After almost 5 years in Melbourne, Solana The Artist is now spreading her wings to go on some new adventures across Australia and is hosting one last concert before she takes off for the winter months.
She has written lots of new music and is inviting community to gather and immerse with her in an intimate concert experience of soulful sounds.
About the experience:
The evening will begin with a complimentary Arabic chai or tea on arrival and a short meditation to support nestling in, to ground into the space and tune into absolute receiver-mode.
Get cosy and comfy, possibly even cuddle up with a sweet heart-connection in a yummy environment in which Solana's acoustic and loop creations, along with relatable stories and notions about life and her personal journey can really be soaked up and enjoyed.
Incorporated is an invitation to explore the resonance of your own voice via shared vocal ignition, ending the evening with a true sense of unity, inspiration and empowerment.
This evening will be supported by local artists (which will be announced soon!)
What to expect:
A complimentary Arabic chai / tea on arrival
A grounding meditation
Soulful songs with mostly original creations
There will be an intermittence
Music from a crew of carefully selected local artists
The vibe of the night is intimate and soft, though with the invitation for you to join in on vocal ignition and maybe a little jam towards the end.
A very soulful, intimate, wholesome, and inspiring experience shared in kindred community
About Solana The Artist - @solana.theartist
Solana is an international Vocal Artist, Musician and Mentor. Through the universal language of Sound, and her multifaceted expression of it, Solana takes her listeners on a journey that explores a range of emotion, often leaving people feeling elevated and inspired, and often evokes tears of remembrance in those who hear the soul in her ancient voice through her songs.
Solana wholeheartedly believes that the ignition of our voices hold the kind of medicine that can heal us on every aspect of our being and – if united – even shift the vibration of this whole world. She empowers people from all over the globe to rekindle this knowing through Vocal Reclamation Odysseys – a deep journey of remembrance of the power that our voices hold and the reclamation of our uninhibited expression of it.
Her intuitively weaved creations are soulful, leaning towards RnB/Jazz, often with a blend of ancient middle eastern inspired song lines or primal/non-linguistic vocal expressions, creating a unique sound by using the Acoustic guitar, Calabash, a Loop station, and her voice.
Supporting musicians:
Sebastian Lugo - @sebastian_lugo_oficial
Sebastian is a Colombian singer/songwriter who has been part of the Melbourne scene for the past 6 years, he is the lead singer of LQF (Reggaeton band) and Tumbao Social (Salsa Orquestra) but is best known for his solo work. He is part of the Anunnaki production family where he is working to expand the Latin scene in Melbourne, he was the opening act for Puerto Rican super stars J Alvarez and Mackie, and Colombian pop duo Golpe a Golpe on their Australian tour! Sebastian has a very eclectic style and mixes the richness of his Latin roots in his writing that revolves around romance, philosophy and nostalgia.
IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE BOOKING YOUR TICKET - NO REFUND POLICY!
Please book carefully as tickets are non-refundable though you may sell or transfer your ticket to another person. Please advise us of any name change, so we have the correct information on the door.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the night for $60.00.
Things to note:
Centre of You has plenty of bolsters, blankets, and cushions for you to get cosy with. We recommend wearing comfortable, loose clothes to enable deep breathing, light movement and sitting upon the floor with ease. Chairs are available. A journal is recommended as are any familiar personal items that will aid you in feeling grounded.
Arrival: Doors open at 7:30pm, for a 8pm start. Endeavour to arrive for latest 7:45pm to allow time to visit the bathroom and settle in. Truly, it breaks our heart to have to turn latecomers away yet the disruption to the whole group experience by virtue of lateness does require management. We ask that you find understanding and consideration for the timebound nature of the container and make every effort to arrive on time.
Notice of photography/videography: This event will be captured for the purpose of future marketing material to support Solana as an artist. If you do not wish to have your identity captured, yet still wish to join, please let yourself be known at the door so that your choice can be noted and honoured.
Driving: Know Centre of You is on Chapel St and ample time to find a car spot is best to be factored into your plans. Park direct on Chapel St (spots unmetered after 5pm) or in Anchor Place, the open-air parking lot in the side street that runs opposite Centre of You (unmetered after 4pm).
Public transport - tram: Both the number 6 tram & 78 tram stop on the corner of High St/Chapel St. This is stop 31 on the number 6 tram (Moreland/Glen Iris) & stop 45 on the number 78 tram (North Richmond/Balaclava).
Public transport - train: Both Prahran & Windsor stations along the Sandringham Line will get you walking distance to Centre of You.
Finding Centre of You: Centre of You is nestled within the arcade that Chapel St Bazaar is in (217 Chapel St). It is up a flight of stairs with a wide landing at the half-way-point. Unfortunately, this current version of Centre of You does not have a wheelchair accessible lift. If you could use support in getting up the stairs or would like to discuss ways to make your experience at Centre of You more comfortable, please reach out via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Accessibility: At COY we aim to ensure our community and events are inclusive and accessible while alongside upholding the needs and responsibilities of our business and the businesses of our collaborating facilitators. Should you be in a time of financial challenge and unable to pay the full ticket price comfortably, please reach out to grace@centreofyou.com.au
Ticketing T&Cs: This particular event has a strict no refund/no transfer to future events policy.
If you are no longer able to attend and wish to pay forward your ticket to someone within the community, be in touch via grace@centreofyou.com.au or via DM over on Centre of You Instagram.
Please refrain from contacting Solana or Grace (from Centre of You) with a request to manage the selling of your ticket. Their focus will be upon the production of the event.
Questions? Email grace@centreofyou.com.au or reach out via Instagram DM.
Tickets: $45.00 early bird, $55.00 general exchange.