By Jena Carr
A free mystical evening of spiritual music is coming to Geelong, allowing the community to experience new and cultural music.
Team Salam Fest will host an Eid Festival and Qawwali Night at Norlane ARC on June 30 from 4pm to 8pm, featuring soulful music, food and activities.
Salam Fest’s Imran Akhtar said the event would feature a famous international band from Pakistan whose family has played Qawwali music for close to 700 years.
“There is a lot of stress going on in the work with financial pressures associated with cost of living and everything else,” he said.
“It will provide a healing musical night with people welcome to come and experience something different that is foreign and soulful and catches the heart and soul.
“The event will give people an opportunity to relax, reflect and listen to something that gives peace to your mind and heart… It’s a very spiritual experience that takes you through cultures.”
Mr Akhtar said people of all ages and cultures were invited to attend the event and listen to Sufi music called Qawwali, which was the “type that helps connect you with God”.
Food from Muslim countries will also be available, with the event supported by the City of Greater Geelong through its Community Events Grant scheme.
Eid Festival and Qawwali Night is a free event at Norlane ARC at 1-9 Cox Road on June 30 from 4pm to 8pm.
