HeartBeats: Dec 2024

We've reached the final HeartBeats of 2024! What a wild ride it's been. Thanks for being a part of this incredible journey with us. Let's get together to close out the year in style. It's been a crazy year for many of us, but even in the chaos and darkness, there is always light. The theme of this month is joy. Come dressed in clothes that spark joy for you, and you're invited to share on stage from a place of joy. Remember that this is an invitation of course, and all forms of emotion and expression are always welcome.

HeartBeats is an open mic at its essence, but it is so much more. You’re invited to come and share your open heart with a present audience who are primed to receive and show appreciation. Expressions come in the shapes and forms of music, poetry, comedy, or whatever the performer chooses. Due to the vast number of talented humans in the HeartBeats community, please get down early and put your name on the list, because we won't have time to put everyone on. Apologies in advance to those who won't make it on, but more reason to keep coming along.

Location TBA:

It will be somewhere in Melbourne - let us know if you know of an outdoor grassy space within about 20-mins of northside that can accommodate 150-200 people.

When:

Sunday Dec 15th 2024

3-7pm

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You can keep updated with events and artists at @heartbeatslive on Instagram. 

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FEATURING:

- Kobe

Strap yourself in for a spectacular performance from a multi-talented legend who will impress those eyeballs of yours.

- The Gentlemans Choir - Check them out the Thursday before at their performance evening: Tickets Here

Over 8 weeks a group of 20 men have worked together in support of each other to collectively FIND THEIR VOICE!
Lead by the superb vocal an embodiment coach Vikki (Lala Witika).

* More FEATURES to be announced..

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Food:

- Still TBA on who will providing the food. Please reach out if you'd like to apply..

- Chai and Cacao to be served by our good pals Tuli & Joey.

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Zen Thai Massage:

The last few months our Zen Thai Massage bodyworkers had their hands full (lol). Very excited to be welcoming them back again to offer you bodywork throughout the event.

What is Zenthai Shiatsu?

Zenthai Shiatsu is a holistic therapy integrating Zen Shiatsu, Traditional Thai Massage and Osteopathic techniques.  It is an effective structural and energetic form of bodywork that invites freedom into the body, releasing areas of held tension, and increasing the flow of energy.

What to Expect:

Zenthai Shiatsu is a hands-on movement based therapy incorporating stretching, pulsing, rocking and stillness.  This modality is received fully clothed and lying on a thin, cushioned massage mat on the floor. The session is tailored to each individual’s needs and can be offered as relaxation or therapy with a specific focus.

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What to bring to HeartBeats:

• Water
• Instruments
• Cushions/Sheepies/blankets
• Hungry bellies - We will have some delicious food and chai to keep you nourished throughout the day. 
• Your wholesome selves

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If you can’t afford a ticket, send us an email with your name and we will put you on the ‘Pay it forward’ list. heartbeatslive111@gmail.com.

** This is community event project that is constantly evolving and we are open to any feedback or ideas to make it the best it can possibly be. Please email us with any thoughts, ideas, constructive feedback, etc. heartbeatslive111@gmail.com.

*** Please note that this is an alcohol and substance-free event.

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HeartBeats Local Artist Grant:

The HeartBeats family are proud to announce the launch of our first Local Artists Grant – and we want YOU to enter! The grant will be available to all local artists that have a vision for their art: be it music production, poetic, visual, performative, comedic, prophetic, digital, dramatic, and so on. Basically, anything you’d love to make but haven’t been able to raise the funds for… we got you.
To fund our Local Artists Grant, the Heartbeats family are putting aside proceeds from each community event we hold – and making sure those funds go straight back into the community via this grant. We will be releasing a grant application form every few months.

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HeartBeats acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our events take place. We recognise their continuous connection to culture, community and Country. As our commitment to this acknowledgment, HeartBeats donates a portion of profits to the First Nations led organisation Community First Development.