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20152017 UMBRELLAUMBRELLA CATALOGUECATALOGUE MUSIC NEWMUSIC STRANDED DVD The 1970s Punk Rock movement: New DCP York had The Ramones, London had Sex Pistols, Australia had The Saints... Stranded takes a look at the role four musicians from suburban Brisbane played in the explosion of one of the all time greatest musical movements. Featuring interviews with the members of the band, including its leaders Ed Kuepper and Chris Bailey, as well as the likes of Sir Bob Geldof, former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra and Buzzcocks guitarist Steve Diggle, Stranded examines how the oppressive and conservative government of Joh Bjelke-Petersen in the 1970s helped act as a catalyst for the rise of punk rock in Australia, and how as a result The Saints went on to be one of the most influential bands in the country. FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5134 NEWMUSIC STRANDED DVD KYLIE DVD The 1970s Punk Rock movement: New DCP York had The Ramones, MINOGUE: London had Sex Pistols, Australia had The Saints... SHOWTIME Stranded takes a look at the role four With over 70 million albums sold musicians from suburban Brisbane played in worldwide, Kylie Minogue has earned the explosion of one of the all time greatest her crown as the Princess of Pop. musical movements. Featuring interviews with the members Kylie Minogue Showtime captures the of the band, including its leaders essence of her grand ascension to fame Ed Kuepper and Chris Bailey, as well from her early acting days on Australian as the likes of Sir Bob Geldof, former Soap sensation Neighbours through to Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra her hit recordings ‘Hand On Your Heart’, and Buzzcocks guitarist Steve Diggle, ‘Tears On My Pillow’ and the 6 million Stranded examines how the oppressive and plus selling dance anthem ‘Can’t Get you conservative government of Out of My Head’. Joh Bjelke-Petersen in the 1970s helped With 12 albums under her crown, a act as a catalyst for the rise of punk rock in reputation for stellar live shows and Australia, and how as a result The Saints celebrating K27 with recent recording went on to be one of the most influential bands in the country. ‘Kiss Me Once’, featuring the likes of super star collaborators Sia Furler and Pharrell Williams, Kylie Minogue Showtime features insights into Kylie’s many impressive achievements. FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5134 umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5157 MUSIC BP SUPER SHOW DVD ELLA FITZGERALD Ella Fitzgerald visited Australia back in 1960. Gracefully stepping up to the microphone for the celebrated television event The BP Super Show, hosted by musician and entertainer Horrie Dargie. Ella Fitzgerald delivered a mellifluous set of legendary songs in an intimate concert setting at The Embers in Toorak Road, South Yarra, Victoria. This rarely seen B&W television treat is considered to be one of the earliest audio-visual recordings of the ‘First Lady of Song’. Backed by the smooth sounds of the Lou Levy Quartet, Ella Fitzgerald performs 14 memorable Jazz and Blues classics FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5157 MUSIC MUSIC DVD BANDSTAND DVD BP SUPER SHOW LIVE IN AUSTRALIA ELLA PETER, PAUL FITZGERALD AND MARY Ella Fitzgerald visited Australia back in 1960. Gracefully stepping up to Hosted by the ever-charming the microphone for the celebrated Brian Henderson, Bandstand set television event The BP Super Show, the TV standard for 14 entertaining hosted by musician and entertainer years, showcasing the very best Horrie Dargie. of Australian and international Pop and Rock’N’Roll music of Ella Fitzgerald delivered a mellifluous the 60s and 70s. set of legendary songs in an intimate concert setting at The Embers in Toorak In 1967 Bandstand celebrated one Road, South Yarra, Victoria. This rarely of the world’s finest Folk music acts, seen B&W television treat is considered broadcasting a live concert of legendary to be one of the earliest audio-visual American group PETER, PAUL & MARY recordings of the ‘First Lady of Song’. playing to a capacity crowd, recorded at Backed by the smooth sounds of the the Sydney Stadium. Lou Levy Quartet, Ella Fitzgerald Capturing a