Four outstanding musicians—Michael and Violeta Vaiasinni, Fulvio Cama and Katia Croce—will headline this important cultural event with performances that weave together music, tradition and identity.
The concerts will be held at two iconic Italian venues: Canada Bay Club in Five Dock and Club Marconi in Bossley Park, both longstanding reference points for a community strongly connected to its homeland.
The board of Club Marconi, thanks in particular to the generosity of fellow Italians and sponsors of the initiative, Nick Scali and Muzio Cantarella, has chosen to offer the concert free of charge to members and the broader community.
These two distinct events are united by the same goal: to deliver high-quality performances that are accessible and deeply rooted in identity.
Michael Vaiasinni, of Sicilian heritage, and Violeta Vaiasinni, born in Sydney, share both life and stage in a refined and versatile duo. Their voices move effortlessly across pop, jazz, classical, opera and R&B, blending into an elegant and engaging style.
They have performed on major international stages, including the renowned Carols by Candlelight at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and on centre court at Rod Laver Arena during the women’s final of the Australian Open.
Finalists on The Voice Australia, they were invited for a second time by Maestro Andrea Bocelli as special guests at the ABF Gala Dinner. The duo is capable of captivating audiences with remarkable expressive intensity.
A modern-day cantastorie from Calabria, Fulvio Cama is far more than a musician: he is a contemporary storyteller and heir to an ancient tradition at risk of disappearing in an increasingly globalised world.
His songs are born from listening to and engaging with the custodians of popular memory. Originally from the Reggio Calabria area, he has turned music into a mission: to recount the hidden and often forgotten beauty of his homeland.
His journey has also taken him to South America, with a tour of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, where he received wide acclaim from audiences and critics alike. His voice and guitar powerfully convey the historical and poetic spirit of Calabria.
A charismatic and versatile performer, Katia Croce defies simple definition. Her music moves between an intense and refined soul sensibility, driving rock energy and a popular and international repertoire capable of engaging diverse audiences.
Her goal is clear: to promote Calabria through music. Despite offers for international tours, including Australia, she has chosen to prioritise her homeland, combining talent with a strong cultural identity.
Two evenings not to be missed, celebrating music, community and pride in one’s roots.
Saturday, March 7 at the Canada Bay Club (8 William Street, Five Dock) at 8 p.m. Admission: $40, bookings via the club’s reception.
Monday, March 9, at Club Marconi (121 Prairie Road, Bossley Park) at 8 p.m. Admission is free.
