Live at the Village

30/04/2026

One more sleep! Come to this concert & make an Investment in something beautiful!

https://events.humanitix.com/shaktispirit

24/04/2026

LIVE AT THE VILLAGE 2 MAY 2026
Shakti Spirit doesn't just blend cultures — it ignites them. This acclaimed Indian jazz ensemble brings their spellbinding fusion of Indian classical vocals, South Indian percussion, and searing guitar–saxophone interplay to the Blue Mountains for the very first time.

Celebrating female creativity through the pure joy of improvisation, their music draws on original works by Nadhamuni, Gayatri Bharat, and Sandy Evans, as well as the timeless poetry of mystic saints. Expect something deeply felt, wildly alive, and utterly unlike anything else.

SHAKTI SPIRIT feat. SANDY EVANS, NADHAMUNI GAYATRI BHARAT, JESS GREEN & PIRASHANNA THEVARAJAH: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE [2026 CONCERT SERIES] // Saturday, 2 May 2026 // Doors 7:30 pm; Show 8:00 pm // Location: Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall. 160 Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW. // Individual Tickets: $40/35 or Season Pass: $120

For tickets, season passes & more info: https://liveatthevillage.com.au

"The band’s intricate interplay of instruments captured the depths of human emotion, evoking images of women overcoming pain and emerging as strong, fierce individuals."
- INDIANLINK

Please note: Only 4 of the 5 musicians pictured will be appearing for this performance.

20/04/2026

🎶 The 2026 Live at The Village Concert Series has arrived 🎶
Four unforgettable nights. Four extraordinary line-ups. One intimate Blue Mountains stage.

From the hypnotic pulse of Indian jazz fusion to the flicker and crackle of silent-film séances, from the worldly brilliance of Dutch-Spanish saxophone mastery to the fiery, electrified conversations of four of Australia's finest guitarists — this is a season that refuses to sit still, leaping between cultures, eras and traditions with fearless curiosity.

/ Sat 2 May – Shakti Spirit /
Sandy Evans, Nadhamuni, Gayatri Bharat, Jess Green & Pirashanna Thevarajah ignite the stage with spellbinding Indian jazz fusion. Making their Blue Mountains debut.

/ Sat 13 June – Phillip Johnston: Puffs of Smoke /
Rare pre-1920 silent films meet live, looping saxophone — part concert, part cinematic séance. New music meets old ghosts.

/ Sat 15 August – Bernard van Rossum & Sydney's Finest /
The internationally acclaimed Dutch-Spanish saxophonist joins the cream of Sydney's jazz scene for one rare, intimate night.

/ Sat 17 October – The Fret Benders /
Guy Strazz, Ben Hauptmann, Aaron Flower & Jess Green reimagine guitar music — fiery, lyrical, unmistakably Australian.

All shows: Doors 7:30 PM | Showtime 8:00 PM

🎟️ Want the whole season? Grab a Season Pass for just $120 — four concerts for the price of three. Add it at checkout when you book any show.

Full program & tickets 👉 liveatthevillage.com.au

09/01/2026

This Sydney-based quartet brings a sophisticated jazz lens to the iconic songbook of The Beatles — exploring timeless melodies through a textural...

19/09/2025

/ Eishan Ensemble to Perform in Springwood with New Album Northern Rhapsody tomorrow night /
The internationally acclaimed Eishan Ensemble will bring its distinctive blend of Persian classical music and contemporary jazz to the Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall on Saturday, 20 September 2025, as part of the Live at the Village concert series. [Doors 7:30 pm, Show starts 8:00 pm]

Led by Iranian-born tar player and composer Hamed Sadeghi, the quartet has spent the past decade carving a unique place in Australia’s music scene. Sadeghi arrived in Sydney 12 years ago with little more than his tar, a traditional Persian string instrument, and has since become a leading voice in cross-cultural music-making.

Eishan Ensemble is marking its 10th anniversary with a national tour showcasing their new album, Northern Rhapsody. Inspired by the Australian landscape, the album explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural dialogue. The current line-up features Michael Avgenicos (alto saxophone), Max Alduca (double bass) and Adem Yilmaz (percussion).

Critics have praised the group’s evocative and immersive style. As one review noted:

“On a day when mobs demonstrated against immigration, particularly the non-white variety, Hamed Sadeghi offered the perfect riposte. Not that this was his intention: he merely works towards refining his gentle art. But for a decade he’s enriched Australian music, bringing Iran’s ancient culture to our ears via his reflective and evocative compositions, his assemblages of musicians and his own playing on the Persian tar.”

