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SUMMARY:Bread\, Circuses and Home -Thukral and Tagra
DESCRIPTION:  \nBread\, Circuses and Home is a performative installation to unfold at Fed Square\, drawing inspiration from the site of Akhara\, the wrestling ground. \nConsume the sights\, tastes and sounds of Punjab in this vibrant installation and performance series about migration and resilience. \nBread\, Circuses and Home is a free public installation and mini-festival by innovative Delhi-based artist duo Jiten Thukral (Jalandhar\, Punjab) and Sumir Tagra (New Delhi). \nInspired by the artists’ research in Melbourne and their ongoing work with migrant communities\, this work takes its cue from the urgent agricultural crisis faced by Punjabi farmers in India. Year on year\, generational divisions of land\, climate change\, politics and inadequate laws have severely affected Punjabi farmers’ livelihoods\, forcing many to relocate their lives\, including to Australia. \nBread\, Circuses and Home is a collaboration with Melbourne’s diverse Punjabi communities and a celebration of the unique ways that cultures adapt\, survive and transform in the wake of international migration. Drawing inspiration from the act of kushti (a form of traditional Indian wrestling) and the wrestling ground Akhara\, Bread\, Circuses and Home is a free\, vibrant display of Punjabi folk music\, radio programming and interactive game plays will also accompany the installation. \nGather with the Punjabi community to learn\, share meals\, reflect and celebrate. \n\n\n\nFriday 28 Feb (opening night) \n6 – 8pm \nKushti wrestling demonstrations \nSpoken word poetry by Sukhjit Khalsa \nTraditional Sitar played by Rajbir Singh \nBhangra dancing by Bhangranation DHOLWISE \nMusic by Karamveer Singh \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nSaturday 1 March \n3 – 6pm \nKushti wrestling demonstrations \nMending circle with Manjari \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nSunday 2 March \n3 – 6pm \nMending circle with Manjari \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nMonday 3 March \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nTuesday 4 March \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nWednesday 5 March \n6 – 8pm \nMending circle with Manjari \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nThursday 6 March \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nFriday 7 March \n6 – 8pm \nChildren’s Kushti wrestling demonstrations \nBhangra dancing by Bhangranation DHOLWISE \nTabla and string performance by Kul \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nSaturday 8 March \n3 – 5pm \nChildren’s Kushti wrestling demonstrations \nBhangra Dancing and Dohl drummer by Sapphire Dance \nMusic by Karamveer Singh \nTabla and string performance by Kul \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nSunday 9 March \n11 – 1pm \nChildren’s Kushti wrestling \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nMonday 10 March \n11am – 1pm \nMending circle with Manjari \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE HERE: Bread\, Circuses and Home | Asia TOPA
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/bread-circuses-and-home-thukral-and-tagra/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:Federation Square\, Swanston St & Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Bread\, Circuses and Home -Thukral and Tagra
DESCRIPTION:  \nBread\, Circuses and Home is a performative installation to unfold at Fed Square\, drawing inspiration from the site of Akhara\, the wrestling ground. \nConsume the sights\, tastes and sounds of Punjab in this vibrant installation and performance series about migration and resilience. \nBread\, Circuses and Home is a free public installation and mini-festival by innovative Delhi-based artist duo Jiten Thukral (Jalandhar\, Punjab) and Sumir Tagra (New Delhi). \nInspired by the artists’ research in Melbourne and their ongoing work with migrant communities\, this work takes its cue from the urgent agricultural crisis faced by Punjabi farmers in India. Year on year\, generational divisions of land\, climate change\, politics and inadequate laws have severely affected Punjabi farmers’ livelihoods\, forcing many to relocate their lives\, including to Australia. \nBread\, Circuses and Home is a collaboration with Melbourne’s diverse Punjabi communities and a celebration of the unique ways that cultures adapt\, survive and transform in the wake of international migration. Drawing inspiration from the act of kushti (a form of traditional Indian wrestling) and the wrestling ground Akhara\, Bread\, Circuses and Home is a free\, vibrant display of Punjabi folk music\, radio programming and interactive game plays will also accompany the installation. \nGather with the Punjabi community to learn\, share meals\, reflect and celebrate. \n\n\n\nFriday 28 Feb (opening night) \n6 – 8pm \nKushti wrestling demonstrations \nSpoken word poetry by Sukhjit Khalsa \nTraditional Sitar played by Rajbir Singh \nBhangra dancing by Bhangranation DHOLWISE \nMusic by Karamveer Singh \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nSaturday 1 March \n3 – 6pm \nKushti wrestling demonstrations \nMending circle with Manjari \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nSunday 2 March \n3 – 6pm \nMending circle with Manjari \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nMonday 3 March \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nTuesday 4 March \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nWednesday 5 March \n6 – 8pm \nMending circle with Manjari \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nThursday 6 March \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nFriday 7 March \n6 – 8pm \nChildren’s Kushti wrestling demonstrations \nBhangra dancing by Bhangranation DHOLWISE \nTabla and string performance by Kul \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nSaturday 8 March \n3 – 5pm \nChildren’s Kushti wrestling demonstrations \nBhangra Dancing and Dohl drummer by Sapphire Dance \nMusic by Karamveer Singh \nTabla and string performance by Kul \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nSunday 9 March \n11 – 1pm \nChildren’s Kushti wrestling \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \nMonday 10 March \n11am – 1pm \nMending circle with Manjari \nFarmer is a Wrestler (Interactive game) \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE HERE: Bread\, Circuses and Home | Asia TOPA
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/bread-circuses-and-home-thukral-and-tagra/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Federation Square\, Swanston St & Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Ramayana and other tales\, with live score by Hari Sivanesan
DESCRIPTION:  \nSee a series of classic Indian silent films based on legendary tales\, paired with original live music score by Hari Sivanesan. \nHari Sivanesan and the South Asian Music Ensemble present four Kathas with an immersive contemporary and classical Indian score. This rare screening includes films directed by India’s most prolific directors of the silent cinema era – Baburao Painter and Dadasaheb Phalke. These films are partially ‘lost’ films\, as only parts of them remain. This screening features the remaining film that has been carefully restored and digitised by the National Film Archive of India. \nPack a picnic and pull up a deck chair – and join us in celebrating the magic of the early days of Indian cinema\, the stories from our grandmothers\, on the Big Screen. \nPresented by Fed Square\, in partnership with Insite Arts. \nFilm program\nShree Krishna Janma (1918)\, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke\nThis film narrates the miraculous birth and early life of Krishna\, destined to overthrow the tyrant King Kansa. \nRaja Harishchandra (1913)\, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke\nRaja Harishchandra tells the story of King Harishchandra\, who when faced with a series of trials that strip him of his kingdom\, family\, and comfort\, Harishchandra refuses to compromise on his principles\, even at great personal cost. \nLanka Dahan (1918)\, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke\nLanka Dahan is a pivotal episode from the Ramayana\, focusing on Hanuman’s journey to Lanka to locate Sita\, held captive by the demon king Ravana. \nSati Savitri (1927)\, directed by Baburao Painter\nBased on the story from the Mahabharata\, Sati Savitri recounts the tale of Savitri\, a devoted wife determined to defy fate to save her husband\, Satyavan\, from death. Through her dedication and unwavering faith\, Savitri confronts Yama\, the god of death\, and cleverly negotiates for Satyavan’s life. \nBhakta Prahlad (1926) by Dadasaaheb Phalke\nDrawn from the Vishnu Purana\, this legend tells of Prahlad (Gangaram)\, the son of the demon tyrant Hiranyakshapu (Bachu). Prahlad disobeys his father by worshipping the latter’s hated enemy\, Vishnu (Datar). He undergoes tortures\, including being burnt in oil\, trampled beneath an elephant and poisoning\, until\, finally\, Vishnu appears from a pillar in his Narasimha guise to overwhelm the demon.\n \nAbout Hari Sivanesan\nInternationally acclaimed composer\, veena virtuoso\, multi-instrumentalist\, and curator Hari Sivanesan belongs to a diverse new generation of Indian classical-contemporary artists. UK-born\, Hari’s unique style is the experimental answer to his Sri Lankan-Tamil Heritage and training in South Indian and Western classical music. Hari’s global career began at 13\, when he was chosen by sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar to play on his Chants of India record\, produced by the late George Harrison. \nHari has toured extensively across the UK\, US\, and Europe and pioneered partnerships with BBC Radio\, TV and Proms\, WOMAD UK\, Royal Opera House\, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra\, Multicultural Arts Victoria and Bunjil Place. He brings together a stack of exciting South Asian talents create the unique soundscape for films Sati Savitri\, Raja Harishcandra\, Shree Krishna Janma and Lanka Dahan. \nCredits\nHari Sivanesan – Composer/Musical Director\, Veena & Vocals\nPirashanna Thevarajah – Multi Instruments\nRavi Madhawan – Multi Instruments\nSubramanya Shastri – Bansari (flute)\nChris Lewis – Percussion & Drums \nCheck out the full program of free live music\, outdoor cinema and community events on as part of Open Air in the Square. \nREAD MORE: https://fedsquare.com/events/ramayana-and-other-tales-with-live-score-by-hari-sivanesan
