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UNIDOS (UNITY) International Human Rights Day Event & Concert
Celebrating unity between people in freedom & adversity all over the world with traditional & contemporary music & dance from Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Africa, Indonesia & the Pacific Islands - Unidos (Unity) on Human Rights Day at the Old Melbourne Gaol. A Human Rights Day Marketplace will transform one of Melbourne's most infamous historical places - the Old Melbourne Gaol - with education and information stalls on display...more.
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10 Dec 2005
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UNIFIED GECKO - 'Zomma' EP Release (Hi Fi Bar, Swanston Street)
Fresh back from Istanbul, Melbourne masters of Middle Eastern boogie, Unified Gecko launch their new single - the sexy 9 beat reggae 'Zomma'. The unique new sound will be unearthed in this one off awesome show where hotted up traditional tunes collide with reggae vibes and rootsy gypsy rhythms...where the mystique of ancient Arabia is captured by the extraordinary Unberbelly Dancers & Fingers of Fury...where some rarely seen traditional Turkish musicians set the scene for a night of hypnotic performances and dancing mayhem...more.
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27 Nov 2005
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BOSNIAN NATIONAL DAY
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The Bosnian Herzegovnian Cultural Festival will be held at the Immigration Museum on Sun 20 Nov and also celebrating Bosnian National Day on the 25 Nov. Enjoy music on the saz and traditional a cappella song and folk dance performances. Info: mtence@museum.vic.gov.au
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25, 27 Nov 2005
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AUDIENCE DEVELP
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Ruud Breteler (The Netherlands) - Multicultural Arts Professional Development
Theater Zuidplein is internationally renowned for producing new, culturally diverse
programs and catering to culturally and linguistically diverse audiences and
communities. In 1998 Ruud Breteler decided to ‘listen to the people’ to increase
audiences. Theater Zuidplein now focuses on the non-Dutch populations of
Rotterdam such as the Turkish, Moroccan, Surinam, Antillean and Cape Verdean
communities. The company uses this rich diversity as a base for developing and
presenting new work, building new audiences, and establishing international
exchanges...
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MAPD
4-13 Oct 05
Melbourne
Sydney
Canberra
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TESSELAAR TULIP FESTIVAL - Turkish Weekend (Celebrating the Origin of the Tulip)
Want to learn more about the fascinating history of the tulip and where it all began in Turkey? Come to Tesselaar and see how the Dutch transformed a wild flower into one of the world’s most treasured beauties of nature. You will also enjoy a wide range of Turkish music, dance and of course a belly dancer. Each day is packed with entertainment and delights for your taste buds...more.
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17-18 Sep 2005
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AUDIENCE DEVELP
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Jerry Yoshitomi (USA) - Multicultural Arts Professional Development
Jerry Yoshitomi (USA) is a leading international arts expert who will present a series
of workshops and free public lectures during September in Melbourne, Sydney and
Canberra. Jerry examines ways of increasing public participation in the arts by
audiences, patrons, communities, institutions and business. Jerry has contributed on
an international level to enhancing arts leadership, increasing opportunities for
cultural trade and exchange, and to creating multinational and multicultural
collaborations. Jerry advises leading North American foundations, arts presenters, and
universities
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MAPD
7-16 Sep 2005
Melbourne
Sydney
Adelaide
Perth
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Remember Me (kultour, touring 21-23 September)
Remember Me revolves around four lovers; two from the past and two from the
present. It explores the pains and difficulties involved in learning to step beyond the
constraints of one’s past, this cathartic process being necessary to move productively
into the future. Choreographed by Gerard Veltre, this electrifying and highly physical
production fuses multimedia designs with theatre and dance to create an awesome
visual experience...more.
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kultour
16 Sep 05, Lismore
21-23 Sep, Brisbane
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Te Kotahitanga - Unity (Festival New Zealand) @ Federation Square
Te Roopu Ataawhai & Te Kerangatahi in partnership with Multicultural Arts Victoria present: Festival New Zealand. A 40 foot long carved Maori Waka (war canoe) will be rowed on the Yarra, and there will be Polynesian and Maori cultural events throughout the day, plus live screening of the Bledisloe Cup and the opportunity to break the World Record Haka performance after 4pm!...more.
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Development
23 Sep 2005
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INDIA DAY
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INDIA DAY 2005
Experience an array of seasonal festive dances by youthful and vibrant dancers in colorful costumes, in tune with rustic and melodious songs taking you to the musical land of rhyme and rhythm. Join in for the exciting cultural presentation and adoration of Land by indigenous dancers. Invocation by Indian classical dancers Telling tales - a unique choreographed collection of narrative Indian Folk dances depicting cultures of different regions...more.
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14 Aug 2005
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Saloni M - Shades of Love
Love, eros, agape, amour...has been carried with the suitcases of their ancestors, it has been sung by their grandmothers, it seeps in their blood and finds itself in their embrace of passionate words. Greeks, Turks, Cypriots, Kurds have been traditionally at war with each other. Before war though they were neighbours and friends, some were lovers - they were the various shades of love...more.
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18 Jun 2005
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REFUGEE & ASYLUM SEEKERS FESTIVAL 2005
The festival, now in its second year, commemorates United Nations
World Refugee Day and celebrates the lives and cultures of Melbourne’s
newly arrived refugee communities. Refugees coming from war-torn
countries like Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia are the largest
group of recent asylum seekers living in Australia...more.
