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Perth Now
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Yagan Square comes alive with music & film for NAIDOC Week
Ernie Dingo & Phil Walleystack. Picture: John Koh / The West Australian This NAIDOC Week, people were invited to Yagan Square to experience an open-air screening of iconic musical comedy Bran Nue Dae and live performances of storytelling. Renowned actor and original cast member of Bran Nue Dae, Ernie Dingo, made a special appearance in conversation with Phil Walleystack, reflecting on what the film has meant to him personally, to the wider community, and to the legacy of Aboriginal storytelling in Australia. The audience also enjoyed music and dance from Boss Arts Creative First Nations artists and the Goolamwiin Dancers. The event paid tribute to Whadjuk Noongar Country at Perth's cultural meeting place, making for a very special celebration for 50 years of NAIDOC week in Goologoolup (Yagan Square).
Perth Now
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Striking art exhibit by First Nations women on show in Perth
Ernie Dingo, Josie Janz-Dawson & Tim Ward. Picture: John Koh / The West Australian Artists, business and community leaders gathered at Central Park to mark NAIDOC Week and launch Wangening Bardip (Healing Stories) - a powerful First Nations art exhibition presented by the Waalitj Foundation. The exhibition features striking works by emerging artists from Waalit'sj Deadly Sista Girlz program - which supports improved school attendance and educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls - alongside First Nations artists including Carol Martin, Jacinta Anderson, Sara Riches and Erika Fernandez. Guests reflected on this year's NAIDOC Week theme of empowering strength, vision and legacy in the next generation, while connecting with stories of resilience, identity and culture. The exhibition is open daily until July 11 (inclusive), with artworks available for purchase. 100 per cent of proceeds go directly to the artists.
ABC News
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Six Indigenous Australian shows to stream anywhere this NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is the perfect time to celebrate Blak excellence in storytelling, wherever you are in the world. This curated watchlist shines a spotlight on Indigenous Australian voices, culture, humour and history. From laugh-out-loud comedies to moving documentaries, here are six shows that put First Nations storytelling front and centre that you can watch from anywhere in the world. 1. That Blackfella Show Ernie Dingo, Bridget Brennan and Isaac Compton are joined in studio by your favourite Blackfellas. ( Supplied: ABC TV ) Get ready to kick off NAIDOC Week with music, sketch comedy and big laughs. Ernie Dingo, Bridget Brennan and Isaac Compton welcome your favourite Blackfellas into the studio for 60 minutes of unfiltered fun. Where to watch: ABC iview 2. WINHANGANHA In this film Jazz Money is renewing Australia's audiovisual history, and centralising dance, performance, gathering and protest. ( Supplied by the NFSA ) For something powerful and reflective, join Wiradjuri artist Jazz Money on a journey through archival footage, sound and poetry. WINHANGANHA explores how the legacy of collecting has shaped First Nations people and wider Australia in moving, thought-provoking ways. Where to watch: ABC Australia, Sunday 13 July 3. One Plus One — The Elders Gail Mabo is one of many prominent Elders featured in this series. ( ABC News: Brant Cumming ) If you want to learn from the wisdom of those who hold culture, storylines and songlines, this is a must-watch. Journalist Dan Bourchier travels across Australia to share conversations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, whose knowledge offers profound insights into country and culture. Where to watch: ABC iview 4. Many Lands, Many Seasons Find out how unique knowledge from six Aboriginal seasonal calendars helps the traditional owners hunt, fish and collect bush tucker. ( Supplied: ABC TV ) Australia isn't just one land with four seasons. This fascinating series dives into six different Aboriginal seasonal calendars, revealing how they guide the best times for hunting, fishing and gathering bush tucker. It's a beautiful way to see Country through traditional knowledge. Where to watch: ABC iview 5. 8MMM An Indigenous crew from a remote radio station air the day-to-day shenanigans of Alice Springs and its surrounds. ( Supplied: ABC TV ) For those who love a bit of irreverence, 8MMM delivers. This comedy follows the Indigenous crew of a remote radio station as they broadcast the daily dramas of Alice Springs—covering everything from education and culture to money and reconciliation, all with a good dose of humour. Where to watch: ABC iview 6. Redfern Now A still from Redfern Now (2012) featuring Shari Sebbens and Tessa Rose ( Supplied: ABC TV ) If you're after drama that hits hard, don't miss this acclaimed series. Each episode tells the story of a single decision that changes everything for a family in Redfern. It's a gripping, deeply human look at Indigenous life in one of Australia's most storied suburbs. Where to watch: ABC iview
Perth Now
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Feel-good musical in Perth CBD celebrates NAIDOC Week
The musical Bran Nue Dae has been an inspirational influence on generations of Australians, so what better way to bring people together to celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week. Yagan Square's amphitheatre in the Perth CBD will transform on Thursday, July 10, for an open-air screening of the much-loved musical comedy. People can enjoy live performances of song, dance and story-telling from 5.30pm, before the film starts at 6.30pm. In conversation with Indigenous singer-songwriter Phil Walleystack, veteran actor Ernie Dingo will reflect on what the film has meant to him, to the community and to the legacy of Aboriginal story-telling. Two decades before the movie was made, Dingo also starred as Uncle Tadpole in the original stage production which took the nation by storm. Ernie Dingo ahead of NAIDOC Week Andrew Ritchie Credit: Andrew Ritchie / The West Australian 'There are a lot of songs that make you feel strong and good within yourself — the majority of songs in Bran Nue Dae are like that,' he said. 'It doesn't matter how you do NAIDOC Week provided it's an educational fun thing, and a fun way of learning can be through music and art.' Walleystack said the aim of the event was to celebrate Aboriginal Western Australia, and to provoke audience members to find out more of the real history behind the songs and stories in the production. 'It's bringing Indigenous people from all over WA together and showcasing that,' he said. 'Bran Nue Dae to me is the biggest film to come out of WA. 'We need to celebrate West Australian artists a lot more, and doing events like this is how we can do that.'
ABC News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
That Blackfella Show
That Blackfella Show SPECIAL Entertainment First Nations Offbeat Watch Duration: 57 minutes 12 seconds 57 m Article share options Share this on Facebook Twitter Send this by Email Copy link WhatsApp Messenger Ernie Dingo, Bridget Brennan and Isaac Compton are joined in studio by your favourite Blackfellas for a night of music, sketch comedy and as many laughs as you can handle in 60 minutes - kicking off NAIDOC Week 2025.
