After a very successful debut season, The Shadow Electric Open Air Cinema, based at the Abbotsford convent, is back this summer, scouring the best of Australian and international cinema to present a season of 62 cracking films.
Screening a range of arthouse, classic retrospective and cult films, some of which have not been screened in cinemas since their initial release, The Shadow Electric 2013 season includes The Apartment, The Night of the Hunter, Volver, Samsara, Django Unchained and more!
Check out the 2013 program here: www.shadowelectric.com.au
“We are pleased that summer 2012/13 sees The Shadow Electric develop into a diverse entertainment venue. In addition to our annual film season The Shadow Electric will play host to theatre productions, comedy shows, educational lectures and a curated musical program.” - Jay Rayner, TSE Creative Director
Special events coming up at The Shadow Electric open air cinema and bar:
Sun 17th February: The Bill Cosby Cup Table Tennis Competition at The Shadow Electric Bar.
A social table tennis competition with some serious prizes! The Bill Cosby Cup is open to all table tennis enthusiasts of varying skill sets with an emphasis on fun! Entry to the competition is FREE.
Registration essential: http://bit.ly/XKRP5O Competition commences 1pm.
Sun 24th February: The Shadow Electric/Gutter Hype Summer Record Fair
The Shadow Electric and Gutterhype Records presents Summer Record Fair, celebrating Melbourne’s love of vinyl. Help us redefine music consumption in a world dominated by MP3s. Vinyl is for everyone, not just old school DJʼs and dusty fingered music aficionados.
More info here: http://shadowelectric.com.au/events/recordfair/
March 2nd: PBS presents Soul-Au-Go-Go
Featuring the best Australia has to offer in funk and soul, Soul-A-Go-Go presents an exciting band special to kick off 2013 with a bang, including Deep Street Soul, Cookin’ On 3 Burners and Florelie Escano on March 2nd playing through the afternoon. To keep the party really tickin’ along, regular Soul-A-Go Go DJs Miss Goldie and Zack Rampage promise to deliver Melbourne’s most prestigious floor stompin’, butt shakin’ party whilst spinning their electrifying mix of 45s before, after and in-between the bands!
March 17th: The Leslie Neilson Cup Table Tennis Competition at The Shadow Electric Bar
A social table tennis competition with some serious prizes! The Leslie Neilson Cup is open to all table tennis enthusiasts of varying skill sets with an emphasis on fun! Entry to the competition is FREE. Details coming soon.
Live music throughout March every Saturday afternoon. Sundays doors open early with DJ’s, food by Mr Burger and state of the art projection and sound.
SHADOW ELECTRIC OPEN AIR CINEMA
January 3 – March 30 2013
Abbotsford Convent
2013 program and tickets here: www.shadowelectric.com.au
Presented by PBS 106.7 FM
