Peace Song Tapestries is the concept of Thomas Fitzgerald and invites young people to discover new ways for peace through the power of music. Contributed works form part of the weekly SBS Radio Broadcast and be woven by musical director 'Dr Tom' into a new work, a music and soundscape Tapestry for peace to showcase the songs of peace in concert during the Sydney
Harmony Day celebrations on 20th March 2008.
Peace Song Tapestries was officially launched on August 27, 2007, with the announcement of the partnership between SBS and the Australian Government through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's Living in Harmony Programme. Special thanks to the students of Gawura campus of St Andrew’s Cathedral School, whose performance of their own music on instruments they created, imbued the occasion with the spirit of the Peace Song Tapestries. "Sing together".
The introductory program of the Peace Song Tapestries was broadcast on 13th November 2007.
The program is broadcast each Tuesday at 5:40pm on SBS World View. Visit the
Peace Songs Website for more information or to listen to the podcasts