Thursday 26 January 2023
Join us for a day of First Nations talks and activities, music performances and weaving demonstrations.
A Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country will be followed by a concert featuring Lucas Proudfoot, Wiradjuri Echoes and Dale Huddleston and the Riverbank Band.
In the afternoon, get hands-on with workshops and activities for children and families, including free entry to the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre.
Program
| When | Who/What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 9.15am–4.45pm | Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre. Bookings essential | Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre |
| 10–10.15am | Paul Girrawah House – Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony | Sandstone sculptures, Christina and Trevor Kennedy Garden |
| 10.15–11am | Wiradjuri Echoes interactive performance with storytelling and music | Gandel Atrium |
| 10.30–11am | Paul Girrawah House – storytelling and yidaki performance | Discovery Centre Workshop |
| 11am–3pm | Collaborative art project with Gwiyaala Aboriginal Arts | Garden of Australian Dreams |
| 11.15am–12pm | Dale Huddleston and the Riverbank Band | Gandel Atrium |
| 11.15am–12pm | Wiradjuri Echoes – dance workshop | Garden of Australian Dreams |
| 11.15–11.30am | Feared and Revered pop-up talk | Feared and Revered exhibition, free with exhibition entry |
| 12.15–1pm | Lucas Proudfoot – interactive dance and storytelling | Gandel Atrium |
| 12.15–12.30pm | Feared and Revered pop-up talk | Feared and Revered exhibition, free with exhibition entry |
| 12.30–1.30pm | Larry Brandy – First Nations artefact table and storytelling | Great Southern Land, Landmarks and First Australians galleries |
| 1.15–2pm | Lucas Proudfoot – interactive storytelling workshop | Discovery Centre Workshop |
| 1.15–2pm | Wallabindi – musical performance | Garden of Australian Dreams |
| 1.15–1.30pm | Feared and Revered pop-up talk | Feared and Revered exhibition, free with exhibition entry |
| 1.30–4pm | Ronnie Jordan – traditional weaving workshop | Christina and Trevor Kennedy Garden |
| 1.45–2.15pm | MadB and MiniB – roving storytelling and musical performance | First Australians Gallery |
| 1.30–4pm | Pop-up performances by Eva S Music, Jerikye Williams, Wallabindi and more | Great Southern Land, Landmarks and First Australians galleries |
| 2–3pm | Larry Brandy – storytelling workshop | Discovery Centre Workshop |
| 2–4pm | Dale Huddleston & Aliesha Cross – art workshop | Garden of Australian Dreams |
| 2.15–2.20pm | Borobudur Dance Troupe – Indonesian dance performance | Great Southern Land Gallery |
| 2.15–2.30pm | Feared and Revered pop-up talk | Feared and Revered exhibition, free with exhibition entry |
| 2.45–3.15pm | MadB and MiniB – roving storytelling and musical performance | First Australians Gallery |
| 3.15–3.25pm | Borobudur Dance Troupe – Indonesian dance performance | Great Southern Land Gallery |
More on our Australia Day performers
Eva S Music: Eva is a self-taught musician from Papua New Guinea. She loves Pacific Island reggae but performs music from a diverse range of genres, including RnB, pop and hip-hop.
Jerikye Williams is a Wiradjuri man born in Cowra and living on Ngambri/Ngunnawal land. Influenced by Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison, he plays covers and original songs that capture the sound of the 1950s and 60s.
Wiradjuri Echoes is a family group that shares their culture through dance, song, art and storytelling.
Larry Brandy is a Wiradjuri man from Condobolin now living on Ngunnawal Country. A storyteller and performer, he uses artefacts and masks to involve children in his shows and teach them about Wiradjuri culture and language.
Dale Huddleston and the Riverbank Band: Dale is a renowned singer, songwriter and artist. Together with the Riverbank Band, he performs country, rock and roots music.
Ronnie Jordan is a Kalkadoon Pitta Pitta woman who uses traditional Indigenous weaving techniques to create contemporary artworks.
Lucas Proudfoot plays guitar, didgeridoo and stomp box to deliver an entertaining and contemporary Indigenous Australian music experience. He’s on a mission to inspire and educate as many children as possible.
Wallabindi (Monica Moore) is a Wadandi Noongar Yorga singer and songwriter. Accompanied by guitarist Richard Gorter, she will preview original songs from her upcoming debut EP.
Mama MadB is a First Nations diva and drag queen, artist and activist.
Borobudur Dance Troupe: Named after the Borobudur temple in central Java, the Borobodur Dance Troupe preserves and shares Indonesia’s rich and diverse culture and dancing traditions.
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