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Sound Therapy Healing Training Coming to Australia!
Don't miss your chance to study Sound Therapy with one of the world's most repected teachers Lyz Cooper from the British Academy of Sound Therapy! Lyz is offering her Diploma of Sound Therapy training in Australia for the first time and there's only 18 places available. Learn how to use singing bowls and vocal harmonics to heal the body mind and spirit with this ancient healing modality. More information can be found at this link http://www.sacredsound.net/international/ and by writing to Lyz Cooper at mail@healthysound.com
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Interview on ABC Radio National
Heather was interviewed on the very popular radio program "Life Matters" on ABC Radio National about her work with sound therapy in health care settings, and also her work with songwriting projects in the community. Please visit this link to listen and download the interview http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stories/2011/3266815.htm
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Walk A Mile Concert for Compassion - Sold Out
A wonderful success!! THANK YOU to all of those who attended the Walk A Mile Concert for Compassion in both Adelaide and Melbourne! My goodness these shows are one's I will not forget anytime soon. Anyone who was there will know what I mean :)
So much love in the room and connection through community and music ~ love it!
We raised over $500 for the charities With Compassion and Soul, and SWAGS for Homeless - gosh that felt so good to give the money we raised into their donation box! fantastic :)
Thank you to all the people who helped out behind the scenes, Andrew for the chai tea, Will for the yummy soup, Annie for making our stay in Melbourne so great, thanks to all the musicians, the venue management, and a big thank you to MaD Promo for their fantastic poster distribution for the SA show!
The lovely Samra Teague took this amazing photo at the Adelaide concert ~ so good I simply had to share it...
pictured: Jigme Namgyal, Chris Finnen, Michelle Byrne (The Wandering Minstrels), Heather Frahn, James Byrne (The Wandering Minstrels)
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The Second Time Around - Song
Musical Brain Waves was a group song-writing project with members from the Community Re-Entry Program at Flinders University in 2011. Collaborating with songwriters Heather Frahn and Corey Stewart the members contributed their own song lyrics, voices and artwork expressing positive viewpoints about their lives. The creation of the song "The Second Time Around" brought much celebration of the things that inspire life and wellbeing.
CRP Members: Ben Howell, Cherrie Almond, Ron Brooks,
Bernadette Circtzki, Joelene Schmerl, Adam Houston, Ralph Kloss, Zeke Langsford, Peter Coulter, Gary Irons, John Weston, Peter Guidera, Joanne King, Andrew King, Jayne Linke, Darryl Thompson, Cele Richardson, Meg Bartel, Luna Aboulhosn, Janma Gazmere, Jasmine Grace, Matthew Thomas, Karina Wight, Margaret Ellis, Christiana Wu, Louisa Schettini
Musical Brain Waves was facilitated by Corey Stewart and Heather Frahn, with visual art assistance from Jasmine Grace. Recording and Music Production by Corey Stewart and Heather Frahn © 2011.
With thanks to Charmaine Mahar, Jaime Gardner and Roger Rees for their support for this project.
The Second Time Around by Members of the Community Re-Entry Program, and Heather Frahn and Corey Stewart is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at http://www.heatherfrahn.com.
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Sound Healing Event in Sydney - Friday July 8th 2011
Heather Frahn is teaming up with fellow musician and sound healer Daniel Coates in Sydney for a special evening of meditation with sacred sound and voice. Come and rest, releax and bathe yourself in the beautiful sounds of harmonic singing, Tibetan singing bowls, drums, bells, cosmic tone drums and didgeridoo.
Investment: $30
** Limited Spaces Remaining- Call Daniel for bookings 0425425390
Friday, July 8 · 7:30pm - 10:30pm
"Tramshed Room" Tramshed Arts and Community Centre
1395A Pittwater Road
Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia
Read more about her music meditation ensemble "The Harmonic Project" www.heatherfrahn.com/harmonic-project.htm
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This [Baby] Life debut in Come Out Festival
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Do you have a child aged between 4 months - 18 months?
or, do you know anyone with a child of this age?
