He has dedicated his life to reclaiming his people’s ancient culture and spirituality, and is a true visionary for what he describes as a new humanity for a better world. Their close affinity to the land at Wasing brings the sharing of ancestral wisdom, song, prayer and a deep connection to nature.Ĭhief Nixiwaka is one of the most significant indigenous leaders of our time. ![]() This is a rare performance from the highly regarded artist, perfectly suited to the launch of the space.Ĭhief Nixiwaka and the Yawanawa, the indigenous Amazonian tribe were the original inspiration for bringing Medicine to Wasing. If you are bringing a child aged under 2, please pick up a complimentary ticket from the box office on arrival.Īustralian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd, the incredible one-man band, performs his intoxicating blend of folk, blues and reggae supporting social consciousness, environmental issues and Aboriginal rights. The Mount, Wasing Lane, Nr Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LYĮveryone aged 2 & over requires a ticket. We invite you to join us for an incredibly special, alcohol-free evening where we will celebrate music from different parts of the world with vibrant cuisine in a unique, natural setting connected, present and in the moment. Solstice At The Mount will inaugurate this beautiful new space and begin our journey into providing immersive musical experiences in the heart of nature. And it is from this alternative narrative in an ever-changing world that the iconic Mount was born as a fresh and pioneering space for people and planet to connect, unplugged from everyday reality. That we are inherently part of nature and that what harms the planet ultimately harms us everything is connected. ![]() Taking place on the same day everywhere on the planet, the Solstice connects everyone in a truly global moment.Īt Wasing we see things differently. Growing up Rudd learned to play the guitar, clarinet and saxophone however sought ways to overlap and interweave various instruments at once.Solstice At The Mount is the Opening Ceremony concert for Wasing’s brand new woodland amphitheatre, The Mount. These skills were honed and expanded on during his years travelling and busking. The list of instruments Rudd is able to play cannot be counted on a single pair of hands, from Weissenborn slide guitars and banjos, to harmonicas and Aztec Organettes, the Australian musician’s set up surrounds him with the capacity for sound. Rudd has also perfected the art of circular breathing on the didgeridoo, often seen with jazz musicians, he is able to produce a singular drone sound that never falters. Rudd’s first recording titled “Live in Canada” was released independently in 2001 and made way for his debut studio album “To Let” in 2002. His sophomore released named “Solace” saw Rudd’s introduction to the Australian music chart debuting at No. 13 and became a platinum selling album, due to distribution via Universal Records Australia. ![]() Becoming more well know Rudd toured with Jack Johnson and G. Love & Special Sauce and later released the live album “Good Spirit” and the Studio album “Food in the Belly” in 2005. Rudd is widely known and appreciated on the festival circuits in Australia and Canada, and is equally appreciated in both countries for his socially conscious lyrics often regarding the mistreatment of aboriginals. Rudd’s 2007 tour in support of his 2007 album “White Moth” was lauded by critics for being entirely carbon-neutral and the album introduced darker themes which are observable in his follow-up “Dark Shades of Blue” in 2008. 2010 brought a new album and a new band to fit including bassist Tio Moloantoa and percussionist Andile Nqubezelo. When I first saw Xavier Rudd I had no idea what to expect, he was largely unknown to me. I was travelling ‘down under’ at the time and had heard his name banded around but was yet to hear what all the fuss was about. Me and some friends had tickets to see Jack Jackson in Byron Bay and luckily he was the support, and what a support! To say he's a multi-instrumentalist is an understatement! He is a complete one man band, he sat on stage hid behind an array of instruments, a drum kit, extra percussion instruments, a number of guitars and didgeridoos.
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