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Community Festival celebrates Japanese Culture
Bonsai The Imagination Tree held an open day on Saturday 4th September at their site 136 York Road Mt. Evelyn. The Social Enterprise provides opportunities for people with mental illness to return to work in a supportive environment. Knoxbrooke Incorporated took on the auspicing of the Social Enterprise last July after EACH, Social Firms Australia and Social Ventures Australia withdrew from the venture. It is now a part of Knoxbrookes ‘Yarra View Nursery’ which provides employment to over 100 people with a disability or psychiatric illness. Chris Sirre the Manager of Bonsai said that the day started with a bang as Brian Sampson entertained and informed us with a BIG demo. He is a specialist in Saikei. Pat Kennedy was there selling his magnificent handmade pots. Maurice and Chris conducted well attended a Bonsai clinics from 11.00am-12.30pm and from 2.30pm-4.00pm.
1.00 – 1.30 Ikebana demonstration by Shoso Shimbo. Shoso was selected by Belle magazine as “one of Australia’s top floral designers” and has won many awards including the Gold award at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Shoso is a certified teacher in the Sogetsu style of Ikebana and several of his students will also exhibit their work.
“one of Australia’s top floral designers”
1.30 – 2.00 Fuefukuro – Japanese drums and flutes
1.30 – 2.00 Noriko Tadano – shamisen, is a three-stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument played with a plectrum. Noriko will have her latest CD on sale at the nursery
1.30 – 2.00 Anne Norman – shakuhachi. In 2004, Anne performed at the International Shakuhachi Festival in New York City
The performances of Shoso and Wadaiko Rindo are brought to us by Artsinpire designers of small-group, fully-escorted, affordable, special-interest tours to Japan. www.artsinspire.com.au
Fuefukuro
Formed in 2008, Fuefukuro consists of 3 passionate musicians who bring their diverse talents together to play both traditional and original pieces using timeless instruments like the Shinobue(Japanese bamboo flute), the Taiko drums, the Chappa (Japanese small hand Cymbals). Inspired by Japanese mythology Fuefukuro’s music is a visual spectacle that thrills its audience with captivating melodies and rythms combined with graceful dance moves.
Act Name : Noriko Tadano
(Noriko Tadano Bio)
Noriko Tadano plays both traditional Japanese folk songs (Minyo) as well as original pieces on the Tsugaru Shamisen (Japanese Banjo). She has been playing Shamisen since she was 6 years old and has performed in Japan and at Festivals and events all over Australia. Noriko's ability and drive to cross over between traditional and modern Japanese music has recently seen her perform with renowned blues and jazz musicians as well as traditional Japanese musicians. While traditional Minyo depicts the life and feelings of 'older' Japan, centering on the themes of love, family and the close connection with nature, Noriko's original pieces explore feelings and experiences through melodic notes and often heart pounding beats.
Noriko Performance History (2010)
Contact Details
Noriko Tadano (Performers Representative)
E-mail: norikotadano@hotmail.com
Web site: www.myspace.com/norikotadano
Mobile: +61 (0)416 529 907
Address: 2/3 Moray street, Fawkner, VIC, 3060 Australia
Bonsai The imagination Tree link - www.sashieda.com.au
Community Festival celebrates Japanese Culture Bonsai The Imagination Tree held an open day on Saturday 4th September at their site 136 York Road Mt. Evelyn. The Social Enterprise provides opportunities for people with mental illness to return to work in a supportive environment. Knoxbrooke Incorporated took on the auspicing of the Social Enterprise last July after EACH, Social Firms Australia and Social Ventures Australia withdrew from the venture. It is now a part of Knoxbrookes ‘Yarra View Nursery’ which provides employment to over 100 people with a disability or psychiatric illness. Chris Sirre the Manager of Bonsai said that the day started with a bang as Brian Sampson entertained and informed us with a BIG demo. He is a specialist in Saikei. Pat Kennedy was there selling his magnificent handmade pots. Maurice and Chris conducted well attended a Bonsai clinics from 11.00am-12.30pm and from 2.30pm-4.00pm.