If so, there is a very special production called This [Baby] Life showing for 4 shows only the weekend of March 26-27th
This [Baby] Life is the first show of it's kind created especially for babies of this young age.... it's a not to be missed opportunity to share with a special little person in your life!
The fabulous choreographer and director Sally Chance created the show, and performing it are renowned dancers and performers Steven Noonan and Tuula Rappola, with the gorgeous set design by Gaelle Mellis. We have been rehearsing the show and visiting baby rooms in child care centres for inspiration. It has been incredibly interesting making a performance work for such a young age group!
Baby: "Woke up. Smiled. Called for my tall ones. Travelled. Arrived in yet another strange room. Heard music, saw dancing…many more smiles."
This ground-breaking World Premiere production explores the day-to-day reality of being a baby. Developed through extensive research in childcare centre baby rooms, this beautiful performance will delight and stimulate our very youngest festival goers.
Celebrate with your baby as they enjoy their first live performance experience of dance and music created especially for them.
This [Baby] Life presents 4 shows over March 26-27
@ Adelaide Festival Centre
Bookings allow 1 adult per child (children need to be 4-18 months)
Please visit the Come Out website for all booking details
http://www.comeout.on.net/program/this-baby-life
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STREETLINK DRUMMING WORKSHOPS
The Percussion House team will be working with homeless youth through Streetlink over a series of 6 weekly drumming workshops during May and June. The Percussion House is a team of percussion artists teaching workshops in the community, for more information visit www.thepercussionhouse.com.au
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2010 NEWS EVENTS:
ROCKIN' THE BOAT
Tickets are selling fast for the Rockin' The Boat show, featuring a 30 piece choir, 6 piece band, guest singers and poetry... all performing together live on stage in one diverse musical show!
Some of South Australia's best musicians and performers on stage, playing music from the 1800's through to the present day.
Rockin' The Boat is a musical celebration of Port Adelaide's heritage and charm!
Flip through to page 16-17 to see an article about the show in the digital Messenger Newspaper http://digitaledition.portsidemessenger.com.au/
BUY TICKETS ONLINE
http://www.bass.net.au/events/database/ROCKIN2010/
SHOWS
Wednesday December 8th at 7pm
Friday December 10th at 8pm
Sunday December 12th at 5pm
Posted December 3rd 2010
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HEATHER FEATURED ON ABC RADIO NATIONAL
Heather's audio documentary "It Always Blows Out Here" will be featured on ABC Radio National's 360documentaries Program!! You can listen to Radio National online, or from almost anywhere in OZ...
Listen or Download right now the audio doco at the ABC website http://www.abc.net.au/rn/360/stories/2010/3077457.htm
Heather is so proud of this one, and really happy that the ABC is featuring it as part of their "Rivers Project". Thanks ABC!
Listen in Live...
ABC Radio National www.abc.net.au/rn/360
Sat Dec 4th 2010
at about 2:24pm EST
It's also repeated on Wednesday at about 1:45pm
More submissions to the "Rivers Project" will be heard on Radio National on Saturday Dec 11th at 2pm.
Be sure to listen in to hear Australian stories about rivers, there's some beautiful work that will be shown!
Posted December 3rd 2010
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BLIND NELLY
Heather is composer and sound designer for a work in progress theatre production called Blind Nelly. With a talented creative team working on the show it's work in progress debut during the 2010 Feast Festival will be one not to miss.
Nelly has been socially isolated for years...fifty eight years to be exact. Largely kept within the four walls of her home, Nelly now finds herself an independent woman after the recent death of her over-protective Pa. 'Blind Nelly' is a provocative new work in progress 'teaser' with forum inspired by the extraordinary life of a local congenitally blind woman.
What does gender, love, relationship and sex look like without visual cues? How does one 'come of age' at fifty eight?
