The Beggars present with tremendous style and skill, drawing songs from our history, school days, the telly, the bush,
the radio, the road and our hearts.These songs range from folk classics and huge 1960s pop hits
to The Beggars own compositions. They are treasures and all part of our Australian Songbook.
They even have a suggestion or two for our new national anthem. The Beggars are multi instrumentalist Stuart Day,
double bassist Quinton Dunne and Australian songbird Renee Donaghey, they are consummate musicians and achieve a stunning vocal harmony blend.
Audience comments
“Great music – Wonderful harmony singing.”
“Their repertoire is amazing. The group is magnificent – so talented.”
“They sounded great and it was hilarious.”
“The sensational talent of the musicians. The amazing harmonies. A diversity of music. Thank you for a wonderful night’s entertainment.”
“What a fabulous trio, talented, amusing very entertaining. Thank you.”
The Beggars Reviews
“The best Australian vocal band since the seekers” Normie Rowe “World-class musicians” rock times [Germany] 2010 “Super Australian band: Renee Donaghey is a genius.” Bote der urschweiz Lucerne. Feb 2008. [Switzerland] “Her (Renee’s) voice leaves no doubt, perfect.” HAZ Hanover Feb 2008 [Germany] “10/10 I have always said that there’s some great music coming from down under and this is a fine example!!” Metrocountry May 2007 [UK]
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Australian Songbook is high quality music production with a flexible and simple design that’s easy to bump and set. Projected images provide backgrounds for each song and an interval can be incorporated into an extended performance if required.
The Beggars
The Beggars Back-story
In 2006 Stuart Renee and Quinton decided to form The Beggars and record their own songs. Songs from their first two albums caught the ears of European DJs and put The Beggars on the charts across the E.U. with The Banjo Song going to the number one spot. Their third Album Australian Songbook Vol 1 launched them on the Australian concert circuit. The band now has 5 albums. They have made 4 tours of Europe and become a regular feature on the Australian touring circuit.
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Beggz Mostly Music @ MalvernOctober 6, 2019 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmMalvern Uniting Church, 44 Marlborough St, Malvern SA 5061, Australia
Townsville Australian SongbookOctober 9, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmTownsville Civic Theatre, 41 Boundary St, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia
Australian SongbookOctober 31, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmcapital theatre bendigo
MackayNovember 29, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmMackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC), Alfred St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
CapellaNovember 30, 2019 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmCapella Cultural Centre, 89 Peak Downs St, Capella QLD 4723, AustraliaHi Quinton, I was hoping for a little lower, but let’s lock it in. Cheers, Les Les Alberts Venue Manager, Capella Cultural Centre 0419 708 768 culturalcentre@bigpond.com
RockhamptonDecember 2, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmPilbeam Theatre, Victoria Parade & Cambridge Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
GladstonDecember 3, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmGladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, 58 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia
CaloundraDecember 4, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmThe Event Center Caloundra
MaryboroughDecember 5, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmBrolga Theatre and Convention Centre, 5 Walker St, Maryborough QLD 4650, Australia
Shedley TheatreDecember 9, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmShedley Theatre, Playford Civic Centre, 10 Playford Blvd, Elizabeth SA 5112, Australia
Marion CCDecember 10, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmMarion Cultural Centre, 287 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park SA 5046, Australia
The Arts Centre Port NoarlungaDecember 11, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmThe Arts Centre, 22 Gawler St, Port Noarlunga SA 5167, Australia
Golden Grove Arts CentreDecember 12, 2019 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmGolden Grove Recreation Centre, The Golden Way, Golden Grove SA 5125, Australia
The Parks Community CentreDecember 13, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Prospect Town HallDecember 18, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmProspect Town Hall, 126 Prospect Rd, Prospect SA 5082, Australia
Murray Bridge Town HallDecember 19, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pmMurray Bridge Town Hall Theatre, 17 Bridge St, Murray Bridge SA 5253, Australia
