Looks like there is no end to music this season. No sooner had we got over the hangover of the Kathmandu Jazz Festival than we had the Sounds of Spring. And now, guess what mate, the Australians are back!

Bands like The Agents, the cabaret couple Ruby and Jade, the aboriginal dance group The Koomari Dancers and solo performers like Simon Russel Baker, David Lloyd and Koda Jo Berry will be performing at the Hotel Annapurna and Hotel Yak and Yeti along with a host of talented Nepali bands next week.

The Agents, are a three piece blues, rock and soul band known for their energetic and dynamic shows in pubs and clubs around Australia. The drummer and vocalist Ian Farrington has toured the world as drummer for rock stars the likes of Phil Collins, Dire Straits and even the Mick Jagger Band. The Agents will play popular covers including those of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and Santana. While Farrington is the only original member of the band the two others joining him on this trip are Robert Kani and Steven Apirana. Steven is a Maori singer gifted vocalist and guitarist specialising in the blues. He has toured with Daddy Cool, Black Sabbath, Split Enz, and Dragon. With three CD's to his name Steve is a regular performer at festivals in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Holland.

Among the solo performers David Lloyd Jones, a New Zealander currently living in Australia, began his musical career at the age of 19 as a guitarist and support act for different bands playing covers such as Bob Dylon, Simon and Garfunkel, Eagles etc. Australian Simon Russel Baker plays keyboard and is also a vocalist and an actor appearing in such musicals as Pippin and Into the Woods. Koda Jo Bery, a West Indian has had solo performances since the age of four and sings R&B, soul and has also appeared numerous times on television.

The show begins at 7PM on 10 April at Hotel De l' Annapurna. Tickets for the shows on 10 and 11 April are priced at Rs 250 each. On 12 April a special show with the artists, an Australian buffet dinner and Ozzie wine will also take place. Tickets for this are priced at Rs 999 nett. Special Australian buffets will also be included in the different events. The final performances of Aussie musicians will be on 19 April to commemorate the World Earth Day (22 April) at the Hotel Yak & Yeti.