With many of the amazing musical acts already covered, the fourth and final day of WOMADelaide was an opportunity to check some of the other happenings around Botanic Park.
Mad March is here and Womadelaide is back, much to the joy of music and culture lovers. With music, food, shopping, dancing and a range of workshops, there is always something for everyone, including the kids.
WOMADelaide, one of Australia’s favourite outdoor festivals, returned to the lovely Botanic Park in Adelaide once again from March 7-10th 2014. See if you were snapped in our socials!
WOMADelaide, one of Australia’s favourite outdoor festivals, returned to the lovely Botanic Park in Adelaide once again again from March 7-10th 2014.
A great start to day 3 of WOMADelaide saw Aussie legends of Aboriginal rock Coloured Stone bringing their earthy songs to the table which were layered with didgeridoo, some electric guitar, and stunning vocals in backup singer Cee-Cee Honeybee.
Earlier in the day Azadoota (Iraq/Aus) opened the Speakers Corner stage with a colourful and bright set consisting of some distinctly Middle Eastern sounds whilst Hanggai (China) once again took the crowd on a Mongolian horseback journey with their high-energy Mongolian influences.
The lovely Botanic Park once again comes alive with the sounds and smells of the world, and this year’s lineup for WOMADelaide is as impressive as ever. Opening night weather was perfect for the launch of The World’s Festival, and the acts on offer did not disappoint one bit.
Many Australians would now be aware of Mikhael Paskalev, the undie-clad Norwegian singer behind the catchy hit I Spy, which came in at Number 75 on the Triple J Hottest 100 last year. The film clip depicts Paskalev in a total reinvention of Tom Cruise's famous undie dance scene in Risky Business, which Paskalev takes to new heights.
The countdown to Adelaide's landmark festival of Music and Dance is upon us, and this years spectacular lineup will feature over 500 performers from 25 countries over the four days of WOMADelaide. (Mar 7-10)
Music Editor Darren Hassan had the opportunity to speak with charming Norwegian singer/musician Mikhael Paskalev about his upcoming WOMAD tour and new album ‘What’s Life Without Losers’, both happening in March.
“From simple tribal rhythms and complicated jazz, to dance-inspiring party tunes, KOJO’s Content Director Richard Coburn and VFX team have given the sounds of WOMADelaide a physical form, bringing out the unique and energetic vibe of the festival.”
“I can’t wait to share my new music with the always amazing WOMADelaide crowd”, Lior said of playing his new material for the first time.
Music Editor Darren Hassan spoke with Yilichi from Chinese musical act ‘Hanggai’ about their upcoming Womadelaide tour and new album, which will be coming out soon.
Few ensembles in the world of Australian jazz have made a mark upon the international circuit the way progressive jazz trio The Necks have. Forging a 25 year career as an innovative, mesmerising live act, the group return to our shores to tour the release of their 17th full length release, “Open”. The Necks have, […]
WOMADelaide today released the full schedule for The Planet Talks, a program of stimulating six one-hour sessions dealing with our sustainable relationship with the planet, to be held between 8-10 March.
The first in a series of spotlights on various shows and events in the 2014 Adelaide Fringe .
Adelaide Festival Centre's 'Sessions 2014' presented the return of Babylon Circus with their blend of eclectic gypsy rock.
WOMADelaide – ‘the world’s festival’, today revealed the extraordinary full program for its 2014 festival of music, arts and dance to be held in Adelaide’s Botanic Park, from Friday 7 to Monday 10 March.
WOMADelaide today announced celebrated English folk rock singer-songwriter, Billy Bragg will perform on the closing night of its March 2014 festival.
Tourism Minister Leon Bignell said this year’s event provided a $36.6 million economic benefit to the South Australian economy.