Womadelaide substitution

I’m not going to Womadelaide, which is unfortunate. I really like Adelaide. There’s a whole time-and-money thing stopping me from going this year though. Luckily, many of the performers I was looking forward to seeing there this year are coming to Melbn for the arts festival surrounding some kind of big athletic event that’s [screwing up the trams](http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/Traffic+and+Transport/)  for two weeks. I suppose this is a preview of what’s going to happen to Vancouver in 2010\.

Here, in no particular order, are the cultural events that I’ll be attending. If they’re interesting to you too, gentle reader, please join me! If there are good things you know about, leave a comment. I reckon since my taxes are going to this, I’ll try to get as much out of it as possible.

Shooglenifty I saw these guys at Womad Seattle many years ago. They’re fantastic.

Date 25 March

Time 10:15pm

Location Alexandra Gardens, Soundshell Not Drowning, Waving

This group reunited for Womadelaide last year. When I saw them, I proclaimed them my new favourite band. I hope they convince Telek to join them again.

Date 25 March

Time 7:00pm

Location Alexandra Gardens, Soundshell

Dhol Foundation Johnny Kalsi from the Afro-Celt Sound System fronts this group of funk/bhangra/techo/whatever brilliant bunch of fantastic dhol (massive drum) players. Zowie!

Date 18 March

Time 10:15pm

Location Alexandra Gardens, Garden Stage

Date 19 March

Time 7:30pm as part of World Percussion Spectacular

Location Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Date 21 March

Time 10:15pm

Location Alexandra Gardens, Soundshell All-Star World Percussion Spectacular

I might just see the Johnny and the Dhols at this event rather than at one of their own, I dunno. I like percussion, and having them all in one place seems like a fun time.

Date 19 March

Time 7:30pm

Location Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Luminarium I’m thinking “big bouncy castle”. Look at the picture in the link! So. Damn. Cool.

Date 16 – 26 March

Time 11:00am – 7:00pm

Location South Beach Reserve, St Kilda Culinary Pro Am of the Commonwealth

Like Iron Chef but for Commonwealth countries.

Heats 5.00pm – 6.30pm

Monday 20 March Australia vs Cyprus

Tuesday 21 March England vs Malaysia

Wednesday 22 March Jamaica vs Fiji

Thursday 23 March New Zealand vs Scotland

First Semi Final Friday 24 March 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Second Semi Final Friday 24 March 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Grand Final Saturday 25 March 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Location Melbourne Museum Plaza, Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton.

And hey, there’s always the ping-pong . Go Canada!

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