<div dir="ltr">FYI<div>============<br></div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>Stonewave Taiko (Bega Valley) and YuNiOn (Sydney) are proud to present the Bega Big Matsuri on Saturday 2 April 2022 at 6.30pm at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre.</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br>This Festival for the Community has been two years in the making.  The audience will be treated to high-energy, high-quality Japanese drumming (taiko) and dance within a Festival atmosphere based on traditional Japanese festival practices.  Special guests, Veronica Valderrama and dancers of Far South Flamenco will make a guest appearance to add to the colour and movement.  </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Under the professional Artistic Direction of Graham Hilgendorf and Masae Ikegawa (Sydney-based drumming duo, YuNiOn), Stonewave players are delighted to finally bring the Bega Big Matsuri to audiences of the Bega Valley and beyond.  With a cast of 30+ drummers and performers, this event will get your heart pumping and spirit rising as we take to the stage again after two years of minimal live performances.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This event is family-friendly with a range of ticket options.  <u>Early Bird tickets close on Saturday 19th March</u>.  Tickets available at Trybooking, more information available on our website: </p><div>Book tickets @ <a href="https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=870835&" target="_blank">https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=870835&</a></div><div>Check us out @ <a href="https://stonewavetaiko.com/" target="_blank">https://stonewavetaiko.com/</a></div><div>Follow us on Facebook @ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StonewaveTaikoDrumming/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StonewaveTaikoDrumming/</a></div><div>Follow us on Instagram @ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/StonewaveTaikoDrumming/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/StonewaveTaikoDrumming/</a></div><div>For more information please email Mahamati at: <a href="mailto:stonewavetaiko@gmail.com" target="_blank">stonewavetaiko@gmail.com</a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=164z-RQpuoFsXiyjaP5V6kdPWCAyRlNfZ&export=download" width="200" height="65" class="gmail-CToWUd"></div><div><a href="http://www.stonewavetaiko.com/" target="_blank">www.stonewavetaiko.com</a></div><div>W:  <a href="http://stonewavetaiko.com/" target="_blank">stonewavetaiko.com</a>  </div><div>F:  @StonewaveTaikoDrumming<br></div><div><br></div><div>Stonewave Taiko pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on which we play.  We give thanks to the Elders, past, present and emerging for their care of the land and for safeguarding culture.</div></div></div></div></div><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div>=============</div></div>