Black Harmony Gathering @ Fairfield Amphitheater

For Elimination of Racism Day & Cultural Diversity Week 2010

Presented by Multicultural Arts Victoria in association with Victorian Multicultural Commission, City of Yarra and VicHealth.

Celebrate our cultural diversity

Sunday 21 March, 1pm - 5pm, 2010
The Fairfield Amphitheater, Heidelberg Rd, Fairfield
(Melways Map 30 J12)

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Held in the heart of Aboriginal land under the gum trees on the banks of the tranquil Yarra River, the Black Harmony Gathering is a unique event with the message say no to racism! With Indigenous and multicultural communities coming together in a spirit of reconciliation for Cultural Diversity week.

The day will be opened with youth forum Skillz at 12pm, a traditional Welcome to Country by Aunty Joy Murphy and a smoking ceremony by Robbie Thorpe, followed by the Black Harmonies CD launch and Cultural Stage.

There is a Koori BBQ of Kangaroo and Emu sausages, cultural food stalls, children's activities, workshops and a market place of Indigenous and African wares plus more performers.

Skillz Indigenous Youth Forum: 12noon

Driven by young indigenous leaders in the community, the Skillz Youth Forum will be about empowering Indigenous young people to celebrate their heritage and strengths in the arts.

For More information on the Skillz Indigenous Youth Forum see here

Featuring Black Harmonies First CD Launch: 1pm!

The Black Harmonies CD will cross the cultural boundaries to create a cultural revolution in the Australian music scene and features artists Kutcha Edwards, Peter Rotumah, Casey Atkinson, Tjimba Possum-Burns, Selwyn Burns, Ajak Kwai, Aminata Doumbia, Michelle Belesy, Joe Geia and Diafrix.

For information on Black Harmonies CD launch see here.

Cultural Stage: 1pm - 5pm

Koori Youth Will Shake Spears

Skye Taikato and Friends

Meriki Hood

Johnny Mac

with friends from our multicultural music and dance scene

The African Royal Drummers

Narasirato Pan Pipers from the Solomon Islands

Shiamak Bollywood dance group

The soul pumping vibes of African band Blak Roots

MC's Shiralee Hood and Neda

Narasirato Pan Pipers from the Solomon Islands

More Information

For more information or if you would like to arrange an interview please contact Multicultural Arts Victoria. Ph: 9417 6777 or Email:office@multiculturalarts.com.au.

Koori Will Shake Spears

Johnny Mac