Four decades on, the Mara! Band is still ‘ahead of the pack’ in driving the creation of uniquely Australian world/jazz music and showcasing it to audiences here and abroad.
Recipients of 2 ARIA wins & 2 ARIA nominations, they have completed more than 30 international tours, 7 albums and initiated many ground-breaking projects, collaborations, and commissions.
The driving force behind this behemoth is the powerhouse duo of Mara & Llew Kiek who have steered the good ship ‘Mara!’ throughout its 40-year history and curated collaborations with their own Martenitsa Choir, Legs on the Wall, Clarion Fracture Zone and Meryl Tankard’s ADT to name but a few.
Join them on Sunday 22 September at 7pm to celebrate this milestone along with guest artists Martenitsa Choir and featuring Mara & Llew’s latest creation, The Mara! Big Band.