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SUMMARY:Mixed Race Tape
DESCRIPTION:A raw and powerful autobiographical performance from South-Australian hip-hop artist Kultar Ahluwalia. \n\n\nMixing hip-hop\, archival audio\, family interviews and spoken word\, Kultar explores identity\, masculinity\, mixed-culture family life and fatherhood. With Punjabi and Irish roots\, he shares the moments that shaped him and the connections that tie us together. \nA true DIY creator\, Kultar writes\, produces\, and records from his home studio. Rapper\, singer\, poet and producer\, he brings an honest and dynamic voice to the stage. \nKultar will be joined by special guest\, John Bartlett\, on keys.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/mixed-race-tape/
LOCATION:Riverside Theatre\, Corner Church and Market Streets\, Parramatta New South Wales 2150
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Sydney
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SUMMARY:LACRIMA - Perth
DESCRIPTION:  \nParis\, 2025. A prestigious fashion house receives an important commission – to create the wedding dress for a British royal princess. Beauty\, secrecy and power collide in this cinematic thriller – the story of the creation of a dress and the secret that ties it together.\nFrom a Parisian haute couture fashion house to an embroidery workshop in Mumbai\, to a lace atelier in Alençon\, invisible hands labour in silence\, stitching threads of ambition\, sacrifice and survival. All for a dress that will spend mere minutes in the spotlight. \nRenowned French director and filmmaker Caroline Guiela Nguyen pulls back the velvet curtain on the world of haute couture in LACRIMA. This is theatre as sharp as a needle – dazzling in its spectacle\, unflinching in its humanity\, unforgettable in its emotional impact. Following five-star\, sell-out seasons across Europe\, this extraordinary production now premieres in Australia. \nLACRIMA unfolds like a cinematic thriller. With its shifting plots and intersecting characters\, it has the grip of a Netflix binge – layered\, suspenseful and impossible to stop watching. \nGET TICKETS HERE: LACRIMA
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/lacrima-perth/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Heath Ledger Theatre\, State Theatre Centre of WA\, 174/176 William St\, Yandilup\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260205T190000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul – Arts Centre Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdsong is fleeting – like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nSongs of the Bulbul is a powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra – a moving meditation on freedom\, love and the soul’s search for the divine. \nInspired by an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity – a bird longing for spiritual enlightenment. As its final moments draw near\, sorrow gives way to serenity; its last song becomes its sweetest. This poetic tale of beauty and sacrifice reveals freedom found only in ultimate release. \n\nSongs of the Bulbul intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance with Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through a seamless blend of classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry and orchestral composition\, the work invites audiences into a transformative experience that transcends both physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul traces the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine? \nGET TICKETS HERE: Songs of the Bulbul
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul-arts-centre-melbourne/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\,\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul – Arts Centre Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdsong is fleeting – like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nSongs of the Bulbul is a powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra – a moving meditation on freedom\, love and the soul’s search for the divine. \nInspired by an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity – a bird longing for spiritual enlightenment. As its final moments draw near\, sorrow gives way to serenity; its last song becomes its sweetest. This poetic tale of beauty and sacrifice reveals freedom found only in ultimate release. \n\nSongs of the Bulbul intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance with Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through a seamless blend of classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry and orchestral composition\, the work invites audiences into a transformative experience that transcends both physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul traces the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine? \nGET TICKETS HERE: Songs of the Bulbul
