Gong Bath with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
7:30 – 9pm Saturday 23rd November 2019 The Garden Studio, 7 Locks Hill BA11 1NA,
entrance through a wooden gate along the garden path Cost £15 in advance £20 on the day. Limited places
booking Contact candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837074505 01373 474368 Please bring water, Blankets, Pillow
The Power Of Compassion Concert
with The Tashi Lhunpo Monks Michael Ormiston, Candida Valentino and guests
7pm – 9:30pm Thursday 14th November 2019 The Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath BA2 6AA
Tickets £15 and £20 on the door for more info contact ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com
‘…a psychedelic whirl of chanting, dancing, drums, cymbals…’ (The Times)
Eight Tibetan monks bring a moving and inspirational insight into the world of sacred music and monastic dance from the contemplative, mesmerising chant of Buddhist texts and mantras to the majestic brocade-costumed masked dances.
http://www.tashi-lhunpo.org.uk/
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino are the UK’s most respected and experienced Mongolian Khöömii overtone/undertone singers.
Samhain, A celebration of life & death
1st to 3rd November 2019 Emerson College, Forest Row RH18 5JX
A weekend of sublime music, story, enchanting workshops & delicious feasts with Tashi lhunpo Monks from Tibet, Mongolian Khoomii with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino, Celtic and persian music, plus tales from Russia and ancient ireland. Workshops as well.
The Power Of Compassion Concert
with The Tashi Lhunpo Monks, Michael Ormiston, Candida Valentino
7pm – 8:30pm Monday 28th October 2019 Alternatives, St Jame’s Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
Mongolian Khöömii Overtone Singing Workshop With Michael Ormiston
10am to 5pm Sunday 6th October 2019 The Sonic Retreat Centre Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG. Limited to 10 places
Khöömii is an amazing style of overtone singing where one person sings two distinct pitches at the same time. Open to anyone who wishes to explore the harmonic nature of their voice. Michael is the UK’s most experienced Khöömii singer and teacher, Blessed by master singers Tserendaava & Gereltsogt to pass on the tradition
booking Contact ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com 0777 2681 254 01373 474368
Tibetan/Himalayan Singing Bowl Workshop Part 2 with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
10am to 5pm Saturday 5th October 2019. Extended Techniques for Sound Journey Meditations,
Therapeutic Sound Massages, Mindfulness,Well Being & Myofacia Massage
The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG
Limited to 10 places. Attendees need to have some experience playing singing Bowls.
Please bring your owns bowls However a range of singing bowls will be available
For details & booking candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837 074505 01373474368
ColourDome in Watford Town Square
Saturday September 28th and Sunday September 29th Dedicated SEN sessions will be held between 11am and 12 noon on both days.
General admittance will begin at 12 noon until 4pm. Town Centre event space, The Parade, Watford WD17 1NA
Our quirky ColourDome environment appears in Watford Town Centre Event Space for a weekend. Explore a structure made from Tubes, Colour Chambers and a transparent Dome and discover musicians and dancers Local computer musician David Stevens presents magical “paintings” that you can play. Michael Ormiston performs on a wide range of Far Eastern instruments. Plus a dancer to lead you through the space.
Tibetan/Himalayan Singing Bowl Workshop Part 1 with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
10am to 5pm Saturday 14th September 2019 The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG
Experience the magical sounds of the Singing Bowls, their history & use in meditation, relaxation & deep listening practices and learn the various techniques of making the bowls sing. Open to all, bowls provided. Limited to 10 places. Please bring your owns bowls However a range of singing bowls will be available
For details & booking Contact candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837 074505 01373474368
Gong Bath with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
7:30 – 9pm Sunday September 8th 2019. At RISE formerly the HubNub Centre, Whittox Lane, BA11 3BY Frome, Somerset
Cost £15 in advance £20 on the day. Limited places. Please bring water, Blankets, Pillow & Yoga Mat
booking Contact candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837074505 01373 474368
Sound Meditation workshop with Tibetan/Himalayan singing bowls Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
6:30pm for 7pm-10pm Wednesday 21st August 2019. The Round Tower, Blackswan Arts, Frome
This inspirational and informative workshop will be an experiential journey through the amazing sounds of Tibetan Singing Bowls, their history and use in meditation/relaxation, deep listening and therapeutic practices. More information about other wonderful LISTEN events https://www.listensoundart.co.uk/
Colourscape at Charleston House
Saturday/Sunday August 17th/18th 2019 Michael Ormiston, Sylvia Hallet, Simon Desorgher. Charleston House,Charleston, Firle, Lewes East Sussex BN8 6LL
Composer/musicians Michael Ormiston and Sylvia perform throughout the day. Michael Ormiston is a top expert on Mongolian Overtone Singing and a wide range of unusual instruments from the Far East.
