Podcasts about bangarra

Balardong woman and ensemble Bangarra dancer, Courney Radford, talks ahead of her performance in "The Light Inside" for WOMADelaide, 2025.

Edan Porter is one of three new ensemble dancers to Join Bangarra in 2025. Porter joins the company alongside Biripi woman, Tamara Bouman and South Seas Islander and Yuwibara man, Zeak Tass.

Over the past 200 years, theatre has often been a lightning rod for social and political upheaval in the United States. Even the plays of William Shakespeare have been the subject of violent debate. This surprising history is examined in two recent books by James Shapiro: Shakespeare in a Divided America and The Playbook.Also, we explore Bangarra Dance Theatre's first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration, Horizon. Horizon includes work choreographed by Deborah Brown, a descendent of the Wakaid Clan and Meriam people in the Torres Strait, with Moss Te Ururangi Patterson, of the Māori Ngāti Tūwharetoa tribe in Aotearoa and the artistic director of the New Zealand Dance Company.

As auditions for the famous dance troupe open, recent graduate, Donte Whitham, shares his experience

Amelia Thompson is one of two recipients of the 2024 David Page Music Fellowship. This music fellowship, in honour of the late David Page, offers emerging Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait music/sound artists the opportunity to work in a professional, culturally respectful, and collaborative environment, guided by highly experienced mentors. The recipients will be actively contributing to Bangarra's Dance Clan later this year.

For Frances Rings dance is her first language. Since childhood Frances has always know dance would be part of her identity and in 2023 she was appointed the Artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre - making her childhood dreams a reality. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Frances unpacks her journey from a working class family that couldn't afford dance lessons to her first production as leader of Bangarra. Weekend List TO EAT - Meatless Mondays and alliteration TO WATCH - Abbott Elementary on Disney+ TO TRY - Going off social media and a dump phone TO TRY - Good running shoes Follow The Briefing:TikTok: @listnrnewsroomInstagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroomFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horizon, is Bangarra's first ever mainstage cross-cultural collaboration.

Perhaps no dance company has done more to expand the horizons of Australian audiences than Bangarra Dance Theatre. Now they expand those horizons further, presenting their first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration.Horizon includes work choreographed by Deborah Brown, a descendent of the Wakaid Clan and Meriam people in the Torres Strait, with Moss Te Ururangi Patterson, of the Māori Ngāti Tūwharetoa tribe in Aotearoa and the artistic director of the New Zealand Dance Company.

On today's show, we'll hear about how a famous Aussie breakfast food might be used to help recycle old computers. We'll perch on tree branches with the birds, and meet a teen fighting for the environment. Then, we'll dance with some Indigenous students connecting to their culture, before heading to a farm for the… Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What's the ingredient, starting with the letter Y, found in Vegemite that could be used to break down electronics?2. According to this study, do birds prefer old trees, or young trees?3. What job is Anjali studying to get? Hint: starts with the letter L.4. Why is it good that the workshops are being held online, as well as in person?5. What have the farmers done with the blueberry?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat happens if we don't recycle electronics safely?Answers1. Yeast2. Old3. Lawyer4. Kids in regional and remote areas can participate, too! Not just kids in big cities. 5. Nothing yet! It's been waiting in a freezer. Bonus Tricky AnswerThey can break down into harmful chemicals that can be toxic to humans and the environment. 

Today I'm speaking with Beau Dean Riley Smith. Beau was born on Wiradjuri Country in Dubbo, Western NSW. But as a little kid the family moved to Culburra on the NSW South Coast where Beau spent his childhood surrounded by siblings, love and chaos while growing up at the beach. Beau didn't learn to dance as a kid, instead he studied drama in high school, before being accepted into the performance program at WAPPA—the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in Perth. It was a transformative year in which Beau's world exploded, and led to Beau auditioning for drama programs across the country, including NIDA—but Beau didn't get in, and so, in a surprise move, and with no dance experience, Beau auditioned for NAISDA—and was accepted. In this extraordinary conversation, Beau reveals his journey to joining Bangarra, his struggles with body image and weight, and his difficulties accepting the Helpmann Award for Best Male Dancer which coincided with the death of his sister. We also talk about the gravity of performing on Country, the pride and pressure that comes with that, and, in an unexpected announcement, Beau reveals that after nearly a decade with Bangarra he plans to leave the Company and reveals who he's signed with next.Beau continues to perform with Bangarra, but after more than a decade will leave the Company at the end of this year to join the Sydney Theatre Company. For Bangarra tour dates and to see Beau's final performances head to bangarra.com.au, and for Sydney Theatre Company tickets it's sydneytheatre.com.au. And to continue to follow all of Beau's adventures, you'll find him on Insta at @beaudrsmith.Beau and I met and recorded in Sydney on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, to whom we pay our greatest respects.

Today I am speaking with the divine Deborah Brown. Deborah is a descendant of the Wakaid Clan of Badu Island, the Meriam people of Murray Island, and also has Scottish heritage. Deborah grew up in Brisbane, learning jazz, ballet and tap at her local dance school, while also dancing around the family home learning cultural dance. It was an eye opener to a world she never dreamt could be her career. But after finishing school, Deborah moved to Sydney, and while working as an usher at the Lyric Theatre she auditioned for Bangarra Dance Theatre and was accepted. It was a love affair that would last 15 years. Deborah was not only a dancer in the company, but as a principal muse, performing in 16 original works that travelled to 14 countries across the globe. She also turned her hand to choreography, creating works for the company and mentoring young dancers.In this beautiful conversation, Deborah talks about her early life growing up in Brisbane, auditioning for Bangarra, the first time she met Steven Page, and the 15 years she spent with the Company. But Deborah talks about more than that, about the importance of culture, the pressure and obligations that come with that, and how she ultimately made the decision to find life after Bangarra as both a choreographer and film director.Deborah continues to work with companies and dancers choreographing and directing projects all over Australia. She most recently worked with Bangarra to bring Terrain back to the Sydney Opera House stage 10 years after it debuted. To work with Deborah or to follow all of her adventures, you can find her on Instagram @abrowndeborahDeborah and I recorded remotely, with Deborah dialing in from Queensland on the land of the Gimuy people, to whom we pay our greatest respects. With production on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Production dream team ✨Hosted by @byclaudialawsonProduced by @fjordreviewAdditional Production @clinttopicSound & Editing @outputmediaStudios @brightsidesydney@sawtoothstudios

