Australia’s THE IDEA OF NORTH mesmerized Thai a cappella fans
The Australian Embassy, in association with Chulalongkorn University, recently presented a unique musical performance by an Australian a cappella group, The Idea of North. The performance was part of celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of bilateral ties between Australia and Thailand. Held at Chulalongkorn University’s Art and Cultural Center, the group’s first concert in Thailand received great praise from nearly 300 audience members who came to enjoy the fantastic night of music.
Music and the Arts form an essential part of the Australia-Thailand friendship. The Australian Embassy brought this Australian award-winning group – The Idea of North - to Thailand so music fans could take pleasure in the creativity and freshness of a cappella singing across various genres, including jazz, folk, gospel, pop and classical.
The concert’s highlights included a joint performance by the group and talented music students from the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, singing ‘Fragile’ by Sting and ‘He’s sweet I know’ by Traditional.
At a reception held by Ministry of Foreign Affairs to celebrate the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations between Australia and Thailand, The Idea of North partnered with Acappella 7, a Thai musical group, to perform a magnificent composition of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej - Love at Sundown - to distinguished Australian and Thai guests.
In addition, The Idea of North shared their professional techniques with voice students and teachers through special workshops organised at Kasetsart University and Chulalongkorn University.
Dazzling voices from Australia: (from left to right) The Idea of North’s Andrew Piper (bass), Joy Hague Crellin (alto), Sally Cameron (soprano) and Nicholas Begbie (tenor) received great applause at the end for their performance at Chulalongkorn University’s Arts and Cultural Center.
Lovely combination: A highlight of the night was the joint performance by Australia’s The Idea of North and Thai students to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Australia-Thailand bilateral relations.
Sharing ideas and techniques: The Idea of North delivered a singing workshop to Thai music students.
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Australia – Thailand ties: The Idea of North performed with Acappella 7 at a reception held by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand