‘Journey Home’ is Kaya Tominaga’s debut feature-length show, developed and performed in collaboration with UQ Taiko. It follows the artists as they encounter obstacles in their search for home. Along the way, they endure the discomfort of never quite fitting in, savour the surprise of finding footing in other cultures and juggle how to stay connected to their heritage while paving their own unique cultural paths. Ultimately they discover that the journey home is actually a journey to find people who accept and nurture them.

Kaya Tominaga is a composer and multi-instrumentalist with a wistful, stirring voice who has also been performing as a Taiko drummer since 2013, learning from teachers across Australia and Japan.

Together with the UQ Taiko ensemble, they have performed at Woodford Folk Festival, Yonder Festival and Jungle Love Festival and have collaborated with Tenzin Choegyal and Queensland Ballet for the ‘Be the Mountain’ and ‘Be the Ocean’ concerts.

Presented in partnership with VENTspace.

About BEMAC Unplugged

BEMAC Unplugged is a series of shows that recreate the intimate vibe of BEMAC’s shows at Yungaba, showcasing diverse talent and inviting cross-cultural collaboration. For more information about BEMAC’s program of upcoming events, visit bemac.org.au/season/

7:30pm, Saturday, September 7
VENTspace
23 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane
Tickets $25

We encourage all guests to use public transport. VENTspace is only a 5-minute walk from the South Bank train and bus stations, serviced by many routes. You can find more info about how to get there at https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner