11 April - 2:00-3:00pm
Tuesday, 12 April - 2:00-3:00pm
Wednesday, 13 April - 12:00-12:30pm
Thursday, 14 April - 12:00-12:30pm
Saturday, 16 April - 6:00-6:30pm

Link: www.misinterprotato.com

Seaman Dan, his band and four Torres Strait islander Dancers

Seaman Dan is an Australian legend. He released his first album at the age of 70 and less than five years later won one of Australia's top music accolades, an ARiA award. Born on Thursday island in the Torres Strait, his captivating sound is rich in multicultural heritage incorporating an eclectic mix of blues, hula, jazz and traditional pearling songs.

Seaman Dan will entertain audiences during Queensland Week at World Expo with songs from his three highly successful albums Follow the Sun, Steady Steady and Perfect Pearl.

Date:
Tuesday, 12 April - 6:00-6:30pm
Wednesday, 13 April - 6:00-6:30pm
Friday, 15 April - 12:00-12:30pm
Saturday, 16 April - 12:00-12:30pm

Stringman Sassy

Brisbane-based stringmansassy is one of Australia's most loved duos. Creators of a unique sound, guitarist Aaron Hopper and vocalist Kacey Patrick transport their audiences through a rich tapestry of jazz, folk and narrative. Having performed at World Expo 2000 in Hanover, stringmansassy is back by popular demand in Aichi where they will be showcasing music from their new CD Dragonfly.

Date:
Monday, 11 April - 6:00-7:00pm
Tuesday, 12 April - 12:00-12:30pm
Thursday, 14 April - 6:00-6:30pm

Link: www.stringmansassy.com