Justin Smith is presently filling the shoes of Australia's 21st Prime Minister, Edward Gough Whitlam, in Squabbalogic's world premiere production of 'The Dismissal'. He will appear in three upcoming series' premiering in 2023: The Messenger for the ABC based on Marcus Zusak's bestselling novel, and Last Days of the Space Age and The Artful Dodger, both for Disney+. He most recently featured in the smash hit Netflix reboot of Heartbreak High. Elsewhere on the small screen he appeared in the latest season of Foxtel's hit drama Wentworth and in the hit Channel Seven series RFDS. Prior to that he starred in both seasons of major Foxtel's series Secret City alongside Anna Torv and Jacki Weaver. He also returned in the second season of the award-winning ABC comedy The Letdown. Both seasons have aired on Netflix around the world. Previously, Justin played Glen McNamara in the Seven Network drama Blue Murder: Killer Cop opposite Richard Roxburgh. Other notable television credits include playing Damon in the first season of Stan's brilliant comedy The Other Guy, the role of Lester Lawrence alongside Sam Worthington and Hugh Dancy in Foxtel's Deadline Gallipoli, Underbelly: Badness, The Straits and Bastard Boys, for which he was nominated for an AFI Award for Best Supporting Actor.Justin's feature film credits include the forthcoming Sony feature Carmen starring Paul Mescal, the award winning Australian film Babyteeth, Disney's hit film Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Man Tell No Tales starring Johnny Depp. Fred Schepisi's The Eye of the Storm, Around the Block, Sleeping Beauty, Burning Man, Being Venice and Angst. Justin has starred in numerous stage productions. Most recently Into The Woods at Belvoir, Dubbo Championship Wrestling at Hayes Theatre Co, and Wudjang Not The Past for Bangarra. Other theatre credits include as Billy's Dad, Jackie Elliot, in Billy Elliot The Musical, Small Mouth Sounds for Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam at the National Theatre of Parramatta, The Long Forgotten Dream, directed by Neil Armfield for Sydney Theatre Company, A Strategic Plan for Griffin Theatre Company, and A Flea in Her Ear and Arcadia for the Sydney Theatre Company. Justin has appeared in many notable productions for Belvoir, Bell Shakespeare, Griffin and the STC.Justin made his professional debut in the 1992 Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar alongside John Farnham and Kate Ceberano. In 1998 he played the role of Mark in the original Australian cast of Rent the Musical. He was later to play the role of Tony Elliot in the original Australian production of Billy Elliot.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

On the eastern edge of the Nullarbor Plain is a deeply spiritual place called Yuldi Kapi, or Ooldea Soak. It's the electrifying starting point for the bold new work from Bangarra Dance Theatre called Yuldea. It's choreographed by Bangarra's new artistic director, Mirning woman Frances Rings.Also, Mary Coustas is the creator of the big-haired, outspoken Greek Australian Effie who first took on the world in a stage show called Wogs Out of Work in 1987. She went on to star in the comedy series Acropolis Now and Mary Coustas continues to perform as Effie in stand-up. Recently, Mary has revealed a new persona on stage: her own, in her one-woman show This Is Personal.

Justin Smith joins Regina Botros to talk all things theatrical. His life in the theatre and how he's come to be thrilling audiences in the role of the Baker in Into the Woods, with music by mastermind Stephen Sondheim. Justin has starred in numerous stage productions, most recently Hayes Theatre's Dubbo Championship Wrestling and Bangarra's, Wudjang: Not The Past, with some of his other theatre credits including Billy Elliot The Musical, and National Theatre of Parramatta's Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam.

Rachel Healy joins Regina Botros Backstage. Rachel is the Interim Director of The Pavilion Arts Centre, Sutherland, which has just opened with its first show, Bangarra's ---Waru. Rachel has been working in the arts and cultural sector for more than twenty years including Director of Performing Arts for Sydney Opera House and ten years as General Manager of Belvoir St Theatre. Adelaide festival and so much more. We delve into the new space and what theatre looks like after a pandemic.

If you've seen a performance by Bangarra Dance Theatre in the last 12 years, then you've seen the work of Jacob Nash. Jacob is Bangarra's head of design and he has created the dazzling sets for every Bangarra show since 2010. He is also a key creative force at the Sydney Festival. Also, we hear a performance from the new opera The Priestess of Morphine, based on the life of Baroness Gertrud von Puttkamer who wrote lesbian erotic poems in the early 1900s under the pen name Marie-Madeleine, and we learn about the overlap between theatre and philosophy in Ancient Greece and a new playwriting competition that considers the absence of women in Greek philosophy.

If you've seen a performance by Bangarra Dance Theatre in the last 12 years, then you've seen the work of Jacob Nash. Jacob is Bangarra's head of design and he has created the dazzling sets for every Bangarra show since 2010. He is also a key creative force at the Sydney Festival.Also, we hear a performance from the new opera The Priestess of Morphine, based on the life of Baroness Gertrud von Puttkamer who wrote lesbian erotic poems in the early 1900s under the pen name Marie-Madeleine, and we learn about the overlap between theatre and philosophy in Ancient Greece and a new playwriting competition that considers the absence of women in Greek philosophy.

