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LAURA

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FESTIVAL

10TH OCTOBER 2021

Held on Turrbal and Yaggera Land

1 2 P M - 1 0 P M

WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE LIVE ON THE LAND OFTHE TURRBAL AND YAGGERA PEOPLES AND THATSOVEREIGNTY WAS NEVER CEDED. WE PAY OUR

RESPECTS TO ELDERS PAST, PRESENT ANDEMERGING. THIS ALWAYS WAS AND ALWAYS WILL

BE SOVEREIGN ABORIGINAL LAND.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OFCOUNTRY

E L B U R Y Five-piece alternative-folk act from Brisbane,

with a repertoire that verges on acoustic rock

but also lots of singer-songwriter tunes, some

ballads and some fun, upbeat numbers. Lots of

vocal harmonies and even a bit of instrument-

swapping, to keep things interesting! The team

hail from diverse musical backgrounds – a Nick

Cave man, a prog-rocker, singer-songwriters and

indie-fans – and everyone adds their own special

twist to the mix.

12.00 PM - 12.45 PM

G R E S H K A Loosen your suspenders, tighten your shoelaces

and get ready to flap your extremities! Greshka is

a five piece neo-gypsy/klezmer ensemble not

unlike a chipotle and cocaine kebab: you’re not

sure where it’s from, but it sure knocks you off

your tits. A torn canvas of Romanian gypsy dons

a filthy smear of electronica, metal, jazz-funk and

classical-arrangement.

1 .00 PM - 1 .45 PM

E N D L E S S V A L L E Y An eclectic progressive collective of Gods sent

from the sacred land of Nayivada, inspired by a

wide range of world and psychedelic music. The

name Endless Valley symbolises ocean floors that

if emptied, would connect continents. Venturing

into the dreamworld of Nayivada, Endless Valley’s

sound will connect with ancient cultures through

a visual performance of dance and swirling beauty

that is past, present and future.

2.00 PM - 2.45 PM

TURNSTYLE

O L D S E M E I LOld Semeil want to sing you a song, inviting

audiences into their world for a few stolen

moments. A kinetic live experience hinged on

true expression, using both the classic rock

band, and raw, intimate duo formats as a

vehicle to spin their tales, bleed their hearts

and kick up the dust.

3.00 PM - 3 .45 PM

T H E N E W M I D D L E C L A S SA Brisbane based band with a fluctuating

membership, the band is currently a three piece

featuring acoustic guitar, cello and three vocals.

Trying to live up to its initial genre aim of

chamber folk the band is currently working on its

third album, which is a trip into the nostalgia of

childhood and other what-could-have-beens.

4.00 PM - 4.45 PM

D A Y O F E M B E R S Daryl James (Wales, UK) & Dawn (Aus/Can) are folk

and roots singer/songwriters who have combined

their love and lyricisms to unveil Day of Embers.

The duo have written a collection of Folk Fables

interlaced with real-life and age-old family stories.

While they were born on opposite ends of the

globe, Dawn & Daryl’s roots run deep through their

Celtic and Gypsy origins of Ireland, Wales, India and

the Americas.

5.00 PM - 5.45 PM

TURNSTYLE

Z U M P ABe transported with Zumpà to forgotten Italian

fishing villages, moonlit olive groves and a hard

life under a hot sun where peasants play music

to celebrate life with a fierce sense of humour.

They provide the sounds and energy of folk,

gypsy and Italian world music woven together

to provide a truly spaghetti and meatballs

experience.

6.00 PM - 6.45 PM

TURNSTYLE

R I V E R M O U T H A local 4-piece act featuring vocals, keys, drums

and bass that’s all about urban mythology,

dissident philosophy and dope beats. We share

stories of a subtropical metropolis peppered with

musings on activism, xenophobia and Brisbane's

buried past. Spoken word/hip-hop/folk flavoured

with river-mud and burnt flags.

7.00 PM - 7.45 PM

S T R A N D E D A S S E T SStranded Assets is a seven piece

country/Americana/folk band with three part

harmony accompanied by a rotation of

acoustic and electric guitar, upright bass,

mandolin, banjo, fiddle, squeeze box and lap

steel. We play across the tempo spectrum

from mournful tunes that'll get you weeping,

through to upbeat jigs that'll get you do-si-

doing. Inspiration includes Hank Williams,

Lucinda Williams, Lynn Anderson, Bonnie

Prince Billy and Gillian Welch.

8.00 PM - 8.45 PM

F O R U M : T H E R E N T ’ S T O O H I G H A N DM Y L A N D L O R D ’ S A J E R K

Join Councillor Jonathan Sri for a discussion about housing justice and the struggle for

stronger renters rights. How can we organise collectively to push back against rent-

gouging and dodgy behaviour by certain real estate agents? How can all of us (renters

AND home-owners) support vulnerable tenants to resist evictions into homelessness?

