Domenico & The Latin Mafia
Domenico is one of Australia’s most experienced and versatile multicultural cabaret entertainers with the ability to perform an endless repertoire of world music including Jazz, Latin, Ballroom, Background, Rock & Pop and others that are sure to please all.
Domenico commenced his musical career in 1971 at the age of 4. He studied music on the traditional European instrument called the Piano Accordion, gaining recognition amongst his peers as a specialist of the instrument. In 1986, Domenico commenced performing with a three piece cabaret band at numerous private functions, clubs, hotels and events throughout Queensland. In 2009, Domenico formed the band ‘Domenico & The Latin Mafia’ – a sophisticated themed cabaret performing a fresh and diverse selection of swing & Latin classics from the Rat Pack era along with the traditional Italian classics.
Featuring a dynamic vocal ability and musical prowess on the Accordion that has been fused with the latest electronic MIDI technology and a diverse line-up of talented musicians, Domenico & The Latin Mafia will perform high quality entertainment for everyone at this year’s Friendship Festival.
Domenico & The Latin Mafia will perform at the Rotunda at 11am, 12.35pm and 2.15pm – bring your dance shoes!
The Curly Cousins
The Curly Cousins present family friendly, fun-filled children’s music, capturing the imagination of everyone who is young at heart!
Sunshine, Coco and Miss B delight and inspire audiences with their trademark harmonies, humour, instrumental talents and playful audience interaction.
The Curly Cousins deliver uplifting arrangements of classic songs and originals that celebrate a love of the outdoors, and explore friendships, feelings and fun through theatrical interplay.
The Curly Cousins will perform at the Rotunda at 10.25 and then again at the Kids Space at 12.30pm.
Antonio Giri Mazzella
Antonio Giri Mazzella grew up in a large migrant family surrounded by food music and traditional celebrations.
Exploring his Italian roots through mask theatre and folk music he formed Italian Cabaret bands with sister Kavisha Mazzella and then Commedia Academy together with Giovanni Margio.
Fascinated with the magic of masks they travelled to Italy and through Europe and Asia to learn from the masters. With over 40 years of stage experience behind him including the award winning mime lead in Shaun Tan’s “The Arrival”, as a Clown Doctor, a Creativity therapist with Alzheimers patients, and a Community Artist…
Whether as a Carnivale Capitano or a Nonna dressed in black, Antonio loves getting folks together to connect, laugh and live a little brighter.
Look out for Antonio in the Lantern Parade and on the day as our MC and ???.