Some of Australia’s best loved bands will be rocking Canberra’s Commonwealth Park this summer as the music line-up for Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas is announced.
Bringing music by day and movies by night to the capital city’s most picturesque park until March 8, the Canberra leg of the nationwide tour commences with a Valentine’s special on Friday February 14. With his intimate and candid lyrics mixed with bluesy acoustic riffs, singer-songwriter Jordan Millar is guaranteed have guests enchanted before a screening of ‘About Time’ – the latest rom-com from Richard Curtis, responsible for the likes of ‘Notting Hill’ and ‘Love Actually’.
February 16 promises to be one of the highlights of the season as Jinja Safari who are known for their energetic live shows and their dreamy folk pop will be headlining the Sundae Sessions Charity Launch. Spearheaded by effervescent frontman Marcus Azon and Pepa Knight, the five-strong band wielding African, Indian and indie inspired sounds will be taking to the stage before a screening of ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’.
The support act billing is up for grabs as Ben & Jerry’s are on the look out for brilliant bands to play alongside Jinja Safari. To get involved and find out more visit facebook.com/BenandJerryAustralia.
Throughout the remainder of the Sundae Sessions series cinema goers will be able to experience the vocal talents of Steve Smyth, Ollie Brown who will be performing tracks from his latest EP ‘Weatherboard House’ and Melody Pool who will be showcasing her potent blend of folk, pop and country.
As always, the Sundae Sessions events will feature free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for all as well as a host of fun lawn games – where the much loved Putt Putt and Pick a Pat will be joined by a new addition, Giant Cow Jenga! Bean loungers and deck chairs are available for maximum comfort as guests settle in to watch the cinema proceedings. And what’s more, all proceeds from ticket sales to the February 16 event will go towards WWF’s Fight For the Reef campaign.
If that wasn’t enough, guests will be able to enjoy the perfect ice cream accompaniment as Ben & Jerry’s will be serving up their latest new flavour ‘Scotchy Scotch Scotch’, created in honour of Ron Burgundy, the beloved TV news anchor with a penchant for all things Scotch. This creamy concoction of butterscotch ice cream with ribbons of butterscotch swirl is sure to have everyone saying, “I love Scotch. Scotchy, Scotch, Scotch! Here it goes down, down into my belly!”
Doughboy will be on hand providing tasty fare for cinemagoers and a selection of delicious drinks will be available at the bar.
The full film program for Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas is available online and includes an array of family favourites, retro classics and all the latest and greatest award-winning new releases.
Tickets are available from openaircinemas.com.au
Tone Deaf are giving readers the chance to win a double pass to the Sundae Sessions Charity Launch on Sunday 16th February headlined by Jinja Safari and featuring a screening of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Enter your details below to win!
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