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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.
Bangarra Dance Theatre – Twenty years of making fire
Bangarra’s dance continues across the millennia Bangarra, from the Wiradjuri “to make fire” still burns with creative energy after 20 years with an extensive touring schedule this year and a retrospective production, Fire, opening in August. It is a wonder that artistic director and choreographer Stephen Page has time to reflect on how it all […]
Portrait of Gurrumul wins Archibald
A portrait of Indigenous musician Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu has been selected as the winning entry for the 2009 Archibald Prize. The winning portrait by Sydney based artist Guy Maestri was chosen by the gallery’s board of trustees from 708 entries. From 39 finalists, they selected Maestri’s work, and a portrait of singer Jimmy Barnes by […]
Hunter Page – Destiny Hunter
Leaping New York’s skyscrapers in a single bound is on the books for another Page His Australian-US parents have scaled the heights of the international dance scene but his creative instincts are seeking out a career in film. Hunter Page-Lochard approaches manhood with many worlds at his feet. You might expect that the son of […]
Seven Seasons in Aurukun
A well-crafted memoir of a young woman who spends two years teaching at the school at Aurukun in Cape York paints a colourful picture of life in a remote Aboriginal community in the sweltering tropics. Description ‘There is so much I still don’t know, won’t ever understand. Things that mystify, astound, inspire and appal me […]
Brandon Walters – A Star is Born
Deadly Vibe Issue 142 He’s the newest face in film. Meet Brandon Walters – star of Australia. Brandon Walters has been described by the famous Australian film director Baz Luhrmann as “our next leading man”, but even a key role in a $130 million international film hasn’t convinced Brandon that acting is his future. “I […]
Michael Tuahine
The eternally charming TV host with the most Michael Tuahine switches on to the Deadly Vibe Celebrity Health quiz. Tell us about your diet – do you eat enough fruit and vegies? I make sure I have at least two pieces of fruit every day. Apples and watermelon are my favourite. I think all vegies […]
The Little Red Yellow Black Book
A new book offers a new understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. There is so much to know and learn about Indigenous Australia. But for someone who wants to get to grips with the whole story, where do you start? Right here, with The Little Red Yellow Black Book. The Little Red Yellow […]
Eastwood wins NSW Indigenous Art Prize
The winner of the 2008 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize was announced at the official opening of the exhibition at Parliament House on 22 October. The Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize is a $20,000 acquisitive prize for Indigenous artists born in NSW and belonging to a NSW language group. Building on the success […]
A special art auction raises thousands for kids’ health
Artworks by some of Australia’s most sought after Indigenous artists have been sold in a charity art auction which has raised over a quarter of a million dollars for research into Indigenous health. Highlights of Ochre – Supporting Indigenous Health Through Art included the sale of a stunning artwork by 2008 Telstra Award winner Makinti […]
Down River: The Wilcannia Mob Story
In August 2002 a song called Down River by the Wilcannia Mob became an overnight hit. Five boys, aged 8 to 12, had recorded their own rap lines to a simple didgeridoo beat. Music lovers across Australia were rapt. The song made Triple J’s Hottest 100 for 2002 and featured on All You Mob, which […]
Napanangka wins Telstra Art Award
Makinti Napanangka has won the 2008 Telstra Art Award – Australia’s leading Indigenous art prize. Naoanangka’s untitled painting depicting a rockhole near her remote western desert community of Kintore, in Central Australia, was deemed the best work of 117 pieces made up of 12 bark paintings, 15 works on paper, 29 three-dimensional works and 61 […]
Dancing With Destiny – Sermsah Bin Saad
Sometimes things happen for a reason, almost like the universe has reached out and tapped you on the shoulder, drawing your attention towards a new path in life. This is certainly how things happened for Sermsah Bin Saad, or Suri as Australia has come to know him through the hit reality TV show So You […]
Mathinna (May 16 – August 23)
Bangarra Dance Theatre continues to resonate world-wide as an acclaimed contemporary dance company of unique style committed to the traditions of Indigenous culture. In 2008 Bangarra Dance Theatre presents Mathinna, an exhilarating brand new work by Stephen Page. Inspired by a young girl’s journey between two cultures, Mathinna traces the history of a young Aboriginal […]
Doin’ it Our Way!
A groundbreaking exhibition of Indigenous artwork is making a real impact overseas. Our Way: Contemporary Aboriginal Art from Lockhart River is an exhibition of 42 works by a group of artists formally known as the Lockhart River Art Gang. This group of 24 artists were originally part of a Queensland government education and training initiative […]
Indigenous arts grants
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board of the Australia Council for the Arts is committed to keeping culture strong by supporting and promoting a strong arts sector that effectively reflects and celebrates cultural diversity through its Grant Programs Section. Grant Funding category’s are as follows: New Work Skills and Arts Development Presentation and […]
Watch This Space
Deadly Vibe Issue 134, April 2008 Who are the players to watch in 2008? Deadly Vibe grills Marngrook Footy Show host Grant Hansen. Grant Hansen sure knows his footy. For the past 10 years he has hosted the award-winning Marngrook AFL Footy Show radio program, was the first Indigenous AFL caller and is now also […]
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