May Peace Prevail On Earth
EVENTS
At Allanton, we organise and run various events throughout the year.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
3rd Dumfries & Galloway Global Peace Concert | Thursday 16th Sept. 2010
7.30 - 9.30pm | St John's Church, Lovers Walk, Dumfries
A benefit concert to raise money for Pakistan
Bringing together international and local musicians to play a variety of music.
To buy tickets:
Please click here to go to our 'workwithus' mini site, click '3rd Global Peace Concert' then click 'to Donate'
Your receipt will be used as your entry ticket. Many Thanks.
PAST EVENTS
2 Day Peace Workshop 'Song-lines of Peace' | Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August 2010
'In co-operation and attunement with all the beings of our family of Earth, to allow ancient fractures and wounds to heal – in ourselves and in the land; with Sacred sound and vibration'
A 2 day workshop, 29th and 30th August 2010 (Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday) with Opening Sound Weaving meditation/concert on Saturday evening, 28th August at 7.30pm – 9.00pm.
£185 workshop (all inclusive, including Saturday concert)
(£175 early bird bookings until 30th June)
Concert £10 (for those attanding the concert, but not the workshop)
at Allanton World Peace Sanctuary, Auldgirth, Dumfriesshire, DG2 0RY, Scotland
More and more we are being made aware of the need to work and co-operate with forms of intelligence other than humans, especially those from the nature kingdoms, if we are to survive the crisis and solve the growing problems facing humankind at this time.
In this workshop we will get to know and work with the intelligences/beings of these lands, the nature spirits and other forms of energy who are part of our family on Earth.
With their help we will work with the ancient energy lines of the land – weaving the song-lines of peace, mending and healing the fracturing, misuse and collapse of the ancient peace lines. In this land where so much has sprung forth that affected the whole earth, ancient wisdom of the land needs to be accessed again and rise in peace.
Practical details:
Times: The workshop will begin with a sound weaving concert/meditation on Saturday evening 7.30 – 9.00pm Sunday and Monday will start at 9.30 am. The workshop will close at 5.00pm on Monday.
Meals: All meals will be at the Sanctuary and are inclusive for Sunday breakfast through to and including Monday lunch. If you wish to add meals on for either Saturday or Monday, please add £6 per dinner, and arrange this at the time of booking.
Accommodation: All accommodation will be in shared rooms at the Sanctuary. Saturday and Sunday night are included in the fee. If you wish to stay longer, please arrange this at the time of booking.
Registration: For enquiries and to register, please contact Glenda Thornton at Allanton Peace Sanctuary glenda.allanton@googlemail.com or call her on: 01387 740642.
Please register by 31st July 2010. Places are limited A non-refundable deposit of £40 is required upon registration. Early bird registration before the end of June is £175 for the workshop fee. From 1st July, the cost will be £185. If you come to the workshop, the concert on Saturday evening is included.
For more information, please follow this link: click here
Allanton Wildlife Fesival | Saturday 21st August 2010 | 11am - 3pm
Fun and events for all the family in the walled garden.
FREE ENTRY!
BBQ on site with locally produced burgers and soft drinks.
Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and Awards | Deadline for entries, 30th July 2010
All entries from the UK can be sent to us at:
Peace Pals Art Exhibition
The World Peace Prayer Society
Allanton Sanctuary
Auldgirth
Dumfriesshire
DG2 0RY
12th International World Peace Fesival | Saturday 26th June 2010 | 2pm - 6pm
Celebrating the United Nations Year of Biodiversity
World Peace Flag Ceremony, Fairtrade cafe, Live music and much more...
GLOBAL PEACE CONCERT | 18.09.09 | 19:00 | Prices below
A Gala of world class musicians from Japan & Scotland, celebrating U.N. International Day of Peace.
ARTIST PROFILES
Masayuki Kino is currently the ‘Solo Violin Virtuoso Concert Master’ of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. He also performs around the world as Guest Violin Soloist with renowned orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr Kino lectures all over the world and has recorded numerous CD’s. For his performances, he uses the 1776 Lorenzo Storioni violin that was given to him by his teacher Ricci.
Hikaru Yoshiyama is a Master Concert Pianist. His Duo CD with Masayuki Kino was awarded the prestigious Japanese ‘Ministry of Culture Prize of Recommendation’. He has played with many orchestras including the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra and works as a lecturer for Souai University and Mukogawa Women’s University. Mr Yoshiyama is a specialist in researching the works of Chopin and Lizt.
Joji Hirota is a Master Taiko Drummer, composer, multi-percussionist, Shakuhachi player and singer.
Joji introduced Taiko Drumming to Europe over 30 years ago and has performed at many festivals and events worldwide. He played a solo performance at the Hanover, Germany EXPO 2000 and Joji and the Taiko Drummers were the opening act for the LIVE EARTH concert at Wembley Stadium in 2007. He was chosen as one of the 100 most Respected Japanese in the World in a poll vote in Newsweek 2007.
His compositions include orchestral pieces for theatre and television, piano pieces, flute and string ensemble music, as well as Taiko. Projects include the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Wildlife and Survival documentary TV series – a collaborative project with composer Anthony Phillip, BBC Drama and other commercial works reaching a worldwide audience.
