Twenty-two local artistes will present an evening of melody to raise financial resources for the new place of worship for the New Zealand Thirumurugan Temple, located at 145 Church Street, Otahuhu in South Auckland.
A private initiative of Nadesan Nanthakumar, who is a member of the Society, the Programme, called, ‘Musical Journey 2014 with Auckland Super Singers’ will be held at 530 pm on February 22, 2014 at Auckland Normal Intermediate School Hall, Poronui Street, Mt Eden.
The Singers
The singers are Ahranni Sivakumar, Alexshana Sivarajah, Amirtha Srinivasan, Anusha Suresh Ramachandra, Ashshaya Pushparajah, Balu Mallela, Gaarunyaa Uthayakumar, Kaviya Balaraman, Keeran Sivakumar, Kierrtana Sivakumar, Krishna Sudheer, Meerah Yogakumar, Pavan Mani, Rama Yogakumar, Roma Nory, Shalini Ketheeswaran, Shanika Gnanakumar, Sivani Surendran, Synthia Sivakumar, Vethahi Arunthayaparan, Vishalini Gunadas and Vishnupriya Mallela.
Supporting artistes
The orchestra includes Music Director Madan Mohan (Keyboard & Synthesiser), Dr Suresh Ramachandra (Mridangam), Basant Madhur (Tabla), Vindhya Suresh Ramachandra (Veena), Balu Mallela (Ghatam), Anthony Yempee (Lead Guitar), Diya Yempee (Rhythm Guitar), Shivam Padayachi (Bass Guitar), Vishnu Sreekumar (Percussion), Joseph Alexander (Electronic Drums), Joscel Alexander (Acoustic Drums), Geerthana Nanthakumar (Synthesiser & Violin), Divya Nanthakumar (Keyboard & Violin) and Manisha Nanthakumar (Keyboard & Violin). Arumugarajah Yogakumar will manage the sound system, while Anuradha Suresh Ramachandra will be the Master of Ceremonies.
Raising talent
Mr Nanthakumar said that the objective of the Programme was not only to raise money for the ongoing construction of the Temple in the South Auckland suburb of Mangere but also to provide an opportunity for the younger members of the society to display their talent.
Tickets, priced at $20 (Family), $8 (Adults), $5 (Senior Citizens and Children) are available. Further information can be obtained from Mr Nanthakumar on (09) 6251300 or 021-1829381.
A more detailed report with additional pictures will appear in our next issue.
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1. Anusha Suresh Ramachandra 2. Divya Nanthakumar 3. Geethana Nanthakumar 4. Manisha Nanthakumar
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What: Musical Journey 2014 Who: Nadesan Nanthakumar Purpose: In aid of the New Zealand Thirumurugan Temple Society When: Saturday, February 22 at 530 pm Where: Auckland Normal Intermediate School Hall Poronui Street, Mt Eden Tickets: $20 (Family), $8 (Adults(, $5 (Seniors & Children) Contact: Nadesan Nanthakumar on (09) 6251300 or 021-1829381 |
