Chatswood Mall Market entertainment in January

Ryan & Fi

Friday 9 Jan - 6pm to 9pm

Ryan & Fi are a Blue Mountains piano based duo, best known for their original inspirational love ballads and sweet soft harmonies. Hailing from Sydney but newly residing in Leura, their music reflects their experiences in life, of love, loss and longing and aims to leave the listener feeling connected and comforted.

They also love to perform popular cover songs, old and new, in a laidback relaxed style that creates a calming ambience in any venue.

About Ryan & Fi

Donna Cain

Saturday 10 Jan - 6pm to 9pm

Soprano Donna Cain trained extensively with international opera singers including Prizrenka McCray (The Netherlands), Ann Howard (UK) and Amanda Thane (Australia). Donna has a Bachelor of Music degree awarded from the University of New England; and a Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) from Sydney College of Advanced Education (City Art Institute). Donna has performed for festivals and events including Glebe Music Festival on three occasions, Concord Spring Fair, Campbelltown Cultural Festival and Ku-ring-gai Council’s Twilight Concert in the Park.

Donna has performed the roles of 'Queen of the Night' in the Magic Flute, Marsinah in Kismet, Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance and Siebel in Faust. Donna has been a chorus member and chorister in opera and oratorio productions here and overseas. In January 2015, Donna Cain was interviewed as a guest of 2GB, where she sang live on air for DJ Chris Smith. This was after Donna was 'discovered' while busking in Sydney and brought to the attention of 2GB by a member of the public.

Donna sings for corporate functions, weddings, and as a professional cantor in churches. She has performed a number of times as a featured artist at Chatswood Markets for Willoughby Council.

The Sitch

Friday 16 Jan - 6pm to 9pm

The Sitch are an electro-pop, genre-hopping outfit reimagining our favourite tunes from the 1950s to 2000s.

Weaving together songs using guitar loops, beats, duel vocals and keyboard, The Sitch tailor the perfect soundtrack to your event - be it upbeat, laidback or a mixture of both.

Favourite artists include Elvis, Prince, The Beatles, AC/DC, Doris Day, Beastie Boys, The Eagles, ABBA, Bob Dylan, Kylie Minogue, Bee Gees, Metallica, Dolly Parton and Bob Marley.

For more info and videos, visit The Sitch on Linktree

Lucas Wu

Saturday 17 Jan - 6pm to 9pm

Lucas Wu, a distinguished vocal instructor, accomplished singer and prolific music songwriter. Crowned the champion of the 2021 Sing! China competition in the Sydney region, he later assumed the role of a judge in the 2023 edition for the same region. With an impressive 15 years of live performance and singing experience, Lucas specialises in imparting expertise in the art of popular music vocalisation. His extensive creative portfolio boasts the composition of over 100 captivating pop songs, showcasing his prowess as a versatile and influential figure in the music industry.

Blue Velvet Jazz

Thursday 22 Jan - 6pm to 9m

Cool jazz is their specialty - the kind of smooth, refined jazz that creates a sophisticated and delightful atmosphere. With mellow melodies, subtle rhythms, and elegant harmonies, their performances set the perfect backdrop for cocktail evenings, upscale markets, gallery openings and stylish social gatherings. Whether you're looking to relax your audience or add an air of class to your event, their cool jazz repertoire brings warmth, charm and timeless sophistication to any setting.

About Blue Velvet Jazz

Blake Cateris

Friday 23 Jan - 6pm to 9pm

Playing a blend of folk, punk and melody intertwined with angst which is channeled through his acoustic guitar, he draws inspiration from songwriters like Jimmy Kyle (Chasing Ghosts), Ruby Fields, Tiarnie, Frank Turner and Laura Jane Grace and creates social commentary through a postmodernist lens on many of the issues and hardships experienced by the everyday person in the 21st century.

Blake is an active member of the music industry having been playing in bands since the age of twelve, working hard to hold his own in an industry lush with incredible talent, experiencing his first international tour at the age of 21 and frequently visiting LA to tour and record for various projects. In the past he has shared the stage with acts like Bodyjar, Wolfmother, Hard Ons, Tonight Alive and Stand Atlantic.