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Pochagi: A Tapestry of Korean Sounds at Royal Asiatic Society June 6, 7pm
Title: East Asian Fusion concert, Pochagi - A Tapestry of Korean Sounds
Dates: Thursday 6 June 2013
Time: 7.00 pm, door open at 6.30 pm
Venue: Royal Asiatic Society, 14 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD
Nearest Tube: Euston Square
Tickets: £15 / £12 conc. (drinks inclusive)
Book online: http://pochagi.eventbrite.co.uk/
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Pochagi: A Tapestry of Korean Sounds is a East Asian fusion concert presented by Yin Yang Collective, a London’s East-West collaborative band and renowned Korean flute player Hyelim Kim. Discover an intoxicating mixture of eastern sounds - Korean, Japanese, Chinese with a dash of tango and toe-tapping Irish folk.
Yin Yang Collective (YYC) devised this special concert to showcase Hyelim Kim and theTaegŭm, a traditional Korean musical instrument but used increasingly for popular and crossover styles. Inspired by the rich patchwork of Korean Pochagi cloth which mirrors the tapestry of sounds and cultures,This concert brings together five outstanding Asian musicians for the first time in London.
Alongside Hyelim there will be Japanese Shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa, currently the only professional Tsugaru Shamisen player in the UK, multi-instrumentalist Dennis Lee on Chinese flute & zither, rising Korean opera singer Bomi Kim, Charlie Cawood on Daruan (moon lute) and YYC’s own Director, Mark Troop on piano.
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Dates: Thursday 6 June 2013
Time: 7.00 pm, door open at 6.30 pm
Venue: Royal Asiatic Society, 14 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD
Nearest Tube: Euston Square
Tickets: £15 / £12 conc. (drinks inclusive)
Book online: http://pochagi.eventbrite.co.uk/
Event description:
Pochagi: A Tapestry of Korean Sounds is a East Asian fusion concert presented by Yin Yang Collective, a London’s East-West collaborative band and renowned Korean flute player Hyelim Kim. Discover an intoxicating mixture of eastern sounds - Korean, Japanese, Chinese with a dash of tango and toe-tapping Irish folk.
Yin Yang Collective (YYC) devised this special concert to showcase Hyelim Kim and theTaegŭm, a traditional Korean musical instrument but used increasingly for popular and crossover styles. Inspired by the rich patchwork of Korean Pochagi cloth which mirrors the tapestry of sounds and cultures,This concert brings together five outstanding Asian musicians for the first time in London.
Alongside Hyelim there will be Japanese Shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa, currently the only professional Tsugaru Shamisen player in the UK, multi-instrumentalist Dennis Lee on Chinese flute & zither, rising Korean opera singer Bomi Kim, Charlie Cawood on Daruan (moon lute) and YYC’s own Director, Mark Troop on piano.
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Date: Tue 21 May, 2013
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Author: pak@chinatownartsspace.com
First Step Showcase
Jennifer Yang‘Kaleidoscope’
18 May – 14 September 2013
Jennifer Yang is a Taiwanese London-based artist, who graduated in 2012 with a MA in Textiles from Central St. Martins. In her practice, she is interested in bringing unique experiences to audience by using contemporary techniques to re-explore classic and traditional crafts. For the First Step showcase, she will display her new installation “Kaleidoscope”. The work consists of large-scale sections of paper origami, which through the clever use of light and colour interact with the viewer depending on their viewpoint around the stairwell.
Date: Sat 18 May, 2013
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Author: chineseartscentre
The Poundshop
8 Jun-22 Jun 2013Launch: 8 Jun, 10-6pm
The Poundshop, founded by designers George Wu, Sara Melin and Sarah Gottlieb in 2010, acts as a platform for designers to sell goods under the strict brief that they are sold within the affordable price bands £1, £5 and £10.They aim to share design, engaging a wider audience by making it accessible through price. For the first time, current members of Poundshop, George Wu and Sarah Melin, will be spreading their designer wings in Manchester, recruiting local designers and showcasing the best of local graduate talent – all at a very reasonable price for you, the lucky customer!
Date: Sat 18 May, 2013
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Author: chineseartscentre
It’s Not Easy Being Yellow
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Date: Sat 18 May, 2013
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Author: RiaLina
ArtGemini Prize - LONDON 2013
ArtGemini Prize - Call for entriesOpen to all artists worldwide
£5000 Prize Money & Exhibition at Rebecca
Hossack Gallery, London.
Acceptable media: painting, oil, mixed media, acrylic, watercolour, drawing, original print, photography and digital art.
£20 first entry; £45 up to 3 entries.
