Artists performing at Pakofesta 2012
John Luke Shelley & High Speed Steel
John-Luke Shelley with his band High Speed Steel has been thrilling their audiences for over 4 years. Hailing from Geelong and in great demand, they regularly perform around Victoria, particularly in Melbourne and Geelong Regions, and at local and interstate Blues and music festivals.www.highspeedsteel.com.au
performing at 1pm on the Petrel stage
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e.motion Dance Group
Provide a dance program utlising specifically developed education and teaching methods for children and young adults with Down syndrome. Aim to increase fitness, coordination and muscle strength in participants, using music and dance as motivators, to decrease health risks.www.emotion21.org.au
performing Town Hall 12.30pm
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Carrousel Theatre – Beauty & the Beast
Beauty's family is ruined! In order to repay his debts Beauty's father, advised by his jealous sister, decides to marry off his daughter to the neighbour: Ernest Pot-au-Feu (or) Minestrone (or) Sauerkraut. Beauty desperate and angry chooses to disobey her father.
performing 1.15pm & 3pm - French Quarter Pakington Strand
Izzy Losi & Band
Singer/songwriter Isabella Losi has played piano and sung from an early age. Based in Geelong Victoria, Izzy began her journey as an artist in 2007 when she released her first EP titled Listen. Her heartfelt lyrics and svelte piano style has had a powerful effect on those who have heard her play.
performing Freeza Youth Stage Izzy at 3.15-4.15pm
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Grasshopper
The original band the Grasshopper, will perform for you at Pako Fest’s 30th Anniversary. The band consists of Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards and Drums, with 4 part vocal harmony featuring songs of their original era such as the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Creedence, the Rolling Stones and The 4 Seasons. Grasshopper was together for 10 years and performed at the very first Pako Festa in 1983.
performing Matchworks West Park Stage 5.20pm
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Hot Club Swing
Hot Club Swing performs a rarely-heard and challenging style of music that could be best described as French Gypsy Jazz. The music draws from an exotic palate of Classical, Swing and Gypsy influences, painting on a canvas that can be eloquently French, starkly rustic or darkly and romantically Gypsy.
performing in the French Quarter Pakington Strand from 5pm
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Pako Festa prides itself as being a free event; it is also “access friendly” allowing people of all abilities to share the enriching experience of multiculturalism. All you need to enjoy Pako Festa is a happy heart and an open mind.
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