16th Arakwal NAIDOC Week Short Film Screening 2023

for a younger player, has performed with many of the top tabla artists in the world.

Josh’s vibrancy and dynamism combined with his deep roots and respect for the lineage and tradition, is a potent combination for a remarkable musical

Presented by Arakwal Corporation, Flickerfest & iQ Inc

6.30pm, Tuesday 4th July

The Arakwal Corporation, Flickerfest & iQ Inc are thrilled to present their annual evening of inspiring aboriginal storytelling celebrating NAIDOC Week 2023 and this year’s theme ‘For Our Elders’.

This year’s Indigenous Spotlight programme of Flickerfest favourites is curated from the recent Flickerfest Academy® qualifying Australian competition and will take

Hunter)’ a story told in the language of Pitjantjatjara, as an Aṉangu elder gives a beautifully expressive account of a day hunting in the bush and ‘Tangki (Donkey)’ where three Anangu women of different generations recount how donkeys came to be well loved in their desert communities of the APY Lands before modern things like cars.

Further highlights include ‘Bunker: The Last Fleet’ a futuristic First Nations sci-f set in 2057 for her Island home, winner of Best Australian Short Film at Flickerfest 2023 by acclaimed First Nations flmmakers John Harvey and Gillian Moody, starring Bangarra talents Elma Kris, alongside Waangenga Blanco, who lives in Byron Bay.

A local Arakwal Traditional Custodian will welcome us all to their Country on the night.

Come along & enjoy these unique stories from incredible First Nations flmmakers championing Aboriginal voices through this year’s NAIDOC theme; ‘For Our Elders’ & support the celebration of Aboriginal culture during NAIDOC Week.

Chaturagnui (Indian Slide Guitar).

Self confessed ‘musical immigrant’, Josh Feinberg’s musical journey began at 4 years old with Western Classical Piano, and then jazz on both Piano and Bass. He was hailed as a prodigy, performimg in venues within the New to Sitar and Hindustani music.

Since those days, he has studied with a number of esteemed teachers and has earned the love and respect of the Indian Classical world. Josh is one of the frst non-indian players to be accepted as a lead performer and, experience.

We hope you can join us.

DETAILS

Bangalow A & I Hall

6.30pm – 9.30pm

Tickets available via Humanitix website – search

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Contact 0428 539 232 (www.joshsitar.com) you on a special journey with some incredibly strong and powerful stories, who’s compelling voices will inspire, move and delight.

The flmmakers and flm creatives featuring in the 16th Arakwal NAIDOC week screening are some of the leading lights in indigenous flm today, blazing brightly on Australian screens and stage.

The programme features 9 multi award winning short flms with highlights including the timely and insightful ‘Bangay Lore’, awarded Special Mention Of The Jury at Flickerfest 2023, shot in Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay by awardwinning local First Nations Filmmaker Jahvis Loveday, the Tjanpi Desert Weavers delightful animations ‘Kukaputju (The written, co produced and starring acclaimed actor Natasha Waganeen (Rabbit Proof Fence, Limbo) and ‘Katele (Mudskipper)’ a stunning Torres Strait Island flm about a women longing

A fundraiser for the Arakwal Corporation & supported by the Indigenous Coordination Centre & The Byron Theatre.

Tickets: The Byron Theatre, byroncentre.com.au & at door $17/ $15 con

Book early - Don’t miss out! Programme details & info: fickerfest.com.au/tour/ byron-naidoc | 0414 779881

Starts 2nd June