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Jon seldom provides news updates for his website. Instead he devotes his time to carving, rehearsing, mentoring musicians of all ages, and - of course - golf!
But below are some career highlights he would like to share.
REKINDLE THE CAMPFIRES: RECONCILIATION SONGBOOK
Powerful original songs telling our shared Australian history from an Aboriginal perspective.
Concert 1: Saturday 27 May 2023 5 pm - 7 pm @ Treehouse Community Wellness Centre, Elizabeth Street, Urangan
Concert 2: Sunday 04 June 2023 2 pm - 4 pm @ Brolga Theatre Foyer, Walker Street, Maryborough
Concert 3: Friday 20 October 2023 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm @ Brisbane Multicultural Centre, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
Concert 4: Saturday 06 July 2024 3.00 pm - 5.30 pm @ RSL Citizens Club Maryborough
EIDSVOLD NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS 2022 & 2023 & 2024
"It is always an honour to perform for Eidsvold: A small country town committed to pursuing reconcilitation, and a school devoted to promoting cultural understanding , skills, and leadership. The 3 hour drive to the gig is worth it as it is always so inspiring to be there."
STAY-AT-HOME CONCERTS 2021
"The world pandemic impacted heavily on the Arts. But I was still able to bring people joy - despite their isolation - by uploading a new live performance video each week."
KINGS CANYON RESORT, Luritja Road, Petermann, Northern Territory 2019
"Living in the heart of Australia and performing nightly as resident musician at the Thirsty Dingo. A memorable experience."
"MUSIC FROM MY SOUL" regional community tour August - November 2018
This project is supported by the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland (Playing Queensland Fund).
"MUSIC FROM MY SOUL" premiere at Bond Store Museum Maryborough Qld 2017
"I felt so satisfied with the audience response to my original compositions. A truly memorable night at the atmospheric Bond Store Museum. It still gives me goosebumps thinking about it."
WORLD INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE CONFERENCE August 24 2018
"Sharing culture and music with an amazing group of proactive community workers. Great food and lots of fun."
BLEACH FESTIVAL (GOLD COAST COMMONWEALTH GAMES) April 11-13 2018
"Inspiring to perform with such talented young indigenous musicians at the Sand Circle in Kurrawa Park Broadbeach, at the Main Stage on Surfers Paradise beach for 'Spirit of Churaki', and finally at CBD Street Party in Chinatown. Thank you Bleach Festival."
THE BIG BUNDY BBQ (ROYAL VISIT) April 06 2018
"His Royal Highness Prince Charles gave a wonderful speech, and Butchulla Aboriginal Custodians were presented with the Queen's Canopy Award for K'Gari (Fraser Island). Very memorable day."
HEADSPACE SHOWCASE (MELBOURNE) March 20 2018
"I love being a muso. Jump on a plane, stay somewhere exotic, drink too much coffee, play music with mates, then fly home again. My idea of a perfect day at the office!"
MARYBOROUGH CORRECTIONAL CENTRE (NAIDOC) 2017 & 2018
"Connecting to brothers inside through music. It is heart-breaking to walk away knowing you are free and they might never be . . ."
URANGAN PIER CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS March 04 2017
"I was born and bred in Hervey Bay, so I was really pleased to be invited to coordinate the entertainment program on Yawar stage as well as perform myself. This awesome community event to celebrate an icon of our region - Urangan Pier - flooded me with memories of the past and positive hopes for the future."
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE 2017
"Death By Chocolate is such a novel approach to fundraising. I am pleased to report the Brolga Theatre (and my band The Acoustic Jabiru) survived being inundated by chocolate in all its delicious variations! Over $5,000 was raised for Riding for the Disabled Maryborough District. Inspirational night."
AUSTRALIA DAY 2017
"A day of mixed emotions for all indigenous Australians. But what a wonderful time I had performing with The Acoustic Jabiru at Aquavue Cafe on Torquay Beach. Fellow musicians Caz Sendall (UK) and Chic Simpson (NZ) dropped in to enjoy the cool seabreeze and great coffee. The audience really enjoyed it when we invited them to join in singing a few numbers. Great fun. True reconciliation. Luv ya's."
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL 2016
"My first time performing at Woodford ... in the Pineapple Lounge. Then I spent the day immersing myself in the festival atmosphere with all the musical genres and art on site. Amazing!"
SEA SHEPHERD CONCERT 2016
Jon Vea Vea & The Acoustic Jabiru were privileged to be one of the opening acts for the Toni Child's concert at the Fraser Coast Discovery Centre in September. The event was held to raise awareness for the marine conservation work of Sea Shepherd. "Magic night!"
TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015
"This was my first time to Tamworth Country Music Festival. Had an awesome time. First I met up with Evelyn Bury (who kindly mentored me in my early days as a professional musician in Bundaberg.) Later I played some of my original songs at the Balladeers Homestead and then in the street at the Tex Morton Touring Museum. What a buzz! I came away inspired to get back into my home studio to do some recordings and work on some new songwriting ideas. Thanks Tamworth."
Music From My Soul
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Maryborough Heritage Markets
"I just love the atmosphere of playing outdoors and audiences really connect because I am enjoying it so much. I often compose impromptu songs about the people walking past. That always takes them by surprise and makes them laugh!"
Jon Vea Vea at Music in the Park
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