Dinner and Show.

Odessa at Leavers Hotel is excited to be part of The Forage and Feast Festival, A taste of summer in the Central Highlands.

We will be adding the sounds and tastes of the Solomon Island to the night with a feast fusing local produce from our region with our neighbours twist.

plus the Incredibly talented Charles Maimarosia will launch his album Hote' Hote'

Charles Maimarosia is an extraordinary singer, guitarist, panpipe player and storyteller, originally from the Solomon Islands and now based in Melbourne. He is renowned for being a musician of important custom knowledge, drawing equally on traditional and contemporary musical styles.

The award-winning artist has come a long way since growing up in the remote Pipisu village of Malaita. He went on a world tour for over a decade with globally recognised panpipe orchestra Narasirato, acting as their frontman, choreographer, and songwriter. Since launching his solo career, his music is making a buzz on international stages, including performances representing Australia and Solomon Islands at the G20 Summit in India and performing at WOMADelaide. He has toured widely in Australia as well, including shows at the National Folk Festival 2024 and the Blue Mountains Music Festival.

Charles will perform his new album Hote’ Hote’. The album features songs inspired by Are’ Are poems and stories, with a focus on preserving ancient cultural heritage. Be ready to be taken on a journey that shares the wisdom of his ancestors and the culture and spiritual essence of Charles’s homeland.

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