National Indigenous Music Awards 2016 Gurrumul reigned supreme again at this year’s NIMA taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time. Newcomer and rapidly rising star Gawurra took home a swag of NIMA Awards winning New Talent of the Year, Album, Cover Art and Film Clip of the year – the latter being presented by Jack Thompson. Song of the Year was awarded to Briggs for The Children Came Back – featuring Dewayne Everettsmith & Gurrumul Yunupingu. In remote Aboriginal communities film clips are powerful modes of communication. They play crucial roles in educating communities and delivering important […]
Shellie Morris & The Borroloola Songwomen Ngambala Wiji li-Wunungu [Together We Are Strong] Best known nationally for her work with Black Arm Band, Shellie Morris is one of Australia’s finest Indigenous singer songwriters. She is a two-time winner of Female Musician of the Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards [NIMAs]. Her new album Ngambala Wiji li-Wunungu [Together We Are Strong] is said to be her most important work to date. Musically this album merges Shellie’s contemporary vocals with that of her ancient ancestors. The choir of the Borroloola Songwomen and Shellie’s opera-trained voice combine to create a naturally expressionistic […]
Wordstorm 2014: Top End Writers Festival Thursday May 28 – Sunday June 1 Various venues, Darwin, NT Literary Tempest ready to hit Darwin Prepare for this year’s WordStorm to rip through your mind stimulating it with compelling, often challenging and always entertaining subject matter that will leave you in a state of pleasant disruption and discovery. Thirty [30] writers from across the country will join forty [40] local writers from Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Tiwi, Katherine and Borroloola as part of this year’s program for the WordStorm Top End Writers Festival. The jam-packed program will feature seventy [70] writers, […]
NT FASHION WEEK LAUNCHES PROGRAM FOR 2014 and Announces the 2014 NT Face of Fashion Week The fashion forward gathered under the splendor of the Vic Courtyard to herald in the launch of this year’s 2014 NT Fashion Week program. This year’s NT Fashion Week builds upon the foundations built last year and ramps up production values across all events. Three runway shows will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre and provide a spectacular platform for NT designers and retailers to showcase their collections while simultaneously providing fashion lovers with the ability to get the latest looks for 2015. […]
Swell Sculpture Festival Set to Go International Full Swell Festival Program Launched Images L-R: Suzi Lucas Irrelevant Information Liu Yonggang Embrace of Love Chris Bennie The Kissing Swans Download High Res Artist Images: http://bit.ly/16K8kFW View the 2013 promo clip: http://www.youtube.com/user/SwellSculpture Swell Sculpture Festival, the largest outdoor sculpture exhibition in Queensland reveals its full program including the addition of two extraordinary international artists today. Held from September 13 – 22, Swell Sculpture Festival will bring together an eclectic mix of sculptures from local, national and international artists. In 2013, international artists have been actively encouraged to exhibit at Swell with the […]
The first annual Boomerang Festival: An experience like no other Monday 7th October The verdict is in, Australia has an incredible new festival that is here to stay and it is called Boomerang. Over 5000 attendees over the three cloud-free days were engaged with the music, art, dance, painting, film, discussion and cultural exchanges of our first nation people from around the world. From the weaving circles to traditional Maori healing and tea with our elders, Boomerang offered a completely unique experience to festival goers. “There was the sun and the sand grounds; and then there were all of us […]
Extraordinary tour crosses all boundaries Roper Bar is the point in the Roper River that makes it possible to cross into the remote NT town of Ngukurr. For months during the wet season it is impossible to cross. This is the inspiration for an extraordinary performance piece titled ‘Crossing Roper Bar’ Touring October 11th – 29th 2013 Crossing Roper Bar is a tour and celebration of an extraordinary collaboration between the Young Wagilak Group from Ngukurr in East Arnhem Land, legendary Kimberley singer/songwriter Stephen Pigram and the Australian Art Orchestra [AAO], led by internationally acclaimed musician and artistic director, Paul […]
Combining her extensive knowledge of the arts and professional coaching in personal development, Ruth Rich provides an unforgettable experience for artists and writers with Art Retreats International. The retreats enlighten their lives and creative practice – offering personal discovery with new perspectives while mastering new materials and techniques. ARI engages a savvy team of accommodation providers, creative mentors, travel guides and local experts to provide a unique art experience amidst lavish surroundings, sumptuous cuisine and exotic cultures.Two Stunning Retreats from Art Retreats International Sri Lanka with Elisabeth Cummings 31 October – 8 November 2013 Be inspired by the beauty and […]
UWRF reveals AU $1 million boost to Ubud economy in 2013 11 –15 October, 2013 For 10 years, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) has been held in Bali’s cultural hub of Ubud. The 10-year anniversary Festival (11 – 15 October 2013) presented the largest and most diverse program yet, with over 200 brilliant writers, artists and performers from around the world participating in more than 220 events across 53 venues in Ubud. The 2013 UWRF was the most well attended Festival to date, with ticket sales for the Main Program increasing by 26% on last year and approximately 26,400 […]