The incredible Frances Rings, Bangarra's Associate Artistic Director, joins us on this episode of Talking Pointes. A descendant of the Kokatha people, Frances was born in Adelaide and spent her childhood traveling, dancing, and living all around Australia while her father worked on the railways. However, it was a teacher at her boarding school in Queensland that spotted her talent, and encouraged her to audition for NAISDA, the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association.And so at 18 years of age, Frances boarded a Greyhound bus and traveled the 12 hours to Sydney. In this beautifully raw and personal interview, Frances talks about her journey into dance, her incredible career with Bangarra, and finding confidence in her own body. But Frances talks about more than that. Her onstage connection with the late Russell Page, becoming a mum, and the pressure but also the importance of not only being a female leader, but a First Nations female leader in dance in Australia.Listen here or find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.For our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, this episode of Talking Pointes contains the names of people who have passed. Please pause now, if you'd prefer not to hear their names. The Page family have given Bangarra Dance Theatre permission to use their names for the purpose of this interview. And just a trigger warning for this episode, we discuss issues around suicide, so if you'd prefer not to listen or read, please press pause or stop reading now. Your host and producer is Claudia Lawson, additional production by Penelope Ford, with editing and sound production by Martin Peralta. And for the latest in all things dance, head to fjordreview.com.

Today I'm speaking with Beau Dean Riley Smith. Beau was born on Wiradjuri Country in Dubbo, Western NSW. But as a little kid the family moved to Culburra on the NSW South Coast where Beau spent his childhood surrounded by siblings, love and chaos while growing up at the beach. Beau didn't learn to dance as a kid, instead he studied drama in high school, before being accepted into the performance program at WAPPA—the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in Perth. It was a transformative year in which Beau's world exploded, and led to Beau auditioning for drama programs across the country, including NIDA—but Beau didn't get in, and so, in a surprise move, and with no dance experience, Beau auditioned for NAISDA—and was accepted. In this extraordinary conversation, Beau reveals his journey to joining Bangarra, his struggles with body image and weight, and his difficulties accepting the Helpmann Award for Best Male Dancer which coincided with the death of his sister. We also talk about the gravity of performing on Country, the pride and pressure that comes with that, and, in an unexpected announcement, Beau reveals that after nearly a decade with Bangarra he plans to leave the Company and reveals who he's signed with next.Beau continues to perform with Bangarra, but after more than a decade will leave the Company at the end of this year to join the Sydney Theatre Company. For Bangarra tour dates and to see Beau's final performances head to bangarra.com.au, and for Sydney Theatre Company tickets it's sydneytheatre.com.au. And to continue to follow all of Beau's adventures, you'll find him on Insta at @beaudrsmith.Beau and I met and recorded in Sydney on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, to whom we pay our greatest respects.

Karl and Andrew chew the fat about dance, film, TV and lunches with famous people in your favourite pop culture gabfest from those tow blokes in Melbourne, Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I am speaking with the divine Deborah Brown. Deborah is a descendant of the Wakaid Clan of Badu Island, the Meriam people of Murray Island, and also has Scottish heritage. Deborah grew up in Brisbane, learning jazz, ballet and tap at her local dance school, while also dancing around the family home learning cultural dance. It was an eye opener to a world she never dreamt could be her career. But after finishing school, Deborah moved to Sydney, and while working as an usher at the Lyric Theatre she auditioned for Bangarra Dance Theatre and was accepted. It was a love affair that would last 15 years. Deborah was not only a dancer in the company, but as a principal muse, performing in 16 original works that travelled to 14 countries across the globe. She also turned her hand to choreography, creating works for the company and mentoring young dancers.In this beautiful conversation, Deborah talks about her early life growing up in Brisbane, auditioning for Bangarra, the first time she met Steven Page, and the 15 years she spent with the Company. But Deborah talks about more than that, about the importance of culture, the pressure and obligations that come with that, and how she ultimately made the decision to find life after Bangarra as both a choreographer and film director.Deborah continues to work with companies and dancers choreographing and directing projects all over Australia. She most recently worked with Bangarra to bring Terrain back to the Sydney Opera House stage 10 years after it debuted. To work with Deborah or to follow all of her adventures, you can find her on Instagram @abrowndeborahDeborah and I recorded remotely, with Deborah dialing in from Queensland on the land of the Gimuy people, to whom we pay our greatest respects. With production on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Production dream team ✨Hosted by @byclaudialawsonProduced by @fjordreviewAdditional Production @clinttopicSound & Editing @outputmediaStudios @brightsidesydney@sawtoothstudios

After the success of Season 1, Talking Pointes is back for another season, another 10 beautiful conversations about a life in dance —I'm your host Claudia Lawson.On Season 2 I speak with the most incredible guests—from Sydney Dance Company's Rafael Bonachela, the Australian Ballet's Amy Harris and Dana Stephensen, Bangarra's Deborah Brown, the Royal Ballet's Steven McRae and Strictly Ballroom's Paul Mercurio. There are life highs, career lows, and we chat through everything from bullying and sexuality, to eating disorders, post partum depression and navigating retirement.Season 2 of Talking Pointes launches Tuesday 30 August on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Google Play. Please subscribe or follow to be notified when episodes are released, and if you enjoy, please leave us a 5 star review.@fjordreview@byclaudialawsonwww.fjordreview.com/listen

Have you ever wanted to take a picture during your travels, but you weren't sure if it was OK? Or have you come across a traditional performance and wondered whether you should be there at all? In this episode, we explore the sometimes uncomfortable power dynamics at play in cultural tourism—and how to navigate them with ease. Resources For more about Bangarra: https://www.bangarra.com.au/  To explore Wild Expeditions Africa: https://wild-expeditions.africa/ To learn more about from the World Bank on Indigenous Peoples: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/indigenouspeoples

Conversation with Frances Rings, Bangarra Dance Theatre's incoming artistic director, in Melbourne to mark the company's first performance in Victoria in three years; as part of their national tour of both SandSong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert and the 10th anniversary of Terrain, choreographed by Frances.

