Wan Solwora

FEATURING GEORGE TELEK AND THE NARASIRATO PAN PIPERS, DIRECTED BY DAVID BRIDIE 

Wan Solwora translates as OneOcean, One People and is an unforgettable celebration of the sound, the music and the spirit of the Melanesian islands of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. 

With a captivating blend of bamboo pipes, bush bass, the polyrhythmic pulse of the ukulele and soaring traditional voices, ARIA Award winning George Telek and his band are joined by the Narasirato Pan Pipers and special guest Jeremy Jongsma in this energetic and joyous concert. 

Telek is a band, a man and, in some parts of the world, a legend. He has been at the forefront of the Papua New Guinea music scene for more than twenty years. 

Surrounded by virgin rainforest and idyllic lagoons, the Narasirato Pan Pipers live at the end of a mangrove forest in the Solomon Islands. Their swooping vocals, wooden drums, conch shells and dance create an uplifting and unique performance, praised by audiences for its pure energy. 

Together they create the magical energy, beauty and sound of the islands right here in Brisbane. 

Free pre-show entertainment from 6pm on the Turbine Platform co-presented with BEMAC.  

7.30pm     Act One: Narasirito Pan Pipers + Jeremy Jongsma
8.20pm     Interval
8.40pm     Act Two: Wan Solwora
Duration   2hrs 15 minutes, including interval

Planet is the Brisbane Powerhouse dedicated world music and dance program. This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Please note: Unfortunately the artists from Vanuatu are no longer available for this performance.