MTA Newsletter

	vol. 6
	This edition we're taking a close look at the wonderful world of comedy. Hopefully everyone had the chance to see some of the fabulous acts on offer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Now you can bring them to your next special event! This edition we are also proud to introduce you Disco Mischief - MTA's new DJ agency. We have an amazing array of DJs on offer - check out the special feature this edition on Disco Mischief.	· MTA Website · MTA Act Directory · Pot-Pourri Website · Subscribe · Email us
	June edition features: Theme of the month - comedy Don't Forget! - Book Your End of Year Function Entertainment Now Comedy 1.01 - all the acts you have to have! Disco Mischief - Hey Mr DJ Take a Trip to the Circus - What's the latest in circus acts for your events All together now - Teambuilding ideas from MTA Expo Alert - Come see us at QLD & NT On Show Upcoming Performance - Exciting future events Competition - Enter this month's competition for your chance to win an exciting prize! What's more, this Newsletter is linked to our website. So click on the the heading of each section to go to the relevant web page and see the photos, videos and/or sound clips for that act!
	Theme of the Month - Comedy Stuck for a theme for your next event? Everyone loves to laugh! Why not treat your guests, colleagues or clients to a good belly laugh? Have a look at our Comedy 1.01 for some of the newest, hottest and funniest acts around. Enquire
	Book Your End of Year Party Entertainment Now Wow, where has the first half of the year gone?? It's June already and time to start thinking about the annual end of year party. MTA has some wonderful new productions and we pride ourselves on superior quality in all areas of entertainment. However, because we are so particular in who we recommend it also means the availabilities are not endless so DON'T MISS OUT … Book now and ensure that you get the perfect entertainers to make the night you dreamed of a reality, or you may just end up with second best or worse still, nothing at all. Browse our website, tell us what you fancy, or just tell us that you have no idea at all. MTA looks after an extensive range of roving performers, roving minstrels, cover bands, jazz bands, feature performances and that something a little bit different to make your night truly special Enquire
	Comedy 1.01 All the Acts you have to have Book a Comedian with MTA Book a Comedian with MTA MTA deals with a wide range of your favourite comedians. Got someone in mind for your next event? Need some advice as to who would best suit your guests? Give MTA a call for one of the following...or someone else entirely! Umbilical Brothers, Dave Hughes, Wil Anderson, Adam Spencer, Peter Helliar, Carl Barron, Scared Weird Little Guys, Tripod, Akmal Saleh, Corinne Grant, Bob Franklin, Dave Grant, Anh Do, Greg Fleet, Rod Quantock, Andrew Startin, Bruno Lucia, Damian Callinan, Ben Price, Big Brother/Little Brother, Dave O’Neil, Mick Meredith and more… Enquire
	Disco Mischief High Profile DJs at your disposal through MTA Want to really get your party started?! Australia's most talented DJs are now available through MTA. Perfect for events ranging from product launches to fashion shows, to corporate events and private functions, our high profile acts are great value and will definitely add 'hype' to your event. John Course, Grant Smillie, Kid Kenobi, Boogs, Mark Dynamix, Mookums....you name the talent, we'll rock your event! Enquire
	Take a Trip to the Circus This month's featured performer: Christy Shelper Christy Shelper has had a long and illustrious career for one so young. From performing at the age of seven with the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, to creating the aerial performance company Airated with sister Anna and being invited to join Cirque’s show “Quidam” where she performed her solo cloudswing act for millions of spectators. Christy is now available to perform her stunning Cloudswing act for Australian audiences. Enquire
	All Together Now! Team Building Ideas from MTA Want to motivate, inspire, enthuse or amuse your staff? Why not try a unique team building activity. Each edition will feature fabulous new team-building ideas for you to try. Of course, you can always contact us for a quote that's choc-full of ideas for something a little bit different! Swordfighting Corporate fencing experience sessions can be designed and tailored to your requirements: The experience starts by learning all necessary skills for sword fighting: focus, balance and timing, attack and defence. Then take your sword and battle it out with friends and colleagues Murder Mystery Nights Do you need something different and exciting? Murder mystery theme nights including; The Great Capital Caper for you to travel to the sleazy underworld of Chicago of the 1930s, Not Staying Alive with flared pants, platform shoes, the ABBA songs at the 70’s disco ambience, Greased, Santa Sleighing and much more! Enquire
	QLD & NT On Show 21 June at RACV Centre, Melbourne A dedicated exhibition showcasing conference & event venues, event suppliers and events & accommodation services from Queensland & Northern Territory. Don't miss out seeing some of MTA's talented roving performers around the exhibition and our special performance during the cocktail party. Come say hello to us at stand 16. You can register to attend QNT on their website at: http://www.conferenceworks.net.au
	What's on from MTA . Combo la Revelacion at the Prince Alfred Check out Combo la Revelacion! This popular Latin band have a residency at the Prince Alfred in Port Melbourne...so head on down and check them out! When: Saturday nights from 9.30pm Where Prince Alfred, 355 Bay St, Port Melbourne Winterlude Rochford Wines along with partner Music Theatre Australia is pleased to announce Winterlude – six warm, wintry evenings in the gorgeous Yarra Valley with some of Melbourne’s best performers. Winterlude will feature The Australian Bee Gees Show – Stayin’ Alive; Cool Jazz with Nichaud Fitzgibbon; ‘An Address to the Colony’ by ‘Sir Murray Rivers QC’; Wendy Stapleton presents ‘Dusty, Doris and Me’; From Opera to Broadway featuring Pot-Pourri; and The Pianist and the Diva featuring Stefan Cassomenos and Tania de Jong. Purchase a variety of tickets, from Show Only to Degustation Menu with Show, with performances on 2nd June, 9th June, 23rd June, 7th July, 21st July and 4th August. Call Rochford Wines on (03) 5962 2119 for more information and bookings.
	Competition Name two of the acts at MTA's Winterlude season Prize: A double pass to a Winterlude performance **To enter the competition, please send us an email at competition@musictheatreaustralia.com.au with your answer. The winner will be decided on June 30 and the winner will be contacted by email. Good luck!!
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