East meets West
IN MOSSMAN
One of the highlights of Far North Queensland’s
musical calendar is moving to Mossman this year,
bringing a taste of the Orient to the region.
“Showcase in Paradise” is now in its second year, providing a
two day music platform for musicians, artists and local
businesses from across the region to perform, showcase and
network together. Bringing together all people who are
interested in music or who love to listen to the sweet sound of
the talented young musicians around the region.
Over the course of two days in November, musicians from all
regions are coming into Mossman for a Music Camp and End
of Year Recital. Everyone from the Far North area is welcome
to come along to these special two days, as performers,
audience or sponsors. On Saturday 17 November, students
and family will camp at Mossman Leisure Park for the day and
be able to showcase their talents busking at the Mossman
Markets. Sponsors of ‘Showcase in Paradise’ are encouraged
to set up stalls next to our busking station.
Organiser, international musician and Director of the
Cultural Centre Pty Ltd, Suna Flynn, said the highlight of this
year’s program on November 18 will be “Turpan Tango”
performed using the rarely seen Pipa (Chinese Lute) and the
new Kawai grand piano at the Mossman shire Hall.
“We feel privileged to be showcasing Chinese
cultural heritage through this unique instrument.”
Ms Flynn said.
Hosting the event this year is Lynda Irvine, founder and CEO
of Music 4 All and Lynda’s Music Studio of Mossman. As
well as bringing together the Douglas Shire community to
fund the purchase of the new piano, Lynda is an ARIA “Music
Teacher of the Year” nominee and author of the “Brag Tag
This” music book series.
This event is a great opportunity for all music lovers young
and old to come together and enjoy the many facets of local
music in the picturesque town of Mossman. This year 10% of
the profits from this event will go to two charities; Golden
Octopus Foundation and Meals on Wheels Mossman. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH
Musicians, local businesses and the public are welcome to
perform, sponsor and attend “Showcase in Paradise”. To Trybooking.com, www.theculturalcentre.com.au or Sunny
Ale Music Education/The Cultural Centre Facebook page.
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arrange an audition or for information about business
sponsorship packages contact Suna Flynn on 0448 859 563.
Pty ltd