Come on a quirky, tragic and hilarious journey into where Nelly's world and
reality collide, compliment and permeate each other.
Written and conceived by Michele Fairbairn. Directed by Daisy Brown.
Original Compositions and Soundscapes by Heather Frahn. Moving/Still images by Maura O'Regan and Jason Hawkes. Starring Sandy Gore (Uncle Vanya Sydney Theatre Company; Taming of the Shrew Bell Shakespeare Company; Travelling North; Wit; ABC miniseries Brides of Christ and Baz Luhrmann's Australia).
The work in progress showing is on Sunday Nov 14th, 8:30pm
@ The Lounge Space in the Feast Festival Hub
Light Square, Adelaide
Tix only $10
Posted September 25th 2010
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CAPTURE CREATE CELEBRATE
Heather recently co-wrote a song with Rachel Paterson especially for the City of Playford's Capture Create Celebrate event. The song is called "It's All About Together" and celebrates women working in council across Australia.
Download your own copy of the song here!
Posted October 26th 2010
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HF TRIO PLAYED A GREAT SHOW!
The Heather Frahn Trio featuring Heather, Ryan (harmonica) and Daniel (drums) joined forces once again for a special free outdoor show at The Semaphore Music Festival...
Their funky roots tunes and dynamic live energy took them to the stage with a big crowd enjoying the sunshine and seabreeze air. Thank you to all those poeple who cheered us on, bought a cd and came and said hi after the show! We loved playing live for you! Thank you to Deb from the festival for the invitation and thanks to MaD Promo for sponsoring us with excellent poster distribution.
*Exclusive MP3 Download* The Trio have a special treat for you.... Heather's song "little buddhas" was recorded by the Trio as a demo and is available for FREE download right here... so go check it out and add our tune to your MP3 player, enjoy!
More info about the festival here www.semaphoremusicfestival.com
More info about Heather's Trio here
Posted October 4th 2010
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Heather is very happy to announce that she is a mentor for the national 'jump' program, which supports young and emerging artists to receive professional mentorship from experienced people in their field. Heather is mentoring a fanstastic emerging singer songwriter Kelly Menhennett, who hails from South Australia's Riverland with
velvet vocals and a rough rootsy edge.
In April Heather and Kelly attended a 2 day seminar at Carclew Youth Arts in Adelaide to officially begin the mentor/mentee partnership for the next 10 months!
Kelly has some great plans for the rest of 2010 including the launch of her debut album in November.
Stay tuned for this ever exciting journey that will unfold over the coming months. For more information about Kelly Menhennett you can check out her myspace at www.myspace.com/kellymenhennett
Posted May 24th 2010
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BIG SONG WORKSHOPS
If you live in Adelaide and play a musical instrument, like to sing or write poetry, We Want You!
The Big Song Workshops are coming up Wednesday nights from May 19th - June 23rd
Workshop participants will learn, create and share in a song writing and recording experience over a series of 6 weekly sessions. At the end a special Big Song CD will be produced!
Please forward all enquiries and registrations to Sarah at the City of Charles Sturt council scleggett@charlessturt.sa.gov.au or phone 8408 1111. Limited places available so be quick!
<= Download the Big Song flyer here!
Posted April 22nd 2010
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A COSMIC DAY AT THE HEALERS MARKET
Thank you Tim & Suze from The Western Most Omastry for organising The Healers Market each month, and inviting The Harmonic Project to perform.
It was a cosmic day at the Singing Gallery and we had a wonderful show. I was joined by two special guest musicians Michael Farrell playing his beautiful Soul Orb Drums and Stuart Haines playing his haunting Irish flute and didgeridoo, wow what a pleasure it was to make weird and wonderful harmonic sounds with those two!
<< I have included a web link to some photos taken on the day - hope you can check them out. http://www.heatherfrahn.com/harmonic-project-healers-market.htm
If you haven't yet seen The Harmonic Project website you can at www.heatherfrahn.com/harmonic-project.htm for more info and audio samples on the music player.
