Sangīta A Weekend Experience 2.0. Music + Nature + Creativity
Fri, 2 Oct, 5pm – Sun, 4 Oct, 2pm
This is a weekend immersion in singing, chanting, kīrtan, nāda, exploring the inner soundscapes, creating, exploration and observation of nature, gentle movement, more singing, eating delicious vegetarian food, community and communion with yourself. This is about FUN.
Andrew McSweeney Thursday arvo gig series
Kindred Bandroom (Footscray, VIC)
Thursday, 15 October 2026 1:00 pm
For this special Thursday Arvo show Andrew will be playing an intimate set with Michael Ingvarson on keys.
Andrew McSweeney is a prolific and powerful singer and songwriter, delivering soulful songs from the heart.
FREE ENTRY
EVERY THURSDAY
1-3pm
Song Writing Workshop
Traveller’s Rest Hotel & Distillery
Saturday, 17th October
Explore melody, storytelling structure, and how to spark fresh creative ideas with Andrew McSweeney. Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced writer looking for new inspiration, this Masterclass is designed for you.
Sangīta ~ Singing for Peace. Singing for Joy.
Sat, 31 Oct, 3pm – 5pm AEDT
Join Sangīta duo Andrew McSweeney and Dipika Delmenico singing and chanting for peace and joy.
Community kīrtan is all about connecting to your own heart and being with the chant like a soothing balm.
It’s all about connection, chanting and chai!
No singing experience necessary.
All are welcome. Bring a friend.
Let’s chant!
Sangīta Kīrtan – Shepherd’s Flat
Sun, 1 Nov, 3pm – 5pm AEDT
When we chant and sing we can experience our own heart, bliss and Self. We all share a longing for this.
Dipika and Andrew decades of professional musical experience including classical Indian vocals, therapeutic use of Sanskrit mantra, nāda yoga, chanting for whole wellbeing.
Chanting invites you into the stillness of inner soundscape, quietening the mind through the resonant qualities of the mantra and music. The Sanskrit mantra in simple melody evokes moods and shades of your own healing, ease and being.
Bring a friend, bring a cushion. Tix $25/15. All Welcome. Kids are free.
Andrew McSweeney & The Wishing Horse
Kindred Bandroom (Footscray, VIC)
Saturday, 14 November 7:00 pm
Andrew McSweeney & The Wishing Horse release their powerful debut album Mountain Song, combining accomplished songwriting with nuanced arrangements and bold production to create a collection of songs that sound fresh and deliver depth of meaning in every track.
Nothing Can Prepare Me For Losing You single launch Andrew McSweeney & The Wishing Horse.
Special Guests: Nightmovers
The School of Music & Imagination – Discovering your natural ability
School of Loving Music
Sat, 21 Nov, 2pm – 8pm