Gary is a Larrakia man from Darwin, whose dancing career has taken him from the early, bright lights of Glebe in Sydney, around the world, to the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II. It all began with his mother in her wedding dress, dancing around the dining table. A warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners: this conversation references people who have died

The Art of Costume Design is a key element in the evolution of a production. The work of the Designer helps to establish the ‘world of the play', the definition and resonance of character, and a ‘skin' in which the performer can execute their best work.Australian Costume Designers, Jennifer Irwin and Julie Lynch have decades of experience helming the aesthetic of attire in a vast repertoire of entertainments across many genres and disciplines.Jennifer Irwin's commissions include over 90 ballets as well as some of the largest scale spectacular productions ever staged in Australia; including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, and Francesca Zambello's ‘West Side Story' staged on Sydney Harbour.Jennifer designed the costumes for the International Box office sensation ‘Dirty Dancing' the musical, breaking all pre box office pre sales of any show ever staged in the history of London's West End.Her costume design for the feature film ‘SPEAR' was nominated for an AACTA award in 2017. She was recognized for her contribution to Dance at the Australian Dance Awards ‘Service to Dance' in 2015. Jennifer has designed for Bangarra Dance Theatre since the company's inception.Jennifer's work can currently be seen on the stages of the Sydney Opera House in 3 seperate productions with Bangarra and Opera Australia.Julie Lynch enjoys a successful costume design career spanning 35 years, working with many of Australia's leading directors, including: Neil Armfield, John Bell, Jonathan Biggins, Richard Cottrell, Gale Edwards, Lee Lewis, Elke Neidhardt and Richard Wherrett.She has designed for Australia's leading theatre companies, including: The Sydney Theatre Company, Opera Australia, Belvoir St, Bell Shakespeare, Victoria State Opera, The State Theatre Company of South Australia and Opera South Australia.After a year of teaching young students online during the first wave of COVID-19, Lynch decided to leave her leadership position as Director for Design Practices at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) to pursue her passion for Visual Art and has loved every minute.A great discussion ensued at STAGES ‘Live' dissecting the process of the designer and exploring the immense possibilities presented with Costume Design.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Whooshkaa, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Russia and Ukraine share history that goes back centuries. But why has Russia never really accepted Ukraine's independence? Arkady Ostrovsky, Russia and Eastern Europe editor of The Economist joins us to explain how history plays into today's tensions.

In a groundbreaking new production, Bangarra has collaborated with the Sydney Theatre Company, to present Wudjang: Not the Past  as part of the Sydney Festival. It's the final production for Bangarra's long-term artistic director Stephen Page who is due to handover the reigns early next year after more than thirty years in the role. 

After three decades Stephen Page has announced he's stepping down as Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Company, and Warwick Thornton discusses his new show about Aboriginal vampire hunters.

Elaine Crombie is a powerhouse of an actor and singer on stage and screen. Her new role sees her performing with Bangarra Dance Theatre in Wudjang: Not the Past — a co-production with the Sydney Theatre Company at the Sydney Festival.Also, we're joined by Bangarra's artistic director Stephen Page and his recently announced successor Frances Rings and we visit Australian artists from Circa currently navigating a tangled web of border closures and health measures on tour in Europe.

Elaine Crombie is a powerhouse of an actor and singer on stage and screen. Her new role sees her performing with Bangarra Dance Theatre in Wudjang: Not the Past — a co-production with the Sydney Theatre Company at the Sydney Festival. Also, we're joined by Bangarra's artistic director Stephen Page and his recently announced successor Frances Rings and we visit Australian artists from Circa currently navigating a tangled web of border closures and health measures on tour in Europe.

Elaine Crombie is a powerhouse of an actor and singer on stage and screen. Her new role sees her performing with Bangarra Dance Theatre in Wudjang: Not the Past — a co-production with the Sydney Theatre Company at the Sydney Festival. Also, we're joined by Bangarra's artistic director Stephen Page and his recently announced successor Frances Rings and we visit Australian artists from Circa currently navigating a tangled web of border closures and health measures on tour in Europe.

Today on the podcast I have one of ABC Australia's most prized TV content makers Kalita Corrigan. Kalita has just launched my favourite new program 'Books that Made Us.' .An insightful look into Australian Authors who have made an impact on the world with best selling novels that reflect our Australian culture.As an Executive Producer for ABC Arts, Kalita oversees a vibrant slate of series and feature documentaries.Kalita is passionate about making the arts accessible to a broader audience, her work includes Tiny Oz, Inside The Opera House & AACTA Award-winning feature documentary: Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra.Previously, Kalita was a director and series producer in the independent sector, and has made a broad range of programs for the UK, USA and Australian TV markets.Now working at ABC Factual & Culture Kalita consistently produces high quality, award-winning, Factual and Arts programs that feature Australian voices, places and stories which connect with a broad audience across a variety of ABC platforms.Today we will unpack the new ANC series with Claudia Karvan Books that Made us and I simply can't wait to talk about how this show got made and why it is important for Australian audiences.The show did launch last week and you can catch up on the 1st episode on ABC iview and episode 2 will be seen this Tuesday at 8:30 on the ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast I have one of ABC Australia's most prized TV content makers Kalita Corrigan. Kalita has just launched my favourite new program 'Books that Made Us.' .An insightful look into Australian Authors who have made an impact on the world with best selling novels that reflect our Australian culture. As an Executive Producer for ABC Arts, Kalita oversees a vibrant slate of series and feature documentaries. Kalita is passionate about making the arts accessible to a broader audience, her work includes Tiny Oz, Inside The Opera House & AACTA Award-winning feature documentary: Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra. Previously, Kalita was a director and series producer in the independent sector, and has made a broad range of programs for the UK, USA and Australian TV markets. Now working at ABC Factual & Culture Kalita consistently produces high quality, award-winning, Factual and Arts programs that feature Australian voices, places and stories which connect with a broad audience across a variety of ABC platforms. Today we will unpack the new ANC series with Claudia Karvan Books that Made us and I simply can't wait to talk about how this show got made and why it is important for Australian audiences. The show did launch last week and you can catch up on the 1st episode on ABC iview and episode 2 will be seen this Tuesday at 8:30 on the ABC.

