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Musical Sound Journey for GazaA special intimate concert to raise funds for humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Saturday 23 August, 3 – 5pm, at Rimu Glade Studio, 4 Rimu Rd, Oratia, Auckland.
With world-fusion duo Musical Sound Journey – Matt Reece and John Goudge,
And Global Movement to Gaza Australia-Aotearoa fundraising lead Acacia O’Connor – actor and songstress.
What to expect:
An extraordinary afternoon of music and song –
A musical set from Musical Sound Journey – Matt Reece and John Goudge.
Sweet songs from Acacia O’Connor; and a brief run down of her experiences when she travelled to Egypt recently with Global Movement to Gaza’s New Zealand delegation. We’ll hear about the movement’s campaign to send a flotilla of boats to get humanitarian aid into Gaza.
This is an intimate concert limited to 40 tickets.
How to reserve your seat: 1. Go to this website -
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/join-the-global-movement-to-gaza
2. Make a donation, & put Musical Sound Journey in your comments & the number of seats you need. (suggested donation $25 p.p.)
Rimu Glade Studio (4 Rimu Rd, Oratia) is the drama and music studio run by West Auckland musician and theatre practitioner John Goudge. It is set amidst the trees of the Waitakere foothills and has provided a special creative space for artists and audiences for two decades. Park on the driveway and car-pool if you can.
Musical Sound Journey weaves together ethnic instruments from around the globe with modern soundscapes—blending ambient music, chill-out grooves, jazz, electronica, live percussion and song into a transformative musical experience.
Matt Reece is a long-time student of world instruments, including overtone flutes, kalimba, ngoni (African harp), taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments), didgeridoo, and percussion.
John Goudge has been a singer/songwriter, composer, and musical director for four decades. He fuses SFX, synthesizers, guitars, and voice with world music.
“I was totally blown away Musical Sound Journey - during an extraordinary performance… These men are exceptional musicians and have an innovative vision… a fantastic musical experience.”
“Totally transported, loved every minute.”
“Love the way you weave the sound together, drawing in the peace love and joy, bringing people of the earth together.”
Acacia O’Connor is a Toi Whakaari graduate with extensive experience in film, television, theatre and voice. Theatre Scene called her original show 'A Few Things I've Learnt About Dating and Death' the 'best show of 2018.' She’s a teacher, writer and musician, and leader of Australia and New Zealand’s fundraising efforts for Global Movement to Gaza.
Website:
http://globalsumudflotilla.org
For further information about the concert email John at [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
4 Rimu Rd, Oratia, New Zealand 0604, 4 Rimu Rd, Oratia, Auckland 0604, New Zealand, Auckland
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