Deadline: 30 Sept 2013
Details: www.artgeminiprize.com
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Date: Thu 16 May, 2013
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Author: ArtGemini Prize
TELLING TALES
Saturday 25 May 4.30-6.30pmTRUE HEART THEATRE in association with the ASIAN PERFORMING ARTS FORUM presents
A conversation with special guest
DAVID HENRY HWANG
about his illustrious and inspiring career in playwriting and then open up the floor to Q & A with the artist.
This event also features a 30-minute showcase of a devised performance in Cantonese & English based on Agnes Allcock's BEHIND THE CURTAIN (with English Surtitles)
At the CHINESE COMMUNITY CENTRE
2 Leicester Court, London WC2H 7DW
(off Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square)
This event is FREE
(we welcome donations)
Please register with
info@trueheart.org.uk
www.trueheart.org.uk
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Date: Mon 13 May, 2013
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Author: Veronica Needa
Exhibition ! Cody’s Moving Photography @ SHOWCASE CITIES
Let's come to showcase cities to see Cody's Moving Photography & other artistic talent's work. www.codysmovinggroup.com
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Date: Fri 10 May, 2013
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Author: codychoi
Video Production on Smartphone with Professor Tom Hor
Please SMS "BCTV TH" to 07788138888 with your "Name", "Email" and any dietary requirement for lunch before Sat each week to confirm your place.
Event Dates: Sat 18/05/2013, 01/05/2013, 08/05/2013 15/05/2013
Seminar: Video Production on Smartphone with Professor Tom Hor
Seminar Time: 11.00am - 17:00pm
Networking & Complimentary Lunch : 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Christine Lee & Co, Basement. 171 Wardour St. London W1F 8WS
Admission: FREE but by invitation only (see above to RSVP)
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Event Dates: Sat 18/05/2013, 01/05/2013, 08/05/2013 15/05/2013
Seminar: Video Production on Smartphone with Professor Tom Hor
Seminar Time: 11.00am - 17:00pm
Networking & Complimentary Lunch : 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Location: Christine Lee & Co, Basement. 171 Wardour St. London W1F 8WS
Admission: FREE but by invitation only (see above to RSVP)
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Date: Fri 10 May, 2013
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Author: info@bcproject.org
BCTV Seminar - Getting Public Funding for Event Planning - Dragon Boat Festival Planning《大型活動企劃》專題講座
Time & Date: Sat 25/05/2013 10am - 3pm
Venue: Christine Lee & Co. 171 Wardour St.W1F 8WS.
BCTV will look at how to improve your chance in applying for public funding at events planning. What are the resources available? We will also be updating you the plans for the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Come and join us at the biggest Chinese cultural and Sports event in the UK.
Admission is free and you do not need any previous experience to join, but only those who pre-registered will be admitted.
Please SMS "BCTV FUNDS" to 07788138888 with your "Name", "Email" and any dietary requirement for lunch to confirm your place.
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Venue: Christine Lee & Co. 171 Wardour St.W1F 8WS.
BCTV will look at how to improve your chance in applying for public funding at events planning. What are the resources available? We will also be updating you the plans for the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Come and join us at the biggest Chinese cultural and Sports event in the UK.
Admission is free and you do not need any previous experience to join, but only those who pre-registered will be admitted.
Please SMS "BCTV FUNDS" to 07788138888 with your "Name", "Email" and any dietary requirement for lunch to confirm your place.
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Date: Fri 10 May, 2013
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Author: info@bcproject.org
BCTV Seminar - Dealing with the Legal Bits for Event Planning《大型活動企劃》專題講座
Time & Date: Sat 11/05/2013 11am - 3pm
Venue: Christine Lee & Co. 171 Wardour St.W1F 8WS.
BCTV will look at how to deal with Licences applications, health and safety issues at events planning. We will also be updating you the plans for the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Come and join us at the biggest Chinese cultural and Sports event in the UK.
Admission is free and you do not need any previous experience to join, but only those who pre-registered will be admitted.
Please SMS "BCTV Legal" to 07788138888 with your "Name", "Email" and any dietary requirement for lunch to confirm your place.
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Venue: Christine Lee & Co. 171 Wardour St.W1F 8WS.
BCTV will look at how to deal with Licences applications, health and safety issues at events planning. We will also be updating you the plans for the London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Come and join us at the biggest Chinese cultural and Sports event in the UK.
Admission is free and you do not need any previous experience to join, but only those who pre-registered will be admitted.
Please SMS "BCTV Legal" to 07788138888 with your "Name", "Email" and any dietary requirement for lunch to confirm your place.
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Date: Fri 10 May, 2013
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Author: info@bcproject.org










