Media Release
10 July 2008
NAIDOC march ends in celebration at Fed Square
The City of Melbourne’s 2008 NAIDOC march will take place tomorrow celebrating the history,
culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Starting in Fitzroy and ending in Federation Square the march will celebrate Aboriginal culture
through music and song.
Lord Mayor John So said the march provided an opportunity for all Australians to show their
support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
“The march is a great way to celebrate Indigenous culture and build positive community
relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. At the conclusion of the
march at Federation Square people will be treated to perfomances by Koori dancers and
Indigenous musicans,” the Lord Mayor said.
The celebrations will also be attended at Federation Square by Indigenous AFL players
Andrew Lovett and Nathan Lovett-Murray from the Essendon Football Club.
Councillor David Wilson, Chair of Community Services, said forums, arts and cultural events
would be held across Victoria to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
“The City of Melbourne is a major supporter of NAIDOC Week each year and we welcome the
march into Federation Square and encourage the community to come along and experience
the celebrations and enjoy the cultural experience,” Councillor Wilson said.
WHAT:
NAIDOC Week 2008 – Celebration march from Fitzroy to Federation Square with:
Lord Mayor John So
Andrew Lovett and Nathan Lovett-Murray – AFL Essendon players
Koorie Youth Will Shakespeare – Dancers
Liz Cavanaugh – indigenous songstress
Peter Rotumah – musician
Young Warriors – band
WHEN:
11:45 am Friday 11 July 2008
WHERE:
Main Stage, Federation Square
For further information please contact:
Karl Hale
Paul Williams
Media Coordinator
Lord Mayor’s Media Adviser
City of Melbourne
City of Melbourne
(03) 9658 9115 / 0458 994 910
(03) 9658 9484 / 0411 235 434
karl.hale@melbourne.vic.gov.au
paul.williams@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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