AFRICAN EVENTS in OZ in JUNE
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NATIONAL
Refugee Week. 20 June (World Refugee
Day) to 26 June. Fantastic range of activities around
African Studies Assoication
Australiasia and the Pacific Conference 2010
2-4
December 2010. Call for papers - due
by 15 July 2010. This year's theme is "Engaging Africa / Engaging
Africans: Knowledge, Representation, Politics" to be held at
SYDNEY & NSW
Dereb The
Ambassador.
16 June Ethiopian Afro-Soul from the 60s&70s with 7-piece band. At Raval, Lvl 1,
The
Alternative Band benefit concert. 19 June
Doors open 7:00PM Band starts 8:00PM At Mortdale
Bowling Club,
http://www.tabitha.org.au/cms/ For more
information call: Gai- 0414 902 913
Launch of African Women AUstralia Inc. (AWAU)
Monday
21 June 2010, 4:30—6:30 pm, Join us in celebrating Refugee Week and the
launch of African Women AUstralia
Inc. (AWAU) This landmark event is celebrating independence from our auspicing body ANCORW, and the autonomy of our new organi
sation AWAU Inc. We are also
launching our website and celebrating the graduation of new AWAU members. Enjoy
an afternoon of African music and performance. Meet other AWAU members. Record
your story for podcast on the new interactive website & listen to other
stories. We look forward to seeing you. At
Joseph Tawadros
Trio.
Friday 25 June, 8pm. Acclaimed Egyptian Australian oud
virtuoso Joseph Tawadros at Blacktown Arts Centre Ph 02 9839 6558
Horn of
At
FREE performances.
Please RSVP (02) 8762 4223, or
harda@harda.org.au See www.harda.org.au
DJ Fasmwa
B’day Bash. 2nd July 2010 Start
10pm - till late (No Lock Out) at Bristol Arms Hotel,
African Cultural Dance. 10
July 2010 5pm-1am,
Volunteer Training - Support
refugee Children. 9 & 17 July. SPARK (St Vincent de Paul
Society Assisting Refugee Kids) is looking for volunteers to help support
children of refugee background in schools in
Mandinka Sound. July/August,
regional NSW. Features
talented West African acts, Muhanamwe and One Africa
with King Marong and Lamine
Sonko. Music, dance and song.
24 July Wagga Wagga
Civic Centre, 30 July Laycock Street Theatre Gosford, 13 August Lismore City Hall.
MELBOURNE & VIC
Emerge Festival (Multicultural Arts
Fantastic
African acts!! Fitzroy Town Hall opens its doors and closes off the street for
3 non stop stages of world music, a vibrant cultural marketplace, the aromas of
an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, the Afghan Tea Cart, tasty authentic foods from
all corners of the globe, FREE cultural workshops, henna tattoos,
hair-braiding, kinds activities and much more. AFRICAN PERFOMERS include:
Exodus (
Songs and stories of the journeys – to
Blak Roots Debut Album Launch
SUN 27 JUNE 7.30
– 11pm. At Toff in Town, 2nd Fl 252 Swanston St Melb, $12/$10 at the door. Details at
http://www.multiculturalarts.com.au/events2010/emerge.shtml
Diafrix + The Public Opinion Afro
Orchestra.
Sat 26 June. 8.30pm. Hip-hop, funk & African roots in a
truly world-class sound. At the Corner Hotel $15 www.cornerhotel.com (03) 9427 9198
Burundian
Independence Day Celebrations
SAT 3 JULY 2 –
6pm. at Eolian Hall 836 Lygon
St Gold Coin Donation. Details at
http://www.multiculturalarts.com.au/events2010/emerge.shtml
Emerge at The Drum Concert
SAT 17 JULY 12 – 4pm FREE launching
Emerge Cultural Hubs Drum Theatre,
Step By Step documentary screening
SAT 17 JULY 7.30pm This documentary
peers into the fascinating world of young Sudanese refugees in
22 July - 8 August. Keep your eye on AfricanOz.com when
program released,
usually some great
African films
BRISBANE & QLD
Fame - the musical. 19 June to 4 July 2010 the musical that inspired new generations to fight for
fame and light up the sky like a flame is back! Playing the role of the cheeky
Tyrone will be Nigerian born Tim “Timomatic”
Omaji. See www.qpac.com.au
The future
belongs to the fearless - Young Africans Breakfast Friday, 25
June 2010 7am to 9.30pm at Groove Train Restaurant,
If you would like more information, visit <a href=
“http://www.qacc.com.au/component/content/article/42-right-side/226-young-afr
icans-breakfast.html”> Queensland African
Communities
Council</a> or email qacc@qacc.com.au
African
Drumming with Baala Baajo 6&7
July. 9.45am & 11.45am. Fun, lively and interactive musical experience at Brisbane Powerhouse
Centre for the Arts, New Farm. FREE.ph: 07
3358 8600
African Dance classes. until Sat 31
July 2010 at
Mandinka Sound Early August tour. Talented West African acts, Muhanamwe and One Africa. 1 Aug Mackay Entertainment &
Convention Centre; 3 Aug Mount Isa Civic Centre; 5 Aug Cairns Civic Theatre; 7
Aug Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Brisbane; 8 Aug The Events
Centre, Caloundra; 10 & 11 Aug Workshops BEMAC,
Brisbane
PERTH & WA
Reggae
Sessions at Kulcha, Fremantle.
Sundays 6, 13, 20, 27 June. 5.30pm.
Jamaican-born Aswon, one of the
most loved reggae DJs in the country. Details: www.kulcha.com
Bolo at Kulcha, Fremantle Sat 12 June 8pm. Senegalese
master drummer and Griot musician Djibril
Diagne & group Bolo. Details: www.kulcha.com
The Salaka
Ensemble Drum & Dance Workshop, Fremantle. Sun 13 June. Rare opportunity to learn beautiful rhythms and dances from
Ph
0293000650 At North Fremantle Bowling Club.
Grace Barbe. Sat 19 June 8pm. Winner of the 2009 WAMi award for Best World Act, Grace Barbe's
roots are
The African Dream
Benefit Ball. 4 September 2010 7pm to Midnight at Sheraton,
ACT
Drumassault with guest star Bangourake! Fri 18 June. 8pm.
World-renowned West African master drummer Mohamed Bangoura
performs with 'Drumassault' one-night only at
Canberra Southern Cross -