Juan Martin – Back by Popular Demand!!

A stunning programme of flamenco Guitar from the Andalucian maestro.

Back by popular demand, EQUATOR Autumn 2009 launches with flamenco guitar legend Juan Martin. Renowned for his highly distinctive compositional style he has been voted into the top three guitarists in the world by US magazine ‘Guitar Player’. Juan Martin will be making a welcome return to Ashford to perform at the stunning St Mary’s Church (26th September) to bring you an evening of passion and excitement.

Saturday 26th September, 7:30pm - St Mary’s Church, Ashford

St Mary’s Church, The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QG

Adults £13

Concessions and Students £10

Family (2 adults 2 children) £34

Children £5

Tickets available from Ashford Tourist Information Centre

18 The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QG

01233 629 164

tourism_at_ashford_dot_gov_dot_uk

or

www.shivanova.com

Ticket prices rise by £1 on the door

Alcazaba – Cross culture musical experience

Combined influences of Islamic, Arabic, Spanish and Indian musical traditions.

EQUATOR comes to Maidstone (30th October), Folkestone (31st October) and London (28th November) for the first time to bring you the unique flamenco fusion sounds of Alcazaba. The combination of Alcazaba’s Flamenco, Middle Eastern and Indian influences transcends the barriers of musical tradition in their debut album to guarantee you an evening of spellbinding melodies, electrifying beats and heart-wrenching vocals.

Saturday 17th October, 7:30pm - St Mary’s Church, Ashford

St Mary’s Church, The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QG

Adults £10

Concessions and Students £8

Family (2 adults 2 children) £24

Children £3

Tickets available from Ashford Tourist Information Centre

18 The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QG

01233 629 164

tourism_at_ashford_dot_gov_dot_uk

or

www.shivanova.com

Ticket prices rise by £1 on the door

Friday 30th October, 7:30pm – Hazlitt Arts Centre

Hazlitt Arts Centre, Earl Street, Maidstone, ME14 1PL

Adults £10

Concessions and Students £8

Family (2 adults 2 children) £26

Children £4

Tickets are available from the Hazlitt Arts Centre

01622 758 611

www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk

Ticket prices rise by £2 on the door

Saturday 31st October, 7:30pm – QuarterHouse

QuarterHouse, Tontine Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JR

Adults £10

Concessions and Students £8

Family (2 adults 2 children) £26

Children £3

Tickets are available from the QuarterHouse

01303 842 192

www.quarterhouse.co.uk

Saturday 28th November, 8pm – Rich Mix

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London, E1 6LA

Tickets £8

Tickets are available from Rich Mix

020 7613 7498

www.richmix.org.uk

Ticket prices rise by £3 on the door

Indian New Year – Festive celebrations with dinner

Bollywood, Indian musicians and fine food. Dress up and dance the night away.

This Autumn EQUATOR is introducing a unique cultural experience to Ashford with their Indian New Year Celebration (24th October, Ashford) and invites you for an evening of festive celebrations. There will be a host of exhilarating Indian musicians and stunning Bollywood dancers to entertain you as you wine, dine and dance the night away.

Saturday 24th October, 7pm – North School

North School, Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL

Adults £14,

4 – 12year olds £6,

Children under 3 are free,

Tickets available from Ashford Tourist Information Centre

18 The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QG

01233 629 164

tourism_at_ashford_dot_gov_dot_uk

or

www.shivanova.com

All Tickets to be bought in advance.

Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko - Africa to Appalachia

Canadian banjo meets African griot singer and kora player in ‘Triumphant’ Albumn (The Observer)

EQUATOR welcomes the award-winning Canadian banjo player Jayme Stone and griot singer and kora player Mansa Sissoko to Ashford (14th November) and London (6th November). Experience the successful collaboration of their richly rewarding album Africa to Appalachia described as “a triumph” in The Observer and immerse yourself in the sound, rhythm and story that reconnect the sounds of Africa and North America.

Friday 6th November, 8pm – Rich Mix

Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London, E1 6LA

Adults £8

Tickets are available from Rich Mix

020 7613 7498

www.richmix.org.uk

Ticket prices rise by £3 on the door

Saturday 14th November, 7:30pm – St Mary’s Church

St Mary’s Church, The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QG

Adults £10,

Concessions and Students £8,

Family (2 adults 2 children) £24,

Children £3 -

Tickets available from Ashford Tourist Information Centre

18 The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QG

01233 629 164

tourism_at_ashford_dot_gov_dot_uk

or

www.shivanova.com

Ticket prices rise by £1 on the door

ShivaNova – Indian dance and music

Classical meets contemporary from the much praised “Secret Chants” Album

Includes a free drumming workshop (7:00 – 7:45)

Equator presents an evening of new musical excitement with classical and contemporary Indian music and dance from the cross cultural masters SHIVANOVA at Maidstone’s Hazlitt Arts Centre (14th November). Prepared to be captivated by the distinctive style, improvisations, powerful rhythms, and subtle grooves from ShivaNova’s combination of drumming and Indian vocals featured in their latest album Secret Chants. The performance is accompanied by the fluid movements of ShivaNova’s dancers and the evening also features FREE Indian dance and drumming workshops before the performance, so be sure not to miss out.

Friday 14th November, 8pm – Hazlitt Arts Centre

Hazlitt Arts Centre, Earl Street, Maidstone, ME14 1PL

Adults £10,

Concessions and Students £8,

Family (2 adults 2 children) £26,

Children £4 -

Tickets are available from the Hazlitt Arts Centre

01622 758 611

www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk

Ticket prices rise by £2 on the door

Pete Coe – A one man folk industry

English roots star with a vast repertoire of traditional and original songs.

Concluding Autumn 2009 EQUATOR hosts an evening with folk Star Pete Coe. The one man folk industry will be performing an array of songs from his vast repertoire of traditional and original pieces at Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford (27th November).

Friday 27th November, 8pm – Norton Knatchbull School

Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ

Adults £12,

Concessions and Students £10,

Family (2 adults 2 children) £28,

Children £4 -

Tickets available from Ashford Tourist Information Centre

18 The Churchyard, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QG

01233 629 164

tourism_at_ashford_dot_gov_dot_uk

or

www.shivanova.com

Ticket prices rise by £1 on the door