MZAZA: Songs in the Making

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2025 Australian Folk Music Awards Artist of the Year MZAZA is opening up a door rarely left ajar: the space between writing a song and recording it. This special Thomas Dixon Centre performance offers a genuine look into the band’s creative process, as they share a handful of songs currently in development for their next album alongside cherished tracks from their previous records.

This is a rare invitation into the room where the music is still breathing, still changing. Audiences will have the chance to respond to the new material, offering the band feedback as the songs continue to evolve. Expect the rich textures MZAZA is known for, featuring accordion, violin, shah kaman (Persian spike-fiddle), double bass, percussion and guitar, vocals in French and English. and melodies inspired by global traditions that have shaped our cultural makeup, in a setting built for close listening and honest connection.

The show will be followed by a brief Q&A with the musicians.

MZAZA is offering free workshops for singers and instrumentalists of all levels prior to the show. Bookings are essential, register here.

This project is supported by Brisbane City Council through Creative Sparks. The Creative Sparks Grant Program is an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Musicians:
Pauline Maudy – Vocals
Greta Kelly – Violin, Shah kaman, Vocals
Ricardo Bona – Accordion, Vocals
John Robertson – Guitar, Vocals
Gwenny Warnick – Double Bass, Vocals
Tsoof Baras – Darabuka & Kit

Dates & times

Important information

Suitable for ages 8 and above

Duration approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including performance and a Q&A

For wheelchair and accessible seating or ticketing enquiries please email or call us to arrange on
(07) 3013 6666.

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