Nicky Spence is Dumfries’s own Scottish Tenor Star.
Nicky has won accolades such as the Kathleen Ferrier Young Singer’s Prize aged just 18years old. He recorded his debut album ‘My First Love with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra which earned him a nomination for the Classical Brit Awards as ‘Young Classical Performer of the Year.’ He has had a piece specially written for him by John Rutter and performed alongside artists such as: Placido Domingo, Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Bryn Terfel, Katherine Jenkins, Hayley Westerna, Lesley Garrett and even joined Shirley Bassey on her recent UK arena tour.
Wendy Stewart and Gary West
Wendy Stewart:
Wendy plays Traditional Harp and performs, teaches, writes and arranges harp music from the traditions of Scotland, for today. In 1990 Wendy moved to Edinburgh and became a member of the well-established band, ‘Ceolbeg’ a blend of modern (drum kit and keyboards) and traditional (pipes, harp, flute and whistles). Major tours, TV and radio and 4 Ceolbeg CD’s followed.
Whilst in Edinburgh, Wendy also released 2 solo albulms -‘About Time;’ and ‘About Time 2.’ She is now continuing her solo work and tutors on the BA degree course in Scottish Music at the RSAMD. Her harp courses are in demand in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and North America not to mention all around Scotland!
Her new album with Gary West, ‘Hinterlands,’ is available now.
Gary West
Gary plays and composes for the Highland Pipes and the Scottish Smallpipes. He played with the Vale of Atholl Pipe band for 18 years and joined ‘Ceolbeg’ in 1988, playing alongside Wendy Stewart.. He was the founder member of the Scottish supergroup ‘Clan Alba’ and has played in major festivals throughout Europe and North America, including: Celtic Connections (Scotland) Lorient (France) and Tonder (Denmark). His performances have been heard in some of the finest venues in Europe such as the Old Opera House in Frankfurt and the Albert Hall in London.
His latest album ‘Hinterlands,’ is with Wendy Stewart and is now available.
Alison Burns is a songwriter, music facilitator, educator and community choir director. She writes songs for community and folk choirs as well as for schools. Her music has been heard throughout the UK in theatre and in public art installations, and in the repertoire of many community choirs. Alison is a well-respected community musician with an outstanding record of workshop tutoring. She has worked with choirs and singing groups worldwide, and has her own choir, the Feral Choir, based in the Castle Douglas.
The Feral Choir actively encourages membership from a broad community, using teaching methods that make music accessible to anyone, regardless of musical background. Entrance to the choir is without audition. Induction weeks are held twice per year and are intended to emphasize voice work and choir skills rather than learning new repertiores for performance. Ali hopes that this method will benefit exisitng members and will also provide a less intimidating start for any newcomers.
Clara Belle (aka Clare Uchima: a former Wallace Hall Academy student), is a Scottish/Japanese singer-songwriter, who accompanies herself on her ukulele and piano. Clara has gained a massive following on YouTube after posting her 1st homemade music video back in May 2008. She has been gigging regularly around London with her band, who she met at university whilst studying jazz, and has created her own unique style, developed from blending her understanding of her cultural strands. Her album 'Oh Well' is available for download at iTunes or at all other major music download sites.
Julian Pombo is 14 years old and has been studying the flute for three years at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama where he also studies piano and composition. Julian played at the First Global Peace Concert last year and he has also played with the Scottish National Children’s Orchestra this year. Julian is also a member of the Dumfries Youth Jazz Group.
Anna Hashimoto. At the age of 15 Anna made her Barbican concerto debut with the English Chamber Orchestra, with whom she appears regularly as a soloist, most recently under the baton of Ashkenazy. She has since performed many concertos with orchestras such as the Japan Chamber and Japan Philharmonic Orchestras and appeared in major venues in the UK and Japan, most recently giving sold-out recitals at the Bunka Kaikan and Kioi Hall in Tokyo. She gave the Japan Premier of Michael Daugherty’s concerto ‘Brooklyn Bridge’ and its live broadcast on FM Tokyo at the International ClarinetFest in Tokyo 2005, during which she also performed the Tartini/Jacob Concertino with the British Clarinet Ensemble, with whom she has recorded a CD of the work. Currently studying with Michael Collins, Anna studies at The Royal Academy of Music under an ABRSM full scholarship. She plays on Peter Eaton ‘International’ clarinets. For more information please visit www.annahashimoto.com
RECENT PAST EVENTS
ALLANTON WILDLIFE FESTIVAL | 22.08.09 | 11:00 - 15:00 | FREE entry
A family fun day of wildllife activities in the natural environment
11th INTERNATIONAL WORLD PEACE FESTIVAL | 27.06.09 | 14:00 - 18:00 | FREE entry
This annual June event will include the following: Live Music,
Japanese Cultural Area,
Aikido demo and workshop
Circus skills,
Storytelling,
Activities and exhibitions for all the family
To celebrate our 10th anniversary in June 2008, we held a garden party with live music. The flags of the world were presented alongside music from around the world and messages of peace and good will sent to all corners of the globe.
