Silence is Golden Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 Our Visual Artist of the Year respects the past, celebrates the present and dreams for the future. Perhaps it’s a first. For a few short minutes the entire Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House was so silent, you could have heard the proverbial pin drop. […]
Keeping it Real Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 A shy young man charms us all as he takes out the Deadly for Actor of the Year. Jamie Gulpilil is perhaps the most unaffected actor ever to grace our screens. This humble young man with the famous father almost seemed to be wondering what all […]
Peter’s Pride Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 Ten Canoes reaps more rewards as a humble filmmaker is recognised for his work. It was a Top End night at the Deadlys 2006. When Peter Djiggir was announced the winner of the Deadly for Outstanding Achievement in Film or Television, the crowd responded with a thunderous […]
Born to Dance Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 One of Bangarra’s best takes home the Deadly for Dancer of the Year. The Deadly for Dancer of the Year is always a close race to call. With so many talented and accomplished Indigenous dancers succeeding both in Australia and overseas, it is always difficult to […]
Pride of the Deadlys Deadly Vibe Issue 116, October 2006 She’s young, she’s strong and now she’s officially Deadly. She may only be a teenager, but Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams stoo d t all at this year’s Deadlys, becoming one of the youngest-ever recipients of the Female Sportsperson of the Year award. Over the past […]
Country Soul She may only be young, but country songstress Sharnee Fenwick has her sights set on becoming an international star. From the moment an eight year-old Sharnee Fenwick stepped on stage to sing Under the Influence of Love by Buck Owens, it was clear for all to see that performing was her true calling. […]
rong> Tribal Ties Deadly Vibe Issue 116, October 2006 Backed by their sensation five-piece band, Troy “˜n’ Trevelyn an d t he Tribe received some long over due recognition at this year’s Deadlys. Troy and Trevelyn Brady have been diligently toiling, touring, creating and delivering their unique musical message for many years now, and as […]
Top Score Deadly Vibe Issue 116, October 2006 An acclaimed playwright wins a Deadly for his musical score. Another notable absence on the night was the winner of the Deadly for Excellence in Film or Theatrical Score – David Milroy. David won the award for the score to his play Windmill Baby, a beautifully crafted […]
Black to the Future The South Sydney Rabbitohs are hurtling into the future, boasting a bevy of black stars and a new partnership with NASCA. The South Sydney football club has long enjoyed a strong connection with the Indigenous community in Sydney and beyond. The club has always been a place of opportunity for young […]
Sharing Our Spirit Deadly Vibe Issue 115, September 2006 The Garma Festival – A celebration of culture that brings Aboriginal Australia alive. The Garma Festival is a vibrant and colourful celebration of the East Arnhem Land Yolngu culture. For five days each year the festival brings a gathering of people to Gulkula – a remote […]
Worlds Collide Deadly Vibe Issue 115 September 2006 Leah Purcell added yet another impressive credit to long list of acting accolades recently, playing a starring role in the acclaimed Australian feature Jindabyne. Australia films have endured a tough run of late. With countless numbers of American films being released every week, our homegrown productions are […]
Future Dreaming Deadly Vibe Issue 115, September 2006 Over 40,000 years of culture – one philosophy that connects us all. A new film, made by director Melanie Hogan and starring Aboriginal music legend and community leader Bob Randall, is taking a look at the world’s oldest living culture in a way that’s never been seen […]
The Entertainer Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 A chef with a difference takes out the Deadly for Entertainment. It was anyone’s guess who would take out the Deadly Award for Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment. All four nominees are exceedingly popular among the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community – Sean Choolburra for his hilarious […]
Deadly Vibe magazine issue# 116 2006 Basketball prodigy Patrick Mills could soon become one of the biggest names in Indigenous sport, and the talented basketballer will now have to make room in his suitcase for a Deadly as he heads to the United States for a shot at his dream. It’s been an eventful year […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 113 July 2006 Playing Tough Wesley Enoch holds a mirror up to his audience ” and it ain’t always pretty. Wesley Enoch is a man who pulls no punches. He makes people face up to things that others are all to willing to sheepishly brush under the carpet. It has built him […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 112 June 2006 Passing of a True Hero The reconciliation movement was heartbroken to hear of the passing of one of its heroes, Rick Farley, last month. “˜The lives of Aboriginal people are better off for all that Rick did,” Chairperson of the NSW Reconciliation Council, Greg Davison, said in a statement. […]
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