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WALA

When the power of percussion meets dazzling vocal harmony in the dance of life. A dynamic fusion of drumming, dance, percussion and soaring vocal harmonies. Three passionate, exuberant and talented performers present audiences with an exciting display of Ghanaian culture. (Two of the three performers will attend.) Odai: To see Wala’s spirited lead-vocalist Odai perform […]

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Toshi Sakamoto & Noriko Tadano

Toshinori Sakamoto is an experienced and acclaimed Taiko Master. He founded RINDO DAIKO in Kyushu as well as several Taiko teams in Melbourne since settling here in 1995. Noriko Tadano is an exceptional Shamisen player and singer currently gaining national and international recognition for her craft. Toshi & Noriko perform together in Wa-sa-bi, and are […]

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Valanga Khoza

VALANGA KHOZA is a consummate storyteller and musician, shaping tales of his life into captivating presentations. Valanga was born in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. He grew up in a traditional setting surrounded by lively singing, drumming and dancing. The Limpopo area is rich in traditional healers, orators and storytellers, highly respected throughout Africa. […]

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Singh Sisters

The three Singh sisters, Jamel, Harsel and Parvyn, were brought up dancing and singing on stage with their father Dya Singh. They have travelled around the world and bring their excitement and experience to each performance. Presentations and performances are available either solo or duo (two of the three sisters, or one accompanied by a […]

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Starrs Productions

Starrs Productions presents fun and educational plays in schools. This series of anti-bullying plays help primary and secondary students work through various real-life problems and provide helpful advice and strategies on dealing with bullying, inside and outside of school, and online. The author, Trisha Starrs, has been writing, performing and directing plays for young people […]

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Jenny Ellis

Jenny Ellis has been a puppeteer for over fifteen years. She has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Puppetry from the Victorian College of the Arts. In 2012 she was awarded a major fellowship with the Mike Walsh Foundation to research contemporary puppetry in Europe. Jenny was a Researcher for the NSW Minister for Education from 2003-2005, […]

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Leigh Hobbs

Leigh Hobbs has illustrated many children’s books as well as having his cartoon illustrations appear in newspapers. He also paints, draws and sculpts, his Flinders Street Railway Station teapot is in the National Gallery of Victoria and he has worked on Luna Park both in Sydney and Melbourne. Leigh has built a cult following among […]

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Philip Green

Combining the knowledge of David Attenborough, the humour of Robin Williams and the daring of Indiana Jones, Philip’s infectious enthusiasm and expertise has been shared with over 280,000 students throughout Australia, USA, Central America and NZ, and has visited over 1200 schools in Australia alone presenting his range of highly acclaimed eco-science shows. Philip Green […]

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Richard Scholes

Richard Scholes is a multi-award winning entertainer, scientist and teacher. Richard’s life has been a unique blend of academic life and performing arts. Richard has a Bachelor of Education and has also won Australian Stage Magician of the Year and twice won Queensland Entertainer of the Year. He has studied mime, mask and commedia in […]

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Anne Norman

Anne Norman is a master musician, composer and shakuhachi player who regularly performs in concert halls, festivals and schools both as a soloist and in collaboration with a diverse range of musicians throughout Australia and overseas. From traditional and contemporary art music, to cross-over world fusion and free-form improv with musicians of various cultural heritages, […]

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