triumphant trio of musicians performs 14 memorable Jazz and at the height of their career, featuring Blues classics lively chats, comedic interludes and audience participation, this Bandstand Special is a musical treat for Folk fans and music lovers alike. FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5157 umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5157 MUSIC BP SUPER SHOW DVD LOUIS ARMSTRONG One of the greatest musical talents of all time, Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong raised his trumpet and delivered a sensational concert for the BP Supershow, recorded at Australia’s Television City (GTV 9 Studios) in 1964. Backed by his talented All-Star band (including drummer extraordinaire Danny Barcelona, pianist Billy Kyle, bass player Arvell Shaw, trombonist Trummy Young and clarinetist Joe Darensbourg). Also featuring lively sponsor spots presented by Brian Henderson, this rarely seen and thoroughly entertaining B&W television treat is a must for all jazz fans. FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5157 MUSIC MUSIC BP SUPER SHOW DVD REG LINDSAY DVD LOUIS LIVE ACROSS AUSTRALIA Australian Country legend Reg Lindsay ARMSTRONG was responsible for an incredible five hundred songs during a fifty year One of the greatest musical talents career between 1951 to 2008. of all time, Louis ‘Satchmo’ The first ever Aussie to appear at Armstrong raised his trumpet and Nashville’s famous Grand Ole Opry in delivered a sensational concert 1968, his many great achievements for the BP Supershow, recorded at and memorable contributions to the Australia’s Television City country music landscape, are indubitable. (GTV 9 Studios) in 1964. This special tribute to Reg Lindsay Backed by his talented All-Star band features classic interviews and (including drummer extraordinaire performances with the entertainer recorded Danny Barcelona, pianist Billy Kyle, between 1979 and 1994 – from The Don bass player Arvell Shaw, trombonist Lane Show, The Midday Show, as well Trummy Young and clarinetist as appearances on Today with Joe Darensbourg). Steve Liebmann and The Ernie and Also featuring lively sponsor spots Denise Show - Reg Lindsay’s laconic presented by Brian Henderson, this charm shines through to illuminate rarely seen and thoroughly entertaining a truly stellar career. B&W television treat is a must for all jazz fans. FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5157 umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5157 MUSIC SMOKY DVD DAWSON LIVE ACROSS AUSTRALIA Australia’s first ‘singing cowboy’ Smoky Dawson entertained audiences for over 70 years with his trademark steel string guitar and distinct country yodel. A true pioneer of the Australian country music scene backed by a well respected radio show, his exploits and adventures astride his beloved horse Flash were legendary. This special tribute features classic interviews with the entertainer recorded between 1987 and 1992 – from The Midday Show with Ray Martin to The Today Show, exploring his body of work and great humanitarian endeavours, including a touching dedication to street kids alongside wife and number one fan Dot. FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5157 MUSIC MUSIC SMOKY DVD SUNBURY ‘73 DVD DAWSON Three days and three nights across LIVE ACROSS AUSTRALIA a glorious Australia Day weekend in 1973, the Sunbury Music festival Australia’s first ‘singing cowboy’ Smoky rocked out loud to an estimated Dawson entertained audiences for over 40,000 people. 70 years with his trademark steel string An energetic portal into the festival guitar and distinct country yodel. experience, directed by famed TV A true pioneer of the Australian country exponent Peter Faiman, SUNBURY ‘73 music scene backed by a well respected captures the essence the festival and radio show, his exploits and adventures reflects the strength of Aussie music astride his beloved horse Flash were festival culture in bringing people together legendary. for a party to remember. This special tribute features classic Hosted by Ken Sparkes, including interviews with the entertainer recorded an exclusive interview with promoter between 1987 and 1992 – from The Midday John Fowler, SUNBURY ‘73 features Show with Ray Martin to The Today Show, key performances