The 10th Tallinn Music Week is here!

Photograph: Tõnu Tunnel

The Guardian says:

“Tallinn Music Week’s mix of eclectic eastern European sounds, art and fashion attracts everyone from clubbing enthusiasts to the country’s president”

Read the article here: Tallinn Music Week: Estonia’s cultural showcase

The order for the semi finals has been confirmed, with Estonia featuring in the first Semi final.

Recap all the perfomers in the video: (Estonia at 3:04)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

A special issue of the literary journal Azuria will be launched at the next Baltic Studies conference, to be held Fri. 12 – Sunday 14 October 2018, at Deakin University (Waterfront Campus, Geelong). This project is being supported by a small grant from the Estonian Community.

The organising committee for AABS is chaired by Dr. Delaney Skerrett, Hon. Consul for Estonia (Qld). He urges Australian-Estonian writers to contribute, saying, ‘Here is an excellent opportunity to contribute interesting essays & new stories, selections from family or community memoirs, and to see your work published & distributed throughout Australia and overseas.’

The editor of Azuria is Dr. E (Ted) Reilly, who has set out to build bridges between Geelong’s literary community & the wider world, publishing writers from his city & Australia, as well as from places as far distant as China, Chile, Germany and even the Baltic region.

Any of the following forms of writing will be considered: short stories or extracts from novels, essays, and memoirs (1000 – 5000 words) as well as photographs and artwork, and poetry in English or in Estonian, with English translation.

Writers submitting their writing should first make contact with Dr. E. Reilly, on M: 0421 559 592, or by e-mail at tedreilly100@hotmail.com.

A call for conference papers is being issued separately.

Copies of the current issue, Azuria#7: Madonna, can be purchased by sending a cheque or money order for $20 to “Geelong Writers inc.”, PO Box 1306, Geelong VIC. 3220, with your postal address included.

Estonian Studies is a unique master’s programme teaching Estonian language, culture, history, societal and political topics based on English. It is aimed at students whose native language is not Estonian.

The Head of the Estonian Studies Programme is Professor Piret Viires.

Deadline for submitting your application: 1 April, 2018.  Inquiries and forms: School of Humanities shm@tlu.ee

On 1-23 March 2018, we will conduct live streams via YouTube and Facebook Live, that will give you an overview of:

• Tallinn University
• our English-based Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes
• Tallinn Summer and Winter School
• the admission process
• student life
• etc

Please log in with your Google (for YouTube) or Facebook account so you are able to ask questions via chat.

Sydney Estonian Parents’ & Friends’ Association – Sõrve Sõbrad

NOTICE TO MEMBERS

SÕRVE SÕBRAD 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

will be held on

Sunday 15 April 2018 commencing at 11.00am
at Sydney Eesti Maja – 141 Campbell Street, Surry Hills
At the AGM all Committee positions will be declared vacant.

Nomination form, Proxy form and Committee Job Description information:

Proxy Form

NOMINATION OF CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION AT 2018 AGM

or may be found on our website www.sorve.org.au or by calling 0452 581 120.

Nominations for the Sõrve Sõbrad 2018 Committee election are to be received by

the Secretary, Liz Raadik PO Box 9 Balmain NSW 2041
or may be emailed to admin@sorve.org.au

by Sunday 8 April 2018.

Proxy nominations are to be received by the Secretary, by 11.00am Saturday 14 April 2018.

AGM AGENDA

1. Open Meeting
2. Present and Apologies
3. 2017 Annual General Meeting Minutes
4. 2017-18 President’s Report
5. Sõrve 2018 Camp Leader’s Report
6. 2017-18 Treasurer’s Report
7. 2017-18 Audit Committee Report
8. 2018 Activities
9. Election of 2018 Committee
10. Election of 2018 Audit Committee
11. General Business
12. Close of Meeting

Come and join a free introductory class on Wednesday, 31 January at 6pm!

Estonian classes at Sydney Estonian House (141 Campbell St, Surry Hills).
Run weekly on Wednesday night at 6.30-8pm.

We try to make learning Estonian fun since it’s not in the top 10 of the easiest languages in the world. We focus on listening and speaking and build the knowledge like Lego blocks. We learn to speak Estonian and think like an Estonian.

Contact khorst@tandtgroup.net

XXVII EESTI PÄEVAD 2018 SYDNEY LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION

Eesti Päevad 2018 Sydney Organizing Committee is launching a Logo Design Competition!

Who can apply: The competition is open to all aspiring designers anywhere in the world with a
connection to Esto.

