Geelong soul-group

Sweethearts

celebrate 30 years with

Sweetfest Music Festival

joined by world’s most recorded drummer Bernard Purdie

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Sweetfest

Sweethearts are celebrating their celebrating 30 years of operation with Sweetfest, a festival dedicated to all things soul in the heart of Geelong.

Sweetfest will be held throughout Little Malop Street precinct, utilising outdoor stage spaces and local venues Pistol Pete’s, the Workers Club & Beav’s Bar, boasting a long list of local talents including Kylie Auldist (band), Vince Peach, Sarah Carroll, Imogen Brough and of course, Sweethearts (plus many more!).

Sweetfest will be held on Sunday 2nd December and all performances are completely free and accessible to the public.

Sweetfest – Facebook Event

Mayor Bruce Harwood supports Sweetfest saying “Congratulations to the Sweethearts soul group on 30 successful years! The incredible talent on show year on year is a testament to the calibre of young female musicians in our region. If you haven’t had the pleasure of hearing the Sweethearts perform, do yourself a favour, make sure you get along to Sweetfest”

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Bernard Purdie – In Conversation & Drum Clinic

In honour of the Sweethearts 30th anniversary, the legendary Bernard Purdie will be coming to Australia for the first time in over 20 years to specifically work with the Sweethearts. Bernard Purdie is one of the most acclaimed drummers in modern history and holds the title of the world’s most recorded drummer. As well as working with musical juggernauts Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Miles Davis, Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, BB King, Purdie has his own groove, the legendary Purdie Shuffle, attached to his name.

Bernard Purdie will perform only twice while in Australia with the Sweethearts, at Sweetfest and their anticipated set at Queenscliff Music Festival. An additional In Conversation & Drum Clinic with Bernard Purdie will give audiences an incredible opportunity to get to hear stories about recording with some of soul’s icons including Miles Davis, Aretha Franklyn, and James Brown

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Bernard Purdie

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Event details

Bernard Purdie In Conversation & Drum Clinic
Friday 30th November
Western Heights College
Performing Arts Centre
Tickets $70/$50 –Event Information & Tickets

Sweetfest featuring Bernard Purdie
Sunday 2nd December
Geelong CBD @ Workers Club, Pistol Pete’s & Beav’s Bar
Free  – Event Information & Tickets

See Sweethearts with Bernard Purdie
23rd- 25th November
Queenscliff Music Festival
SOLD OUT

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