Singing at the 60th anniversary Peace Concert, at the National Folk Festival
Budawang, 4 April 2026 10.20am
We were a late addition when we heard about this special event. More than 20 years ago, in 2003 we had participated in the first Peace Concert of the NFF, singing our 'Lament' just weeks after we had begun by singing this song of sorrow for the people of Iraq in the Foyer of Parliament House.
When we contacted the organiser of the concert, songwriter and diplomat Fred Smith, he was very happy for us to participate. This year we will repeat our 'Lament', but with updated lyrics reflecting the dark times we are witnessing in today's world.
Anzac Eve Peace Vigil
Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 24 April 2026 5.30 - 7pm
As every year since 2011 we will hold our Peace Vigil on the eve of Anzac Day, remembering all who have suffered in war, respectfully re-imagining and broadening our Anzac commemorations. This year we will again be in the beautiful grounds of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture.
Like last year, we will gather in the grassy area overlooking the Chapel for community singing and then have a lantern-lit procession to the ceremonial fire.
After a Welcome to Country we will have a community ceremony, sharing our grief about the many wars and conflicts raging in the world today, and singing our common longing for peace.
Please join us for soup and conversation after the event.
You can download the flyer by clicking on the image.