DOWNLOAD FLYER for The Healers Market Annual Program of Events here > http://www.heatherfrahn.com/hfm_graphics/2010HealersMarket_EMAILFlyer.jpg
Posted Feb 22nd 2010
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HEATHER IN NATIONAL TOP 10!
Reverb Nation is one of the world's biggest music network sites, and I'm humbled to say that at the moment I'm #8 in the Australia's top 10 Folk artists! Wow, nearly fell of my chair! Haha!
Reverb Nation offer these great little music players which anyone can add to their website or blog to help promote people's music. So if ya feel inclined to add a Heather Frahn Music player to your page I'd appreciate it greatly! Visit this link for the details http://www.heatherfrahn.com/promote-heather.htm
The Harmonic Project player is here http://www.heatherfrahn.com/harmonic-project.htm just click on the ‘share' button to the right of the page below the player displayed to get the html code.
Posted Feb 22nd 2010
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MUSIC FOR ADELAIDE FRINGE PARADE
Since January myself and fellow musician from The Percussion House Marie-Therese have been working on the musical elements to the parade. The Adelaide Fringe Parade is the largest event in the Fringe and one of the biggest street events in Australia drawing tens of thousands of people to the opening night.
The Parade was attended by 80,000 people on Friday 19th of February, which saw our creations out there for everyone to see and hear! We worked with the Design & Construction team, creating a flamboyant soundscape of crazy ‘found object instruments' - and worked with various community groups to facilitate the floats in a rhythmical, melodic or simply random fashion.
See what we made below!
The Adelaide Fringe Festival is now on... for more info visit www.adelaidefringe.com.au/
Posted Feb 22nd 2010
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WEBSITE BY HEATHER FOR KIM BUCK
Adding yet another string to Heather's bow is website design! And she recently finished designing a brand new site for an amazing young visual artist Kim Buck.
Kim creates completely realist drawings with charcoal on paper and demonstrates her interest in what it is to be human in a world that constantly tests our stability. Kim's recent exhibition, Conatus, at Peter Walker Fine Art, sold out prior to opening. The 13 drawings in the show were bought by a range of high profile local and interstate institutions and private collectors, including Artbank. The exhibition received rave reviews and coverage in a number of publications.
Kim is currently working towards a solo exhibition at Michael Reid Gallery in Sydney in 2010. Visit Kim's new website here!
Posted Jan 4th 2010
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HARMONIC PROJECT CHOSEN!
Heather's ambient music venture The Harmonic Project with guest musician Michael Farrell, was featured on Radio Adelaide's Live Music Fest in 2009, (a live music festival on radio!) One of the Harmonic Project songs performed has been chosen to feature on the Live Music Fest Compilation CD which will be distributed to community radio stations around Australia.
The Harmonic Project will be performing live at The Healers Market in McLaren Vale S.A. on Sunday January 17th 2010 at 6pm.See Heather's Upcoming Events page for more details here 
Posted Dec 26, 2009
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ROCKIN' THE BOAT - A SELL OUT SHOW!
Heather recently put on a different hat as percussionist/drummer in the Port Festival sell out show Rockin' The Boat! Heather also came out front and sang a version of 'The Ship Song' by Nick Cave which received a standing ovation!
Rockin' the Boat presented an eclectic night of songs and stories celebrating the independent spirit of ports around the world. The show featured a star line up of performers including Eileen Darley, Heather Frahn, Rosalind Aylmore, Peter Douglas and Lou Bennett. The show was produced by Emma Webb, directed by Katherine Fitzgerald with beautiful poetry performed by actor Stephen Sheehan.
(click on photos to see larger version)
The audience was taken on a journey and you could've heard a pin drop as the full band with of SA's finest musicians and glorious harmony backing from the Born On Monday choir captured the hearts of many! From Brecht to Guys and Dolls, Nick Cave to Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell to John Lennon, Rockin' The Boat went on a musical voyage with the docksiders, seafarers, working girls, dreamers and rebels of the Port.
