# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DAMIAN WRIGHT & METIN YILMAZ
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 08:30 am – Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: $35/30

Presenting a special duo performance of Flamenco guitar and Kurdish Flute.

“Soulful, captivating and meditative performance”

Metin Yilmaz Bilur/kaval (Kurdish/Turkish Flute) and Damian Wright (flamenco guitar from BANDALUZIA FLAMENCO) present a meeting of two distinct yet strongly rooted cultural and musical traditions.

A highly dynamic performance from peaceful, contemplative melodies to exciting, virtuosic improvisations and rhythms.”

ARIA-nominated flamenco guitarist Damian Wright (Bandaluzia) and kaval player Metin Yilmaz (Kurdish/Turkey) bring their unique styles and deep musical experiences together with their own compositions, alongside expressive improvisations as well as makams (musical scales from the East) and melodies from Anatolia.

"Damian Wright is a brilliant flamenco guitarist...his articulation of complex lines was fluid and dripping with conviction" - Sydney Morning Herald.

"Damian recently released his debut album “Shifting Sands” (ABC Music) which was The Sydney Morning Heralds ‘Album of the week’ where it was described as “Glorious guitar playing”.

METIN YILMAZ is a virtuoso exponent of the kaval (Ancient/traditional flute)
Metin is disciple of Ustad Sinan Celik and Osman Aktas, Turkey's firts and foremost Kaval matsers and music producers. Of Kurdish origin and born in Turkey, Metin's experience as a performing and recording artist in Turkey and Europe and Australia is extensive since has become a renowned kaval player.

"A meeting of two distinct yet strongly-rooted cultural and musical traditions. Experience the meditative sounds of Kaval (flute) with the captivating passion of the Flamenco guitar. A highly dynamic performance from peaceful, contemplative melodies to exciting, virtuosic improvisations and rhythms."
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/damian-wright-and-metin-yilmaz/200028232688632
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, meetups, performances, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 32

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Smith's Alternative
- **lat**: -35.278480335455
- **long**: 149.12861053318
- **full address**: Smith's Alternative, 78 Alinga St, City ACT 2601, Australia,Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DAMIAN WRIGHT & METIN YILMAZ being held?
  - **A:** DAMIAN WRIGHT & METIN YILMAZ takes place on Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 08:30 am to Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 10:30 am at Smith's Alternative, 78 Alinga St, City ACT 2601, Australia,Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DAMIAN WRIGHT & METIN YILMAZ?
  - **A:** DAMIAN WRIGHT & METIN YILMAZ is organized by Smith's Alternative.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Smith's Alternative's events?
  - **A:** Smith's Alternative has 113+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Smith's Alternative has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DAMIAN WRIGHT & METIN YILMAZ is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If DAMIAN WRIGHT & METIN YILMAZ sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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