John Larkin began life as a professional soccer player but was forced to retire at twenty-one due to a serious knee injury and an even more serious bout of apathy. Disillusioned and heartbroken, he backpacked around Europe for a year, and was bitten by the writing bug while sitting in a café in Paris reading […]
Toshinori Sakamoto is a master TAIKO drummer. He has founded RINDO DAIKO in Kyushu as well as several Taiko teams in Melbourne since settling here in ’95. He performs regularly in Festivals and schools throughout Australia and Japan. Anne Norman is a highly acclaimed musician and composer who took up the shakuhachi in 1986 while […]
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 […]
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. […]
Driven by Alana’s wild violin, chased by accordion and double bass, Vardos have been performing in Australia and internationally for over ten years. Vardos learnt to play this beautiful music in Hungarian folk music schools and remote Transylvanian villages. They have also learnt irresistible songs and infectious dances which are energetic and fun. Alana tells […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mandy Ord’s first graphic novel Rooftops was published in 2008, followed by her second book Sensitive Creatures, published in 2011. Mandy’s comic stories have also been included in a variety of local and international publications, such as Meanjin, The Age A2, Voiceworks, The Australian Rationalist Magazine, The Wheeler Centre website, Trouble Magazine, SBS Cornerfold, Going […]
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 […]
Philip Wilcox is an awarded and published full-time poet, touring nationally and internationally. He is an Australian Poetry Slam champion and two-time New South Wales Poetry Slam champion. He has performed everywhere from the Tedx stage, the Sydney Opera House and writing festivals all over the world. Philip’s first collection Beetle Prayer was released in […]