12.00 PM - 1 .00 PM

F O R U M : S U S T A I N A B L E D E S I G N A N DT R A N S P O R T F U T U R E S F O RH I G H G A T E H I L L

"How is our neighbourhood changing in response to pressure from development and

increasing traffic? And how would we prefer it to change? Can we make our roads

safer? What does climate action look like at the local level in terms of development

and transport? Facilitated by Councillor Jonathan Sri.

1 .00 PM - 2.00 PM

T A L K N B O U T A R E V O L U T I O N ,D R E A M I N G U P A R E V O L U T I O N

Jefferson Power has over 30 years experience as an individual, couple and family

therapist.He is also a writer, visual and performance artist and has been dreaming of

revolution since his childhood.For the past 15 years he has been immersed in

Archetypal Astrology which he is convinced holds the key to the revolution we have to

have. Youtube: Jefferson Power "Talkn bout a revolution".

2.00 PM - 2.30 PM

POETS' TERRACE

S P O K E N W O R D B Y J O N A T H A N S R I

A solo performance poetry session exploring broad themes including racism,

gentrification, climate apocalypse, local identity, love and political rebellion.

(Contents may include some shouting and swearing.)

2.30- 3.00 PM

P A S S T H E M I C - O P E N P O E T R YS E S S I O N

Open mic poetry hosted by Jono Sri. Everyone is welcome to step up to the mic and

share a favourite poem from a favourite poet or share one of their own poems. What

poets have inspired you? Are you a local poet? Come share your work or a poem that

has touched your life.

3.00 PM - 3 .30 PM

J U S T I C E F O R P A L E S T I N E M E A N J I N XB R I S B A N E F R E E U N I V E R S I T Y

2021 has seen Israel escape responsibility for the

violent oppression of the Palestinian people. BDS

(Boycott Divest Sanctions) is seen by Palestinians

as the primary means through which to pressure

Israel to respect Palestinian sovereignty. Join

members of the local Palestinian community as

they lead this public education forum and learn

some simple ways that you can contribute to the

fight for justice in Palestine.

P O L Y A M O R Y Q & A

An intimate discussion about the world of polyamory. We'll dive into theory, explore

different styles of relating, and create space for any questions and sharing. Bring all

your curiosities and an open mind.

3.30 PM - 4.00 PM

P O E T R Y W O R K S H O P W I T H I L A N

how do you write poetry that expresses all those profound emotions you feel without

coming across as mawkish & cliché? are we all doomed to baptisms of irony before we

can be sincere? I certainly don’t know, but come along to f*** with words & let’s get

deep

4.00 PM - 5.00 PM

P U B L I C E D U C A T I O N F O R U M : A NI N T R O D U C T I O N T O B D S

5.00 PM - 5.30 PM

POETS' TERRACE

T H E S W I N G B E A N S

The Swing Beans have developed their own take

on old school early jazz and Texas Swing songs

from Fats Waller to the Texas Playboys.

Incorporating acoustic arch top guitars, fiddle,

double bass and harmony vocals, they swing

along and have fun.

The Beans are Lisa Lombardi, Julie Witney,

Heather Smart and Roger Brand

5.30 PM - 6.30 PM

POETS' TERRACE

Z E V

Occasionally going by his rapper name, Impediment, Zev Skolnik is a man with a

guitar. You might laugh, you might cry, but you'll definitely be in for a good time.

1 PM

F I S H N E T S U N B U R N

Like sunshine and red wine… it’s a risk, for when

you need a sad song to drink the pain away.

Instagram: fishnet.sunburn Facebook:

@fishnetsunburn

1 .45 PM

D A V I D L A C Z K O Brisbane based musician who spends too much of his

time basking in melancholia. He writes about grief,

mental health, and other worldly woes, and

orchestrates these with atmospheric and

experimental stylings. He is currently working on his

second album, after releasing his first in December

last year.

2.30 PM

SIT, SIP & SOOTHE

C I N N A M O N S U N Cinnamon Sun (FKA Davy Simony) is a multi-faceted

musician hailing from Kuranda in Far North

Queensland. With an eclectic range of genres

including reggae, hiphop & folk, his work is defined

by his grounded and heartfelt style of songwriting.

Live performances are not to be missed: boasting the

powerful energy of a ‘one-man-band,’ Simony takes

to vocals, guitar, synth, melodica, foot percussion

and live looping.

