flight

FLIGHT jazz groove meets world beat
Soulful melodies, deep grooves, diverse originals and jazz/funk interpretations of covers from many styles. From subtle dinner music to compelling dance grooves, these are sounds to engage your mind, stir your body and soothe your soul.
Flight has played:
the 2010 Australasian Real Estate Conference
the 2009 Audi National Yachting Regatta
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Fashion Week 2007 at the Strand Arcade
the opening of the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Manly Arts Festival (2007 opened by George Miller, 2008 by Rachel Ward)
the 2008 Cure for Life Foundation Ball (with Marcia Hines and Mental as Anything)
the Manly Jazz Festival 2003-2009
the Basement
the Wine Banq
Café Sydney
the Park Hyatt and Radisson Kestrel Hotels
corporate events for Warner’s Music, Qantas, Mallesons Stephen Jacque, Cutler and Hughes, the Manly Chamber of Commerce, KPMG and Toyota
numerous weddings and private functions
long-standing residencies at:
the Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Avalon RSL
Out of Africa Restaurant
The Manly Pier Restaurant
Trio Restaurant, Bondi
The Artichoke Arts Café
The Beach Road Restaurant, Palm Beach
TESTIMONIALS
“I can thoroughly recommend the band as an accomplished and stylish act”
Art exhibition opened by the Hon Kim Beazley MP, Michael Commorford Gallery, Sydney
"You did a great job each day and really added to the whole ambience of the event [ie the 2010 Australasian Real Estate Conference] - and we would love to have you again next year"
Leanne Howard, General Manager, Total Real Estate Training
“The talent of the band members on such a wide variety of instruments was astounding… Feedback from the audience has been great… We would highly recommend the band to set the stage for any similar high level event. Flight were a pleasure to work with and we look forward to working together again in the future.”
Nicole Dunn, General Manager, 2008 Cure for Life Foundation Ball (With Marcia Hines and Mental as Anything)
"The Awards night went very well and your music contributed a lot to its success. Thank you for a great performance. The band was very well received, particularly by the people who know good music."
Barbara Sullivan, CEO, A-Z Worldwide - World Air Cargo Awards, Shanghai 2008
“We recently had Flight perform at the launch of the Manly Arts Festival and the band delivered an amazing performance of diverse music, rhythm and style- it got the crowd dancing all night! Everyone loved the music, talents of the band members and the range of instruments they played. We would definitely have them perform again.”
Sarah Johnson, Festival Coordinator, Manly Arts Festival opening 2006, 2007 and 2008
“ … from setting the mood in the park before the ceremony to the funky finish at the reception, you were just fantastic”
Darren and Simone Butler, wedding April 2005
“Having used Flight for a number of my events, I found them to be easy to work with and extremely talented musicians. The energy they bring to the atmosphere is very positive.”
Maria Panson, The Strand - An Evening With The Designers 2007
“… Flight built up a healthy following of regular supporters”
Out of Africa Restaurant resident band 2004
“The band were fabulous! Everyone loved them & they made the day. Such nice guys & beautiful music.”
Emma Williams, Qantas Xmas party 2006
“It was a great night, largely thanks to your virtuosity and flexibility... your music really helped to put everyone at ease, setting the tone for an upbeat, carefree evening.”
Alicia Boyd Compeer Program Coordinator, St Vincent de Paul Society