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SAMI SADEK
VISUAL ARTS (PHOTO) EXHIBITION
until Friday 17 March
Born in Cairo, Sami Sadek immigrated to Australia in 1968. These photographs were taken during a trip to Paris and Lourdes in 1994. 'I was taken in by the beauty of the countryside, the old buildings, and the people and had many delightful moments. I was totally enthralled'.
The Sami Sadek exhibition is proudly sponsored by Alliance Fran aise de Perth.
FREE
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Thu
2 March
8pm
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MAL WEBB & PENELOPE SWALES
Totally Gourdgeous
Totally Gourdgeous Productions presents vocal adventurer and talented wordsmith Mal Webb launching his new CD, 3 Cheers for Peace & Quiet. Mal has played with The Cat Empire, Bomba and for the Lano and Woodley show. He is joined by singer/songwriter Penelope Swales and this will be a night of eclectic styles with lyrics, loops and laughter pushed to the limit.
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A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $16, so Book Now!
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Fri
3 March
6-7pm
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MILK
VOCAL WORKSHOPS
Milk is a dynamic Melbourne folk band that consistently captivates audiences with their tell tale songs about people and places. An action packed hour in which will lead the participants through the secrets of the creative process of making music, performing and creating. Participants will be invited to perform alongside Milk in their performance which follows at KULCHA at 8pm.
Bookings essential
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A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Fri
3 March
8pm
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MILK
Dynamic Folk
A dynamic Melbourne folk band that consistently captivates audiences with their tell-tale songs about people and places. Combining vibrant harmonies and fine musicianship with energy and humour, their performances include award-winning songwriter, multi instrumentalist and vocalist, Helen Begley together with Emily Hayes, Greg Craske, and Teal Bain-Roben.
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A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Saturdays
4 March
11am-12pm
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NGOMA
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NGOMA
AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOPS
Saturdays in March
Ngoma means 'drum' and is a term used to encompass traditional African forms of dance, percussion and song. These dynamic workshops will be led by professional and experienced African dance and drumming teachers in a fun and energetic environment. Find new and creative ways to learn African dance and join in the rhythm! Beginners welcome.
$15 per lesson or $55 for 4 lessons (classes are ongoing)
Book at KULCHA on 9336 4544
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Sat
4 March
8pm
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LES GOULUS
FRENCH THEATRE
In Piere Nanard's bistro the last regulars are finishing their night out on the town. Outbursts of atmosphere and slices of eccentric lives clash in verse and glasses. Experience the humourous and timeless Paris of four charming and engaging ruffians in an original production with very special scripts from Boris Vian, Bernard Dimey, Georges Brassens and Bobby Lapointe. Supported by Alliance Fran_aise of Perth. (Performed in French).
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Tickets at the Door $25, so Book Now!
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Sun
5 March
2-4pm
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THE HYBRID COLLECTIVE & MOVE DANCE TROUPE
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TOUCH THE SUN
Eastern Foreshore
KULCHA and the City of Mandurah present the Touch the Sun series of FREE Sunday concerts. Pack a picnic lunch and take a drive to Mandurah to enjoy this family entertainment on Sunday afternoons.
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Wed
8 March
8pm
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DAVID FRANCEY & SHANE SIMPSON
Folk fusion
David Francey's list of achievements in the folk music industry continues to grow having won a prestigious Juno for his CD, Skating Rink. Guitar virtuoso Shane Simpson has developed an impressive career as a jazz guitarist. The influence of jazz on Shane's roots music style is expressed as he fuses introspective lyrics with elements of blues, jazz, flamenco and bluegrass.
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A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $20, so Book Now!
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Thu
9 March
8pm
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TECOMA
Alice Springs' best kept secret
2005 saw Tecoma perform alongside Ben Lee in Berlin, to Swedish royalty in an Outback steakhouse, with Sarah Blasko at the close of the Darwin festival and headline at the famous Speigeltent in Edinburgh. Breathing new life into the singer song-writer genre, catch Alice Springs' best kept secret as she returns to KULCHA for one night only.
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A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Fri
10 March
8pm
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SHANGARA JIVE
rhythmic dance
A seven-piece line up of professional musicians from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Argentina and Australia creating a distinctive rhythmic dance sound. Traditional Zimbabwean ritual music meets Afro New Groove funk, roots, reggae and globally conscious Aussie rapping. Reggae and sukus create a funky and upbeat dance groove to keep you moving.
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A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Saturdays
11 March
11am-12pm
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NGOMA
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NGOMA
AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOPS
Saturdays in March
Ngoma means 'drum' and is a term used to encompass traditional African forms of dance, percussion and song. These dynamic workshops will be led by professional and experienced African dance and drumming teachers in a fun and energetic environment. Find new and creative ways to learn African dance and join in the rhythm! Beginners welcome.
