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Music Central gala screening event
July 23, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm AEST
Join the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music for a screening of Music Central, a documentary by Central Coast filmmaker Kaye Harrison featuring CCCM Artistic Director Patrick Brennan and students.
The documentary shines a light on the many mental health benefits of music and also features CCCM violin student Kaito Deed, associate artist and pianist Noah Peres, Central Coast Youth Orchestra and the Central Coast Children’s/Youth Choir.
The screening gala at Robert Knox Hall, 5pm-7.30pm, will also include special performances from Central Coast Children’s/Youth Choir, conducted by Patrick Brennan, a duet with Kaito Deed and Noah Peres and a performance from Ruby Archer.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with filmmaker Kaye Harrison and Patrick Brennan.
About the film
Filmed entirely on the NSW Central Coast the half-hour documentary explores the power of music to create connection and healing through personal stories, creative and educational initiatives and First Nations cultural knowledge.
Filmed for over a year, Music Central follows Patrick as he conducts the Central Coast Youth Orchestra and the choir, inspiring young musicians to be the best they can be, building their resilience while they connect with each other and the broader Central Coast community. It also shows how Patrick draws strength from this same community after he suffers a traumatic incident to his hand that threatens to destroy his career.
The documentary also features Ruby Archer, a 17-year-old singer-songwriter who has faced significant challenges with her mental health, but has found music a great avenue of expression. Through the intuitive process of writing and performing music, Ruby has gained insight into her thoughts and feelings. This is empowering and has lifted her self-esteem and created a strong healthy connection with self.
First Nations elder and musician Kevin Gavi Duncan graciously shares his cultural knowledge about the role music has played connecting First Nations people to mother earth for thousands of years. Music remains key to their role as custodians of our natural environment and provides food for thought as humanity grapples with the worldwide impact of climate change.
Music Central was produced by Treehouse Media, supported by Creative Art Central, Central Coast Council.
The film is also being screened on ABC Compass on Sunday 23 July, 6.30pm.
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