The performance was such a success there is hint that Rockin' The Boat will make another appearance later in 2010... stay tuned!
Posted Nov 7th, 2009
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INSPIRATIONAL CINEMA FEATURES HEATHER'S SONGS
Adelaide based company Inspirational Cinema have featured Heather's tunes in two of their latest you tube clips. Inspirational Cinema is in the business of creating and facilitating innovative and inspirational programs that engage individuals to create positive change at a personal, professional, social, cultural and environmental level through the use of mobile technology, traditional, digital and social media. www.inspirationalcinema.com.au
Let it flow... The video is done with Photos alone and features Heather's song Freedom Love Compassion. It is an Australian community campaign that raises awareness to the importance of environmental and cultural flows to the Murray Darling River System first, now and always. |
6 Word Stories... Using a simple and engaging technique to capture and harvest patient/client voice using the concept of short story writing and image capture to create the 6 word story films. It involves capturing—in words, images, colour, music and sound effects—people’s ideas and expressions. It is a perfect tool to illuminate how we as people connect, contribute, learn and make meaning together. Song featured is Little Buddhas. |
Posted November 7th 2009
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HEATHER TEACHES SONGWRITERS RETREAT IN THE RED CENTRE!
Ross River Homestead Songwriters Retreat
The second Music NT/APRA Songwriters Retreat was held October 23-25 at Ross River Homestead near Alice Springs and was facilitated by singer-songwriter Heather Frahn. It proved another great success for all involved!!
Twelve Alice-region musicians attended with 15 songs written and recorded over the three-day Retreat. Coordinated by Music NT's Rory Davis, he said it was "excellent in fostering the skills and intent for artists to produce high-quality material". The picturesque and tranquil environment was devoid of the usual distractions, and as a result, perfect for musicians to do what they do best: write songs. Without such opportunities, Rory adds "the music industry would be without its core product". Alice-based artist Rhubee Neale proclaimed the Retreat "AWESOME!!" and "inspiring". Media interest was keen pre- and post-Retreat, with Rhubee and Rory both appearing on ABC Local Radio NT, to talk about their experiences. Funding is being sought for further Retreats next year.
Read the full report (opens in a new window).
Congratulations to everyone involved and look out for future performances of songs written at Ross River!
Posted November 4th 2009.
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ARTS HEALTH CONFERENCE
The Adelaide team from Arts In Health at Flinders Medical Centre are heading to the National Arts Health Conference held in Newcastle NSW early October. Heather has been a part of the Adelaide team for nearly a year presenting 'sounds for relaxation' on the wards with patients and staff, and is delighted to announce her invitation to present sound healing and relaxation sessions at the national conference this year!
Visit The Harmonic Project page to hear some of Heather's ambient music.
Arts In Health at Flinders Medical Centre webpage
Posted September 27, 2009
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THE PERCUSSION HOUSE HEAD NORTH
The three tutors from The Percussion House team (Marie-Therese,
Rusty and Heather) are making the 2 day drive to South Australia's north west to the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands! It's going to be an amazing journey working with Aboriginal kids from remote communities drumming up a storm with a car load of percussion instruments!
The Percussion House team will be in the APY lands for 2 weeks from August 22nd to September 6th creating a performance for the Ernabella Dance.
When they get home to Adelaide, there will be another African Drumming Course on offer for those living in Adelaide. For more information about The Percussion House visit their website at www.thepercussionhouse.com.au
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HEATHER'S ARTICLE ONLINE
Heather is honoured to announce her article is featured in the online magazine www.xtrememusic.org exploring "The Spiritual Significance of Music".
JUSTIN ST. VINCENT is editor of the music webzine XtremeMusic.org and an experienced DJ, producer, and music journalist. For his book The Spiritual Significance of Music he has obtained exclusive interviews with one hundred and fifty authors and over five hundred musicians in order to explore the relationship between music and spirituality. Through the thoughts, musings, and revelations of many of the world's most visionary artists and writers he examines the spirituality of all genres and styles of music, and provides a unique insight into how we understand and respond to music in the context of our post-modern world.
