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An intimate and powerful showcase of visual arts, live performances, and music by established and early career artists, highlighting their lived experiences – for Refugee Week.
SSI Arts and Culture Program hosts an annual tour dedicated to elevating the voices and experiences of artists through art, music, poetry, and more. We aim to raise awareness and understanding of their live stories.
No more back’s against the wall - it’s time to dance. You’re invited to The People’s Dance Party, brought to you by local creators of wholesome, good times Bring A Plate - Inclusive Dance Company. Lose yourself in an immersive dance experience like no other, celebrating diverse bodies, identities and movement!
In an increasingly interconnected world, the concept of home transcends physical borders. A thought-provoking discussion about the multifaceted experiences of diaspora, exploring themes of nostalgia, cultural identity, and the search for belonging.
Follow Kaya Tominaga, a bicultural composer and multi-instrumentalist, on a musical journey to the idea of “home”. Using Taiko drums, flute and song, she discovers that, ultimately, the journey home is a journey to find people who accept and nurture those around them.
Dynamic circus performers, dancers, musicians and DJs come together in celebration of the richness of West African arts through a contemporary creative lens.
Australian Poetry Slam Champion Huda The Goddess and multi-instrumentalist Cieavash Arean join forces to explore childhood memories, journeys of exile and haven, and the pain that underlines it all. With bold words and exquisite melodies, they weave together the intergenerational parallels and contrasts of their art to bring personal and political realities to the fore.
Artists often blur the lines between the public and the private, through sharing personal stories and experiences, both their own and other people’s. A thought-provoking discussion about the ethical considerations artists face when sharing deeply personal stories through their creative expression.
Six friends gather at the local "sari-sari," a typical Filipino convenience store where people not only shop for groceries but also catch up over local beer, instant coffee, and peanuts. Among them are some "balikbayan," individuals who have returned home after living, working, or studying abroad, sharing tales of their lives in Australia. The show delves into the themes of reconnecting with one's homeland and embracing a migrant lifestyle.
A live show that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the plains of Colombia and Venezuela. Cachicamo Latin Harp, CDG-Colombian Dance Group Qld, and special guest artists unite in a vibrant spectacle.
A musical collaboration between handpan percussionists Lachlan Hawkins and Tsoof Baras with bansuri flautist Darshil Shah, exploring notions of ‘Unity’ through a collection of original music and improvised moments.
Reverberations chronicles artist Kuweni Dias Mendis’ journey of belonging as a migrant woman of colour and culture in Australia. This multisensory arts experience begins with screening the artist’s biographical film followed by live performance art with live music, movement, and mark-making. The audience will be invited to participate in the co-creating an ephemeral installation.
A love story, a battle, a party, a spotlight on moments of human and artistic connection that give birth to new creative expressions. Criollo is a passionate exchange between dance and music across South America and the Caribbean. This new work features original arrangements from Nelson Mansilla with live musicians and beatmakers alongside a cast of 30 dancers led by choreographer Yasim Coronado Veranes.