NORDIC FESTIVAL
Highlights 2011
May 21, 2011 Saturday
BABBA!
BABBA is the most exciting and musically accurate tribute to ABBA in the world. In a spellbinding performance of all the hits, BABBA takes you on a musical journey that will have you on your feet uncontrollably!
BABBA will be performing at the Warburton Golf Club. Swedish inspired dinner starts 7PM, show 9PM.
Dinner & Show package $59, Show only $39.
For bookings, call 03 5966 4500 - only 144 seats available!
May 14 - June 2, 2011
“Wild at Heart”
Art Exhibition by Finnish-Australian Artist
Satu Kirk
Born in Finland and raised in Australia, Satu always had a passion for art, and spent most of her spare time and rainy days as a child engrossed in sketchbooks and colouring books.
Having immigrated to Australia at such a young age, the memories of her country of birth quickly faded and Satu had to rely on postcards and photographs to build a picture of what Finland was really like. Other peoples’ account of how beautiful the Finnish nature was, was simply not enough.
The yearning to return to Finland was ever-present during her childhood, so, after high school, Satu fulfilled her dream and travelled back to Finland to see “first-hand” what the fuss was all about. The forests and lakes captivated her, and the memories of her travels was the inspiration behind her first solo exhibition, “Into the Woods”, held in June 2010 at the Wyndham Cultural Centre in Werribee. The success of this first exhibition inspired Satu to continue to pursue her dream of becoming a successful artist. For more information visit www.sweetartomine.com
May 22, 2011 Sunday
Presentations by
Dr Andrew Scott
Associate Professor at the Deakin University Melbourne
“The policy benefits for Australia of the Nordic nations’ long-term thinking”.
Ms Yvonne Izatt, CANCELLED
Chairperson, International Settlers Group
“How to find your Nordic ancestors?” Practical advice provided by the International Settlers that is a service group of the Genealogical Society of Victoria.
Also presentation covering Finnish Architect Alvar Aalto’s work and life. Presentation includes short films.
May 21-22, 2011 Saturday-Sunday
Vikings!
Two Victorian re-enactment groups - Jomsvikings and the Hodegon branch of the New Varangian Guard - are setting up a camp in town. Come and see how the Vikings made craft items and admire their battle skills.
May 22, 2011 Sunday
Finnish Folk Dance Group
“Together with dancers, teachers and accordion player Kurt we have created interesting combinations of traditional dances spiced with humour and laughter.
Our recent programs include dances from Karelia. A few of our favourites are Katrilli Repolasta and international boys dance “Kwajongens dans” (in our versions girls can have their share as well…).”
Copyright © Nordic Festival 2010
May 21, 2011 Saturday
Feast of Films
Mecca Theatre at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre
We are showing four Scandinavian feature films at the Festival.
These films are:
10.00am You, the Living - a film from Sweden by director Roy Anderson;
duration 95 minutes - read more
12.00pm The Bothersome Man - a film from Norway by director Jens Lien;
duration 90 minutes - read more
2.00pm Suddenly - a film from Sweden by director Johan Brisinger;
duration 96 minutes - read more
4.00pm Reprise - a film from Norway by director Joachim Trier;
duration 105 minutes - read more
All films have English subtitles.
General admission - 175 seats per film session available - tickets $7.
Tickets will be on sale from April 29. Call 03 5966 4500.
May 22, 2011 Sunday
Frojel Gotlandica Museum
Frojel Gotlandica Museum will stage an exhibition of Viking artefacts, the largest private collection of Viking age jewellery and tools in the Southern Hemisphere.
May 22, 2011 Sunday
Spirit of Finland
Concert by the Finnish choir “Spirit of Finland”
May 22, 2011 Sunday
Nordic Festival Market
May 22, 2011 Sunday
Scandinavian Church Service & Concert
Church service, hymns and texts with the Swedish Church and Scandinavian Choir. Followed by a concert by the Scandinavian Choir with music from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.
(Photo: Church in Pihtipudas, Finland)
May 21, 2011 Saturday
Viking Feast
Join Hafgrim, the Viking Leader and his tribe to enjoy a special Viking Feast at the Mechanics Institute Hall. Enjoy hearty Viking food, songs and Viking era music by PRAXIS
A feast “fit for a viking”
✣ a range of hearty soups with wood-fired bread
✣ a buffet of roast, grilled, smoked and pickled meat, fish & stews
✣an array of vegetables
✣a selection of delicious desserts
Viking era music by PRAXIS
Mechanics Institute Hall @
Upper Yarra Arts Centre
May 21, 2011 @ 7 PM
Adults $45, kids under 12 $10
Bookings 03 5966 4500
May 14 - June 2, 2011
“Fabled Finland”
Photo Exhibition by Tuire Karaharju-Huisman
Tuire Karaharju-Huisman is a lecturer of clinical exercise science. She followed her husband to Australia twelve years ago. Apart from her family and work, she has a passion for sport, music, photography and all things Finnish.
As a child she spent most of her holidays at the summer cottage by the lake Saimaa in South-East Finland. The holidays were filled with fun and beauty of the Finnish nature. During her visits to Finland she aims to spend as much time as possible at the summer house. These images were captured during her last visit in 2010.