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul-arts-centre-melbourne/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\,\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul – Arts Centre Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdsong is fleeting – like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nSongs of the Bulbul is a powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra – a moving meditation on freedom\, love and the soul’s search for the divine. \nInspired by an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity – a bird longing for spiritual enlightenment. As its final moments draw near\, sorrow gives way to serenity; its last song becomes its sweetest. This poetic tale of beauty and sacrifice reveals freedom found only in ultimate release. \n\nSongs of the Bulbul intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance with Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through a seamless blend of classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry and orchestral composition\, the work invites audiences into a transformative experience that transcends both physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul traces the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine? \nGET TICKETS HERE: Songs of the Bulbul
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul-arts-centre-melbourne/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\,\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity \n\n\n\n\n‘A tribute to my mother “Kay” … my smiling bulbul who left her cage. ’ – Aakash Odedra \nBirdsong is fleeting—like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nIn Persian culture\, nightingales or “Bulbuls” are deeply symbolic\, representing the soul’s yearning for unity with the divine. Their songs\, often directed towards the rose\, symbolise the earthly beauty and the divine beloved\, capturing the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Songs of the Bulbul is a new dance work by Aakash Odedra\, with choreography by Rani Khanam and music by Rushil Ranjan. Drawing inspiration from an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity. Bound by its constraints\, the bird’s despair deepens as its final moments approach. Yet\, it sings more sweetly as its end draws near\, delivering one last heartbreaking song before its soul departs. This tale of sacrifice and beauty explores freedom found only in the ultimate release. \nThe work intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance and Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through this collaboration\, the piece seamlessly blends classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry\, and orchestral elements\, inviting audiences into a transformative experience that transcends physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul explores the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Aakash Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine. \nPresented by Sydney Opera House supported by Manchester Camerata\, Jacob’s Pillow and British Council. Australian Tour Producer Far and Away Productions
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul/
LOCATION:Playhouse\, Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Conflictorium: A Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join for a private guided tour of Conflictorium\, an award-winning interactive exhibition from India that’s part of this year’s Sydney Festival. \n​Conflictorium is a sensory\, reflective space developed by artists\, mediators\, historians and peacebuilders. It explores how we live with disagreement\, complexity and contradiction – approaching conflict not as confrontation\, but as something we can engage with creatively through listening\, dialogue and repair.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/conflictorium-a-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Carriageworks\, 245 Wilson Street\,\, Eveleigh\, NSW\, 2015\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Sydney
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260126T110000
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SUMMARY:77th Republic Day Celebration - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:The 77th Republic Day Celebration in Melbourne is a special opportunity for the Indian community and friends of India to come together and honour the values of democracy\, unity and constitutional pride. Hosted by the Consulate General of India\, Melbourne\, the event will take place on Monday\, 26 January 2026\, at 344 St Kilda Road\, bringing people together for a meaningful morning of reflection\, tradition and community spirit. It’s a moment to celebrate India’s journey as a republic\, reconnect with shared heritage\, and mark the day with pride alongside fellow community members in a warm and inclusive setting.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/77th-republic-day-celebration-melbourne/
LOCATION:344 St Kilda Road Melbourne\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Community,Happening in Sydney
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260125T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260125T150000
