The British Council has organised a series of events focused on ‘creativity’ starting from January 2 until 7. These projects are for people to develop original, unconventional and interesting ideas. ‘CONFLUX’ -a (free) Music and Dance Project for people of all ages and experiences will be conducted by two amazing artists from U.K, Marie Forbes & Mark Holub.

Here’s the list of the programs:

Free Music Workshop: January 2, 2013 by Mark Holub @ Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (KJC)

All instrumentalists, artists of various genres are welcome to participate in Mark’s workshop which will explore improvisation as a tool to creating compositions, and the relationship between music and movement.

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm OR 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

(interested participants can choose either morning or afternoon time)

Free Dance Workshop: January 3, 2013 by Marie Forbes @ Moksh Auditorium

Its fun and energetic dance classes will use a variety of influences and also base on a theme/idea devised by the participants.

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00pm OR 2:00pm-5:00 pm

Rehearsals for Music & Dance Project:

Venue: KJC/ Moksh Auditorium, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

Dates: January 4, 5 and 6, 2013

Time: 10:00 – 4:00pm

Performance Concert: (Free Entrance) @City Hall (Rastriya Sabha Griha), Exhibition Road

This will be a concert combining both dancers and musicians into a form of expression combining different styles, movement and improvisation between the participants. The show will also feature performance by guest band Resonance which is led by popular vocalist/musician Subani Moktan.

Date:  January 7, 2013

Concert time: 5:30 pm