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Rripangu Yirdaki Melbourne
Tour, November 2005
Djalu Gurruwiwi was described as "Arnhem
Land's latest international cult figure" by
the Weekend Australian newspaper in 2002.
"In a remote corner of the
Top End, an international music cult is flourishing as pilgrims
come from across the globe to learn from didgeridoo master-performer
Djalu Gurruwiwi..." - Nicolas Rothwell, feature
article, The Weekend Australian Review, October 5-6, 2002.
The Melbourne public will get the opportunity to experience
the magic of this musical-cultural phenomenon in November
2005!
With his Rripangu Yirdaki performance group, Djalu will be
in Melbourne, Australia, to share his culture, spirit, wisdom
and teachings...
Rripangu Yirdaki has extensive touring and performance history
and is one of a very few Australian Aboriginal performance
groups offering authentic traditional song and dance. Djalu
has been to Japan, the USA, Europe, Taiwan and the Middle
East to showcase his unique Galpu culture.
Read Djalu's
profile and biography, and view Quicktime Movie clips!
Djalu and his family are seeking to perform at local community
events, universities and schools, corporate functions, museums,
cultural centres, and music venues.
In Melbourne, Rripangu Yirdaki will consist of:
- Djalu Gurruwiwi - supreme yidaki
player (yidakimirr) and maker, senior lawman, artist,
dancer
- Alfred Gurritjiri - brother of Djalu;
lead singer, senior lawman
- Jennifer Dopiya Yunupingu - wife of
Djalu; dancer, talented painter, weaver
- Valerie Milminyina Dhamarrandji - sister of Djalu, talented
artist
- Susan Gunariny Gurruwiwi - sister of Djalu, talented artist
- Jason Guwanbal Gurruwiwi - son of Djalu; singer
(manikaymirr)
- Adrian Nyinanyina Gurruwiwi - grandson of Djalu; dancer
- Zelda Balpiyangay Gurruwiwi - daughter of Djalu; dancer
and talented painter
A series of Masterclass yidaki (didgeridoo) playing
and making workshops are planned, in addition to mesmerising
performances of traditional Yolngu song and dance.
Schedule of Events
8th November
- arrival of Rripangu Yirdaki in Melbourne
10th November - Non-public event
What: Student workshops and activities
Where: Northland Secondary
College, East Preston, Victoria 3072
When: 9.50am-12.45 pm
12th November - Public event
What: Masterclass yidaki workshops & Women's
workshop (weaving etc.)
Where: Montsalvat,
7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham, Victoria 3095
When: 2pm-5pm
Cost: $80 for yidaki playing workshop. $600
for yidaki making workshop (2 places available), participant
keep the instrument they make. $80 women's workshop.
Bookings: Montsalvat (03) 9439 7712 or tickets at door
Comments: Montsalvat consists of a series of historic
buildings set on 12 acres of beautiful parkland. It has a
long and proud history of supporting the performing and visual
arts. Students may bring their own didgeridoo or borrow one
made by Djalu. Djalu's instructional CDs and authentic Djalu
yidaki available for sale
13th November - Public event
What: Masterclass yidaki workshops &
Women's workshop (weaving etc.) & traditional bunggul
concert
Where: Montsalvat,
7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham, Victoria 3095
When: 2pm-5pm for workshops, 6.00pm-7.30pm for traditional
bunggul concert
Cost: $80 for yidaki playing workshop ($60 for
those who attended the 1st day). $600 for yidaki making
workshop (2 places available), participants keep the instrument
they make. $80 women's workshop. Concert ticket price
is $25/$10 concession (children under 16, students with concession
card, unemployed, senior citizens etc.)
Bookings: Montsalvat (03) 9439 7712 or tickets at door
Comments: Montsalvat consists of a series of historic
buildings set on 12 acres of beautiful parkland. It has a
long and proud history of supporting the performing and visual
arts. Students may bring their own didgeridoo or borrow one
made by Djalu. Djalu's instructional CDs and authentic Djalu
yidaki available for sale
15th-23rd November - Private
event - 7 places available
What: Yirdaki making workshops with Djalu Gurruwiwi,
by private arrangement
Where: by private arrangement
When: by private arrangement
Cost: $600
Bookings: 0402 147 110
Comments: There are only 7 places available for this
event. Close one-on-one supervision by Djalu. Participant
keep the instrument they make. If you require your instrument
to be painted by Djalu or any of his family, there will be
an extra cost.
16th November - Public event
What: Rripangu Yirdaki - traditional songs
and dances of the Galpu clan with Djalu Gurruwiwi and family
Where: Northcote
Social Club, 301 High Street, Northcote 3070, Victoria
When: 9.45pm-11.15pm (doors open 9.30pm)
Cost: $25 + booking fee
Bookings: box office phone (03) 9486 1677 or tickets at
door
Comments: One of Melbourne's leading live music venues.
Meals including vegetarian available 6.00pm-9-30pm in dining
room and front bar. Djalu's instructional CDs available
for sale
18th November - Non-public event
- to be confirmed
What: Student workshops and activities
Where: Albury-Wodonga
19th-20th November
- Public event
What: Mungabareena
Ngan Girra Festival
Where: Mungabareena Reserve, Mungabareena Highway, Albury,
NSW 2640
When: 12.30 pm opening on Saturday
Cost: gold coin donation
Inquiries: Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Corporation (02)
6043 0131, Lisa 0429 996 020 (mobile), James 0428 376255 (mobile)
Comments: Heaps of activities, workshops, stalls, food,
competitions and music! A family-oriented festival not to
be missed, located on a significant Aboriginal site traditionally
used as a place for trade and ceremonies. The Bogong Moth
provided sustainance for the many groups that gathered here.
Rripangu Yirdaki will be offering workshops in didgeridoo
playing and making, as well as performing traditional dance
and song. Djalu's instructional CDs and authentic Djalu yidaki
available for sale
20th November
- Public event - CANCELLED
What: Warming Up to the Games - pre-Commonwealth Games
community event
Where: Rowville Community Centre, 20 Fulham Road, Rowville,
Victoria 3178
When: all day; Rripangu Yirdaki will be performing
from 1.00pm-1.30pm
Cost: free
Inquiries: Bruce Drummond (03) 9298 8000
Comments: A program of special events and celebrations
for the Knox Community to help celebrate the 2006 Melbourne
Commonwealth Games. All day public event for the family with
bike rides, walks, sporting demonstrations, Maori dance, and
Australian Aboriginal dance by Rripangu Yirdaki
22nd November - Non-Public event
- NEW
What: Student workshops and activities
Where: Worawa College, Healesville, Victoria 3777
When: 11am-4pm
23rd November
- departure of Rripangu Yirdaki
Please fill in the form below if you are interested in finding
out more about the series of workshops and performances in
Melbourne, as well as to get the latest news and events! For
further details, please call 0402 147 110 and speak to Guan.
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