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SUMMARY:LACRIMA - Sydney Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Princess of England is getting married: across the globe\, designers and artisans race against time to create a wedding gown fit for history. Under a shroud of secrecy\, a Parisian fashion house designs the gown; in Normandy\, lacemakers of Alençon craft its delicate flourishes; in Mumbai\, embroiderers weave shimmering motifs.\n\nThrough intertwining stories\, LACRIMA reveals the hidden human cost stitched into every seam. Director and playwright Caroline Guiela Nguyen combines meticulous research\, theatrical intimacy and cinematic scale in this ambitious production. Split-screen staging\, shifting sets and close-up video capture conjure the feel of a live film\, drawing audiences deep into the urgency and emotional stakes of the story.\n\nPerformed in French\, Tamil\, English and sign language\, with surtitles\, LACRIMA weaves themes of globalisation\, labour and beauty into a gripping and deeply human narrative.\n\nExperience a global theatre event: over three absorbing hours\, LACRIMA reveals the invisible threads connecting us all – and offers you a seat inside a landmark of contemporary theatre.\n\nMORE ABOUT THE EVENT: https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/lacrima
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/lacrima-sydney-festival/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:Rosyln Packer Theatre\, 22 Hickson Road Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Dawes Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Tamil Festival Australia 2026
DESCRIPTION:A festival for everyone\, all-day fun for the whole family. \nCelebrate culture\, community\, and togetherness at a vibrant multicultural carnival inspired by Thai Pongal and Tamil heritage\, and proudly shared with all of Victoria. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a full day of colour\, music\, food\, and fun in a warm\, family-friendly atmosphere. \n\nFrom exciting children’s rides\, adventure zones\, and creative activities to live cultural performances\, traditional games\, and interactive experiences\, there’s something for every age. Food lovers can explore a lively food village offering authentic Tamil flavours and diverse multicultural cuisine\, alongside a bustling marketplace of stalls to discover. \nWhat you’ll love is thrilling kids’ rides\, games\, and family entertainment\, spectacular live performances by local and international artists\, interactive cultural activities and traditional sports\, a vibrant marketplace and food village with flavours from many cultures\, community Pongal cooking and sharing\, and a high-energy live music concert to close the celebrations. \nCome along\, bring your family and friends\, and be part of a joyful day where cultures connect\, communities unite\, and everyone belongs. \nGET TICKETS HERE: https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/melbourne/whats-on/multicultural/the-tamil-festival-australia-2026
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/the-tamil-festival-australia-2026/
LOCATION:Event Central at Carrebean Park\, 1280 Ferntree Gully Rd\, Scoresby VIC 3179\, Australia\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3179\, Australia
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SUMMARY:LACRIMA - Sydney Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Princess of England is getting married: across the globe\, designers and artisans race against time to create a wedding gown fit for history. Under a shroud of secrecy\, a Parisian fashion house designs the gown; in Normandy\, lacemakers of Alençon craft its delicate flourishes; in Mumbai\, embroiderers weave shimmering motifs.\n\nThrough intertwining stories\, LACRIMA reveals the hidden human cost stitched into every seam. Director and playwright Caroline Guiela Nguyen combines meticulous research\, theatrical intimacy and cinematic scale in this ambitious production. Split-screen staging\, shifting sets and close-up video capture conjure the feel of a live film\, drawing audiences deep into the urgency and emotional stakes of the story.\n\nPerformed in French\, Tamil\, English and sign language\, with surtitles\, LACRIMA weaves themes of globalisation\, labour and beauty into a gripping and deeply human narrative.\n\nExperience a global theatre event: over three absorbing hours\, LACRIMA reveals the invisible threads connecting us all – and offers you a seat inside a landmark of contemporary theatre.\n\nMORE ABOUT THE EVENT: https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/lacrima
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/lacrima-sydney-festival/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Rosyln Packer Theatre\, 22 Hickson Road Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Dawes Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Raf-Saperra (Sydney Festival)
DESCRIPTION:  \nIf any artist best represents the musical melting pot of South London in 2025\, it’s Adeel Sardar Khan\, better known as Raf-Saperra. Originally breaking out as a filmmaker\, the Streatham Hill-raised firebrand found his musical spark by colliding the Punjabi folk music that shaped his early life with the hip-hop that moved the streets around him. \nBlowing up with the one-two punch of UK garage throwback “N.L.S. (Nach Le Soniye)” and the grimier “Modern Mirza’’\, both featured on his 2023 EP Ruff Around The Edges\, Raf-Saperra has barely paused for breath. Following a standout Boiler Room showcase in London celebrating Punjabi music\, the rap chameleon  released a bold new EP\, Renaissance\, featuring the bilingual banger “Ni Billo”. \nSaperra’s bhangra-laced bangers have stormed dancefloors from Berghain to Glastonbury. Don’t sleep on this superstar in the making. \nGET TICKETS HERE: https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/raf-saperra
