Michael and Candida’s current events 2024
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Qi-Gong classes, developing strength, flexibility of body and steadiness of mind with Candida Valentino
Thursdays 11am – 12:15pm
Fridays Evening Class – 6:30pm-7:45pm
Saturdays 11am – 12;15pm
Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG.
Learn & practice continuous Qigong movements, 18 Shibashi, 8 Brocades, 12 Muscle Tendon Changing classics, fun animal frolics, standing meditations focusing on the elements and sounds for health. Classes for beginners and intermediate. 6 people maximum.
Classes will be outside during fine weather.
Soundtransformations Music with Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Friday 24th May 2024 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM OmVed Gardens, London N6 5JF
Soundtransformations : Alchemy Late Opening:
Join us for a late opening of our exhibition ‘Alchemy’, explore the gardens at sunset and immerse yourself in an alchemical experience bringing together art, craft, live music and nature. More info & Tickets
Sevenoaks Colourscape Day with Michael Ormiston & Domenic DeCicco
Saturday June 29th 11am to 4pm (music plays 11.30-3.30) Vine Gardens, Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks
Michael Ormiston and Domenic DeCicco perform on a wide range of instruments from around the world,
including Tibetan Singing Bowls, native American flutes, Mongolian throat Singing and more
More info visit https://www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk/event-colourscape3.html
Chislehurst Colourscape Day with Michael Ormiston & Domenic DeCicco
Sunday June 30th 11am to 5pm?? (music plays 11.30-4.30)
Chislehurst Recreation Ground. Empress Drive, Chislehurst BR7 5D
Michael Ormiston and Domenic DeCicco perform on a wide range of instruments from around the world,
including Tibetan Singing Bowls, native American flutes, Mongolian throat Singing and more
For more Info visit https://www.visitchislehurst.org.uk/event/chislehurst-thrives/
Samsara at the Lincoln Center, New York
Thursday & Friday July 11/12th, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Tickects https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/summer-for-the-city/samsara-485
A Journey through the vast cultures of China and India in this physical and spiritual performance. Created and performed by international dance artists Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China); This compelling journey of self-development, strength, fear and love finds new meaning in modern times. Immerse yourself in the energy and skill of these two extraordinary dancers, and the live music of composer and singer Nicki Wells (UK/Switzerland) with Beibei Wang and Michael Ormiston in this epic journey of discovery.
The Bija Mantra and Mantra Chanting Workshop
led Candida Valentino
10am to 5pm Saturday 13 July 2024
At The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG. Times 10am to 5pm
Learn the Bija Mantra seed syllable chanting to balance the Chakra system and
discover your chanting voice with Buddhist and Hindu mantras to take away and share.
learn about how to accompany yourself with the harmonium, shruti box, and tanbura.
Candida’s has trained in leading Kirtan and was awarded a 200 Diploma by UK pioneer Kirtan singer Nikki Slade.
Only 8 PLACES so please contact us ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com or candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk for informations and booking
Symphonic Gong Bath with Overtone Singing & Singing Bowls and more..
Led by Michael Ormiston and Candida Valentino
4:30-6pm Sunday 14th July 2024
At The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG.
A journey from the subtlest strokes of the gong to an orchestra of symphonic proportions played by skilled & experienced practitioners.
This intimate session is for Only Six People for more info and booking candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk or ormii_khoomii@yahoo.com
Pitchfolk 2024 A weekend of friendship, feasting and songs,
An exploration of the voice from around the world
Fri 26th July 12:00 PM to Sun 28th July 2024 3:00 PM Croscombe Village Hall, BA5 3RJ
Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino Mongolian Khöömii Overtone Singing workshop.
David Pattman and Vicky Jassey Afro-Cuban Singing & Percussion workshop
Lena Leszczyc Eastern European songs workshop and Sharon Jacksties storytelling
Middlesbrough Colourscape Weekend
11am to 4pm (music plays 11.30-3.30) 3rd/4th August 2024
At the Captain Cook Birth Place Museum, Stewart Park, Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough TS7 8AT
Saturday August 3rd: Sylvia Hallett and Michael Ormiston plus creative dance with Conn Williams
Sunday August 4th: Stevie Wishart and Michael Ormiston (Far Eastern instruments and didgeridoo) plus creative dance Conn Williams
More information https://www.facebook.com/CaptainCookBirthplaceMuseum/?locale=en_GB
Earth to Sky : Domenic Decicco, Candida Valentino & Michael Ormiston
Postponed due to unforeseen circumstances new date 23rd November 2024
Saturday 10th August 2024 7pm-10pm
The Bennett Centre, Vicarage Street, Frome BA11 1PX
An Special Intimate Concert inspired by our connection to the Earth.
