“A Gypsy consommé with a satanic pulse” – Garth Cartwright, Froots Magazine
TATCHO DROM stage a vibrant show packed full of beautiful melodies and dancing rhythms from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Their repertoire includes most of the well-known Balkan favourites, however, their real musical heart beats for the hidden musical gems – songs and pieces which band leader Gundula Stojanova Gruen discovers on her numerous field trips to previous Ottoman regions, learning and jamming with Balkan music masters.
Tatcho Drom means ‘True Journey’, in Rromanes, the language of Romany Gypsies. They are considered one of the UK’s leading exponents of Romany Gypsy music. Inspired by the charisma of Esma Redžepova, the virtuosity of Taraf de Haïdouks and the humour of Emir Kusturica. Tatcho’s sound is guaranteed to lure listeners into a world of pain and joy, delivering an exciting and memorable performance.
Gundula Stojanova Gruen is a virtuoso violinist and singer who has travelled extensively, transcribing melodies that she learned first-hand from Gypsies and folk musicians. Described by Songlines Magazine as ‘a shining star in the UK’s Balkan music scene’, her unique performance style showcases a technical ability acquired through intensive conservatoire training as well as a colourful and charismatic personality. Her arrangements and compositions, whilst drawing influence from her love and extensive knowledge of Romany Gypsy music, are original and highly personal.
Past performances include the main stages of Rhythm of the World and Crawley Festivals, the South Bank Centre, Kings Place, Equator’s Women of the World Festival, the Union Chapel as well as intimate, unplugged performances at the Canterbury Festival and other unusual venues.
There will also be some specially prepared world cuisine by our chefs newly arrived who have their own home catering set-up in Kent. Food will be available during the event and will need to be booked in advance.
Bring your own picnic chairs and mats. Toilets will be available to use.
Performances may be recorded for live streaming at a later date.
You are welcome to arrive early for a walk in some of the beautiful AONB countryside around us.
You will need to register and reserve your place before the event. There is limited capacity so please book early to avoid disappointment. Donations are most welcome and can be made after you have registered when we will send you a link.
Suggested donations – £ 7, £6 – food. Thank you.
Tenterden Rotary Club invites you to join us for a musical evening to raise funds for charities important to our community, and to celebrate the end of our 75th year as a Rotary Club. The evening will reflect on our achievements, and put us on track for our next 75 years!
Thanks to our Tenterden Rotary member, Priti Paintal, Artistic Director of Equator/ShivaNova, our evening will include music from the new Orchestra from Everywhere – a group of high-quality classically trained musicians from different countries who have made the UK their home. They play music together from their own traditions and cultures, along with music they have created to bring cultures and identities together. We will also have a musical celebration of Ukraine, featuring a variety of amazing musicians now living in the UK as refugees from the War in Ukraine. Their songs of hope are guaranteed to bring joy to all who hear them.
Thanks to the enormous generosity of the Ozgur Restaurant and our local Ukrainian families in Tenterden, there will also be fantastic food on the night, a celebration of our diversity as a community! Tickets include a full meal, with a paid bar for those who like a tipple (or something non-alcoholic).
Ticket price – £25 per person
All going to our charitable causes.
Buy 3 tickets and get the 4th free. Please email us on events@equatorfestival.com if you want to avail of this offer.
Diwali – The Orchestra from Everywhere with dancers re-tell the story of The Ramayana
Musicians from India, Syria, Iran, Palestine, Hongkong and UK come together with dancers to re-tell the story of the Ramayana. The orchestra which consists of musicians – some refugees – who have made the UK their new home will play music from their countries as well as music they have especially developed together for this event.
There will be food at this event + plus some stalls. Please arrive early to get seating as it is limited.
Tickets – £7, Food – £6. Children under 12 free.
Doors open at 6pm for food.
There will be a bar with wine, beer and soft drinks.
