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Flashback: Deadly Sounds 545 – Rachael Maza
In this interview, Rachael tells us about her experiences acting in this truly inspirational story, ‘The Sapphires.’
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From slave to leader
Peter Coppin’s epic and remarkable story is masterfully told in his updated memoir – ‘Kangkushot: Life of Nyamal Lawman’.
Flashback: Deadly Sounds Episode 616 – Karla Grant
When we spoke to the presenter of SBS’ Living Black, Karla Grant, back in 2006 the show had just got a prime time slot.
The Magic Hour
The lesser known fairy tale characters are in the limelight in Ursula Yovich’s one-woman show.
It’s NAIDOC at NITV
NITV will be bringing an exciting schedule of programming to the screens to coincide with NAIDOC week.
Accolades for Pecan Summer
Pecan Summer is framed by tens of thousands of years of culture and chronicles 70 years of dispossession.
Extra shows for Patyegarang
Following a hugely successful opening, Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced six new shows.
Behind the scenes on Thursday Island
Twelve Torres Strait Islander people have received a huge opportunity to write, cast and direct their own short films.
Unique WA artworks
Warakurna: All the Stories Got into our Minds and Eyes, is a remarkable collection of paintings, woven fibre and carved wooden sculptures produced at Warakurna, a community at the foot of the spectacular Rawlinson Ranges in Western Australia, 300km west of Uluru. The Warakurna artists use their paintings to document their traditional and recent history. […]
Papunya art on display
A new exhibition highlighting works of the Papunya Tula Artists opens at the Art Gallery of NSW on 13 December. The 11 works in pencil and watercolour on paper, made by a small group of Pintupi artists – including Timmy Payungka Tjapangati and Anatjari Tjakamarra are part of the Gallery’s permanent collection. “These artists have […]
Roeburne’s Love Punks
Roebourne on the west Pilbara coast has been turned upside down with the latest sci-fi action and adventure – all courtesy of the Love Punks. It’s part of a new interactive comic made by Big hART and a group of 11-year-old comic artists from the community of Roebourne on WA’s Pilbara coastline. The comic is […]
Man of many talents
Djon Mundine is the curator of an exhibition that celebrates the impact of Bungaree, the Aboriginal guide and interpreter, on colonial life. The exhibition Bungaree: the First Australian is on at the Mosman art gallery in Sydney until 25 November. Deadly Sounds: Many of us have heard of Bennelong and Pemulwuy, but Bungaree isn’t as […]
Ferns Martins
Aboriginal artist Fern Martins helped set up Boomalli Aboriginal Arts Cooperative in Sydney and has been holding her own exhibitions since the age of 19. Her most recent illustrations are for the book Bubbay: A Christmas Adventure, a children’s story about self-discovery and friendship. Fern Martins is a Ngarabul woman from NSW. She is an […]
‘Write’ attitude
Chaise Eade is a writer who is motivated and driven. Capable of getting down an average of 5000 words in one sitting, he is now penning his third science fiction novel – and he’s just turned 16. This year he was a 2012 Deadlys® finalist for the Outstanding Achievement in Literature category with his first […]
Street art
Graffiti art is gaining wider acceptance in the community as an art form and 20-year-old Adelaide artist Shane Cook is gaining traction as a talented street artist. Shane’s family is from Cherbourg Mission in Queensland, but he was born and raised in Adelaide. “There is not enough street art about in Adelaide,” Shane says, referring […]
Weaving Stories
Tjanpi Desert Weavers is a thriving social enterprise supporting more than 400 women of the central and western desert region. Driven by the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) women’s council, the enterprise is thriving and meeting the needs of NPY women of all ages. Tjanpi, meaning grass, is also driving culture forward through art: basket weaving, […]
Breaking the cycle
The queen of The Kimberley, Mary G, is bringing her own zany brand of music, comedy and family entertainment to the goldfields of Western Australia to help raise awareness about alcohol and substance abuse. The three-week tour will promote a healthy alcohol and drug message through workshops and concerts in six WA goldfield towns. Mary […]
Saluting the Sapphires
Receiving the Jimmy Little Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Music was an emotional moment for three of the original Sapphires on the Deadlys stage – Lois Peeler, Laurel Robinson and Beverly Briggs. The original Sapphires came to prominence in the 1960s, back in the days when being black in Australia meant […]
A fresh face on NITV
Stepping into the Deadly Sounds studio this month is Natalie Ahmat, who presents the news each night on NITV, which is now available through the SBS network. Natalie also won this year’s Deadly Award for community broadcaster of the year. Deadly Sounds: How does it feel to have won a Deadly Award? NA: It’s a […]
Artie honoured at Deadlys®
Members of the Ella family honoured the late Arthur Beetson at the 18th annual Deadlys in front of a packed Concert Hall crowd at the Sydney Opera House. Beetson, a rugby league legend who passed away in December 2011 at the age of 66, was posthumously presented with the Ella Award for Lifetime Contribution to […]
Darren Bell takes on Modern Culture
The walls of Australia’s oldest Parliament will be transformed later this month with a spectacular showcase of Aboriginal art, culture and creativity as part of the 2012 Parliament of New South Wales Aboriginal Art Prize. This is the richest art prize on offer for Aboriginal artists in Australia, with a main prize of $40,000. The […]
Buy Move It Mob Style® Season 1 DVD
The first season of Move It Mob Style® is now available to purchase on DVD for just $39.95 plus postage and handling. To order your copy, ORDER ONLINE or please call our team weekdays 9am-5pm on (02) 4822 8230. There are stricly limited numbers of DVDs available so get yours today. About Move It Mob Style® Move […]
Off to the circus
Have you ever thought of joining the circus? Maybe you are a great tumbler or have always wanted to be one of the flying stars, high up on the trapeze? Circus Oz is currently recruiting Indigenous artists for its Blakrobatics Masterclass and Blakrobatics Internship. Deadly Vibe caught up with Dale WoodBridge, a young man who […]
Dale Woodbridge
How do you stay fit? You have to keep your fitness up in the circus. That said, working with apparatus like the trapeze is a workout all on its own, I can tell you. I was a dancer before this so I have always looked after myself, to be able to perform. Dancing is very […]
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