Featuring Native American Flutes, Mongolian Khöömii Overtone Singing, Morin Khuu,r Mantra, Himalayan Singing Bowls,
gongs, heartfelt songs acoustic guitar, Indian Chakra Shlokas and much more. Book early as limited tickets available.
Tribal Earth Festival 2024
Thursday 15th August 2024 5pm to Sunday 18 August 2024 6pm
Laughton Lodge, Common Lane, Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6BY
Tickets https://buytickets.at/tribalearth/1108345
Candida Valentino and Michael Ormiston will run a Mongolian Khoomii workshop on the 16th and give a performance on the 17th
Watford Colourscape Festival
Late August 11am to 4pm
Watford Colourscape Festival Details TBA ,Near the Cha Cafe, Cassiobury Park Ave, Watford WD18 7HY.
Our resident musician Michael Ormiston: free-flowing performances and workshops for families.
Fantastic for all ages from babies through to 100 year-olds.
Drumming -Native American–Overtone flutes/Jews-harps/percussion Workshop
led by Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
10am to 5pm Saturday 14th September 2024
At The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG. Times 10am to 5pm
Learn & experience group drum circles using frame drums.
Discover how to play Native American Flutes, harmonic/overtone flutes, Jews-harps and various percussion instruments.
(Jews-harps and harmonic flutes provided with limited number of frame drums and native flutes).
Only 8 PLACES so please contact us ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com or candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk for informations and booking
Chavutti Thirumal/Kalari Uzichil massage by foot pressure Level 1 Training Course: 42Hours With Candida Valentino Autumn 2024
Course Dates : 2pm Thursday 19th September 2024 to 2pm Thursday 26th September 2024.
in Frome, Somerset, UK
Mongolian Khöömii Overtone Singing Workshop
led by Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
10am to 4pm Sunday 13th October 2024
At The Open Ealing Arts Centre, Unit 14, School Lane, Dickens Yard, Ealing London W5 2TD.
Learn an authentic traditional Mongolian technique.
Listen to your own overtones as you discover the unknown depths and heights of your voice.
Please contact ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com or candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk for more information and booking
Earth to Sky : Domenic Decicco, Candida Valentino & Michael Ormiston
Saturday 23rd November 2024 7pm-10pm
The Bennett Centre, Vicarage Street, Frome BA11 1PX
An Special Intimate Concert inspired by our connection to the Earth.
Featuring Native American Flutes, Mongolian Khöömii Overtone Singing, Morin Khuu,r Mantra, Himalayan Singing Bowls,
gongs, heartfelt songs acoustic guitar, Indian Chakra Shlokas and much more. Book early as limited tickets available.
Michael and Candida’s Dates for 2025
Mongolian Khöömii Overtone Singing Workshop
led by Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
10am to 5pm Saturday March 15th 2025
At The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG. Times 10am to 5pm
Learn an authentic traditional Mongolian technique.
Listen to your own overtones as you discover the unknown depths and heights of your voice.
Only 8 PLACES so please contact us ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com or candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk for informations and booking
Tibetan/Himalayan Singing Bowl Workshop
led by Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
10am to 5pm Saturday April 19th 2025
At The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG. Times 10am to 5pm
This inspirational and informative workshop will be an experiential journey through the amazing sounds of Tibetan/Himalayan Singing Bowls, their history and use in meditation/relaxation, deep listening and Therapeutic practices.
Only 8 PLACES so please contact us ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com or candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk for informations and booking
Symphonic & Wind Gong Workshop
led by Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
10am to 5pm Saturday May 10th 2025
At The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG. Times 10am to 5pm
Attendees will learn the techniques of making the gongs ring and sing in a relaxed and friendly environment
and have the opportunity to receive and take part in a gong sound massage/meditation.
Only 8 PLACES so please contact us ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com or candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk for informations and booking
The Bija Mantra and Mantra Chanting Workshop
led Candida Valentino
10am to 5pm Saturday 7th June 2025
At The Sonic Retreat Centre, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NG. Times 10am to 5pm
Learn the Bija Mantra seed syllable chanting to balance the Chakra system and
discover your chanting voice with Buddhist and Hindu mantras to take away and share.
learn about how to accompany yourself with the harmonium, shruti box, and tanbura.
Candida’s has trained in leading Kirtan and was awarded a 200 Diploma by UK pioneer Kirtan singer Nikki Slade.
Only 8 PLACES so please contact us ormi_khoomii@yahoo.com or candidavalentino@yahoo.co.uk for informations and booking