KALAI Celebrating India’s 78th Independence Day 2024

🇮🇳Celebrate the Spirit of Freedom: India’s 78th Independence Day🇮🇳

KALAI cordially invites you all to come together to celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s freedom. Let us all express our heartfelt gratitude and salute the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives for India’s freedom.🙏

Please note that this is a public event open for everyone.

📅 Date and Time: Saturday, 17th August 2024, 14.00 to 19.30

🏡 Venue: Sølystskolen Egå Havvej 5, 8250 Egå

The celebration will include the following activities.

  • Cultural Performances: Enjoy patriotic dances, music, and drama/skit.
  • Patriotic Songs: Sing along to your favorite national songs.
  • Inspirational Speeches: Hear from esteemed guests and community leaders.
  • Fancy Dress: Witness Kids and adults dressed up as Freedom fighters/Kings/Queens who contributed to India’s independence.

You can send entries for below:

  • Skit: 15-20 mins
  • Dance (group/solo): 5 min max
  • Singing (group/solo): 5 min max
  • Fancy Dress for both adults and kids

Entry Fee: (Note that Entry fee is non-refundable)

(Includes Entry fee + Tea + Snacks + Dinner)

  • 125 Kr. for Non KALAI members
  • 100 Kr. for KALAI members  
  • 60 Kr. for kids (7-12 years) (Only accompanied with adults). Also, the performers need to choose this category.
  • 100 Kr. for Youth (12-18 years) and Students against valid student Identity card. 
  • Free entry for children up to 6 years old (Only accompanied with adults)

Payment mode: Online booking only.

Parking: Venue has a good amount of free parking. You can also park in a residential area near by Venue. 

Outside food/drink: It is strictly prohibited to bring any food/drink from outside. 

Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol in/around the venue area is strictly prohibited.

It would be really nice if not only the kids but their parents can also come dressed in the traditional dresses of their states and demonstrate the true meaning of Unity in diversity.

Please share the event details with your friends so that we all celebrate together, feel patriotic and be proud of our nation.

Looking forward to celebrating this beautiful celebration with you all 🙏😊


Registration

Please register here to avoid last minute rush. Entry will be allowed only on pre-booking.

Vocal Concert – Saniya Patankar, Suvrat Apte & Aarti Kharwandikar – 18th May. 2024

KALAI gladly presents a mesmerising concert featuring the incredible vocalist Saniya Patankar, known for her captivating performances in the realm of classical music. Joining her on stage is the masterful tabla player Suvrat Apte, renowned for his unparalleled skill and mastery over this ancient instrument. Adding to the harmonious ensemble is the talented Sangeet Visharad Aarti Kharwandikar whose enchanting harmonium melodies will grace the stage! 

Adorning the stage on 18th May 2024, this concert will be a celebration of musical unity, cultural richness and artistic brilliance, as the artists will weave together a tapestry of music that will leave a lasting impression on our hearts and minds.

Read more about artists…

Saniya Patankar – Hindustani Classical Vocalist

Suvrat Apte – Tabla

Aarti Kharwandikar – Harmonium

About Event:

Concert Date: Saturday, 18th May, 2024 from 14:00 to 16:00

Venue: AULA, Hasle Skole, Herredsvej 15, 8210 Aarhus. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vxhDUGzc255DtXNi7

Total seats: 180.

Audience: Concert is targeted to adults only. However, kids can come along with adults if he/she can keep silence. Seat booking (Ticket) is required for kids as well.

Ticket prices :

  • Premium seats price (seats close to the stage): 140 Kr. (Limited seats)
  • Regular seats (rest of the seats) : 120 Kr.

Current offers are as follows:

  • Student/Youth (upto 18 years) price (Regular seats):: 80 Kr. (Only for College & University students. Need to present valid Student ID)
  • Group discount 20%: Buy 5 tickets at the cost of 4. Price: Regular seats: 480 Kr. , Premium seats: 560 Kr.
  • KALAI members: 20% discount to members only. Valid for Premium & Regular seats only. Not valid for Student/Youth/Group tickets. Any guest / kid of KALAI members is not eligible for this offer.

Payment mode: Please pay online for registration while making your booking.

Parking: Kommune free parking available around the venue. 

Outside food/drink: It is strictly prohibited to bring any food/drink from outside into the Concert hall. 

Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol in/around the venue area is strictly prohibited.