You can read Heather's article (here). Several other musicians from around the world contributed wonderful articles which you can see at this link www.xtrememusic.org/new.html
Posted July 19th 2009
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WORKSHOPS IN THE RIVERLAND, S.A.
From July 24th-26th Heather will be taking a trip to South Australia's Riverland to present a Wellbeing with Voice & Sound workshop, PLUS a two day intenstive workshop in "Songwriting and Recording" followed by a special Open Mic Night at the end of the weekend!
Heather's "Songwriting Workshops" are a part of the Riverland Youth Theatre's EAT Program.
EAT ~ ‘Bite Sized’ intensive workshops introducing a wide range
of performance and technical skills, open to all aged 13-113.
EAT workshops are facilitated by professional artists working in
Adelaide, interstate & the Riverland. EAT is about having a go,
learning something new, meeting others interested in the arts & having fun!
View the details for the EAT Songwriting workshops here
View the details for the Wellbeing with Voice & Sound workshop here
Posted July 8th 2009
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PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOP IN CASTLEMAINE
A very special performance with Heather Frahn and Caithlin Meave in Castlemaine Victoria... it's coming up on Fri June 26 and Sat June 27 and will be held in a beautiful church setting with great acoustics!
Caithlin Meave is a songwriter similar to Heather in that she writes songs to empower people, inspire change and promote the positive as part of the Conscious Music Movement Australia. Heather and Caithlin have played several shows together in the past and felt it was well time for another! :-)
Heather will also be teaching a workshop "Embracing the Voice and Sound for Wellbeing" giving an introduction to Sanskrit Mantra, Vocal Toning, Group Harmonising and there will also be a special treat for particpants to experience a sound meditation performance by Heather's new project "Harmonic"
Click here to see the events schedule with more information.
Posted June 4th 2009
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THE CONSCIOUS MEDIA NETWORK
Heather would like to say a big thankyou to Scott Meredith from a
wonderful recource website "The Conscious Media Network" for adding Heather as a featured artist to the site's music listings!
The Conscious Media Network vision is "to have the largest and most respected multi-media library of imperative and inspiring information serving the global conscious community."
Go see what conscious media is out there, it's a great site!
Heather's page will be up online from June 1st 2009 at this link
Posted May 27th 2009
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A song from Heather's acclaimed album "We Are One" will be aired around Australia this Friday night May 22nd 2009 on Radio National's program "The Rhythm Divine" hosted by the lovely Geoff Wood! 9pm AEST
Tune into Radio National online at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/rhythmdivine/default.htm
Find the frequency for your radio here http://www.abc.net.au/rn/freq/
The program will also be available for podcast online for a few weeks.
Posted May 20th 2009
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Heather has been sponsored by Soul Orb Drums. So what are they?
Soul Orb Drums are an incredibly beautiful sounding melodic percussion instrument made out of a gas cylindar bottle... yes that's right! a gas cylindar bottle!
The sound is a mixture of an African Steel Drum... a Gamelon... and a Hang Drum. Played with mallets or with the hands this amazing instrument has a strong presence which invites your ears into a lovely space. Heather will be performing live with other guests in her new project called "Harmonic" which will feature Tibetan Singing Bowls, Chinese Chau Gong, Vocal Harmonic Singing as well as the Soul Orbs and Heather's Steel Drum Harp.
Stay tuned for more as the Harmonic Project grows from a seedling, into a lush tree!
Posted May 20th 2009
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HEATHER PERFORMS SOLO AT THE NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL!!!
Heather is very happy to announce that she has been invited to perform at the 2009 National Folk Festival in Canberra, ACT this coming April easter long weekend!
The National Folk Festival is one of Australia's and the world's finest folk music festivals, and it is a great honour to be on the program!
