That’s HOT!
We are pleased to announce that Jambezi will be performing at the Santos Food & Fire Fest 2011! Jambezi are a grooving marimba band haling from the Sunshine Coast – inspired by the deliciously uncontainable grooves of Africa, a touch of Gypsy spirit and a dab of downtown disco, this marimba sound machine has an upbeat unique style.
As well as performing during the afternoon on the main stage at the festival, Jambezi will also be hosting workshops in the Kidzone at 5pm and again at 6.20pm so you can stop by and have a go for yourself!
Event Program
The Santos Food & Fire Fest 2011 has a diverse program of entertainment and activities – something for everyone!
Fire entertainers - Face Painting – Music - International entertainment - Kids activities - And more to be announced...
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MARKETS
3.00pm – 9.00pm |
An eclectic mix of international food, gourmet products and arts & crafts stalls. |
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THE FEST IGNITES
3.15pm – 3.30pm |
Welcome and launch of the festivities. |
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ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP 3.30pm – 8.30pm |
A showcase of local and nationally acclaimed performers and artists are sure to keep you entertained, including renowned Aussie blues artist Asa Broomhall, Multicultural Dancers, Roving Performers, Body Artists, Circus Workshops, UV Wonderland and much more. |
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THE BEST OF BEEF 4.00pm – 5.30pm 
Beef proudly donated |
David Pugh, chef/owner of Restaurant Two and the Queensland Chef will conduct a cooking demonstration showcasing local beef. David will use prime cuts as well as some lesser known cuts to create a range of dishes that will have you rushing to the kitchen to try them out for yourself. Local identity and well known chef, Rick Gomez will be joining David on stage, showcasing his extensive culinary skills and experience. Whether it is a recipe from the Mediterranean or Asia, David and Rick will show the versatility of beef to fit into any cuisine. Assisting them will be food consultant Alison Alexander who was this year named the inaugural Queensland Food Fellow. |
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BIG RIG NIGHT SHOW 7.30pm – 8.10pm |
An entertaining outdoor light and sound presentation of local early 20th Century oil and gas exploration. |
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FIRE FINALE
8.30pm – 9.00pm |
This fire spectacular is a blend of synchronised fire spinning, high energy music and contemporary circus arts. |
A Generous Helping - Roma Launch and Book Signing
After the recent devastating Queensland floods, Alison Alexander (resident foodie and cook at Madonna King’s ABC Brisbane radio show) started receiving numerous phone calls from listeners who had lost all their possessions, including their recipe books which had been passed down from generation to generation.
A Generous Helping – Treasured Recipes from the People of Queensland is the end result of a campaign that was generated from those initial phone calls.
The collection of 150 recipes attempts to regain what was lost in the floods, offering a treasure chest of dishes as diverse and interesting as Queenslanders themselves, and demonstrates once more their resilience and creativity in the face of disaster. All royalties from this book will go to the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal.
Alison Alexander will be signing copies of ‘A Generous Helping’ at Books ‘n’ Beans 46 Wyndham Street, Roma on Friday 9 September between 2.00pm and 4.00pm