Indigenous Showcase
Saturday 11 February and Sunday 12 February 2012
Saturday 11 February 2012
Official Opening
When: Saturday 11 February 2012
Where: Stage 4 | Civic Square
Time: 11:00am
In our Own Backyard
When: Saturday 11 February 2012
Where: Stage 4 | Civic Square
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
An opportunity to learn about Aboriginal Dance, culinary and caring for country practices particular to the South East of Australia. Featuring the Wiradjuri Echoes, bush tucker tasting and the Caring for Ngunnawal Country Ranger program.
My Island Home
When: Saturday 11 February 2012
Where: Stage 4 | Civic Square
Time: 2:00pm
Performances that highlight Indigenous connection to the sea, particularly that of the Torres Strait Islands.
A time to share
When: Saturday 11 February 2012
Where: Stage 4 | Civic Square
Time: 3:30pm
The Airwaves Sydney's Premier Dance and Rock and Roll Dance Band will join our stage to bring the Showcase and festival together.
Urban Song Lines
When: Saturday 11 February 2012
Where: Stage 4 | Civic Square
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Performances from Indigenous bands including Belinda Whyte, Hung Parliament and Coloured Stone Contemporary Aboriginal Dance performance featuring local talents Casey Keed and Amy Minchin
Sunday 12 February 2012
Troy Cassar-Daley
When: Sunday 12 February 2012
Where: Stage 4 | Civic Square
Time: 3pm
Troy Cassar-Daley is at the top of the Australian Country Music scene.
He has a reputation amongst his peers in the Australian music industry as being the most loved and respected singer/songwriters in country music. This is reflected on a mainstream level by the many industry awarded accolades for his work as a successful recording artist.
His fans will tell you he is a fantastic guy, great entertainer, brilliant guitarist and the most amazing vocalist.
Troy’s career has spanned 8 albums over 16 years. Throughout this time he has been awarded numerous accolades including:-
- 4 ARIA’s
- 21 Golden Guitars
- 2 APRA Country Song of the year awards
- 7 Deadlys (Australian Indigenous artist awards)
- 4 CMAA Entertainer of the Year awards, and
- 2008 Country Music Association of America Country Music Global Artist Award.
The Next Generation
When: Sunday 12 February 2012
Where: Stage 4 | Civic Square
Time: 11:00am
Interactive performances of song, dance and culture that will delight the kids. Featuring the Wiradjuri Echoes, Johnny Huckle and the Caring for Ngunnawal Country Ranger
In our Own Backyard
When: Sunday 12 February 2012
Where: Stage 4 | Civic Square
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
An opportunity to learn about Aboriginal Dance, culinary and caring for country practices particular to the South East of Australia. Featuring the Wiradjuri Echoes, bush tucker tasting and the Caring for Ngunnawal Country Ranger program.
Songs for the People
When: Sunday 12 February 2012
Where: Stage 4 | Civic Square
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Aboriginal artists performing songs about country, community and kinship. Artists include Nathan Charlton, Dale Huddleston and the Riverbank Band.