12.00 PM

L E N I P E I R A N O After 3 years gleaming new musical flavours from

the coasts of Uruguay and North Queensland,

singer-songwriter Leni Peirano is back on the

Brisbane scene and ready to share some Latin-

Folk auditory treasures, quirky improv and

queerdo storytelling from near and far.

4.00 PM

SIT, SIP & SOOTHE

J A X S W A NIn her songs, Jax writes from personal experiences

and how she deals with mental health issues. It is

her desire to share her lessons she has learnt

about life through songs. She hopes that it will

bring some help and awareness to mental health

issues within Australia and also globally. Jax

Swan has an Ep called “worth it” which is

available on most platforms. Her sound is very

broad ranging from folk pop rock to RNB.

3.15 PM

A C R O B A T P E R F O R M A N C ETallulah and Anisah have been training and

performing together for several years in Circa’s

youth ensemble. The duo are now bringing their

unique movement styles and creations to the

public eye.

4.45 PM

SIT, SIP & SOOTHE

A N N A S M Y R K Anna Smyrk makes music about far-flung places,

long-distance love and trying to figure out what it

means to be a human. She’s had a huge year, with

her latest release added to national rotation on

Double J and MTV. Originally hailing from Central

Victoria, Anna has recently relocated to QLD.

Expect tunes in several languages, plenty of feels

and the kind of songwriting that the AU Review

described as ‘glorious musical storytelling.’

5.00 PM

BUSKERS' DRIVEWAY

W I L L I E D U F R É

Willie Du Fré is a singer/songwriter with an old

soul. His inspiration comes from old blues and

the likes of Tom Waits and Nick Cave. He plays a

mean guitar that weaves rhythm and lead. That

combined with his sometimes strange lyrics,

makes for a raw and impassioned live

performance.

4.00 PM - 4.30 PM

R H Y SRhys Lee is a Brisbane based busker/songwriter

since he was 12 years old. A velvety but gritty

voice with a delta blues guitar tone. Rhys plays a

variety of originals and covers, with massive

influences like Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Screaming

Jay Hawkins...

4.30 PM - 5.00 PM

H A L L D I SHalldis is a traveler from ancient times - a selkie -

emerged from the cold North seas - shape-shifting

from seal to woman form. She comes to walk

among us whispering of The Ache – that constant

searching and the untraceable longing to return

Home. She brings a gift - a cloak of truth - a new

skin of strength. She is searching for One among

us with the animal in their heart – the ocean in

their spirit. One who wishes to keep the channels

open and have a chance to swim free.

5.00 PM - 5.15 PM

T R A V E L L I N G B Y B I K E : A D V E N T U R ET A L E S A N D R O U T E P L A N N I N GW O R K S H O P

There’s nothing quite like the simple slow rhythm of bike travel. Hear stories from the

roads and trails and hang around for a workshop on route planning tips for your next

bike adventure.

12.00 PM - 1 .00 PM

K N O T S W I T H S C O T T W O R K S H O P

"If you don't know the knot, tie a lot! BUT if you know the right one, it's much more

fun!" From rolling hitches to clove hitches and sheep shanks to sheet bends, knots

come in all shapes and sizes and are suited to myriad specific purposes. Knowing the

right knot for the job can save you heaps of headaches, and could even save your life!

During this workshop you will learn how to tie a handful of the most useful and

versatile knots, as well as many other interesting and fun knots! At the end we will

have a rousing round of knot races and to celebrate our newfound knowledge and skill.

1 .00 PM - 2.00 PM

C O M M U N I T Y L A N D T R U S T S

Can we make housing affordable, sustainable and fairer for all? Learn about CLTs local

to this community. Individual residents hold long-term tenure of the dwelling, without

needing to own the land. CLTs are a working model gaining more international interest

since the US Civil Rights Movement in 1969. CLTs can mean an affordable and

sustainable home for life, without a million dollar mortgage. Explore different housing

types and sizes arranged in clusters, shared communal services and spaces, lush styled

coliving, the inclusion of creative places of work and trade, regenerative food and fibre

landscapes... even a radically caring way of life! We aim to see a process created in

conjunction with State and Local governments for the community to develop land for

itself.

2.00 PM - 3 .00 PM

THE CAVE

THE CAVE

S O R T I N G O U T T H E R E C Y C L I N ' A workshop on how to make the most of your recycling systems with Grace Mullins.

Grace is a waste education and behaviour change specialist with 7 years experience

working in the waste and recycling industry. This workshop will show you what

happens to your yellow bin recyclables and tips and tricks to keep your trash out of

landfill. Please note that this workshop is NOT about solving Australia's waste

problems. We will not be talking about waste generation, avoidance, reduction and

reuse or the need for policy and systems level change. This workshop is focused on

RECYCLING and how you can make the most of the systems and services already

avalable.

