A joint concert from two renowned vocal ensembles from the Republic of Georgia. Touring the UK together, the two choirs will also be teaching and performing at a weekend residential event, which forms the centrepiece of the tour.

IALONI

A women's ensemble from the east of Georgia, Ialoni is one of the most respected Georgian women’s vocal ensembles. 

Ialoni has been led since its formation in 2009 by musicologist Nino Naneishvili. They have now recorded five albums, and taught and performed internationally, including on several previous visits to the UK.

Winners of Best Female Folk Ensemble at the National Folklore Festival of Georgia 2015–16, in the following year Ialoni were awarded the Grand Prix in Georgian Traditional Chant, and the first place and Gold Medal in Georgian Folk Song at the Tbilisi Choral Music Competition.

With their deep knowledge of the music and its cultural context, and a charming and engaging delivery, Ialoni’s singing and teaching is sure to delight.

To hear the leader of the ensemble, Nino Naneishvili, talk about healing songs and round dances, listen to her interview on the Voices of the Ancestors podcast.

MUSIKELI

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

Based at Senaki Municipality Student, Youth and Culture Centre, 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.

CONCERT 7.30–10pm
Doors open 7pm. 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.

Concert £15/10 (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 concert is part of a UK wide tour by Musikeli and 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

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.

FURTHER INFORMATION
For general enquiries regarding ticketing or any errors or omissions or clarifications in respect to the information on this page, please contact Pitchblend.

For detailed enquiries regarding the venue or event itself, please contact the local organisers, Hebden's own women's Georgian choir, Zarebi