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Emerge
Main Concert 19 Jun 05
Seeking Djira 17 Jun
Soccer Carnival 18 Jun
Shades of Love 18 Jun
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Opposite my house is a Funeral Parlour
The idea of mortality is not only philosophical but also cultural. As a Buddhist trying to collect my thoughts about mortality, I looked at various streams of Buddhism to find out, Naree Vachanda. Opposite my house is a Funeral Parlour is choreographed & performed by Naree Vachananda...more.
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9-12 Jun 2005
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Grand Union - Dancing in the Flames
A Grand Union Orchestra spectacular back in Australia! Dancing in the Flames is a contemporary musical journey stemming from Africa, through Europe and Asia to the Pacific Rim. Authentic roots rhythms, melodies and voices meld with jazz, choir and big band sounds to create the evocative Dancing in the Flames, a testament to the common humanity found in exquisite diversity. This is a concert not to be missed by anyone who loves music...more.
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21 May 2005
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ARTS LAW WEEK
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ARTS LAW WEEK 16-23 MAY - MAV in partnership with the City of Yarra presents
Both Sides of the Fence -Multicultural Art, Festivals and Performance presented by Robyn Ayres, Executive Director, Arts Law, Sydney. An introduction into legal issues in the field of culturally diverse arts, festivals and performance. What are your obligations under current relevant laws as a performer, artist, arts worker or events manager. Come and meet with Arts Law to discuss specific issues with the Arts Law Lawyers. Thurs 19 May 6 -9 pm @ Upstairs-Richmond Town Hall 330 Bridge Rd Richmond FREE for MAV members, $10 non-members - Bookings essential 94176777. For more Arts Law Week seminars, see www.artslaw.com.au
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16-23 May 2005
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AZAD ENSEMBLE - Uni Path (Australia wide tour)
Experience this Persian Spiritual Music Concert from Iran with Master Davod Azad, Shahram Gholaami, Pezhhaam Akhavass & Toofan Toghyani.
Uni Path - uniting paths to serve his cause, to be held at St. Michaels Cathedral Melbouren. To listen to an example of their music, see www.emdaad.com.au. To read the flyer for the event, read the...brochure.
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Perth: 9 Apr 05
Adelaide: 16 Apr
Melbourne: 23 Apr
Hobart: 30 Apr
Sydney: 6 May
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Prayer Bells - Pentekostarion by IHOS Music Theatre & Opera
This major vocal work by Constantine Koukias draws on the texts from Old and New Testaments and writings of the great medieval mystics to create a haunting ritual of Hebrew, Byzantine and Latin Cantori accompanied by eight male voices and a set of 61 handcrafted, quarter tone brass bells commissioned by the Federation Festival, Melbourne in 2001...more.
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Canberra: 19 Feb 05
Adelaide: 8 Mar
Melbourne: 23 Mar
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BLACK HARMONY GATHERING - BLACK HARMONY
Experience a sensational showcase of Melbourne 's best Indigenous musicians alongside their black brothers and sisters from newly arrived African communities of Congo , West Africa,North and South Sudan. Held in the heart of multicultural and Indigenous land on the banks of the Yarra River...more.
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Black Harmony
20 Mar 2005
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Celebremos! Cultural Diversity Week Free Concerts @ Federation Square (FREE)
Celebremos - Latin Extravaganza!
Experience this free Latin Extravaganza concert featuring Azucar and Sally Ford & the Pachuco Playboys. Then come to the Latin Dance party evening featuring introductory dance lesson from Claudia de Oliveira, followed by two hours of salsa, cha cha, son and more irresistible rhythms with Azucar and Sally Ford and the Pachuco Playboys; Celebremos - African Extravaganza! Enjoy an African celebration at lunchtime, with King Marong & Safara playing music from Senegambia and Musiki Manjaro Pan African dance band...more.
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17, 23 Mar 05
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SILENT VOICES - Jo Malatji Exhibition
An exhibition of paintings by Joe Malatji (South African Australian) and Sutueal Althe (Ethiopian Australian) Opening speech by Judy Maddigan, MP, music performance...more.
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16 Mar 2005
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SENIORS FESTIVAL
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ANZ Multicultural Concert Series, Seniors Festival 2005
Featuring performances by Kuukua Acquah, Marcello & Pauline D’Amico, the Stiletto Sisters, Kavisha Mazzella & Irini Vela, and more. Tue 15 Mar, 11.30am - 1.00 pm @ Frankston Arts Centre; tix $2, tel. 9784 1060 Wed 16 Mar, 2.30pm - 4.00pm @ Darebin Arts Centre, tix $2, Bookings 9416 8933 Thur 17 Mar, 12.00pm - 1.30pm @ Geelong Performing Arts Centre; tix $2, tel 5225 1200
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Frankston 15 Mar 05
Darebin 16 Mar
Geelong 17 Mar
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INFO SESSISON
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Emerging & Minority Communities Information Sessions
The key aim of these sessions is to provide the communities with information on funding available through the Community Partnerships. Community Cultural Development Program of the Australia Council, to enable them to advance their artistic and social aspirations by working closely with professional artists. Communities can be assisted to maintain or reclaim their culture, to address issues of concern to them and to create contemporary artistic works, which reflect the richness and diversity of Australian communities and their cultural life...more.
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Australia Council
20-25 Feb 05
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BELONGING - Exhibition by Sam Neves Kitoko
The City of Melbourne, Multicultural Arts Victoria and 45 Downstairs invite you to BELONGING Sam Neves Kitoko. Opening speech by Mr. Hass Dellal, Executive Director Australian Multicultural Foundation Featuring a performance by Carlos Panguana (Mozambique) @ 45 Downstairs 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Gallery hours: Tues-Fri 11am-5pm Belonging Sat 12-4pm. For more information read..Brochure.
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1-12 Feb 2005
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