Blessings for Burma

Proudly sponsored by The Australian Entertainment Agents Association Inc.

Blessings for Burma Concert

When:  Thurs 20th November 2008 7.30pm

Where: Blue Diamond Lounge Level 15,123 Queens St Melbourne www.bluediamondclub.com.au

Cost:    $49 and concessions $39. Bookings Essential

All fees and costs are donated so 100% of ticket sales goes to the cause. 70/30 split to the Burmese people through World Vision and the Indigenous Australian community through Oxfam Australia.

How to get Tickets: In our efforts not to dilute the funds raised, no ticketing or credit card fees will apply if you direct debit your $49/ticket into CBA Fitzroy CAA Oxfam Account BSB  063023  Account No. 10009290 and enter your surname as the reference.UPDATE: 4pm Thursday 20th Nov. Although most tickets are sold there will be tickets available at the door tonight. Cash only.

Then an email with the receipt number must be forwarded to briangum@tpg.com.au so a return email with a ticket number will be forwarded to you. Alternatively payment can be made at any CBA bank branch and the receipt number forwarded to us or simply forward a cheque to Fitzroy CAA Oxfam, 51 Belmont Rd, Ivanhoe  Vic 3079 with your contact phone and email details.

The story so far: On Friday 2^nd May Cyclone Nargis struck Burma leaving at least 134,000 dead or missing and approximately 2.4million clinging to survival.
Even though the crisis in Burma has all but disappeared from the front pages of our daily newspapers, now is a crucial time to open our hearts and lend a hand. Whilst our own home values are currently declining before our eyes, at least they are still standing and we are fed and sheltered.
To this end, three of Australia’s finest artists are presenting a night to remember in one of Melbourne’s most exclusive music venues. Seat sales in the plush setting of the Blue Diamond Lounge Bar, will be limited to 200. Imagine sitting in a club lounge, overlooking the city skyline, whilst being entertained by our own Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, Kavisha Mazzella and Kathryn Clements and support artists on grand piano, violin and other acoustic accompaniment.
Better still; due to the generously donated venue and services of all the performers, and sponsorship by the Australian Entertainment Agents Association Inc., who are covering any promotional costs, 100% of ticket sale receipts will reach the cause. 70% will help the people of Burma through World Vision whilst 30% will help Indigenous Australians through Oxfam Australia. This division of funds acknowledges Archie and Ruby’s generous contribution and the ongoing support needed within our own community.

Archie Roach
Once in a lifetime, an artist with an extraordinary spirit comes along. One such artist is Archie Roach: poet, storyteller and singer/songwriter of international renown, his songs and performances are poignant, passionate and totally compelling. www.archieroach.com.au

Kavisha Mazzella

Kavisha Mazzella is a musician and singer who crosses musical boundaries and create community experiences in her shows. She makes passionate, life-affirming music which is an energetic fusion of Italian folk traditions with Country, Celtic, Gypsy and folk and her own original music. www.kavisha.com

Kathryn Clements and The Peat Fires

Kathryn Clements' warm and engaging manner, glorious voice and humorous stories have resulted in Phillip Adams on ‘Late Night Live’ describing her 'live to air' performance as “exquisite…the voice of an angel.” Kathryn performs a cappella or with musical accompaniment by her outstanding 3 piece Band, ‘The Peat Fires.’ Kathryn has featured at many recent Port Fairy Folk Festivals and has produced four albums. See and hear Kathryn atwww.myspace.com/kathrynclements

Proudly Sponsored by:

Australian Entertainment Agents Association Inc

                Supporting local live talent and the Australian Entertainment Industry www.aeaa.com.au