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/ramayana-and-other-tales-with-live-score-by-hari-sivanesan/
LOCATION:Federation Square\, Swanston St & Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Bunyi Bunyi Bumi
DESCRIPTION:  \nThrumming with dance\, body percussion\, syncopated rhythms\, and stunning visuals\, the performance unites Aboriginal\, Torres Strait Islander\, and Indonesian artists in a powerful rebuke of colonial amnesia. \nA groundbreaking commission\, Bunyi Bunyi Bumi replaces tired narratives of trade and Empire with truth\, resistance\, and resilience. Co-directed by raymond d. blanco (Yadhaigana & Erub) and Dr. Priya Srinivasan\, in collaboration with Waangenga Blanco\, Alfira O’Sullivan\, and Murtala\, this contemporary work uses immersive choreography to celebrate the interconnectedness of cultures. \nGET TICKETS HERE: Bunyi Bunyi Bumi | Asia TOPA
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/bunyi-bunyi-bumi/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Federation Square\, Swanston St & Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Bunyi Bunyi Bumi
DESCRIPTION:  \nThrumming with dance\, body percussion\, syncopated rhythms\, and stunning visuals\, the performance unites Aboriginal\, Torres Strait Islander\, and Indonesian artists in a powerful rebuke of colonial amnesia. \nA groundbreaking commission\, Bunyi Bunyi Bumi replaces tired narratives of trade and Empire with truth\, resistance\, and resilience. Co-directed by raymond d. blanco (Yadhaigana & Erub) and Dr. Priya Srinivasan\, in collaboration with Waangenga Blanco\, Alfira O’Sullivan\, and Murtala\, this contemporary work uses immersive choreography to celebrate the interconnectedness of cultures. \nGET TICKETS HERE: Bunyi Bunyi Bumi | Asia TOPA
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/bunyi-bunyi-bumi/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Federation Square\, Swanston St & Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Glass Beams\, TAMTAM and Shio
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe like to party. We’re throwing an enormous party with Fed Square to open the festival. Expect big vibes and spectacular celebration of Eastern-fusion contemporary music\, featuring major headliner Glass Beams and international acts. \nWe’re throwing an enormous block-style party with Fed Square to open Asia TOPA. \nIt’s a free\, all-ages concert not to be missed\, featuring Glass Beams. \nExpect big vibes and infinite good times. \nJapanese born and Melbourne-based Shio will open the night\, setting the mood by spinning ambient textures and electric pulses that make for the perfect segue into an unforgettable night. \nTokyo-based experimental pop band TAMTAM sets the mood at dusk with their innovative fusion of jazz stylings\, soul grooves and psych pop beats. \nAs night descends\, get ready to be entranced by psychedelic Indian-Western fusion sensation Glass Beams. Hidden behind their golden web masks\, they’ll carry you on an electronica-infused journey where old meets new\, where cultures collide – and are reborn. \n\nREAD MORE: Fed Square x Asia TOPA Live | Asia TOPA
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/glass-beams-tamtam-and-shio/
LOCATION:Federation Square\, Swanston St & Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Bunyi Bunyi Bumi
DESCRIPTION:  \nThrumming with dance\, body percussion\, syncopated rhythms\, and stunning visuals\, the performance unites Aboriginal\, Torres Strait Islander\, and Indonesian artists in a powerful rebuke of colonial amnesia. \nA groundbreaking commission\, Bunyi Bunyi Bumi replaces tired narratives of trade and Empire with truth\, resistance\, and resilience. Co-directed by raymond d. blanco (Yadhaigana & Erub) and Dr. Priya Srinivasan\, in collaboration with Waangenga Blanco\, Alfira O’Sullivan\, and Murtala\, this contemporary work uses immersive choreography to celebrate the interconnectedness of cultures. \nGET TICKETS HERE: Bunyi Bunyi Bumi | Asia TOPA
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/bunyi-bunyi-bumi/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Federation Square\, Swanston St & Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Bunyi Bunyi Bumi
DESCRIPTION:  \nThrumming with dance\, body percussion\, syncopated rhythms\, and stunning visuals\, the performance unites Aboriginal\, Torres Strait Islander\, and Indonesian artists in a powerful rebuke of colonial amnesia. \nA groundbreaking commission\, Bunyi Bunyi Bumi replaces tired narratives of trade and Empire with truth\, resistance\, and resilience. Co-directed by raymond d. blanco (Yadhaigana & Erub) and Dr. Priya Srinivasan\, in collaboration with Waangenga Blanco\, Alfira O’Sullivan\, and Murtala\, this contemporary work uses immersive choreography to celebrate the interconnectedness of cultures. \nGET TICKETS HERE: Bunyi Bunyi Bumi | Asia TOPA
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/bunyi-bunyi-bumi/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Federation Square\, Swanston St & Flinders St\,\, Melbourne\, Melbourne City\, 3000\, Australia
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