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Songs of Hope and Healing – Benefit Concert

Name: Songs of Hope and Healing - Benefit Concert
SKU: 11536
Price: 49.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

Start

June 7, 2022 7:00 pm

End

June 7, 2022 8:30 pm

Address

QPAC Concert Hall, Cultural Precinct, Cnr Grey and Melbourne Street, QLD 4101 View map

Website

https://www.qpac.com.au/event/songs_of_hope_healing_22?special=797856a4

$49.00 inc. GST

Join Australian soul and blues singer Mahalia Barnes – together with a cast of over 80 singers and musicians – in this uplifting benefit concert inspired by music, cultures and faiths from around the world and staged to raise funds for HEAL, a charity providing expressive therapies to young people from refugee backgrounds.

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Join Australian soul and blues singer Mahalia Barnes – together with a cast of over 80 singers and musicians – in this uplifting benefit concert inspired by music, cultures and faiths from around the world to raise funds for HEAL’s expressive therapies programs in schools for young people from refugee backgrounds.

Mahalia, the daughter of Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes, will be joined in QPAC’s Concert Hall by Irish folk band Sásta, Grammy nominated artist Tenzin Choegyal appearing as part of Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra, QPAC ensemble in residence JADE New World Collective, soloist Deline Briscoe and the magnificent voices of the QPAC Chamber Choir.

Hosted by award-winning human rights champion Mariam Veiszadeh, enjoy an evening of world music and connection in this family event while supporting a great cause that’s close to home.

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Acknowledgement of Country

QPASTT acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land where we live and work and we pay our respect to their cultures, their ancestors and their elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise the continuing trauma caused by losses of children, language, lore and land and the impact that this continues to have on psychological, physical and spiritual wellbeing. We recognise that since time immemorial, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have nurtured communities of belonging and thriving and we work in solidarity towards a future of healing and justice.

QPASTT is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment for people from all genders, sexualities, religions and cultures – for our clients, communities and our staff.

QPASTT is committed to the safety and protection of children, young adults and vulnerable people in all its work. When entering our offices or engaging in our programs, staff, volunteers and contractors are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with QPASTT core values and the safeguarding practices which are inherent in all QPASTT policies. QPASTT provides a welcoming, inclusive, trusted, and safe environment for all clients while acknowledging the importance of establishing and maintaining clear professional boundaries that protect everyone and promote safety.