(from Left to Right) Atsung Jamir, Director of Audio Garage, sound partner for the festival, Lipokmar Tzudir, Chairman of Nagaland Music Education and Arts Society, and first Naga Idol and proprietor of Café Destination, Monungsang, who is the festival coordinator. ‘International Culture-Mix Festival 2011’ will be held from October 5 to 8, 2011, at Dimapur to be participated by various art practitioners from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, U.S.A and Nagaland. (Morung Photo)
The Nagaland Music Education And Arts Society (formerly known as- Chancel Choir Foundation for Performing Arts Nagaland) with the Government of Nagaland is organizing an international cultural festival called- ‘International Culture-Mix Festival 2011’ from October 5 to 8, 2011 at Dimapur to be participated by various art practitioners from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, U.S.A and Nagaland.
Addressing the media people at Café Destination, Dimapur, Lipokmar Tzudir, chairman of Nagaland Music Education And Arts Society said that the ‘International Culture-Mix festival 2011’ will provide an opportunity for global and local artists of varied practices to engage in dialogues, sharing of ideas and experiences, workshops, expose and appreciate the uniqueness of each cultures and frame out future prospects for mutual benefits. Lipokmar also said that the cultural exchange is under the understanding that the Scandinavian and American musicians in return will also host a similar programme in Europe, probably July 2012.
Lipokmar also remarked that this was an opportunity for local artistes to share platform with global musicians and share ideas, interact and enter into deals for further collaborations. He further remarked that for too long, people of Nagaland has lagged way behind owing to myriad of reasons like lack of modern infrastructure and institutions, marred by years of insurgencies and a certain amount of neglect from certain sectors. Lipokmar also said that interested artistes can inform the Society if they are interested to participate in the workshop. He also stated that Trumpet and Trombone players in the State have no place to hone their skills; hence they are especially welcomed to the festival.
The festival is jointly organized by Government of Nagaland, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (Ministry of External Affairs) and Sangeet Natak Akademi (Ministry of Culture). Chief Minister of Nagaland will grace the occasion as the Chief Patron. The key persons of the festival are: Conductor- Per Oddvar Hildre, and Lipokmar Tzudir, Soloist- TC Hawkins, Choir- 40 members from Scandinavia, and 40 members from Nagaland, Musician- Piano Per Arild, Hayden Powell (Trunpet), Jan Inge Melseter (Trobbon) from Norway, Sosang on guitar (Nagaland), Moa Yaden on bass (Nagaland), Rovi Sangam, Drums from Nagaland. The festival coordinator is Moanunsang while partners are Audio Garage, metal Gear, Café Destination, Furtados Music Store and Jumping Bean.
Festival Schedule of Workshops & Concerts
October 5
Time 10:00- 12:00
Furtados- Piano Per Arild
Jumping Bean- Vocals TC Hawkins
Café Destination-
Trumpet Hayden Powell
IMC Hall- Trombone Jan Inge Melseter
Niathu Resort- Choral Per Oddvar Hildre & Lipokmar Tzudir
Evening Show: 7pm – 8:30pm Naga Cultural Dance, music & attire presentation at Niathu Resort
October 6
Time 10: 12:00
Furtados- Piano Per Arild
Jumping Bean- Vocals TC Hawkins
Café Detsination-
Trumpet Hayden Powell
IMC- Trombone Jan Inge Melseter
Niathu Resort- Choral Per Oddvar Hildre & Lipokmar Tzudir
Evening Show: An evening of Jazz & Gospel music with TC Hawkins at IMC (Imliyanger Memorial Centre) - 7:00pm – 8:30pm
October 7
Jam session of visiting artists and local Naga artistes. 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Jumping Bean
October 8
All artistes combined in a grand finale concert at DDSC from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm. Entry free.
Addressing the media people at Café Destination, Dimapur, Lipokmar Tzudir, chairman of Nagaland Music Education And Arts Society said that the ‘International Culture-Mix festival 2011’ will provide an opportunity for global and local artists of varied practices to engage in dialogues, sharing of ideas and experiences, workshops, expose and appreciate the uniqueness of each cultures and frame out future prospects for mutual benefits. Lipokmar also said that the cultural exchange is under the understanding that the Scandinavian and American musicians in return will also host a similar programme in Europe, probably July 2012.
Lipokmar also remarked that this was an opportunity for local artistes to share platform with global musicians and share ideas, interact and enter into deals for further collaborations. He further remarked that for too long, people of Nagaland has lagged way behind owing to myriad of reasons like lack of modern infrastructure and institutions, marred by years of insurgencies and a certain amount of neglect from certain sectors. Lipokmar also said that interested artistes can inform the Society if they are interested to participate in the workshop. He also stated that Trumpet and Trombone players in the State have no place to hone their skills; hence they are especially welcomed to the festival.
The festival is jointly organized by Government of Nagaland, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (Ministry of External Affairs) and Sangeet Natak Akademi (Ministry of Culture). Chief Minister of Nagaland will grace the occasion as the Chief Patron. The key persons of the festival are: Conductor- Per Oddvar Hildre, and Lipokmar Tzudir, Soloist- TC Hawkins, Choir- 40 members from Scandinavia, and 40 members from Nagaland, Musician- Piano Per Arild, Hayden Powell (Trunpet), Jan Inge Melseter (Trobbon) from Norway, Sosang on guitar (Nagaland), Moa Yaden on bass (Nagaland), Rovi Sangam, Drums from Nagaland. The festival coordinator is Moanunsang while partners are Audio Garage, metal Gear, Café Destination, Furtados Music Store and Jumping Bean.
Festival Schedule of Workshops & Concerts
October 5
Time 10:00- 12:00
Furtados- Piano Per Arild
Jumping Bean- Vocals TC Hawkins
Café Destination-
Trumpet Hayden Powell
IMC Hall- Trombone Jan Inge Melseter
Niathu Resort- Choral Per Oddvar Hildre & Lipokmar Tzudir
Evening Show: 7pm – 8:30pm Naga Cultural Dance, music & attire presentation at Niathu Resort
October 6
Time 10: 12:00
Furtados- Piano Per Arild
Jumping Bean- Vocals TC Hawkins
Café Detsination-
Trumpet Hayden Powell
IMC- Trombone Jan Inge Melseter
Niathu Resort- Choral Per Oddvar Hildre & Lipokmar Tzudir
Evening Show: An evening of Jazz & Gospel music with TC Hawkins at IMC (Imliyanger Memorial Centre) - 7:00pm – 8:30pm
October 7
Jam session of visiting artists and local Naga artistes. 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Jumping Bean
October 8
All artistes combined in a grand finale concert at DDSC from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm. Entry free.
