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When
SaturdayApril 5
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where
Conservatorium of Music Concert Hall
Corner Auckland and Laman St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets
$35/$15 livestream+ Transaction fee
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Words & Music
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy
This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work of influential writers, an eclectic lineup of songwriters and musicians will transform words from the page to the stage.
Featuring ChaiChester, William Crighton, Chain Daisy, Tim McPhee, Khin Myint, Melody Pool, Ziggy Ramo, Chelsea Reed and Dave Wells and Symphony Rain Riley. Curated and hosted by Nick Milligan.
This event will be live streamed. Details for the Zoom event will be emailed to you after 8.00am AEST on the day of the event. If you have not received this information prior to the event please check your spam folder.
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The Speakers
Chaichester
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work…
William Crighton
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work…
Chain Daisy
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work…
Tim McPhee
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work…
Khin Myint
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work…
Melody Pool
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work…
Ziggy Ramo
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work…
Chelsea Reed
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work…
Dave Wells
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work…
Nick Milligan
‘Music is the shorthand of emotion.’ – Leo Tolstoy This special event returns for its third year and celebrates music, literature and the nature of inspiration. Drawing on the work…
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