3.00 PM - 4.00 PM

F U N G I C U L T U R E 1 0 1

Iain from Mushroom Head will guide you through some history of mushrooms, the

health benefits of mushrooms and some very low tech ways to grow your own. We will

focus on reusing and recycling as much as we can to easily grow mushrooms at home,

at school or anywhere you have a space and a spray bottle. You will take home a

grow-your-own kit that will produce mushrooms in around 3 weeks, a workbook that

you can refer to anytime and will also send email updates with new research around

mushrooms along with hints and tips to keep you growing and learning about the

amazing Fifth Kingdom.

4.00 PM - 5.00 PM

L O O P I N G W O R K S H O P

Graham Moes is known for his uniquely rhythmic

and soulful looping sound, combining flavours of

roots music, modern electronica and gritty blues

guitar. In this interactive workshop learn how

taking on a producer’s philosophy can level up

your live looping. www.grahammoes.com

5.00 PM - 6.00 PM

C A L L T O S T O N E - S H O R T F I L M

A dance film that speaks to where we are as a

species and how we’ve arrived here; our collective

narrative told with gentle potency to bring

awareness, lighten our spirits and walk each

other home to our connected Origin. What is it

like to inhabit your body? What world do you

ache for?

This film was created across Barunggam, Biripi,

Waka Waka, Dainggatti, Yuggera, and Bundjalung

Countries and we honour the original custodians

of these beautiful places. We pay deep respect to

elders past, present and emerging;

acknowledging that sovereignty was never ceded

on this land that we are blessed to live on. May

this film contribute to the remembrance of our

oneness.

Film Director/ Cinematographer: Jesse Bowen-

Saunders

Creative Director: Che Pritchard

Creative Producer: Asher Bowen-Saunders

Writer/ Storyteller: Rasul Luisa Bravo

Composer: Josh Nadler

Editor/ VFX Artist: Jesse Bowen-Saunders

Performance Artists: Asher Bowen-Saunders ~ Che

Pritchard

Movement Director: Che Pritchard

6.15 PM - 6.30 PM

THE CAVE

W E L C O M E T O C O U N T R Y W I T HD E R E K S A N D Y

12.00 PM - 12.30 PM

T H E H I D D E N L I F E O F P L A N T S A N DH U M A N S ( W O R K S H O P )

Monk of Ananda Marga, Personal Meditation / Yoga teacher, author, musician, retreat

facilitator, activist, organic farmer Dada Jitendrananda was born in Ireland in 1958.

Over forty years in the role of monk of Ananda Marga, Dada has served in Japan, New

Zealand and Australia. He now lives in Stanthorpe where he manages the Ananda Palli

retreat centre and organic farm. Dada’s workshop, The Hidden Life of Plants and

Humans, sets up an interaction between human and plant participants. We begin with

a guided meditation to awaken our shared connection as living beings. We then create

a commons for interacting in. The experience culminates in a musical expression of our

interaction that’s suitable for musicians and non-musicians alike. Participants will feel

an enhanced sense of the consciousness that joins all beings in a close family.

1 .30 PM - 2.15PM

V I S I O N I N G D E S I R E D F U T U R E S( W O R K S H O P )

Professor Sohail Inayatullah, the UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies, Sejahtera Centre for

Sustainability and Humanity, IIUM. Professor, Tamking University. Futurist-in residence,

Government of Abu Dhabi. Department of Culture and Tourism. Along with community

organizations, Inayatullah works with a number of international organizations and

nation-states. https://www.metafutureschool.org/ www.metafuture.org Sohail will

present a workshop on visioning desired futures.

2.30 PM - 3 .00 PM

MEDITATION CENTRE

M E D I T A T I O N - O U R I N N E RJ O U R N E Y W I T H D I D I A N A N D AS H A M I T A

Didi Ananda Shamita is an Ananda Marga nun and has been empowering people

through the ancient practices of meditation and yoga for 35 years. Based at the

Meditation centre in Highgate Hill, Didi runs regular face to face and online classes for

people seeking change. Learn how to experience the essence of your being through

the profound practice of meditation and how Yoga asanas harmonise the body and

mind to prepare us for our inner journey. Includes a practical meditation session.

3.15 PM - 3 .45 PM

S O U N D B A T H - T I B E T E N S I N G I N GB O W L S W I T H K A V I T A S O N

Kavita is a Bowen therapist and sound healer.

