The Newcastle community is invited to join Piano Day 2022 celebrations by attending a free live music event featuring an intimate and immersive musical experience by some talented local artists.
Newcastle based pianist, composer and recording artist Emily Mirla Harrison has teamed up with vegetarian café Momo Wholefood to bring Momo Piano Sessions to the community on March 29.
Performing under her stage name ‘Mirla’, Harrison said the event would feature “bite-sized” solo piano performances from her debut album Solitaire: The Virtue of Patience as well as original, melodic compositions from special guests No-kë and Hunter Brown.
“Momo Piano Sessions is about creating a welcoming, inclusive space for people to rest, slow down, and escape into quiet music,” Harrison said.
“The concept behind Momo Piano Sessions is to break down the perceived barriers associated with classical music events.
“That means hosting affordable events in quirky, cool spaces and curating a programme of young, experimental artists who create engaging and accessible music that cross-over popular genres.”
In a first for Newcastle, the Momo Piano Sessions will join other piano events worldwide to celebrate Piano Day 2022, which is held annually on the 88th day of the year because the piano has 88 keys.
Harrison said tickets were free, but there was a ‘pay what you feel’ ticket option for those wanting to support local live music and Australian musicians.
The audience will also be invited to donate to the Hush Foundation, which transforms healthcare culture through music and the arts.
Donations will contribute to Hush’s music therapy work with Hunter Children’s Hospital and Kaleidoscope Community Health Services in Newcastle.
Hosted by Momo Wholefood at their space on Hunter Street, the event starts from 7 pm, but attendees are invited to come earlier from 6 pm to enjoy food and drinks.
Owner of Momo Wholefood Linda Lodue said she was excited to host the event as their light-filled space was perfect for the melodic sounds of the piano.
“We have a pretty incredible space at Momo Wholefood, right in the heart of Newcastle,” Lodue said.
“Our heritage building was once a bank – its light, peaceful and rather grand perfect for these sessions of meditative, slow piano music.
“The idea behind Momo Piano Sessions is to support Newcastle’s live music scene and give something back to the community.”
Momo Wholefood is located at 227 Hunter Street, Newcastle, with Momo Piano Sessions, held on March 29 from 7 to 9.30 pm.
More information for the event can be found here.
Hayley McMahon
This event sounds wonderful. It’s a shame we are so far away. Good luck I’m sure it will be a huge success.