One of the notable elements in this year's International Film Festival is the strong representation of Indigenous films and film-makers. One of them is an Australian documentary called Firestarter. In 1989 the Bangarra Dance Theatre was formed in Sydney. It was entirely made up of indigenous Australians - Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders - and its impact was immeasurable. At its heart were three brothers - the Page brothers - the Holy Trinity they were called, not entirely jokingly. The name "Bangarra" means "to make fire". And the documentary that's about to show at the New Zealand International Film Festival is called Firestarter. Simon Morris speaks to Aboriginal director Wayne Blair, who he last spoke to 10 years ago about his first film, the delightful The Sapphires.

On Thursday 30th September on OneMob Breakfast, Former NAISDA Student and now Bangarra Dancer, Maddie calls in for a yarn about the Online Auditions currently taking place. For more on this chat press PLAY! ----- Weekday Mornings between 7am and 9am you will catch Lockie Skinner LIVE on OneMob Breakfast proudly brought to you by Ready Mob. Lockie is a Proud Gumbaynggirr Man from Coffs Harbour NSW. With a wealth of knowledge in Radio (Former Radio Announcer on 93.7FM Koori Radio), King of Community Engagement and Founder of OneMob Radio, Lockie is a young man that has a long list of achievements at only 25 years old. On this show, Lockie will be broadcasting from locations around Coffs Harbour where you can catch up with him and simply have a yarn. The Show will also include all the info you need to start your day! Community Events, Programs, General Info, Weather, Birthday Book, Surf and More!

The incredible Frances Rings, Bangarra's Associate Artistic Director, joins us on this episode of Talking Pointes. A descendant of the Kokatha people, Frances was born in Adelaide and spent her childhood traveling, dancing, and living all around Australia while her father worked on the railways. However, it was a teacher at her boarding school in Queensland that spotted her talent, and encouraged her to audition for NAISDA, the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association.And so at 18 years of age, Frances boarded a Greyhound bus and traveled the 12 hours to Sydney. In this beautifully raw and personal interview, Frances talks about her journey into dance, her incredible career with Bangarra, and finding confidence in her own body. But Frances talks about more than that. Her onstage connection with the late Russell Page, becoming a mum, and the pressure but also the importance of not only being a female leader, but a First Nations female leader in dance in Australia.Listen here or find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.For our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners, this episode of Talking Pointes contains the names of people who have passed. Please pause now, if you'd prefer not to hear their names. The Page family have given Bangarra Dance Theatre permission to use their names for the purpose of this interview. And just a trigger warning for this episode, we discuss issues around suicide, so if you'd prefer not to listen or read, please press pause or stop reading now. Your host and producer is Claudia Lawson, additional production by Penelope Ford, with editing and sound production by Martin Peralta. And for the latest in all things dance, head to fjordreview.com.

Stephen Page is a force of nature. As artistic director for Bangarra Dance Theatre, he's told the stories of Indigenous Australia through movement, for more than thirty years. Bangarra began in the late 80's, but it was Stephen's appointment as the first Aboriginal artistic director that shaped what it has become today. And the story of Bangarra is not only one of dance, but of brothers. Stephen comes from a big family in Meanjin. A descendent of the Nunukul people and the Munaldjali clan of the Yugambeh Nation. Two of his brothers came with him to Sydney, to Gadigal Land, and would shape what he did from that moment forth. His younger brother Russell was renowned for his incredible talent, and a body that could express story like no other. Older brother David, was the songman. He composed beautiful scores to every Bangarra production, laced with language and culture, until his death in 2016. Stephen has a big story, so I was hugely grateful when he joined me to Take 5 and share it. His theme, was unbroken songs. The music that had marked big moments in his life, and continued the stories of him and his culture. From Elvis to Rihanna to his brother's beautiful compositions, this is a heartfelt conversation about family, storytelling, and passion. Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock Warumpi Band – Fitzroy Crossing David Page – Gift (from Bangarra's 2003 work “Bush”) Whitney Houston – Why Does it Hurt So Bad Rihanna – Love on the Brain

Stephen Page is a force of nature. As artistic director for Bangarra Dance Theatre, he's told the stories of Indigenous Australia through movement, for more than thirty years. Bangarra began in the late 80's, but it was Stephen's appointment as the first Aboriginal artistic director that shaped what it has become today. And the story of Bangarra is not only one of dance, but of brothers. Stephen comes from a big family in Meanjin. A descendent of the Nunukul people and the Munaldjali clan of the Yugambeh Nation. Two of his brothers came with him to Sydney, to Gadigal Land, and would shape what he did from that moment forth. His younger brother Russell was renowned for his incredible talent, and a body that could express story like no other. Older brother David, was the songman. He composed beautiful scores to every Bangarra production, laced with language and culture, until his death in 2016. Stephen has a big story, so I was hugely grateful when he joined me to Take 5 and share it. His theme, was unbroken songs. The music that had marked big moments in his life, and continued the stories of him and his culture. From Elvis to Rihanna to his brother's beautiful compositions, this is a heartfelt conversation about family, storytelling, and passion. Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock Warumpi Band – Fitzroy Crossing David Page – Gift (from Bangarra's 2003 work “Bush”) Whitney Houston – Why Does it Hurt So Bad Rihanna – Love on the Brain

