The Paradise Band is one of Australia’s most popular worship bands and features some of the nation’s finest musicians and songwriters. Hailing from Adelaide , Australia the band takes its name from its place of origin, Paradise Community Church, which has always been a place well known for its worship.

The music is energetic and vibrant with flavours reminiscent of Hillsong United. However, the band’s retains a unique flavour with a passion , energy and sound all of its own. The band’s aim is to raise up worshippers and declare a message of great faith. To experience the Paradise Band “Live” is to see people encounter God’s presence and move closer to Him.  Check out their past albums ” Adore” ; ” Over & Over” and ” Only by Grace”.

This special worship concert was hosted by Penang First Assembly of God from 11th to 12th September 2009 at Hunza Sanctuary as well as Traders Hotel, Penang.

Here are some favourite photos to share:

Traders Hotel , Ballroom

Worship Session at Hunza Sanctuary

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A splendid performance by Green Apple Ballet Academy in presenting a ballet to support this fund raising event. Here are some snapshot of the talented ballerinas on stage.

A true convergence of East and West is embodied in this six-strong ensemble known as Badila. Translated to mean ‘mystical lover’ in Indian, Badila really defines world music in all aspects, from its members to its music and the presentation of the music. Six artists, six traditions, several languages, over 20 instruments all intertwined with the veil of dance.

Delving into the differences the members share and bringing out the similarities, Badila’s performances are reminiscent of a tapestry; weaving together the materials with such intricacy and eventually producing an ethereal work of art.

Badila’s shows have always been noteworthy and have received reviews from such vast bodies as a performance leaving you on a different plane as you appreciate and discover just how deep music can actually be. They have been known to bring hope to people with their music navigating from the roots of the Orient to the world of imagination; a ‘melody of humanity’ as their songs have been described.

Discover music on a different playing field as to what you are accustomed to as their music may either move you to tears, bring the joy to your eyes, leave you breathless, but most of all keep you enraptured through their whole performance.

The World Music Festival 08 @ Penang has indeed been a glorious & memorable event as thousands of music lovers gathered @ The Botanical Garden to enjoy harmonic fusion of enthralling shows from world renowned musicians of cultural or community-inspired roots.

The 11 international and 4 local bands, hail from France, Reunion Island, Mexico, Iran, India, Denmark, Kenya, Tibet, Canada, USA and Croatia, remain true to their roots in performing very prominent ethnic undertones and identities with traditional instruments being the focal point.

Pixels was indeed honored to be appointed as the OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS. A big team of very talented professional photographers were mobilized to capture stunning photos of professional artists in action for the past 3 days ! The goal is to capture moments into memories !

An on-line photo gallery has been setup for you to preview & bring back founding memories ! Please visit : http://worldmusicpenang.com/gallery2/main.php

Enjoy !

Sensational music performance by DYA Singh ( Malaysia & Australia )

 






 



Performances by Theda ( Ireland )
 

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