SongRites Singing Up Country: Stories, Songlines & Sisterhood

  • First Nations
  • Talks and Ideas
  • Workshops
  • Centre for Creativity
  • Run time - 60 minutes, no interval

Discover Arrkula Yinbayarra’s powerful music through storytelling, visuals and conversation

Step into the world of Arrkula Yinbayarra in this panel presentation blending storytelling, visuals, and live conversation. Through photos, video, and personal reflections, the women share the journey of creating their album Waralungku on Country in Borroloola, the legacy of the groundbreaking first recording by their grandmothers, mothers and aunties, and the inspiration and lived experiences that guide their songs.

Join the Borroloola women as they take you inside the making of Waralungkua powerful album born from deep connection to Country and culture in Borroloola. In this rich panel presentation, storytelling, imagery, and discussion come together as the artists reflect on their creative process, the legacy of their grandmothers, mothers, and aunties, and the lived experiences that shape their music.

From close-to-extinct languages and land to the strength of women working together, this session offers a moving insight into cultural resilience, collaboration, and the power of place in song making.

Experience a rare behind-the-scenes look at life in the remote Gulf of Carpentaria, the Country, community and spirit that shape this extraordinary group.

The Sydney Opera House thanks Event Sponsor Sydney Harbour Federation Trust and Idealist donors R O Albert Family and Dr Russell & Jane Kift for their generous support of SongRites.

A very special thank you to Yuwaalaraay Wirringgaa artist Lucy Simpson for the creation of our DanceRites artwork.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

Event details

Event sponsor

  • Harbour Trust

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Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Centre for Creativity

The Centre for Creativity is located at the end of the Western Foyers, next to the Drama Theatre. Best accessed through the Western Foyers entry.

All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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