Bamboo Cedar Oak – Domenic DeCicco -Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
19:30 – 21:00 Friday August 16th 2019. The Cheese & Grain, Market Yard, Justice Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BE
The Bamboo Cedar Oak concert features music from many ancient traditions and a wonderful mixture of instruments from across the world including; Native American, Bamboo and Irish flutes, guitar, Cretan Laouto, voice and Bouzouki, frame drums and other percussion. The music moves from ritual meditations and ceremonial music, to passionate rhythms, chants and dances. Also includes a chance for the audience to learn and participate in traditional songs and dances.
Special guests – Domenic DeCicco has worked with Bamboo Cedar Oak from the very first recordings. Domenic will perform some of his own beautiful songs as well as joining Guillermo, Hiroki and Nigel – flutes, vocals, guitar, Cretan Laouto and percussion. Opening the evening will be guest performers, Michael Ormiston and Candida Valentino with a set of their music inspired by the landscape of Mongolia and India woven from Khöömii overtones, horse head fiddle, bowls and gongs and much more.
www.seventhwavemusic.co.uk
Kirtanwith Candida Valentino & Michael Ormiston
7:30 – 9pm Wednesday August 14th 2019. The Sonic Retreat Centre Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG
Cost £5 donation Limited places booking essential details & booking
candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837074505 01373474368
Kirtan comes from the Bhakti yoga tradition, the path of devotion. Having its roots in India, the mantras are sung in the ancient vibrational language of Sanskrit. It is a form of meditation, repeating names of God or Goddesses set to a melody. Essentially Kirtan is an inwards journey inwards, a form of vocal meditation connecting us to our heart centre & creating union with our own being & each other within the group. It can induce spontaneous joyous expression, bliss & ecstasy.
Four Winds – Festival of the Flute
August 9th-11th 2019
Nigel Shaw and Carolyn Hillyer have invited Michael and Candida to play pieces from their vast collection of wind instruments.
Details https://www.seventhwavemusic.co.uk/four-winds-festival-of-the-flute/
Lower Merripit Farm, Postbridge, Dartmoor, Devon, England PL20 6TJ
Gong Bath with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
7:30 – 9pm Sunday July 28th 2019 At RISE formerly the HubNub Centre, Whittox Lane, BA11 3BY Frome, Somerset
Cost £15 in advance £20 on the day. Limited places. Please bring water, Blankets, Pillow & Yoga Mat
booking Contact candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837074505 01373 474368
Deep Listening and Slow Music, Jem Finer and Michael Ormiston in conversation
7pm Friday 26th July 2019 Musicologist and overtone singer Michael Orminston and composer of Long Player and creator of Supercomputer Jem Finer in conversation.
The Long Gallery Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BB more information and booking https://www.listensoundart.co.uk/
Beckenham Special Needs Family Day Colourscape with Michael Ormiston
Saturday July 13th at 12 to 5pm, Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham BR3 3PR
A Family Day in Colourscape for Families with Special Needs children takes place in Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham
Michael Ormiston: free-flowing performances and workshops for families with unusual Far Eastern instruments. Fantastic for all ages from babies through to 100 year-olds.
Part of our Arts Council funded Tour
Kirtan with Candida Valentino & Michael Ormiston
7:30 – 9pm Wednesday 10th July 2019. The Sonic Retreat Centre Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG. Cost £5 donation Limited places booking essential details & booking
candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837074505 013734743682
Kirtan comes from the Bhakti yoga tradition, the path of devotion. Having its roots in India, the mantras are sung in the ancient vibrational language of Sanskrit. It is a form of meditation, repeating names of God or Goddesses set to a melody. Essentially Kirtan is an inwards journey inwards, a form of vocal meditation connecting us to our heart centre & creating union with our own being & each other within the group. It can induce spontaneous joyous expression, bliss & ecstasy.
