Phil, Richard and Dan
The First Flight Crew had their fifth gig at “Comedy Is King” at The Westin Hotel, Martin Place, Sydney in late September 09. This event was a major fundraiser night for Down Syndrome NSW and the Crew were invited to open the evening the only way they know how – with break dancing and beat boxing.
Marky Mark, one of the Crew, got the night started with his solo piece Marky Mark in da House, followed by the whole seven piece outfit raising the roof with their song, Funky Air Style Guitar Noises. Nam and Marky then broke out into some beat boxing wooing the crowd with their scratching and beats.
MC Richard Wilkins commented on “how fantastic” the performance was and Marky Mark got busy handing out his autograph to his lady fans and collecting his shirt, which he had thrown into the audience during the routine.
The whole night was inspired by comedian Brain Doyle whose five-year-old grandson has Down Syndrome. He rallied together his entertaining mates such as Glenn Shorrock, Leo Sayer, Sean Kramer, Vince Sorrenti and Australia’s Electric Cowboy Greg Anderson, to entertain a 300 strong crowd. With an appeal, an auction and ticket sales the whole night raised over $70, 000 for Down Syndrome NSW.
The First Flight Crew with the assistance of a grant from the Jacqui McCoy Trust Fund, are launching into a creative phase of new material including songs, routines and the possibility of a film clip. And they’ll be available for gigs.
To get in touch with the First Flight Crew contact Alison Richardson, Creative Programs Coordinator, Accessible Arts Western Sydney 02 9251 6499 ext 112 arichardson@aarts.net.au.
