Shine On Gimuy (2024)
Schedule
Thu Oct 03 2024 at 06:00 pm
UTC+10:00Location
Salt House | Cairns, QL
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π¦π΅πΆπ»π² π’π» ππΆπΊππ is an immersive First Nations and Bama multi-arts light festival, led by Artistic Director, Rhoda Roberts AO, under guidance from our dedicated team of Cultural Guides. Held along the glistening foreshore of tropical Gimuy/Cairns, our 2024 festival will bring the Esplanade and Salt House Festival Hub to life from 3-13 October.
Hosted by the Yidinji Nation, on their homelands, our festival is a celebration of all forms of First Nations storytelling, showcasing innovative arts and cultural practices, as well as illuminating insights in science and industry.
In 2024 visitors can experience our signature events (running from 3-6 October, with the Artstory Light Walk extending on until 13 October):
β¨ Artstory Light Walk (3-13 October) β An immersive installation of light and art sculptures, animations and soundscapes, held along Gimuy Boulevard adjacent to Cairns Lagoon (FREE),
β¨ Calling Country Ceremony (3 October) β A coming-together of dance groups from local and neighbouring nations and clan groups, held on the Eastern Events Lawn, Cairns Esplanade (FREE),
β¨ Deep Wisdom Conversations β A series of conversations on topics remarking on philosophy, science, the arts, cultures, and politics of First Nations peoples, held at Salt House Festival Hub (TICKETED),
β¨ Music Makers performances β Featuring world-renowned and emerging talent, held at Salt House Festival Hub (TICKETED),
β¨ Blak Markets β An ethical marketplace of First Nations' arts and crafts, as well as business stalls, held on Gimuy Boulevard (FREE),
β¨ Unplugged (Open Mic) β In a festival first, Shine is offering up our stage for emerging and local artists (performers, singers, rappers, comedians, poets etc) to showcase their deadly talent. Registration is free and the most popular act from 2024 will go into the headline line-up for 2025's festival: Shineonproductions.au/unplugged
π Tickets will be available from early August via Moshtix. Sign up for pre-sales now: Qldmusictrails.com/the-tropics-trail-presale/
When you visit us in October, we hope you all book and enjoy the variety of First Nations tourism experiences on offer, visit: Tourism.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/indigenous-experiences
βοΈ π π π We encourage visitors to the region to plan ahead and book flights and accommodation early so you don't miss out: www.crystalbrookcollection.com
Gimuy = Cairns (Yidinji language)
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Shine On Gimuy is produced by Queensland company, Shine On Productions, and is presented in partnership with πππ as part of the Queensland Music Trails' Tropics Trail: www.qldmusictrails.com
Our inaugural festival in 2023 was universally applauded, with attendance across our 10 days reaching over 33,000 attendees and accruing $2 Million for the local/regional economy.
www.shineonproductions.au/gimuy
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Where is it happening?
Salt House, Gone Fishing Cairns Australia, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia,Cairns, Queensland, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