Prize: The prize will be $250 (AUD) and a t-shirt with the winning logo. In addition to receiving a
prize, the winner will have the honour of their design being used extensively on all Eesti Päevad
2018 Sydney mediums as well as being the badge for the event.

Entry specifications:

• Estonian flag colours – Blue, black and white
• Wording needs to include: XXVII Eesti Päevad Sydney 2018
•  Simple logo design that can be used for print and web.
•  Artwork can be produced by any means you like, but we require the final submission be an electronic file in JPG or PDF format. (Competition winner should preferably also be able to provide the logo in PSD, EPS or AI format).
•  Maximum 5 MB; with a minimum resolution of 300DPI.
•  Designs are to be original work of the artist or artists

Submission:
There is no limit to the number of entries you submit. Designs must be submitted by 31st of January
2018 to email address logo@ep2018sydney.com

Entries will be judged by the Eesti Päevad 2018 Sydney Organizing Committee and successful
applicant will be notified by 15th of January 2018.
Once a winning logo is selected the design will become the property of the Eesti Päevad 2018
Sydney Organizing Committee.

XXVII EESTI PÄEVAD 2018 SYDNEY LOGOKONKURSS

XXIII Eesti Päevade juhatus kuulutab välja logokonkursi!

Konkursi eesmärk on leida sobivaim visuaalne logolahendus Sydney Eesti Päevadele 2018.

Osalejad: Konkurss on avalik, suunatud Eestiga seotud disainihuvilistele.

Auhind: võitja tasu on $250 (AUD) ja t-särk võidulogoga.

Logo nõuded:

• Eesti lipu värvid – sinine, must ja valge.
• Peab sisaldama pealkirja: XXVII Eesti Päevad Sydney 2018.
• Lihtne disain, mis on kasutatav paberil ja veebikeskkonnas.
• Disain võib olla loodud ükskõik, mis vahenditega, kuid palume lõplik version esitada digitaalselt JPG või PDF formaadis. (konkursi võitjalt soovime saada logo ka CDR, AI või EPS formaadis).
• Faili suurus kuni 5 MB; resolutsioon alates 300DPI.
• Kujundus peab olema kunstniku või kunstnike originaaltöö.

Esitamine: Üks osaleja võib konkursile esitada rohkem kui ühe töö.
Konkurss lõpeb 31.01.2018. Töö esitatada e-posti aadressile logo@ep2018sydney.com

Kavandi hindab Eesti Päevade juhatuse poolt valitud žürii. Konkursi tulemused kuulutatakse välja hiljemalt 15.01.2018, võitjaga võetakse ühendust e-posti teel.

Võidu kavand jääb Eesti Päevade juhatuse omandiks.

Acclaimed Estonian violinist and singer reworks Baltic folk, using loop pedals to create psychedelic effects

Music and architecture come together in a series of talks and concerts hosted in, and inspired by, the singular buildings of Australia’s most famous modernist architect, Harry Seidler.

Acclaimed Estonian violinist and singer Maarja Nuut reworks Baltic folk using loop pedals to take traditional songs closer to the psychedelic and electronic.

The winner of ‘Estonian Female Artist Of The Year’ in 2016, Nuut uses her ethereal voice, violin and loop pedals to build boundary-pushing soundscapes that have critics calling her a “fearless explorer” (Nitelife) and “utterly compelling” (The Quietus).

“There’s an experimental otherness that marks her out as a Baltic Björk,” wrote Songlines. “As if the Velvet Underground had morphed into an Estonian folk band … Unique, extraordinary and as warm as it is weird.”

“Loops and electronics build austere, minimalist grids, with traditional-sounding waltzes and polkas floating in them like ghostly memories” New York Times

Note: Photography and recording are not permitted inside this venue.

Philip Cox in conversation with Simon Marnie (ABC Radio Sydney)

One of Australia’s pre-eminent architects, Philip Cox buildings feature across the landscapes of our major cities.

He has received numerous awards in recognition of his contribution to architecture, including the Sir Zelman Cowen Award, the RAIA Gold Medal in 1984, Life Fellowship to the RAIA in 1987 and Honorary Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects in the same year. In 1988 he was awarded the Order of Australia for services to architecture. In 1993 he received the inaugural award for Sport and Architecture from the International Olympic Committee, and he is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities.

Philip is also a Patron of the Four Winds Festival on the NSW South Coast, and designed the beautiful pavilion that sits within a natural amphitheatre surrounded by bushland. Each year, Philip hosts musicians and artists for collaboration sessions at his coastal property.

For this Seidler Salon Series talk, Philip will reflect on his knowledge of Harry Seidler, his influences and Philip’s own love of contemporary classical music.