We want you to Bang back! Have you watched, read or heard something that you want to tell the Bang Fam about? Let us know via the email address below. Succession season 3 has finally been announced, and Myf and Zan are jazzed about watching the worst people on earth fight with one another, as well as Cousin Greg. Meanwhile Myf is hate watching Sex/Life on Netflix, while Zan has watched 7 essential seconds of it. You know which ones. A long read on how musicians are partnering with meditation apps has us thinking broadly about a centuries old practice and how it's booming in a pandemic world. And denim finally makes a comeback in fashion, but of course, in the way you'd least expect it. It's NAIDOC Week in Australia, and we've got some brilliant stories for you to watch, too.   Show notes: NAIDOC Week on the ABC: https://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/features/naidoc/ Succession season 3 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziBOCIgCaOk&t=1s&ab_channel=HBO Sex/Life on Netflix: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/netflix-show-sex-life-is-so-bad-i-can-no-longer-enjoy-sex-or-life-20210707-p587kf.html Sex/Life investigation: https://punkee.com.au/netflix-sex-life-adam-demos-shower-scene/125593 Meditation Apps want us to chill out: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/arts/music/meditation-apps-music-tech.html The Atlantic on Calm: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2021/06/do-meditation-apps-work/619046/ NY Times on Headspace: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/03/business/inner-peace-in-the-palm-of-your-hand-for-a-price.html Cowboy boots: https://bit.ly/3jUcv0Q Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/firestarter-the-story-of-bangarra Who Do You Think You Are: Jack Charles: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/who-do-you-think-you-are Email us to Bang Back: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au   Bang On is produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

We want you to Bang back! Have you watched, read or heard something that you want to tell the Bang Fam about? Let us know via the email address below. Succession season 3 has finally been announced, and Myf and Zan are jazzed about watching the worst people on earth fight with one another, as well as Cousin Greg. Meanwhile Myf is hate watching Sex/Life on Netflix, while Zan has watched 7 essential seconds of it. You know which ones. A long read on how musicians are partnering with meditation apps has us thinking broadly about a centuries old practice and how it's booming in a pandemic world. And denim finally makes a comeback in fashion, but of course, in the way you'd least expect it. It's NAIDOC Week in Australia, and we've got some brilliant stories for you to watch, too.   Show notes: NAIDOC Week on the ABC: https://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/features/naidoc/ Succession season 3 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziBOCIgCaOk&t=1s&ab_channel=HBO Sex/Life on Netflix: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/netflix-show-sex-life-is-so-bad-i-can-no-longer-enjoy-sex-or-life-20210707-p587kf.html Sex/Life investigation: https://punkee.com.au/netflix-sex-life-adam-demos-shower-scene/125593 Meditation Apps want us to chill out: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/arts/music/meditation-apps-music-tech.html The Atlantic on Calm: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2021/06/do-meditation-apps-work/619046/ NY Times on Headspace: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/03/business/inner-peace-in-the-palm-of-your-hand-for-a-price.html Cowboy boots: https://bit.ly/3jUcv0Q Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/firestarter-the-story-of-bangarra Who Do You Think You Are: Jack Charles: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/who-do-you-think-you-are Email us to Bang Back: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au   Bang On is produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Associate Artistic Director Frances Rings takes us backstage at Bangarra's SandSong, and Australian Museums Unsettled is uncovering truths.

We head to Papua New Guinea with Bangarra's Baden Hitchcock for a special international episode of Word Up.

We head to Papua New Guinea with Bangarra's Baden Hitchcock for a special international episode of Word Up.

Strap yourselves in for another Screen Watching podcast. This week hosts Dan and Simon settle into their new podcast format and emerge out of it as absolute consummate professionals to the very end. As always, there's a lot of TV and movies to discuss: News (02:10) We've now seen the Zack Snyder Justice League trailer. Honestly - we don't know if we're excited. But we're curious. Disney announces 10 European originals to launch on new streaming service Star. Martin Scorsese has written a piece damning streaming services for a lack of curation. Interview (26:25) Dan has a chat with Olivia Junkeer and Naomi Higgins about their new ABC comedy series Why Are You Like This? Reviews Minari (42:25) Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra (47:00) For All Mankind (49:04) The Week Ahead (54:43) Dan and Simon talk about what's hitting streaming and playing at the cinema over the upcoming week. Somehow they forgot to mention Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. This was an oversight.

The Bangarra dance company has returned to the stage after a forced COVID-19 hiatus.

In episode two of season three, I chat with Tyrel Dulvarie, a proud Yirriganydji man and dancer with the Bangarra Dance Theatre. Bangarra's mission is to create inspiring experiences that change society however Tyrel is doing this all on his own. Hailing from far North Queensland, Tyrel has always dreamt big and dance has been his vehicle to see the world. While Tyrel embraces his history and connection to family, dance has given him the spin to express his unique flair for fashion and be a source of inspiration to those who want to embrace the bold and the beautiful. Tyrel has recently found himself at home in Potts Point, a place where he still dreams big and is able to dance to the beat of his own drum. View my shoot with Bianca at MadeleinePark.co. Produced by MITT Work.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers and creatives are finding mainstream audiences as never before. To mark NAIDOC Week, we revisit conversations with three prominent Indigenous artists: Rachael Maza, artistic director of Ilbijerri Theatre Company, and Stephen Page, artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre, with his hugely talented son, Hunter Page-Lochard.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers and creatives are finding mainstream audiences as never before. To mark NAIDOC Week, we revisit conversations with three prominent Indigenous artists: Rachael Maza, artistic director of Ilbijerri Theatre Company, and Stephen Page, artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre, with his hugely talented son, Hunter Page-Lochard.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers and creatives are finding mainstream audiences as never before. To mark NAIDOC Week, we revisit conversations with three prominent Indigenous artists: Rachael Maza, artistic director of Ilbijerri Theatre Company, and Stephen Page, artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre, with his hugely talented son, Hunter Page-Lochard.

