Duplicity

Duplicity has been delighting audiences with its eclectic mix of jazz, blues, rock and pop since winning Best Group at the Dandenong Ranges Ukulele Festival (DRUKE) in 2017.  Duplicity has captivated audiences by combining beautiful vocals with clever arrangements and "taking ukuleles to places they don't normally go". Duplicity covers a range of musical genres using a variety of instruments including ukulele, guitar, bass and percussion.  Based in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges, Duplicity comprises Sue Kidd (Vocals, Ukulele and Percussion) and Brendan Canty (Ukulele, Guitar, Bass and Vocals). In addition to regular gigging, Duplicity has supported Lucy Wise, Hannah Schmidli, Paul Jonson (NZ), Manitoba Hal Brolund (Canada) the Screamin' Eagles and Dead Mans Uke (UK).  Duplicity is active on the festival circuit in Australia and New Zealand.

 

During Covid lockdown, Duplicity remained active conducting 15 "Live In Your Lounge" virtual concerts, running online workshops for ukulele groups in Australia and New Zealand and co-hosting an event at the Ukulele World Congress with Lisa Kljaich (The Ukulele Fool).  In addition, Duplicity participated in virtual International Make Music Day on 21 June 2020 and hosted an online concert for Play Music On The Porch Day on 29 August 2020.

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Sue and Brendan are active members of,   KALULU (Kooky and Luscious Ukulele Lovers United) ukulele group based in Kallista.

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​Accomplished trainers, Duplicity is available to run both beginner and intermediate level ukulele workshops.  Sue  and Brendan are members of the Australian Ukulele Teachers and Leaders Association (AUTLA) and the Australian Songwriters Association (ASA).

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Awards

• Best Group - Hills Ukulele Festival 2018

• Best Group - Dandenong Ranges Ukulele Festival 2017

 

Festivals

• 4 String Festival, New Zealand - 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018

• Hills Ukulele Festival (HUF) - 2023, 2022, 2020 (On-Line), 2019, 2018

• Launceston Ukulele Jamboree, Tasmania - 2023

• The Basin Music Festival - 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018

• Melbourne Ukulele Festival (MUF) - 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019

• Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival, Katoomba, NSW - 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019

• The Girgarre Moosic Muster - 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018

• HOG Thunder Ride, (Dandenong Market) - 2023

• Merry Monbulk Street Party - 2022

• Newkulele Festival, Newcastle, NSW - 2022, 2018

• The Hills Regrowth & Renewal Community Festival, 2022

• Klub MUF - 2021

• Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival - 2021

• Ukulele World Congress (UWC) - 2020 (online) Event co-host

• SPRUKE Brisbane's Ukulele Festival - 2019

• PAVE Festival (Emerald) - 2019, 2018

• Newport Folk Festival - 2018

• Dandenong Ranges Ukulele Festival (DRUKE) - 2017

• Healesville Music Festival - 2016 (with Uke Frenzy)

 

Venues

• "The Bunker" - Devonport Folk Music Club, New Zealand – 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018

• Helensville Showground, New Zealand - 2023, 2022

• The Drunken Poet, West Melbourne - 2023

• The Black Bee, Belgrave - 2023

• Micawber Tavern, Belgrave - 2023

• Black Cockatoo Bar, Cockatoo - 2023

• Gargarro Botanic Garden Soundshell - 2023

• Pilgrim Church, Launceston, Tasmania - 2023

• Mentone RSL - 2023

• The Thornbury Theatre - 2023

• Wesley Anne, Northcote -  2023, 2022, 2019

• Chalice, Nothcote - 2023, 2022

• Bar303, Northcote - 2023, 2022, 2021

• Mira Marysville - 2023

• Carrington Hotel - Dining Room, Katoomba - 2023, 2022

• Le Voltaire Bistro Francais, Belgrave - 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019

• Dandenong Market - 2023

• Girgarre Memorial Hall - 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

• Monbulk Primary School - 2022

• BadFolk Club, Berwick - 2022, 2018

• Hibiscus Coast Folk Club, Orewa, New Zealand – 2022, 2019, 2018

• The Falcon Hotel, Kanyapella - 2022

• Boronia RSL, Boronia - 2022

• Fingers Crossed, Ringwood - 2022, 2021

• The Dandenong Club - 2022, 2021

• FT Local Kitchen and Bar, FTG - 2022

• Jimmy Hornet, Richmond - 2021

• The Barn Owl Cafe, Silvan - 2021, 2018

• Rochford Winery, Coldstream - 2021

• Bucatini Restaurant, Mitcham - 2021, 2019

• Neon Horse, Stanhope - 2021, 2020

• Shepparton Summer City Market - 2021

• Paddy's Tavern, Ferntree Gully - 2021

• St Andrews Hotel, St Andrews - 2020

• Cadams Wine Bar, Croydon Hills - 2020

• Brownstone Micro Brewery, Doveton - 2020, 2019

• Open Studio, Northcote - 2020

• Flame Trees Burger Bar, Ferntree Gully - 2020

• Carrington Brewery, Katoomba, NSW - 2020, 2019

• Kelly's Bar & Kitchen, Olinda - 2020, 2019, 2018

• The Watering Hole Tavern, Monbulk - 2020, 2019

• CASA 305 , Ringwood - 2019

• Sunnybank Community and Sports Club, Brisbane - 2019

• SunPAC Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane -2019

• The Grand Hotel, Healesville - 2019, 2018

• The Basin Community House, The Basin - 2019

• Monbulk Bowling Club, Monbulk - 2019

• Hendriks, Lilydale - 2019

• Station House, Gembrook - 2019

• Telopea Gardens, Emerald - 2019

• The Boatbuilders Yard, South Wharf - 2019

• The Hive Wine Bar, Emerald - 2019, 2018

• The Peacock Den, The Basin - 2019, 2018

• The Acorn Bar & Restaurant, The Basin - 2019, 2018

• OnTop Bar, Ormond - 2019

• Girgarre Soundshell - 2019

• Hibiscus Coast Folk Club, Orewa, New Zealand – 2018 (Supporting Paul Jonson and Manitoba Hal Brolund)

• "The Bunker" Devonport Folk Music Club, New Zealand – 2018 (Supporting Paul Jonson and Manitoba Hal Brolund)

• Skylark Room, Upwey - 2018 (support for Hannah Schmidli)

• The Railyard Saloon Bar, Tecoma - 2018

• The Elwood Lounge, Elwood - 2018

• Lentil As Anything Restaurant, Thornbury - 2018

• Maroondah Sports Club, Ringwood East - 2018

• Selby Community House - 2018 (support for Lucy Wise)

• Folk Uniting Night, Cranbourne - 2018

• Selby Folk Club - 2018, 2017