24 - 25 Sept
Buŋgul
An exquisite celebration of the talent and musical legacy of Gurrumul Yunupiŋu.
Brisbane Festival and Queensland Performing Arts Centre present
We're disappointed to announce that in response to COVID-19 conditions, this event is not proceeding.
Gurrumul’s Mothers Buŋgul
Gurrumul’s Grandmother’s Buŋgul
Gurrumul’s Manikay
Created on country in North East Arnhem Land with the Yunupiŋu family, Buŋgul is a ceremonial celebration of Gurrumul’s final, posthumously released album Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow), one of the most transcendent albums of our time.
Experience the traditional songs, dances and paintings that inspired Gurrumul’s album in a live performance by Yolŋu dancers, songmen and musicians from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University as well as Camerata, Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra directed by Senior Yolngu Don Wininba Ganambarr and Nigel Jamieson.
Music Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Erkki Veltheim & Michael Hohnen
Directors Don Wininba Ganambarr & Nigel Jamieson
Creative Producer Michael Hohnen
Musical Director Erkki Veltheim
Design & Creative Associate Jake Nash
Cinematographer Paul Shakeshaft
Video Designer Mic Gruchy
Lighting Designer Mark Howett
Associate Lighting Designer Chloe Ogilvie
Sound Designer Steve Francis
Producers Anna Reece and Mark Grose
Technical Direction Shona Treadgold
Stage Manager Erin Daly
Company Manager Mand Markey
Front of House Engineer Guy Smith
Head of Sound & Systems Engineer Cam Elias
QLAB Systems Technician Jeremy Turner
First Camera Scott Wood
Image by Anna Reece
We give thanks and pay our respects to the Yolŋgu people of North East Arnhem Land with whom this work has been created, and on whose country this work has been created. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work and pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders.
This project was initiated by the Yunupingu family and Skinnyfish Music.
Produced by Perth Festival and Skinnyfish Music.
Supported by Buku-Larrngay Mulka Centre – Yirrkala Arts Centre and The Mulka Project.
Djarimirri (Child of the Rainbow) the album was produced by Skinnyfish Music with musical orchestrations and compositions by Erkki Veltheim.
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Major Festivals Initiative, managed by the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, in association with the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals Inc., commissioned by Perth Festival, Darwin Festival, Adelaide Festival, Melbourne International Arts Festival, Sydney Festival and Brisbane Festival
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Price
$59 - $69 + Booking fee
Times
Fri 7:30pm
Sat 8pm
Duration
1.5 hours
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Assistive listening systems available
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Virtuosic, his voice on a plain nigh on improbable, its purity astounding.
Rolling Stone
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How to get there
Concert Hall, QPAC ›
Cnr Grey and, Melbourne St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101