Colourscape at Winchester Hat Fair with Ansuman Biswas and Michael Ormiston
11am to 4pm Saturday July 6th 2019. North Walls Recreation Ground, 50 Monks Rd, Winchester SO23 7EQ
A weekend of free-flowing music in our Moonorooni Colourscape structure will make a great impact at Britain’s longest running festival of Outdoor Arts taking place across the historic city of Winchester. Composer/musicians Ansuman Biswas and Michael Ormiston perform throughout the day. Ansuman Biswas plays a huge variety of percussion specialising in instruments from Asia Michael Ormiston is a top expert on Mongolian Overtone Singing and a wide range of unusual instruments from the Far Eas
Gong Bath with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
7:30 – 9pm Sunday June 30th 2019. The HubNub Centre, Whittox Lane, BA11 3BY Frome, Somerset
Cost £15 in advance £20 on the day. Limited places booking Contact candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837074505 01373 474368
Please bring water, Blankets, Pillow & Yoga Mat
Jews Harps of the World Workshop led by Michael Ormiston
Sunday June 16th 10am – 4pm SOAS Summer School, London
This one day workshop is an informative and informal introduction to the various Jews-Harps that Michael Ormiston has collected from Mongolia, Tuva, Kygyzstan, India, Nepal, Japan, Vietnam, Norway, Hungary and more. You will be able to discover the various methods of playing these small jewels of harmonic, melodic and rhythmic sound, as well as learn about some of their history and cultural context. No experience needed and instruments will be provided.
Mongolian Khöömii Overtone Singing evening classes Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Monday 17th to Friday 21st June . 6:30 to 8:30pm SOAS Summer School, London
Khöömii is an amazing style of overtone or harmonic singing where one person sings two or more distinct pitches at the same time. It originates among the nomadic people of Central Asia, particularly the mountain regions of Mongolia and Tuva. These workshops are an opportunity to learn this authentic traditional Mongolian technique. Listen to your own overtones as you discover the unknown depths and heights of your voice through these enchanting sounds. Open to anyone who wishes to explore the harmonic nature of their voice.
Kirtan with Candida Valentino & Michael Ormiston
7:30 – 9pm Thursday June 13th 2019 The Sonic Retreat Centre Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG Cost £5 donation Limited places booking essential details & booking
candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837074505 013734743682
Kirtan comes from the Bhakti yoga tradition, the path of devotion. Having its roots in India, the mantras are sung in the ancient vibrational language of Sanskrit. It is a form of meditation, repeating names of God or Goddesses set to a melody. Essentially Kirtan is an inwards journey inwards, a form of vocal meditation connecting us to our heart centre & creating union with our own being & each other within the group. It can induce spontaneous joyous expression, bliss & ecstasy.
Michael and Candida at the Many Paths, One Source Festival
June 1st to June 9th at Chalice Well, Glastonbury, UK
Sacred Sound Concert Saturday June 1st 2019 7pm-10pm Michael & Candida will be joined by the Tashi Lhunpo Monks and Nyima
Bija Mantra Chanting Workshop Monday June 3rd 10:30am to 1:30pm Led by Candida open to all
Chakra Yantra Painting Workshop Monday June 3rd 2:30-5:30pm Led by Candida who will provide all the equipment and tools.
Tibetan Singing Bowl Workshop Saturday June 8th 10:30am to 1:30pm Led by Michael and Candida. Singing bowls provided
Mongolian Overtone Singing Workshop Saturday June 8th 2:30-5:30pm. Open to anyone who wishes to explore the harmonic nature of their voice.
With many other workshops and a 24 hour Tara Mantra Chant on Wednesday 5th June
Colourscape Festival Waddesdon Manor
Sat 25 May – Sun 2 June 2019 10.30am-4.30pm, with music playing from 11am-3.30pm Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
By popular demand we bring Colourscape back to Waddesdon with a structure created specially to exactly fit the Aviary glade. Long views of intense colour and light stretch out – the longest view ever created in Colourscape will appear in the ‘Aviary Colourscape’. Enter a new world where you can explore intense light, colour and space in 56 interlinked chambers and encounter unusual musical experiences during your journey.
Each day there will be different music and dance performances – resident musician, Michael Ormiston creates family-friendly free-flowing workshops for all on weekdays and at weekends we present Hurdy-Gurdy, panpipes, dance, flutes from around the world and a spectacular theatre-piece with dance and acoustic costumes.