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/raf-saperra-sydney-festival/
LOCATION:City Recital Hall\, Angel Place\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:LACRIMA - Sydney Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Princess of England is getting married: across the globe\, designers and artisans race against time to create a wedding gown fit for history. Under a shroud of secrecy\, a Parisian fashion house designs the gown; in Normandy\, lacemakers of Alençon craft its delicate flourishes; in Mumbai\, embroiderers weave shimmering motifs.\n\nThrough intertwining stories\, LACRIMA reveals the hidden human cost stitched into every seam. Director and playwright Caroline Guiela Nguyen combines meticulous research\, theatrical intimacy and cinematic scale in this ambitious production. Split-screen staging\, shifting sets and close-up video capture conjure the feel of a live film\, drawing audiences deep into the urgency and emotional stakes of the story.\n\nPerformed in French\, Tamil\, English and sign language\, with surtitles\, LACRIMA weaves themes of globalisation\, labour and beauty into a gripping and deeply human narrative.\n\nExperience a global theatre event: over three absorbing hours\, LACRIMA reveals the invisible threads connecting us all – and offers you a seat inside a landmark of contemporary theatre.\n\nMORE ABOUT THE EVENT: https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/lacrima
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/lacrima-sydney-festival/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Rosyln Packer Theatre\, 22 Hickson Road Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Dawes Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260123T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260123T203000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate World Hindi Day at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre cordially invites you to celebrate World Hindi Day 2026 — a tribute to the richness and culture of the Hindi language. \n\nLet us come together to honour our भाषा\, संस्कृति और विरासत.\n\nHappy World Hindi Day! \n\n\nHOW TO REGISTER: RSVP: icc2.sydney@mea.gov.in by 18 January 2026
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/celebrate-world-hindi-day-at-the-swami-vivekananda-cultural-centre/
LOCATION:Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre\, Level 2\, 265\,Castlerage Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T055937Z
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SUMMARY:LACRIMA - Sydney Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Princess of England is getting married: across the globe\, designers and artisans race against time to create a wedding gown fit for history. Under a shroud of secrecy\, a Parisian fashion house designs the gown; in Normandy\, lacemakers of Alençon craft its delicate flourishes; in Mumbai\, embroiderers weave shimmering motifs.\n\nThrough intertwining stories\, LACRIMA reveals the hidden human cost stitched into every seam. Director and playwright Caroline Guiela Nguyen combines meticulous research\, theatrical intimacy and cinematic scale in this ambitious production. Split-screen staging\, shifting sets and close-up video capture conjure the feel of a live film\, drawing audiences deep into the urgency and emotional stakes of the story.\n\nPerformed in French\, Tamil\, English and sign language\, with surtitles\, LACRIMA weaves themes of globalisation\, labour and beauty into a gripping and deeply human narrative.\n\nExperience a global theatre event: over three absorbing hours\, LACRIMA reveals the invisible threads connecting us all – and offers you a seat inside a landmark of contemporary theatre.\n\nMORE ABOUT THE EVENT: https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/lacrima
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/lacrima-sydney-festival/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Rosyln Packer Theatre\, 22 Hickson Road Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Dawes Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030639Z
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SUMMARY:Primordial Pulse by Neena Mand (Art Exhibition)
DESCRIPTION:  \nPrimordial Pulse is a solo exhibition by Sydney-based artist and academic Neena Mand\,\npresenting abstract paintings that explore creation as a dynamic\, ongoing process. Neena is a storyteller of space and spirit whose evolving practice moves fluidly between cultural\nmemory\, intuition\, and universal inquiry. \nDeveloped through a restrained visual language\, the works balance geometric structure with fluid movement. Using black\, white\, and gold\, Neena evokes depth\, awareness\, and\nemergence\, allowing forms to appear and dissolve across the surface. \nThe Primordial Pulse series traces creation as a continuum — a vibration moving from\nformlessness to form. Neena invites the viewer to pause\, reflect\, and enter this continuum to feel the vibration of creation\, to encounter the spark that arises between rasa and form\, and to experience the living dialogue between creator\, creation\, and observer. \nREAD MORE: https://art2muse.com.au/artists/neena-mand/
