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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.
Roeburn community tells its story
Hipbone Sticking Out is a new play by Big hART about an imagined spirit journey
Storytelling through art
Australia’s largest exhibition of contemporary art by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to date opens this weekend.
Gulpilil wins red Ochre Award
Indigenous artist, actor, dancer, choreographer and painter David Gulpilil, OAM has won this year’s Red Ochre Award.
Darryl Pfitzner Milika
Talented mixed-media artist Darryl Pfitzner Milika has done some extraordinary work in the 30 years since he discovered his creative calling. He tells us about a chance encounter when he was 30 that led him down the artistic path.
World premiere for Sen’s Mystery Road
The Sydney Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Ivan Sen’s landmark Australian film Mystery Road. Through a partnership with Screen Australia’s Indigenous Department, this year’s festival program will feature the latest films by Indigenous filmmakers from Australia, including AFI award-winning director Sen’s Opening Night film Mystery Road; Steven McGregor’s documentary Big Name […]
Blak premieres to rave reviews
Bangarra’s latest production Blak is making it’s way to Wollongong and Sydney.The exciting new creation, which is a choreographic collaboration between Stephen Page and young Bangarra dancer Daniel Riley McKinley, has been receiving great reviews from audiences and critics. Blak is divided into three performance parts all with the intertwining theme of identity, and […]
Shari Sebben’s star on the rise
Shari’s star is rising…fast. With The Sapphires, Redfern Now and the Graham Kennedy Logie Award for Most Outstanding New Talent under her belt, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Shari Sebbens’ star is rising fast. But talk to the girl who’s heart is still at home in the NT, and you’ll find a humble actor […]
Bangarra’s latest offering: Blak
The bangarra Dance Company has produced some stellar productions over the past three decades, from traditional creation myth stories, to contemporary collaborations with the Australian Ballet, but up until now none of them has been as personal, or revealing, as their latest offering. In our modern urban society, how do we know when we are […]
Adam Hill repaints history
Blak Douglas repaints history Well-known Sydney painter, photographer, cartoonist and didgeridoo performer, The Blak Douglas (aka Adam Hill) has been busy creating an artwork on a wall inside the Goulburn Art Regional Gallery, as part of an exhibition called Marrambang Meeting. At a floor talk in the regional town of NSW before the exhibition opening […]
Richard Campbell’s unique paintings
Talented Aboriginal painter Richard Campbell’s unique artwork has gained attention worldwide, but not in the traditional way. The parallels that he draws between Aboriginal dreamtime stories and those from the Bible, give his paintings a distinct point of difference that has gained a lot of attention worldwide – especially within the Catholic community. Born in […]
Don’t talk about it – do it
This young Canberra woman is making her mark in many fields of the media, including broadcasting, animation and photography. Now she’s embarking on a documentary to find out why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians are under-represented on commercial radio. Marissa McDowell of Canberra is studying Media Arts and Production through the University of Canberra, […]
New play reconnects women with country
Winyanboga Yurringa, the new play by Andrea James, was recently presented for the first time at the national play festival in Perth. With a theme of identity, it tells the powerful story of Aboriginal women going back to country. Winyanboga Yurringa translates as ‘Women of the Sun’ in Yorta Yorta language. Andrea James’ play was […]
Tammy Anderson play is a hit
One of the highlights of this year’s Message Sticks Festival at the Sydney Opera House was the staging of Tammy Anderson’s one-woman play I Don’t Wanna Play House. After touring the world for 13 years, it was finally staged at ‘the big house’. I Don’t Wanna Play House debuted at Playbox (Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne) in […]
Torres Strait art on show in Melbourne
Don’t miss this exhibition of Torres Strait Islander artwork currently showing at the Arts Centre Melbourne Gallery 1 until Sunday 23 June. The exhibition includes enormous prints, elaborate masks and headdresses along with an extensive range of performance objects. Featured artists include Alick Tipoti, Brian Robinson, Ricardo Idagi, and Ellen Jose. This Friday 12 April […]
Luke’s dance career is taking off
One of Bangarra Dance Theatre’s youngest members, Luke Currie-Richardson is busy rehearsing for the company’s new show Blak, which will tour nationally from May to July this year. Getting into Bangarra is a dream come true for Luke. He is certainly making the most of the opportunity and working hard to improve his dancing and […]
Adam Hill inspired by ‘inside’ experience
When celebrated Aboriginal artist Adam Hill opened his new exhibition at South Hill, Goulburn he called it his vision of “an attractive looking prison cell.” The exhibition features new works made out of eucalypt branches and refuse collected from the streets. The well-known Sydney painter, photographer, cartoonist and didgeridoo performer, Adam says the idea for […]
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