Colourscape at Midland Arts Centre
Saturday 18th May 2019 11:30am – 3:30pm. Cannon Hill Park, Queen’s Ride, Birmingham B12 9QH
Eye Music Trust presents elemental symphonies a performances created by our resident musician Ansuman Biswas with Michael Ormiston and Beibei Wang. Music will be created on unusual instruments of Metal, Wood and Water. Featuring instruments from around the world – Mongolia, Tibet, China and Eastern Europe
http://www.eyemusic.org.uk/whatsonevents/
Mongolian Khőőmii (overtone) singing Weekend Workshop Led by Michael Ormiston
10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday May11/12th 2019. Led by Michael Ormiston with a free sound bath on Saturday 6:30pm
At Chater Valley Farm Pinfold Lane Pilton Rutland LE15 9PA The workshop is open to anyone who wishes to explore the healing & harmonic nature of their voice
Cost £100
“Music from Around the World” Wembley Colourscape
Saturday May 4th to Monday May 6th from 11am to 5pm each day. Bank Holiday Festivalat Play Park, Wembley Park Boulevard HA9 0QL.
Creative musicians, Michael Ormiston, Ansuman Biswas and Beibei Wang perform on a wide variety of instruments from Mongolia, Tibet, India, China and Eastern Europe. Sometimes you can join in on percussion to create your own spontaneous ensembles. Dancers Sarita Piotrowski and Jemima Brown lead you on a magical journey of music, dance and colour. Performances from 11:30am – 4:30pm
Tibetan/Himalayan Singing Bowl Workshop with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
10am to 5pm Sunday 28th April 2019
Singing Bowl Workshop Extended Techniques for Sound Journey Meditations, Therapeutic Sound Massages, Mindfulness,Well Being & Myofacia Massage
The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG. Limited to 10 places For details & booking candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk
07837 074505 01373474368 Attendees need to have some experience playing singing Bowls.
Kirtan (devotional chanting) with Candida Valentino & Michael Ormiston
with accompaniment on Harmonium, Saraswati Veena, Bouzouki and drums.
7:30 – 9pm Wednesday 17th April 2019 The Sonic Retreat Centre Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG
Suggested donation £5 Limited places booking essential
GONG BATH with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
7:30 – 9pm Sunday April 14th 2019 The HubNub Centre, Whittox Lane, BA11 3BY Frome, Somerset
Cost £15 in advance £20 on the day. Limited places booking Contact candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837074505 01373 474368
Please bring water, Blankets, Pillow & Yoga Mat
Tibetan Singing Bowl Workshop Part 1 led by Michael and Candida
Experience the magical sounds of the Singing Bowls, their history & use in meditation, relaxation & deep listening practices and learn the various techniques of making the bowls sing. Open to all, bowls provided Pt 1 : 10am to 5pm Saturday 6th April 2019 The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG. Limited to 10 places
For details & booking Contact candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837 074505 01373474368
SONG OF THE HEART
A most exceptional day of Sacred Chant, Music, Poetry and Movement.
11am – 9pm Saturday 30th March 2019 The Study Society, 151 Talgarth Road, London W14 9DA contact 0208 748 9338
Nikki Slade the heart and soul of the Kirtan Movement in the UK.
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino Overtone/undertone Singing, Turkish Ney and Shawm, Frame Drums
Tibetan Singing Bowls, Whirling Wind Gongs, Indian Esraj and Harmonium
The Study Society Dervish Turning Sacred Movement and Meditation
Chloe Goodchild & Rebecca Nash Inspired by Rumi love poetry and deep listening by renowned devotional singer and
innovative voice teacher, acclaimed Jazz composer and finally a Gong Bath with Sandira Michael
Kirtan – Sacred Sound Journey – Aum Choir
A Special Vernal Equinox celebration of Chant and Sacred Sound with guest Tanya Sherriff.
7:30pm – 10pm Saturday 16th March 2019 at the HubNub Centre, Whittox Lane, BA11 3BY Frome, Somerset
more info Contact candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk or ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com
GONG BATH with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
7:30 – 9pm Sunday January 20th 2019. The HubNub Centre, Whittox Lane, BA11 3BY Frome, Somerset
Cost £15 in advance £20 on the day. Limited places booking Contact candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk 07837074505 01373 474368
Please bring water, Blankets, Pillow & Yoga Mat
Kirtan (devotional chanting) with Candida Valentino & Michael Ormiston
with accompaniment on Harmonium, Saraswati Veena, Bouzouki and drums.
7:30 – 9pm Wednesday 16th January 2019 The Sonic Retreat Centre Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG
Suggested donation £5 Limited places booking essential
