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The Australian Burlesque Festival 2019

9/4/2019

The Australian Burlesque Festival – Tropical Tease!
Celebrating 10 successful years
Presented by Dolores Daiquiri (burlesque icon)

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4TH

A night of glamorous classic tease and modern neo-burlesque that will dazzle, delight and stimulate the senses! ‘Tropical Tease’ will consist of some of the best and most entertaining international and local burlesque performers.

Join us in celebrating traditional Bump n’ Grind, vintage-flavoured tease, sizzling cabaret and variety entertainment! Be delighted, tantalised and pleasantly entertained as you experience jaw-dropping glamour and high quality shows from leading stars of the stage.
Celebrating ten successful years.

The biggest celebration of burlesque in the Southern Hemisphere. If you are going to one burlesque event this year make it this one!!

Starring local and some very special international stars of the stage!!

For more information on performers, shows, workshops and more head to the website: www.australianburlesquefest.com

Whats On April

2/4/2019

Lost Palms will hold hands with Archie Rose Distilling Co to present tastings of both their classics in the inaugural event on April 18th.

Masterclasses will be held by us both:
Lost Palms at 7.00pm
Archie Rose Distilling Co at 8.00pm

Tickets are $10+ booking fee and include your first tasting of Lost Palms &
Archie Rose Distilling Co

Lucky door prizes and raffle on the night.
Each drink purchase over the bar will get you entry.

Only selling 200 tickets.

Cheers to supporting the local craft industry.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 27TH

Why not make it a long long weekend, keep the Easter festivities going with Drag Queen Bingo hosted by Natasha St. James & ShuShu Funtanna!

With new attitudes and outfits we have 2019 glittered and ready to go

Doors are open at 6:15 Marketta bar and food opens at 5pm so you can get your table then grab some food and kick back and relax.

Seating is first come, first served.
Tickets include 5 games of Bingo!

Heaps of great prizes and give aways.

Photography by Key Witness Media

All proceeds from the event will go to Rural Aid, to help Australian Farmers in need (https://www.ruralaid.org.au/)!

WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL
Rummage + Open Mic

Recap of Gins and Tins #3 with Stone and Wood & Brookies Gin

27/3/2019

Another killer night done and dusted at Marketta. Watch the recap video of Gins and Tins here and get ready for the next one, happening April 18th. This time we have teamed up with Archie Rose Distilling (Sydney) and Lost Palms Brewing. HUGE

Food will also be provided by the always amazing Good Food Catering Co

You know what to do... click the button below to secure your spot now!

Whats On This March...

12/3/2019

Can you believe its March already?
And so comes to end, Summer

MARCH 15TH
The Paper Kites
'Where You Live' Tour

THURSDAY
MARCH 21st
Gins & Tins
18 + Event

We have something special brewing .....

The Gin Parlourat Miami Marketta is opening their doors for a series of events all in the name of the love of beer and gin.

Stone & Wood Brewing will hold hands with Brookies Gin to present tastings of both their classics in the inaugural event on Thursday 21st March.

Masterclasses will be held by us both:

Stone & Wood Brewing at 7.00pm
Brookies Gin at 8.00pm

Tickets are $10 + booking fee and include your first tasting of Stone & Wood Brewing and Brookies Gin.

Lucky door prizes and raffle on the night.

Each drink purchase over the bar will get you entry.

SUNDAY
MARCH 24th
'A Chefs Lunch'

The Menu - $55.00+ booking fee

Washed rind cheese, honeycomb, Sicilian olives, truffle butter, sour dough

Chilli squid, rice noodle salad, peanut

Asian bbq lamb slider, wasabi slaw

Eye fillet beef, honey sesame roasted vegetables, coriander ginger dressing

Citrus panna cotta, summer fruit, pistachio fairy floss

How does it work......

Book your table here (please select amount of guests at your table)
https://www.miamimarketta.com/book-a-table.html

MARCH 27th
'DRAG QUEEN BINGO'

Drag Queen Bingo hosted by Natasha St. James & ShuShu Funtanna!

Doors are open at 6:15 Marketta bar and food opens at 5pm so you can get your table then grab some food and kick back and relax.

Seating is first come, first served.
Tickets include 5 games of Bingo!

Heaps of great prizes and give aways.

MARCH
28 - 31
Club Briefs
18 + Event

Club Briefs the internationally acclaimed cult variety show and debaucherous disco party, comes to Miami Marketta for 4 nights ONLY.

28 – 31 March.

Expect a pumping soundtrack with your favourite dance floor smashes and ridiculous performances from the Briefs boys who will be joined by a cavalcade of world-class, hand-selected guest cabaret and circus artists.

Surrender to the fabulousness that is Club Briefs!

General Admission $35
VIP Front row. glass of champagne on arrival $49

★★★★★
"There is indeed something radical-feeling about so many different kinds of beauty in one show" Spy in the Stall London

Not only do we have awesome ticketed events this month, we have an epic assortment of Live Music every Friday and Saturday for Marketta Street Food

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Club Briefs - A night to remember!

26/2/2019

Club Briefs presented by Briefs Factory and Miami Marketta

Club Briefs the internationally acclaimed cult variety show and debaucherous disco party, comes to Miami Marketta for 4 nights ONLY. 28 – 31 March.

Expect a pumping soundtrack with your favourite dance floor smashes and ridiculous performances from the Briefs boys who will be joined by a cavalcade of world-class, hand-selected guest cabaret and circus artists.

General Admission $35
VIP Front row. glass of champagne on arrival $49

★★★★★
"There is indeed something radical-feeling about so many different kinds of beauty in one show" Spy in the Stall London

Club Briefs @ Dali Land from Megatix on Vimeo.

