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Part of Soundworks: live music, shared stories, regional stages.
Singer-songwriter Nathan May draws on country and folk influences to share songs that reflect on family, connection to country, and truth-telling. Teaming up with violinist Julian Ferraretto, known for his genre-crossing style, the performance blends music and storytelling in a thoughtful and personal way.
Set in a relaxed, onstage cabaret-style setting, the Soundworks series creates a welcoming atmosphere where audiences and artists connect up close. From the rhythm of a train line through the landscape to the quiet pull of home, Nathan’s music explores themes of place, identity, and belonging.
Opening the night is Katie Aspel, whose soulful voice and honest songwriting set the tone for an evening of heartfelt music
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School Workshops
As part of the Soundworks: Stories in Song, the artists on tour are offering workshops to local schools. Three different workshops are available.
Songwriting with Katie Aspel
Suitable for: Year 3 – Year 6
Workshop Size: 20-30
Duration: 90 minutes
Katie Aspel is a proud Ngarrindjeri/Gunditjmara woman and rising pop/acoustic artist, who combines lively vocals with soulful acoustic guitar. Her captivating songs artfully convey themes of love, heartbreak and culture.
The Songwriting Workshop will take students on an exploration of the fundamentals of songwriting using activities that are easy to grasp. The workshop Includes:
- Katie performing a song to engage and contextualise the workshop
- A discussion of what students think makes up a song
- Students working in small groups to develop an aspect of the class song performing the class song with Katie.
Conduction with Julian Ferraretto
Suitable for: Year 3 – Year 12
Workshop Size: 20-30
Duration: 90 minutes
Julian Ferraretto is a multi-style violinist and composer, Julian moved to London in 2002 and has since become known for his virtuosic and melodically charged improvisational style. He has performed with many of the UK’s most important contemporary jazz and world music bands.
This workshop, tailored to differing levels of knowledge and ability takes students on a journey to develop the skills a conductor uses to direct a musical ensemble. The workshop will explore as a whole class and in small groups:
- Hand gestures correlating to a simple rhythmic denomination
- How to create a soundscape.
As students build confidence with these skills they will take on the role of being the conductor of the group or class.
Songwriting with Nathan May
Suitable for: Year 10 – Year 12
Workshop Size: 15-30
Duration: 90 minutes
Multi-talented singer-songwriter Nathan May descends from the Arabana, Yawuru and Marridjabin clans. Nathan writes in memory of his friends and family. He crafts songs that express feelings of wide appeal to a broad audience.
Nathan May will work with students with a focus on concepts that build and enhance songwriting techniques. The development of these skills will bring student’s ideas to life through writing a story using song. The workshop includes:
- The music of Nathan May to identify how he uses his craft to tell stories.
- Identifying a story or an idea to write a song about
All artists will come to you, with workshops being held at schools. Times to be confirmed upon confirmation of expressions of interest. Please note this is just expression your interest and is not guaranteed as it is based on availability.
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Nunga Tickets for First Nations Communities
Country Arts SA offers discounted Nunga Tickets to support access and inclusion for First Nations peoples. These tickets are available at our Arts Centres and through the Shows on the Road program.
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