Culture Night – Friday 18 September, 7pm

7pm – Sound Journey & Meditation

Take a moment to pause, relax, and reconnect through a guided meditation and immersive sound journey. Using soothing sounds from around the world, this gentle experience invites deep peace and inner calm. Suitable for everyone – no experience needed. Simply come as you are and allow yourself to unwind in a peaceful and welcoming space.

7.30pm – Sitar Melodies for Inner Peace

Experience the serene sounds of the Indian Sitar and Tabla in this live performance. Guest musician, Kanala Auer from Vienna performs the meditative melodies of Sri Chinmoy creating both a peaceful and dynamic flow. Accompanied by Sadanand Magee on Tabla this performance will be both uplifting and immersive.

8pm – Music and Matra Singing

Join us for an uplifting gathering of live music and mantra singing. Through the profound mantric songs of Sri Chinmoy experience the joy of singing together in a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere. No previous experience is needed—everyone is invited to listen, sing, and share in this heart-opening musical journey.

A Spiritual Approach to Guitar (and Sitar) Playing – Saturday 19 September, 11am

Join us in person for a unique journey into the meditative side of guitar (and sitar) playing. This event is all about connecting with your instrument on a deeper level, letting the music flow through you from a space within. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, come explore, and tune into the spark that makes music more than just sound!

This workshop will be led by guest muscian, Kanala Auer from Austria. Kanala has had a remarkable musical journey which was inspired by famous guitarist John McLaughlin. It was this inspiration that led him to find his mediation teacher Sri Chinmoy and from there his true music journey begin. Since then Kanala has travelling the globe performing spiritual music on the guitar and Indian Sitar.

Kanala will share insight and practical tips on how to experience and express music on a deeper level. Combined with live music and some meditative excerices it will be an inspiring, creative and fun workshop for those seeking a deeper music experience.