PLOS Musical Productions a non professional group is seeking a cast for our July 2012 production of HAIRSPRAY Information Night Monday 30 January 2012 – 8pm PLOS Shed – Overport Park – Cnr Overport and Somerset Roads Frankston 3199 Auditions from 6—12 February 2012 Production Location – Frankston Arts Centre Production Dates – [...]
Visible Sessions
Friday November 18th – Friday December 16th 2011 The Arts Centre, Curve Bar 4.30-7pm A unique series of FREE jam sessions and rhythmic exchanges exploring rhythm and blues, experimental sounds, European melodies, globalised fusions, afro-beat and jazz. Now in its third year, Multicultural Arts Victoria in association with the Arts Centre presents Visible [...]
Bad Blood Blues
Set in Africa, this powerfully intense and totally engrossing new play deals with the AIDS drug trials…..and the ever increasing complex relationship between researcher and student. Prepare yourself for a riveting, edge of your seat drama with a final climax you won’t see coming ! This Australian premiere production stars Glenda Linscott and Blessing Mokgohloa [...]
The Magic Flute (Impempe Yomlingo)
Starting on 11th October-16th, Arts Projects Australia, Andrew Kay, Liza McLean and David Vigo in association with Melbourne Festival presents Mozart’s The Magic Flute (Impempe Yomlingo). Founding Producer Eric Abraham & Isango Ensemble Infusing this joyous opera with the distinctive sound and beat of South African instrumentation, the world-famous Isango Ensemble have breathed new life [...]
I Heart Africa – famine fundraiser in Footscray
16th October 2011 Ethiopian dinner, traditional coffee ceremony and show to raise money to support Oxfam’s response to the horn of Africa food crisis. Entertainment includes traditional Ethiopian music by Andessa Girmay & friends, plus more! Speakers include Dr Berhan Ahmed, 2009 Victorian of the Year & Chairperson of the African Think Tank and Colleen [...]
TOUMANI DIABATÉ
On Thu 20 October 2011, Arts Projects Australia and Melbourne Festival present TOUMANI DIABATÉ at State Theatre, Arts Centre, Bookings: Arts Centre 1300 182 183 or Ticketmaster 1300 723 038 www.melbournefestival.com.au or www.theartscentre.com.au “A genius of African music, the finest living exponent of the kora.” THE GUARDIAN One of the world’s most breathtaking musical talents Toumani Diabaté is coming [...]
Emmanuel Jal
Sat 22 Oct at 8pm, Gates 1 & 2 open at 6.30pm, 2hr 35min with interval at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, King’s Domain, Cnr Linlithgow and Alexandra Avenues, Melbourne 3004 Emmanuel Jal who is featuring on the line-up for this year’s closing night concert, notes from the hard road. A musical journey from revolution to [...]
An evening of Brotherhood with Emmanuel Jal
One of the pair, is now the internationally acclaimed hip-hop artist, Emmanuel Jal. The Brotherhood of St Laurence invites you to meet the inspiring duo at a special screening of the powerful film, Warchild, depicting Emmanuel’s courageous journey from boy soldier to musical sensation. Evening includes Q&A session with Emmanuel, plus snacks and [...]
Konono No. 1 (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Konono No. 1 (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Konono No. 1 (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Bachelorette (New Zealand) For a band that has been playing music since the 1960s, not many people had heard of Congolese street funk outfit Konono No.1 up until a few years ago. But since being plucked from obscurity by [...]