$15 per lesson or $55 for 4 lessons (classes are ongoing)
Book at KULCHA on 9336 4544
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Sat
11 March
8pm
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PASCALE
IN CONCERT
Pascale is a sell-out French cabaret artist renowned for first class entertainment, having established a reputation as the talented tres chic interpreter of Edith Piaf and others. This petite charmer embraces the joie de vivre of French cabaret culture and captures the romantic passions of an audience with her inspired and unique renditions of the French classics.
Sorry - SOLD OUT!
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Fri
17 March
8pm
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BLUE NILE
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BLUE NILE
Afro Arabic Sudanese music
The Blue Nile quartet derived its name from the most active river that runs from the heights of Ethiopia to the Blue Nile State in Sudan, feeding into the 'The Great Nile River' that runs to Egypt and into the Mediterranean Sea. The Blue Nile people celebrate with music and dance. The quartet will perform.
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A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Saturdays
18 March
11am-12pm
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NGOMA
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NGOMA
AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOPS
Saturdays in March
Ngoma means 'drum' and is a term used to encompass traditional African forms of dance, percussion and song. These dynamic workshops will be led by professional and experienced African dance and drumming teachers in a fun and energetic environment. Find new and creative ways to learn African dance and join in the rhythm! Beginners welcome.
$15 per lesson or $55 for 4 lessons (classes are ongoing)
Book at KULCHA on 9336 4544
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Fri
17 March
1-4pm
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Asim Gorashi
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Asim Gorashi
SUDANESE MUSIC WORKSHOP
Asim Gorashi is an acclaimed musician from Sudan and plays in The Blue Nile Quartet. The workshop invites artists and musicians to join him to discover and learn about Afro Arabic Sudanese music. This is an exciting opportunity for musicians to experiment with a unique musical style.
FREE - Bookings essential
Call or email - contacts below.
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Saturdays
18 March
1-3pm
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ALAIN THIRION
PAN PIPE PROJECT WORKSHOP
Saturdays in March, April & May
Have you always wanted to learn to play the pan pipe? Own your very own perfectly tuned pan pipe instrument? Eventually play alongside traditional Solomon Island pan pipers? This is a unique opportunity to access this wonderful music through a passionate teacher. Participants are required to purchase their own set on pan pipes at a cost of $150.
For more details call 9444 9671
Free
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Sat
18 March
6pm
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KULCHA WORLD MUSIC CARNIVAL
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@ Fremantle Arts Centre
Fremantle Arts Centre
Cnr Finnerty and Ord Streets
Fremantle
KULCHA's premier event is back ... this time in a new venue. Join Circle of Rhythm, Ajak Kwai, Chung Wah Cultural Dance Troupe, Valli Batchelor and Ngoma in a celebration of rhythm and dance. Circle of Rhythm play imaginative percussion based on traditional Indian, African and western instruments and are heralded as having redefined drumming in Australia. Ajak Kwai is a Sudanese singer performing strong blends of African rhythms over layers of flute, piano, oud, kit drums and percussion with a contemporary edge leaving audiences spellbound. Enjoy this homage to multicultural Australia!
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A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $30, so Book Now!
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Sun
19 March
11am-4pm
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HARMONY WEEK =
Everybody Sharing
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LIVING CULTURES
Indian tabla and sitar musician Balvinder Khaira and Vicky Ramakrishnan, Titi- Parisien performer, Pascale and Valli Batchelor performing Indian dance.
Supported by the City of Rockingham Living Cultures summer events season, KULCHA presents FREE concerts at Churchill Park, Rockingham Waterfront.
Check out other external events on www.kulcha.com.au including KULCHA in the Swan supported by the City of Swan and Harmony in Hyde supported by the Town of Vincent.
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Sun
19 March
1-4pm
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WOMEN IN DANCE
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TOUCH THE SUN
Eastern Foreshore
KULCHA and the City of Mandurah present the Touch the Sun series of FREE Sunday concerts. Pack a picnic lunch and take a drive to Mandurah to enjoy this family entertainment on Sunday afternoons
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Sun
19 March
7pm
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WOOD
funk, Latin, cabaret, tango and experimental
Four cellos and percussion groove their way through funk, Latin, cabaret, tango and experimental music in a truly unique performance that stretches the boundaries of both contemporary music and traditional instruments. Cellists Jennika Anthony-Shaw, Matt Hoy, Iain Grandage and Mel Robinson, together with formidable percussionist Steve Richter, are awe inspiring.
