BIRDZ & FRED LEONE
Schedule
Sun, 06 Jul, 2025 at 07:30 pm
UTC+10:00Location
Bass Coast Cultural Venues (Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre) | Wonthaggi, VI
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Birdz & Fred are cousins by family, but brothers in music. Both artists hail from Ngulungbura Clan of the Butchulla nation with Fred Leone being one of the three Butchulla songmen. Indeed, their new E.P.s title, 'Girra', means FIRE in the Butchulla language and pays homage to their traditional language, roots and identity.Girra is a project the likes of which has not been seen before.
A perfect pairing of Birdz's sharp, poetic, rhythmic, lyricisms fused with Aboriginal Creole and Fred's soaring vocals in both Butchulla and English.
This collaboration builds on the success of their hit single Bagi-La-m Bargan. Between them they have collaborated and toured with the likes of Public Enemy, Missy Higgins, John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Dead Prez, Amanda Palmer and many more iconic artists.
Fred’s role as a Songman sees him as one of the custodians of the traditional songs of the Butchulla tribe and one of a handful of keepers and custodians of their language.
Warnings: GIRRA music and storytelling explore mature themes such as social justice, cultural identity, and resilience.
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Where is it happening?
Bass Coast Cultural Venues (Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre), 90-98 Graham St, Wonthaggi VIC 3995, Australia,Wonthaggi, VictoriaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: