17 May, Bristol, Musikeli, Workshop and concert

MUSIKELI

A men's ensemble from Samegrelo region in the west of Georgia, led by Dimitri Kakulia. 

Based at Senaki Municiplity Student, Youth and Culture Centre, Musikeli are highly experienced at leading workshops with singers of all ages and abilities. The ensemble teach and perform a wide repertoire, ranging from sacred chants to work songs, modern 'city' songs, and comic folk songs, but all with a particular emphasis on western Georgian styles.

Recently returned from touring Lithuania, this will be Musikeli's first visit to the UK.

WORKSHOP 6–7.30pm
The workshop is open to all, and there is no need to read music, know the language, or have previous experience. Songs will be taught by ear. So if you are unfamiliar with this tradition, you are guaranteed a warm welcome and an enjoyable introduction to this beautiful music.

CONCERT 8pm–9.45pm
With an interval of approximately 20 minutes.

CONCESSIONS
Under 18, student, unwaged and in receipt of disability or income related benefits. Children under 14 and carers accompanying a registered disabled person may attend free.

Workshop £15/10, Concert £15/10, Combined £25/18 (Tickets available on the door)

Note: We recognise that many people are experiencing financial strain. If you are keen to attend but cost is an issue for you, please contact us directly, and we can try to work something out.

TS'UTISOPELI WEEKEND 19–21 May
This workshop and concert is part of a UK wide tour by Musikeli and a women's ensemble, Ialoni. The centrepiece of the tour will be a weekend residential event with both choirs, with further workshops, concert, and a supra, or Georgian feast, at which singers from across the UK will gather to share and sing together the songs that we've learned during the tour.

Further information and tickets: here

DISCOUNT ON TS'UTISOPELI WEEKEND
If booking a full price ticket for this workshop, you can claim a £10 discount for a ts'utisopeli weekend or day pass. Details and discount code will be supplied in the booking confirmation email.

ACCESSIBILITY
It is important to us that all events be accessible to all who wish to participate. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please let us know when booking, and we will contact you to discuss your requirements.

COVID POLICY
Please do not attend any event if you are suffering from any potentially infectious respiratory illness, including Covid. If you have reason to believe that you may have been exposed to Covid in the week before the event, please take a lateral flow test. If you are unable to attend for this reason, a full refund will be given.

Note: We recognise that many people are experiencing financial strain. If you are keen to attend but cost is an issue for you, please contact us directly, and we can try to work something out.