This event has been created to celebrate the life and work of the late Jackie Orszaczky (pictured), this special event will take place at The Basement, Sydney on 10 May. The event is supported by APRA AMCOS and the Live Music Office.

The guest lecturer will be Lucky Oceans - performer, composer, ABC broadcaster (The Daily Planet), pedal steel virtuoso, two-time Grammy award winner and founding member of legendary US band, Asleep at the Wheel. 

The lecture by Lucky Oceans will be followed by a performance of Orszaczky-penned songs by members of his bands. 

Performers: Tina Harrod, Darren Percival, Dave Symes, Hamish Stuart, James Greening, Clayton Doley, Stu Hunter, Anthony Kable, Arne Hanna, Scott Leishman, Matthew Ottignon.

On the night the winner of the Jackie Orszaczky Composition Competition will be announced.

http://livemusicoffice.com.au/jackie-orszaczky-music-lecture-and-composition-competition/

Biography

Miklos Jozsef 'Jackie' Orszaczky was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1948. He learned piano and violin as a child but was known as a bass player, band leader and singer through his career and later - as an advocate of the 'piccolo' bass. He was acclaimed for his exceptional skills as a bassist and as a vocalist.

Jackie was not well known by the general public but most Australians know music that he has touched through his influence upon dozens of players and singers now in the mainstream and fringes of rock, jazz and other concert music.

Jackie toured Australia with Hungarian band Syrius in 1971, relocating here in 1974 to join the group Bakery. He established a solid reputation as an innovative and original arranger, bandleader and composer, heading acclaimed cult-status ensembles including Jump Back Jack, the Grandmasters, Hungarian Rap Sadists, Godmothers, Industrial Accident and The Gray Suits.

He worked with a wide spectrum of genres and contributed string and horn arrangements or played bass for many albums including recordings by The Whitlams, You Am I, Savage Garden, Billy Thorpe, Hoodoo Gurus, Tim Finn, Electric Pandas, Dave Dobbyn.

Jackie died of lymphoma in Sydney on 3 February 2008.

TICKETING INFO

General Admission ticket buyers have an added option of purchasing The Basement's Plate & Glass deal on the following booking page.

The Plate & Glass meal includes one meal option with one glass of selected wine which will be made available at the Green Room Bar from the time doors open through to 10:30pm.

Plate and Glass meal and wine options are listed on the following booking page.

DOORS OPEN AT 7.00PM
SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM SHOW TO SHOW

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When General Admission Ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door on the night.

All patrons must be over the age of 18

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
(applies to both Standing and Dinner sales)

Please ensure you bring photo ID as proof of age

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Dress is Smart/Casual at Manager's discretion. No thongs.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Basement has very limited accessibility for patrons with disabilities, however please contact the venue to ensure there is adequate availability for you to enjoy the show comfortably and they can advise on the recommended seating options.

RESTAURANT (GREEN ROOM BAR) 
RESTAURANT HOURS ARE DEPENDENT ON SHOW
Please call The Basement to confirm opening times - (02) 9251 2797