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Relaxation Concerts | 9th August: John Ball (tabla and santoor)

  • Whirlow Spirituality Centre Whirlow Grange Drive Sheffield, England, S11 9SY United Kingdom (map)
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Enjoy a concert of classical, folk, world, popular music and nursery rhymes performed by inspirational professional musicians. Relax, listen, sleep, enjoy some sensory fun with your babies. Concerts aim to revitalise and entertain the grown-ups as well as give your babies a new magical musical experience. Sensory elements include sound, sight, touch, including bubbles, scarves, feathers and simple baby massage techniques for you to explore with your little one at your own pace.

John specialises in North Indian Classical Music, teaching and performing on tabla and santoor. He also has a wealth of experience as a composer and performer in world music ensembles, collaborating with Western Classical, West African, Jazz, Folk and Pop Musicians. John regularly performs on tabla and santoor with several music and dance projects including Rafiki Jazz, a Sheffield based 10-piece world music collective. Mishra, a Sheffield based Indo-Folk music quartet made up of ex UoS music graduates, Balbir Singh Dance Company and Pandit Pratap Pawar (Kathak dance). He has worked with a diverse range of artists including Sarathy Korwar, Juldeh Camara (BBC World Music Award Winner), Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley.

TICKETS:

Adults £10.50, babies free (booking fees apply). When booking your ticket, please state the number of free children's spaces you require. Refunds are available up to 48hrs before the event. Due to Covid-19 restrictions we have very limited audience numbers - book soon to avoid disappointment! 

MORE INFO FOR ON THE DAY:

  • We have Covid-19 secure procedures in place - visit our website to read the complete risk assessment. Please don't arrive more than 5 minutes before your concert. Please wear a mask on arrival and when moving around the building but you can remove it when seated. No equipment is shared and rigorous cleaning takes place between concerts.

  • No need to print your tickets, just show your QR code on the door.

  • There are limited spaces in the car-park or on-street parking.

  • Feel bring your own blanket and pillow.

  • Buggies can be left in the entrance area and we encourage you to put coats and bags to the side of the room.

  • There is nappy changing facilities and feel free to breastfeed.

  • You are responsible for the safety of your own children and belongings.

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