FLOW | an Interactive Vocal Improv Performance

FLOW ~ an interactive vocal improv performance

Join us for FLOW, an immersion into the magic that can flow forth from us when we allow ourselves to dive into the music, and dive deep. A cast of incredible improvisers from around the world will swim through the improvisational waters together, centering collaborative play, brave self-expression, embodied artistry, and spontaneous song creation.

Combining genres and influences from around the world, this fully improvised concert will intuitively interweave elements of song, story, poetry, circlesinging, movement, and more.

With no set songs or predetermined melodies, each and every moment of this performance will be unique, unplanned, and not-to-be-missed!

CREATING TOGETHER

As an audience member, you'll have the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the concert. Your suggestions and ideas will influence the direction and style of the performance, and the concert will feature moments of singing along as the performers craft pieces for the whole room to be a part of.

THE PLAYERS

Each of these singers is a master of their craft, offering incredible vocal abilities and improvisational flow. Each of them on their own is a powerhouse, and together? This one-time-only ensemble is not to be missed!

Featuring:

Jeffrey Noordijk

Kenter Davies

Leah Rich

Mark Farnum

Matt Goldstein

Simi Yuyu

Sofia Campoamor

Soraya Perry

Tracy LJ Robertson

Zuza Gonçalves

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Sound Mind Center in Dumbo

Doors/Mingling: 7:30 PM

Performance: 8:00-9:30 PM

Afterhang: Nobody Told Me

RESPECT THE SPACE:

Sound Mind Center is a beloved venue and we want to honor them! Please be considerate of the space.

PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY:

1/2 flight of steps to get into the main venue space

Moderate amount of seating available (several couches, chairs, cushions)

Bathroom is not wheelchair accessible (~2 steps in order to get into the bathroom stalls)

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LOW-PRESSURE PARTICIPATION

Gaia Music Collective events are participatory, but low-pressure. You'll be invited to sing along and make music with us, but we encourage you to draw your own boundaries and engage at your own pace - we pride ourselves in creating a judgment-free community where you can express yourself however feels right!

LATE ARRIVALS

We ask that you arrive no later than 30 minutes after start time, after which we close the doors (lovingly) in order to preserve the intimacy and trust of the musical container we’re building. Thank you for understanding!

CANCELLATION POLICY

Tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before the event, after which we are no longer able to offer refunds. This policy helps us keep these events financially sustainable for both our community and our team. If you RSVP but are no longer able to come, please let us know so that we may offer your spot to someone else! We want as many people to be able to experience these gatherings as possible, and since capacity is limited, each spot is precious.

For more info, contact us at [email protected].

MEDIA CONSENT

Because we want to share what we’re up to with people who can’t join us in person, there may be photographers and videographers present — by attending, you consent to being a part of that media, some of which may be posted online! If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected].

NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS

Gaia is funded by sliding scale ticket donations, with a “no one turned away for lack of funds” policy. It is of the utmost importance to us that these events remain affordable and accessible - we never want money to be a barrier to making music together. If a ticket scale is financially prohibitive to you, feel free to donate outside of the scale at whatever amount is sustainable for you, or to email us at [email protected] for volunteer opportunities or assistance!

OUR MISSION

Gaia Music Collective is an NYC-based creative community seeking to foster a more connected world through collective music-making. Founded in June of 2021 in a living room in Brooklyn, this project was born out of a desire to create accessible, inclusive, playful spaces for people to explore connection, expression, healing, and release through collaborative song - spaces where folks feel empowered to make music free of judgment or expectation, and to make new friends as our full, beautiful, authentic selves.

We believe that communal music-making is a fundamental human practice, and this project seeks to build spaces for folks to nurture their relationship to music, whether they're shower singers, professional musicians, or anything in between.

All are welcome in this community. Gaia seeks to foster spaces of belonging for humans of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, classes, religions, abilities, national origins, languages, and musical experiences. All we ask is that you bring an open mind, a desire to connect, and a willingness to leave judgment of self and others at the door.

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Host or Publisher Gaia Music Collective