Mark Atkins, His Stories and His Music

Acknowledged as one of Australia’s finest didgeridoo players, Mark Atkins is also recognised internationally for his collaborative projects with some of the world’s leading composers and musicians. His great passion, however, is to share his own stories about his country, the land and the people through the solo show “Mark Atkins, His Stories and His Music”.

A descendent of Western Australia’s Yamitji people, as well as of Irish/Australian heritage, Atkins draws on his rich and diverse background to offer an eclectic mix of original and new compositions featuring didgeridoo and guitar.

In the tradition of sitting down and having a yarn, this concert is a musical conversation between the instruments the audience and Mark, much of it improvised. The instruments and performer complement each other, speaking their own unique and universal language as one.

This is a rare opportunity to experience the music of Mark Atkins as never before – intimate and live.

“Atkins draws his audience in so that you almost feel that you are sitting round a fire listening to his stories, stories told in music and in voice. He is a master storyteller, has a warm sense of humour, and he has music in his soul. The audience was entranced, moved one moment, laughing out loud the next.” Australian Stage Online

SHOW DETAILS

Presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)
In collaboration with the Australian High Commission Malaysia

Date & Time: 14th Feb 2023 (Tuesday), 8pm

Venue: Pentas 2

Tickets:
Regular: RM84
Patron of the Arts: RM100 ((Patron of the Arts will be acknowledged on klpac website)
Student / Disabled / Senior >60 / TAS Card Members*: RM64
*WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 the school’s name & contact details (name, designation, phone and e-mail) to get the purchase link.

Promotions:
Early Bird Promotion (ends 5 February 2023)
RM 64 (flat)

Eslite Malaysia White Card Members**:
5% off normal-priced tickets (not applicable with other promotions)

Eslite Malaysia Gold/ Black Card Members**:
10% off normal-priced tickets (not applicable with other promotions)
**WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 with a screenshot of your eslite member card to get a promo code.

Buy Tickets
Online Purchase: https://www.cloudjoi.com
No phone sales and over the counter sales. E-tickets only.

Enquiry
WhatsApp +6018 227 7212 

The Didgeridoo, with Mark Atkins – FREE Workshop

In this workshop, acclaimed First Nations Australian didgeridoo virtuoso Mark Atkins will introduce the instrument, explain its significance in First Nations Australian culture, and guide participants through how the instrument is played, including techniques like circular breathing.

The workshop is open to anyone curious about the didgeridoo, didgeridoo players of all levels, and professional and amateur wind instrument players.

Date | 15 February 2023 (Wed)
Time | 6.00pm – 7:30pm
Age | 13 years old and above
Venue | Pentas 2
Class Size | 30 pax
Course Fee | Free – Register here.
Remark: Those wishing to play the didgeridoo should bring your own or a PVC pipe will be provided upon request.

Covid-19 Related SOPs
klpac has Covid-19 measures including Covid-19 testing for the cast and crew, sanitisation and disinfection, and going contactless. Mask-wearing is recommended. Venue reserves the right to deny entry if you’re found to be Covid-19 positive or High-Risk status on MySejahtera. No refund will be made to those who have purchased tickets.

For the latest Covid-19 & SOP guide, go to https://www.klpac.org/about-us/your-visit/.

klpac & TAS’ Covid-19 Relief Fundraising
klpac & TAS’ losses due to Covid-19 have exceeded RM2 million and its venue has been deprived of audiences for 377 days. It requires a minimum of RM130,000 per month to stay afloat. You can also make a donation of any amount via https://www.klpac.org/donations/.

Australian High Commission
High Commissioner | His Excellency Dr Justin Lee
Deputy Head of Mission | Hannah Birdsey
Second Secretary | Sophie Qin
Public Diplomacy Manager | Jason Moynihan

Artist | Mark Atkins