Big conversations, live music, and nights worth leaving the house for
From thought-provoking conversations to live jazz, comedy, storytelling and iconic Australian music, there’s a packed lineup coming to Bondi Pavilion this June. Kick Winter off the right way with an evening out at the Pav.
For music lovers
Alex Lloyd: Echoes of Home Tour
When you think of iconic Aussie music, chances are Alex Lloyd’s Amazing comes to mind, a song that is not only ingrained in the memory of people around the country, but that famously took out the coveted top spot of Triple J’s Hottest 100 in 2001. Now, the four-time ARIA-award-winning singer-songwriter brings his latest and greatest works to the Pav.
Nothing says sultry, cosy winter night like jazz music against a backtrack of ocean waves. Our annual Jazz at the Pav program brings the best in the genre to our community hub. This year, Freyja Garbett turns motion into music (literally!), backed by saxophone legend Sandy Evans. Then, local trio Lisathe are set to blend jazz and blues to bring their warm cinematic soundscapes to the stage.
For curious minds
How much of yourself would you be willing to betray for the top job? What is the scandalous and cutthroat world of television news really like? After more than a decade climbing the ranks in the newsroom, Georgie Tunny reveals all in her exciting debut novel. Join her in conversation with fellow broadcaster, best friend and podcast co-pilot Abbey Gelmi as they launch Over to You.
Stan Grant: When words fail us
In an age of outrage, division, and endless online noise, how do we reconnect through meaningful conversation? Join acclaimed journalist and author Stan Grant at Bondi Pavilion for an exclusive talk on his powerful new book, When Words Fail Us, alongside fellow author and broadcaster Julia Baird. This thought-provoking evening will explore identity, belonging, and the urgent need to truly listen to one another again.
For theatre and big laughs
Experience a powerful fusion of flamenco, storytelling and live performance in Self Portrait, a deeply personal new work from award-winning choreographer Annalouise Paul. Blending movement, music and memories of her Sephardi heritage, Paul explores identity, ancestry and the stories carried through generations in an intimate and emotionally rich performance at Bondi Pavilion.
Part motivational seminar, part chaotic comedy spiral, The CAN Principle is a sharp and hilarious takedown of self-help culture from actor and comedian Jonny Pasvolsky. Follow self-proclaimed guru Merv as he attempts to sell audiences the impossible — literally the sun — in this wildly entertaining solo show packed with satire, absurdity and razor-sharp observations about modern “experts” and reinvention. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a life coach, this one’s for you.