Heather will be taking her solo preformance to the audience of thousands who'll be at the festival. Heather will also be teaching workshops in "Singing & Voice for Wellbeing" over the weekend.
South Australian residents get discounted tickets this year because SA is the festival's featured state!
National Folk Festival Appearances
10th April - Troubadour Venue 5:50pm
11th April - Flute & Fiddle Venue 10:30pm
12th April - Palladium Venue 10:40am
12th April - Singing Room - "Voice and Singing for Wellbeing" Workshop with Heather Frahn 2:40pm
*times and venues subject to change
The line up at the National Folk Festival is always of the highest quality - check out the website for the full line up and how to buy tickets www. folk festival.asn.au
Posted March 29th 2009
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As part of a two week residency at Flinders Medical Centre, Leigh Warren & Dancers will premier a dance work choreographed specifically for the hospital, which includes live music performed by Heather Frahn.
The four dancers who are performing the work are beautiful and spectatular, and they join with Heather's music as she presents sounds that are reflective, melodic, passionate and dynamic. Heather will be singing in various ways (melodic Sanskrit Mantras, harmonic singing, percussive vocals) and playing the Turkish Saz stringed instrument.
Heather and Leigh Warren & Dancers perform
when ... Wed 11 March at 12.30pm
where ... Front Foyer - Flinders Medical Centre - Flinders Drive, Bedford Park SA 5042
cost ... free
further information (08) 8204 3096
http://www.lwd.com.au/
Posted February 21st 2009
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The "Message in a Bottle" program on Radio Adelaide will have Heather has a special guest to talk about the ancient art of sound healing. Listen in on Tuesday February 17th from 6pm-7pm (SA Time) to hear the interview.
you can tune in to 101.5FM if you live in Adelaide, or listen online from anywhere in your world at radio.adelaide.edu.au
Posted January 25th 2009
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BELGIUM TOUR A GREAT SUCCESS!
After two sold out tour fundraiser shows in Adelaide, Heather departed Adelaide's shores for her 2nd solo tour internationally in Belgium, Europe.
Heather joined Flemish singer songwritier Neeka www.neekamusic.be for 8 concerts accross Flanders, performing on the very sought after stages of the Cultural Center circuit in Belgium.
Heather and Neeka played songs together at the end of the concerts as well as performing solo... with audiences loving the sounds!
The Belgium tour was a tremendous success for Heather as she received encores and high praise from the audiences and venue directors alike! It is highly likely that Heather will tour again in belgium within the next 2 years... so stay tuned!
Photo below taken by Stef Lauer side of stage!
Heather also had the opportunity to teach a workshop in Belgium in acapella singing and also an introduction to sound healing with the human voice. The workshop went so well that it went WAY overtime because people didn't want to go home! Heather will be teaching more workshops in the coming months. Join the mailing list to receive updates on when and where Heather's workshops will happen.
Heather then went on to study with two mentors in the UK.
Michael Ormiston, a fantastic artist and sound healer who sings the traditional Khoomii Mongolian harmonic singing. He also is a multi instrumentalist who plays gongs, tibetan singing bowls and many Mongolian string instruments. www.soundtransformations.btinternet.co.uk
Shirlie Roden, author, composer,vocalist who has a career spanning back to the 60's. She works with the human voice and how it can be used for physical, emotional and spiritual healing. www.shirlieroden.com
Big thankyou's to Michael and Shirley for their teachings.
While in the UK Heather also recorded vocals on two remix/dance tracks for conscious music artist Nick Weaver from the Big Heart Music Company. More about Nick here
A big thankyou to Stef (Heather's driver and tour manager)... Roger and Ingrid Bouwens from Kolibri Kultuurbro... Neeka and her father Pier... Jeroen for filming some of the gigs... Patrick for taking photos. Thankyou to other lovely folks who helped heather apon her travels... Tania, Jean, Jay, Mikey, Nick, Tracy...
See slide show of photos from the tour on the here