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Remembering Mabo: Concert celebrates a historic day
The 17th anniversary of the High Court’s historic decision on native title will be
celebrated next week, with musicians, dancers and speakers gathering at RMIT
University for the annual Mabo Day Concert.
The free concert will feature amazing performances from Torres Strait Islander
acts, including a youth dance group who are travelling to Melbourne all the way
from Murray Island – birthplace and home of Eddie Mabo.
The Mabo Day Concert is presented by RMIT’s Ngarara Willim Indigenous Centre,
in partnership with the City of Melbourne, on Wednesday, 3 June, at Kaleide
Theatre.
Renowned musicians performing on stage will include the Liz Cavanagh Band, the
Maza Sisters and Drew Namok.
They will be joined by Murray Island youth dance group, Eip Karem Beizam, and
guest speaker, Don Banu, from the Torres Strait Regional Authority.
Information booths and short films about the historical importance of the High Court
decision on 3 June, 1992 – which overturned the doctrine of terra nullius – will also
be part of the celebrations.
Photo opportunity
What: Members of Murray Island youth dance group, Eip Karem Beizam, wearing
traditional shark totem headdress
When: 10.30am, Wednesday, 3 June
Where: Outside RMIT’s Kaleide Theatre, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Information for event listings
What: Mabo Day Concert, featuring Torres Strait Islander performers
Who: The Liz Cavanagh Band, Maza Sisters, Drew Namok and Murray Island
youth dance group, Eip Karem Beizam
When: Wednesday, 3 June, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Kaleide Theatre, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Cost: FREE
For more information and interviews: Ngarara Willim Indigenous Events
Officer, John Harding, 0421 548 381.
For general media enquiries: RMIT University Media and Communications,
Gosia Kaszubska, (03) 9925 3176 or 0417 510 735.
26 May, 2009
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