4.00 PM - 4.30 PM

K I R T A N

Chants that express the deepest feeling of the heart

4.40 PM - 5.00 PM

MEDITATION CENTRE

A C O U N T R Y P R A C T I C E

Warm familial vocals nestle between cracklings

keyboard, distorted drum machines and nylon

guitars. Their songs about growing up in small

country towns and the weather have featured on

the Gabba Ward lockdown album, New Weird

Australia, 4zzz Album of the Week an98d the

Guardian’s best new Australian music playlist.

1 PM - 2 PM

M O Z A I C W O R K S H O P

In the words of Virginia Woolf: ‘Arrange whatever

pieces come your way’, in life and mosaic! Join us

for a relaxing play with shape, colour and texture

as we apply simple mosaic skills to create a small

wall tile or plant pot. Emphasis on play, flow, and

honouring the broken bits.

1 PM - 2PM

Y O K O M O D O

Jazz funk’n grooves duo. Jono on

guitar/bass/loops and Luka on drums, percussion

and loops. Come and chill on the sweet sounds of

Yokomodo.

2 PM - 3 PM

THE TREE HOUSE

C O M M U N I T Y J A M S E S S I O N

A fun, inclusive jam session/singalong for all similar to ‘Pub Choir’. Aaron studied music

composition at uni and over the years has composed for short films, been in bands and

taught guitar and bass. More recently he’s run a ukulele group for adults called

‘Ukeoke’ who will be there to help lead the jam. Song books provided with

chords/lyrics. Some instruments provided, BYO instruments!

3 PM - 5 PM

T H E D O L B Y S O U N D S Y S T E M

From beginnings in the dusty archives of Tim’s

cassette tape attic, The Dolby System conspires to

set guitars to the side and focus on the keyboard

and drum sounds of the early 80s sonic

architecture to catapult to new places.

6 PM - 7 PM

N E I G H B O R Neighbor is a charismatic pop-folk singer Ryan

Nebauer armed only with an acoustic guitar and a

will to sing. This Brisbane native has recently

finished a debut album under the moniker and

has been getting some love from 4zzz and Triple J.

7 PM - 8 PM

U N A H E E R A

Úna Heera is a folk-roots songwriting circle

formed by kindred spirits with many stories to

tell. Songs of survival, friendship, love, solidarity

and healing. This magical ensemble includes:

Dawn (Aus/Can) on lyrics, keys & autoharp; Kris

Field on lyrics & accordion; Hughie Doherty on

guitar, slide & ukulele; Daryl James (Wales, UK) on

banjo, mandolin & guitar; and Sam Reynolds on

bass.

8 PM - 9 PM

THE TREE HOUSE

T H E S U N D A Y B E S T S

West End indie three-piece garage pop rock band

born under an old Queenslander in July 2012, The

Sunday Bests play original songs of angst, anger

and l'amour by Peter Stewart, observations on

politics and society from quirky to punk via Neil

Young and Talking Heads. Passionate

performances from Peter Young on drums, Trevor

Jordan on bass and Peter Stewart on vocals, guitar

and keys are sure to get your blood flowing and

your toes tapping.

12.00 PM - 12.30 PM

F U N P R O T E S T S I N G & D A N C EA L O N G

Why shout at a protest when you can sing! Come and learn a couple of fun sung

chants and short songs. Dance & sing a heart-full for 20 mins for a much better world

and be ready to take to the streets. Word sheets available. Jenny Fitzgibbon has

gathered world-changing ditties from all over and inspires people to sing together

for change. A community that sways together stays together.

12.30 PM - 1 .00 PM

E G G V E I N + L I V E D R A W I N GP E R F O R M A N C E – D A N C E A R U I N O FM Y M E T H O D T O W A R D S C R E A T I O N

∑GG√E|N began as a transgressive sound

performance project in Wynnum in 2011. ∑GG√E|N

are Magnus o’Pus (Vocals)and David Ethix(Guitar)

Cal C. Um (Drums)and Max Doubt (Bass). Recent

musical Performances have been in forward

thinking art museums and lefty basements, we are

open to almost anything.

1 .00 PM - 1 .45 PM

THE CORNER

D A R C E

Former Townsville based singer songwriter Darce

has been producing and playing music under the

radar for year. Using past experience as a catalyst

for distinctive memorable writing, darce sets out

to create songs that stick with you.

2.00 - 2.30 PM

E L T O N J O H N S I N G - A - L O N G

Join ‘Rocket Sam’ and his tiny dancers for a

singalong as he has a crack at 6 of Elton’s biggest

hits

2.30 PM - 3 .00 PM

W A I T I N G F O R B R E N D A

When drawing the map to where the heart of

Americana lies it doesn’t bring to mind the Hills

of Brisbane yet 6 piece indie-folk originals outfit

Waiting for Brenda weave lyrics from songstress

Brenda of love, healing, kindness and humour

with the sounds of Bass, Dobro, Drums, Fiddle,

Guitars, Lap-Steel, Tin Whistle & Vocals.

