Cardinia Live at GEMCO
Description
🎵 Come for the music. 🎵
🎤 Discover the talent. 🎤
🌄 Be part of something local. 🌄
Elizabeth Sutherland on Celtic harp
Acoustic Duo BARtalk
Singer-guitarist Dan Greig
Soulful singer-songwriter Magdalia
Celtic instrumental trio The Thingamajigs
Folk singer-songwriter Marley
Join us at the wonderful GEMCO Players Community Theatre in Emerald, Victoria, for an afternoon celebrating live music, local talent and community spirit.
Cardinia Live brings together emerging and established performers from Cardinia Shire and the surrounding hills, showcasing the musical talent on our doorstep in a welcoming theatre setting.
Discover an artist you haven’t heard before, or enjoy a familiar local favourite in a new setting. Bring a friend, settle in, and experience the joy of live performance—an afternoon of music and connection to remember.
This inaugural Cardinia Live event marks the beginning of a vision to bring more live music into our local communities. We’re excited to invite you to be part of it from the start.
Saturday 21 November 2026
2–4.30 pm
GEMCO Players Community Theatre
Emerald, Victoria
Produced by Michael Prizeman and supported by Cardinia Shire Council.
Limited seating—book early to secure your seat
General admission $24 | Children aged 12 and under $12.
Prices include GST and booking fees. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Book your tickets and help local music thrive
Welcome to Gemco
We’re delighted to bring Cardinia Live to GEMCO Players Community Theatre in Emerald, Victoria.
Join us in this local theatre setting to discover new talent, enjoy familiar favourites and share an afternoon of live music with friends and neighbours.
Lineup
Elizabeth Sutherland
Elizabeth Sutherland is a performer, composer and educator based in Melbourne’s beautiful Dandenong Ranges. She composes for Celtic harp, piano and choir, drawing inspiration from nature, Celtic mythology and a wide variety of musical genres. Her debut EP, Forest Dreams, was released in 2021. Elizabeth has performed throughout Victoria and interstate, including at the inaugural Melbourne Renfair in 2026, the Mount Gambier Fantasy Medieval Fair and the Australian Celtic Festival. At Cardinia Live, Elizabeth will welcome audiences with harp music as they arrive and return for a special three-tune feature during the second half.
BARtalk
Leanne Koska and guitarist Michael Barker have performed together as BARtalk for more than 15 years. Their acoustic duo combines expressive vocals and rich guitar tones with well-known favourites spanning the decades. With experience entertaining audiences at corporate events, clubs, restaurants and private functions, BARtalk brings a varied repertoire and a warm, engaging style to Cardinia Live.
Dan Greig
Dan Greig is a solo singer and guitarist who previously fronted Melbourne wedding and events bands Baker Boys and The White Tree. His musical journey includes touring with Rapskallion, founding the popular Carpark Choir and singing as a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral. His diverse repertoire includes songs in Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish and Greek.
Magdalia
Magdalia is the musical alias of Brodie O’Halloran, a soulful singer-songwriter known for powerful vocals and evocative storytelling. Her sound has drawn comparisons to Florence & The Machine, Taylor Swift and Lorde. An autistic artist, she brings a distinctive perspective, humour and relatability to her music. Her performance history includes The Paris Cat Jazz Club and The Festival of Sails, alongside a Music Victoria Award nomination.
The Thingamajigs
The Thingamajigs are a Celtic instrumental trio featuring Kathleen O’Brien on violin, Brendan Smith on mandolin and Irish bouzouki, and Chris Gogerly on guitar. Together, they bring the distinctive sounds of Celtic music to Cardinia Live.
Marley
Marley is a folk singer-songwriter whose nature-inspired music combines acoustic guitar and storytelling. Writing songs since receiving her first guitar at 13, she has performed at events ranging from busking to the Hilltop Music Festival. At Cardinia Live, she’ll perform a mix of originals and covers.
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