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MG Presents was established in 1995 by Maggie Gerrand to present the best in music, comedy and theatre. Over the past twelve years the company has promoted highly successful tours throughout Australia and New Zealand by some of the world's most acclaimed performers. Highlights in music include: king of bossa nova Sergio Mendes, Mexican diva Lila Downs, award winning cabaret singer Ute Lemper, jazz great Jan Gabarek, sublime voices of The Hilliard Ensemble, French icon Jane Birkin and talking head David Byrne. Highlights in comedy include: multi-character comic Lenny Henry, can we talk Joan Rivers, musical comedy genius Bill Bailey and the wit, humour and Scottish charm of Danny Bhoy. Highlights in theatre include: the rich and authentic flamenco of Noche Flamenca from Madrid and special series of concerts Tapestry - the Songs of Carole King - women artists celebrating the genius of one of the great songwriters of our time. See the past events page for details. Prior to setting up her own company, Maggie Gerrand spent many years working with other promoters co-presenting a great variety of international performers including Kronos Quartet, Wynton Marsalis, Victoria de los Angeles, Ali Akbar Khan, Ram Narayan, Paco Pena's Flamenco Dance Company, Circus Archaos, James Galway, The Chieftains, Pam Ayres, Royal National Theatre in Tartuffe, Leo Kottke, Albert Collins, Joe Pass, John McLaughlin Trio, John Williams, Inti-Illimani, Szalai Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra, Blossom Dearie, Danny Bonaduce, Geraldine McNulty, Vince Jones, Kate Ceberano, Battlefield Band, Andean Ilapu, Ennio Marchetto... and more. |
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