THE historic Bowraville Theatre became a concert staging showcase on Saturday night as local and visiting music lovers packed in for a dynamic live music masterclass featuring indie pop band Buttercats.
But the spotlight wasn’t just on the performers, it was also on the venue’s impressive new lighting, staging and cinema system upgrades.
The performance marked the official unveiling of state-of-the-art technical improvements at the volunteer-run theatre, a major step forward for the region’s live performance capabilities.
“We want to get the word out that with these incredible upgrades and new equipment, the Nambucca Valley now has access to state-of-the-art facilities,” said Bowraville Theatre representative Dale Hawkins.
“We’re standing by to take bookings from local and touring acts alike.”
The concert, presented by Moonrise Productions, drew an enthusiastic crowd keen to see Buttercats on the final stop of their national tour.
Known for their big grooves and electric live sets, the five-piece band delivered a high-energy performance that had the audience moving from the first note to the last beat.
Warming up the crowd was genre-bending alt-pop artist Jacq Heart, whose emotionally rich vocals and cosmic storytelling set a magical tone for the evening.
Between songs, Jacq Heart encouraged the audience to support the theatre, commending its role in backing Australian music at a time when the live music industry is doing it tough.
The night closed with Jacquis, who premiered their new audiovisual DJ set, The Drake Equation.
With immersive visual projections lighting up the cinema screen and surround-sound dance beats filling the room, it was an interstellar finale to a night that was as much a celebration of sound as it was a celebration of community investment in the arts.
With its upgrades now complete, the Bowraville Theatre is primed for a new era as a regional hub for live music, performance, and cinema.
The venue’s passionate volunteer team has ensured that both artists and audiences can experience world-class production quality right in the heart of the Nambucca Valley.
By Mick BIRTLES
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