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🔥 Live Afro-Cuban Music at Hobart Town Hall – One Night Only! 🔥

29/12/2025

Concerts/Parties, Events, News

Casa Cubana proudly presents La Influencia, an Afro-Cuban powerhouse band bringing the irresistible rhythms of modern Cuba to Hobart Town Hall for one unforgettable night.

Featuring original compositions alongside music from contemporary Cuban legends Alain Pérez and Havana D’Primera, La Influencia is made up of some of Australia’s finest musicians, with members who have performed and collaborated with The Cat Empire, John Farnham, Ross Wilson and Christine Anu. Expect explosive energy, world-class musicianship and rhythms that will have you dancing from the first note.

Supporting the night is Tasmania’s own Son del Sur, a much-loved band that has been filling venues across the state since 2004. As Tasmania’s premier live Latin music group, Son del Sur draws on classic 1950s Cuban and Salsa traditions, delivering an authentic and vibrant sound that sets the perfect tone for the evening.

This is a rare opportunity to experience top-tier Afro-Cuban and Salsa music in one of Hobart’s most iconic venues.

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday 28 March 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Hobart Town Hall
50 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000

🎟 Tickets are limited and expected to sell fast.
Secure yours early and don’t miss this spectacular celebration of Cuban music, rhythm and culture.

👉 Buy your tickets now at this link and be part of an unforgettable night!

Workshops with Alissa and Hamish

16/11/2025

Classes, uncategorised, Workshops / Courses

Hamish Fernando (Sydney) & Alissa Cleo (Agua! Cuban Dance Perth) will lead an afternoon workshop series that will focus on body movement, musicality, son, rumba guaguaco, and how to mix these all together to your dance.

But! Before the workshops on the Saturday (29th Nov), we will have a party on the Friday night (28th Nov) at St. Georges Anglican Church. Come dressed to impress as either the Angel or Devil on your shoulder.

And, on the Sunday afternoon (30th Nov), we will be joining with the Vivo Latin Festival in Kingston! This will be a free event, with social dancing, performances and food trucks. Get your tickets here

Where?
– Party @ St. Georges Anglican Church in Battery Point
– Workshops @ INDUSTRIE Performing Arts in Bellerive

When?
– Workshops : 29th November, 11:00 – 16:00
– Party : 28th November, 19:30 – 23:00

Date

Friday 28 November 2025 7:30 PM – Saturday 29 November 2025 4:00 PM (UTC+11)

La Influencia will take over Hobart next year for a rare (and hot!) night of Salsa and Timba grooves!

20/10/2025

Events, News

Casa Cubana are proudly bringing Afro-Cuban powerhouse, La Influencia to Tasmania 28 March 2026.

Performing original music, as well as the music of modern Cuban legends Alain Pérez and Havana D’Primera, the band is made up of some of Australia’s finest musicians, hailing from, and collaborating with, The Cat Empire, John Farnham, Ross Wilson and Christine Anu.

La Influencia will be supported by Tassie’s very own Son del Sur, the band that have been filling venues across the state since their inception in 2004. As Tasmania’s premier live musical group, SondelSur has a repertoire which begins around the 1950’s and reflects on Salsa traditions. Classics by Benni More, Tito Puente and Enrique Jorrin pave the way for famous Afro-Cuban Jazz ““ Descargas by Chucho Valdes, standards salsa tunes by Los Van Van, the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Ruben Blades, Cubanismo and of course music associated with the incredibly successful film Buena Vista Social Club.

Join us for an evening unlike any other – more details coming soon!