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Workshops

Baluji believes that participating in music-making can transform lives. Our workshops are for people who want to play music and also for those who like to be around music-making. Our aim is for people to have a good time in a musical environment. Some participants go on to join the Inner Vision Orchestra. Workshops are given by Baluji and other blind or partially sighted musicians who have skills to share.

All our workshop leaders are DBS checked.

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The opportunity for Henshaw’s visually impaired young people and adults to take part in the Inner Vision Workshop was very rewarding. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to meet Baluji and Linda. We enjoyed the sessions so much, we are looking forward to welcoming them for future workshops in the Greater Manchester area, so that more of our Henshaw's services users will be able to take part. George Ferguson, Henshaw’s

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We are the only promoters of regular events by blind musicians in the UK. We moved online during lockdown with a series of solo concerts and interviews with Inner Vision Orchestra musicians on YouTube Premiere and on  www.theBlind.TV  which is our web TV channel featuring blind people doing all kinds of interesting things. Now that the world is a little closer to normal, stay tuned for live performances near you.

Antardrishti, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre. (2018)

'Inner Vision Orchestra play bloody great kick-ass music' - Charles Hazelwood

Blind Spot III, St John's Waterloo. (2021)

Antardrishti, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre. (2018)

Sohini and Mahiwal, South Bank Centre. (2015)

We offer bespoke music workshops for all ages and abilities, for all blind and sighted people, all led by the talented and charismatic members of the Inner Vision Orchestra. These range from introductions to music or can include a broad range of subjects including Vocals, Arabic music, English folk, Indian music, Colombian rhythms, and Percussion. These can be held in-person or held online on Zoom and Jamulus.

Tel: +44 (0) 207 226 2094 

Email: info@balujimusicfoundation.org

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This was an amazing event which we couldn't have enjoyed more; it was a fantastic opportunity and a great privilege to have been able to meet and learn a little from a wonderful musician. BucksVision Member

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Inner Vision Orchestra at the IBSA World Games 2023

18th August, 6pm

Birmingham Symphony Hall

Inner Vision Orchestra at the the International Blind Sports Federation World Games 2023 - Symphony Hall Birmingham

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Inner Vision Quintet X Rachel Gadsden at Liberty Festival Croydon

3rd September, 7pm

Fairfields Hall, Croydon

Inner Vision Quintet X Rachel Gadsden at Liberty Festival Croydon. London's Borough of Culture 2023.

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Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Sage Gateshead with GEM Arts

15th September, 8pm

Sage Arts, Gateshead

Indian classical concert featuring Baluji Shrivastav OBE accompanied by Shabhaz Hussein on tabla. Programmed by Sage and GEM Arts

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Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Jazz Orient at Bloomsbury Festival 2023

14th October, 7.30pm

Holy Cross Church, London

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Jazz Orient at Bloomsbury Festival

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Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Nehru Centre

20th October, 6.30pm

Nehru Centre, London

Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Nehru Centre

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Jazz Orient at EFG London Jazz Festival.

10th November, 7.30pm

Richmix, London

Experience the dazzling sounds of Jazz Orient at EFG London Jazz Festival.

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Darbar Arts Indian Classical Well-being concert: Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE & Sukhdeep Dhanjal

24th November, 1pm

St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 4JJ

This short concert offers a relaxed and absorbing introduction to the multifaceted world of the Indian classical arts, to help you access holistic well-being and mindfulness. Darbar Arts Culture & Heritage Trust believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill, inspire, and transport the listener. Through this Autumn’s series of well-being concerts, Darbar is bringing holistic music for the mind, body and soul to your lunchbreak!

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Guide Dogs Christmas Wishes Concert

5th December, 7.30pm

Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street M3 1SX

Join the Inner Vision Trio for the Guide Dogs Christmas Wishes Concert - 2023’s most heart-warming celebration! Get involved by coming along to the live concert in Manchester or cosy up on the sofa and tune in from home.

Soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy inspiring stories and festive readings from our celebrity guests, sing your favourite carols and listen to live music. All while helping raise vital funds to help children and adults living with sight loss live the lives they choose.

Get your tickets for the live event at Manchester Cathedral, or for the virtual event where you can watch the live stream from home.

This wonderful night of yuletide cheer will be one of the go-to events of the Christmas season.

Alongside our Carol Concert we will be running our annual silent auction, which will be shared from the 28 October.

Make wishes come true. Buy your ticket today.

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South Asian Arts presents Baluji Shrivastav in Winter Solstice: From Within

21st December, 7.15pm

Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds

South Asian Arts presents Baluji Shrivastav in Winter Solstice: From Within

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Relaxed Late Night Jazz: Jazz Orient

22nd Feb, 9:00pm

The Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP

Led by Baluji Shrivastav OBE, Jazz Orient celebrate Latin, Indian and Jazz music, creating a kaleidoscope of rhythms and melodies with intricate patterns of percussive footwork and graceful movements from Indian dance.

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18th August, 6pm

Inner Vision Orchestra at the IBSA World Games 2023

Inner Vision Orchestra at the the International Blind Sports Federation World Games 2023 - Symphony Hall Birmingham

15th September, 8pm

Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Sage Gateshead with GEM Arts

Indian classical concert featuring Baluji Shrivastav OBE accompanied by Shabhaz Hussein on tabla. Programmed by Sage and GEM Arts

20th October, 6.30pm

Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Nehru Centre

Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE at Nehru Centre

24th November, 1pm

Darbar Arts Indian Classical Well-being concert: Healing Ragas with Baluji Shrivastav OBE & Sukhdeep Dhanjal

This short concert offers a relaxed and absorbing introduction to the multifaceted world of the Indian classical arts, to help you access holistic well-being and mindfulness. Darbar Arts Culture & Heritage Trust believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill, inspire, and transport the listener. Through this Autumn’s series of well-being concerts, Darbar is bringing holistic music for the mind, body and soul to your lunchbreak!

21st December, 7.15pm

South Asian Arts presents Baluji Shrivastav in Winter Solstice: From Within

South Asian Arts presents Baluji Shrivastav in Winter Solstice: From Within

3rd September, 7pm

Inner Vision Quintet X Rachel Gadsden at Liberty Festival Croydon

Inner Vision Quintet X Rachel Gadsden at Liberty Festival Croydon. London's Borough of Culture 2023.

14th October, 7.30pm

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Jazz Orient at Bloomsbury Festival 2023

Baluji Shrivastav OBE and Jazz Orient at Bloomsbury Festival

10th November, 7.30pm

Jazz Orient at EFG London Jazz Festival.

Experience the dazzling sounds of Jazz Orient at EFG London Jazz Festival.

5th December, 7.30pm

Guide Dogs Christmas Wishes Concert

Join the Inner Vision Trio for the Guide Dogs Christmas Wishes Concert - 2023’s most heart-warming celebration! Get involved by coming along to the live concert in Manchester or cosy up on the sofa and tune in from home.

Soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy inspiring stories and festive readings from our celebrity guests, sing your favourite carols and listen to live music. All while helping raise vital funds to help children and adults living with sight loss live the lives they choose.

Get your tickets for the live event at Manchester Cathedral, or for the virtual event where you can watch the live stream from home.

This wonderful night of yuletide cheer will be one of the go-to events of the Christmas season.

Alongside our Carol Concert we will be running our annual silent auction, which will be shared from the 28 October.

Make wishes come true. Buy your ticket today.

22nd Feb, 9:00pm

Relaxed Late Night Jazz: Jazz Orient

Led by Baluji Shrivastav OBE, Jazz Orient celebrate Latin, Indian and Jazz music, creating a kaleidoscope of rhythms and melodies with intricate patterns of percussive footwork and graceful movements from Indian dance.

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