3rd-5th Feb:Festival of Tibet
December 21, 2010
At Brisbane Powerhouse
The three-day Festival of Tibet offers sustenance for the mind and body, in honour of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, and featuring a special guest lecture by the Dalai Lama’s younger sister, Ama Jetsun Pema. In addition to daily workshops on meditation and Tibetan painting, children and adults alike are invited to help create a beautiful Sand Mandala for Peace throughout the Festival.
Thursday 3rd February
Morning
Photo Exhibition: A Man of Compassion and Wisdom. the 14th Dalai Lama’s journey on all 3 days, Free!
Afternoon:
Painting Workshop 1:30 t0 2:30pm, $25 (Con $20)
Sand Mandala workshop on all 3 days, Free!
Evening
Film: Sunrise/Sunset ( Rare opportunity to experience 24hr in the life of His Holiness The Dalai Lama) 8pm start, $15
Friday 4th February
Morning
Meditation: Breath and it’s essence 10 to 11am Free!
Painting Workshop 11:30 to 12:30pm, $25( Con $20)
Afternoon
Healing Sessions 1:30 to 6pm (By appointment)
Painting Workshop 3:30 to 4:30pm, $25(Con$20)
Evening
Mystical Tibet Concert (musical collaboration of Camerata of St John’s string chamber orchestra, Taro Terahara and Tibetam musician Tenzin Choegyal) 8pm , $30 (Con $25)
Saturday 5th February
Morning
Meditation: Breath and it’s essence 10 to 11am, Free!
Panel Discussion: The Art of Healing 11:30 to 1pm, Free!
Afternoon
Painting Workshop 3:30 to 4:30 pm, $25(Con $20)
In Convwesation with Ama Jetsun Pema 1:30 t0 3:30pm, $25(Con $20)
Evening
TIBET:Awakened Heart Concert 8pm, $30(Con $25)
Tibet2Timbuk2
December 7, 2010
Rollicking Tibetan folk, afro-reggae guitar grooves andintricate Indian tabla… Sounds as if they were made for each other! Together, Tenzin Choegyal, Marcello Milani and Shen Flindell create a new joyful sound that transcends cultural boundaries.
Tibet2Timbuk2 has an eclectic repertoire resulting in an overall sound which is full and organic. All three musicians share melody, harmony, bass and percussion roles to create a solid yet easy groove.
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GuriGuru
December 6, 2010
Gary Kafoa is a proud indigenous man from the banks of the Tweed River whose father was a local tribal elder. Born and bred by the river he spent 30 years as a professional fisherman, and he also has a long history as a local musician. Using a mixture of traditional and modern instrumentation, Gary sings of what was passed down to him by his elders and contemporary issues that affect us all today: and trying to step outside traditional rock song structures has meant mixing
didgeridoo with modern dance beats and his own funk percussion techniques. The result is a new dimension in Indigenous storytelling born in the unique musical culture of the NSW North Coast.
Dr Greg is a veteran of over 40 years on bass with bands of every hue from deep funk to space-rock, and his lifelong interest in ethnic musical forms means he can supply unique groove assistance to the project.
Together, they are
GURIGURU
Want to know more about GuriGuru.
Sunday 12th Dec- La Grand Salsa at QPAC
December 1, 2010
Sunday 12th Dec- La Grand Salsa, 4.10pm at QPAC
Colombian Band La Gran Salsa presents authentic and professional Colombian and Latin American dance music of the highest professional quality.Latin, Caribbean, Afro – Cuban, Dance Party Band
Sunday 5th Dec – Spankinhide at QPac
December 1, 2010
Sunday 19th Dec – Oka at QPAC
November 29, 2010
Firstly Oka would like to show their support and respect to all indigenous peoples around the world striving to keep their cultures alive. A special mention to all custodians of this land we call home – Australia. The core of Oka is Stu (DidgeriStu) and Chris. The Oka sound is deeply rooted in the laid back coastal style of our home. I guess it makes people feel how they do when they visit here chillaxed. Here is a collection of words that we put to together because we always get asked to describe our music: “a fusion of eclectic world sounds, roots, dub, reggae, jazz and organic electronica”… yep it’s a lot of words. My favourite description though comes from a new Oka fan in Canada: “i have to say, your music is like nothing i’ve ever heard. love it! techno-folk-aboriginal-jungle-hippie-rock? damn.”
Sunday 19th Dec – Kooi at QPAC
November 29, 2010
Songwriter, singer and trumpet player, Peter Hunt, provides the seeds of most of the groups songs. He is joined by Dom Hede (drums), Tom Hinchliffe (bass), Lachlan Mitchell (guitar), and Conan Griffiths (guitar) and Darcy McNulty (sax). Together they create the groups’ distinctive flow and sound that reflects the members’ love for reggae, jazz, African and folk music.
Sunday 5th Dec – Shoeless Joe at QPAC
November 29, 2010
Using a combination of Maori and English spoken music Shoeless Joe creates a unique sound by these talented musicians. Also play contemporary reggae with emphasis on unification to produce positive messages in their music.Band Members:
Quinton Cassidy,Graham Howells ,Tim Ingram
Sunday 5th Dec – Matt James at QPAC
November 29, 2010
An electric performer, define the true meaning of a multi-instrumental musician. Simultaneously using the deep vibrations of didgeridoos with rhythmic percussion, soulful guitar, and serenading flutes, Matt’s music takes you on a journey through many flavours of rhythm and melody.
His rich tribal grooves will move your body and your soul.
Talking Tapa: Pasifika Bark Cloth in Queensland
January 21, 2010
Works from the Melanesian nations and islands of Papua New Guinea, West Papua a province of Indonesia, The Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, and the Polynesian Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and Wallis and Futuna are represented. Community loans hang beside museum pieces. Some have be used very recently in Queensland to decorate homes, wedding receptions, meeting halls, birthday parties, for use at funerals and perhaps most commonly for Fijians to wear at their weddings.
National itinerary – tour
2009 Queensland
- USQ (Springfield, Ipswich) 12 Feb –19 March
- Art space Mackay 27 Mar – 10 May
- Gladstone Regional Art Gallery 5 June – 11 July
Museum of Brisbane 24 July – 11 Oct NOW
- Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, 23 Oct – 6 Dec
- Cairns Regional Gallery 11 Dec – 31 Jan 2010
2010 Victoria
- Monash Gallery of Art 10 Feb – 11 April
- Ballarat Fine Art Gallery 17 April – 30 May
2010 NSW
- Mosman Art Gallery 5 June – 18 July
- Manning Regional Gallery 23 July – 5 Sept
- Taree
- Bathurst Regional Gallery 15 Oct – 28 Nov
Further venues may be included in 2011. If you know a venue that may be interested please let BEMAC know.
Catch TALKING TAPA where you can and enjoy this wonderful show.
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