The Taranta Festival returns to Melbourne in 2020 with 5 days of Italian and Mediterranean music, dance and culture, featuring (from Italy) Enza Pagliara & Dario Muci, Luciano Castellucia, Davide Ierardi & Diluss, Laura Cionci (and from Australia) the Melbourne Taranta Orchestra, Santa Taranta, Arte Kanela, Zourouna, Delyrium, The Rustica Project, Kavisha Mazzella, Opa Bato, Banda Bellini, The Melbourne School of Tarantella, Mirko Guerrini, Daniel Jauregui and Allara.
PROGRAM
Wednesday March 11th
6:30pm
CO.AS.IT., 199 Faraday Street, Carlton
Meet the Artists
A special occasion to learn about traditional instruments from Southern Italy with Enza Pagliara and Dario Muci (ITA).
Free event. RSVP required through trybooking.com/BHGUU
Thursday, March 12th
4:00pm
Istituto Italiano di Cultura, 233 Domain Rd, South Yarra
Workshop: Pizzica
A dance workshop introducing participants to the basic steps and rhythms of traditional “Pizzica” with Enza Pagliara and Dario Muci.
Free event. RSVP required through trybooking.com/BHGUU
7:00 pm
Darebin Arts Centre, Cnr Bell St & St Georges Rd, Preston
Taranta Festival Art Exhibition Opening
Visiting visual artist Laura Cionci (ITA) presents an installation and a performance inspired by the theme of Trance – Healing rituals and music.
Free event. RSVP required through trybooking.com/BHGUU
Friday, March 13th
9:00am
Brunetti, 380 Lygon St, Carlton
Breakfast with the artists
An opportunity to share a coffee with all the artists invited to be part of the 2020 Taranta Festival in one of the most iconic Italian bars in Melbourne.
Free event. No food or drinks included. RSVP required through trybooking.com/BHGUU
6:30pm
The Auditorium at 75 Reid Street, Fitzroy North
Festival Gala Concert
The main event of the Taranta Festival with Enza Pagliara & Dario Muci supported by Arte Kanela (Australia-Spain).
Tickets: $40/$35 through trybooking.com/BHGUU
Saturday, March 14th
12:00pm
Darebin Arts Centre, cnr Bell St & St Georges Rd, Preston
Traditional Pugliese Lunch and Music
A traditional Pugliese lunch in partnership with the Federazione Pugliese d’Australia. Great food and music acts from the Puglia region, including:
Luciano Castelluccia (ITA) presenting his show “L’Acquasala salverà il mondo” a gastronomic musical show of Puglia Garganica. A fascinating mystical journey that starts from the Gargano, from its dirt roads, from its cowbells, from the bellowing of podolic cows, from the bleating of goats, from the energetic movement, from the passion and from the strong sense of belonging to the land of origin of its shepherds.
Plus local and international guests.
Tickets: $50/$45 including lunch through trybooking.com/BHGUU
9:00 pm
Joanie’s Baretto, 832A High St, Thornbury
Saturday after party
DJ set until late at Joanie’s Baretto with a selection of special drinks and music.
Free event
Sunday, March 15th
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Darebin Arts Centre, cnr Bell St & St Georges Rd, Preston
Mediterraneo: Festival Finale
A music event including the debut of the Melbourne Taranta Orchestra with special guests Enza Pagliara & Dario Muci, Allara, Daniel Jauregui, Kavisha Mazzella and Mirko Guerrini and performances from Mediterranean traditions including Zourouna, Davide Ierardi & Diluss (ITA), Delyrium, The Rustica Project, Opa Bato, Banda Bellini and The Melbourne School of Tarantella. The event will also feature dance and music workshops and food stalls.
Tickets $25/$22 through trybooking.com/BHGUU
Workshops: Program TBC
8:00pm
Oliva Social, 102-104 High St Preston
Festival closing party & Jam
Jam session until late at Oliva Social to close the Festival with the best energy!
Free event
PLUS
The Taranta Festival Choir with Kavisha Mazzella and Enza Pagliara
Join the acclaimed choir leader Kavisha Mazzella and the amazing Italian singer Enza Pagliara to create the Taranta Festival 2020 Choir! Enjoy four 90-minute sessions of choir workshops plus a public performance on the 15th of March at the Darebin Arts Centre!
4:30pm, Thursday 12th and Friday 13th March
Co.As.It, 189 Faraday St, Carlton
3:00pm, Saturday 14th and 10:00am Sunday 15th March
Darebin Arts Centre, cnr Bell St and St Georges Rd, Preston
Tickets $120 (includes music resources and entry to Mediterraneo on Sunday March 15th). Book through trybooking.com/BHQOE