The ensemble’s sound has been described as music you “bathe in” rather than simply listen to, with melodies that float over rhythmic textures and an unusual blend of tar and saxophone producing a singular, mesmerising timbre.

Head to liveatthevillage.com.au for all the details.

19/09/2025

Tomorrow night !!!

https://events.humanitix.com/eishan

14/09/2025

EISHAN ENSEMBLE to Perform in Springwood with new album Northern Rhapsody this weekend ...

The nationally acclaimed Eishan Ensemble will bring its distinctive blend of Persian classical music and contemporary jazz to the Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall on Saturday, 20 September 2025, as part of the 2025 Live at the Village concert series.

Led by Iranian-born tar player and composer Hamed Sadeghi, the quartet has spent the past decade carving a unique place in Australia’s music scene. Sadeghi arrived in Sydney 12 years ago with little more than his tar, a traditional Persian string instrument, and has since become a leading voice in cross-cultural music-making.

Eishan Ensemble is marking its 10th anniversary with a national tour showcasing their new album, Northern Rhapsody. Inspired by the Australian landscape, the album explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural dialogue. The current line-up features Michael Avgenicos (alto saxophone), Max Alduca (double bass) and Adem Yilmaz (percussion).

Critics have praised the group’s evocative and immersive style. As one review noted:
“… But for a decade he’s enriched Australian music, bringing Iran’s ancient culture to our ears via his reflective and evocative compositions, his assemblages of musicians and his own playing on the Persian tar.”

The ensemble’s sound has been described as music you “bathe in” rather than simply listen to, with melodies that float over rhythmic textures and an unusual blend of tar and saxophone producing a singular, mesmerising timbre.

Event details:
* When: Saturday, 20 September 2025 | Doors 7:30 pm, Show 8 pm
* Where: Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall, 160 Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW
* Tickets: $35 General Admission, $28 Concession; Available at liveatthevillage.com.au
* Presented by: Live at the Village

With its mix of ancient tradition and contemporary innovation, the performance promises an evening of music that is at once meditative, dynamic and deeply resonant.

Head to liveatthevillage.com.au for tickets and more info.

08/08/2025

We're expecting a sellout show tomorrow night with the Evans/Robson Quartet, so check if you can still get a ticket on our at liveatthevillage.com.au. If you miss out on tickets before the show, there will be a limited number of tickets available at the door (first in, best dressed).

EVANS/ROBSON QUARTET: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE [2025 CONCERT SERIES] // Saturday 9 August 2025 // Doors 7:30 pm; Show 8:00 pm // Tickets: $35 or $28 Concession // Location: Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall. 160 Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW.

06/08/2025

Tickets are almost sold out for Saturday's Live at the Village with the Evans/Robson Quartet - book your tickets now at liveatthevillage.com.au before you miss out!

EVANS/ROBSON QUARTET: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE [2025 CONCERT SERIES] // Saturday 9 August 2025 // Doors 7:30 pm; Show 8:00 pm // Tickets: $35 or $28 Concession // Location: Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall. 160 Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW.

04/08/2025

Currently touted as one of Australia's most exciting jazz projects, experience an exhilarating night of contemporary jazz led by two of Australia’s most acclaimed saxophonists and composers, Sandy Evans and Andrew Robson, this Saturday Night, 9 August. Evans’ powerful tenor sound and soaring soprano melodies, combined with Robson’s effortless sense of groove and an uncanny instinct for melodic lyricism, create a beautiful and engaging musical dialogue. As The Sydney Morning Herald notes, “Evans has been among the country’s preeminent tenor and soprano players for 40 years, while Robson has been a scalding and imaginative alto player for a decade less.” Backed by a powerhouse rhythm section, Brett Hirst on bass and Hamish Stuart on drums, this Live at the Village promises not to disappoint!

EVANS/ROBSON QUARTET: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE [2025 CONCERT SERIES] // Saturday 9 August 2025 // Doors 7:30 pm; Show 8:00 pm // Tickets: $35 or $28 Concession // Location: Springwood Presbyterian Church Hall. 160 Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW.

Limited tickets are available now, but are expected to sellout prior to the performance - book your now at liveatthevillage.com.au.

02/08/2025

Zenith (Lamplight) 8/10 Some people hate pigeons, but in flight a flock can mesmerise with their abrupt turns, take-offs and landings, without ever banging wings. How clumsy we seem, by comparison. Well, not all. Saxophonists Sandy Evans and Andrew Robson, bassist Brett Hirst and drummer Hamish Stua...