Come celebrate life and October full moon (“harvest moon”)
With a sacred fire, singalong music and beautiful polyphonic Georgian harmonies
A fireside gathering to mark the change of season and feeding the central sacred with arts , play and togetherness.
This evening will also mark Francesco departure from Scotland for the winter and hence the last “music as medicine fireside gathering” of 2024 series! Come say goodbye (till February)!
Expect hopeful songs, easy sing alongs, ritual and a special sharing of Georgian songs by Edinburgh Georgian singers pop-up choir.
Come prepared for weather (although indoor with portable sacred flame is an option if weather is unfeasible) and bring warm layers.
Hot drinks will be available (there might be cacao)!
Suggested contribution for space, firewood and expenses £5-15.
Arrival from 18:00. Start at 18:30
Ending around 21:00.
Location: Salisbury Centre(2 Salisbury road)
Everyone welcome,
RSPV to secure you are coming at Francescobenvenuti.ed@gmail.com
Or text 07900117836
See you there!
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What to Bring:
The event will take place outdoors, so dress for weather (and bring flask of hot or cold water accordingly)
Bring any offering you might like to give to the Land/Fire (e.g. local herbs, Mugwort, tobacco, Chocolate..)
Any Poem, songs, music you might be open to share may the right time arise
About the Fireside concert sessions:
Fireside concert sessions aim to offer a space for all to gather around the central fire and enjoy exquisite music, songs and hamonies) while building community.
These sessions also offer an opportunity to share the power of offering Music as part of a Prayer, Ritual, Ceremony or whatever you might call it to:
Nurture our Soul, Mind & Body through sitting in a circle around a central Fire
Establishing a deeper connection with the Land in the local area
Build & strengthen community in a safe space to simply be and sing together
Share meaningful and inspiring music, songs, poems, quotes, sacred texts, writing, life-stories, dances
Witness and be witnessed in our sharing, to build solidarity and heart-connection (and enjoy! )
Reignite the ancient ways of sharing a ritual space, as well as share cross-cultural indigenous wisdom
A Sacred Fire
The sacred Fire will be a central focus of the gathering . The Fire is a teacher in itself as well as a mysterious ancient portal where, with focussed intention, we can send prayer and receive all the time-less prayers that our ancestors have prayed, sang, danced in that fire before us.
Facilitator
Francesco Benvenuti will facilitate this session and will share his music and a broad range of songs from various traditions
Francesco Benvenuti is a passionate Vocal & Embodiment Coach, Shiatsu Massage Practitioner, Singing voice facilitator, Ceremonial space holder and a Carrier of the Sacred Fire. He has been involved with the Salisbury Centre for many years both as staff, as well as community event facilitators, offering a wide variety of highly appreciated holistic workshops, classes & ceremonies to the community. Francesco also composes his own songs which he loves sharing in a variety of ceremonial settings and festival (see more about Francesco’s work here :
See more about Francesco here: www.linktr.ee/harmonicmirrors
As an emerging artist in the Medicine Music scene, Francesco, also known by his artist name “Harmonic Mirrors“, has been sharing his musical talents and gifts at The Salisbury Centre for many year, and has most recently debuted on stages at various UK music festivals.
“Francesco, thanks so much for the songs yesterday! Your devotion shines through beautifully.
And musically it’s so deeply moving & beautiful too, you have so much to offer.
Thanks for bringing your gift to the world with such integrity and passion”