Gez is playing Scattergories with her in-laws; Dr Jen explains whether we can communicate effectively with our eyes; I'm Thinking of Ending Things is up for a screen review by Simone Ubaldi; Comedian Jonathan Schuster chats about his mum's new album for 'Wednesday Wisecracker'; Bangarra artistic director Stephen Page talks about Cathy Freeman; Tech expert Vanessa Toholka explores the concept of AI in education, and why teachers can't be replaced; Justin ‘Digga' Calverley gives some helpful advice on protecting plants from weather; and Gez has decided to boost team morale with an improv play like no other. With presenters Sarah Smith, Daniel Burt, and Geraldine Hickey. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/breakfastersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter:     https://twitter.com/breakfastersInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/?hl=en

When they were kids, Stephen and his brothers would climb onto the laundry roof and put on a show for their neighbourhood. Stephen's since made an exceptional career as a dancer, and at the helm of Bangarra Dance Theatre (R)

When they were kids, Stephen and his brothers would climb onto the laundry roof and put on a show for their neighbourhood. Stephen's since made an exceptional career as a dancer, and at the helm of Bangarra Dance Theatre (R)

We revisit some highlights from our time as theatregoers, including our encounter with the 'critic proof' Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn.Also, Anthony Warlow performs, Bangarra dancer Beau Dean Riley Smith shares his Top Shelf and we pay tribute to dance educator Athol Willoughby.

We revisit some highlights from our time as theatregoers, including our encounter with the 'critic proof' Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn. Also, Anthony Warlow performs, Bangarra dancer Beau Dean Riley Smith shares his Top Shelf and we pay tribute to dance educator Athol Willoughby.

Stephen Page, artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre, and his talented son (and new dad), performer Hunter Page-Lochard join us for a candid conversation about passing a love of the arts down the generations.Also, Larissa Behrendt, Rhoda Roberts, Benjamin Law and Scott Rankin discuss moments reconciliation took centre stage, and we learn about the impact of Indigenous Australian plays in Japan.

Stephen Page, artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre, and his talented son (and new dad), performer Hunter Page-Lochard join us for a candid conversation about passing a love of the arts down the generations. Also, Larissa Behrendt, Rhoda Roberts, Benjamin Law and Scott Rankin discuss moments reconciliation took centre stage, and we learn about the impact of Indigenous Australian plays in Japan.

Stephen Page, artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre, and his talented son (and new dad), performer Hunter Page-Lochard join us for a candid conversation about passing a love of the arts down the generations. Also, Larissa Behrendt, Rhoda Roberts, Benjamin Law and Scott Rankin discuss moments reconciliation took centre stage, and we learn about the impact of Indigenous Australian plays in Japan.

London's National Theatre, under the leadership of Rufus Norris, is striving for unprecedented diversity on stage and in the audience, and during the pandemic, we can now see their productions at home.Also, we visit some of Australia's top dancers training in isolation, and we continue our search for great theatre, opera, dance and comedy we can watch online.

London's National Theatre, under the leadership of Rufus Norris, is striving for unprecedented diversity on stage and in the audience, and during the pandemic, we can now see their productions at home. Also, we visit some of Australia's top dancers training in isolation, and we continue our search for great theatre, opera, dance and comedy we can watch online.

London's National Theatre, under the leadership of Rufus Norris, is striving for unprecedented diversity on stage and in the audience, and during the pandemic, we can now see their productions at home. Also, we visit some of Australia's top dancers training in isolation, and we continue our search for great theatre, opera, dance and comedy we can watch online.

In this episode, I sit down with Jasmin Shepphard, an Aboriginal woman from the Gulf of Carpentaria with Irish, Chinese, and Hungarian Jewish ancestry. Jasmine joined Bangarra dance theatre in 2007, dancing and numerous senior artists roles, including the title role of Patty Garan In 2014. In 2012 Jasmine was nominated for an Australian Dance Award for Best Female Dancer. She choreographed her first work for the company Mack in 2013, which toured nationally and internationally. Mack was nominated for a Helpmann Award for Best New Work in 2017 and won a Helpmann Award for Best Regional Touring Programme in 2018. Her independent works include No Remittance and Choice Cut. Jasmine is an artist in residence at Campbelltown Art Centre and Native Earth Theatre Company in Toronto, who will premier her first full-length work in 2020. In this episode we will discuss: Jasmin’s career dancing with Bangarra How dancing providing an opportunity to connect with indigenous communities within Australia and around the world Similarities between indigenous cultures around the world Intergenerational trauma Indigenous communities in developed and developing countries How cultural dance can strengthen a community How western society looks at dance Jasmin’s perspective on dance, song and story Our upcoming Dance as Pedagogy workshops and what will be included during these sessions How you can join our upcoming workshops Links mentioned in this episode: Bangarra Dance Website: https://www.bangarra.com.au/ Dance as Pedagogy Workshop: https://events.humanitix.com.au/bendigo-dance-as-pedagogy Koori Curriculum: https://kooricurriculum.com/

We are talking about the things we love this week on the Second Take Variety Hour!Things we spoke about in this episode:Fairbairn Films - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFrj6EBhnHlWqmvuwH1Ue4gSurviving Mars - https://store.steampowered.com/app/464920/Surviving_Mars/Bangarra Dance Troupe - https://www.bangarra.com.au/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJtZZGXMN0Qhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxnra4q1ElALucha Fantastica - https://www.luchalibre.com.au/Like us and continue the discussion on Facebook, Twitter, our Website,OR consider giving to our Patreon,AND, find all of our sister podcasts at www.thatsnotcanonproductions.comLike us and continue the discussion on Facebook, Twitter, our Website,OR consider giving to our Patreon,AND, find all of our sister podcasts at www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com

When they were kids, Stephen and his brothers would climb onto the laundry roof and put on a show for their neighbourhood. Stephen's since made an exceptional career as a dancer, and at the helm of Bangarra Dance Theatre

Bangarra Dance Theatre turn 30 this year and are marking the occasion with a triple bill called 30 Years of Sixty Five Thousand, Playwave aims to bring more young people into theatres by offering cheap tickets and special events for people under 20, contemporary circus company One Fell Swoop's new show Sensory Decadence indulges our senses, and audiences are invited to join the band in the ukulele musical Uked!

Bangarra Dance Theatre turn 30 this year and are marking the occasion with a triple bill called 30 Years of Sixty Five Thousand, Playwave aims to bring more young people into theatres by offering cheap tickets and special events for people under 20, contemporary circus company One Fell Swoop's new show Sensory Decadence indulges our senses, and audiences are invited to join the band in the ukulele musical Uked!

