Friday 11th July

3:00pm
Peppers Blue on Blue Resort,
Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar
123 Sooning Street, Magnetic Island
(directly across from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal)

Experience a relaxing afternoon on Queensland's tropical Magnetic Island with vibrant and energetic sounds from Australia's most astounding contemporary flamenco group, Arrebato Ensemble.

Set in tropical landscaped surrounds with beautiful marina and mountain views, the new Peppers Blue on Blue Resort provides a perfect venue for this event. The afternoon will be enhanced by an exciting contemporary menu and a fine wine selection at the Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar.

Led by Greg Alfonzetti, Arrebato Ensemble are a diverse group of talented musicians who have worked together to develop original music with contemporary flamenco as the compositional and rhythmic driving force. This collaboration has created a passionately moving style of music with an intensely international flavour and appeal to many audiences from the flamenco aficionado to jazz and world music fans.

Their debut CD, Arrebato, has received significant critical acclaim. Giving it a 4½ star rating,

John Shand wrote in the Sydney Morning Herald

"...moves from pure flamenco in favour of a more contemporary style, the spirit, a dramatic, sexually charged and haughty sadness remains intact..."

Arrebato Ensemble comprises of Greg Alfonzetti (flamenco guitar), Damian de Boos-Smith (cello, guitars and mandolin), Dave Ellis (double bass), Lloyd G (percussion) and Andrew Poniris (saxophones and harmonica) brings to life a vibrant mix of instruments, backgrounds and cultures.

Transport from Townsville to Magnetic Island will be serviced by Sunferries. Tickets can be purchased at the Sunferries Terminal on departure, on the festival booking form or by phoning the TicketShop 07 4727 9797.

The ferry timetable can be downloaded from www.sunferries.com.au/timetable.asp.

We suggest departing on the 2.15pm ferry.

Peppers Blue on Blue Resort offers guests attending the 2008 Australian Festival of Chamber Music from 4th to 12th July the following special packages.

• Bed and Breakfast packages in Marina View rooms and apartments from $239 per couple per night*
• Dinner, Bed and Breakfast packages in Marina View rooms and apartments from $359 per couple per night*

To make a reservation or inquire about packages please contact Peppers Blue on Blue Resort

Phone 07 4758 2400
Email blueonblue.res@peppers.com.au

*Conditions apply