Denmark Arts Markets
First established in 1981 the Denmark Arts Markets have become a showcase for Denmark's craftspeople, entertainers and arts community. Held only four times a year it now attracts a great array of stalls and provides free entertainment to over 12,000 visitors each year. The over 100 stalls are an essential part of the Market Day, with handcrafted and innovative designs encouraged. There are also fresh produce, hot food, coffee, teas, ice cream and information stalls. They provide an outlet for regional craft, art and performing arts in a village atmosphere.
The Denmark Arts Markets are held on the banks of the Denmark River in Berridge Park from 10am - 4pm.
Dates are Saturday 10 December 2011, Saturday 7 January 2012, Sunday 22 January 2012 and Saturday 7 April 2012.
Entry is by gold coin donation
Markets Co-ordinator: Anna Steyl, Entertainment Co-ordinator: Andre Steyl
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Next year applications out now - Click here for stallholder information
DENMARK ARTS MARKETS - EASTER SATURDAY 7 APRIL 2012
Exciting plans are brewing for the next Arts Markets on Easter Saturday to include more children's activities and an extra range of stalls.
All stall sites booked but still looking for more food stalls - fresh produce, drinks, fruit n veg and hot foods - growers restricted to under 100klms from Denmark
Free entertainment all day
ODETTE MERCY & her SOUL ATOMICS, Hardey Ha Ha, Manaia, The Pepperjacks, Denmark Fiddlers Ensemble, Jude Iddison & Craig Sinclair, Dumbfounded and Mandala
A BIG DAY OUT for only $2 donation at the gate
Odette Mercy and her Soul Atomics
Odette Mercy - Vocals, Jimmy 'The Lips' Murphy - Trumpet, Simon 'The Cougar' Montgomery - Alto/Tenor/Barritone Saxaphone(s), Jaime 'Choppa Crucial' Searle - Guitar, Zen 'The Sith' Fusion - Drums, Jon 'Nandez' Fernandes - Bass
Ladies and Gentleman!
Prepare yourselves for the EXPLOSIVE, DYNAMITE sound of Perth's freshest Old Skool soul/funk act… live, original and direct from Australia's West Coast. ...and with all the down-home sweet S.O.U.L. of yo' mommas fresh homemade strawberry jam smeared over raw chunks of bad-ass funk!
WE present to YOU...
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The SUPER SOUL SOUNDS of... ODETTE MERCY & HER SOUL ATOMICS!
Local Perth soul/funk springing from the heavy soul sounds of the sixties, Odette Mercy and her Soul Atomics are the real deal! Take Motown, Verve and Stax, shake 'em up and add a little grit... and then a little more grit... Odette is a unique soul sister who brings the heavyweights of soul together.
Hardy HaHa
Clown HardyHaHa is always looking to connect and play with his audience in a rolling thread of clown logic punctuated with physical feats. Unbound by age, culture or language using sound and gesture to communicate.
Clown HardyHaHa will bring his infamous "Suitcase Show" to the Denmark Markets which he has performed all over Australia at arts and street festivals. Who knows what's inside his suitcase, the only way to know is to come and find out, be prepared to laugh, be amazed and shake your head at this number 1 stupidio.
Sea-Faerie Lexie has flown all the way from the coolest, bluest oceans where the mer people play, to bring you some of her magic. She loves sharing magical tales with people big and small, and making sure everyone gets a bit of sparkle in their day. If you see her walk past, make sure you stop for a faerie wish and a touch of glittery cheek dust.
The Pepperjacks
PEPPERJACKS play up-beat, folksy blues on acoustic instruments incorporating close harmony singing.
CRAIG SINCLAIR, Dobro
LARA NORMAN Fiddle
BOB LIPINSKI Harmonica
ROD VERVEST Acoustic Guitar
Manaia
Manaia is a 5 piece reggae, funk & groove band who reside in Albany. The current line-up was formed in January, however founding members Henry Faulkner and Tree Hartzell have been performing together since 2008. The band covers songs from Fat Freddys Drop, Salmonella Dub, Kora, UB40, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix and Ben Harper to name a few while also peppering the set with original compositions.
Manaias trademark sound is a combination of using various guitar effects in unison with a rock solid Rhythm section complimented by Henry Faulkners soulful vocalapproach.
Jude Iddison and Craig Sinclair
Jude Iddison and Craig Sinclair are a violin, guitar and vocal duet whose carefully crafted instrumental lines and vocal harmonies are tastier than your average cheddar. Their fiery rhythms, surprising arrangements and smooth melodies are as refreshing as a good glass of bubbly. Craig and Jude were recently honoured to support Eric Bibb at Wignall’s Winery for PIAF, have recorded their first CD and are looking forward to their upcoming appearance at Fairbridge Festival.
The Denmark Fiddlers
The Denmark Fiddlers is a group of young violin players whose lively repertoire and enthusiasm sees them regularly performing at community events. Supported by teachers Jude Iddison and Marie Limondin and their backing band of guitar, double bass and cello The Denmark Fiddlers sound delightfully (and surprisingly) good.
