Music knows no boundaries. It transcends language, culture, and borders, weaving its way into the very fabric of our existence.

This concert honours the importance of both music and culture in our lives, and sharing music and culture brings us a greater appreciation of diversity and the importance of multiplicity.

Mother's have sung lullabies to their children cradled in their arms in every culture, songs and dance have marked commemorative passages of life throughout the world, the sharing of music is universal and a tradition for the majority of us all.

On this special week to mark unity, we honour the diverse sounds and rhythms that form the tapestry of world music, connecting people across the globe in a harmonious symphony of unity here in Otautahi and Aotearoa. https://www.unityweek.co.nz/

We offer a small taste of some of the diverse groups that gather to continue their musical traditions here in Christchurch. It is an honour to have these groups so willingly share their heritage with us, so we can both appreciate and learn from their traditions, and pave the way for a better understanding with the hope of gaining a sense of unity, awareness and respect.

There will be local talent sharing their heritage with you, offering you a wide and diverse variety that reflect the collaborations we experience in our community. Following the tangata whenua tradition, the opening and closing of the concert will be Maori, creating a special atmosphere for a variety of performers offering their traditional taonga including Australian, Dutch, New Zealand, Chinese.....

A night of cross cultural reflection assured.

Members $15, Non-Members $20 and Students with ID $5

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Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm
VENUE: Irish Society Hall, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking.

PLEASE BRING CASH For: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break and the club raffle.
Bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available for purchases only, no cash-out facility.
Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes.
Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases.