Two days of ukulele-related activity - Saturday May 14/Sunday May 15 - comprise the Hills Ukulele Festival (HUF). I am delighted to be playing a 30 min set on Sunday 15th, 10:40am-11:10am, on the SLC stage. I will be joined by Hayley Anderson on violin. Thanks so much to HUF for this rebooking from 2020. Sunday 15th May is a free event.

http://www.ukulelefestival.com.au/christina-green/

Three artists will be performing original songs: Christina Green (6pm), CYNTA (7pm), and Capt’n Justyna (8pm).

‘Time & Tide’ EP launch by Dandenong Ranges vocal folk trio Banbury Cross (Cath Russell, Alice Woodberry and Rachel Nendick) at Wesley Anne, 250 High Street Northcote, with support from acoustic duo AWOL MONKS and singer-songwriter Christina Green.

The first MCL Elbow Room concert for 2022, at which a range of works by members will be performed. My own participation (with violinist Hayley Anderson) cannot now go ahead for health reasons, but the concert looks great.

An open mic special celebrating International Women’s Day 💜🤍💚 I’m looking forward to singing three well-chosen songs on the theme of women’s lives and achievements, also with a little focus on peace at this time. The night goes from 7-10, to be kicked off by host Capt’n Justyna, with a range of artists performing. Free entry, food and beverages at the bar.

This is the Darebin Songwriters’ Guild’s first performance afternoon for 2022. I am looking forward to presenting a three-song set as one of a group of eight songwriters.

The Darebin Songwriters’ Guild looks forward to presenting its songwriters’ afternoon face-to-face at Bar 303 for the first time for a while. A group of artists will present three-song sets. I am excited to be returning to live performance and look forward to being part of the afternoon.

I am truly excited to be part of the Composers’ Recitals section of the NWMF (National Women’s Music Festival), an online festival running from June 30 - July 4. The Composers’ Recitals - July 1-3 (Thu-Sat), 3:00pm -5:00pm CST (central standard time USA), that is July 2-4 (Fri-Sun), 6:00am-8:00am AEST (we are 15 hours ahead). My contibutions (film, set of works) are scheduled at the start of these blocs on Thursday July 1 and Saturday July 3 (US)/Friday July 2 and Sunday July 4 (AUS). Please see www.nwmf.info for ticketing info.

Details from NWMF:

2021 Virtual NWMF Women Composers Series presents two short films by composers Christina Green and Laurie Jarski prior to the recitals. July 1-3, 2021, 3:00 - 5:00 PM, CST

Beth York & Barb Ester Christina Green Nancy Day Laurie Jarski Rebecca Kite April Kim performing Jiyoung Chung, composer Amor y Luz Natalia North Sarah Gillespie & Susan Gaeddert Leslie D. Judd

Introducing Cara Haxo, Emerging Women Composer Commission for 2022

www.nwmf.info

Please note - in the date window for this event that is visible on the main page I have been able to show the start time of my first showing and the end time of my second showing, in AEST.

The Darebin Songwriters’ Guild presents its second live session for 2021, with up to eight performing songwriters doing three-song sets. I am delighted to be performing as feature artist at the session, presenting Songs in a Time of Coronavirus, a song cycle I wrote during Melbourne’s first lockdown in 2020. The cycle is a group of eight short songs on themes coming out of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, both personal experiences and stories from the wider world. I will talk a bit about the creation process and concept of the work and also play a couple of other related pieces. The DSG is delighted to return to Bar 303 after the lockdowns.

Gold coin donation at door.

The Melbourne Composers’ League will present an Elbow Room concert featuring composers who were involved in a concert that was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. A range of works will be presented, and I look forward to giving the first performance of a song cycle I wrote during Melbourne’s first lockdown in 2020. Songs in a Time of Coronavirus is a group of eight short songs on themes coming out of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, both personal stories and stories from the wider world.

Entry $20/15 concession/MCL members, children free. Enquires

Concert featuring new chamber and electroacoustic musical works by local contemporary composers.

The long-held tradition of the Melbourne Composers’ League Elbow Room concerts continues at St Peter’s Anglican Church, 1038 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill on Saturday 10 April 2021. The Elbow Room concerts are a much-loved part of the Melbourne music scene. The concerts are not formally curated and are open to all styles of music, providing a valuable opportunity for composers to present their newest works, experiment and test out ideas or re-visit older works in a friendly and conducive atmosphere. The broad and interesting array of new musical compositions are of a diverse mix and offer something for everyone to enjoy or be surprised and challenged by.

ENTRY FEE: $20 / $15 concession/MCL members. Children free.

