Bringing together art, music, poetry and food to inspire conversations about the refugee experience, this promises to be an engaging and exciting evening not to be missed!
A Community Concert fundraiser showcasing Spoken Word Poetry, Opera, Jazz, Contemporary Song and World Music with artwork from detained refugees. 100% of ticket sale proceeds go to the Human Rights Law Centre for the support of refugees and people seeking asylum.
Don’t miss out on being part of this intriguing and worthy charity concert event!
6pm | Pre-Concert Soirée | Church Hall
The event will a pre-concert soirée in the Church Hall from 6pm with a string quartet Potted Palms and Refugee Artworks, exotic finger food provided by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) Catering and wine, bubbly and softdrinks – all available for purchase on the evening.
7pm | The Guest Speaker and Concert Performance | Church building
Featuring special Guest Speaker from the Executive Director of HRLC, Dr Hugh de Kretser,
An excitingly eclectic mix of Opera, Jazz and Contemporary singers Lydia Sherren, Alison Jones and Fiona Scarlett, World Music band including refugee Saharnaz - originally from Iran and spoken word poet Tariro Mavondo.
Considerations: 15 minute interval included in concert, with drinks on sale and winners of raffle announced.
Inclusions: Complimentary Tea and Coffee will be available after the performance for the opportunity of more conversations in the Church Hall.
Where: St Leonard's Uniting Church, 2 Wolseley Grove (Cnr. New Street), Brighton Vic 3186
Cost:* Adult: $35 per person
Group (10+): $30 per person
Concession
(Pensioners, Healthcare Card Holders,
Student Card Holders & Children U18 only**): $25 per person
**NB: Seniors Card holders and any another categories are not eligible for concessions
MORE:
Bayside Refugee Advocacy and Support Association (BRASA)
Greg Jones
Tel: 0458 001 736
Email: grjones2020@gmail.com
Side Door Social Justice Hub (SIDE DOOR)
Uniting Church of Australia,
St. John's Uniting Church, 567 Glen Huntly Rd. Elsternwick
Jane Oldfield Email janeoldfield@netspace.net.au
Uniting Church of Australia,
St. John's Uniting Church, 567 Glen Huntly Rd. Elsternwick
Jane Oldfield Email janeoldfield@netspace.net.au