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Creating opportunities for culturally diverse music to contribute to a richer, more inclusive Australia since 1979
Workshops
The Boîte is passionate about active participation in the arts, from large unauditioned choral events with world expert conductors to language choir classes and online events. We offer cross-generational workshops and educational programs, including artist support programs. Come along and be part of the community.
"Vital online presentation during the isolation period. Captivating."
- Audience member during Melbourne lockdowns
Upcoming Events
- 20 Mar 2024, 6:30 pm – 01 May 2024, 8:00 pmSt Brigid's Parish , 378 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, AustraliaGet together in a fun, friendly environment to learn Spanish through song under the direction of Colombian singer-songwriter Iaki Vallejo. The choir is open to all, no experience required.
- 10 May 2024, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmMark St Hall, 1 Mark St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, AustraliaJoin us for a heartfelt musical tribute commemorating the one-year anniversary of the passing of the legendary percussionist, Guru Karaikudi Mani. Led by Adrian Sherriff on mridangam, and featuring: Sandy Evans on saxophones, Peggy Lee on cello, Rohan Dasika on bass, and Jay Dabgar on tabla.
- 17 May 2024, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmBox Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill VIC 3128, AustraliaMusic for voice, shakuhachi, koto and shamisen with Noriko Tadano (voice & shamisen), Brandon Lee (Koto) and Anne Norman (shakuhachi). A contemporary Australian take on Japanese melodies and new compositions by three leading performers of instruments deeply rooted in Japanese tradition.
- 23 May 2024, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmOpen Studio , 204 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, AustraliaAn evening of jazz, neo-soul, psych-funk/soul and Latin rhythms with 2 artists, Comfort and 11:10 who will performing with a full band line-up! The Boite presents Suitcase 3 featuring Comfort and 11:10 (Ten Past Eleven) as part of The Boite's Portfolio program 2024.
- 24 May 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmPrimrose Potter Salon, MRC, 31 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006, AustraliaFrom Iran to Indonesia, India to Italy, four artists uncover the unspoken and intricate connections within their musical legacies. Embark on an uplifting performance as ‘The Music Between’ explores how musical traditions evolve and transform as they interact across Australia.
- 26 May 2024, 2:30 pm – 10 Aug 2024, 4:30 pmCommunity Church of St Mark, 100 Hodgkinson St, Clifton Hill VIC 3068, AustraliaKrys Derwinski has been MGC's music director since January 2020. Krys is greatly respected musician, teacher and workshop leader deeply involved in Georgian music. Everyone is welcome to explore this unique Georgian repertoire with us.
- 01 June 2024, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pmCollingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, AustraliaJoin The Boite as we celebrate our 45th Birthday, exactly 45 years to the day since our first concert! This very special event will take you on a musical journey through the many chapters of our past 45 years, and offer glimpses of where we will take you next.
- 12 Oct 2024, 2:30 pm – 30 Nov 2024, 4:30 pmCommunity Church of St Mark, 100 Hodgkinson St, Clifton Hill VIC 3068, AustraliaKrys Derwinski has been MGC's music director since January 2020. Krys is greatly respected musician, teacher and workshop leader deeply involved in Georgian music. Everyone is welcome to explore this unique Georgian repertoire with us.
- 22 Mar 2024, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmMark St Hall, 1 Mark St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, AustraliaIn one Melbourne concert only, Celtic fiddler, Manus McGuire will offer the very best of contemporary playing of traditional Celtic music with special guest, New Zealand singer-songwriter, Adam Ogle. Don’t miss it!
- 10 Mar 2024, 12:30 pm – 5:00 pmBrunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaEmerging culturally diverse artists in Naarm come together for an afternoon of music in an eclectic mix of styles from soul, R&B, neo-soul, indie-pop, Latin-pop Japanese city-pop, dark folk and country. It’s fresh, it’s cool…it’s just what we need!!!
- 02 Dec 2023, 1:00 pm – 23 Dec 2023, 1:45 pmThe Atrium in Fed Square , Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaEnjoy live music from The Boîte while you get your gift wrapped for the festive season at The Atrium in Fed Square from 1pm -1:45pm! Enjoy the virtuosic Eastern European sounds of Vardos duo, the soulful Rebetika, featuring Con Kalamaras, Alex Petropoulos and with Liana Perillo on contemporary harp.
- 01 Dec 2023, 7:15 pm – 8:30 pmFed Square , Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia7:15pm - 7:45pm and 8:00pm - 8:30pm. Head down to Fed Square to listen to the voices of Melbourne’s multicultural and diverse communities raised in song, with a program featuring a range of traditional and contemporary Christmas and festive season songs, sung in English and other languages.
- 19 Nov 2023, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pmFairfield Amphitheatre, Fairfield Park Dr, Fairfield VIC 3078, AustraliaThe artist lineup includes: Parvyn, Bhairavi Raman, Malathi Vasudevan, Sarita Mcharg, Kanchana Senthuran and Ranjitha Suresh showcasing music, dance, and songs in languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil and English at the Fairfield Amphitheatre. Free Entry. This is an outdoor event.
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