# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Serenades across cultures- A fundraising concert
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Lala Simpson (vocals),  Dayle Anderson (piano), and Jonathan Berkahn (accordion) for an enchanting evening of music, where the soulful melodies of French chanson legends like Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel blend seamlessly with the haunting rhythms of Malagasy icons such as Bessa and Fanja Andriamanantena. Be serenaded by heartfelt songs of love, loss, and romance—an unforgettable night of timeless classics that capture the essence of passion and longing.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Concert Experience – A Night of Music with a Heartfelt Purpose!

Last year, as part of our Cultural Immersion Tour, I had the profound privilege of visiting Mamitiana Orphanage in Madagascar, alongside Stuart Simpson, Rose Ruane, and my nieces and nephews. Located on the eastern side of Antananarivo, the capital, the orphanage was founded by the incredible Madame Hary in 2012. What started as a humble project from her own home has grown into a haven for 54 children, some of whom were rescued from areas where twins are sadly believed to be cursed.

Despite the challenges, the orphanage continues to thrive, relying entirely on the kindness of visitors. They grow their own rice, maintain a small chicken farm, and have a vegetable garden to sustain themselves. But their greatest need is for ongoing support and resources to continue providing for these beautiful children.

By attending our concert, you’ll be helping make a direct impact on the lives of these children. All profits from this concert will go toward completing the construction of a much-needed training center and extra bedrooms at Mamitiana Orphanage in Madagascar, helping provide valuable education and support to the children in their care. In May this year, we raised over $4000 at a fundraising concert and $1700 on Givealittle.
Help us raise $2500 more so they can finish the building before the arrival of the rainy season.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waikanae/serenades-across-cultures-a-fundraising-concert/200029186688335
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, charities, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Waikanae
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Otaki Waikanae Presbyterian Parish
- **lat**: -40.87522
- **long**: 175.0600399
- **full address**: Otaki Waikanae Presbyterian Parish, 43 Ngaio Rd, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand, Waikanae

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Serenades across cultures- A fundraising concert being held?
  - **A:** Serenades across cultures- A fundraising concert takes place on Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm at Otaki Waikanae Presbyterian Parish, 43 Ngaio Rd, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand, Waikanae.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Serenades across cultures- A fundraising concert?
  - **A:** Serenades across cultures- A fundraising concert is organized by Ooh Lala Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Serenades across cultures- A fundraising concert 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 Waikanae, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Serenades across cultures- A fundraising concert sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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