What’s on at North Avoca?

5 Lands Walk - 22 June 2024 -

Cultural Activities - ALL DAY!

Mirring Aboriginal Womens Corporation
Gudjagang Dreaming
Ngara li-dhi
Local Aboriginal Artist exhibition (Curators Garry & Natalie Purchase). Upstairs in the Surf Club
Traditional Weaving - Bangles
Paper bark Bowls
Prepare to be moved by the soulful voice of an 8-year-old deadly Dharug girl, Emma, coached by Aunty Liz and Uncle Phil. In this performance, she will sing a song that captures love and loss. Join us as we celebrate her talent, resilience, and the rich heritage she embodies through her voice.

Walbanja-Yuin autistic artist Sara Kian-Judge will guide you to make your own comic strip for Country

Sara’s practice is influenced by her autism & mixed Aboriginal-European cultural connections to the non-human beings, forces, and places of Country.

Unafraid of the dark, controversial, & unusual, Sara’s work blends diverse worldviews & philosophies into complex, messy, multi-layered creations in service of marginalised people & places.

www.upsidedownstuff.com

10:00am – 10:25am - Joshua Keys

Young Worimi Man mixes original and covers from folk to old classics by Sam Cooke and more a must see.

9:30am - 9:55am - Adam Blacksmith

Adam Blacksmith is a thought-provoking songwriter, a wordsmith and a storyteller.
His music doesn’t fall neatly into any conventional category, although, he’s been described as “Indie”, “Garage”, “Thrash Folk” and “Post-Folk” Musically, he combines, folk, rock and blues coloured with indie sensibilities.
His lyrics are poignant, honest and earnest and beautifully layered imagery steeped in metaphor.

10:30am - 10:55am - Jaime Smith

Jamie Smith, Singer/ Song/ Storyteller. A Kamilaroi man born in Cowan, raised in Moree. Jaime studied music at Adelaide University at C.A.S.M the centre for Aboriginal studies and music alongside musicians such as No fixed and Coloured Stones. Jaime weaves his stories through his unique sounds of Country music.

11:00am - 11:25am - Gudjugang Dreaming

Gudjagang Dreaming is a vibrant Aboriginal dance group, deeply rooted in the traditions and culture of the Central Coast community.
As a community-led initiative, it brings together people from all over the region to celebrate and share their rich heritage through dance and storytelling. Gudjagang Dreaming is dedicated to preserving and passing down the timeless art of Aboriginal dance, continuing the age-old tradition of storytelling through movement and music.
Each performance is a heartfelt expression of their cultural identity, connecting the past with the present and inspiring future generations.

11:30am - 12:15pm - Gii Music

Gii means heart in the language of the Gamillaroi people. We have chosen “GiiMusic” as the name for our folk band.
GiiMusic was founded by Troy Russell and Bree Baxter in 2016. Both have a deep love of folk and art music always looking for fresh and new ways to tell a story.
The vocalist is Leila Hamilton hails from Hill End and Troy and Bree met Leila at a series of concerts held in Redfern NSW.

12:20pm - 12:50pm - Corey Kirk

Be entertained by the amazing Corey Kirk!

12:50pm - 1:15pm - Gudjugang Dreaming

Gudjugang Dreaming returns to the stage for more entertainment.

1:15pm - 1:45pm - Greek Song/Dance

Be entertained by local Greek community singers and dancers!

1:50pm - 2:35pm - Green Hand Band

Green Hand Band were born from Poverty, racism and inequality are cornerstone concepts Redfern-based reggae fusion group Green Hand Band aims to break down barriers about.
Drawing musical influences from soul, reggae and desert rock genres, the group uses music to raise awareness of issues such as recovering from addiction, spiritual empowerment, love, and social justice.
Key writer, keyboard player and vocalist, Tim Gray leads the band bringing an infectious passion to the stage.

2:40pm - 3:25pm - Marrumbang

Marrumbang is a deadly all-Indigenous band founded on Gadigal lands, performing fresh originals, traditional songs in language and a new soulful take on popular music. Marrumbang, meaning ‘love and kindness’ in Wiradjuri language features soulful sultry & power vocals from proud Ngiyampaa woman Darlene Proberts with singer/songwriter musicians Worimi woman Lizzie Keys on bass and Wiradjri man Phillip Bragg’s electrifying riffs guitar, & Kamilaroi man James McAuley deadly on percussion.

Respect, Cultural Integrity, Sisterhood, Reciprocity

Mirring has maintained a high profile as the Darkinjung Aboriginal women’s group since 2003. Mirring has moved from a Nation based (Darkinjung) focus to embrace a national membership due to our extensive partnerships across the country

Visit Mirring at North Avoca Surf Club on 22nd June 2024 (5 Lands Walk day!).