SPECIAL EVENTS ARCHIVE
The Islamic Spectrum in Australia
29-31 July
A very special series of events exploring the many faces of Islamic culture in Australia: art, architecture, food, religion, history and music.
· One day public forum
· Music of the Silk Road concert
· One day youth forum
· Islamic youth exhibition
· The Brothahood hip hop concert
ISLAM IN AUSTRALIA - building cultural bridges to the Muslim world
Wednesday 29th July
A one-day symposium on focus on the cultural aspects of Islam in Australia, with speakers on art, architecture, food, religion, history and music, who will explore the affirmative influences of contemporary Islamic culture in Australia. Covering historical, religious and cultural impacts through to the fascinating nature of Islamic arts, this seminar will provide an insightful set of observations to those who attend and supports our national commitment to intercultural understanding and respect.
Available downloads
Complete Symposium Program
Opening Address (The Premier of South Australia, the Hon. Mike Rann MP)
Welcome Address (Dr Noris Ioannou, Executive Director, Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre)
Keynote Address (Mr Ikebal Adam Patel, President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils)
Biographies and Abstracts of all speakers:
· Dr Ameer Ali: Do Muslims Laugh?
· Janine Evans: 2 Veil or Not 2 Veil: the Australian Muslim Identity
· Bahariah Mahmud: Muslim Food Practices
· Philip Griffin: Islamic Music
· Kuranda Seyit: Normalising Islam
· Assoc Prof Samer Akkach: Islamic Art: Form And Meaning
· Dr Katharine Bartsch: Australia's Muslim Pioneers, Their Mosques And Their Legacy
A traditional Halal lunch with a tasting of the flavours of Islamic/Muslim food and refreshments throughout the Symposium day are included in the modest registration fee.
ISLAM IN AUSTRALIA - youth forum
Friday 31st July
This full day forum is designed for younger audiences with interactive workshops on Islamic music, food, & art.
MUSIC OF THE SILK ROAD
Thursday 30th July
Join us for a timeless musical journey to the heart and soul of music that crosses from Europe to Asia.
The magical music of this region winds and turns through soaring mountains and majestic plains, past grand ancient cities and desert oasis. From Sufi mystic songs with their ambient and hypnotic resonance through to rhythmic folk songs of the Afghan & Punjab towns. A beautiful blend of heart melting vocals spine tingling instrumentals and mind-bending rhythms embellished with masterful improvisations.
THE BROTHAHOOD (Melbourne)
Friday 31st July & Sat 1st August
Australia's renowned Muslim hip-hop group, The Brothahood's gritty sonic landscapes represent a growing global music movement that has created a stir from the streets of London, New York, Paris & Tehran.
These five young Australian rappers use hip-hop as a tool to smash down stereotypes and misconceptions of 'Muslims in the West', creating a whole new theme to the Australian hip-hop scene whilst maintaining hip-hop's core essence: taught and intelligent rhymes and production skills that are sharp and always on point. The Brothahood's message of inclusion and self empowerment have struck a chord with not only the hip hop community but also the greater Australian society.
Both dates are alcohol free events.
ISLAMIC SPECTRUM EXHIBITION
30 July to 4 September
An exhibition by secondary students from the Islamic College of South Australia, featuring works inspired by Adelaide born artist Jeffrey Smart, personal interpretations of multiculturalism and the cycles of nature. To be opened by Mr Ikebal Adam Patel, President, Australian Federation of Islamic Councils.
This project has been proudly supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship through the National Action Plan. For more information visit www.immi.gov.au/nap
Art & Life: 25 Years Of Storytelling At Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre
6-8pm Monday 25th May
A quarter of a century of challenge has seen Nexus affirm its role as the sole multicultural arts organisation in SA. Join artists, performers, members and other community participants from Nexus' past in a gala launch of the NEXUS ORAL HISTORY PROJECT.
This will be an enjoyable informal social/cultural evening with refreshments, display of art and posters from 25 years of Nexus and a celebrity panel discussion facilitated by Executive Director, Dr Noris Ioannou with special guests including:
· Esther Piliotis (Nexus volunteer oral historian)
· Patricia Summerling (Professional historian & author)
· Mirna Heruc (past Chair and CEO of Nexus)
· Adam Dutkiewicz (Witer, publisher & Nexus Writer-in-residence)
· Siamak Fallah (Artist)
Part of South Australian History Week 2009.
Adelaide Ink 2: Tattoo Show & Tell Session
4-6pm Thursday 12 March
Hugely popular at Fringe 2008, this is your chance to show off your most permanent and personal art collection. Make sure you arrive early to sign up and see/hear everyone else! Stay on for ink art of a different nature when our Comic Culture exhibition opens immediately afterwards.
Food + Faith: Abraham's Supper
6-9.30pm Thursday 19th Febraury
Nexus presents a very special evening of dialogue, food and music, with a focus on the Patriarch of three major world religions. Listen and discuss with our guest speakers then join us for a delicious multifaith supper. Hosted by Tony Love, Food Wine Editor, The Advertiser, with guest speakers:
Iman Afroz Ali, Founder President, Al-Ghazzali Centre for Islamic Sciences Human Development (Sydney)
Rabbi Gutnick, Adelaide Hebrew Congregation
Geraldine Hawkes, Executive Officer, SA Council of Churches
Read The Advertiser's recent article on the Food + Faith forum here
2008 Nexus Writer-in-Residence
Dr Adam Dutkiewicz
Well-known Adelaide-based arts writer and historian, Dr Adam Dutkiewicz will be writer in residence at Nexus from late September to December 2008. Adam spend this period researching and preparing materials for an exhibition at Nexus in late 2009 focusing on 'first wave' migrant artists arriving in South Australiain the 1940s and 1950s. Adam has already published a number of books on artists from this period and has a personal interst as central figures in this group include Wladyslaw and Ludwik Dutkiewicz, Adam 's father and uncle!
Australian Youth Forum Launch
2 October 2008
The Hon Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Youth, launched the Australian Youth Forum (AYF) at Nexus on 2 October, 2008. The AYF is the Australian Government's new initiative aimed at engaging young people and the youth sector in ongoing public discussion and facilitating their input into policy and decision making on issues that affect their lives.
Blue Light Disco
6th December 2007
Together with the Department for Families and Communities – Refugee Services and accredited Blue Light volunteers, Nexus presented this free event for young refugess and friends.
Tram Extension Launch & Open Day
14th October 2007
The Islamic Spectrum in Australia
Building cultural bridges through understanding
1st May 2008
A symposium on Islamic culture: art, architecture, food, religion, history and music Co-presented by NEXUS Multicultural Arts Centre and The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, UniSA
Venues:UniSA City West campus, Hawke Building level 5, Bradley Forum
and NEXUS Multicultural Arts Centre, Cnr North Terrace and Morphett Street, Adelaide
This day public forum invites understanding of Islamic culture in Australia across a spectrum of special topics.
Distinguished speakers will extend our knowledge as well as thinking on the positive influences of contemporary Islamic culture in Australia. From an appreciation of historical, religious and cultural impacts through to the fascinating nature of Islamic arts, this seminar will provide an insightful set of observations to those who attend and supports our national commitment to intercultural understanding and respect.
A traditional Halal lunch and refreshments throughout the day are included in registration fee.
