【Performer】

Yukari Echo
~Japanese women’s choir~

This year, Yukari Echo celebrates its 35 years. Five years ago its 30th Anniversary Concert turned into a fundraising event for the children who lost their parent(s) in the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. ...

The group has been singing Japanese songs and songs from around the world at local schools, functions, aged persons’ homes and cultural festivals including the annual Japan Festival in Box Hill, promoting friendship/goodwill and sharing the joy of singing.

Currently the group has around 25 members and rehearses once a week under the guidance of music directors Mrs. Hiroko Sugimoto and Mrs. Yoko Henderson and accompanist Mrs. Yoshiko Sakai.

【Performer】

Ichimadin

Ichimadin was formed in September 2010.
Current members are Chiemi, Junko, Ronald, Ami and Masa. ...
We have performed at numerous festivals and events in Victoria such as Japan Culture and Art Festival, Box Hill Japan Festival, Frankston Japanese Festival, Tourism Seminar and Travel Expo.

Ichimadin holds lessons twice a month at Japaneasy Japanese Language School.
We all love to sing songs along with the sanshin.
The name of the group, Ichimadin, means "forever" in the okinawan dialect and we hope the beautiful Okinawan music will live forever.
Ichimadin would love to share the beautiful sound of the sanshin together with you!

【Performer】
　

A.YA (エイ、ヤー)

A.YA ~ Japanese Instruments & Taiko Explosion ~
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A.YA was formed in 2013 by long term musical collaborators Ayako Tsunazawa and Ayako Fujii.
Their sound is crossover between modern original compositions and traditional styles with unique Japanese instruments. A.YA has strong influences from the happy Island sounds of Okinawa and the exciting rhythmic pulse of Africa and Brazil. With it’s fast paced changeovers, catchy lyrics and fun audience participation ; A.YA is always hit.

They regularly perform at many schools throughout Victoria and have performed at Japan Festival in 2013, 2014 and 2015, Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival in 2014 and 2015, Japan Culture and Art Festival in 2013, Chinese New Year Festival in 2015, Docklands Chinese New Year Dragon in 2014 and 2015, Animaga Expo in 2014, Mildura Festival in 2015, Wyndham Multicultural Fiesta in 2015.

FB page https://www.facebook.com/a.yamusica
Web       http://ayayamusica.wix.com/a-ya

Japanese performers in Melbourne prsent

Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami "Five Years on" Benefit concert    " Flowers will bloom" 

@Library at the Dock
107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands

"Ticket prices*
Full: $25
Child aged btw 6-12 y/o: $15
Child aged under 5: Free (a seat to be shared with parents)
(only limited seats available)

"Donations with on-line raffle tickets"
http://trybooking.com/KCJN

"Event start time"
Venue open 18:30 / Start 19:00
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*Performers*
A.YA, Ichimadin, Yumi Umiumare, Yukari Echo, Noriko Tadano,
Brandon Lee, Wadaiko Rindo and more

*Description of the event*
It is now five years since the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused widespread damage and destruction to the Tohoku region. Even now, many of the survivors are still experiencing hardship as they work to rebuild their lives and communities. Although we may be far away here in Melbourne, we want to help make life better for those affected by the disaster.

The funds raised through the event and donations will procceed to the NGO organisation based in Melbourne, 'Japan-Australia Junior Project'. The project started in 2012 and it offers 5-6 junior high school students from Iwate prefecture to come and experience Australian life for 10 days or so with hope that those young people to connect with Australian safe environment while they are staying to learn language and culture, also to foster friendship with local students in Melbourne.

未曾有の被害をもたらした東日本大震災から、まもなく5年を迎えようとしています。が、今もなお、被災地では復興、再生への長い道のりを必死で歩んでいる方が大勢いらっしゃいます。5年目を迎える今年、復興への願いをつなぐため、メルボルン在住の有志が集い、“花は咲く”をテーマに、音楽やダンスパフォーマンス、また、書道、クラフトアート等の展示、販売を含むチャリティーコンサートを実施することに致しました。

今回集められる収益金は、毎年被災地岩手県の中学生らをメルボルンに招待し、当地で多くのことを学び、その体験を通して復興に役立てて欲しいと願う「日豪ジュニアプロジェクト（メルボルン代表：秋元みどり氏）」へ全額寄付することに致しました。メルボルン発、復興支援の願いが、被災地の皆さんへ届くことを心から願っています。

皆様の暖かいご支援とご理解をよろしくお願い致します。

*Funds raised by the event*
All proceeds donated to The Nichingo Junior Project.
http://www.nichigo-junior.com.au/