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Featured composers:

Christina Green; Gary Butler; Joseph Franklin; Colin McKellar; Gary McKie; Johanna Selleck; Nicola Monolopoli; Silvia Simons; Julian Cafarella; Livia Judge; Paul Moulatlet; Haydn Reeder; Ros Bandt.

Performers:

Danaë Killian (piano); Livia Judge and Johanna Selleck (flute); Kat Tsyrlin (violin); Kate Worley (viola); Gary Butler (guitar); Christina Green (voice, ukulele); Ros Bandt (Baroque alto recorder, Ancient Greek lyre, slide whistle).

In this 45-minute set I am looking forward to sharing some new songs written during lockdown/through 2020, as well as other material. I am excited to be doing my first feature set at The Drunken Poet!

Earthbound Bolton's bi-monthly event, 'The Piano Has Been Drinking', returns as 2021 begins. An evening of piano, music, discussion, food and drink, community and great company is planned. Profits from ticket sales will be donated to the Archie Roach Foundation, and to Firesticks Alliance. Tickets - earthboundbolton.simpletix.com/e/61609, $35. More details to follow. I will be contributing singing/guitar to a several-song set being planned ...

https://www.facebook.com/events/201441364775786 https://www.archieroach.com/about-the-foundation https://www.firesticks.org.au/about/

An evening presented by host Capt’n Justyna and Lyrebird Lounge, a range of artists/performers presenting three songs or equivalent poetry etc. Great vibe and welcoming atmosphere, drinks, food available from the bar. My set is at 8:15 pm, looking forward to presenting a mix including songs written through 2020.

(From the online blurb) - The first online session for 2020. We can't go to Bar 303 🙁 but we can still bring you fine music from an eclectic lineup of regular and new artists – beamed direct to your own home Our remote lineup is an awesome roll-call of great artists: Christina Green Bruce Watson Pat Evans Simon Kerr Jason Mc Near Cam Twomey Sugar n Spice - Vanessa Craven Daniel Pepperial Gillian Sealby Graeme Lechte

At the Guild, we're all about participation and supporting local artists. You can show your support by joining us on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87468988816?pwd=SXk5ODlTMThSbEpwZWNBTFB1NXRodz09 ) or Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/darebinsongwritersguild/posts/3928989937127581 ), and sharing the event with your friends. All are welcome.

Free online event - I am delighted to be playing a couple of songs in the Not The Dancing Dog open mic with a group of singer-songwriters connected in various ways to the open mic night that took place at The Dancing Dog in Footscray (now gone). With thanks to Dean Lombard for organising this 🎶, this will be my first livestream. Looking forward to it!

‘Not the Dancing Dog Open Mic will happen on Zoom, and a splendid time is guaranteed for all. So make your own nachos, pour your own cheap wine or mediocre beer, and join the Zoom session at the link (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81992456736?pwd=OGlWMzB3bkpPZStKOTZHMGEyd25BZz09) or the livestream ( https://www.facebook.com/423273831201410/posts/1387562598105857/?d=n ) from 7 pm. The music starts at 7.15 with a stellar lineup featuring Ellen Fish, Rachel Tattersall, Christina Green, Thomas Little, Tim Staunton, Essie Williams, Greg Jenkins, Craig Lee Smith, and your host Dean Lombard’ (from the FB event page).

Performing with Neesy & The White Pearls @ 5pm as part of a huge line-up of artists supporting Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRES). Show starts @ 1pm to 11.30pm - Entry $10. Help make DRES money and raise awareness of the amazing job they have been doing single handidly since 1998, celebrate local live music with a huge local lineup. Why? DRES is a not for profit emergency relief organisation based in Belgrave assisting people facing crises, offering food, clothing, showers, counselling, advocacy, financial assistance, school breakfasts or just offering a space for people in need of connection. DRES takes responsibility for areas ranging from Belgrave to Yellingbo to Mt Dandenong which is why the bands of the hills & Sooki Lounge are proud to put their names to this event, so please throw in your support and come along. Tickets $10, whole event goes 1pm - 1am; Neesy + the White Pearls - 30 mins.

A two-set show from Ellen and Christina - Ellen will perform from 2:30pm, with Christina at 4:20pm. Tickets $20. Full details and booking info at the Facebook event page - https://facebook.com/events/s/ellen-mary-fish-christina-gree/161411541961338/?ti=icl

The Leggacy Sessions is the radio show of the Alex Legg Memorial Foundation, a hills-based organisation maintaining the legacy of hills musician Alex Legg and supporting and mentoring emerging musicians.

Delighted to be joining Neesy Smith and her band The White Pearls on harmonica/ukulele to perform at the Warburton Summer Produce Market located at the Rear of B.T. Dubs Cafe in Warburton. 6pm-8pm.