Stephen Kirk returning for a second concert
By Josh Low
An evening of soulful and reflective music is coming to Launceston next month, as singer-songwriter Stephen Kirk is set to return to Tasmania to perform his second headline concert.
Titled ‘Stephen Kirk Unplugged’, the concert will be held on Friday 4 April at Launceston’s Hotel Grand Chancellor, with the Canberra-based musician performing songs from his six albums.
Following the success of his inaugural performance in Hobart late last year, Stephen said he is excited to come back to Launceston and perform for those in the state’s north, especially for those who were unable to attend the Hobart concert.
“I’ve been very blessed over the years to visit Launceston multiple times and worship and pray with the good people there.”
He added that through gathering to share music and prayer, he hopes God will “move in new and maybe surprising ways in each of us there, drawing us all closer to Him and to each other”.
“The Hobart concert was such a beautiful experience of the Body of Christ coming together, and I’m looking forward to being part of that again.
“There were various people from the north who weren’t able to make it down to Hobart last year, so we wanted to hold another one so everyone could be included,” he explained.
“There will certainly be a lot of similar elements (to the Hobart concert), but in the end I think the true power and beauty of events like this comes always from the presence of God, made manifest through his people coming together.
“And whenever that happens, there’s always a beauty ancient and yet new there! I’m not really sure what God’s planning for the night, but I’m very much looking forward to it.”
Stephen will also be running a free workshop on Saturday 5 April for musicians, liturgists, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the role of music in fostering a more profound participation in the Eucharist.
Stephen said his workshop will hopefully show how music can be used powerfully to draw people into the mysteries being celebrated during the Mass.
“My hope would be that everyone who comes can leave knowing more about the majesty, beauty, and glory of the Eucharist, and how to unlock that for people who so desperately need the transformative encounter with Jesus that the Eucharist can and should be,” he said.