Rasa Lila Arts

21/10/2026

7th November 6.45pm

https://events.humanitix.com/kirtan-and-sacred-strings-at-rasa-lila-arts

20/10/2026

17/10/2026

This afternoon at Rasa! Don't Miss It!!!

East Of West Album Launch @ Rasa Lila Arts
18th October
Doors open 2:30pm for 3pm start.
Tickets Here - https://events.humanitix.com/east-of-west-rasa-lila-arts-new-castle-vellela-album-launch-tour-2026

Join ARIA-nominated Queensland instrumental trio East of West as they tour their latest album, Velella, to the north, south, and the centre of Australia.

East of West’s music draws from the rich cultural melting pot of the Balkan and Mediterranean regions, spicing it with a hint of contemporary European jazz. Comprising Bosnian-born composer Goran Gajić on double bass, Philip Griffin on oud and laouto, and Malindi Morris on percussion, East of West explores the borderlands between genres through their intricate compositions and improvisations.

Over the eight years of their collaboration, the trio has developed an intuitive musical relationship, evident in their dynamic interplays, virtuosic unison melodies and expressive soloing. Gajić’s compositions explore gentle melodic motifs nested in uptempo passages set to Balkan-influenced rhythms, interspersed with moments of mesmerising musical sparseness.

“The splendid interactions between the musicians here suggest an affinity with the best traditions of European jazz."

THE AUSTRALIAN (Eric Myers) ★★★★

“Influences from the Balkans and Mediterranean meet jazz and contemporary classical.”

SONGLINES, UK (Christina M. Bauer) ★★★★

"Fans of world fusion will certainly resonate with East of West’s musical intuition and ethnic sophistication..."

JAZZTRAIL, New York (Filipe Freitas)

“A true listening experience with impressive exotic sounds."

BERLIN ON AIR

"Some collaborations aren't simply a matter of adding talents: they create a shared language."

IGGY MAGAZINE, Paris

“Replete with storytelling and imagery”

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD (Eugene Ulman)

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Tickets Here - https://events.humanitix.com/east-of-west-rasa-lila-arts-new-castle-vellela-album-launch-tour-2026

16/10/2026

This Sunday Afternoon Don't Miss It!!!

East Of West Album Launch @ Rasa Lila Arts
18th October
Doors open 2:30pm for 3pm start.
Tickets Here - https://events.humanitix.com/east-of-west-rasa-lila-arts-new-castle-vellela-album-launch-tour-2026

Join ARIA-nominated Queensland instrumental trio East of West as they tour their latest album, Velella, to the north, south, and the centre of Australia.

East of West’s music draws from the rich cultural melting pot of the Balkan and Mediterranean regions, spicing it with a hint of contemporary European jazz. Comprising Bosnian-born composer Goran Gajić on double bass, Philip Griffin on oud and laouto, and Malindi Morris on percussion, East of West explores the borderlands between genres through their intricate compositions and improvisations.

Over the eight years of their collaboration, the trio has developed an intuitive musical relationship, evident in their dynamic interplays, virtuosic unison melodies and expressive soloing. Gajić’s compositions explore gentle melodic motifs nested in uptempo passages set to Balkan-influenced rhythms, interspersed with moments of mesmerising musical sparseness.

“The splendid interactions between the musicians here suggest an affinity with the best traditions of European jazz."

THE AUSTRALIAN (Eric Myers) ★★★★

“Influences from the Balkans and Mediterranean meet jazz and contemporary classical.”

SONGLINES, UK (Christina M. Bauer) ★★★★

"Fans of world fusion will certainly resonate with East of West’s musical intuition and ethnic sophistication..."

JAZZTRAIL, New York (Filipe Freitas)

“A true listening experience with impressive exotic sounds."

BERLIN ON AIR

"Some collaborations aren't simply a matter of adding talents: they create a shared language."

IGGY MAGAZINE, Paris

“Replete with storytelling and imagery”

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD (Eugene Ulman)

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Tickets Here - https://events.humanitix.com/east-of-west-rasa-lila-arts-new-castle-vellela-album-launch-tour-2026

15/10/2026

Heading south tomorrow for the last leg of our Australian tour! Got any friends in Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Sydney or Canberra?
https://www.eastofwestmusic.com/shows
Wauchope Community Arts Council Rasa Lila Arts Eight O'Clock Sharp Smith's Alternative

15/10/2026

This Sunday at 3pm. We can’t wait! Grab your tickets now to avoid missing out

14/10/2026

East Of West Album Launch @ Rasa Lila Arts
18th October
Doors open 2:30pm for 3pm start.
Tickets Here - https://events.humanitix.com/east-of-west-rasa-lila-arts-new-castle-vellela-album-launch-tour-2026

Join ARIA-nominated Queensland instrumental trio East of West as they tour their latest album, Velella, to the north, south, and the centre of Australia.

East of West’s music draws from the rich cultural melting pot of the Balkan and Mediterranean regions, spicing it with a hint of contemporary European jazz. Comprising Bosnian-born composer Goran Gajić on double bass, Philip Griffin on oud and laouto, and Malindi Morris on percussion, East of West explores the borderlands between genres through their intricate compositions and improvisations.

Over the eight years of their collaboration, the trio has developed an intuitive musical relationship, evident in their dynamic interplays, virtuosic unison melodies and expressive soloing. Gajić’s compositions explore gentle melodic motifs nested in uptempo passages set to Balkan-influenced rhythms, interspersed with moments of mesmerising musical sparseness.

“The splendid interactions between the musicians here suggest an affinity with the best traditions of European jazz."

THE AUSTRALIAN (Eric Myers) ★★★★

“Influences from the Balkans and Mediterranean meet jazz and contemporary classical.”

SONGLINES, UK (Christina M. Bauer) ★★★★

"Fans of world fusion will certainly resonate with East of West’s musical intuition and ethnic sophistication..."

JAZZTRAIL, New York (Filipe Freitas)

“A true listening experience with impressive exotic sounds."

BERLIN ON AIR

"Some collaborations aren't simply a matter of adding talents: they create a shared language."

IGGY MAGAZINE, Paris

“Replete with storytelling and imagery”

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD (Eugene Ulman)

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Tickets Here - https://events.humanitix.com/east-of-west-rasa-lila-arts-new-castle-vellela-album-launch-tour-2026

12/10/2026

Don’t miss Petrichor Play Choir at Rasa every second Wednesday from 7pm.

Next one on the 21st of October.

Details available on Petrichor page or via our website or linktree.

“People are so inhibited about their voices these days,” says Rachel Dempsey, founder of Singing for Change. “They’re so full of shame because someone once told them they can’t sing. But really, it’s denying people their human right – to sing with others.”