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/primordial-pulse-by-neena-mand-art-exhibition/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Art2Muse Gallery\, 234 Jersey Rd\, Woollahra\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2025\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T055221Z
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SUMMARY:Conflictorium -  Sydney Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nPart exhibition\, part meeting place and part creative act of connection\, Conflictorium invites audiences to lean into their differences. Created by Indian collective Conflictorium – a group of artists\, mediators\, filmmakers\, and peacebuilders – this interactive museum of conflict transforms Carriageworks Bay 19 into a living archive of community experience. Through creative prompts\, sensory installations and participatory activities\, visitors are\nencouraged to share stories\, spark dialogue and explore how conflict can become a pathway to empathy\, understanding and repair. \nREAD MORE: https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/conflictorium
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/conflictorium-sydney-festival/
LOCATION:Carriageworks\, 245 Wilson Street\,\, Eveleigh\, NSW\, 2015\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
CREATED:20260114T030639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030639Z
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SUMMARY:Primordial Pulse by Neena Mand (Art Exhibition)
DESCRIPTION:  \nPrimordial Pulse is a solo exhibition by Sydney-based artist and academic Neena Mand\,\npresenting abstract paintings that explore creation as a dynamic\, ongoing process. Neena is a storyteller of space and spirit whose evolving practice moves fluidly between cultural\nmemory\, intuition\, and universal inquiry. \nDeveloped through a restrained visual language\, the works balance geometric structure with fluid movement. Using black\, white\, and gold\, Neena evokes depth\, awareness\, and\nemergence\, allowing forms to appear and dissolve across the surface. \nThe Primordial Pulse series traces creation as a continuum — a vibration moving from\nformlessness to form. Neena invites the viewer to pause\, reflect\, and enter this continuum to feel the vibration of creation\, to encounter the spark that arises between rasa and form\, and to experience the living dialogue between creator\, creation\, and observer. \nREAD MORE: https://art2muse.com.au/artists/neena-mand/
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/primordial-pulse-by-neena-mand-art-exhibition/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Art2Muse Gallery\, 234 Jersey Rd\, Woollahra\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2025\, Australia
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GEO:-33.8848436;151.2372853
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
CREATED:20260127T015201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T015201Z
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul – Arts Centre Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdsong is fleeting – like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nSongs of the Bulbul is a powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra – a moving meditation on freedom\, love and the soul’s search for the divine. \nInspired by an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity – a bird longing for spiritual enlightenment. As its final moments draw near\, sorrow gives way to serenity; its last song becomes its sweetest. This poetic tale of beauty and sacrifice reveals freedom found only in ultimate release. \n\nSongs of the Bulbul intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance with Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through a seamless blend of classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry and orchestral composition\, the work invites audiences into a transformative experience that transcends both physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul traces the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine? \nGET TICKETS HERE: Songs of the Bulbul
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul-arts-centre-melbourne/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\,\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
CREATED:20260127T015201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T015201Z