Daniel Riley, from the Wiradjuri nation of Western NSW, first began his training in tap dance before joining QL2 Dance in Canberra.Daniel has danced with companies both in Australia and in the UK, most notably dancing with Bangarra Dance Theatre for twelve years. He has choreographic credits with Bangarra, Sydney Dance Company, Queensland University of Technology, and Third Row Dance Company in the UK, amongst many others. He is currently an Associate Producer at ILBIJERRI Theatre Company.In this episode, Daniel looks back at his time at QL2, and discusses his passion for youth dance, black storytelling, and choreography.

Jo Lloyd is Melbourne based dance maker and choreographer. Jo started dance at a young age before going on to further study at the Victorian College of the Arts.Jo has worked with a range of companies as a dancer and choreographer including Lucy Guerin Inc, Chunky Move, Back to Back Theatre Company and worked with artists Deanne Butterworth, Shian Law, Nicola Gunn, Gideon Obarzanek, Shelley Lasica, Sandra Parker, Prue Lang, Rebecca Jensen and many others.Jo has presented work in New York, Japan, Hong Kong and locally in Dance Massive, Next Wave, the Biennale of Sydney, Liveworks and Dark MOFO. She has taught for Akram Khan, Bangarra, Dancenorth, ADT, the Australian Ballet and teaches dance and Yoga regularly at Chunky Move, VCA and Lucy Guerin Inc.In 2016, Jo was Resident Director of Lucy Guerin Inc. where she started developing her work OVERTURE. The work premiered in 2018 at Arts House Melbourne, with dancers reconstruct and invoke lost heroes in order to play out impossible scenarios. As part of Dance Massive OVERTURE, we presented in a new way, with an onscreen version, proposing a new way of experiencing the work. Filmed on special cameras by James Wright (NON Studio), this onscreen version will give a different insight into the work.

Eddie Izzard on workshopping his new show Wunderbar in French and German, we tour The Australian Ballet Centre's pointe shoe room with dancer Jade Wood and artistic coordinator Robyn Begg, we follow a post-apocalyptic theatre troupe who perform their hazy memories of The Simpsons in Mr Burns, a Post-Electric Play, and Bangarra dancer Beau Dean Riley Smith tells us what's on his Top Shelf.

Bangarra Dance Theatre explore Bruce Pascoe's Dark Emu through dance, we meet Performing Hamlet author Jonathan Croall with performer Dickie Beau who channels history's famous Hamlets in his lip-sync show Re-Member Me, soprano Emma Matthews draws on stories of her life in The Space Between, and comedian Joel Kim Booster on growing up gay, Asian and Christian in America's Heartland.

Bangarra Dance Theatre's new work takes inspiration from Bruce Pascoe's Dark Emu, Simon Stephens' award-winning stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time on tour, the Circus Oz big top comes to Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens for Precarious, and playwright and performer Aanisa Vylet's The Girl / The Woman premieres at the National Theatre of Parramatta.

In this episode of DANGERFILM Jack and André talk to Hunter Page Lochard - best known for being the star of Cleverman and Bangarra dance theatre. His debut short film Djali is playing at the SFF and we bring him in to talk about his favourite films, being a first time director, making work with a political message and blind casting. We didn’t know how to fit it in, but along the way we found out that Hunter loves Rachel McAdam’s Notebook audition. Enjoy!

"I'll never stop telling stories"Gary Lang Gary Lang is a Larrakia man; he trained at the National Aboriginal and Islander Dance School (NAISDA) and has toured nationally & internationally with some of Australia's premier dance companies, the Aboriginal and Islander Dance Theatre, Bangarra, Dance North and Tracks Inc. We Cover Finding where you fit in the world of Australia as a dancerMaking “Aboriginal Ballet” How to know what to do in the studio WA BalletFinding and learning essence within gestures How do learnings filter into being a director Directing a festival and calling yourself a, “festival director”Teaching children how to be, “right”, in this countryHaving strong women within his life How to know if you’re perpetuating the cycleThe, “divorce dance,” and shifting through musicMaking valid work to exist for certain peopleChoosing to work with adults not children How often to star somethingShifting to, “knowing how to dance,” NASIDA and Paul Saliba How to know what to do to create good workTeaching dance to children Biggest hopes for running a company and being festival, “director,” Working in the dance scene in Darwin Always have manners When will you know you’re done with making dancing Feeling safe with people links: https://www.ntdance.org/gary-lang-artistic-directorhttp://larrakia.com/talent-view/gary-lang/https://naisda.com.au/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-22/ballet-nt-dance-gary-lang-wa-milky-way-aboriginal-arnhem-land/11235036https://waballet.com.au/nt-dance-company-collaboration/https://www.instagram.com/garylang5/https://www.facebook.com/gary.lang.7921

In May 2017 I was a sound artist at the Noted Festival and was privileged to hear Ngunnawal Elder Nin Jannette Phillips deliver the Welcome to Country in the foyer of the National Library. At times our surroundings exerted a slightly surreal juxtaposition and contradiction when related to the histories and stories being shared with us. The sound piece accompanying this article is an extract from Nin Jannette Phillips’ Welcome. The music is from Bangarra’s Our Land People Stories album. A warning, though; the song ‘Diary’ which features in this piece, while factual, contains disturbing content.

In May 2017 I was a sound artist at the Noted Festival and was privileged to hear Ngunnawal Elder Nin Jannette Phillips deliver the Welcome to Country in the foyer of the National Library. At times our surroundings exerted a slightly surreal juxtaposition and contradiction when related to the histories and stories being shared with us. The sound piece accompanying this article is an extract from Nin Jannette Phillips’ Welcome. The music is from Bangarra’s Our Land People Stories album. A warning, though; the song ‘Diary’ which features in this piece, while factual, contains disturbing content.

Choreographer Frances Rings speaks with arts journalist Robyn Seiboth about the production X300 which features in True Stories, a collection of dance performances by Bangarra Dance Theatre.