Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre and Culture are integral to the lives and well being of all New Zealanders. The arts reflect and define who we are. Artistic expression enables each of us to celebrate our own culture and heritage as well as our shared New Zealand culture and heritage.
Ravi Kambhoj, Founder director and promoter of the Wellington-based Urban Fusion Trust says there are a lot of cultural events happening in the country but they are all working in isolation and that there is a need and scope to bring these cultures together and create an “atmosphere of fusion”.
“The purpose of the trust is to encourage, promote and support the arts, music, dance and theatre in New Zealand for the benefit of all New Zealanders,” he says. One of the cornerstones of making this a reality is by recognising New Zealand’s cultural diversity and celebrating the arts, music, dance and theatre of ethnic communities.
The trust works toward bringing to the New Zealand public exciting arts-based events in the near future. It is also looking for Artistic talent in various communities who would like to showcase their creative abilities (solo, group or a band) and do not have the recourses to do so.
UrbanFusion Trust plans to give a platform to perform (venue, marketing, audience, etc) and wherever possible raise funds to promote the talent.
It has already held some successful events like Greek and Mexican Mix, Indian and Arabic Mix, Bollywood Fever, Indian and Latin Mix.
There are a number of events lined up for August:
14th: – Bollywood Fever: Independence Day special.
It’s been 62 years since India got its Independence on August 15, 1947. There will be plenty of Bollywood music and dance at this event.
Venue – Fusion Bar, 24 Taranaki Street, Wellington.
Door Charge- $10.00.
15th - Afro Latin Extravaganza
A beautiful mix of African and Latin beats with live performances.
Venue – Fusion Bar, 24 Taranaki Street, Wellington.
Door Charge- $10.00.
22nd – Greek Night Out
Live performances and Music all night long.
Venue – Fusion Bar, 24 Taranaki Street, Wellington.
Door Charge- $15.00 only. ($5.00 will go toward fundraising for ‘DINAMI’ Dance Group)
28th – Hafla-Arabian Nights
Presenting ‘Snake Charmer Belly Dancers’-
Venue – Fusion Bar, 24 Taranaki Street, Wellington.
Door Charge- $10.00.
29th - Sambalada Funk
Brazilian Groove- Live music and dances all night long.
Venue – Fusion Bar, 24 Taranaki Street, Wellington.
Door Charge- $10.00.
For more information:
http://www.urbanfusion.co.nz/