DOORS 6.30PM // KITCHEN OPEN // SHOW STARTS 7.30PM // FULLY SEATED TARAB ENSEMBLE - MELODIES FOR PALESTINE MUSIC IS STILL POSSIBLE IN GAZA CLASSICAL ARABIC MUSIC WITH A TWIST Australia's top music group on Classical Arabic 90+ minutes performance of a variety of Arabic music styles: Classical, Muwashah, Quduud, Sufi, Longa, Franco-Arab, & more.. Tarab: The name. The journey. Tarab is an Arabic word that, while difficult to translate, encapsulates the pleasure and joy one gets from great, often classical Arab music. In 2019, Yousef Alreemawi; a Palestinian-Australian musician and intellectual, founded the ensemble after he realized instrumental classical Arabic music is under-represented in Victoria, and named it after the beautiful concept of Tarab. While Tarab ensemble started at the hands of multi-faith Arabic speaking musicians (from Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt),  the vision of the ensemble has expanded to encompass non-Arab musicians (from Australia, Iran, and Armenia). This is a testimony of the beauty, richness and diversity of the tarab and its ability to attract people from different cultures around it. Today, and thanks to the talent and tireless efforts of its members, Tarab Ensemble has evolved to be Australia's leading and largest music group that is totally dedicated to instrumental classical Arabic music, but don't forget, with a twist. The musicians: Greg Khaderian (saxophone), Sarah McDonald (flute), Vahideh Eisaei (qanoun), Michael Currie (double bass), Husam Karam (oud), Khajak Khachigian (guitar), Nasser Ammar (riq) Mentor: Dr Ali Abdullah "Unforgettable musical experience that stirred powerful emotions and touched the heart." Gwynn James "Spectacular show, heartfelt performance full of love, history and pride! Can't thank you enough for last night show. It was the most beautiful thing happened to me in a very long time." Mell Bar TARAB ENSEMBLE Show only: $55+ bf or $60 @ the door (if seats available) Donations raised will go to ASPIRE: an Australian group that provides language, legal and financial support to Palestinian families fleeing wars and violence. Since its inception in 2008, ASPIRE has provided support to more than 600 Palestinian families. TICKETING INFO Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles. VENUE INFO THE BALLROOM MENU The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show. You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here. ACCESSIBILITY The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible. The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.) VENUE FAQS To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here.