3.00 PM - 3 .45 PM

THE CORNER

A C C O M P L I C E C O L L E C T I V E

Accomplice Collective are a group of over 60

musicians who perform improvised music in

different arrangements. Featuring powerhouse

musicians from the local music scene and up-

and-coming students from Brisbane's Jazz Music

Institute and Conservatorium. Accomplice

Collective provides a revue of rotating guest

vocalists freestyling over an all-star band.

4.00 PM - 6.00 PM

THE CORNER

T H E W O N K Y Q U E E N S L A N D E R

The Wonky Queenslander is Australia's favourite

house party on wheels - an all inclusive arts

collective and pop up party, appearing at festivals

and community events both locally and

interstate. The Wonky Queenslander is a not-for-

profit organisation that aims to party with a

purpose, expect good vibes, fresh fruit, pumping

bass and smiling faces.

4.00 PM - 6.00 PM

THE TARMACWHOLE OF LAURA STREET

W I L D R I D E S W O R K S H O P W I T HC Y C O ZPigs might not actually fly, but in a cycOZ Wild

Rides Workshop - they can certainly roll! Let your

imagination run wild and turn your regular bicycle

into a marvel of wonder! The cycOZ will help you

transform your bicycle into fully functioning Wild

Ride. Requirements: your bicycle (if you don’t own

one there will be group projects available) dirty

work clothes (we will paint!) covered shoes

children under the age of 12 must be supervised

by an adult battery powered fairy lights, and bike

lights to add some night-time bling your

imagination

12.00 PM - 3 .00 PM

B A Q U E A U S T R A L I SBaque Australis is Australias first Maracatu

group. We play carnival music from Brazils North

East on big drums with a big noise! Expect

thunderous bass lines and trance rhythms to

make you move.We are based in West End,

Brisbane with players from all over the world.

1 .00 PM - 1 .20 PM

M Ã O N O C H Ã O C A P O E I R A A N G O L Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian artform

developed as in resistance to slavery and

oppression. It combines martial arts, dance and

music in a game of cooperation and trickery. Mão

no Chão Brisbane/Meanjin teach traditional

Capoeira Angola and welcome people of all levels

of experience to come make music and play.

3.00 PM - 4.00 PM

THE TARMACWHOLE OF LAURA STREET

R I F F R A F F M A R C H I N G B A N D Riff Raff Radical Marching Band have been

bringing sweet horns and thumping drums to

political protests and community events across

Brisbane since 2019. With players of all levels the

focus is on high energy fun in support of social

causes. In the words of Emma Goldman - "If I

can't dance, I don't want to be part of your

revolution."

4.00 PM - 4.30 PM

C Y C O Z Can you hear it… Drums beating from afar,

exciting your ossicular, and the clang and clamor

of metal. But look! It’s on bikes! The cycOZ are

here to captivate the world with MU-CYCLE

WONDERMENT! Our rigs are made from

discarded bicycle frames & unwanted junk,

bringing abandoned and unloved bikes a new life!

Thunderous and wonderous, we are the cycOZ!!!

4.30 PM - 5.15PM

M A U S O L E U M T O L A N G U A G E

A skeleton frame of a language of life.

Inside 210 pieces of salvaged and annotated

needlework. Lay to rest the rotting remains of the

language of late. This city’s soundtrack is all

around us. It is, and it is not, an

Acknowledgement of Country.We pilgrims decide

for ourselves.

ALL DAYINTERACTIVE ARTEXHIBITION

S T R A D D I E S I N G E R S Stradbroke Island Singers are a choir influenced

by the Island/Bay/Ocean, and are all about the

celebration of song. We sing songs originating

from diverse origins including Paul Simon, South

African traditional, Torres Straits, Helen Reddy,

Gershwin, and Shakespeare.

https://www.facebook.com/StraddieSingers

12.00 PM

S I N G P A T I C OWe're a non-denominational group of people

who like to sing together - you might call us a

mostly acapella group! From songs by The

Beatles, Natalie Merchant, Milck, Bob Dylan to

Bob Marley. We meet at Turnstyle (10 Laura St,

Highgate Hill) each Tuesday from 7-8:30pm. We

like to perform when we get the chance, but

we're mostly motivated by the joy of singing with

others. We represent a range of musical abilities

and experience - there is a place for everyone.

https://singpatico.weebly.com/

1 .00 PM

Z H I V A V O D A It has been said that to hear Bulgarian singing is to

drink from magical waters which can quench our

thirst for beauty. We endeavour to bring it to you.

