The Thursday Lounge – Cardinia Cultural Centre

Location: Cardinia Cultural Centre, 40 Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham, VIC.

Opening this winter, Cardinia Cultural Centre (CCC) and Brewing Bliss are collaborating to bring you The Thursday Lounge. Offering seasonal nibbles, drinks and live atmospheric entertainment. It’s the time and place to get together for something a little special, locally! Free!

Thursday, 26 June – Sage Marie

Captivating audiences with her melodic tone and relatable lyrics, her style has been compared to Billie Eilish. She has self produced her own EP ‘Unstable’and is producing new music frequently, with ‘Moving On’ becoming her biggest hit this song and more are available on all streaming platforms, so be sure to give her a follow.

Sage Marie is currently studying to complete a Bachelor of Music (Performance) at Australian Institute of Music, Melbourne Campus and has recently been chosen to take part in the 2024 Cardinia Music Residency program, which aims to support emerging artists, with studio recording sessions and a series of professional development activities to futher there music careers.

Having the honor of taking part in the pilot program, Busk Stop for the City of Greater Dandenong council, she loved sharing her music and bringing live performances back to the city. Sage Marie & her ukulele were also invited to make there debut TV appearance performing her original music on In Pit Lane, a local motorsport show filmed at RMITV.

Thursday, 3 Jully – Jay Santili

Jay Santilli is a singer-songwriter from Officer South, who became obsessed with singing and playing guitar at a young age. Now 33, she is making a comeback after taking time off to raise her 4-year-old twin girls and focus on family, inspired to lead by example for them.Her music, rooted in modern country with a focus on storytelling, has captivated audiences across Melbourne and Australia. She has performed with notable country artists including Morgan Evans, Kaylee Bell, and Travis Collins. With her energetic and emotional live performances earning her rave reviews, including at the 2024 Toyota Star Maker Grand Final in Tamworth.

Thursday, 10 July – Paul Hogan

Paul Hogan has a degree in Music Theatre Performance has established himself as one of Australia’s finest entertainers.
His Robbie Williams Show has seen sold out venues of all sizes, including Entertainment Centres and the 2008 Masters Games. Just recently, Paul played the role of “The Lady of The House” in a new Australian Musical called “Quasimodo The Musical” at the Capitol Theatre in Melbourne which received raving reviews. Numerous spots on National TV have also been seen by commercial audiences everywhere. When not performing as the bad boy of pop, he headlines bands such as “The Australian Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Versus The Beach Boys Show” as well as “The Australian Robbie Williams & Michael Bublé Show “. With a versatile velvety voice that covers swing, jazz, pop and rock, Paul is your man. Just like Robbie, he is a natural born entertainer.

Thursday, 17 July – Stephanie Angelini

Thursday, 24 July – Renee & Dave

Renee Skye provides rich, soulful vocals performing songs across a range of genres and eras so there is music for everyone to enjoy. Renee is accompanied by her dad David on acoustic guitar. 

Renee Skye’s achievements include recording on the Casey ‘Star Search for a Cause’ album supporting cancer research, winning Knox Factor in 2021 and Melbourne’s first-ever advanced singing competition, ‘Youphoria’ at Bunjil Place held in November 2024.  

Renee Skye is soon to release her own music. 

More artists will be announced closer to the dates.

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