Find out more about the Orchestra from Everywhere at: http://shivanova.com/projects/orchestra-from-everywhere
Find out more about The Ramayana at: http://shivanova.com/projects/orchestra-from-everywhere
The Orchestra from Everywhere with dancers re-tell the story of The Ramayana
Musicians from India, Syria, Iran, Palestine, Hongkong and UK come together with dancers to re-tell the story of the Ramayana. The orchestra which consists of musicians – some refugees – who have made the UK their new home will play music from their countries as well as music they have especially developed together for this event.
There will be food at this event + plus some stalls. Please arrive early to get seating as it is limited.
Free; £5 -£7 donations most welcome. Please register for free as seating is limited.
Doors open at 6pm.
There will be a bar with wine, beer and soft drinks.
Venue – St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cannon Street,
Dover CT16 1BY. Car parking in the public car-park next to the venue.
Developed by the national cross cultural music company, Shiva Nova, the Orchestra from Everywhere consists of musicians from around the world who have chosen to make Britian their home. They come from Syria, Iran, Hong Kong, Palestine, Ukraine and India – and many are refugees settled here.
Using instruments including the Syrian oud, qanun, Iranian santur, Chinese guzheng, middle-eastern ney, Indian flute, South-Indian mrdangam, kanjira, djembe and world percussion, the orchestra plays traditional music from their own cultures as well as new music that they have developed together.
Orchestra from Everywhere Cd now available. Please email events@equatorfestival.com.
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 in Folkestone with speakers, music, and artists from around the world including the Women of the World Orchestra and featuring musicians from Iran, Syria, Palestine, Hongkong, Africa, Ukraine, India and featuring poets, speakers and artists. There will be food and drinks available.
This is a free event but booking is advisable as spaces are limited.
Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 in Ashford with speakers, music, and artists from around the world including the Women of the World Orchestra and featuring musicians from Iran, Syria, Palestine, Hongkong, Africa, Ukraine, India and featuring poets, speakers and artists. There will be food and drinks available.
This is a free event but booking is advisable as spaces are limited.
Suggested donations of £5 -£10 most welcome.
Come and celebrate Holi – the Festival of Colour, which heralds the beginning of Spring.
Featuring Asian bollywood music and dance + dance workshops + food stalls of traditional Indian and Nepalese delicacies available to buy + henna and arts and crafts.
Holi colours included and will be supplied at the event.
Food and drinks available to purchase.
Playing with Holi colour 2pm
To avoid disappointment please book early as we have limited capacity.
For more info email: events@equatorfestival.com
“Holi is an ancient Indian festival which is a celebration of equality within different races. It is celebrated annually at the onset of spring to celebrate all colours in nature.”
“I really feel its very important for people of all age groups to learn this beautiful message. “ ( a student from Highworth Grammar School)
Colour packets are provided but please have face wipes handy to be able to clean your face and hands at the end.
– Please bring lots of change for the food and drinks stalls!
The event is open to all communities.
In partnership with the Folkestone Nepalese Community and we thank them for their support.
Event is outside. Public toilets available.
There will be marquees organised if rain is forecast.
The Holi powder is provided and comes from a reliable and safe supplier – it is corn-powder mixed with food colouring.
Come and celebrate Holi – the Festival of Colour, which heralds the beginning of Spring.
Featuring Asian bollywood music and dance + dance and drumming workshops + food stalls of traditional Indian and Nepalese delicacies available to buy + henna and arts and crafts.
Holi colours included and will be supplied at the event.
Food and drinks available to purchase.
Playing with Holi colour 2pm
To avoid disappointment please book early as we have limited capacity.
For more info email: events@equatorfestival.com
“Holi is an ancient Indian festival which is a celebration of equality within different races. It is celebrated annually at the onset of spring to celebrate all colours in nature.”
“I really feel its very important for people of all age groups to learn this beautiful message. “ ( a student from Highworth Grammar School)
Colour packets are provided but please have face wipes handy to be able to clean your face and hands at the end.
– Please bring lots of change for the food and drinks stalls!
The event is open to all communities.
In partnership with Victoria Park and we thank them for their support.
Address – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford TN23 4QD
Event is in the main park near the fountain. Public toilets available.
There will be marquees organised if rain is forecast.
