Vigil: Gunyah

A gathering space for talks, workshops and performances

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.
 

Program

Soundscape Installation

• Saturday 6 Jan - 25 Jan

Week 1: People

• Thurs 9 Jan, 11am - Dance Workshop
• Sat 11 Jan, 11am – Dance Workshop
• Sat 11 Jan, 3pm – People, Protocol, and Place Talk hosted by Rudi Bremer
• Sat 11 Jan, 7pm – Sunset Performance

Week 2: Country

• Thurs 16 Jan, 11am – Weaving Workshop
• Sat 18 Jan, 11am – Weaving Workshop
• Sat 18 Jan, 3pm – Plant a Promise Talk hosted by Clarence Slockee
• Sat 18 Jan, 7pm – Sunset Performance

Week 3: Spirit

• Thurs 23 Jan, 11am – Meditation Workshop
• Sat 25 Jan 11am – Meditation Workshop
• Sat 25 Jan, 3pm – Caring for Spirit Talk hosted by Rudi Bremer

Vigil: Truths

• Sat 25 Jan,  7pm
• For more information on the annual event which closes out the Vigil program, visit Vigil: Truths.

Those wishing to partcipate in workshops will be required to register online. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out when registrations open.