1.00 – 1.30 Ikebana demonstration by Shoso Shimbo. Shoso was selected by Belle magazine as “one of Australia’s top floral designers” and has won many awards including the Gold award at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Shoso is a certified teacher in the Sogetsu style of Ikebana and several of his students will also exhibit their work. “one of Australia’s top floral designers”
1.30 – 2.00 Fuefukuro – Japanese drums and flutes
1.30 – 2.00 Noriko Tadano – shamisen, is a three-stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument played with a plectrum. Noriko will have her latest CD on sale at the nursery
1.30 – 2.00 Anne Norman – shakuhachi. In 2004, Anne performed at the International Shakuhachi Festival in New York City
The performances of Shoso and Wadaiko Rindo are brought to us by Artsinpire designers of small-group, fully-escorted, affordable, special-interest tours to Japan. www.artsinspire.com.au
Fuefukuro Formed in 2008, Fuefukuro consists of 3 passionate musicians who bring their diverse talents together to play both traditional and original pieces using timeless instruments like the Shinobue(Japanese bamboo flute), the Taiko drums, the Chappa (Japanese small hand Cymbals). Inspired by Japanese mythology Fuefukuro’s music is a visual spectacle that thrills its audience with captivating melodies and rythms combined with graceful dance moves.
Act Name : Noriko Tadano
(Noriko Tadano Bio)
Noriko Tadano plays both traditional Japanese folk songs (Minyo) as well as original pieces on the Tsugaru Shamisen (Japanese Banjo). She has been playing Shamisen since she was 6 years old and has performed in Japan and at Festivals and events all over Australia. Noriko's ability and drive to cross over between traditional and modern Japanese music has recently seen her perform with renowned blues and jazz musicians as well as traditional Japanese musicians. While traditional Minyo depicts the life and feelings of 'older' Japan, centering on the themes of love, family and the close connection with nature, Noriko's original pieces explore feelings and experiences through melodic notes and often heart pounding beats.
Noriko Performance History (2010) - Music TV show appearance “Spicks and Specks” at ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
- WOMADelaide with George Kamikawa
- Soccer World Cup 2010 FIFA Fun Fest in Sydney Darling Harbour
- “Mix it Up” concert at the Arts Centre Haymer Hall Melbourne, VIC
- Australia Day Voyages Music Event at Melbourne Federation Square (Up coming)
- Japanese Festival Matsuri on Mobara in Mowson Lake, South Australia
- Woodford Folk Festival in Sunshine Coast, QLD (2009)
- Japan Australia Music Goodwill Mission Concert at Sydney Opera House, NSW
- ABC Music Deli concert at Recital Centre, Melbourne Vic
- All Japan International Tsugaru Shamisen Competition in Hirosaki City Japan -Received Head Judge’s Special Award
ABC Music Deli Concert at Iwaki Auditorium with in Melbourne Vic - Japanese Festival Matsuri on Mobara in Mowson Lake, South Australia
- Sakura Matsuri at Cowra Japanese Garden in Cowra NSW
- The Royal Melbourne Show Vic
- Woodend Winter Art Festival Vic
- Japan Festival in Melbourne presented by Japan Club of Victoria
- Melbourne Jazz Fringe Festival with Gerry Hale - Received The Atlantis Studio Performer Award
- Port Fairy Folk Festival Vic
- Osaka festival in Melbourne sponsored by City of Melbourne
- Heywood Wood, Wine & Rose Festival Vic
- Summer Festival in Sydney Darling Harbor
- St.Kilda Festival sponsored by City of Port Philip Melbourne
Contact Details
Noriko Tadano (Performers Representative)
E-mail: norikotadano@hotmail.com
Web site: www.myspace.com/norikotadano
Mobile: +61 (0)416 529 907
Address: 2/3 Moray street, Fawkner, VIC, 3060 Australia
Bonsai The imagination Tree link - www.sashieda.com.au