Australian Harp Fest
Australian Harp Fest: Mark 2... the celebration continues!
Harpists and composers Natalia Mann (Queensland), Paul Nicolaou (NSW) and Katia Mestrovic (VIC), converge at Tempo Rubato, to share an exciting program of new music for harp solo and trio.
All of the works are Australian, from Lisa Cheney, Ross Edwards, Nigel Westlake, Christopher Larkin, Paul Nicolaou, Natalia Mann, and Katia Mestrovic. You will hear classical and extended techniques, prepared harp, a genre-bending style, diverse musical inspiration... and the national premiere of a new piece from one of our very own harpists.
Luminara Harp Concert - Day
Three leading Australian harpists perform stunning music in an intimate acoustic setting.
Featuring:
Katia Mestrović
Loni Fitzpatrick
Natalia Mann
This rare Melbourne–Cairns collaboration takes place before Katia travels to the World Harp Congress, marking a significant artistic convergence in Far North Queensland. The program features contemporary solo works and culminates in trio performances.
An intimate, luminous listening experience in one of Cairns’ most beautiful acoustic spaces.
Friday 5 June
1:00pm
Luminara Harp Concert - Evening
Three leading Australian harpists perform stunning music in an intimate acoustic setting.
Featuring:
Katia Mestrović
Loni Fitzpatrick
Natalia Mann
This rare Melbourne–Cairns collaboration takes place before Katia travels to the World Harp Congress, marking a significant artistic convergence in Far North Queensland. The program features contemporary solo works and culminates in trio performances.
An intimate, luminous listening experience in one of Cairns’ most beautiful acoustic spaces.
Friday 5 June
7:30pm
The Inspired Harp - A Creative Retreat
Escape to the rainforest for a full-day harp
immersion retreat for harpists, musicians,
creative and healing practitioners and listeners.
Designed to cultivate technical excellence,
creative exploration and embodied artistry.
Open to players & listeners.
Technique & Masterclass (Open Class)
Harp Relaxation & Qigong Meditation
Improvising Therapeutic Harp Music
Plant & Resonance Music
Kuranda Recreation Centre
9:30am - 5:30pm
A Healing Capsule
Participants lie down and make themselves comfortable with a pillow and blanket. They will stay there for an hour or so, listening to a sonic journey that speaks to their inner realms. The task and intention of the facilitators is to create and maintain the highest possible frequency for the participants to relax and equalise into their own personal higher vibration…
Natalia Mann | Toshi Sakamoto - Kuranda Evening Concert
You would never guess that Toshi Sakamoto used to be a heavy metal bass player in Japan, and perhaps you wouldn’t guess that Natalia Mann was once a principal harpist in Europe. This May 1, in the fairytale rainforest town of Kuranda, these two artist share their evolutions of life in music that speaks of peaceful spirit and essence of nature.
Natalia Mann & Toshi Sakamoto
You would never guess that Toshi Sakamoto used to be a heavy metal bass player in Japan, and perhaps you wouldn’t guess that Natalia Mann was once a principal harpist in Europe. This May 1, in the fairytale rainforest town of Kuranda, these two artist share their evolutions of life in music that speaks of peaceful spirit and essence of nature.
Harp Classes
March - April Harp Classes. Grow your harp technique in a fun, musical, ensemble experience, followed by a shared group lesson with expert guidance by Natalia Mann. These classes are designed for all harps, most styles and a mix of levels. Register now.
Harp Classes ATHERTON
April Harp Classes in Atherton Tablelands. Learn the harp in a fun, musical, ensemble experience and shared group lesson with expert guidance by Natalia Mann. These classes are designed for all harps, most styles and a mix of levels. Register now.
Harp Classes
March - April Harp Classes. Grow your harp technique in a fun, musical, ensemble experience, followed by a shared group lesson with expert guidance by Natalia Mann. These classes are designed for all harps, most styles and a mix of levels. Register now.
Harp Classes
March - April Harp Classes. Grow your harp technique in a fun, musical, ensemble experience, followed by a shared group lesson with expert guidance by Natalia Mann. These classes are designed for all harps, most styles and a mix of levels. Register now.
Harp Classes
March - April Harp Classes. Grow your harp technique in a fun, musical, ensemble experience, followed by a shared group lesson with expert guidance by Natalia Mann. These classes are designed for all harps, most styles and a mix of levels. Register now.
