# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Close to Forever and Tug Dumbly 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Close to Forever are delighted to be back at the Camelot Lounge in Marrickville for this night of delights with Special Guest 
Mr Tug Dumbly. 

Close to Forever, the creative love child of Dale Caldwell and Ben Fink, are a purposefully curated collective of some of Australia’s most acclaimed and talented musicians.

Our sound has been described as a searing and haunting listening experience, a mix of rich vocal harmony with luscious arrangements featuring elements of artpop, jazz, alt-folk and improvisation.

Playing original works and interpreted material by master song crafters such as Elvis Costello and Nina Simone, they’ve created a distinctive sound centred on close vocal harmony, hypnotic rhythm and ethereal sonic landscapes, increasingly involving improvisation by these master players.

In quintet mode this gig will feature
Dale Caldwell - vocals,
Ben Fink – guitar and vocals
Chris Abrahams - piano.
Sam Golding - horns
Peter Hollo – cello

Special guest will be the wildly talented Sydney based performance poet Tug Dumbly.

Tug, who also masquerades as Geoff Forrester, is a Sydney poet who has performed for millennia at venues, festivals and schools.

He has been resident-poet on ABC radio (Triple-J, ABC 702), and has released two spoken-word CDs through the ABC.

His awards include the Banjo Paterson Prize for Comic Verse (twice), and Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup (thrice).

In 2024 he won the Reciter of the Year award at the National Folk Festival in Canberra. His poems have appeared in many publications and he has often been cruelly cheated out of big awards after being shortlisted for many prizes. In 2020 he won the Borranga Poetry Prize, in 2022 he won the Woorilla Poetry Prize, and in 2023 he won the Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize.

He has released two poetry books through Flying Islands books, Son Songs(2018), and Tadpoems (2024).

He is a comic and satirist who wants to be taken seriously, and also a singer-songwriter who plans to be famous in the grave.

If you haven't experienced Tug in full verbal virtuosity flight it's an experience not to be missed!!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marrickville/close-to-forever-and-tug-dumbly/200030218917938
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, festivals, parties, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 68

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Marrickville
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Camelot Lounge Marrickville
- **lat**: -33.9149
- **long**: 151.16446
- **full address**: Camelot Lounge Marrickville, 103 Railway Pde,Sydney,NSW,Australia, Marrickville

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Close to Forever and Tug Dumbly  being held?
  - **A:** Close to Forever and Tug Dumbly  takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Camelot Lounge Marrickville, 103 Railway Pde,Sydney,NSW,Australia, Marrickville.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Close to Forever and Tug Dumbly ?
  - **A:** Close to Forever and Tug Dumbly  is organized by Close to Forever.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Close to Forever and Tug Dumbly  is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marrickville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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