Sunday 6th February
Great George Square Stage, Liverpool, L1 5DY
2.20pm – 2.50pm | 3.50pm – 4.20pm
Commissioned by Culture Liverpool. Brought to you by Pagoda Arts
Pagoda Arts works to introduce Chinese Culture to a wide and diverse community and to develop the unique Youth Orchestra to be at the cutting edge of contemporary and classical Chinese and Western music through exciting and innovative collaborations.
As well as various workshops and traditional performances for Chinese New Year, Pagoda are bringing a modern element with a live band made of up and coming young East/Southeast Asian musicians, showcasing their heritage, knowledge of different genres, experiences and backgrounds, creating a blend of west meets east in a fusion of jazz, soul, RnB, hyperpop and pop punk.
Two members of the band, John Tianqi and GZ Tian learnt to play Chinese musical instruments from a young age at the Pagoda Chinese Youth Orchestra in Liverpool. With their dual heritages and musical background and upbringing, it is not surprising, when they meet with a group of young East/southeast musicians and singers, they are eager to create new sounds together. You will be certain to witness a youthful vitality from this group of diaspora, bringing us to a new music era from the ESEA musicians.
There is also a special performance of Tian in the Music Room at Liverpool Philharmonic, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP. The performance starts at 8pm and ticket price for adults is £12 and £8 for students. To purchase your ticket contact the Box Office Number on 0151 709 3787.
Gz Tian
John Tianqi
Pav. RENAQAMI
Tamara Canada
