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A Musical and Dance Extravaganza by Bhavan Manchester
Date: 15.06.2024

Delighted to invite you all to the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Manchester Event : A Musical and Dance Extravaganza!

Experience the magic of India’s rich cultural heritage through our mesmerizing music and dance show. Delve into the depths of Indian traditions, as we showcase the vibrant tapestry of melodies, rhythms, and movements that define this diverse nation.

About Us:

We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the beauty of Indian music, dance, language and cultural education. Our team consists of passionate artists and performers who have dedicated their lives to mastering these ancient art forms. Through our performances, we aim to share the essence of India’s cultural legacy with audiences around the world.

Our Performances:

Prepare to be enthralled by a captivating fusion of classical and folk music, paired with dynamic dance forms that span the length and breadth of India. From the graceful movements of Bharatanatyam to the energetic beats of Bhangra, our performances offer a kaleidoscopic journey through the diverse landscapes of Indian culture.

Upcoming Shows:

Stay tuned for our upcoming shows, where you can witness the magic of Indian music and dance live on stage. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or a newcomer to Indian arts, our shows promise to leave you spellbound and inspired.

Book Your Tickets:

Don’t miss your chance to experience the Splendours of India live in action.

  • Date: Saturday 15 June 2024
  • Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm  (Door opens at 4pm)
  • Venue: All Saints Church Hale Road Hale Barns Altrincham Cheshire WA15 8SP. Parking available at Venue and nearby.
  • Ticket price: £20 per adult, £10 per child under 16 (including delicious vegetarian meal) – No tickets at the door

Ticket booking options:

  • Option 1: Eventbrite – follow this link: Pay here
  • Option 2: Direct Payment to: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Manchester Ltd, Account No: 63222675, Sort code: 20-02-77, Reference: Your name and surname

Once you have done the booking please send us the names of the guests by email to:

info@bhavan.co.uk

Contact: 07849 662 579 or 07724 622 333

Yoga Workshop with The Global Society for Peace and Spiritual Science

Bhavan was honoured to host a Yoga workshop with The Global Society for Peace and Spiritual Science. The event was a huge success and attended by both young and old, experienced and novice. The workshop started with some beautiful Nepali bhajans. Acharya ji Rajan Sharma led the congregation with a short lecture followed by Yoga and ended with a tranquil meditation session. The workshop was well received by all those who attended and it was a pleasure for Bhavan to work with such a wonderful organisation.

Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Manchester presents

“Nazrānā” by Swati Natekar 
 
An evening of popular Ghazals, Bhajans & Classic Bollywood 
 
On Saturday 17 September 2022
At Flixton Girls School,
Flixton Road,
Urmston
M41 5DR
 
Swati Natekar
 
 
The voice behind hit songs like Nadia (with Nitin Sawhney), Khwaab (with Niraj Chag) & Jakatta American Dream (#3 in UK main charts), Swati Natekar is one of the most respected voices in Indian Music in U.K. Swati is the daughter and disciple of renowned Hindustani Classical academic & scholar Vidushi Dr. Smt. Sushila Pohankar. She is a UK based Indian Classical, Ghazal and World music singer, songwriter and composer, who is also known for her collaborations with Ustad Zakir Hussain, Talvin Singh, Craig Armstrong, Sonu Nigam & Muzaffer Ali.
 
Swati has released several acclaimed albums and has performed extensively at reputed international venues, both nationally and internationally in Europe, Caribbean, South Africa, India, Karachi, Nairobi. Swati’s voice also features on a Hollywood Warner Brothers movie ‘The In-Laws’, and ‘The Republic Of Love’, directed by Deepa Mehta. Having featured over 25 albums so far, Swati has also released her own Ghazal albums ‘Dhanak’ & ‘Anjuman’; a Fusion album ‘Destiny Chakra’ and Thumri album “Anuraag”.
 
Swati had her lead vocals on the theme song for Commonwealth Games in Delhi in 2010, specially recorded for BBC. It has also been an honour for Swati to represent UK & record the Bhajan “Vaishnav Jan” for the celebration of 150th year of Gandhi Jayanti. Also, she composed & sang poetry from “Geet Govind” for an exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London. More info on the artist is available on www.swatinatekar.net
 
For Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Manchester, as part of her National Tour which is supported by Arts Council of England, Swati will be presenting “Nazrānā – An Offering” belonging to her roots; a very special concert comprising various Indian Music genres ranging from Semi-Classical, Bhajans, popular Urdu Ghazals to Classic Bollywood. Swati will be accompanied by fantastic team of U.K. based musicians.
 
Violin: Kamalbir Singh
Tabla: Hamit Walia
Guitar: Siddharth Singh
Keyboard: Mukesh Kannan
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