KAURNA CRONIN & BAND(AUS)
Exploring Relationships Through Song
An entertaining and thought-provoking live performance that explores 'Relationships' through music, engaging storytelling and authentic English.
Jester In A Mess – Themed Concert
How do friendships shape who we are? Why do different generations sometimes struggle to understand each other? What makes family relationships so complicated? And what does it mean to belong?
An entertaining and thought-provoking live performance that explores these questions through live music, storytelling and authentic English.
Based on the album Jester in a Mess, the show takes students on a journey through the relationships that shape our lives – friendships, family, parents and children, different generations, and the communities we belong to.
Music. Stories. Relationships.
RELATIONSHIPS
Each song introduces a different aspect of relationships – from friendship and loyalty to family expectations, generational differences, trust and belonging.
CONCERT
Through Australian songwriting, engaging storytelling and informal dialogue, students experience English as it is spoken, sung and used to communicate real emotions and ideas.
LANGUAGE
The performance offers opportunities to develop listening comprehension, explore everyday vocabulary and expressions, and engage with different viewpoints.
From Concert to Classroom
The songs explore relatable situations and emotions, encouraging them to think about their own experiences. The performance provides a creative starting point for classroom discussion and follow-up activities around the curriculum theme of Relationships.
Students can explore questions such as:
- What makes a good friend, and how do friendships change over time?
- How do family relationships influence our identity?
- Why do misunderstandings arise between generations?
- What roles do trust, loyalty and communication play in relationships?
- What does it mean to belong to a family, friendship group or community?
These questions connect naturally with speaking, listening, vocabulary development, expressing opinions and reflecting on different perspectives.
A Memorable Experience
music
A themed concert is an opportunity for students to explore themes outside the classroom, through the universal language of music.
CULTURE
The combination of live performance, storytelling and relatable themes makes it a valuable cultural experience for students.
EDUCATION
A concert that entertains, encourages reflection and brings the theme of Relationships to life.
Bring Jester In A Mess to Your School
Give your students an fresh perspective on Relationships through live music, stories and native English.