Please note:

  1. Possibility to upgrade regular seats to premium seats – by paying the difference : depends on premium seats availability
  2. The venue is not suitable for kids who need to play.
  3. Tickets are non-refundable

Registration:

Request ticket(s) by registering here. Reservation will be confirmed once the payment is done.

Melodic Beats – Saxophone & Tabla by Jesse & Hiren – 30th Sept. 2023

KALAI is proud to announce that “Jesse Bannister“, a world renowned Indian classical saxophonist from UK (United Kingdom) with the very eminent tabla player “Hiren Chate” will be coming to Aarhus in the coming month of September 2023.

This duo would take you all on a musical journey filled with some soul stirring melodies of Hindustani classical music showcasing the depth and beauty of Indian musical traditions.The distinctive mood and atmosphere set by the melodic ragas played from the Saxophone will be accompanied by the taal from the tabla. The concert will take you through flights of ecstasy, meditative passages and excitement. The Jugalbandi between Saxophone and Tabla will be a special treat to the music lovers.

Read more about artists…

Jesse Bannister – Saxophone

Hiren Chate – Tabla

About Event:

Concert Date: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 from 14:00 to 16:00

Venue: Gellerupscenen, Gudrunsvej 78, 8220 Brabrand. Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/zEXsxGV984neoWES6

Total seats: 160.

Audience: Concert is targeted to adults only. However, kids can come along with adults if he/she can keep silent. Seat booking (Ticket) is required for kids as well.

Ticket prices :

  • Premium seats price (seats close to the stage): 175 Kr. (Limited seats)
  • Regular seats (rest of the seats) : 140 Kr.

Current offers are as follows:

  • Student price (Regular seats):: 70 Kr. (Only for College & University students. Need to present valid Student ID)
  • Group discount 20%: Buy 5 tickets at the cost of 4. Price: Regular seats: 560 Kr. , Premium seats: 700 Kr.
  • KALAI members: 20% discount to members only. Any guest / kid of KALAI members is not eligible for this offer.

Payment mode: Please pay online for registration while making your booking.

Parking: Private (City Vest) & Kommune free parking available around the venue Gellerupscenen. 

Outside food/drink: It is strictly prohibited to bring any food/drink from outside into the Concert hall. 

Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol in/around the venue area is strictly prohibited.

Please note:

  1. Possibility to upgrade regular seats to premium seats – by paying the difference : depends on premium seats availability
  2. The venue is not suitable for kids who need to play.
  3. Tickets are non-refundable

Registration:

Request ticket(s) by registering here. Reservation will be confirmed once the payment is done.

Carnatic Music by Shantala S. – 19th Feb. 2023

KALAI is proud to present acclaimed Indian musicians Shantala Subramanyam on Flute together with Madan Mohan on Violin and Hariharan on Mridangam (South indian drum).

The trio will be led by Shantala Subramyanam, from Chennai, the heartland of Carnatic music. It is renowned for its emphasis on improvisation of beautiful ragas followed by compositions with spiritual, philosophical and nature themes. The compositions are followed by spontaneous exchanges of highly evolved rhythmic improvisations. The concert will take you through flights of ecstasy, meditative passages and excitement. Madan Mohan on the Violin  and Hariharan on the Mridangam and kunnakol will complete the trio with their competence.

Read more about artists…

Shantala Subramanyam – Flute  and vocal

Madan Mohan- Violin

S. Hariharan – Mridangam, Khanjir and Kunnakol

About Event:

Concert Date: Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 from 14:00 to 16:00

Venue: Skovvang Fritidcenter, Skovvangsvej 127, 8200 Aarhus

Total seats: 150.

Ticket prices : 100 Kr.

Current offers are as follows:

  • Student price: 75 Kr. (Need to present valid Student ID)
  • Group discount (Regular seats): Buy 5 tickets at the cost of 4. Price: 400 Kr.
  •  KALAI members: 20% discount to members only.

Parking: You can park in a residential area near Skovvang Fritidcenter. 

Outside food/drink: It is strictly prohibited to bring any food/drink from outside into the Concert hall. 

Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol in/around the venue area is strictly prohibited.

Please note:

  1. The venue is not suitable for kids who need to play.
  2. Tickets are non-refundable

Registration:

Request ticket(s) by registering here. Reservation will be confirmed once the payment is done.

Registration is closed.