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul – Arts Centre Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nBirdsong is fleeting – like dance\, it exists only in the present\, vanishing as soon as it is sung. \nSongs of the Bulbul is a powerful new dance work by award-winning UK choreographer and dancer Aakash Odedra – a moving meditation on freedom\, love and the soul’s search for the divine. \nInspired by an ancient Sufi myth\, the work tells the story of a bulbul trapped in captivity – a bird longing for spiritual enlightenment. As its final moments draw near\, sorrow gives way to serenity; its last song becomes its sweetest. This poetic tale of beauty and sacrifice reveals freedom found only in ultimate release. \n\nSongs of the Bulbul intertwines the graceful yet powerful art of Kathak dance with Sufi storytelling\, creating a dialogue between the intense physicality of Kathak and the spiritual journey of Sufism. Through a seamless blend of classical Indian music\, Sufi poetry and orchestral composition\, the work invites audiences into a transformative experience that transcends both physical and emotional boundaries. \nFrom Persia to the Indian subcontinent\, from freedom to captivity\, Songs of the Bulbul traces the soul’s journey towards divine love and enlightenment. Odedra’s performance poses a universal question: will we remain confined to the material world like the caged bird\, or will we soar toward liberation and unity with the divine? \nGET TICKETS HERE: Songs of the Bulbul
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul-arts-centre-melbourne/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Melbourne\, 100 St Kilda Rd\,\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Arts,Happening in Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251213T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
CREATED:20251201T021822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T021822Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Womanhood
DESCRIPTION:  \nCelebration of Womanhood \n“She is grace. She is strength. She is timeless.” \nA Dance Production by Shruthi Adelaide \nCelebration of Womanhood is a captivating dance production by Shruthi Adelaide\, showcasing the beauty\, grace\, and strength of Indian classical dance. Through Bharatanatyam\, Kathak\, Kuchipudi\, Odissi\, and Mohiniattam\, dancers bring to life timeless women such as Yashoda\, Sita\, Draupadi\, Kannagi\, Shakuntala\, Meerabai\, Andal\, Rukmini\, Shakti\, Durga\, and Kaali. \nEach performance\, set to traditional Indian music\, radiates elegance and expressive storytelling\, enhanced by vibrant costumes\, jewellery\, and choreography that reflect India’s rich artistic heritage. \nThe production celebrates the essence of womanhood — love\, resilience\, devotion\, courage\, dignity\, and justice — portraying women as nurturers\, protectors\, and symbols of divine strength. \nBeyond the stage\, it offers a platform for young and mature dancers to shine\, build confidence\, and take pride in their cultural roots. \nAn evening of colour\, rhythm\, and soul — honouring the timeless power and grace of women through the language of dance. \nGET TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/celebration-of-womanhood-tickets-1816448439179?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/celebration-of-womanhood/
LOCATION:The Parks Community Centre\, Angle Park\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5010\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
CREATED:20251210T235048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T235048Z
UID:10008716-1765477800-1765481400@www.indianlink.com.au
SUMMARY:The Critics Report
DESCRIPTION:  \nRounding up the year’s most consequential events\, four seasoned critics deliver a live report on the state of play in the arts and culture. \n2025 has certainly been an eventful year in the arts and culture. Australia’s representative at the Venice Biennale was withdrawn and then reappointed. The country’s second oldest literary journal\, Meanjin\, was shuttered\, while Southerly\, its oldest\, has just been rebooted. Here and across the world\, artists and writers have had to contend with the institutional encouragement and enforcement of self-censorship\, while the unauthorised use of copyrighted material to train AI platforms threatens to devalue work that is already under-remunerated.  \nWhat role do critics have to play in this increasingly precarious environment? How does our critical culture help advocate for the importance and independence of creative work? Join the Sydney Review of Books Editors and their special guests — Roanna Gonsalves (Southerly)\, Nick Croggon (Memo Review) and Daniel Browning (University of Sydney\, formerly ABC RN) — for a round-up of the year’s most consequential events in the arts and culture\, and an enlivening discussion about the state of critical play in Australia. \nPresented by Sydney Review of Books. 
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/the-critics-report/
LOCATION:State Library of New South Wales\, Shakespeare Place 1\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251207T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
CREATED:20251029T024601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T024601Z
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SUMMARY:Getting There by Rohan Joshi Live Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Renowned lazy stay-at-home expert Rohan Joshi has had an existential crisis like all basic b*tches do on 1st January.
