-= Omnisutra Sumeria - Mediative Deep Listening Journey =-

Please join us for a musical rendition of the oldest known goddess chant, and the Sumerian creation story, sung in the original Sumerian with music by Omnisutra.

The Enuma Elish, over 4000 years old, is the sung creation story from the Sumerian, Akadian and Babylonian civilizations. It sings of how the mother of chaos and god of the underworld crated the universe, but then the father of order Marduk (Jupiter) created order in our solar system allowing life on earth to flow with the motions of the planets. It is a song about astrology...

The Raising of the Hand to Ishtar is one of the oldest most complete Goddess invocations in history. It sings to Ishtar, Inanna, Venus, the supreme goddess of nature and human culture and the moods and motions of change through which we must grow...

Omnisutra is band that re animates ancient Holy songs in their original language, with some musical resemblance to the folk music from where it came, and some improvisation and embellishment. With such mystical presence the piece is never played the same way twice.

-= The Omnisutra Ensemble =-

Vocals and Daf: Gavin Shri Amneon - a mystic, artist and music producer, working mostly with the traditions of the Holy Kabbalah and Tantra, has been working with and teaching these mystical methods for personal and cultural development for over 30 years.

Oud: Will Thompson

Clarinet and sound production: Michael plays a range of wind instruments including bass and soprano clarinet, Ancient Greek Aulos, yidaki (didgeridoo) and blues harp. He currently plays in a several ensembles and as a solo musician creating soundscapes for dance and movement artists. He recently accompanied several dance artists at the 2024 Malaka Arts Festival and the 2024 Melbourne Fringe. His ensemble work includes a ten piece kirtan band, an eight piece sound bath orchestra, as well as being a member of Omnisutra.

Vocals: Portia Nora - Portia is a Hong Kong born vocalist, whose singing touches upon an eclectic mix of jazz (swing, Brazilian Bossa Nova and Latin rhythms), intuitive sound healing meditations and cross-cultural improvisations.
She is inspired by the power of sound, especially the voice, when it is used creatively to bring meaning and focus to life.
Outside of performance, Portia dedicates her time nurturing her voice and piano students at her vocal studio.

-= Tickets =-

Tickets: $40 + booking fee ($50 at the door).

* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.

-= Location =-

Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067

Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.

Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.

* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.