More than a score of singers, instrumentalists and others will take the stage at the Auckland Normal Intermediate School Hall (Poronui Street, Mt Eden) on February 22 in aid of a charitable and religious project.
‘Musical Journey 2014’ will commence at 530 pm hoping to raise money for the New Zealand Thirumurugan Temple coming up at 145 Church Street, Otahuhu in South Auckland.
The concert is the brainchild of Nadesan Nanthakumar, a member of the New Zealand Thirumurugan Temple Society.
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.
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.