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/getting-there-by-rohan-joshi-live-sydney-3/
LOCATION:Ritchie Theatre\, UNSW Kensington Campus\, Civil Engineering Building (H20) Library Rd Kensington\, NSW 2033
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Happening in Sydney
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251207T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251207T181500
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
CREATED:20250905T070233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T070233Z
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SUMMARY:Getting There by Rohan Joshi Live Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Renowned lazy stay-at-home expert Rohan Joshi has had an existential crisis like all basic b*tches do on 1st January and decided he needs to write and tour more. He has also\, unfortunately\, decided to subject an audience to this crisis. So join him for a solo hour long trial show of new material. \nGet your tickets : Getting There by Rohan Joshi Live Sydney Tickets\, Sun\, Dec 7\, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/getting-there-by-rohan-joshi-live-sydney-2/
LOCATION:Ritchie Theatre\, UNSW Kensington Campus\, Civil Engineering Building (H20) Library Rd Kensington\, NSW 2033
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
CREATED:20251121T075903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T075903Z
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SUMMARY:Generation Women Australia: On The Road - Wollongong
DESCRIPTION:  \nBehind every story of strength\, there’s often someone who helped us find it\, a friend\, a mentor\, or even a stranger. These stories explore the people and connections that lift us up\, and the surprising ways they shape who we become. \nThis November\, Generation Women Australia: On the Road comes to Wollongong with a powerful line-up of six local Illawarra women — in their 20s\, 30s\, 40s\, 50s\, 60s\, and 70s+ — stepping on stage to share stories of strength\, connection\, and courage. \nThrough laughter\, tears and truth-telling\, you’ll hear how community and relationships can transform us — and be reminded that none of us has to face life alone. \nExpect to laugh. Expect to cry. And expect to leave with a deeper sense of the ties that hold us together\, and the strength we gain from one another. \nThis special event is proudly presented in partnership with West Street Centre and funded by Create NSW. \n💫 Our Performer Line-up:  \nTBA \nAbout Generation Women \nGeneration Women is a global storytelling movement that celebrates women’s voices across the decades. \nFounded in New York in 2017\, Generation Women launched in Sydney in 2018 and Melbourne in 2020. Every show features six storytellers — one from each decade of life\, from her 20s to her 70s+ — sharing original stories on a shared theme. \nWhy Generation Women Australia? \nGeneration Women Australia is proudly award-winning and is the only chapter in the world to offer an ongoing membership program\, giving our community even more ways to connect\, belong and grow between shows. \nThis event is proudly presented by Generation Women Australia\, founded by Donna Logue\, and hosted by Inez.\n\nGeneration Women was originally created by Georgia Clark in New York. \nGET TICKETS: https://www.generationwomenaus.com/nov25/p/wollongong
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/generation-women-australia-on-the-road-wollongong/
LOCATION:293-297 Crown Street\, Wollongong\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2500\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251123T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T082317
CREATED:20250905T064526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T064526Z
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SUMMARY:UDTA PUNJABI By PRITISH NARULA
DESCRIPTION:Get ready\, Melbourne! The electrifying live stand-up show UDTA PUNJABI featuring the hilarious and dynamic Pritish Narula is coming your way in 2025. Known for his sharp wit\, bold storytelling\, and uniquely Punjabi comedic flair\, Pritish is set to bring a night full of laughter\, cultural commentary\, and high-energy entertainment to the stage. This one-of-a-kind event promises to celebrate Punjabi identity and humour in a way that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience—UDTA PUNJABI Ft. Pritish Narula is the live comedy event Melbourne has been waiting for! \nGet your tickets here:UDTA PUNJABI By PRITISH NARULA Tickets\, Sun\, Nov 23\, 2025 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/udta-punjabi-by-pritish-narula/
LOCATION:The Comic’s Lounge  26 Errol Street #1 North Melbourne\, VIC 3051\, The Comic's Lounge 26 Errol Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3051\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251123T183000
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SUMMARY:'Untitled' - Dance performance
