Indigenous Events and Festivals (2009)
NSW Events
Yabun Festival
The Yabun Festival is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Featured on the day are art, craft, music, dance, politics, literature and heritage.
When: Monday 26 January
Where: Vcitoria Park, Broadway, Sydney
Contact
Phone: (02) 9384 4000
Email: cathy@gadigal.org.au
Website: http://www.gadigal.org.au/Arts/Arts.aspx?Id=14
Message Sticks Festival
Message Sticks celebrates Indigenous culture through contemporary film, performance, music and visual arts. Sydney Opera House is proud to be working with Indigenous artists in the spirit of Reconciliation.
When: 8-10 May
Where: Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Contact
Phone: (02) 9250 7777
Email: www.sydneyoperahouse.com
VICTORIAN Events
The SheppARTon Festival
The SheppARTon Festival is an annual event that celebrates the arts with exciting events with something to suit everyone.
As well as signature events such as Opera in the Orchards featuring renowned artists and the free Twilight Festival event, the SheppARTon Festival features new and innovative art, new and emerging artists and new and innovative arts practice and runs for a fun filled week from the the long weekend in March.
When: 5-15 March
Where: Shepparton, Victoria
Contact
Phone: (03) 5832 9501
Email: artsfestival@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Wesbite: http://www.sheppartonfestival.net.au/
Lake Bolac Eel Festival
The Lake Bolac Eel Festival is a community Art and Music Festival held each autumn on the banks of Lake Bolac in south-western Victoria, and inspired by the fact that Lake Bolac was a traditional gathering place for indigenous people before white settlement.
The Festival is a gathering place for people who care for the environment and respect Aboriginal cultural heritage. This is reflected in the indigenous dancing and ceremony, the environmental forum, indigenous, environmental and historical displays, and the Healing Walk held prior to the Festival, all adding up to a unique Festival experience.
When: 27-28 March
Where: Lake Bolac, Victoria
Contact
Phone: (03) 5350 2204
Email: festival@eelfestival.org.au
Website: http://www.eelfestival.org.au/Welcome.html
QUEENSLAND Events
Dreaming Festival
The Dreaming is a vibrant, exciting and a valuable destination where local, national and international audiences look forward to their annual ceremony time along with the most comprehensive showcase of Indigenous arts from across the country and around the world.
This three day and four night festival will have performing arts venues, bars, Ceremony grounds, traditional healing, galleries, rituals, campfire story circles and a mass of stalls, workshop avenue and food outlets.
When: 5-8 June
Where: Woodford, Queensland
Contact
Phone: (07) 5496 1066
Email: info@thedreamingfestival.com
Website: http://www.thedreamingfestival.com/
Stylin' Up
Stylin Up is a unique opportunity to experience youth, hip hop, R ‘n’ B, music, dance and indigenous culture at it’s most dynamic!
When: 21-22 May
Where: Brisbane, Queensland
Contact
Phone:
Email: info@stylinup.com.au
Website: http://www.stylinup.com.au/
SA Events
Binnanendi
Binnanendi, a Kaurna term ‘to grow up into manhood’, is an arts and cultural project exploring the paths Aboriginal boys walk as they find their way to manhood, responsibility and culture.
Through performance, photography and digital storytelling, Binnanendi responds to media and government hype around juvenile crime and justice, questioning the rites of passage experienced by young black men.
When: 18-28 May
Where: Adelaide, South Australia
Contact
Phone: (08) 8267 5766
Email: http://www.comeout.on.net/contact
Website: http://www.comeout.on.net/event/55
NT Events
AFL Indigenous All Stars vs Adelaide Crows
Darwin will play to host to the AFL Indigenous All Stars v Adelaide Crows game. This unique event is a fantastic opportunity to ‘see the magic and feel the spirit’ of two talented and skilful teams going head to head.
The Indigenous All Stars match is a historic part of Northern Territory football.
When: 7 February
Where: Darwin, Norhtern Territory
Contact
Phone: (08) 8980 4888
Email: http://en.travelnt.com/Search/product-detail.aspx?product_id=9001573
Website: http://www.totaltravel.com.au/link.asp?fid=1064394
Merrepen Arts Festival
The annual Merrepen Arts Festival is held in the friendly community of Nauiyu, 240 kilometres south-west of Darwin on the banks of the Daly River. While the exquisite visual arts of the region, based on its abundant bush tucker, are the focus of the weekend, the festival encompasses a combination of events, including art sales and auctions, traditional music and dance, bush tucker displays and tasting and a football and sporting carnival.
When: 29-31 May
Where: Daly River, Northern Territory
Contact
Phone: (08) 8978-2533
Email: merrepen@bigpond.com
Website: www.merrepenfestival.com.au
WA Events
Mowanjum Festival
The Wandjina is the supreme spirit being of the Wororra, Ngarinyin and Wunumbul people. Many of these people make their home at Mowanjum, near Derby in Western Australia.
When: July
Where: Derby, Western Australia
Contact
Phone: (08) 9191 1008
Email: mowanjum.art@bigpond.com.au
Website: http://www.mowanjumarts.com/projects.html
TASMANIAN Events
Putalina Festival
Putalina Festival is an Aboriginal Festival open to the public in the traditional area of the Palawa language group.
When: January
Where: Oyster Cove, Hobart, Tasmania
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