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Vigil: Gunyah

When

Every day, all day Saturday 4 January to Sunday 26 January

Cost

Vigil: Gunyah is a gathering space at Barangaroo Reserve that is led, curated and designed by and for First Nations peoples, communities and allies. Over three weeks of Sydney Festival, it will host conversations curated by radio broadcaster Rudi Bremer, as well as workshops and performances by local and national artists and thinkers. 

A soundscape from composer and sound designer Brendon Boney will fill the space — encouraging passersby to sit, listen and reflect on their own contributions to a First Nations-led future.

The three weeks of programming lead up to 25 January, culminating in the return of Vigil at Barangaroo Reserve. This year, Vigil:Truths focuses on being heard, sharing knowledges and presenting First Nations visions for the future. At its core is the act of listening — listening to the many voices that will resonate across the land and waters on this night.

Times

Soundscape Installation

Saturday 6 January to Saturday 25 January

Week 1: People

Thursday 9 January at 11am – Dance Workshop

Saturday 11 January at 11am – Dance Workshop

Saturday 11 January at 3pm – People, Protocol, and Place Talk hosted by Rudi Bremer

Saturday 11 January at 7pm – Sunset Performance

Week 2: Country

Thursday 16 January at 11am – Weaving Workshop

Saturday 18 January at 11am – Weaving Workshop

Saturday 18 January at 3pm – Plant a Promise Talk hosted by Clarence Slockee

Saturday 18 January at 7pm – Sunset Performance

Week 3: Spirit

Thursday 23 January at 11am – Meditation Workshop

Saturday 25 January at 11am – Meditation Workshop

Saturday 25 January at 3pm – Caring for Spirit Talk hosted by Rudi Bremer

Vigil: Truths

Saturday 25 January at 7pm

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