I AM SONG Workshop
Song is a powerful way to move yourself out of a rut, keep faith and gather energy when you need help getting up and keeping going.
THE I AM SONG WORKSHOP
Learn how to use song as a tool for self-regulation in crisis. Be guided to create songs that hold your dreams and values, to help you stay strong in trials, and raise your life vibration.
Led by musicians Natalia Mann & Kuku Yalanji songwoman Merindi Schrieber.
Resonance Music - a solo harp concert by Natalia Mann
Join us for an evening of exquisite harp music gleaned from trees, flowers and shells, and experience the art of Resonance.
Our universe is made of sound and vibration. Everything has a song. Natalia Mann is a harpist and artist whose journey has led her to translate landscapes, animals and stars into music and poetry. This practice, called Resonance, brings awareness to the vibrating fabric of our world.
Harp Classes
Begin the new year with a burst of beautiful harp vibrations! Grow your harp technique in a fun, musical, ensemble experience, followed by a shared group lesson. These classes are designed for all harps, all styles and all levels, with expert guidance by Natalia Mann.
Harp Classes
Begin the new year with a burst of beautiful harp vibrations! Grow your harp technique in a fun, musical, ensemble experience, followed by a shared group lesson. These classes are designed for all harps, all styles and all levels, with expert guidance by Natalia Mann.
Harp Classes
Begin the new year with a burst of beautiful harp vibrations! Grow your harp technique in a fun, musical, ensemble experience, followed by a shared group lesson. These classes are designed for all harps, all styles and all levels, with expert guidance by Natalia Mann.
SONIC EARTH, Sanctuary, Fremantle Biennale 2025
Sonic Earth is an experimental resonance dialogue bringing together lore, music and consciousness to ask the Ocean how we as humanity can best move forward into the era of rising sea levels.
Sonic Earth, in connection with First Nations communities and elders from Kuku Yalanji Daintree Coastal areas, and Walyalup / Fremantle area, create an enlightening and experiential performance for SANCTUARY Fremantle Biennale 2025.
Artists: Natalia Mann, Merindi Schrieber, Ilona MacGuire, feat. Nikki Doll and Wawumun.
Bulkaway Muruku (Yarning Together)
Bulkaway Muruku bringing stories to life through yarn and song…
Natalia Mann, Mulong (aka Victor Steffensen), with Merindi Schrieber and friends.
Join us for an evening at Elixir bar to celebrate local talent, enjoy delicious food and have a dance!
Resonance Workshop | Moonah Art Gallery | Hobart, Tasmania
At Moonah Art Centre, as part of SA/MOA, Natalia Mann will share the "resonance" practice she has developed over the past ten years. This practice has helped participants connect on a deeper level, discovering their inner song in harmony with trees, plants, and the natural world. Everyone is welcome, and participants will be guided through the steps of the process.
SA/MOA by Lila Meleisea, Ten Days On The Island
Premiering in March 2025
A truly hybrid project, SA/MOA tells of Oceanic resilience and relationship as Tasmanian Samoan, Lila Meleisea, expands her music and community-based practice to roles as visual artist, artistic director and curator.
SA/MOA takes two simultaneous forms; a performance/exhibition space and a space for knowledge-sharing and community.
Produced by Sinsa Mansell.
Bulkaway Muruku
Bulkaway Muruku at Earlville Library, Cairns, first Monday of every month. Singing-Storyteller Merindi Schrieber (Kuku Yalanji) along with percussionist Nikki Doll, (Tolai PNG), and harpist Natalia Mann (Samoa) bring together yarns and sweet local songs to bring language, culture and love together in a magical storytelling experience for families. Enjoyed by all ages. Double check our dates on the Cairns Libraries website.
Bulkaway Muruku
Bulkaway Muruku at Earlville Library, Cairns, first Monday of every month. Singing-Storyteller Merindi Schrieber (Kuku Yalanji) along with percussionist Nikki Doll, (Tolai PNG), and harpist Natalia Mann (Samoa) bring together yarns and sweet local songs to bring language, culture and love together in a magical storytelling experience for families. Enjoyed by all ages. Double check our dates on the Cairns Libraries website.