Christmas Charity Show in aid of the Homeless

Sweet Escape

A fun-loving group of outstanding vocalists and musicians.Sweet Escape has been receiving rave reviews from corporate events, weddings, parties and music festivals since its formation in 2008. Check out their Website:  

The band has recently rebranded (formerly Jimjam) and updated its line-up. They now have four lead vocalists – one with a Lady Gaga voice and the other like Tina Turner, a male vocalist with a great country/rock voice and a veteran rocker with a trained operatic voice. Each vocalist takes turns at solo with great harmony and backing vocals from the others. Add the drummer, who has played with some of the top rock, jazz and dance bands in UK, and you have a world class group that turns any event into an awesome unforgettable experience. 

The band comprises: 

Jim McGuire - Lead vocals, Electric and Acoustic guitar, Mandolin, Violin

Stephen Beckwith - Lead vocals, Classical guitar, Harmonica

Eleanor Gayle Barnabas - Lead vocals, Keyboard/Piano, Percussion

Ailish Beckwith - Lead vocals, Bass guitar

Richard Pooley - Drums, backing vocals

Bettega-Cullen Duo

Bill Cullen is a singer songwriter with a rich voice and easy guitar style which he applies to a wide range of acoustic music. Bill likes to mix up a variety of musical genres from acoustic mid-century rock, popular hits and soulful ballads, to original compositions on issues he cares about.

Ed Bettega commenced his musical career in the 70s with Perth bands before re-locating to Melbourne and then the Sunshine Coast. He made the switch from electric guitar to acoustic in the 90s and has played in all manner of settings including Big Band, Jazz Trio, Musical Pit Bands and most recently as a solo singer/songwriter. He loves creating solos and arrangements that enhance a song and writing an insightful lyric. 

Together Bill and Ed bring a wealth of musical and song-writing talent and we look forward to welcoming them once again to The Bay. You will definitely want to hear more from this talented duo!