First Nations
2023 NAIDOC Week events wrap
A selection of arts and cultural event highlights during this year’s NAIDOC Week, running from 2-9 July 2023.
Theatre review: Hide the Dog, Arts Centre Melbourne, RISING
The first trans-Tasman First Nations children’s production toured from Sydney to Melbourne for RISING.
Performance review: Buŋgul, Hamer Hall, RISING
Gurrumul Yunupiŋu’s album 'Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow)' is translated for the stage by Yolŋu dancers and songmen with the…
First Nations Classics released in time for NAIDOC week
A clutch of both contemporary and historic Indigenous writers comprise this new release of First Nation Classics.
Review: Blood of my blood, Yirramboi
After a last-minute cancellation of one half of the double bill, ‘Blood of my blood’ persevered, echoing its exploration of…
Uluṟu drones – more than ‘clip art in the sky’
ArtsHub speaks with a drone technologist on creating memories above Country, in a world-first permanent drone show to drive Australian…
Drone performance review: Wintjiri Wiṟu, Uluṟu
In a world first, a drone and laser show over Uluṟu blends ancient law with new world technology, to teach…
Australiana art and design: a litmus test on nationhood
Exclusive to Bendigo, 'Australiana: Designing a Nation' captures the shifting ideas around our national identity and opens up the space…
Exhibition review: Murmurations, Museum of History
This outdoor animated video and digital artwork is short and mesmerising.
'In 2023, CIAF is a movement'
The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair displays the breadth and depth of First Nations engagement under the helm of Artistic Director…