Gadigal Information Service Aboriginal Corporation
Level 3, 27 Cope St. Redfern NSW 2016
PO BOX 966, STRAWBERRY HILLS 2012
PHONE : (02) 9384 4000 FAX : (02) 9698 3990 EMAIL info@gadigal.org.au
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Putting the soul back into Sydney!!!
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Australia invited to celebrate Indigenous cultures at Yabun on 26 January
Australia’s premiere one-day Festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures is back bigger
and better than ever at Victoria Park, Broadway on 26 January 2010.
Presented by Gadigal Information Service, the home of Koori Radio 93.7 fm, the eighth Yabun
Festival showcases the best in Indigenous talent in music, dance, sport, politics, literature, art and
craft.
The day begins at 10am with the second annual Kevin Cook Lecture held in the Amnesty
International Speak Out Tent where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Commissioner, Tom Calma, will give one of his last public speeches.
Art is an integral part of Aboriginal life and Yabun has something for everyone interested in
Indigenous culture. If you are into music, check out the main stage with Bunna Lawrie from the
legendary Aboriginal band Coloured Stone heading the line up which includes North Queensland
reggae band, Zennith, and the return of Sydney’s first Hip Hop crew, South West Syndicate.
There will also be plenty of dance on offer with performances and workshops in both Torres Strait
Islander and Aboriginal traditional dance, while the ‘Shake and Break’ dance stage will unearth
Sydney’s best Aboriginal contemporary dancers.
For art and craft lovers, there will be demonstrations and works for sale and you can also hear
Aboriginal artists talk protocols and rights and speak on their work.
One of the most anticipated talks is ‘Kooris Do It Better’, with a panel of high profile sports
identities humorously looking at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in sport. There
will also be meet and greets with Aboriginal sports stars, demonstrations and giveaways.
The Kids’ Zone and stage is back again in 2010 with storytelling, puppets, craft and a circus
workshop and performance. You can even make your own boomerang in the Kids’ Tent.
Chairperson of Gadigal Information Service, Steve Miller says “Yabun is the day that brings our
community together from far and wide. It’s an occasion to celebrate, share, participate and catch up
with the mob. It’s also an opportunity for everyone else around Australia to join us in celebrating our
rich history and cultures”.
Yabun is an alcohol free event and admission to Victoria Park is free, so bring your family and friends
and enjoy one of the best events on 26 January.
The Yabun festival is broadcast around Australia on the National Indigenous Radio Service and
For further information contact:
Brad Cooke, General Manager on (02) 9384 4000 or 0438 669 548
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Photographer: Mervyn Bishop
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