DESCRIPTION:  \nEvery movement holds a memory. \nEvery rhythm tells a story. \nUntitled invites you to witness a journey of rediscovery – where dance becomes the language of healing\, and an unfinished story begins to find its voice. \nDoors open from 6 pm. \nAll the proceeds will go to ASeTTs (The Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors) who are focused on helping refugee survivors. For more information on ASeTTs\, please refer to https://asetts.org.au/ \nGET TICKETS HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/smv-untitled?mc_cid=46b35aaacc&mc_eid=cbb106d563
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/untitled-dance-performance/
LOCATION:Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya\, 236 Beaufort Street\, Perth\, City of Vincent\, 6000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Rajkumari by Nayab Midha Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs little girls\, Stories tell us to look for a prince charming\, that one man who will change our lives\, take us away to dreamy wonderlands for ever and beyond.We are all somewhere waiting for that one life changing moment where & when we fall in love.But what happens when the shoe doesn’t fit? What happens if the prince decides that he wants to be a super man? What happens when love isn’t found? What do you do then?“Rajkumari” is the journey of a woman finding love in this new age world & everything she goes alongside of it.“Rajkumari” will make you laugh\, cry\, feel the emotions burried deep\, drop truth bombs as jokes\, convert your pain into poetry & in between all of this\, change your “nazariya” of love & life.Because maybe love isn’t to be found\, its is to be cooked\, WITHIN.Join us for the most relatable & whimsically poetic experience of your life\, worth every second of it. \nEvent Terms & Conditions \n\n16 + years event. ( Adult Content )\nShow is in Hindi Language.\nTickets are non-refundable – Once confirmed\, ticket sales are final. Refunds\, exchanges or cancellations and seat swapping not available.\nIf an event is cancelled/postponed\, we will refund only the face value of the ticket and NOT the booking fee.\nEvent Producers & the Venue staff reserve the right to ask any guest to leave or remove them from the venue for any reason we see as inappropriate and for a successful running of our event.\nIn an event of misconduct by patron’s\, Event Producers reserves the right to eviction.\nWe recommend that you arrive at-least 30 minutes prior at the venue for a seamless entry.\nThese terms and conditions are subject to change from time to time at the discretion of the Producers.\nTicket price can change without any prior notice.\nAny kind of Photography or Videography is NOT Allowed. If you are found recording the show\, your device will be confiscated & legal action may be taken against you.\n\nGET TICKETS HERE: Rajkumari by Nayab Midha Melbourne Tickets\, Sun\, Nov 23\, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/rajkumari-by-nayab-midha-melbourne/
LOCATION:The Comic’s Lounge\, 26 Errol Street 1 North Melbourne\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3051\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T220000
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SUMMARY:Nayab Midha
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs little girls\, Stories tell us to look for a prince charming\, that one man who will change our lives\, take us away to dreamy wonderlands for ever and beyond. We are all somewhere waiting for that one life changing moment where & when we fall in love. But what happens when the shoe doesn’t fit? What happens if the prince decides that he wants to be a super man? What happens when love isn’t found? What do you do then? “Rajkumari” is the journey of a woman finding love in this new age world & everything she goes alongside of it. “Rajkumari” will make you laugh\, cry\, feel the emotions buried deep\, drop truth bombs as jokes\, convert your pain into poetry & in between all of this\, change your “nazariya” of love & life. Because maybe love isn’t to be found\, its is to be cooked\, WITHIN. Join us for the most relatable & whimsically poetic experience of your life\, worth every second of it. \nGET TICKETS HERE: Nayab Midha 
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/nayab-midha/
LOCATION:The Concourse Lounge\, Victoria Avenue\, Chatswood\, NSW\, 2067\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251122T180000
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SUMMARY:Udta Punjabi Feat. Pritish Narula Live Sydney
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe electrifying live stand-up show UDTA PUNJABI featuring the hilarious and dynamic Pritish Narula is coming your way in 2025. \n\nGet ready\, Sydney! The electrifying live stand-up show UDTA PUNJABI featuring the hilarious and dynamic Pritish Narula is coming your way in 2025. Known for his sharp wit\, bold storytelling\, and uniquely Punjabi comedic flair\, Pritish is set to bring a night full of laughter\, cultural commentary\, and high-energy entertainment to the stage. \n\nGET TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/udta-punjabi-feat-pritish-narula-live-sydney-tickets-1854521145669 
URL:https://www.indianlink.com.au/whats-on/udta-punjabi-feat-pritish-narula-live-sydney-2/
LOCATION:Ritchie Theatre\, UNSW Kensington Campus\, Civil Engineering Building (H20) Library Rd Kensington\, NSW 2033
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