Free The Children | A Concert for Peace
21 Mar 2024 SAST (+02:00)
NIROX Sculpture Park
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FREE THE CHILDREN
A CONCERT FOR PEACE
Thursday 21 March - Human Rights Day
NIROX Sculpture Park
‘History will judge us by the difference we make in the lives of children’ - Nelson Mandela
Following weeks of creative collaboration with artists from South Africa and Ukraine
in residency at the Kromdraai Creativity Impact Hub,
reaching out to local children from disadvantaged communities,
jointly developing a unique and moving concert
inspiring a global movement to #FreeTheChildren
The concert line-up:
- The Soil
- Langa Mavuso
- Tubatsi Mpho Moloi
- AusTebza
- Modise Sekgothe
- Itai Hakim
- Mpumi Mama Drum
- Anastasiya Voytyuk (Ukraine)
- Yagody (Ukraine)
Tickets:
Early Bird R450
General Admission R500
Final Admission R600
Children aged 10 and under enter free of charge
Tickets are consciously limited to maintain the intimate setting. Early bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.
‘It always seems impossible until it is done’ - Nelson Mandela
Civilization has failed to find lasting and just peace, without resorting to violent conflict.
Moreover we have failed our children, the victims of wars fostered by their elders who are
meant to protect them.
The incidence of children affected by conflicts and war is globally pervasive – in Palestine, Sudan,
DRC, Nigeria and the Ukraine, where over 19,000 children have been forcibly displaced to Russia and Ukrainian occupied territories without the consent of their parents or guardians.
The resolution of conflict lies with ordinary people, acting extraordinarily, not with political
power and vested interests. Creative expression remains one of humanity’s most profound tools through which thoughts, values and actions provide transformation for our betterment. It expresses our innate higher self; as a means to exult excellence and dignity, instil optimism and disempower malignant leaders. It confronts the precept of humanity as a fundamentally flawed species. Through solidarity between ordinary people we can deliver a just and lasting peace.
NIROX is a private not-for-profit foundation to benefit the arts. All income is used to maintain the grounds, the artist residency programme, and artist support.
Wider context:
This concert concentrates on the urgent plight of the 19,000 abducted Ukrainian children, in
cooperation with visiting Ukrainian artists. At the same time, it will draw attention to the
plight of all children affected by conflict globally, including Gaza, Sudan, Nigeria, and more.
#FreeTheChildren #nirox #niroxfoundation #niroxsculpturepark #music #peace #concert #musicinnature #performance
GPS: S25°59' 09.56'' E27°46' 59.17"
No food, drinks, pets, gazebos or sporting equipment may be brought into the park. Entry and use of the facilities are entirely at your own risk. NIROX has no responsibility for injury or loss of any kind, howsoever arising. Children are their parent's responsibility.They must be under adult supervision at all times and respect the performance and experience of other patrons during the concert. Sculptures are not to be handled or played upon. The landscape is precious, treat it as such. No swimming is permitted. NIROX is an outdoor venue, subject to the weather. While every care is taken to ensure an enjoyable experience, a decision will be taken in the event of inclement weather on how to proceed. No refunds. Entry to the park constitutes agreement that images of visitors may be captured and published on social and other media by other visitors; and by NIROX. The event will comply with current COVID legislation and best practice. If these change, NIROX is not responsible for the curtailment or cancellation of this event.
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All ages welcome. Children aged 10 and under enter free of charge.
Ample secure parking available at the venue.
No food, drinks, cooler boxes, pets, gazebos or sporting equipment may be brought into the venue.
Organiser
Information
All ages welcome. Children aged 10 and under enter free of charge.
Ample secure parking available at the venue.
No food, drinks, cooler boxes, pets, gazebos or sporting equipment may be brought into the venue.
Organiser
Info
FREE THE CHILDREN
A CONCERT FOR PEACE
Thursday 21 March - Human Rights Day
NIROX Sculpture Park
‘History will judge us by the difference we make in the lives of children’ - Nelson Mandela
Following weeks of creative collaboration with artists from South Africa and Ukraine
in residency at the Kromdraai Creativity Impact Hub,
reaching out to local children from disadvantaged communities,
jointly developing a unique and moving concert
inspiring a global movement to #FreeTheChildren
The concert line-up:
- The Soil
- Langa Mavuso
- Tubatsi Mpho Moloi
- AusTebza
- Modise Sekgothe
- Itai Hakim
- Mpumi Mama Drum
- Anastasiya Voytyuk (Ukraine)
- Yagody (Ukraine)
Tickets:
Early Bird R450
General Admission R500
Final Admission R600
Children aged 10 and under enter free of charge
Tickets are consciously limited to maintain the intimate setting. Early bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.
‘It always seems impossible until it is done’ - Nelson Mandela
Civilization has failed to find lasting and just peace, without resorting to violent conflict.
Moreover we have failed our children, the victims of wars fostered by their elders who are
meant to protect them.
The incidence of children affected by conflicts and war is globally pervasive – in Palestine, Sudan,
DRC, Nigeria and the Ukraine, where over 19,000 children have been forcibly displaced to Russia and Ukrainian occupied territories without the consent of their parents or guardians.
The resolution of conflict lies with ordinary people, acting extraordinarily, not with political
power and vested interests. Creative expression remains one of humanity’s most profound tools through which thoughts, values and actions provide transformation for our betterment. It expresses our innate higher self; as a means to exult excellence and dignity, instil optimism and disempower malignant leaders. It confronts the precept of humanity as a fundamentally flawed species. Through solidarity between ordinary people we can deliver a just and lasting peace.
NIROX is a private not-for-profit foundation to benefit the arts. All income is used to maintain the grounds, the artist residency programme, and artist support.
Wider context:
This concert concentrates on the urgent plight of the 19,000 abducted Ukrainian children, in
cooperation with visiting Ukrainian artists. At the same time, it will draw attention to the
plight of all children affected by conflict globally, including Gaza, Sudan, Nigeria, and more.
#FreeTheChildren #nirox #niroxfoundation #niroxsculpturepark #music #peace #concert #musicinnature #performance
GPS: S25°59' 09.56'' E27°46' 59.17"
No food, drinks, pets, gazebos or sporting equipment may be brought into the park. Entry and use of the facilities are entirely at your own risk. NIROX has no responsibility for injury or loss of any kind, howsoever arising. Children are their parent's responsibility.They must be under adult supervision at all times and respect the performance and experience of other patrons during the concert. Sculptures are not to be handled or played upon. The landscape is precious, treat it as such. No swimming is permitted. NIROX is an outdoor venue, subject to the weather. While every care is taken to ensure an enjoyable experience, a decision will be taken in the event of inclement weather on how to proceed. No refunds. Entry to the park constitutes agreement that images of visitors may be captured and published on social and other media by other visitors; and by NIROX. The event will comply with current COVID legislation and best practice. If these change, NIROX is not responsible for the curtailment or cancellation of this event.