Thu, 10 Nov
|Kingston Arts Centre
SOLD OUT: The Boîte Spring Festival: Sparrows of Kabul with Fred Smith
As part of The Boite Spring Festival, Fred Smith and his band will be presenting an extraordinary song cycle exploring Australia’s involvement in Afghanistan at The Grand Hall at Kingston Arts Centre on Thursday 10th November 7.30pm. *Note tickets will be available from October 3.
Time & Location
10 Nov 2022, 7:30 pm
Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia
About the Event
Diplomat, musician, poet and philosopher, Fred Smith’s songs are wry, witty and emotionally powerful. He blends tunes you can whistle with stories you will remember. His songs are subtle and perceptive. His remarkable hybrid career is the subject of an Australian Story documentary. His memoir, the Dust of Uruzgan, was published by Allen and Unwin. Fred’s performances will have you laughing, thinking and feeling.
Supporting Fred Smith, with their first Melbourne show will be The Kabul Birds Band. Inspired by the Afghan community in Australia and Fred Smith’s work, Kabul Birds Band was formed by Ravy Qasimi to give Afghani musicians an opportunity to share their music and culture with the broader community. With musicians drawn from both Melbourne and Sydney, including Australian born and more recent arrivals The Kabul Birds Band will bring their joyous sound to the stage at Kingston Arts Centre.
Save the date for this wonderful Afghan cultural community event.
Tickets are free and is available through the Kingston Arts Centre website.
This event is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through their Multicultural Festivals and Events Program
For more information please contact susan@boite.com.au or call 9417 3550