An interview with His Excellency Shigekazu Sato, Ambassador of Japan to Australia
On 1 August 2012, we had the pleasure of interviewing HE Shigekazu Sato, Ambassador of Japan to Australia, who had come to Melbourne from Canberra to speak in the panel discussion organised by Asialink.
40 years shooting David Bowie – photographer releases limited edition book
Bowie / Sukita: Changes – A Limited Edition Art Series
The exhibition runs until Saturday September 8th 2012.
Gallery Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Junko Morimoto, author of ‘My Hiroshima’, and one who experienced atomic bombing in Hiroshima, currently living in Sydney
43rd Australian Japanese Language Speech Contest – Victorian State Final
http://www.melbourne.au.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/event/whatson.html#speech_2012
Final Application Date:
Wednesday 5 September 2012
This year’s Australian-Japanese Language Speech Contest is about to begin!
But before that, let’s hear what 2011’s prize winner, Ronnen Leizerovits has to say about his experience!
Originating from Chiba prefecture, Noriko started playing the shamisen when she was 6. Coming to Melbourne as a Japanese assistant language teacher (ALT) she has been performing shamisen in order to let more Australians know about Japanese culture. Currently, Noriko actively performs live shows on the streets and is featured in various festivals and concerts whilst working with other musical instruments and music genres. In the past, she has performed in the Japan Australia Music Goodwill Mission Xmas Concert at Sydney Opera House on December 26th, 2009.
Popular Subjects of Australia’s Got Talent
(A Preview of the Next Live Performance)
The next busking event is on Wednesday June 27th. The location will still be somewhere on Bourke Street, and starts at around 12:30pm. Please come and support the live performance!
Returning in 2012 from 1 – 10 June is the 15th year of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. This year’s festival featured Japanese pianist, Hiromi Uehara. We had the opportunity of interviewing Hiromi prior to her performances in Melbourne.
Sam Sparro is an Australian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He recently released his second album, “Return To Paradise.” Our editor recently had a phone interview with him in regards to his new album. Let’s take a look!
~Japanese Puppet Rakugo~
Date and Time: 14-16 June (7pm-8pm), 17 June (6pm-7pm)
Venue: The Butterfly Club, 204 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Ticket Price: Full – $23.00, Concession- $20.00
Bookings: www.thebutterflyclub.com
Showko’s Official Website: www.show-ko.com