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Brisbane Powerhouse and BEMAC present

Rhythm of Melanesia

PLANET World Music & Dance Series

Thu 19 Jul 2012

Enjoy a musical experience that successfully integrates the live fusion of native, contemporary and western styles of Melanesian Reggae, Hip Hop and dance…where urban meets island.

Uniquely distinct from other sound s around Oceanic regions, enjoy a stellar line-up of talented and gifted Melanesian artists from Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and the South Seas. Featuring local songstress Georgia Corowa (South Sea Island/Vanuatu) last seen at the Powerhouse in the highly acclaimed Singoat Sista.

(Current Line up GEORGIA COROWA(Sth sea/vanuatu), JAGARIZZAR, JAMIE LEE(Png) NIUNA K(Solomon Islands) act from Vanuatu or New Cal to be announced)

Duration: 90mins

Line Up:

Georgia Corowa (Southsea/Vanuatu)
Jagarizzar (Papua New Guinea)
Niuna K (Solomon islands)
Cathy Lee (Papua New Guinea)

PLANET is the Brisbane Powerhouse dedicated world music and dance program delivered in partnership with BEMAC. This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

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Category Cost Date/Time Venue  
Music
Full $30
Concession $25
Visy Theatre
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