Tandanya becomes First Nations Hub for indigenous Fringe events
Adelaide Fringe’s main free event Yabarra: Dreaming in Light is the centrepiece of a new First Nations Hub program at Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute.
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Tandanya will become a First Nations Hub at this year’s Adelaide Fringe, hosting the festival’s main free public event Yabarra: Dreaming in Light alongside a program of indigenous performances.
Yabarra, which was first held last year on the Torrens riverbanks, has been reimagined as an indoor installation of cutting-edge light technology and art illuminations which will run at Tandanya from 10am to 10pm every day of the Fringe.
Senior Kaurna cultural custodian Karl Telfer said Yabarra would build on last year’s experience of creation and country, and be accessible to more people during daylight hours.
“We have strengthened our cultural circle and invite all communities to … become connected through experiencing what our cultures have to offer,” Mr Telfer said.
Tandanya, the National Aboriginal Cultural Institute on Grenfell St in the city, is celebrating its 30th year as the Fringe marks its 60th anniversary from Friday until March 15.
It will also present Pakana woman Tammy Anderson’s solo show I Don’t Wanna Play House and Darwin playwright/actor Tessa Rose’s show The Daly River Girl, both of which deal with their family experiences while growing up.
Each Saturday night, Fringe ambassador Fez Faanana will host Black List Cabaret, featuring artists of colour from across the festival.
The program also includes Spirit by the Yellaka dancers, stand-up comedy from Kevin Kropinyeri and Aborigi-LOL, music by Nathan May and electronic duo The Merindas, free film screenings and workshops.
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