The HUSH Foundation launches its latest collection of music for healing HUSH16:A Piece of Quiet.
It features ARIA Award winners singer-songwriter Lior with The Idea of North performing music by Elena Kats-Chernin, composed after collaborating with children in hospitals and at home.
The music draws on a variety of styles including indie, classical and jazz.
Tickets: Standard $50/ Concession $40/ CRH Member $40/ Group (3-7) $40/ Group (8+) $35
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