Award-winning Indian-Australian singer Menaka creates music shaped by her heritage, blending traditional Indian vocal techniques with contemporary influences.

After a period of serious health challenges that threatened her vision, songwriting became a source of strength and focus. Since then, she has emerged as a distinctive voice in Australia’s world-music landscape, performing at major events and festivals nationwide.

Menaka received the 2023 Queensland Music Award for Best Song (World) for her collaboration with Brisbane songwriter mou.

Menaka will be joined by accomplished instrumentalists Tsoof Baras (percussion and handpan), Kelsey Giarola (Vocal and Keyboard) and Darshil Shah (Bansuri). Together, the musicians craft a rich, immersive sound that sits at the meeting point of East and West, music that resonates, connects and stays with you.

BYO supper and refreshments. Please supply own cutlery, plates, glasses, etc.

6.30pm doors for a 7pm start. Please allow time to check in and find your seats.

Red Chair Pty Ltd is focused on responsible and safe management of our Staff, Contractors, Artists and Patrons. Our Work Health & Safety Plan for COVID-19 ensures we manage our obligations to keep people safe within our varied work environments.

If you are unwell or showing signs of COVID-19 please do not attend the event. Self-isolate and seek medical advice.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership between Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Contact the host of Menaka (Coolum Beach)