Festival of Tibet » Concerts http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au <span style="font-size:130%">Om Ma Ni Pad Mey Hum - Jewel in the Lotus</span><br /> BRISBANE POWERHOUSE, 1st - 5th February 2012<br /><span style="font-weight:normal">“For as long as space endures, and for as long as living beings remain, until then may I too abide to dispel the misery of the world.” –Shanti Deva</span> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:15:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 RANGZEN: for TIBET with Love Concert http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au/concerts/rangzen-for-tibet-with-love-concert http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au/concerts/rangzen-for-tibet-with-love-concert#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:28:56 +0000 admin http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au/?p=644

In a journey into the world of Tibetan chants and ritual dances, the Monks of Tibet perform sacred rituals which embody the essence of secret tantric teachings. Tenzin Choegyal draws on his traditional Tibetan roots to create original and authentic musical compositions which uniquely express his cultural heritage. The Roaring Fire Choir of 50 voices with Tenzin, led by renowned musical director, Yani, presents an inspiring performance to complete a magical and moving evening of music.

Visy Theatre  Fri 3rd Feb 8pm $30 ($25con)   Phone Box Office (07) 3358 8600 or click

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Part of the Afternoon Planet series presented by BEMAC and Powerhouse for the Festival of Tibet, this free concert features the ever-popular Tibet2Timbuk2 and friends on the Turbine Platform.

Turbine  Sat 4th Feb 5pm FREE

]]> http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au/concerts/planet-bemac/feed 0 The TIBET Effect http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au/concerts/the-tibet-effect http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au/concerts/the-tibet-effect#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:26:39 +0000 admin http://www.festivaloftibet.com.au/?p=649 Be the first audience ever to experience the new collaborative work, The Tibet Effect, featuring Indian based Tibetan poet, author and activist, Tenzin Tsundue, the Tashi Lhunpo Monks, Katherine Philp (cello), Shen Flindell (tabla), Peter Hunt (trumpet) and Tenzin Choegyal (dranyen, flute, vocals). Through poetry, narrative, music and chant, The Tibet Effect opens a door to the Tibetan refugee experience, the hopes, fears and dreams of those who long for justice. Enlightening and often amusing, The Tibet Effect will certainly create ripples within all who witness it.

Tenzin Tsundue is an award winning author, poet and activist who resides in Dharamsala, India.  Named by the Indian edition of the fashion magazine Elle as one of India’s 50 ‘most stylish people of 2002’. He has published three books, his writings winning the Outlook-Picador Award for Non-Fiction in 2001. The charismatic Tenzin Tsundue has been wearing his red headband for eight years and pledges not to remove it until Tibet is free.

Visy Theatre  Sat 4th Feb 8pm $30 ($25con)   Phone Box Office (07) 3358 8600 or click

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