Multicultural Arts Victoria presents two concerts not to be missed . . . .

ABC Radio National Music Deli Concert - Two Sides of the Island

Fremantle to Fitzroy . . . .

When: Thursday 14th June 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Where: Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank Centre, Cnr Southbank Blvd & Sturt St, Southbank

Hosted by ABC Music Deli’s Paul Petran, this unique concert features four outstanding culturally diverse performances from Australia’s East and West Coasts! Combining artists from Kulcha and Multicultural Arts Victoria.

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    ARTISTS

    Three of Perth’s finest acoustic guitarists combine to present an intense and inventive night of music with two of Victoria’s most accomplished world music groups.

    Milica - Two Sides of the Island

    Milica Ilic (WA) - Bosnian born Milica Ilic is a hot young musical talent, who at the age of 25 has been hailed as ‘a fiery combination of virtuosic skill and originality’. She has received critical acclaim for her performances with Jose Carreras in 2003 and has toured extensively throughout Australasia and Europe. The release of ‘Stir the Sky’, her second CD, confirms Milica Ilic as one of the most intriguing artists currently composing and performing music for classical guitar.

    Artists website: www.milicailic.com

    Desert Child - Two Sides of the Island

    Desert Child (WA) - Guy Ghouse and Damian Watkiss originate from the remote pearling town of Broome in WA, this inventive indigenous duo perform warm acoustic guitar grooves that blend classical, Latin, rock, folk and jazz.

    Milica will team up with Desert Child to redefine the classical guitar format to create lush and rare soundscapes.

    Meltemi - Two Sides of the Island

    Meltemi - exquisite strings and delicate percussion from Greece and Turkey come together in this dynamic ensemble featuring Melbourne’s finest Mediterranean musical talents.

    Dya Singh - Two Sides of the Island

    Dya Singh - are renowned world wide for their beautiful and uplifting repertoire that harmoniously blends Sikh spiritual music with jazz, blues and other Western styles.

    Up Close and Personal with...
    Milica Ilic & Desert Child

    When: Friday 15th June 6.30 for a 7pm start
    Where: Reading Room, Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier Street Fitzroy

    In the intimate setting of the recently beautifully restored Reading Room these talented artists will bring you a stunning acoustic performance to remember…

    TICKETS

    Tickets: $15 presale, $12 MAV members, $20/ $18 concession at door
    Bookings & information: office@multiculturarts.com.au or 9417 6777.

    MORE INFORMATION

  • www.abc.net.au/rn/musicdeli
  • www.multiculturalarts.com.au

    SUPPORTERS

    These concerts are proudly supported by City of Melbourne, Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Victoria, City of Yarra and KULCHA.

    The tour of Milica Ilic and Desert Child is supported by kultour - a proud initiative of the Australia Council - touring multicultural arts across Australia.

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