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Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Tue
21 March
8pm
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JEZ LOWE
with THE BAD PENNIES
Jez is a remarkable songsmith using wit, warmth, sensitivity and keen perception to paint colourful portraits of ordinary people. Jez is joined by The Bad Pennies, consisting of fiddle player and singer Kate Bramley, multi-instrumentalist Andy May on pipes, piano, accordion and whistle, and newcomer Sean Taylor on bass and percussion. A grand musical ride!
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Tickets at the Door $27, so Book Now!
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Wed
22 March
8pm
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KRISTINA OLSEN
blues to lilting ballads to swing jazz
Kristina Olsen is one of the most entertaining and compelling performers on the international folk circuit. A superb musician of acoustic guitar, steel-body slide guitar, saxophone, concertina and piano as well as an award-winning songwriter with a big bluesy voice, Kristina performs a mix of powerful songs ranging from sassy bottleneck blues to lilting ballads to swing jazz.
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Tickets at the Door $18, so Book Now!
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Thu
23 March
Until
Tue
25 April
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FOTOFREO FESTIVAL CLUB
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FotoFreo:
The City of Fremantle Festival of Photography takes place throughout Fremantle. For the first eleven days of the festival, KULCHA will be the FotoFreo Festival Club. This year the festival will include more than 250 photographers exhibiting in more than 40 venues including audiovisual projections, a conference, seminar, workshops, forums, lectures and film screenings.
Tickets at the Door $5
For more details check out the website www.fotofreo.com
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Weekdays
March
10am-4pm
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MOHAMAD IQBAL
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Faces of Survivors
FOTOFREO EXHIBITION - VISUAL ARTS
Friday 24 March to 25 April
Mohamad Iqbal is a freelance photo journalist based in Jakarta. The province of Aceh was one of the most devastated areas affected by the Tsunami catastrophe of December 2004. Mohamad Iqbal's images are the result of many weeks in Aceh, where he worked closely with the survivors, listening to their stories and building relationships with them to deliver images which are quiet, pensive and which give the individuals a face, an identity and a personality which radiates a sense of hope and respect.
FREE
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Fri
24 March
8pm
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PAUL GIOIA TRIO
blues and roots piano
With a background steeped in blues and jazz, Paul Gioia is one of Western Australia's foremost blues and roots pianists. A unique mix of pumped up blues piano and gospel ballads Paul plays with an infectious passion and sensitivity. Paul writes original songs that cover a wide range of genres from gospel to jazz and celtic arrangements.
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Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Sat
25 March
8pm
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GYPSY MASALA
Spanish inspired sounds
Tim Andrews and Gypsy Masala present a vibrant mix of Spanish inspired sounds, influenced by jazz, world and contemporary music. Reflecting the band's Spanish connections, the night will also feature a strong component of flamenco including Farida and the Encanto flamenco dancers.
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Tickets at the Door $14, so Book Now!
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Sun
26 March
12-3pm
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SONNY MORGAN
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TOUCH THE SUN
Falcon Bay Beach
KULCHA and the City of Mandurah present the Touch the Sun series of FREE Sunday concerts. Pack a picnic lunch and take a drive to Mandurah to enjoy this family entertainment on Sunday afternoons
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Sun
26 March
7pm
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Carl Pannuzzo and Kavisha Mazella + Friends
Collaboration
Sassafrass Records presents a collaboration of two musical icons of the industry. Following on from his powerful performances as a solo artist and with the band Totally Gourdeous at the recent Nannup Music Festival, Carl Pannuzzo will be teaming up with Western Australian's favourite female artist, Kavisha Mazella to take you on a musical journey into the world of their musical genius.
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Carl is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and is described as sensitively perceptive and laterally observant with a curiosity for the human condition influencing his music with emotion and honesty. Kavisha is a multi award winning artist having carved a strong reputation as a performer, songwriter, composer, theatre worker and teacher. She Sings in English and Italian, traditional and original contemporary music that is inspired by her rich Asian, Mediterranean & Celtic heritages. Playing guitar, mandolin, piano accordion, it is her hauntingly beautiful voice, capable of power and nuance, humour and spontaneity on stage that creates songs taking you on a joyful, raw, poetic, emotional journey.
A single $2.20 booking fee applies
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Tickets at the Door $20, so Book Now!
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Fri
31 March
8pm
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RUSICHI
traditional Russian folk songs and dances
Rusichi is a Russian organisation that performs traditional folk songs and dances. The evening promises to be a community celebration of Russian culture and entertainment. Rusichi performers wear vibrant Russian national costumes. Traditional Russian food is available for sale on the night. A community event
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Tickets at the Door $12, so Book Now!
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