Reni Pavlova-Bojilov and Ann Bermingham form

an outstanding a cappella duo performing

authentic music from Bulgaria's centuries old

tradition. ZHIVA VODA has performed at some of

the most outstanding festivals in Brisbane and

Australia.

2.00 PM

TURNSTYLETHE GRASSY GULLY

T H E M O T R O N I C S The MoTronics are a blues-roots-country-surf-

soul-street funk-disco-garage band that started in

2006, often in support of the Mama~Dukes. Indie

folk/rock in genre with an interesting and eclectic

mix of styles and influences ranging from the

story telling of Paul Kelly through to the

country/rock of Tom Petty and Jeff Tweedy, even

to the darkness of Nick Cave."

3.00 PM

T H E M E A T T R A Y S 3 piece band, acoustic guitar/vocals + bass guitar

+ drums. We are a covers band that play our

version of songs from the 60's, 70's, 80’s to now.

4.00 PM

S M A L L E S T H O R S E

Smallest Horse are a folk-punk band from Brisbane,

Australia. They sing and shout about cute dogs and

starting families, and about dealing with loss and

moving forward. Heart, laughter, misery, and

ukulele are some of what's poured into a Smallest

Horse song. The end result has been known to

make people feel stuff. With 2 EP’s to their name,

The Goodonya EP (2018) and The New Farm Sharks

EP (2019), the band's unique songwriting style

could be described as 'uke emo’, ‘story shouting’, or

‘punk poems’. Smallest Horse are candid and

comical. They are serious and scared. They know

life is beautiful even though it is flawed, and

they’re going to write and sing about it.

5.00 PM

TURNSTYLETHE GRASSY GULLY

TURNSTYLETHE GRASSY GULLY

R E V E L A T I O N G R O O V EWe are an eight piece Latin-jazz-funk-blues-

gypsie-soul 'get-up and go then sit-back down'

fusion groove band. Influenced by Gotan Project,

Astor Piazzola, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Nick

Cave, Amy Winehouse and so many more. The

line-up features keyboards, accordion, bass,

guitar, saxophone, percussion, violin, drums and

sweet vocal harmonies. If you want songs about

train stations, protest, dogs, insomnia, politics,

love gone wrong and tumbleweeds - you got it!

6.00 PM

7.00 PM B A D S E X T We’re what you’ve been waiting for. Bad Sext is a

provocative sex-comedy-indie-pop-art-rock band

who lace their sets with theatrical skits. Based in

Brisbane, Australia, this band is not about to

serve your usual Saturday night show.

Frontwomen Meg and Ella use their humour to

take the taboo and transform it into relatable

content, leaving space for the audience to laugh

at the normality and ridiculousness of modern

life. Singing sweet harmonies about feminism,

dogs, dates, naps and everything in between;

they’ll make you laugh, cry and reconsider your

place in the patriarchy.

THE KIDS' SPACE

K U N G F U K I D S P A N D A G R O U P ( 4 - 5 Y E A R O L D S ) We will be at the festival to provide the kids with

a little taster of what Kung Fu(n) is! In this short

class, they will learn how to move the kung fu

way, how to defend themselves and try their new

skills in a Kung Fu obstacle course! There will be a

class for from 12.30-1pm for 4-5 year olds only

(Panda Group) and then from 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm a

class for 6-8 years and 9-12 years only (Tigers &

Dragons) | P.S. Kids need to arrive on time to

participate in a session!

12.30 - 1 .00 PM

K U N G F U K I D SD R A G O N S A N D T I G E R S G R O U P ( 6 - 8 Y E A R O L D S A N D 9 - 1 2 Y E A RO L D S )

1 .15 PM - 1 .45 PM

W O R L D M U S I C D A N C E W I T H A Z I ACome over for a boogie with music stretching from

all corners of the globe. A joyful occasion to move

the way the music moves you. Turn up in your

favourite frock and lets dance!

2.00 PM - 2.30 PM

THE KIDS' SPACE

M A N D A L A A R T S W I T H A Z I A Come join mandala arts where we will use

natural, found and reusable materials to make

mandalas. Mandala is a circle of geometric shapes

or patterns which represents our search for

wholeness within ourselves. A wonderful way to

relax and let your creative mind run free.

2.30 PM - 3 .00 PM

F L A S H M O B D A N C E W O R K S H O P Come teach the world how to be a Disco Dancer in this fun and easy workshop. Also

have the opportunity to show your moves and grooves on the Highgate Hill streets!!