Carrying on from our Long Lunch series " A chefs lunch" is born!

11/2/2019

Carrying on from our Long Lunch series " A chefs lunch" is a new concept lunch curated by a feature chef.

Our resident lead chef Lawrence Jones will host the series of lunches in the laneway of Miami Marketta. “A chefs lunch is an opportunity for career chefs to showcase some of their favourite dishes. Each new season brings a new collaboration between our resident chef Lawrence from The Good Food Catering Co. and another industry professional. Often some of the best meals come with a long history. “

Lawrence began in hospitality from a young age, starting his career at his family's café. This passion developed into him working in some of the most popular restaurants in Sydney and on the Gold Coast, which is where his talent for food became evident.

Working as a head chef from the age of 24 with 17 years in commercial kitchens, in 2013 it was obvious to Lawrence it was time to start his own business. This would give him creative freedom to showcase his culinary skills as well as the ability to provide and focus on his young family. Four years and many happy customers later, Lawrence and his team are passionate and strive to create the best food experiences for people.

Ball Park Music Tickets Now ONSALE!

11/2/2019

Ball Park Music have announced their GOOD GOOD MOOD TOUR, taking their latest album GOOD MOOD and favourite hits to regional towns and cities all around Australia. Joining them on the road will be indie singer-songwriters Tia Gostelow and Butternut Sweetheart.

2018 was a tremendous year for Ball Park Music. Their fifth record GOOD MOOD debuted at #6 on the ARIA chart and received ARIA Award nominations for Best Cover Art, Best Producer and Best Engineer. triple j listeners voted it their #1 album of 2018 in triple j’s Album Poll. The euphoric single ‘Exactly How You Are’ landed at #18 on triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2017 and ’The Perfect Life Does Not Exist’ came in at #39 on Hottest 100 of 2018. Their national tour with San Cisco saw them play the biggest venues of their career, taking on hometown venue the Riverstage, Big Top in Sydney, Fremantle Arts Centre and selling out Festival Hall in Melbourne. Regional fans, don’t miss this unforgettable live show when it comes to town.

Ball Park Music
Sunday 9th of June
Studio 56, Miami Marketta

Your Invited to Gins & Tins #2

7/2/2019

Meet Kurt Melross, the curator and creator behind the Gins & Tins event. Gearing up for its 2nd instalment, featuring Granddad Jack's Distillery and Black Hops Beer.

What inspired you to start the Gins & Tins event?

To give the community the opportunity to experience both Gins & Tins at a reasonable price, collaborate with brands and create awareness on the quality of craft products. I wanted to give some of these brewery's and distilleries a platform to educated people on their products and show the hard work that goes into it. Im also trying to keep it Australian and support Australian manufactures.

Whats your favourite thing about gin?

My favourite thing about gin is probably that we can use natures garden to create such a beautiful product, especially with the Australian products, using native botanics and drawing those flavours out and bringing them to life is pretty incredible!

Whats your favourite thing about beer?

My favourite thing about beer would have to be the process of mixing all the ingredients together and getting the perfect balanced product, whilst still having so many flavours in it.

Any ideas on who you want to get involved next?

I would love to get Stone and Wood and Brookies Gin on board because they’re both Byron based and I love product.

Gins & Tins
Thursday February 21st
The Gin Parlour, Miami Marketta
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Whats On This February

30/1/2019

As we're already in a panic that January is nearing an end, find comfort in knowing that we have an incredible February planned for you.

FEBRUARY 1ST
TIA GOSTELOW

With the success of her recent album launch parties - Tia Gostelowwill set off on a mammoth tour, headlining a number of shows with support from the brimming talent, MANE & Peach Fur

FEBRUARY 17TH
BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL

A day where all the families can celebrate our culture together with music, dance, art, food, drinks, games and much more.

FEBRUARY 21St
GINS & TINS
The Gin Parlour at Miami Marketta is opening their doors for a series of events all in the name of the love of beer and gin.

Black Hops Brewing will hold hands with Granddad Jacks Craft Distillery

FEBRUARY 22nd
THEE OH SEES

You heard right. The incredibly influential and prolific Californian garage rock band the OH SEES will return to Australia for their first tour since 2016

FEBRUARY 27th
DRAG QUEEN BINGO

Drag Queen Bingo hosted by Natasha St. James & ShuShu Funtanna!

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February 27th

Rock Lord of Lords J Mascis Returns Solo This March

25/1/2019

J Mascis live, what more do you need to know?

The frontman for Dinosaur Jr has just released Elastic Days, his fourth solo studio album and third for legendary indie label Subpop. Its his first solo release since Tied To A Star in 2014.

“[Elastic Days is] an indie rock fundamentalists tour of how it’s done. “It” being defined as writing the best folksy, electric and acoustic guitar tinged songs this side of rock music.” – Alternative Nation

Mascis played all the instruments on the album which also features guest appearances from Pall Jenkins (Black Heart Procession) and Mark Mulcahy (Miracle Legion) and Zoe Randell of Aussies Luluc.

The video for the albums title track, the title track, features the tragic comedy of cabaret comedian Dina Martina. Says J of the video “I’ve been a big Dina Martina fan for a long time. I’ve seen her perform many times over the years. I’m glad that I got her to do this video before she becomes an untouchable superstar. I am amazed at how the video came out, I’m so psyched.”

On tour Mascis plays an acoustic guitar plugged into an amp with his usual main boggling array of pedals and effects. Its still loud.

“… big alternative hits like a stripped back ‘Get Me’ proved favourites, with Mascis’ liberal use of effect pedals and looping providing a deceptive full-band sound at times.” – Scenestar Sydney review.