Ballad Across Sea: Chinese Folk Songs

Music (world music, folk)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Discover Juniper Lai, a Chinese folk singer and poet. With "Ballad Across Sea," she intertwines the essence of immigration and studying abroad, breathing life into Chinese folk songs. Juniper has graced the fringe since 2022, showcasing her diverse music and cultural identity. Join us on a beautiful musical voyage.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Four steps from street to building front door. On request, a ramp is available from pavement into building entrance. Flat ground floor thereafter. Box office is wheelchair accessible via a temporary ramp. Temporary Ramp is aluminium, with medium gradient. Unknown weight limitations but easily mounted with help. Entrance has approx 5-6 person wide runway from pavement to main entrance door with railings on both sides and handrails.
  • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Level Access

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Rakel Hanson 98 days ago

Juniper has such a beautiful voice and plays guitar effortlessly. Her show gives you a wonderful insight into Chinese folk culture and the poeticism of Chinese songwriting. Highly recommended!

Lan Jiang 109 days ago

I really like their voice and the songs they picked is very nostalgic and reminiscent of my childhood.

Lima 109 days ago

Juniper is a Chinese singer and poet with a voice that feels like a gift from above. Her singing is incredibly moving, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in her music. Through her heartfelt performances, she shares stories from her childhood and personal experiences, making everyone feel as if they are walking through her memories. For that brief hour, it feels as if the world finds peace.

Before each song, she gives a brief introduction in English and translates the lyrics, so there’s no need to worry about missing the meaning. Trust me, by the end of her performance, you’ll feel deeply healed. I was fortunate enough to attend two of her concerts, both of which helped me find peace during an imperfect summer. She refers to her guitar as her "gun," and I believe that’s true. Keep shining with your weapon in hand, my angel.

She is the gentlest warrior, and I’m so honoured to witness her growth over the past year. Each time I see her perform, she becomes more confident and refined. Even when we don’t see her, she’s working hard to become an even better version of herself. I wish Juniper all the best and hope to see her on an even bigger stage soon—please don’t keep us waiting too long♡!! ;)

Amy Z 110 days ago

Juniper's voice is like a smooth, clear spoonful of honey! A real talent, and charismatic and warm with her audience. An absolute delight and I'm so glad I went!

Jean 112 days ago

Juniper sat down with her love and perseverance, wanting to sing those voices from her hometown to those away from home. Her singing voice is really infectious, bringing everyone who doesn't know each other to the same song, laughing along with her or immersing themselves in memories that were slowly opened. No matter how many times I hear it, I never get tired of hearing it, and I'm sure everyone who's ever seen her perform feels the same way. She is a particularly sincere singer, adding her own interpretation to every song she sings. Listening to her on a cold night in Edinburgh was definitely the most rewarding part of the trip!


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