4.00 PM - 4.30 PM

THE COURT

Y O G A A N D M I N D F U L N E S S W I T HL U C YLucy is a yoga & mindfulness teacher based in

Highgate Hill. Lucy specialises in vinyasa, hatha

and trauma-informed yoga and also works as a

mental health practitioner in the community

sector. Through her fun and uplifting classes, Lucy

offers her students an exploratory experience of

their breath and body from the inside out.

12.00 PM - 1 .00 PM

I N T R O T O Y O G H U R T A N D C H E E S EM A K I N GJoin Kurilpa local, Moira Rice, for a short but

sweet Intro to yogurt and cheese making. Moira

loves experimenting in thekitchen, making (and

eating and sharing!) fermented and other healthy

treats using locally-sourced, organically-

growningredients wherever possible.

1 .00 PM - 1 .30 PM

E N V I R O N M E N S T R U A L C L O T H P A D SW O R K S H O PHave you ever been curious about trying a reusable

pad but haven’t known where to start? Want to

learn how to make your own reusable cloth pads?

Join us for our Environmenstrual workshop!

Materials and tools provided.

1 .30 PM - 2.30 PM

THE COURT

N A T U R E T A L K S Nature Talks sees Kurilpa local and

bioregionalism enthusiast, Moira Rice, host Dr

Andrew Pengelly and Helen Schwencke, who

remind us of the weird and wonderful waysof the

non-human natural world, whose health we rely

on but whose value we often discount. (Andrew

Pengelly’s focus is native and medicinal plants,

with Helen Schwencke’s being backyard

biodiversity.

2.30 PM - 4.00 PM

P O R T R A I T S I T T I N G – D R A W F A C E SA R O U N D Y O U This portrait demonstration shows how the silent

conversation of a portrait sitting connects

ourselves, to others and our environment through

seeing and recording. Learn tricks to occupy your

sitter and ways to translate their essence onto

paper. Charcoal, watercolour & paper provided.

Clare Cowley works in portraiture at a variety of

events and facilitates art practice, working

outside and from her studio based in Brisbane.

4.00 PM - 5.00 PM

M O V E M E N T W O R K S H O P W I T HM O N I Q U E

We live in a body that is designed to move. Our bodies (and our minds) thrive when

we move in many and varied ways. Come ready to play … independently and with

others exploring natural, grounded, functional movement patterns. Allow ease and joy

in your body. Bring greater freedom and vitality to your whole being. Monique is an

experienced bodyworker and workshop facilitator passionate about sharing the joy of

living with vitality. Wear comfy clothes. Bring a cloth or mat.

5.00 PM - 6.00 PM

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D J A L I X I A Vinyl interludes of abstract afro-futuristic off

beat experimental electro dancehall kind of

thing.

12.00PM & 4.45PM

A B E L S A V I G E aka MinimEyes (aka MrBus)has been found in and

around Brisbane electronic music scene since

the late 90s. Known for driving sets, fusing

samples amd melodic distemper to classic

minimal techno. Always completely live and

computer free.

2.00PM & 9.30PM

B O U W H O U S EGigging since ’79, 3rd time at Laura St. rambling

journey instrumentals, has too much gear.

3.00 PM

B R O W N I N G M U M M E R YVeteran dark ambient/industrial machine

Browning Mummery remains active since 1981.

Locally and internationally recognised for a

distinctive style, BM has a substantial discography

and performance resume, including current 7”

releases on Novichok, and a forthcoming

collection of live recordings from Innercity

Uprising. Each performance is uniquely shaped

and composed.

4.00 PM

S A N F E L I U Sanfeliu is an electro-acoustic troubadour of

Catalan descent, currently based in Meanjin

(Brisbane). Sanfeliu writes, teaches and performs,

delving into different musical traditions (pop,

classical, Hispanic, electronica) and exploring

their place in collective and affective memory.

5.45PM

H O U S E O F J O YGigging since ’79, 3rd time at Laura St. rambling

journey instrumentals, has too much gear.

7.00 PM

T H O S E A C I D D U D E SBringing you the gospel of the Roland TB-303 and

TR-909, Those Acid Dudes is the collective minds

of Nathan Freeman and Mitch ‘Acid Jesus’ Kerry.

This is the sound of ACID!

8.15PM

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ART IN THE PARK

S H O K U C O L L E C T I V E

SHOKU, the creative collective known for its electronic music workshops, ‘Beat Sessions’ and

their live-art fundraisers ‘Village People’, are here to showcase the multidisciplinary strength of

their artists. Representing the nexus of music and art, their ethos is based on the social

responsibility to make art more accessible.

2.30 PM- 5.00 PM

N I G H T P A L M S

12.00 PM - 2.30 PM

R A H M S