Please note that Under U18's may come to the event as long as they are accompanied by a guardian. Dinner and show are available as an option $40 for a 2 course meal. Please note we also have Bar Snacks available. You will receive a Reserved Seat. If you have any dietary requirements (vegetarian etc) can you please let us know by adding your requirements to the Add Comments About Your Order section when purchasing your ticket. If you make a booking for 8 people for show only you will receive reserved seating for free. Otherwise can reserve seating for $5 per seat by selecting the Reserved Seating option. If you book reserved seating and wish to sit with friends please put the details in Add Comments About Your Order section when purchasing your ticket. Dinner Bookings. Doors @ 7.00pm Reserved Seating @ 8.15pm Show bookings Doors @ 8.30pm Harambee is an a cappella choir from Melbourne, and was founded in 2002 by Sarah Patterson and a group of friends studying music teaching together at university. The name "Harambee" means "in the spirit of togetherness" in Swahili. In 2010, Harambee was excited to welcome long-time member, JANE PATTERSON, into the position of Musical Director. In Harambee's early years, the repertoire sung was a variety of music from around the world. In 2006, Harambee advanced to the State Finals of the ABC Classic FM "Choir of the Year" competition, which was broadcast live all over Australia. In June / July 2009, Harambee decided to embark on a "Friendship Tour" after their experience on Channel 7's "Battle of the Choirs" in 2008. Being on "Battle of the Choirs" really was a very inspiring experience for all the members of Harambee, and every member of the choir believes that they grew and developed as performers. New friendship were formed with other choirs and bonds strengthened within the choir. The TV show was also influential in the musical direction that Harambee has decided to take. Since appearing on the show, the members of Harambee have focussed on performing and arranging music in a more popular style and their concerts are filled with original arrangements of many of their favourite songs. In March 2009, the singers in Harambee were privileged to work with contemporary a cappella expert, Deke Sharon, from USA whose advice was invaluable and very inspiring. Harambee's performances are characterised by an obvious enjoyment in every singer, and every song is delivered in an entertaining style. For three years running, 2004 - 2006, and in 2009, Harambee was awarded 1st place in the Boroondara Eisteddfod A Cappella Choral section, and in 2008 were awarded 1st place in the Waverley Eisteddfod (where we performed as a combined choir with Suara). Harambee has also performed for sell-out audiences in our concerts at the Kingston Arts Centre, Holy Redeemer Hall and the Box Hill Community Arts Centre for the past five years. In 2008, Harambee participated in Channel 7's "Battle of the Choirs", and absolutely loved the experience. We were thrilled to advance to the Grand Final, and placed 3rd overall in the competition. In July, 2010, Harambee are forming part of the "core choir" at the Festival of Voices in Hobart, in the Contemporary A Cappella Choir workshop stream with Austin Willacy (USA). In Your Head (Harambee's 3rd CD) is being launched on August 7th 2010 and is the culmination of two years work focusing on contemporary A Cappella Pop! It is a highly entertaining CD jam packed with many of Harambee's favourites and will leave both A cappella enthusiasts and new comers wanting more with its catchy, fun filled tunes.
Conditions and FeesAdmission 18+ or Under 18 when accompanied by a guardian.ID required for entry.Please print and bring along the .pdf ticket/s to gain admission.Booking Fee of $4.40 per ticket applies.Credit Card Payment Costs 2% of total transaction cost.
