SOLSTICE

SOLSTICE is the beating heart; the axis of Karing — ‘deep winter’.

Led by Indigenous elders and artists, SOLSTICE is a reflective gathering grounded in story, smoke and seasonal transformation.

SOLSTICE is guided by a traditional smoking ceremony led by Wurundjeri elder, Aunty Annette Xiberras. Be moved by the acclaimed DANIEL & DAVID WILFRED; traditional song keepers from the remote community of Ngukurr in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. The event also features a live performance by acclaimed Yorta Yorta, DjaDja Wurrung, Ngurai Illum Wurrung and Wiradjuri custodian, MINYERRA, and a DJ set by Noongar producer and composer POLI-PEARL.

Experience ambient light and sound installations, plus, an immersive mixed-reality VR experience to the Daintree Rainforest in JULAYMBA, narrated by Eastern Kuku Yalanji elder Richard Burchill and produced by award-winning PHORIA.

Discover the interplay between textile art and moving image in MABBÚLARR by Naina Sen, a short film telling the story of the turtle marláddja (green sea turtle) and the stingray marnandjúbba (cowtail stingray). Then, explore the meditive quality built from immersive colours and sounds of the land which inspire traditional bush dyeing practices of textile artists in STORIES OF OUR SILK: COLOURS OF OUR LAND — another short film by Naina Sen.

Entry to SOLSTICE is only $5, with a pay-as-you-feel donation encouraged to support the Abbotsford Convent Foundation’s ongoing work supporting Indigenous artists and community.
 

The Daniel & David Wilfred (Live)
Minyerra (Live)
Poli-Pearl (DJ-set)
JULAYMBA: A Mixed Reality Experience by PHORIA
MABBÚLARR: a short film by Naina Sen
STORIES OF OUR SILK: COLOURS OF OUR LAND: a short film by Naina Sen

Welcome to Country – Aunty Annette Xiberras
 

In addition, stop by Cam’s Kiosk for seasonal cocktail and dessert specials.

SOLSTICE is a family friendly event.